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Meet Our Team

The Y TRAVEL team is a passionate group of purpose-led travel professionals who seek luxurious immersion and connection through wonder-filled journeys around the world.

Anchored by decades of discerning expertise, yet forever gazing toward new horizons, Y Travel crafts journeys that speak to both timeless sophistication and tomorrow's possibilities. Our collective wisdom, garnered from countless dawns in distant lands, transforms into intimate insights shared in hushed tones, guiding you to those rare moments that define truly extraordinary travel.

As Melbourne’s leading boutique luxury Travel Agency, specialising in highly curated and bespoke itineraries, our hand picked team ensure that every single aspect of your journey is tailored perfectly to you.

Yvonne Verstandig

Director

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Rob Mackie

Co-founder TWT

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Allan Verstandig

Director

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Jodie Gent

Agency Manager

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Pina Azzaro

Travel Designer

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Bill Clohesy

Travel Designer

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Sally Cornell

Travel Designer

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Leora Hart

Travel Designer

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Dana Michael

Travel Designer

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Shelley McWhinney

Travel Designer

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Kara Cohen

Assistant to Yvonne

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Linda Cohen

Assistant to Yvonne

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Cate Cave

Operations

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Lily Shroff

Marketing Manager

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Lisa Atkinson

Marketing Concierge

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Claudia Dias

Agency Concierge

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