Meet the Team

Carmen Patterson

Owner/ Travel Advisor

After nearly 40years as an employee of API Travel I am honoured, and proud to be the owner and principal Travel Advisor of API Travel Pty Ltd.

It is now Carmen's API Travel!

I enjoy the freedom of working from home and seeing clients by appointment at either their homes, cafes or in my home office.

The change in my career has regenerated my lifelong passion for travel and after a tumultuous couple of years, I am dedicated to ensure clients are serviced and cared for at the highest level. 

I believe my role as Travel Advisor is a personal and trusted relationship. In many cases the relationships formed are lifelong, just like the holiday memories that I have created over the last 40 years of travel planning and managing.

Many of you have the ability to plan and book your own travel at the click of a button, but are you really getting the right advice? Are you getting lost in all the information out there?

Is the information you're reading real or fabricated?  Does it fulfill your personal objectives of culture, morality, sustainability to enjoy a real immersive experience? Are the travel companies financially viable, environmentally and culturally responsible?

Travel is all encompassing, it's the gift that keeps on giving because travel experiences stay with you forever. 

I will provide you with real experiences, respecting the authenticity of the culture, location and people of the destination. I take you beyond the average tourist experience, inviting you to meet the locals.

With my nearly 40 years of experience and extensive travel contacts I will source the right products and on deal with accountable travel operators to ensure they deliver the promised serviced.

"Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer".

It educates you and allows you to open your heart to the world and its’ people and culture. I love sharing my experiences with you all, so I look forward to making your next journey, a life long memory. 

Karen Searle

I am so pleased Karen has continued to work with me in the home based office and her experience and knowledge provides an invaluable support. She continues to look after our clients with the same dedication and passion. We enjoy our catch ups with coffee in hand at my home before we get on with our busy days, making holiday dreams a reality.

With more than 30 years of travel experience in both corporate and leisure travel she loves to learn about new destinations. She has visited Alaska, Canada, Borneo, New Zealand and France, and has a passion for active and adventure holidays.