THE TRAVEL AVENUE TEAM

With each Travel Avenue consultant having (on average) more than 15 years experience and having travelled extensively throughout this wonderful world, we hope that you will find our suggestions with travel and all it’s synergies a fun and enjoyable experience.

Our team is perfectly placed to help you with every aspect of your next sojourn; from flights and accommodation right through to private transfers and bookings at your favorite restaurants.

SAMANTHA SLY-
Samantha has over 15 years industry experience, she has travelled extensively and continues to do so whenever possible. She has a strong client following due to her enthusiasm and ability and is well equipped to lead Travel Avenue further into the future.

This year it is planned to further upgrade technology, to ensure staff are up to date not only with technology but with industry changes. Samantha is also seeking to expand Travel Avenue & Italia Mia Websites and the Corporate base with both areas showing steady growth. The style of business will never change as it is based on customer service, but keeping up to date is essential.

KIRSTEN STEPHENS-
It took me 30 years to work out what I wanted to be when I grew up! But as soon as I worked out what my strengths and passions were, the right job fell into my lap. I have now been Samantha Slys’ PA for four years and I still love to help her and our clients make the travel dreams a reality.

On the travel side Nepal was my “epiphany”. I loved the wide open spaces and even the hill tribes that are dotted around the mountains. Not to forget the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu and it’s own, unique aroma. In addition, I found the people were always very welcoming and happy. In fact they helped put into perspective the real priorities in ones life Then again the 5 star luxury and pampering of the Maldives along with it’s powder white beaches and sparkling blue sea didn’t hurt either…………..

JULIE CORRIGAN-
I have been involved in travel and the travel industry for many years. I am lucky that I can be involved in helping other people enjoy this passion as it also helps relive some of my most memorable experiences that I have too. For example, the first time I went to Rome it simply had EVERYTHING that I hoped for and this is one of the reasons why I am now an Italian specialist today.

But Italy has not been the only highlight; I can also include the Greek Islands especially after seeing the real life colours of a white washed cottage against the blue of the Mediterranean Sea.

Other memories have been catching sight of the pilgrims walk their way through the mist whilst I sat quietly on a boat on the Ganges to sitting on a Nepalese rooftop whilst the sun rose slowly to clear the mist and let me see for the first time the majestic Nepalese mountains.

BEV DAVEY-
I came to Travel Avenue following many years with Qantas as a travel consultant and then travel manger (and I exercise my prerogative as a woman to remain vague in advising just how long ago that was).

Having travelled extensively to Europe and developing an absolute passion for Italy in particular, I am now the Italia Mia division, (Italian) specialist. I enjoy the social interaction with my clients and I LOVE to help them with ideas and advice for their travel to Italy and beyond. It’s the personal touches and experience that can make the difference.

RAEMA FRIEDMAN-
I have worked in the travel industry for 24 yrs and have enjoyed every day. My main philosophy is to offer service to clients and information so it is absolutely stress free.

I have enjoyed travelling to many countries and love, in particular, France, Italy and Israel. I have even enjoyed travelling in our own beautiful country and have done so extensively - yet I still yearn for more. Driving and walking in the different destinations is my passion as well.

As a consultant I also enjoy offering accommodation and restaurants that can be an absolute gem and making sure I assist my clients in getting them exactly what they want.