I enjoy creating and delivering ultimate travel experiences for each guest to make long lasting memories! Drawing on decades of experience in travel, ranging from Student Programs up to Luxury Travel, and extensive travel experience, I am proficient at designing unique and customized itineraries for individuals or small groups. With 36 years in the Travel Industry, mostly in management, I have been fortunate to scratch off many destinations (56 countries) from my bucket list.
My experiences include:
- Living in both Australia and England
- Travelling to Africa several times, enabling me to take part in safaris in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Kenya and Tanzania.
- Cruising in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, French Polynesia, as well as River Cruising the Rhine, the Moselle, and the Danube.
- Wine, culinary, and soft adventure experiences in Italy, Spain, and Argentina
- Exploring Morocco, Costa Rica, and Brazil
- Hiking in the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, Peru as well as the Avenue of Volcanoes in Ecuador and the hills of Santorini. I have snorkelled with the reef sharks & turtles in the Galapagos Islands and the Black Tipped Sharks & Manta Rays in Tahiti.
- Escorting a group of 22 guests on an unforgettable journey—starting with three nights in enchanting Prague, followed by a scenic Danube River cruise from Passau, Germany to Budapest, Hungary. Unpack once and experience a new, captivating destination each day at your own pace!
My Latest Travel:
This past March, I had the pleasure of bringing a small group of friends along on a Windstar sailing adventure through the stunning islands of French Polynesia—one of my all-time favourite destinations. Each day brought a new island to explore and some of the world’s most incredible snorkelling spots. We snorkelled daily, biked around the lush island of Huahine, went off-roading through Moorea’s dramatic landscapes, watched mesmerizing fire dancers, and soaked up the sun on the breathtaking beaches of Bora Bora. To top it all off, we ended our journey with a few dreamy nights in an overwater bungalow in Moorea. Pure paradise!
My Objective:
To work together with you to arrange your perfect travel experience by using my affiliations, buying power, and experience. I can’t wait to help you plan your next Exploration!
My Specialties:
Soft Adventure (sailing, hiking, biking), food & wine tours, small ship cruising. Destinations in Africa, South America, South Pacific, and Europe.
Have a look through these custom designed trips to get some ideas flowing!
Kenya & Tanzania (Jan.2026 group trip but custom trip trips available)- SOLD OUT
Seabourn – Venice to Athens Oct. 12-19, 2025 / special departure call for details NEW
Croatia – Split to Dubrovnik Sept.26th, 2026 NEW
Vietnam & Cambodia with Mekong Princess – Oct. 25th – Nov.7th, 2026 NEW
Sydney to Singapore via Bali, Indonesia – Feb. 14th – Mar. 4th, 2027 / special departure call for details NEW
Custom Itinerary Ideas:
Chile & Argentina: Wine & Adventure
Testimonials
Hi Kathy!! It was amazing! French Polynesia is so untouched, not crowded not touristy at all just pure natural beauty. Highly recommend to anyone interested in going. The Windstar cruise was so wonderful, very small and intimate. Cabins were beautiful and spacious, did not have one meal that was not excellent. The crew and staff were outstanding. Seriously was a great trip!
Kim & Alvin S.
The trip has been wonderful. The cruise staff are amazing. The chef has made delicious and unique meals! The weather has been good. Up to 20 degrees today. So much to see and do - the itinerary has been great. Thank you for everything...
Cathy & Lester J.
We just returned from a Kenya and Tanzania safari and had the trip of a lifetime thanks to Kathy’s great planning for us. We were a group of 12 which included 5 children 7-15 and 7 adults!! I have to say we were a bit worried something could go wrong with a group booking but thanks to her fantastic planning everything went very smoothly. Kathy’s choice of accommodations and drivers was great!! Each place we stayed at was exceptional, food, cleanliness, service all wonderful!! I would highly recommend Kathy for your future travel, always answering any questions, emails etc we had, great communication!! Thank you Kathy!!!
Don & Joanne T.