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My TRAVEL PLANNER Marie

Let’s just say… facing death wasn’t on my travel bucket list. But after seven weeks completely paralysed in ICU with Guillain Barre Syndrome, and months learning to walk again, life gave me a pretty loud wake-up call: health can disappear in an instant.

When I got my second chance, I promised myself to see the world, soak it all in, and don’t waste a second.

That first trip turned into many. I became an Italy addict (six trips in five years—no regrets), and explored everywhere from France and Greece to Vietnam and the USA. But I also noticed how many people were missing out—those who wanted to travel but didn’t have someone to go with, or didn’t feel confident doing it alone.

That’s where I come in. I became a Travel Consultant and started hosting small-group tours for people who want real experiences, great company, and the comfort of knowing everything’s taken care of.

So if you're craving adventure but want someone in your corner—you’ve just found your travel buddy.

Because money comes back, health might.

But time? That doesn’t wait.

—so what are you waiting for?

Love, Marie (pronounced like Calamari )

What they’re saying

  • A couple sitting at a restaurant table with scenic views, each with a plate of food and glasses of white wine. The meals include breaded cutlets, fries, and salad. A smartphone, salt, and pepper shakers are on the table.

    Her attention to detail and suggestions made our trip special

    I wanted to go to Tasmania to participate in the Run the Bridge Fun Run in Hobart with a week’s holiday and travelling afterwards.  I asked My Travel Planner Marie Kimber to help organise the holiday for me.  She asked me lots of questions about what I wanted to get out of the holiday and the areas I wanted to visit   She also asked what type of accommodation I liked and if there were any tours I would like to do.  She came back to me with an itinerary, accommodation and car hire suggestions and pricing within a week. 

    I was extremely happy with the location and accommodation choice she made for the run in Hobart.  She researched the logistics of my run event and chose accommodation to suit. The bus for runners to get to the start of the run was a short walk from our accommodation location.  It was this attention to detail that made the trip so easy and enjoyable.

    The following day we enjoyed a day on Bruny Island with lunch and tastings included it was a full day and very enjoyable. Marie even arranged for the bus to collect us from our accommodation, just so easy and convenient.

    From there we went to Bicheno for 2 nights to a lovely house by the water with all the comforts of home.  On the way there was a winery Marie suggested we stop for lunch.  We did, the food was lovely, the wines delicious and the view was magnificent.

    We then travelled to the Freycinet National Park and stayed in a luxury house in Coles Bay right on the water.  The house was beautiful and extremely comfortable.  Marie suggested walks and tours we could do in the area and booked us onto a cruise to Wineglass Bay that was wonderful.  It included all food and drinks and access to the wheelhouse where we could talk with the captain who was a local and very knowledgeable about the area.  It was a fantastic day.

    It is her attention to detail and the little inclusions and suggestions of cafes or restaurants that she adds in that made the trip so special.

    I highly recommend Marie of My Travel Planner to help you organise your next holiday.  She is very passionate about travel and cares that her clients have the best holiday possible.

    LESLEY CABOT - Hallett Cove SA