Lifestyle Travel Ballarat is a team of dedicated, passionate and experienced travellers. Leonie Spencer founded Lifestyle Travel to create a more personalized travel experience for her clients. The team is proud of our genuine and personal approach to creating holidays that make memories. It truly is travel your way.
Leonie Spencer, Director & Founder
“After my family, travel is my life and the only career I have ever known or wanted! Every day I get to see how travel connects people from all walks of life and cultures. When we share experiences and cultures, we make the world more beautiful.
How many years have you been in travel? 40 years. What’s your travel specialty? Africa, Ireland and South America.
Favourite travel destination? East Africa and Sri Lanka.
3 words to describe you? Friendly, Fun-Loving and Optimistic. What can’t you travel without? Hair Straightener.
Sandi Jackson, Client Services
“My love for travel is to experience different cultures, seeing new things, trying different cuisines, travelling with my daughter and creating lifetime memories for the both of us.”
How many years have you been in travel? 12 years. What’s your travel specialty? Supporting the Team and Clients.
Favourite travel destination? Vietnam.
3 words to describe you? Loyal, Easy-Going and Social. What can’t you travel without? My Daughter.
Joy Zulic, Travel Specialist
“I love to travel for the sheer enjoyment of exploring new and exciting places and cultures. I am passionate about trying new foods, people watching, relaxing on any warm beach.”
How many years have you been in travel? 20 years. What’s your travel specialty? Europe, Japan and Cook Islands.
Favourite travel destination? Croatia.
3 words to describe you? Caring, Positive and Stylish. What can’t you travel without? Earplugs.
Alison Dwyer, Travel Specialist
“Travel has been a passion of mine since my very first holiday as a child. There are so many reasons why I love travel. I love the history and sights, the challenges, experiencing new cultures, trying different types of local food and meeting interesting people.”
How many years have you been in travel? 12 years. What’s your travel specialty? United Kingdom and Europe.
Favourite travel destination? Europe, in particular Prague.
3 words to describe you? Easy-Going, Diligent and Likable. What can’t you travel without? Travel fold-able ballet slippers for wearing on planes.
Carly Cunningham, TEAM MANAGER & Travel Specialist
“I love to travel because every day is different. I love the experiencing the culture, walking around a corner to find another little hidden treasure, the food and most of all interacting with the people and trying to find out their stories.”
How many years have you been in travel? 15 years. What’s your travel specialty? Soft Adventure Small Group Touring.
Favourite travel destination? Florence and Tuscany.
3 words to describe you? Chatty, Friendly and Loyal. What can’t you travel without? Lip Balm.
Lisa James, Travel Specialist
“I love travel because of the excitement of seeing a new place, the thrill of the unknown and especially the unpredictability of travel, how it evolves as you go. You never quite know who you are going to meet & what's around that next corner. I love introducing my children to see the world through the eyes of travel.”
How many years have you been in travel? 27 years. What’s your travel specialty? Family Holidays.
Favourite travel destination? The last place i visit - I love travel!
3 words to describe you? Integrity, Generous and Entertaining. What can’t you travel without? Runners.
PENNY MURPHy, Travel Specialist
“I love travel because being able to see and experience places so removed from my comfort zone excites me and being able to help people realise their travel dreams is an honour.”
How many years have you been in travel? 22 years. What’s your travel specialty? Family Holidays, Adventure Travel, Luxury Travel & Europe.
Favourite travel destination? Italy amongst many, many others. I love travelling no matter where!
3 words to describe you? Fun, Passionate and Organised. What can’t you travel without? Noise Cancellation Headphones.⠀
Amy White, Travel Specialist
“I love travel for many reasons, visiting new and exciting places, experiencing new cultures and tasting local cuisines. Catching up with friends and meeting new and interesting people. Working in the travel industry gives me the opportunity to share my travel experiences and knowledge with others while helping them to create new experiences.”
How many years have you been in travel? 14 years. What’s your travel specialty? Multi-Generational Travel and Mixed Itineraries.
Favourite travel destination? Africa.
3 words to describe you? Adventurous, Easy-Going and Reliable. What can’t you travel without? A Camera.⠀
Renae rowe, Travel Specialist
“I am passionate about helping my clients have the best and most personalised travel experience possible. I love learning their individual interests and needs, and helping to design their perfect tailor-made holiday.”
How many years have you been in travel? 24 years. What’s your travel specialty? Adventure Travel, Hiking, Trekking, Skiing, Diving, Nepal, South East Asia, South Pacific, New Zealand, Americas & Canada.
Favourite travel destination? Nepal
3 words to describe you? Passionate, Dedicated, Integrity. What can’t you travel without? My Sense of Adventure.
Simon Spencer, personalised group travel & MARKETING
“I love travel because it is fun, relaxing and very unpredictable. You are able to visit places that you have heard of, and places you will never forget. I absolutely love being able to experience some of the world’s best sporting and cultural events.”
How many years have you been in travel? 6 years. What’s your travel specialty? Group Travel, Sports and Events.
Favourite travel destination? The USA!
3 words to describe you? Funny, Intelligent and Modest. What can’t you travel without? The Award Winning Lifestyle Travel ‘My Trips’ App!
Jodie Buttler, personalised group travel & Administration
“I love travelling to relax, especially with my family. I have always loved having my children with me when I travel, which makes those trips an even more memorable part of our family story.”
How many years have you been in travel? 31 years. What’s your travel specialty? Keeping everyone’s numbers in line.
Favourite travel destination? Italy.
3 words to describe you? Cheerful, Relaxed and Adventurous. What can’t you travel without? A good book.
MAREE Mcclelland, personalised group tours & cruises
We welcome Maree McClelland to our team. After working in the travel industry for almost 50 years, Maree retains her passion for travel but has happily retired from the working day trips to the office! However, we have lured her back and she will be working remotely on special projects in “semiretirement”.
Maree travelled extensively in the United States as a high school AFS exchange student (quite a contrast to life at home on the farm at Donald!). She decided an exciting world was waiting to be explored and hence the journey began. During the following decades Maree hosted countless group tours to all corners of the world.
“The beauty, history and culture of the places visited has always been captivating. However, the greatest pleasure has come from seeing the joy experienced by my tour members”, Maree claims.
We are delighted that Maree has agreed to continue hosting tours that will be featured in our Lifestyle Personalised Group Tour Collection. She looks forward to welcoming loyal guests from past adventures and extends an invitation to others who wish to share her travel passion on leisurely land based and cruise tours to destinations both near and far!