With Your Personal Travel Manager
Uni Travel
Nicky Knowles
Eboni Lowe
Trudi Vowles
Simon Hocking
Kay Paulsen
Farheen Mansuri
Alex Myall
Sunita Narula
Apii Kavana
Salveen Kumar
Rebecca Gilbert
Ron Montgomery
Flor Serna
Elleysen Tan
Christine Hopkins
Rachel Rhind
Sarah & Molly Southcombe
Maria Leung
Vanessa Kirkman
Tai Chung Travel
Glen Armstrong
Sharyn Kerr
Nicola Deane
Amanda Ellis
Debbie Christian
Amber King
Shweta Goyal
Andrea Alloway
Uni Travel
Nicky Knowles
In this post COVID world we live its sure has been a roller coaster ride, but I am confident we are going to emerge out of this stronger and better than before.
A bit about me, I missed my old job being a Travel Agent, so whilst there is not currently enough work around to support me doing what I love full time, getting amongst it and joining up with Travel Advocates on a part time basis is certainly a way of staying in the loop and of course helping you with your travel needs, both domestically in New Zealand or perhaps a bit further afield as the travel bubbles allow.
Those of you that have met me know that I am absolutely passionate about Travel and how it can enrich our lives. I take pride in ensuring that I have understood your needs and circumstances properly so that we, together can make your trip the best it can be. A perfect team.
Get in touch and let’s start planning your next adventure
Eboni Lowe
I have been creating dream holidays for 14 years now, many of my customers I am now lucky enough to call good friends. I believe this is because I am honest and reliable. I listen and truly put in the effort to make sure every want is achieved for my customer at great value for money! From Pacific Island Family Holidays, Australia and New Zealand, extensive European itineraries to American Road trips, Exotic Honeymoons, Cruises, Leisure Travel and Business Travel, utilising planes, Trains, Coaches, cars, Worldwide Hotels, B&B’s even Castles! and Travel Insurance. I am a dedicated Travel Specialist who can help you with every aspect of your holiday. Give me a call or email and let me show you the difference I can make to your next holiday!
Trudi Vowles
I’ve been a travel consultant for 22+ years. I’ve lived in the UK, Canada & Japan. I specialise in all sorts of trips, and have sent people on the Trans-Siberian Rail tour to visiting the Dutch colony of Suriname, even the mail boat up the Norwegian Fjords. Throw me your curve ball and we can make it happen.
Simon Hocking
Book your upcoming leisure trip with Simon Hocking, and get the most out of your itinerary.
Simon’s understanding of destinations and travel management, outweigh many, as he has 40 years in the travel business.
Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Simon specialises in providing organised holidays.
Kay Paulsen
I have been a travel consultant now for 4 years and have achieved very high levels specialising in cruises. I love my job and am blessed to have a career that combines my own personal passion for travel with the opportunity to help make the travel dreams of my clients come true.
Started with Hoot Cruises as my Travel Career. Within my first year I was a finalist for “CLIA Rising Star New Zealand” for the CLIA Cruise Awards 2017 and then in 2019 I was a finalist for “CLIA Cruise Consultant of the Year – New Zealand”. In 2019 I achieved CLIA Master Accredited status My recent cruises include: P&O – Pacific Pearl; Princess Cruises – Ruby Princess; Holland America – Noordam; Oceania – Regatta; Dream Cruises – Explorer Dream Favourite Ship: Gee that’s a hard one as they all have so many different aspects to them. Being able to meet new people, sit back relax with each day bringing new experiences you cannot beat. The Explorer Dream had amazing on-board entertainment, Oceania Regatta was beautiful boutique luxury. I have enjoyed each cruise ship I have either cruised or inspected during my time and hopefully will have many more to cruise with.
Farheen Mansuri
With more than 11 years of experience in Travel Industry, I am an expert in International and domestic flight tickets, customize holiday packages, group booking and corporate travel. With my experience and specialization in GDS software, client will get best airfares with excellent service. My journey has also given me a very good network of international hotels, land package suppliers, and sightseeing companies all over the world. This will provide you to hassle free relaxing holiday.
Travel and holiday vacations are lifelong memories for everyone. Therefore, I don’t just create a package for my client but create an unforgettable memory. I’m passionate about exploring new places and traveling. My clients’ positive feedback gives me satisfaction.
Alex Myall
Your local travel agent team with a vision to help more people explore destinations, hassle free.
Too many people want to explore, but find the planning and booking processes either expensive, complex, or uncertain. That’s where we come in.
Most passionate about far flung, intrepid destinations (the kind of place you always wanted to visit, but put in the too hard basket), we’re all about making it easy for you.
With more than 25 countries visited, and an organic transition from travel journalism, we’re a perfect combination for your trip. But the best bit? We’re not “salesy”, we quite simply just want you to explore more.
Personalised, hassle free, and most importantly, travel that is exactly what you imagined. Find out more at www.chasingdreamstravel.co.nz
Travel fearlessly, live freely.
Sunita Narula
I’ve been in the industry for 20+ years now, and am really passionate about travel. Having lived in India, UAE and now New Zealand over the years, I have had the opportunity to travel to many countries, and experience a lot. I can help you with anything travel related, so please give me a call.
Apii Kavana
Hi, I’m Apii Kavana and I have many years of Travel Industry experience. I specialise in both leisure and group travel. Whether its visitng friends or family in the Pacific or personally escorted pilgrimage tours to the Middle East and Europe I would love to assist you
Think of me as your personal travel manager, an expert who is here to help plan and book your special holiday. Whether it’s business or pleasure my years of experience will make the process as hassle free as possible.
Travel is not just a job to me, it’s something I love to do myself and I have travelled extensively, including Australia, the Pacific Islands, USA, Europe and the middle East. If you have a trip planned or have friends or family planning a holiday I’d love to help.
One of the benefits of being a personal travel manager is I operate in a fully mobile environment that means I can come to you or even meet you at your local coffee shop.
Salveen Kumar
Being a Travel Consultant for over 15 years, has given me an extensive knowledge of the travel industry My passion has allowed me to work for many years in an industry I love and combine it with exceptional customer service, focus and attention to detail have extensive industry knowledge which allows me to work alongside my customers to understand, create and facilitate outstanding travel experiences in both Leisure and corporate travels
Rebecca Gilbert
With more than 10 years experience working in the travel, and tourism industry, I have extensive knowledge in both reserving and confirming travel arrangements for individuals, families, business’ and groups alike.
My clients are Unique – just like me, no one trip is the same, and I can take care of every aspect, from the initial thought process to reserving your flights and hotel arrangements, ground transportation, excursions and more. If its a quick business trip to Auckland, that casual annual beach trip to Fiji with the family, or even a Cruise. Whatever it may be I can help with it all. You can book with me with confidence.
Ron Montgomery
I am here for you when it suits you best, to collaborate with you to craft the best holiday possible.
As your personal travel manager, I bring you experience, value, attention to detail, and passion. I am committed to making your travel experience seamless from our first contact, to that first flight, and until your return. You’ll have my support every step of the way to ensure your expectations are met and that everything runs smoothly.
Flor Serna
As a passionate traveller, my aim is to bring you a variety of destinations around the world. I can help you find the best deals, routes, itineraries ,arranging solo trip, family holidays, cruising. I can also assist in selecting the best suppliers to suit your travel needs. Most of all, I can offer you a personalized service with a heart.
I love travelling with my family so I can see you through the pros and cons of destinations when travelling with children. Everybody dreams about holidays in paradise whether it’s lazing on the beach while reading with a good book, exploring castles ,cathedrals and magical cities or cruising the seas, I would love the opportunity to make your dream come true. Please get in touch if you have travel plans, I’m happy to assist!
Elleysen Tan
I’ve been in the travel industry for 30+ years and have travelled extensively throughout Asia, the Americas and Europe. My particular specialty is Asia-Pacific and I am fluent in Cantonese & Mandarin. Elite Travel also has a Japanese division and our staff are Japanese fluent.
Travel is my passion and I aim to travel several annually to visit new destinations which are becoming popular with the market and to revisit the “classic” bucket list destinations that many people wish to see. My husband is a keen marathon runner and in recent years I have supported his marathons in London, Berlin, New York, Chicago, Tokyo and Vanvouver. When I’m not working or travelling I enjoy cooking and shopping!
Christine Hopkins
Luxury Travel Advisor, connecting luxury travellers with the best value luxury travel experiences. Personalised service creating bespoke travel itineraries for the style conscious, experience seeking traveller with a discerning palate & exquisite taste.
Rachel Rhind
Planning a holiday is fun but organising it can sometimes be time consuming and confusing. My passion is to help people have the best possible time when they are travelling. Using my years of experience to make sure everything comes together effortlessly I’ll make sure you get to include all the “must do and see” experiences. Let me take care of all the details so all YOU need to do is relax and enjoy yourself!
Sarah & Molly Southcombe
Hi, Sarah and Molly are your Personal Travel Manager team.
Sarah has been in the travel industry for 29 years and became a travel manager so that she can offer a personalized service to her clients. At the moment it is a strange world we are living in, masks, restrictions, tests and very limited travel options. But in saying all this it is still a beautiful world and things are starting to open up once again. Molly has now joined the family travel team and is very excited to be onboard. Molly has travelled a lot with the family and has a lot to offer in terms of understanding what the younger travellers are looking for. Her passion for travel brings a new dimension to the business.
Maria Leung
I have worked in retail travel here in Christchurch for over 20 years, it’s an industry I have a real passion for! There is nothing I enjoy more than guiding my clients through the travel planning process and turning their travel dreams to reality.
I’m now working with Travel Advocates, a business wholly owned by House of Travel Holdings, they specialize in working with people like myself who work remotely. I will continue to deliver amazing service to my loyal client base, keeping each of you informed on the latest products and travel trends that I feel its something that will appeal or be of interest.
The only change is my email address, you will still be able to get hold of me on the same phone number and I will be of course continue to offer all the same products and service at a great price.
I look forward to helping you plan your next holiday
Vanessa Kirkman
I started Travelust NZ two years ago because travel has always being a passion of mine – I am dedicated to each and every client that comes my way and will go above and beyond to make their travel dreams a reality.
Tai Chung Travel
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the high-end overseas integrated service provider has multiple sub-brands, and the mid-to-high-end customers have a complete overseas comprehensive service experience, including overseas travel, inbound travel and TCM Travel.
Glen Armstrong
Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the high-end overseas integrated service provider has multiple sub-brands, and the mid-to-high-end customers have a complete overseas comprehensive service experience, including overseas travel, inbound travel and TCM Travel.
Nicola Deane
I have been working in the travel industry for 21 years and have achieved ATTTO Level 4. My travels have taken me to countries around the world across 4 continents. The awe-inspiring scenery at Machu Picchu took my breath away, great live music at all times of the day in Nashville kept my foot tapping, and the wonderful mix of nature and interesting cities in Canada makes it my favourite destination in the world.
Amanda Ellis
I love travel and I love what I do! Having spent over 12-yrs as a Travel Consultant with House of Travel, I get real enjoyment from creating holidays. Whether it’s creating that bucket list holiday, visiting family and friends, a family getaway, wedding, business trip or a much needed beach break, no matter how big or small, I’m here to help! Tours, Cruises, tailor-made holidays, group, a do it yourself holiday, I can do it all! Let’s work together to turn your dreams into reality! It’s not often that one package fits all so I will listen to you, your needs and wish-lists and together we will work out the travel plans that work for you.
Debbie Christian
I feel incredibly lucky to have spent over 20 years working in an industry I am super passionate about. I have developed a real love of the cruise sector in particular, building up a wealth of knowledge which my many clients of the years can attest too.
I’m now super excited to be launching my own travel brand, Ocean Escapes, with my business partner, Rick Wright. Rick also shares my love of travel and we both look forward to bringing our clients some amazing offers in the year ahead.
Ocean Escapes is a full-service travel agency that can assist you with any and all travel arrangements but we will certainly have a focus on cruise, fly/cruise and island escapes.
We have partnered with Travel Advocates who are 100 owned by House of Travel Holdings. This partnership means we have access to great deals from a huge range of suppliers. It also means we will have access to some great tools which will make the whole booking process hassle free.
Rick and I would love to keep you informed of our exciting developments and amazing offers so why not sign up for our e-newsletter.
Amber King
I will work with you and guide you along the way to plan your travels and make it as easy as possible to reach your destination. A few things have changed since many of us last travelled. Negative PCR tests are required for many countries, digital forms to be completed before departure and the ever changing Visa requirements but let me work on all of those things. I’ll happily wave you off and have that excitement with you.
Shweta Goyal
I’ve been in the industry for 10+ years and have worked in different roles and companies. Travel is my passion and I love exploring new places. I bring my experience, passion and commitment along with customer service skills in making your trip seamless. I would make sure that I understand your requirements in planning and executing your trip. You would have my support throughout to ensure your trip is relaxing, enjoyable and hassle free from start to end.
Andrea Alloway
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