The Tailor Team

Drew was raised on a property in rural South Australia before attending boarding school and university in Adelaide majoring in Agricultural Science. Drew travelled to Kenya in 1996 and found himself hosting guests at one of the flagships of East African tourism, Lewa Downs Wildlife Conservancy. It was this experience that prompted him to found The Tailor in 1998, showcasing the best of Australia through the eyes of those who know it best ‘The Locals’, whilst always maintaining an exceptional standard of quality in all areas.

Drew’s passion has led to The Tailor growing to be one of the largest luxury travel companies in Australia and rated as one of the “Best Adventure Travel Companies On Earth” and “Number ONE in Australia” by National Geographic Adventure USA.

Rick Albertini qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1994; he is a Partner of Brentnalls SA, a Chartered Accounting Practice in Hindmarsh South Australia. Rick specialises in business advisory services including advisory boards, strategic planning and management, benchmarking, cash flow, finance and wealth creation planning.

Rick joined The Tailor in 2008 as an Advisory Board member. He is married with two children.

Kirsty was born and raised on Kangaroo Island, off the southern coast of beautiful South Australia. Having loved travel from an early aged, Kirsty eventually moved to Papua New Guinea, where she lived and worked at one of the region’s premier dive resorts and owned a local produce processing business in the picturesque town of Rabaul.

Moving home to Kangaroo Island in 1996, Kirsty became the Operations Manager for the island’s premier 4WD tour operator, before eventually moving over to Adelaide and joining The Tailor in 2003.

Kirsty has been an integral member of The Tailor team for many years, holding important roles including Travel Designer, in-house System Developer, Product Manager, and now Chief Executive Officer. Kirsty is dedicated and constantly striving to ensure that The Tailor remains the best luxury travel company in the country.

Saffire Freycinet, its stunning location is truly breathtaking, along with its amazing food and wine, it is an experience not to be missed!

The outback! I’ve been lucky to have lived in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and now Adelaide with easy access to beaches, city life and now wine country. The Outback however draws me in with its remoteness, stunning scenery, and the colours, especially the red soil, green scrubs, and trees and the bluest of skies.

Take the time to stop and really enjoy the location you are in … these days everyone is constantly on the go! Even better, if possible, turn off your phone – take a break!

Near Byron Bay, for its climate, gorgeous beaches, beautiful hinterland and laidback outdoor lifestyle.

Wilderness and for two reasons …. One is because I love the big sky country, I love places where you can see from one edge of the earth to the other. Where the sky is literally half of everything and it is usually as blue as can be. I also love being in the wilderness because we have so much to learn about our continent’s unique history, flora, fauna, bio-diversity, the conservation challenges we face and the Aboriginal people’s amazing connection to country.

Wilderness; Arnhem Land – the rich Indigenous history that overlays a beautiful region adds a sense of place to the location and experiences available.

It has to be both – an action packed outback adventure that is hands on meeting the characters of this country, seeing the wildlife, lots of activity and incredible landscapes, followed by down time on any one of our beautiful beaches to enjoy snorkelling, diving, water activities or simply relaxing – why should you have to choose!!!

Experience more of less. Resist the urge to treat your trip to Australia as though it’s once in a lifetime. Slow down and enjoy. Trust me, you’ll be back!

A little bit of both, that is why I love living in Adelaide. It is only a 5-hour drive from Adelaide and you are in the Flinders Ranges & Outback or just a short 50-minute flight to Port Lincoln to explore the Eyre Peninsula. But I would not want to miss the Adelaide city life with its amazing festivals, art exhibitions & galleries and outstanding restaurants.

The beautiful Lord Howe Island, located in the Tasman Sea and off the New South Wales Coast. This World Heritage listed Island is the perfect destination for nature lovers like myself. With its lush rainforest with rare and endemic flora and fauna, pristine beaches and sea life there is just so much to explore. When I travel, I enjoy a good balance between relaxing and reading my book and being out and about hiking, snorkelling, sailing, kayaking or surfing. Lorde Howe Island would certainly tick all these boxes.

Snacks, snacks, and more snacks. Kids are like eating machines. And lots of fun games, books, and a camera. Keeps the kids entertained by allowing themselves to capture their very own travel memories.

For me this is a no brainer – wilderness! I do consider myself extremely lucky as my home base now is deep in a national park on the Far South Coast of NSW, where I not only have my own patch of wilderness and am only a few minutes walk to uncrowded beaches, but also have what I consider the best of both worlds being a short flight away from Sydney or Melbourne.

Personally, I choose Wilderness. I live just over an hour from Melbourne and am surrounded by towering forests with challenging hiking trails and pristine waterways, and abundance of native wildlife and that never ceases to amaze and entertain. Australia, being one of the world’s least populated continents, offers a profound sense of freedom and endless opportunities for exploration once you leave the cities.

I love the ocean, whether it be sitting back in the sun on the sand or exploring underwater, so a beach escape is without a doubt my ideal getaway. Australia is home to pristine beaches and not to mention, some diving bucket-list destinations with incredible marine life.

Cruising the Kimberley in style aboard True North – what more can you want. Learning about the landscapes and history from their expert guides while staying in comfort and enjoying good food, wine and conversation!

As much as I love the beach, the outback is always my go-to. I love the remoteness, the colours and the wildlife. Combine that with a night sitting around a good campfire gazing at the stars, that’s hard to beat.

Being close to the water is always a drawcard for me when I travel so I’d have to lean towards a beach escape. There’s nothing like swimming in crystal clear ocean to slow your pulse and help you truly unwind. If I can, I like to bookend periods of travel with beach destinations; at the beginning to slide into that holiday rhythm, and at the end as the perfect spot to reflect on the journey.

At the El Questro Homestead, perched on the edge of the Chamberlain River in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It’s a region that I have yet to visit, but find myself in awe of its natural, rugged beauty and I would very much like to discover the wider region to take in the breathtaking canyons, swim in the freshwater swimming holes and see the beautiful, untouched coastline.

Lizard Island because this beautiful island is one of the best and most unique spots to experience the Great Barrier Reef.

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Wilderness, without a doubt! Growing up in the country, I’ve always loved the sense of remoteness and the chance to switch off from reality. If I had to pick a destination, it would be Tasmania – its stunning landscapes and untouched beauty are a perfect balance of adventure and tranquillity. It’s a place that always feels like a true escape.