About Us

Michelle Stafford

Cougar Tours was the brainchild of Michelle when approaching her 40th Birthday she realised there was more to life than just working and raising her son.  With a nearly independant child at home she decided it was time to do something for herself. She needed some ME TIME!

With over 20 years Event Management Experience and a real life passion for Travel, Cougar Tours seemed the perfect way for her to combine her love of people and adventure.  She was keen to see and experience new places, but she didn't want to do it on her own.  Michelle figured there were probably many other women out there feeling the same way.

"Life's too short and it's meant to be enjoyed, so I really want to encourage women to get out of the office, or step outside of their busy lives for a short time and find their Me Time again.  Cougar Tours is about taking the hassle out of organising that holiday.  Come with your friends or come on your own and meet new friends, either way we want to give you the holiday of your dreams... whatever they might be."     

                                                                                                                                  Michelle Stafford

Carly Quinn

A self confessed Workaholic (that is so out of fashion these days!!) Carly saw an opportunity to give women a little nudge when it comes to finding ‘Me Time’ and getting away from the family and spending quality time with girlfriends again … just like the old days!

When invited by Michelle to join this exciting business venture she jumped at the opportunity mainly due to her love of Event Management and addiction to holidays!  Carly has over 15 years experience in Event Management as well as a few stints at Tour Management.  Her experience when it comes to holidays has come from many many holidays with friends, much of which were actually short getaways for some stress relief.

"I love the behind the scenes organising of these Cougar Tours.  I have to admit I'm a little addicted to the Internet so for me a night in front of the computer researching our next exciting Cougar Tour is just heaven.  Then I guess it's even more exciting when Michelle and I get to go and 'research' the trip to ensure it's actually as good as it sounds .. well you can't beat a short getaway with your BFF!  I can guarantee by the time we launch a Tour, it has been well and truly tried and tested!"                                  

                                                                                                                                     Carly Quinn