Fiona

Fiona

Consultant, RBC Insurance Advisor

What drew you to the travel industry?
I have always loved to travel.  When I was 18 years old, my best friend and I went to a P & O cruise night in my hometown in New Zealand because we wanted to cruise to Europe to start our overseas adventure, but soon discovered that it was definitely out of the price range for 17 year old girls, fresh out of school. We flew instead and travelled around Europe in a VW van and from that trip on, I have wanted to be involved with travel.  

Favorite destination(s) & why?
South America is my favourite destination.  Iguassu Falls is breathtaking, Rio de Janeiro is the most exciting city I have ever been to, Buenos Aires is so chic and hip, the Falkland Islands was very interesting (head to Antarctica soon, if you're thinking about it, because before too long, ships will be no longer cruising Antarctica!).  I absolutely loved Lima and Santiago, but MACHU PICCHU must be on the top of my list of favourite places I have visited and I highly recommend it.

Specialist Training:
I am the Downunder Specialist and an accredited Wedding Specialist with Ensemble Travel Group. I have taken over 100 people to both Australia and New Zealand and am very knowledgeable of the two countries.   I am also a 5 star Holland America and Princess Commodore Agent.  I am also currently working on South Pacific special accreditation.

How many years have you worked in the industry?
Six and a half.

Destination wish-list:
Beijing, Shanghai, Egypt.

Interests:
Walking, Mountain Biking, Tour Guiding., wedding travel planning.

Call me for:
Any questions about Australia, New Zealand, South America and river cruising! Special Events – weddings, vow renewal, honeymoons, etc.