“Travel and change of place impart new vigour to the mind.” - Seneca

Growing up as the daughter of a Canadian diplomat, I lived in many countries and was exposed to travel practically from birth.  I am fascinated by people and different cultures, and speak several languages, so it seemed natural that I would join the travel industry.  As a passionate Personal Travel Manager, I am committed to bringing you the experience and expertise of a seasoned traveler, as well as the excitement and pleasure of helping you plan your trip, with as little fuss and as much enthusiasm as we can both muster! Just Ask…

SERVICES PROVIDED:

If you value one-on-one personal attention to your travel needs, expert advice, and the convenience of flexibility (time and location of the meetings), then allow me to introduce you to the idea of having your own Personal TravelManager. Does the idea of an expert travel planner coming to your home or office at a time that suits you sound too good to be true?  My fees are structured so that I can provide competitive rates for your travel plans, and all my clients believe that they are getting value for money. 

I am available to meet with you at a mutually convenient time.  I do not have ‘set’ working hours, so that I can meet with families when they are all at home together on a weekday evening or on a weekend, or a busy working individual in their office during their lunch break. While I believe that nothing beats a face-to-face meeting, some of my clients are based overseas or interstate, so I often communicate ‘virtually’over the phone or by email.  Whatever suits you best! I also provide a 24 hour contact service for my travelling clients in case of emergency.

SPECIALISATION:

My travel experiences are wide and varied, and I am willing and able to organise anything from a simple return airfare to a complicated group trip.  I have expertise and a special interest in the Middle East, Scuba Diving Holidays, as well as Russia and Eastern Europe. I lived in the Middle East for over 8 years, and my passion for Ancient History and Egyptology took me on two archaeological digs in Egypt.  Scuba Diving is a hobby as well as a passion and I would love to share with you some of the more exotic places to go for some great diving.  Russia and Eastern Europe are once-in-a-lifetime destinations, and should not be missed.  Let me help you enjoy the most of your visit to any of these places by giving you some insider tips!

As a Personal TravelManager, my commitment to you is to provide a hassle-free travel planning experience, and a trip that exceeds your expectations.  I believe that the planning stage is one of the most important parts of your holiday or business trip, and I will strive to make it as enjoyable as possible by providing you with options that will both meet your needs and your budget!

TESTIMONIALS:

Whether you travel for business or for pleasure, your experience should be unique, and memorable, and the planning should be part of that experience.  Being a Personal TravelManager means that I can share your enthusiasm for your journeys by really listening to your needs, offering suggestions, helping you plan, and being rewarded on your return home with wonderful stories and photos. It’s almost as good as going on a trip myself!

"Robin, you have done a superlative job of organising our tours and dealing with our last minute changes. I’d like to thank you sincerely for the time and effort that you clearly put into our arrangements. Our tour was made so simple and easy to enjoy as a result of your extensive knowledge of both Russia and your work. No detail was left uncovered, all arrangements we so thoroughly thought through that we could actually enjoy the travelling experience. It was truly magnificent. Thank you so much!"  - Naomi and Leslie Malouf

"Thank you for all your advice and assistance in putting our Russian trip together.  Things went smoothly and we found Russia fascinating. We were especially thrilled by the two performances at the Mariinsky - wonderful seats for truly splendid events."  - Vicki Lukins

"Have just arrived home a couple of hours ago, and have to tell you what delightful travel arrangements you gave me. Everything went very well. Thanks again for all your hard work and good advice." - Meriel Owen

"Your service has been more attentive than I've ever had before! Thank you."  - Margaret Stoljar

"Robin is the best  travel agent I have come across. Most travel agents put their emphasis on what they see is best for you.  Robin listens to your random thoughts then puts in place what you want for your overseas journey, but moulded by her to what is best for you.  Her long experience quickly assesses what you need in any part of the world.  You see she has experienced so much yet she applies that experience to give you what you need.  Anywhere in the world, any type of transport, any type of experience and any accommodation, are all within her grasp. So grasp her for your next journey."   - Hon Philip Twigg

We have used Robin's travel services for short and long, domestic and international holidays. Her insights and knowledge, not only on things to do, but local customs made us feel prepared and comfortable to travel anywhere. Her extensive knowledge means we got as many options and details as we liked. Robin would also shortlist details for us, but was never pushy. Robin is extremely efficient and quick with information. This is extremely handy if you have any problems, Robin is on top of it straight away, sorting it out before you know it. Coupled with her friendliness and customer focus, we always got the holiday that was perfect for us. C and T Meldrum

We just wanted to say a huge thank-you for all that you did to make our European adventure a holiday to truly cherish. Your invaluable assistance and appreciation of what we were hoping to achieve shaped our haphazard and chaotic ideas into a magical experience where we had an opportunity to truly appreciate each country we visited. Your recommendation also – to utilise a cruise at the end to provide some much needed rest was a fantastic suggestion, and one that we did not truly appreciate till we were half way through our holiday. Thank you so much again – and can’t wait for your help to book our next holiday! - N Blazek and T Cramsie

I would like to say a huge thank you to Robin at TravelManagers for making my recent overseas experience one to remember. From the outset Robin was fabulous in assisting me and my family with all our travel needs. From the arranging of flights & accommodation to booking of show seats, to the recommendation to purchase tours, travel and museum passes ahead of time ensured that we got the most out of our limited time in some cities.  Upon giving Robin our requirements she provided several options for each aspect of the trip with detailed information so that we could make informed decisions. The service was professional at all times and we never waited for long before I had a response to any questions we had. Again the personal touch of having a final face to face briefing to go through all the documentation was great, and the additional extras supplied, such as maps and information on each city made the world of difference when arriving in unfamiliar territory. I would definitely use Robin at TravelManagers again to assist in making my travel arrangements as the whole experience was a pleasure and just knowing that if something did go wrong you have that 24 hour service which definitely gives you piece of mind. I would and have recommended Robin to others to ensure that your travel experience is the best it can be -  E Feilen

We are absolutely honoured to work with you in planning our overseas travels. On both occasions to date your attention to detail and personal touch makes us feel like we are your only clients, although we are sure you have many.  You are also very patient with our many questions and helping us to get it right to have an amazing trip on generally a tight budget.  We will never hesitate to recommend you to anyone and will continue to contact yourself for any future travels. Thank you for all your recent help in planning our very belated honeymoon to Europe- it was just perfect and we couldn't have done this without you - S and R Cetinic