Karen Pirrie
Wye & James Travel Associates
Turramurra, NSW
Travel Advisor
Specialties
Family Holiday
EXPERIENCE
31 Years
COUNTRIES VISITED
44 Countries
Get to know me
What are your favourite destinations to visit and why?
The Austrian Alps - in both summer and winter! I lived there for five years, and visit often. It's like our second home. Greece is another firm favourite - it's the place we always go back to for guaranteed sunshine, crystal-clear water, and fabulous food.
What is the most amazing experience you have created for a client?
I arranged for a family of five to travel to Austria for their first White Christmas. The kids had never been out of Australia, let alone seen snow before! Their excitement was so rewarding - it's what makes this job so exciting and worthwhile.
Why do you love travel? Tell us what it means to you?
My love of travel comes from a desire to experience life from different perspectives, to see how others live, and to find beauty in unfamiliar places. Stepping out of my daily life brings a sense of freedom and excitement for the unknown that’s hard to replicate. Whether it’s a spontaneous drop and flop holiday in Fiji, or a carefully planned European adventure, travel lifts me like nothing else. It also reminds me how vast the world is—and how much of it is still waiting to be discovered. There's nothing better!
How do you go above and beyond for your clients?
I research every holiday as if it were my own, and take particular care in choosing the right accommodation. Also, I think documentation is so important - I always provide a really detailed itinerary with step-by-step guidance for each trip.
Karen's Speciality Destinations
A World of Experience
Karen's client testimonial
I can’t recommend Karen Pirrie enough! From the very beginning, she was onboard with planning every aspect of our holiday. She understood exactly what we were looking for and crafted a European itinerary that was not only seamless but full of unforgettable moments. Her own experiences with traveling to Europe are what sets her apart - she had first-hand knowledge for all the places we visited, and her tips were invaluable. Thanks to Karen, our family holiday was sensational, and one we'll never forget.
– Cathy O'Farrell, Sydney

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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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