Maureen is a native of Great Britain, and has lived in California for over 30 years. She was previously Vice President of Administration for a Fortune 500 corporation And bought her first travel agency in l989. She has travelled to nearly 120 countries and has taken over 100 cruises.

She holds five academic degrees, and is a specialist in 39 countries. She writes a travel column for a local newspaper, the American-Australian Chamber of Commerce, as well as three travel industry organizations. Her favorites are Australia and New Zealand. Maureen is a past member of the Queensland & Great Barrier Reef Advisory Board and the Australian Tourist commissions Strategic Planning Steering Committee.