Our Team of Travel Experts
Phil Dalley
Phil Dalley started his travel career with East West Airlines then progressing onto Australian Airlines and then Qantas Airways. Becoming a travel expert, after 10 years of airline experience Phil decided to open his own travel company, Travel Makers in 1998.
His travels have taken him to almost every continent including the big lap of our very own Australia in 2021 by road. Phil has a passion for travel and his consulting experience has enabled many a happy trip for the clients of Travel Makers.
Aree Hardy
Aree Hardy is a prominent travel expert with over 45 years of experience in the travel industry, servicing a wide range of clients in leisure and business travel sectors. She has travelled extensively, living and working in numerous foreign environments including Thailand, Russia and Kenya.
Aree has an excellent understanding of foreign cultures and the attractions and challenges these present for the tourist and visitor. Her knowledge of airlines and tour providers allows her to recommend travel routes and tours that present the minimum of fuss for her clients and give the maximum enjoyment from the holiday experience. Aree is a consummate professional in assisting her clients identify the best solutions to their holiday needs.
Ann Williams
Ann Williams has been in the travel industry for over 40 years with extensive experience arranging both retail and corporate travel. After over 14 years managing a number of retail travel agencies, Ann became travel manager based in the US Embassy Canberra, where she remained for 12 years. Due to personal circumstances, Ann joined the Australian Public Service, working in travel related positions, for a period of 9½ years until April 2016.
Ann has a passion and love for travel and has visited many countries and continents, with a number of destinations still on her bucket list. She loves to assist our clients in planning their travel and is looking forward to escorting some of our small group tours.
Lucinda Metcalfe
Lucinda has worked in the leisure travel market for the last 20 years.
Lucinda loves all things travel and has spent the 15 years prior to COVID travelling throughout Asia, South America, Southern Africa, Europe and the Pacific. She enjoys putting together bespoke itineraries to interesting and exciting destinations. She is looking forward to helping you with all your travel plans.