Our Team

Marita has had a varied career working as a Sugar Chemist, Flight Attendant and Human Resources Officer before starting in the travel industry in 2000 as a retail Travel Consultant. In 2015, she took a big step by founding her agency, Aspire Travel & Cruise. Marita’s genuine interest with individuals from various backgrounds is evident in her commitment to building long lasting relationships with clients.

Having travelled all over the world, you can be sure that Marita has been there and done that or knows some-one that has! Some of her favourite destinations include Greece, Italy, Egypt and Africa. She has travelled to Spain, Portugal and the Cook Islands. Marita enjoyed a week of cycling in Croatia, followed by a delightful European River Cruise with Avalon. 

Marita has been escorting groups since 2016, covering diverse destinations such as South America, Canada & Alaska, The Gulf Savannah Way, Cape York, Uluru and iconic rail journeys like The Indian Pacific, The Ghan and the Great Southern.

Marita received an award for outstanding achievement within her first 12 months of business. Despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, neither Marita nor her business faltered. Today, the business has proudly earned a Bronze Award with Travellers Choice.

Maryann Page started her career in the travel industry in 1996 as a retail travel consultant. She has been in travel ever since except for a few years working in a law firm. Maryann loves researching destinations and provides exceptional detail to her clients. She has a loyal following and is an asset to the Aspire Travel & Cruise team.

Norfolk Island is a special interest of Maryann's as well as destinations that are "different". Maryann has recently travelled to Taipei and Okinawa.

Zeena boasts over 20 years of experience in the travel industry, having worked throughout NSW, ACT and QLD in both the retail and corporate sectors.

Having explored numerous countries around the world, Zeena has a special fondness for Africa and all things Disney! In 2019, Zeena and her family, decided to go on an adventure, visiting Singapore, the UK, Switzerland and the USA (including Orlando, New York, Washington, Amish Country and Las Vegas).

Zeena thrives working on 'juicy' itineraries, such as round-the-world trips and extended holidays. Collaborating with her clients to create their 'holiday of a lifetime' is where she truly shines. Her pride lies in her meticulous attention to detail and organisational skills.

Melissa is a passionate Travel Consultant with a strong interest in cruising and creating unforgettable holiday experiences for her clients. She has already achieved CLIA accreditation and is committed to continually expanding her industry knowledge, with the goal of becoming a cruise specialist.

Melissa is known for her attention to detail, organisation and genuine enthusiasm for helping clients plan their perfect getaway. She takes pride in providing personalised service and ensuring every journey is seamless, enjoyable and tailored to each client’s needs, going the extra mile to make every trip truly memorable.