Connected Travel - Marissa

06/09/2026

9 years ago today, one of my VIP clients wrote this… and here we are all these years later, still planning adventures together. ❤️

Narelle, thank you for your support over the years and for continuing to trust me with all of your travel plans. It means more than you know.

19/08/2026

A little proud moment for me 🩵🙌🏽🥳

I’ve personally been appointed as a Subject Matter Expert on a national committee helping review and update Australia’s Travel and Tourism qualifications.

After more than 20 years in travel, it’s pretty special to be able to bring my experience to the table and help shape how the next generation of travel professionals are trained.

Pretty exciting to have Connected Travel helping shape what the future of travel training in Australia looks like. 🩵

You can read more about the project here:
https://sacsa.org.au/projects/review-of-tourism-and-travel-qualifications

Review of Tourism and Travel Qualifications— updating three Certificate III qualifications within the Tourism and Travel Training Package (SIT).

06/08/2026

This year we took our own advice and we made a conscious decision to simplify.

We brought our training and support closer to home, focusing on our own network and helping new people turn their love of travel into professional mobile travel businesses. From there, we continue walking beside them, supporting their growth and helping them become the best advisors they can be.

Today, we’re incredibly humbled to be named a finalist for Most Outstanding Travel Agent Network.

To our travellers, thank you for trusting our advisors with your holidays, celebrations and special moments. And to our amazing advisors, thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey. This recognition belongs to all of you. 🩵

Congratulations to the other finalists. Every network has its own strengths and its own place within our industry. This year, we simply found ours.

“Don’t be everything to everyone. Be something to someone.”

29/07/2026

One of our long term clients has just left us this beautiful Google review. 🩵

This made my day. We really do love what we do and we love looking after our clients, especially when things do not quite go to plan!

This is also the level of care and service we expect across all of our Connected Travel agents.

14/07/2026

💚We love Solo Travellers💚

And here is a great valued opportunity to travel with other Solos!

These small-group tours have been specially created for solo travellers!!

Benefits include single occupancy of double / twin rooms as standard and at sensible prices, plus the company of like-minded travellers.

Classical Turkey Solo Traveller Small Group Tour

AUD$5595 - Departing 31st October 2026

https://www.coxandkingstravel.com/journeys/small-group-tour/classical-turkey-solo-travellers-tour?year=2026 -dates-prices

Contact me and let’s get you travelling solo…

13/07/2026

Yippeeeee! 🙌✈️

No more last minute scramble trying to find a pen on the plane, or filling out multiple Incoming Passenger Declaration forms for the whole family.

Australia is finally catching up to the times and ditching the paper!!

Digital alternatives for the Incoming Passenger Declaration cards will be rolled out over 12 - 18 months across all international airports and seaports.

It should make arriving home a little quicker, a little easier and hopefully a lot less stressful.

27/06/2026

Golf lovers... this one's for you! ⛳

We're excited to announce one of our very first Connected Journeys, Fairways & Getaways, hosted by two of our amazing travel specialists:

Connected Travel - Sarah Beggs
Connected Travel - Jen Camilleri

Join Sarah and Jen for an unforgettable getaway, enjoying great courses and wonderful company.

✨ Limited places available, so don't miss out!

Get in touch today to secure your spot before it's fully booked.

12/06/2026

A lot of my clients know that when I started my travel business, Connected Travel, it was just ME.

One laptop.
One phone.
One very determined travel agent trying to build something special.

So seeing this today is pretty special.

Connected Travel and Connected Travel Academy have received 11 finalist nominations in the 2026 NTIA Awards, including recognition for some truly incredible women.

A huge congratulations to:

✨ Kellie Browning
✨ Jade Sharp
✨ Kathryn Kidd
✨ Lynn Solomon
✨ Kathie Jane

As someone who has had the privilege of watching their journeys unfold, I couldn't be prouder to see them recognised and look forward to celebrating your nominations.

Congratulations ladies. This one is well deserved. ❤️

11/06/2026

I was out and about on Tuesday night celebrating the relaunch of Cox & Kings. 🥂

A few things I learnt:

• Founded in 1758 😱
• Originally established to manage travel arrangements for the Armed Forces
• Clients have included Winston Churchill and Mahatma Gandhi
• Now relaunched under the ownership of Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group

These days it’s all about small group journeys, authentic experiences and exploring destinations in depth rather than rushing from one highlight to the next.

The biggest problem?

I’ve already found at least 10 itineraries I want to do… now I just need to decide which one comes first. 🤔

09/06/2026

Well, well, well!

I've got access to an exclusive discount on tours and experiences around the world!

Use promo code SUMMERSAVE10 and save 10% off selected day tours and experiences. 🌏

You have to link this specific link! https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00003703&uid=U00004149...

Offer valid until 3 July 2026 and only applies on selected experiences.

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