Alissa O'Brien
Travel Associates Shellharbour
Shellharbour, NSW
Travel Advisor
Specialties
All-Inclusive Holiday
Cruise
Family Holiday
Island & Beach
Alissa O’Brien always goes the extra mile for her clients. With an impressive 16 years of travel expertise to her name, she’s an absolute professional when it comes to curating bespoke itineraries.
Describing herself as an incredibly family-oriented person, Alissa is overflowing with travel tips for young families which she says can be equally challenging and rewarding at once! However, armed with Alissa’s extensive knowledge of where to go and what to do with young children, she says her clients are always well-equipped to make the most of their best holiday.
The rewards of co-collaborating with clients to realise their holiday dreams is Alissa’s greatest pleasure and privilege and she says she’s always proudest when her clients recommend her to friends and family.
"It is by far the best feedback that my clients can give me!", she says.
Extremely well-travelled herself, Alissa describes herself as a true expert in cruise experiences, luxury and family travel in Canada and Alaska and the gorgeous destinations of Fiji and Thailand.
"I am completely enamoured with travel. I’ve had the pleasure of travelling the Pacific and exploring Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu; and I love Asia, having spent time in stunning Thailand, cosmopolitan Hong Kong, chaotic but beautiful Vietnam, along with Malaysia, Indonesia and delicious Singapore. I have loved my time in Canada, and mainland USA and of course Hawaii as well as the Caribbean (St Maarten, Bahamas, St Thomas). Europe is another favourite destination for me, having travelled extensively in the UK, France and Spain. And let’s not forget Australia, which is always one of my favourite destinations – it is so filled with hidden gems, I’m still finding more and more every time I travel!"
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EXPERIENCE
19 Years
COUNTRIES VISITED
17 Countries
Get to know me
What is the most amazing experience you have created for a client?
I recently planned my client's retirement cruise with Viking. All the stops were pulled out to make it a one-of-a-kind experience, and the clients were so pleased!
What is your number one travel tip?
Sometimes being spontaneous is best, don’t over-plan every little detail. Remember you are on holidays! Getting lost is part of the fun.
What are your favourite destinations and why?
To me, Canada is the the most beautiful place in the world. The nature and landscapes are so picturesque, it takes your breath away.
How do you go above and beyond for your clients?
It's the small things! I especially love surprising them with little gifts on arrival in the hotel, or in their stateroom to make their journey that much more comfortable or special.



OUR OFFICE
Travel Associates Shellharbour
At Travel Associates Shellharbour, located on the glorious New South Wales coastline, our biggest passion is to unearth the hidden gems of your much-dreamed-about destination. Our expert travel advisors take inspiration from the many places we've visited, and the unique travel wish lists of our clients to conjure up bespoke, personalised experiences that you won't find anywhere else.