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Travel Agency. 50+ countries explored, over a decade of industry experience. Tailor-made itineraries & escorted tours.

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Based in Docklands, VIC, Australia. Hi, I am Marlee, the travel agent behind Before You Book. With a decade of experience and a passport or two stamped by 51 countries, nothing makes me happier than opening up the doors to travel. If you're feeling overwhelmed by choosing the right hotel, managing travel logistics, or just want to make sure you're

getting the best deal - please get in touch. We specialise in competitive pricing, personalised itineraries, and expert guidance to turn your travel dreams into reality.

04/06/2026

One of the best things about private escorted tours is the freedom to travel on your terms.

This recent group wanted a custom Vietnam itinerary, designed around their interests, pace, and travel style. With mobility considerations every detail was carefully planned and organised in advance, ensuring a smooth, comfortable, and stress-free experience throughout the journey.

From personalised sightseeing and transport arrangements to on-the-ground support, our English-speaking concierge was available via WhatsApp every step of the way, giving the group confidence and assistance whenever they needed it.

🇻🇳 Vietnam continues to be one of the best-value destinations for group travel, offering incredible experiences, amazing food, rich culture, and excellent accommodation at outstanding rates.

If you’re travelling with family, friends, a social group, or have specific accessibility requirements, we can help create a tailor-made itinerary that works for everyone.

A huge thank you to my Aunt and the wonderful group for sharing their feedback. So grateful for your kind words and delighted that your Vietnam adventure exceeded expectations. ❤️

27/05/2026

“I went on an absolute bucket list trip to Egypt & Jordan.

Marlee made this dream into a reality by helping me book and plan my adventure.

It was so seamless to work with Marlee, she was very responsive and had so much great travel advice!

She was my first point of contact when I experienced a few hiccups along the way, but everything worked out perfectly!
Thanks again Marlee.”

It means so much to be trusted with your holiday plans and to know you had an incredible time. Let’s plan the next one! Thanks Marlz 🤍

12/05/2026

“We just returned from an incredible 4 and a half week journey through Italy, Malta, Paris, and Cairo, and it’s all thanks to Marlee at Before You Book.

Planning a trip of this scale is hard enough, but when the current war situation forced us to re-book our flights, Marlee was all over it.

She re booked new flights ensuring we didn’t miss our tour and most importantly, made sure we safely reached Egypt re routing flights mid tour.

Visiting Egypt has been a lifelong dream for my husband, and Marlee made it happen when we thought it might be impossible.

Throughout the entire process, Marlee was always available to answer my many questions no matter the time.

We had the most amazing experiences and visited so many beautiful places, we are looking forward to our next adventures and will definitely be booking with Marlee at Before You Book”

I was honestly so happy to look after this couple on their bucket list trip throughout Europe. Planing a trip like this takes hours! Without travel agent tools, there’s a million browsers open and a whole lot of stress.

I take care of the details so you can focus on enjoying every moment. Thanks for choosing me to plan your trip!

09/05/2026

“The Safari was an absolute highlight for Bev and I. The lodge you suggested is an extraordinary venue where we were catered for in every way. There was nothing left wanting.

The safari and camp staff were amazing and provided us with an unforgettable experience. We can’t thank you enough for directing us down this path, we would highly recommend this location and safari to all travellers.

Thank you also for organising the various connecting flights from Hoedspruit, Johannesburg, Dublin and other European capitals. They worked out as planned and streamlined our holiday beautifully. The overall experience was amazing.

Thank you once again Marlee and all the best!”

Planning a journey through multiple countries can feel overwhelming - safari camps, regional flights, international connections, timing, logistics… there’s a lot that goes into making it all run seamlessly.

I can make sure the trip is as smooth and memorable as possible. 🐘✨

Thinking about your own bucket-list adventure?
📩 Get in touch and let’s start planning.

06/05/2026

“Marlee organised our recent trip to the United Kingdom and Ireland and we can’t recommend her more highly.

From the very first conversation, she was professional, knowledgeable and genuinely focused on creating the best possible experience for us. Every detail was carefully considered, and nothing was ever too much trouble.

Marlee took the time to understand exactly what we wanted, and offered great suggestions we hadn’t even thought of, such as experiencing St Patrick’s Day in Dublin.

Communication was clear and timely throughout, which made the whole process completely stress free.

The trip itself was perfectly organised and exceeded our expectations. Having someone so reliable and experienced taking care of everything gave us total peace of mind.

If you’re looking for a travel agent who is thorough, responsive, and truly passionate about delivering amazing travel experiences, please talk to Marlee.

We would absolutely use her services again and highly recommend her to anyone planning a trip.”
-Bridget and Andrew

So lovely hearing feedback like this ✨
Planning your perfect getaway and seeing you enjoy it is the best part of my job. Thank you for trusting me!

05/05/2026

Don’t wait – The Rocky Mountaineer “Final Call” sale officially finishes on May 14, 2026. 🚂

I lived in Canada for 7 years - and I’ve helped plan this exact journey many times.

I take care of the confusing parts:
• route combinations
• train and cruise timings
• what upgrades are worth it

Get in touch today to get started:
▶️ [email protected]

17/12/2025

Thank you for a wonderful year 🤍

To everyone who booked through me, referred a friend, sent a message of support, or trusted me with something as important as your holidays - thank you. Truly.

This year has been my proudest professional year to date. While continuing to build out Before You Book, I’ve been very busy behind the scenes building out a second brand, “Heli Dreams”, securing partnerships with the world’s best Heli-Ski Lodges. Something I’m extremely passionate about 😊🚁 (if you like ski content- give us a follow! )

It’s been massive, sometimes stressful, but an incredibly rewarding time.

If you’ve ever thought about starting a business…you should do it! The personal growth and self-development alone is something money can’t buy. Travel business or not, I’m always happy to chat if you want advice.

And of course, if a holiday is on your mind, I’d love to help.

I’m available for bookings and will be online until January 4th…after that, I’ll be on a holiday of my own.

If you’re planning something and have endless tabs open, please get in touch before then. Otherwise, I’ll be back on January 20th.

I charge a small fee for managing flights, no fees on accommodation, tours or cruises, and I have access to some amazing deals you won’t find online.

Cheers to good health, doing things that scare you, and forever exploring the world ✨✈️

Happy Holidays!!

13/01/2025

FIJI ✨ BUSINESS CLASS on sale 🌺

Great value for a quick getaway.

Want to ensure you are getting the best hotel rates?

Get in touch before you book:⤵️
💌 [email protected]

01/12/2024

What a wonderful success at my first travel event, where we were teleported to Europe for the evening to explore the beauty of river cruising - thanks to the lovely Zena Dalton from Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

Guests enjoyed learning about Scenic's luxurious river journeys and ships while indulging in delicious grazing platters and sipping on wine and Limoncello Spritz 🍋🍸 🍋🍸

I’m excited to host a regular Travel Club here in the Docklands and would love to hear what destinations or experiences you’d like to explore.

Currently thinking of showcasing the Rocky Mountaineer next, but I'm open to suggestions.

⤵️ DM or Comment below, where should we go next??

26/11/2024

🌟 Trafalgar Travel - 13 day Tour of Vancouver, Whistler and Banff National Park

Standard price: $8,895

Black Friday deal: $7,828

DM to check available dates or email:
[email protected]

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