Travel Associates

Marcie Bolin

Travel Associates Burleigh
Burleigh Heads, QLD

Cruise Specialist

Travel Advisor

Specialties

Adventure

Expedition Cruise

Family Holiday

Island & Beach

Luxury

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Marcie wasn't to know that booking a 5-week overland safari from Johannesburg to Nairobi to celebrate the completion of her science degree would change the course of her life, but 23 years in the travel industry later is proof that those first steps overseas unlocked her passion for travel!

Delaying further study, her next trip involved travelling from South America up through Mexico and the USA to Canada, where she spent a year living in Banff in the stunning Canadian Rockies. Coming back home, she bought a Kombi van and spent a year travelling around Australia, proudly getting to know her own country in depth before starting her career in travel and has never looked back.

The absolute joy Marcie gets when planning unforgettable experiences for her clients is evident when you talk to her. "I feel privileged to be trusted with my clients' dreams, and love turning these into something special and real for them, making lifelong memories". Whilst she can talk for days about the places she has seen, she loves researching new destinations with clients for unique pockets of the world. "No two holidays are ever the same, this is what is so exciting. It's all about really listening to my clients, many who I am happy to now call close friends".

Marcie has relished sharing her love of travel with her three boys, with a recent expedition cruise around the Fijian Islands being one of her favourite family trips so far. "Watching the boys playing volleyball and soccer with the local Fijian kids during island visits was an absolute delight. They adored immersing themselves in the culture, trying new things and making new friends - this is exactly what travel is all about".

With 53 countries visited so far in her travel journeys, some of her favourites include Nepal, Norway, India, Mexico, Cambodia and Peru. "An absolute highlight was expedition cruising to Antarctica - I remember sitting on deck at 2am watching a never-ending sunset shine golden on the untouched surrounds and just thinking I will never forget this moment". She also notes her first trip to Africa is hard to beat. "Canoeing down the Zambezi River in still silence, with elephants coming to drink at the river banks and hippos popping their heads up nearby was both exhilarating and grounding in the same instance. Africa is a feast for all the senses".

Known not just for her first-hand experience across many travel styles - ocean cruising, river cruising, expedition travel, small group touring, family travel and fully independent travel - but also for her keen eye for detail and ability to establish personal relationships both with clients and suppliers, Marcie is thrilled to spend her time doing what she truly loves.

EXPERIENCE

23 Years

COUNTRIES VISITED

53 Countries

Get to know me

What is your number one travel tip?

Try to get away from the touristy areas and immerse yourself in the lives of the locals to truly experience a new place and open yourself up to new possibilities.

What are your favourite destinations and why?

Nepal is a place of immense beauty - whether you're trekking in the Himalayas, absorbing the local culture, or simply exploring nature. Norway is also spectacular for the Northern Lights and scenic fjords.

How do you go above and beyond for your clients?

I am a control freak, so when I am researching a new place for clients I do it with the same intensity as if it were for my own trip. This way, I have all the tips and tricks to offer that I know I would want if it were me going to that destination.

Where is still on your bucket list?

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda is right at the top of my list. I would love to experience these majestic animals in their natural habitat. Morocco is another destination I long to visit, with its desert landscapes, vibrant cities, and bustling souks.

Marcie's Speciality Destinations

A World of Experience

Marcie's client testimonial

We love organising our trips with Marcie as she always goes and does that little bit extra for us. May there be many more trips to come in the future!

– Neville

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Travel Associates Burleigh

Let our experienced team of advisors at Travel Associates Burleigh unlock the hidden secrets of your dream travel destination. Just steps from Burleigh Beach, our specialist cruise boutique is focused on crafting hand-picked luxury holidays for our clients. Having travelled extensively ourselves, we have unrivalled expert knowledge to help you uncover brand-new luxury experiences.

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MEET THE TEAM

Travel Associates Burleigh

Cruise Specialist

Damian Clark

Travel Associates Burleigh
Burleigh Heads, QLD

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Adventure

Cruise

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Cruise Specialist

Kelly Turner

Travel Associates Burleigh
Burleigh Heads, QLD

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Adventure

Cruise

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Cruise Specialist

Kirston Lindley

Travel Associates Burleigh
Burleigh Heads, QLD

Specialties

Island & Beach

Ocean Cruise

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Cruise Specialist

Janice O'Neil

Travel Associates Burleigh
Burleigh Heads, QLD

Cruise Specialist

Ellen Eastwood

Travel Associates Burleigh
Burleigh Heads, QLD

Specialties

Adventure

All-Inclusive Holiday

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Cruise Specialist

Ruth Hayes

Travel Associates Burleigh
Burleigh Heads, QLD

Specialties

Adventure

All-Inclusive Holiday

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Cruise Specialist

Marcie Bolin

Travel Associates Burleigh
Burleigh Heads, QLD

Specialties

Adventure

Expedition Cruise

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Cruise Specialist

Vivienne Teague

Travel Associates Burleigh
Burleigh Heads, QLD

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Adventure

Expedition Cruise

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Cruise Specialist

Brook Mocha

Travel Associates Burleigh
Burleigh Heads, QLD

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Adventure

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