Meet the Team at 123 Travel
Our Team Members
Cheryl Ryan
Senior Consultant/Owner-Manager
123 Travel is a business concept developed by Cheryl Ryan on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. She has travelled extensively over many years and has visited some 50+ countries.
Cheryl has a background in many fields of management and holds a Bachelor in Business (Accounting), Adv. Diploma of Science, Diploma of Tourism and her Training and Education Cert IV. Being well travelled and familiar with conference locations, surrounding countries and social events she is well suited to meeting your travel needs.
Most Recent Travel:Â Spain & Portugal
Next Trip: Africa
Unique Travel Experience: Climbing to the top of the Tigers Nest in Bhutan or watching the Golden eagles hunt in Mongolia.Â
Tiffany Halstead
Senior Travel Consultant
With over 15 years of experience across the leisure, wholesale, and corporate travel industries, Tiffany brings extensive expertise in all aspects of travel planning.
Having explored more than 30 countries and lived in Southeast Asia for over a decade, she offers a genuine global perspective and deep destination knowledge.
Tiffany specialises in group travel, expertly managing arrangements for school tours, sporting groups, destination weddings, conferences, and special events.
She is also highly experienced in creating complex multi-country itineraries and tailoring premium, luxury travel experiences.
Passionate about active and adventure travel as well as health and wellness retreats, Tiffany combines professional expertise with personal insight to design memorable, seamless journeys for her clients.
Most Recent Travel: Morocco & Paris
Next Trip: Thailand & SingaporeÂ
Unique Travel Experience: Camel riding in the Sahara desert
Nicolette Middlebrook
Senior Travel Consultant
Nicolette is a seasoned travel expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry, specializing in luxury travel and bespoke travel arrangements. Having worked in the Noosa area, she has traveled extensively throughout Asia, the South Pacific, and Europe, with a particular passion for river cruising in Europe and luxury journeys through Botswana. Nicolette thrives on crafting unique, tailor-made experiences that cater to her clients’ desires, whether for a family getaway or a luxury retreat. With a love for immersing herself in local food, wine, and culture, she ensures every journey is an unforgettable exploration. Nicolette’s expertise in designing personalized itineraries guarantees that each client receives a truly exceptional and bespoke travel experience.
Most Recent Travel:Â Eastern Canada
Next Trip:Â New Zealand
Unique Travel Experience:Â Â Luxury Safari in Botswana
Heidi Hosking
Reception and Travel Advisor
Heidi joined our team in 2025 at 123 Travel, bringing a passion for travel and a wealth of personal experience. She’s explored diverse destinations around the world. With an extensive travel background, Heidi is dedicated to assisting the team at 123 Travel to provide personalized, exceptional service to each client.
Best nature activity: Ziplining – Okoheriki forest, Rotorua.
Recent travel memory: Cycling around Lake Garda, Italy.
Unique Travel Experience: Playing with toucans in Brazil.
Holly Broome
Reception and Travel Advisor
Holly joined the 123Travel Team in 2025 bringing with her a wealth of knowledge in travel. She has a passion for travel which we all love. She is well travelled, and you will find Holly committed to crafting a personalised travel experience that suits every client’s travel dreams.
Best beach holiday: Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Most exciting adventure activity:Â Walking safari tour in Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Most intriguing city visited: St Petersburg, Russia
Michelle Inman
Senior Travel Consultant
Travel has always been a passion for Michelle, and her extensive travel experience allows her to provide valuable firsthand insights and recommendations.
She is also passionate about staying up to date with the latest destinations, travel experiences, and industry developments, ensuring her clients receive current advice and the best travel options available.
Friendly and approachable, Michelle believes every trip should be tailored to the traveller. She takes the time to understand exactly what her clients are looking for, carefully managing every detail to create seamless and memorable travel experiences.
Whether you’re planning a unique Australian getaway, a relaxing cruise, a family holiday, or a complex multi-destination international adventure, Michelle has the knowledge and expertise to help. No matter where you want to go or how you like to travel, she is committed to finding the right solution and making the journey as enjoyable as the destination itself.
Most Recent Travel: Tasmania
Next Trip: Sri Lanka
Unique Travel Experience: South Africa safari
Dr Michael Ryan (AKA Dr Plonk)
Marketing and Events
Our own Dr Michael Ryan is our marketing man for all things wine, food and golf. Catch up with him on Facebook and check out some of his vlogs.Â
Most Recent Travel: South Africa, Botwana, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Next Trip: JapanÂ
Unique Travel Experience: Mongolia