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Our Team

Dianne Garbin - Managing Director

Dianne Garbin

Dianne is the vibrant heart behind Floreat World of Travel. As a retired Army Major who received the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in 1986, Dianne joined the travel industry and Floreat World of Travel in 1993, purchasing the agency just a few years later in 1998.
  
Not just a travel specialist and CLIA cruise master, Dianne is a storyteller; weaving over three decades of personal insights and destination knowledge into every itinerary she delivers. Her dedication to exceeding expectations and fostering genuine connections with clients has made Floreat World of Travel the trusted name that it is today. 

Dianne's bucket list includes anywhere she hasn't been yet. Outside of travel her passions include, early morning swims, exploring gardens, food and wine.

Peta Beckingham - Senior Consultant

Peta Beckingham

Peta gained her Bachelor of Applied Science before undertaking the AFTA Travel Course in 1995. Peta has been employed by Dianne since she completed her travel course and is an Accredited Cruise Master. She loves river cruising and has a soft spot for all Christmas markets around the world. Some of her favourite travel memories are of searching for the elusive pangolin across different African destinations, now on her bucket list is to see the gorillas. Her most recent trip was to Dawson City and Whitehorse in the Yukon and is a trip she strongly recommends. Still on her bucket list is Iceland, Scandinavia, Prince Edward Island and Machu Picchu.

Some of Peta’s other passions include playing computer games, baking and all things Christmas.

Tegan Woods - Junior Consultant

Tegan Woods

Tegan is the latest addition to our consulting team, coming from a background in Early Childhood Education. A keen traveller, Tegan has travelled through Europe, the United States, Singapore and Japan. Her most recent trips include touring England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, as well as a cruise with Princess Cruises. 

On her bucket list is Antarctica, seeing elephants in Botswana, cruising in Japan, Scandinavia, all of the Disney Parks and pretty much anywhere she hasn’t been yet. 

Tegan is working on increasing her destination knowledge and completing her CLIA Cruise Master certification. Outside of travel she loves park runs and spending time with her nieces and nephews.  

Melissa Robertson - Marketing Consultant

Melissa Robertson

Melissa joined Floreat World of Travel as a consultant while also taking on the role of agency marketing. With more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry, Melissa has worked with renowned cruise lines and coach companies.

Although Melissa was accustomed to frequent globe-trotting, after having four children, she has found a new appreciation for exploring destinations closer to home. Now, she embraces the joy of travelling with her family and discovering the hidden gems within Western Australia.

Vicki Woods -Admin Assistant 

Vicki Woods

Vicki came out of retirement to return to an office and work with us part-time as our administrator. When not spoiling her grandchildren, Vicki enjoys cruising and train travel, she has spent a large amount of her time exploring the different train systems in Australia. When she needs a break, Vicki enjoys the taste of a good gin.

Vicki and her husband are currently planning a trip to Europe, which will include river cruising, train journeys and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.



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