02/05/2025
Why I Started My Online Travel Business
When lockdown hit, the shop was forced to temporarily close overnight. I’d been working 70+ hour weeks, constantly on the go, and suddenly… everything stopped. Like a lot of people, I found myself with time I hadn’t had in years, so I decided to try something new.
That’s when I stumbled across an opportunity in the travel industry. I’d actually looked into working in travel before, but nothing ever felt like the right fit—it always involved years of studying or huge investments I just couldn’t justify. So when I found this, it honestly felt too good to be true… but I had nothing to lose.
I jumped in with an open mind, thinking it would be something to keep me busy. But within weeks, I realised it had the potential to be so much more.
Travel has always been a huge passion of mine, but I never had the time freedom to really enjoy it. Fast forward 6 months—I’d completed destination training, learned our booking systems, got to know our suppliers inside out… and I could see this was my way out of the rat race.
Just 4 months in, I was rewarded with my first free cruise on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady. I was saving money on my own travel, earning income from anywhere, and loving every second of it. I've since saved thousands on our own travel bookings and had some amazing experiences being invited to hotel tours and events
Two years after starting, I made the decision to permanently close my events business and go all in on travel—and I’ve never looked back.
What I love most now is helping other women do the same. With a mentoring background, it’s second nature to guide people in building something they’re proud of—helping them create income streams, find confidence, and design a life that gives them more freedom and flexibility.
This started as a way to pass the time… and turned into a business I absolutely love.
If you’ve ever wanted to work in travel, have more freedom, or build something of your own—drop me a message. I’d love to share how I got started and how you can too.