My travel journey commenced in 2000 with Ansett Australia, igniting a lifelong passion for exploration. This love deepened during my 2.5 years living and working as a hotel concierge in Scotland, followed by six months as a holiday guide on the breathtaking Greek Island of Kos. Upon returning home, I continued to nurture this passion as a Travel Agent with helloworld Travel (formerly Harvey World). In 2016, I took my enthusiasm to new heights by founding TravLin Travel—my "forever journey."
I am proud to be accredited by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), having achieved the esteemed Cruise Master certification. Additionally, we hold ATAS accreditation and are honored members of both the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) and the award-winning agency group, Travellers Choice. Notably, we received the People's Choice Award at the 2022 National Tourism Industry Awards (NTIA).
As a mobile agent, I provide all the services of a traditional agency in a convenient off-street setting. My travel expertise is comprehensive, timely, and cost-effective, ensuring your travel dreams come to life. I specialize in cruising and group travel, with a meticulous eye for detail.For the more complex itineraries, I offer personalized meetings at your convenience, including document delivery—saving you both time and money.
I serve as your reliable point of contact from start to finish, providing peace of mind for both first-time travelers and seasoned adventurers alike. Our 24/7 emergency support service ensures that you have added assurance for a seamless travel experience, especially vital in today's unpredictable world. I cherish receiving feedback from clients upon their return, feeling as though I've shared in their adventures.
My travels have taken me to remarkable destinations worldwide. Some of my most cherished experiences include hiking through Iceland's highlands, witnessing the stunning Northern Lights in Canada and Norway, and cruising along Croatia’s Dalmatian coast and the Nile River. Both my time living in Edinburgh and working in Kos hold special significance for me. I've explored many European countries—Italy, France, Spain, Denmark—as well as New Zealand, Thailand, Cambodia, and various other global locales. My love for travel is boundless!
You can trust that your travel needs are in excellent hands with our locally operated business. As dedicated professionals committed to exceptional service, we invite you to contact us for your next TravLin adventure—you won't be disappointed!
Submitted by Alida on Tuesday, Nov 21, 2023
Linda was extremely helpful when organising our tour, sending constant updates and suggestions. It took all the stress out of organising my holiday!
Submitted by Debbie Hill on Monday, Sep 02, 2024
Excellent - service, assistance and communication. Linda booked our complete Holiday - Flights, Accommodation, Car Hire, Tours the whole lot, easy to deal with she went out of her way to organise for our requirements. Thank you Linda
Submitted by Lola Womersley on Monday, Oct 25, 2021
Have dealt with Linda for a few years. Very happy with her personal service. Linda goes above and beyond to make sure the best deal is being offered. She is always available to answer questions etc. I would recommend Linda as a Travel Agent.
Submitted by Daryl Macdonald on Monday, Sep 02, 2024
Linda worked hard to fulfill requests and did a fantastic job advising and planning for my wife and I on our recent holiday to the UK. (August 2024)The advice we gave her included a 30day travel plan using international flights, regional flights and trains within both England & Ireland. She also short listed accommodation options, for our final approvals.Her level of experience and expertise is exceptional.We recommend her without hesitation.Daryl & Jan
Submitted by Darren Woolfe on Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024
We have recently engaged the services of Linda Forster from TravLin Travel to book a cruise for a group of us. From the very first interaction, Linda has been attentive to our needs and requirements and worked with us and the Cruise Liner to ensure we received the best possible deal. After booking, she has provided us with all of the necessary information in a timely manner and has been exceptionally quick in responding to any questions we have had along the way, even if these were emailed on a weekend they were responded to almost immediately. As our cruise approached, she again made contact to check everything was going smoothly and to wish us a great time. When we arrived home, she again made contact to check that everything had gone well and to review the services that were provided. We could not have been any happier with the service provided by Linda and would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone thinking of engaging the services of a Travel Agent.
Submitted by M & C Colverd on Friday, Aug 30, 2024
Linda is without doubt the best travel agent we have ever used!Linda made the planning, booking & confirmation of arrangements for a trip to Spain & Morocco, with multiple tour operators and bus, train & ship transfers so easy that our detailed itinerary went-off without a hitch. Linda's communication and responsiveness to our inquiries and changes were first-class, usually coming back to us on the same day, even weekends, that we inquired.During a subsequent trip to Cambodia, we had been fully briefed by Linda on the new E-Arrival arrangements that Cambodia had introduced and we had the app loaded on our phones and ready to submit, whilst many in our tour group weren't even aware of the requirement.We couldn't recommend Linda & TravLin highly enough!
Submitted by Evan on Thursday, Jan 04, 2024
This was my first holiday, and i'm so glad Linda was there to provide assistance. She was professional, provided exceptional customer service and great attention to detail. She went above and beyond when it came to finding the best deals for me. Tailoring and customising a travel package is one of the many advantages of going through a travel agent. Because of you, my holiday was effortless and relaxing. I'm reaching out again, the next time I go on a holiday.Many thanks,Evan
Submitted by Chris Collingwood on Monday, Mar 25, 2024
We discovered Linda about 15 years ago, working for Hello world. Since then she has looked after our Domestic & International travel arrangements. Linda is quick to respond to enquiries and provide comprehensive quotes & suggestions. We have complete confidence in her arrangements & bookings on our behalf. We can highly recommend Travlin as a reliable, reputable & conscientious Travel Agent. We look forward to many more trips organised by Linda.
Submitted by Steve D'Alcorn on Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022
Linda was awesome - very professional, quick to contact me, enquire where/why etc. then provide assistance. Linda also made some suggestions to improve the flight interchanges, booked the flights and confirmed everything in a self explanatory comprehensive itinerary. Could not recommend Linda enough - fantastic job -thank you Linda!!!
Submitted by Isobel. on Monday, May 20, 2024
TravLin Travel organised our trip with ease no fuss and detailed information, all very smooth and no fuss. Made our travels plain sailing Would recommend TravLin Travel for your next trip. Thank you Linda
Submitted by Jody on Monday, Oct 25, 2021
Am very happy having Linda as my travel agent. She goes above and beyond.
Submitted by Sally Orr on Friday, Oct 11, 2024
Linda recenty organised our trip to Thailand. We were greatful for her knowledge & friendly customer service. She made planning our trip easy & we had no problems with our flights. We will be going with TravLin Travel for our next holiday. We highly recommend Linda.
Submitted by Lance And Gaye on Monday, Oct 25, 2021
For the help and assistance afforded us,for her knowledge and expertise, friendly manner and dealing with all matters, great and small, we cannot give enough praise to Linda Forster.Our trips have been more enjoyable with having no worries before, during or after our cruises.
Submitted by Caroline on Saturday, Dec 23, 2023
Linda is amazing! No trip is too big or too small. Linda’s passion for travel and exceptional attention to detail makes her the perfect travel agent to help plan your next adventure. All you need is the idea of where you want to go, Linda will do the rest!
Submitted by Judy Hall on Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024
I was referred to Linda by one of her clients. I’d never been on a cruise ever and wanted to book on Virgin Voyages also as a solo cruiser. I really had to do nothing because Linda took care of everything for me. I was kept up to date via email and even phone calls from Linda! Nothing was ever a problem. I’ve been on my cruise… and it was just sensational! I had the best time Thank you Linda for all your help and advice and your ever friendly manner. I will be in touch for future travels! Highly highly recommend Linda!
Submitted by Storata on Monday, May 20, 2024
My recent trip to Spain was nothing short of incredible, and it wouldn't have been the same without TravLin Travel. From the moment I booked, Linda at TravLin Travel went above and beyond to ensure my ten-day adventure was meticulously planned and perfectly executed.
Every detail, from my work appointments to my leisure activities, was laid out in crystal-clear documentation before I even set foot on Spanish soil. This gave me complete peace of mind, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the beauty and excitement of the trip.
But what truly impressed me was TravLin Travel's commitment to their clients, even when I was halfway across the world. While in transit through Dubai, Linda reached out personally to ensure I was on track for my next flight – now that's going the extra mile!
Linda's dedication and attention to detail made my trip a true dream come true. I can't recommend TravLin Travel highly enough. They truly deserve all the glowing reviews they receive.
Submitted by Sharon Proy on Wednesday, Jan 03, 2024
This was my first ever cruise and it was amazing. The cleanliness of the ship was excellent, food unbelievable. I was super excited to be onboard with friends and family all new to VV. It far exceeded my expectations.TravLin Travel did an outstanding job. She was friendly, helpful and handled every query and question with ease both prior to our trip, and whilst onboard. Nothing was too much trouble and it was a relief to not have to deal with anything at all. I was super excited to be onboard with friends and family all new to VV. It far exceeded my expectations from what I had heard. The food is fantastic and next time I might get time to use those deck chairs, there was just too much to do and try..Thanks Linda for an effortless travel experience.
Submitted by Lorna Westley on Friday, Mar 01, 2024
Linda goes above and beyond to help you plan your dream holiday and get the best deals on flights and accommodation. And if anything goes wrong while you're away, she'll do whatever it takes to get it sorted, even staying up till 2am to track lost luggage in France! I can't recommend Linda highly enough and wouldn't consider booking an overseas holiday with anyone else.
Submitted by Cliff Waters-Lewis on Thursday, Nov 30, 2023
I contacted Linda because i need flights and accommodation.to go to Milan motorcycle show. Linda was so professional finding the best flights and accommodation which was a two-minute walk to the show ground fantastic trip.
Submitted by Barbara Westley on Wednesday, Apr 03, 2024
We cannot recommend Linda high enough.She is the most thoughtful,professional, kind and smart Travel Agent ever. We are so lucky to have her looking after everything we need, she is always helpful and understanding. We are so grateful for all you do for us, Linda x
Submitted by Syd on Friday, Jun 28, 2024
Nothing is too much trouble for Linda. She is the total professional, so knowledgeable, diligent and practical. A delight to deal with.
Submitted by Steve Smith on Sunday, Jul 14, 2024
Receiving great service and value is a good reason to apply a 5 star rating, but in the event of receiving exceptional and sustained service from the beginning of the process of planning our travel right through to when we returned and even during our travels. 5 stars is not enough. So I can only hope people seeing the 5 star rating read our notes, as Linda is an exceptional travel agent. We will without hesitation be back to plan our next journey
Submitted by Fred Lloyd on Sunday, Sep 29, 2024
At eighty three this trip to the USA and UK was primarily to catch up with family in both countries and may be the last that I will be able to do. Although, traveling business class did make the difference between just surviving in economy, and enjoying all the benefits of the business lounges and first-on-plane (and priority baggage collection) that the extra ticket cost provided. Well worth it! Thanks to Linda for her attention to detail at every stage of the journey. Fred and Tracey.
Submitted by Joanne Walden on Monday, Oct 25, 2021
Linda is the best, always found the best deals for us and so professional. Really knows the industry and always answers our questions. Takes all the hassle out of travelling .
Submitted by Judi Lawrance on Friday, May 17, 2024
Linda has done an amazing job as our agent. We did a British Isles cruise(highly recommend). Linda covered all bases as per usual.
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