
Business Leader
Malcolm Hyslop
Wye & James Travel Associates
Turramurra, NSW
Specialties
Business Travel, Culture & Heritage, Family Holiday, Food & Wine, HistoryHaving travelled extensively throughout Europe, the UK, Asia and South America, Kate draws on a wealth of first-hand knowledge and unique experiences to curate holidays that go far beyond the expected. Her enduring love affair with France began in a former life buying and selling antiques, where she discovered its charming villages, hidden back roads and beautiful chateaux. Today, she loves matching clients with the perfect European experience, whether that's a scenic rail journey, a private canal boat, a countryside retreat or an unforgettable river cruise.
For Kate, exceptional travel is all about understanding what makes each journey meaningful. She takes the time to listen, uncover the little details that matter and thoughtfully bring every element together, from the perfect hotel room and restaurant reservation to extraordinary private experiences. One particularly memorable example was arranging a private early-morning viewing of the Sistine Chapel for a family celebrating a special birthday, an experience that proved truly unforgettable.
Her own travels have delivered plenty of special moments, from floating above the lavender and sunflower fields of Provence in a hot air balloon to enjoying breakfast overlooking Venice's Grand Canal. Yet it's the opportunity to create equally meaningful memories for her clients that continues to inspire her.
Whether you're dreaming of an immersive European adventure, discovering the wonders of Peru or simply finding the perfect place to slow down and unwind, Kate believes the pleasure of travel begins long before departure. With thoughtful planning, genuine care and an appreciation for the extraordinary, she'll help make every journey one to remember.
8 Years
45 Countries
What is the most amazing experience you have created for a client?
One of my clients was an extended family celebrating a special birthday. Amongst several tailor-made private experiences in Rome, one particularly memorable day involved being handed the keys to the Sistine Chapel and opening the doors for a private early-morning viewing, exclusively for the family. They're accustomed to special experiences, but this was truly mind-blowing and unforgettable. Curating travel feels a little like organising the perfect Christmas present for each of my clients.
What is your favourite travel memory?
I'm fortunate to have experienced several French language immersions in different parts of France, but one of my favourite days ever was an early-morning hot air balloon ride over the lavender and sunflower fields of Provence. I can still smell the lavender!
What is your favourite luxury hotel and why?
You have to be my client to hear about many of the places I'd recommend, but one that springs to mind is the Hotel Danieli in Venice. Breakfast on the terrace is spectacular, but the view overlooking the Grand Canal is truly breathtaking.
Where or what is still on your travel bucket list?
I've travelled extensively throughout the UK, Asia and South America, from the northern tip of Colombia in the Caribbean, through the Atacama Desert, to the wonders of Torres del Paine in Patagonia. However, I haven't yet made it to Machu Picchu or explored Peru. I'm also dreaming of a European river cruise, so I'll just have to quote Brendan Fraser in Bedazzled and say, "Por qué no los dos?"
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Kate's client testimonial
We recently celebrated a significant family birthday in Rome. Kate was fabulous - she sourced an amazing apartment big enough for us all right on the Piazza di Spanga; she curated a mix of fine dining and rustic culinary experiences which provided an authentic taste of Italy and she even managed to secure a private tour of the Vatican for us! All up, an unforgettable experience. Thanks so much Kate.

OUR OFFICE
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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