Alison Mark

    Wye & James Travel Associates
    Turramurra, NSW

    Travel Advisor

    Specialties

    Family Holiday

    Island & Beach

    Ocean Cruise

    Small Group

    Tour

    Sometimes you need to call for help from an expert travel manager to turn an ambitious travel idea into reality. One of the most exciting experiences Alison has coordinated in her career was a surprise 70th birthday holiday, for a client’s wife.

    It took her eight months to plan the spectacular getaway, which would see the pair gallivant through South America and Antarctica, for a whopping 75 days! Arranging such a lengthy holiday is a feat in itself, let alone keeping it all a secret from the lady of the house! Alison still recalls the feeling of satisfaction and excitement when her client broke the astonishing news to her, just one month prior to their departure.

    Alison loves making travel dreams come true and it’s this passion that has seen her carve out such a successful career, during her 15 years tenure. When asked about her own life-changing travel memories, Alison fondly recalls the two years she spent living and working in London and Edinburgh. “I travelled to many European destinations during this time as they were so easy to get to from the UK!” she says. One of these particular destinations was Turkey. Alison toured the diverse country for five weeks, getting to know its friendly people, tasting its great food and exploring its beautiful coastline. And yes, she was lucky enough to attend a poignant Anzac Day service, in Gallipoli.

    With two kids of her own, Alison knows what it takes to create stress-free family holidays in which the parents can relax and the children can have fun. Whether you’re seeking something adventurous, or looking to unwind in a luxury spa resort, Alison will tailor something to suit you and your family’s needs.

    Skilled on the snowfields, Alison enjoys putting together ski trips and advising on the secret spots - both off-piste and après-ski. So before you go dusting off that snowboard, be sure to seek her specialised opinion.

    With a Diploma of Travel Management, Alison pays amazing attention to detail and ensures her client’s holidays run smoothly, from start to finish. She treats every trip as if it was her own; finding ways to add value and creating an itinerary, which challenges the status quo.

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    EXPERIENCE

    24 Years

    COUNTRIES VISITED

    27 Countries

    Get to know me

    What are your favourite destinations to visit and why?

    My favourite was my 5-week trip to Turkey. It is a fantastic travel destination because of its diversity - the history, landscapes, culture, delicious food, lovely friendly people, ancient ruins, stunning beaches, coastline and bustling cities. It has everything!

    What is the most amazing experience you have created for a client?

    I planned and co-ordinated a surprise 70th birthday holiday for a client’s wife. It took many months to plan the spectacular 75-day getaway to South America and Antarctica. The hard part was keeping it a secret from his wife, who I also knew very well. The feeling of satisfaction and excitement when my client broke the astonishing news to her, just one month prior to their departure, was fantastic! 

    Why do you love travel? Tell us what it means to you?

    I have had a passion for travel since I returned from a two-and-a-half-year trip when I was younger, travelling and working overseas. I absolutely love planning my clients’ holidays and seeing their dreams come true. I have attention to detail and like to make sure everything runs smoothly. It is fantastic to see the excitement on my clients’ faces when I hand over their documents and send them on their way! 

    How do you go above and beyond for your clients?

    Constant communication! I always make sure my clients are well-informed throughout the planning and booking process, and that I am there for them during their trip. My goal is to ensure that everything goes smoothly from start to finish for each client! 

    Alison's Speciality Destinations

    A World of Experience

    Alison's client testimonial

    A huge thank you to Alison for all your work in arranging our holiday - it went without a hitch. The follow-up emails and welcome home card were very much appreciated. We truly felt that you were our personal travel agent, such was the attention to detail and prompt response to anything requested. The insight tours were also thoroughly enjoyable.

    – Ross Smith

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    Wye & James Travel Associates

    At Wye & James Travel Associates in Sydney's leafy suburb of Turramurra, we carefully blend our insatiable appetite for travel with our eye for all things luxury to craft extraordinary experiences for our clients. Our team of seven advisors have many decades of industry experience with a focus on first-class, bespoke journeys, and we would love to share our expert travel knowledge with you.

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    Wye & James Travel Associates

    Malcolm Hyslop

    Wye & James Travel Associates
    Turramurra, NSW

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    Adventure

    Cruise

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    Karen Pirrie

    Wye & James Travel Associates
    Turramurra, NSW

    Megan Larymore

    Wye & James Travel Associates
    Turramurra, NSW

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    Adventure

    Family Holiday

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    Lisa Wattle

    Wye & James Travel Associates
    Turramurra, NSW

    Specialties

    Cruise

    Expedition Cruise

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    Alison Mark

    Wye & James Travel Associates
    Turramurra, NSW

    Specialties

    Family Holiday

    Island & Beach

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    Anneke Irik

    Wye & James Travel Associates
    Turramurra, NSW

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    All-Inclusive Holiday

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    Lisa Reeve

    Wye & James Travel Associates
    Turramurra, NSW

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    Family Holiday

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