Diane de Jong
+61 4 1923 7297
diane@lovetotravel.co.nz
Based in - Gold Coast, Australia
About Me
Love to travel? So do I and if I’m not travelling myself, I love to plan and book great travel experiences for my clients. It’s my job as your Personal Travel Manager to make the whole experience easy for you because I’ll take care of all the details so all you need to do is relax and enjoy yourself!
My love for travel started when I was a child. My grandparents were great travellers and I loved taking them to the airport before their adventure began, getting a postcard from them while they were away and then when they returned home, hearing their tales about the places they saw and the people they met.
I feel lucky to have a career in the travel industry and proudly work in association with Travel Advocates having previously worked for House of Travel for more than 15 years.
Services
Bespoke tailor-made itineraries
Escorted holidays from New Zealand
River cruising
Ocean cruising
Small ship expeditions
Luxury travel
Special Occasion/Celebration travel
Walking & Cycling holidays
OE travel
Special interest/sports travel (e.g. F1, Bathurst, V8s, sporting events, shows etc)
Europe Point to Point Rail tickets
Eurail Passes
Train travel (e.g. Ghan, Rocky Mountaineer, Glacier Express, Eurostar etc)
Small group tours
Coach tours
Women only tours
Family holidays
Couple escapes
Travel Insurance
Car rental
Flights – worldwide
Accommodation (including villa rental, hotels, apartments etc)
Recommended Destinations
It’s hard to choose favourite places but here are a few that come to mind:
Hawaii
Morocco
Dubai
Nice and the Cote d’Azur
Sicily
Australia
Netherlands
Special Interests
River cruising – a favourite way to travel in relaxed luxury
Italy and France – two of my favourite countries – I love them both
Rail travel – so easy to travel by train in Europe
Sporting events – F1 Melbourne being top of the list
Walking and Cycling – usually one or both are somewhere in my own personal travel itineraries
Places I Have Traveled
New Zealand
Australia
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cook Islands
Croatia
Czech Republic
Fiji
France
Tahiti
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Malaysia
Mexico
Monaco
Morocco
Netherlands
Portugal
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Switzerland
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Vatican City
Hawaii
My Special Offers
Fiji 2027 School Holidays Deals
PLANTATION ISLAND RESORT Mamanuca Islands 7 Nights total (5 Nights Plantation Island, 2 Nights Fiji Gateway 1 pre plantation and 1 Post ). Travel Dates ( Land Only Package ) : 01 April 2027 Until 31 March 2028 Discover the perfect family escape at Plantation Island...
2027 Cook Islands School Holiday Deals
EDGEWATER RESORT AND SPA - RAROTONGA 5 Nights Stay Travel dates (Only Land): 01 April 2027 until 31 March 2028 Located on the stunning western coast of Rarotonga, The Edgewater Resort & Spa is the Cook Islands' largest beachfront resort, offering the perfect...
Fiji Plantation Island Resort – Your All-Inclusive Island Escape
Plantation Island Resort – Your Ultimate Family Island Escape Pack your bags, grab the kids, and get ready for an unforgettable tropical getaway at Plantation Island Resort. Perfect for families seeking adventure, relaxation, and incredible value, this popular Fijian...
Discover Fiji’s Volivoli Beach Resort – Excluding flights
Tucked away on the northern tip of Viti Levu, surrounded by lush tropical gardens and overlooking a spectacular marine playground, Volivoli Beach Resort offers an authentic boutique Fijian escape. Located approximately a 2.5-hour scenic drive from Nadi International...
Discover Club Med Borneo & Save up to 20%
Club Med Borneo – Discover a Brand-New Tropical Escape Experience the magic of Club Med Borneo, an exciting new all-inclusive resort where pristine white-sand beaches meet ancient rainforest and crystal-clear waters stretch to the horizon. Designed to blend seamlessly...
Trafalgar River Cruise
Discover the very best of Europe's rivers and enjoy exclusive added benefits. Book today and receive a €250 per person shipboard credit on selected 2026 sailings, including Best of the Danube, Danube Christmas Markets, Best of the Rhine & Amsterdam, and Rhine...
Explore Vanuatu & New Caledonia with Carnvial Cruises.
2027 South Pacific escapes: Crystal Waters and Island Charm. In 2027, Carnival Cruise Line sets sail from Auckland on three exclusive round-trip itineraries through the South Pacific. Visit the stunning destinations of Lifou, Port Vila, Mystery Island, Nouméa, and...
Journey Through the Clouds: A Classic Rocky Mountaineer Experience
The Journey Through the Clouds Classic is one of Rocky Mountaineer’s most breathtaking and relaxing rail experiences, taking you on a two-day scenic journey between Vancouver and Jasper through the spectacular landscapes of the Canadian Rockies. Perfect for travelers...
Taste of Greece with Royal Caribbean
Taste of Greece – 9 Night Athens & Greek Islands Cruise Package Experience the beauty of the Eastern Mediterranean on this unforgettable 9-night holiday, combining the history and charm of Athens with a spectacular 7-night Royal Caribbean cruise. Your journey...








