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Donna Jones

Locality: Shell Cove

Phone: +61 2 4297 4840

Address: Melville Crescent 2529 Shell Cove, NSW, Australia

Website: www.travelcounsellors.com.au/donna.jones

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24.01.2022 After sending lots of emails I finally have a face to face meeting scheduled with Stephen Jones our Federal Member on Tuesday to help AFTA in their proposals to request government assistance to keep the Travel Industry afloat to make it through this. We are one of only 3 countries in the world to still have our international borders closed and the only country in the world prohibiting domestic travel. This petition was initially industry based, but has since been circulated... amongst the general public to sign. Please consider signing the petition to safely reopen state borders See more

24.01.2022 Hopefully better days on the horizon. Looks like the vaccine will be a game changer and we are over the worst of this.

24.01.2022 Sharing some lovely advice from one of our partner travel media pages. Have a wonderfully relaxing day everyone

21.01.2022 Given that we have had loads of time to think about this, I would love to know where your travel dreams are taking you? Where would you love to go after this is all over and we can travel again?

21.01.2022 With Queensland good to go, I have a beautiful North Queensland Rainforest and Romance Package on offer. Head on a journey from Reef to Rainforest and experience what this beautiful part of the world has on offer. Just steps from the Esplanade boardwalk in Cairns is Flynn, A Crystalbrook Collection Hotel, offering stylish rooms and suites and a contemporary wellness centre set with lush tropical gardens. Feel the thrill of flying over the picturesque reef with Nautilus Aviat...ion and land on Vlasoff Cay and relax on the white sand or snorkel straight off the cay and discover the magic of the underwater world. Lastly, end your holiday at Thala Beach Nature Reserve, a secluded retreat sitting spectacularly atop a peninsula with breathtaking views of untouched coastline and a 15 minutes drive south of Port Douglas. Includes: *3 NIGHTS accommodation at Flynn, A Crystalbrook Collection Hotel with a BONUS upgrade to a Harbour Room *$100 Crystalbrook Resort Credit *Guaranteed late check out until 1pm *Bottle of wine on arrival *COMPLIMENTARY car parking *COMPLIMENTARY WiFi and in-house movies *2 hours 40 mins Vlasoff Sand Cay Getaway including: Exclusive return helicopter scenic flight over the reef 2 HOURS at Vlasoff Cay Gourmet picnic hamper with sparkling wine Use of snorkelling equipment Return transfers from Flynn, A Crystalbrook Collection Hotel to Nautilus Aviation Hanger *4 NIGHTS accommodation at Thala Beach Nature Reserve in a Jungle Walk Bungalow including: COMPLIMENTARY daily scheduled guided talks and walks with onsite rangers Stargazing at Thala's outdoor observatory Weekly evening Cultural/Indigenous presentation COMPLIMENTARY WiFi in public areas COMPLIMENTARY buggy transfers 7 nights from $1699pp twin share for travel from 11 Jan 2021 to 31 Mar 2021 contact me at [email protected] or 42974840 for more information. See more

21.01.2022 For a really special and unique escape, qualia is a unique Australian expression of world-class luxury, situated at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef on the secluded northern-most tip of Hamilton Island. It's a truly special place where everything has been meticulously considered to relax the mind yet completely spoil the senses. Feel time unravel in exquisitely appointed pavilions that sit in perfect harmony with the rare, natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Once insi...de, two exclusive restaurants provide the ideal stage to whet the appetite with the fresh and innovative. And for a truly memorable experience step inside Spa qualia, which offers an extensive range of luxurious local and international treatments. This luxury package includes: 4 NIGHTS accommodation at qualia in a Leeward Pavilion A la carte breakfast at the Long Pavilion Restaurant daily $150 resort credit per room per stay Dinner at either the Long Pavilion or Pebble Beach Restaurant on one evening only Sunset Cruise on board qualia's luxurious 45ft cruiser, Atomic with canapés and beverages served throughout the cruise Gourmet picnic including a bottle of Champagne at a private location on one of the many local beaches in the Whitsunday Islands VIP chauffeur service around Hamilton Island Non-alcoholic beverages at qualia Use of a golf buggy for duration of stay Use of non-motorised watercraft COMPLIMENTARY WiFi VIP return transfers from Hamilton Island/Marina to qualia from $2829 pp twin share for travel until 31 May 202. Blackout dates apply. For more information, please contact me at [email protected] or call me on 42974840

19.01.2022 Good news... Hawaii is scheduled to reopen for tourism on the 15th of October. While this doesn’t help us with our closed borders, (so we can’t break out the mai tais yet ), it is encouraging to see other countries & popular holiday zones reopening. A no less than 72 hour negative covid test is required to be produced on arrival to avoid self quarantine or a covid test is to be taken on arrival and pax should self quarantine until a negative result is received.

19.01.2022 GOOD TIMES ARE ON THE HORIZON: All of our Australian state borders and territories (except for WA which will hopefully follow ASAP to NSW & VIC ) will be open by Christmas.

19.01.2022 Love love love collecting Christmas tree ornaments in my travels! I have just a few here in this pic. Antarctica bauble purchased on the expedition ship n the Antarctic peninsula, a reindeer ornament made by the Inuit people in the Arctic our of reindeer antler. A family ornament from Disneyland a few trips ago when the kids were little, one from Kauai ( my favorite Hawaiian Island ) and a little tiny nativity set which was handmade and hand painted in Mexico. Does anyone else have interesting decorations from around the world in their travels taking pride of place on their trees? #christmas #christmasaroundtheworld ##christmastime #traveltheworld #traveltheworldwithme #donnajonestravelcounsellors #donnajonestraveldesign

18.01.2022 As I continue to make my way through postponements of bookings, there has been quite a lot happening during this past week in my world and in the industry. I have joined a newly formed group connecting Australian owned Travel Agents with Australian owned accommodation ( eg: hotels, lodges, villas, resorts etc ). Many of these are really special and unique. This group is about supporting one another and supporting Australian business in this incredibly difficult time for our i...Continue reading

18.01.2022 Great information and peace of mind for when things finally start to open back up again.

17.01.2022 To celebrate the opening of the South Australian border to NSW, and best of all with no quarantine, I have sourced this amazing Ultimate Luxury Escape package. This is special - really special. We've been cooped up too long for average getaways. It's time to treat yourself. If you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a luxury escape to experience the Australian outback, The Frames is the perfect place. Beautifully designed for couples and built for discerning travellers, th...e award winning, 6-star accommodation, set on the peaceful banks of the Murray River in South Australia, offers world class luxury and personal hospitality. Includes: 3 nights’ accommodation at The Frames, Paringa Breakfast provisions daily Gondola Cruise Wetland and Wildlife Safari In Chef 1 evening (three course meal) A choice of a 3-course meal or Supreme BBQ pack with salad * Travel Dates: 31 September 2020 - 31 March 2021 t&c's apply from $2400pp twin share. Please email me if you are interested [email protected]

16.01.2022 Hi Everyone Happy Friday! We have had lots of new page likes and followers the past 2 weeks, so I thought I would share my FB story and travel biography briefly with you. ...Continue reading

14.01.2022 What’s everyone up to on the long weekend? Whether you are staying home or away, this virtual cooking class might interest you. Fun to do with the kids too. My friends at Tierra Negra Cooking in Buenos Aires, Argentina are running an online empanada cooking class. My colleague & I have done this with Manu in Buenos Aires at Manu’s cooking school. It was so much fun and the empanadas were beautiful. The link is on here if you would like to book it in for midday Sydney time on Saturday the 3rd of October. You’ll be sent a list of ingredients to have ready once you have booked in. I’ll be there ( virtually ) as well to do a refresher! See you there! Happy South American cooking!

13.01.2022 Watch this space....

12.01.2022 TGIF. Happy weekend everyone! I'll leave you with this great little package for travel between 18th August 2020 and 31 March 2021: ... 4 night Broken Hill Package: *4 Nights accommodation at The Royal Exchange Hotel in a superior room *Breakfast daily *3.5 hour City Sights & Heritage tour *Silverton Ghost Town Tour *Menindee Lakes, Kinchega National Park & Wetlands Cruise including lunch From $710pp [email protected] 0407974845

12.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Just a note to let you know that I will be taking a very much needed break these school holidays to spend time with my hubby and kids. This has been the most trying 7 months of my career. I haven’t taken a break since this all began in order to take care of every one of my clients in the best possible way. Now it’s time for a little bit of self care. I will be back in the office on the 15th of October. ... Please take care. D xx See more

10.01.2022 These pictures will bring a tear to your eye. This is what it's all about. I love this Let's get the rest of these borders open so Australians can all reunite! Thanks Karryon for publishing this good news story.

10.01.2022 To all of my industry colleagues trying to wade our way through this horrible time & survive. Sometimes making sure everyone else is ok can take its toll when we are trying to do so much to help everyone else and forgetting about ourselves. To my clients & friends and page followers who may be having a tough time during this pandemic or just in general. Please if any of you are not OK .. ask for help. It’s not weak to speak. It’s OK not to be OK. It’s not OK to ignore it.... Let’s make RU OK more than just a yellow and black banner See more

08.01.2022 Raw post pending. Please watch this video. Through all of this, I try to keep my posts upbeat and positive. Today though I am feeling it. The Travel Industry is in turmoil. Airlines, cruise lines, tour operators, travel agents...we are all feeling the excruciating blow of Covid-.19 and in particular, our government restrictions. ...Continue reading

08.01.2022 Banff and Whistler training morning. ( it’s torture seeing these gorgeous images when we can’t leave the country yet .. but we’ll get there ). Updating on what’s happening in the towns coming into the NH winter & measures to be taken to be covid safe. Impressive information to pass onto you all when we get the green light.

06.01.2022 Black Friday is just a couple of days away. Bring a relatively new concept here in Australia, I find that most people don’t know what Black Friday actually is. Black Friday follows the American holiday and celebration of Thanksgiving. Traditionally born out of the USA, Black Friday represents the official first shopping day of the Christmas season and begins just after the stroke of midnight on the Friday after Thanksgiving which falls on the last Thursday in November. The... actual American history of the meaning of Black Friday marks the USA Gold market crash in 1869. Therefore Black Friday is in fact an American tradition that has made its way to us and represents some fab savings. While we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving here, it still gives us the opportunity to be thankful and to pick up some great bargains as well! This includes the travel industry. We have some great deals coming up on Black Friday too. I thought I would share this amazing pumpkin pie recipe with you which was sent to me by our partners in California. Pumpkin pie is the traditional desert of Thanksgiving and is so good! If you haven’t tried it, give this recipe a go. You won’t be disappointed. Enjoy! D xx

06.01.2022 Well... I wonder if we’ll think twice before we eat some strange exotic or just plain weird food anymore when we travel. This is my hubby eating grasshoppers when we were recently in Japan. Actually they weren’t too bad! We can add it to the list of Mexican grasshoppers with street tacos, possum, crocodile, emu, ants and buffalo. What’s the weirdest thing you have eaten while in holiday? ( no judgement I promise )

05.01.2022 Oh please... take us back to where ever it we want to go. Soon! Bali spam and memories of relaxing pool cocktails and beach clubs. Who is is pining to explore the world again? Itchy feet much!! #travelgoals #bali #baliindonesia #poolcocktails #cocktailtime #poolbar #jimbaran #relax #donnajonestravelcounsellors #donnajonestraveldesign #rimba #ayuna #lazydaze

04.01.2022 My love of travel design has extended into a passion for designing by travel. I’ve created another insta page along with this one being for travel, the other just for a bit of fun being for design inspired by my travels. Page link is: design_by_travel_by_donna. Love you to follow on for some fun, inspo and info and sharing ideas based on our travels.

04.01.2022 The border will reopen on Wednesday between NSW and SA snd the best part is no quarantine required on arrival into SA. Some incredible South Australia experiences include: The Peninsulas ( Fleurieu, Yorke and Eyre ) Kangaroo Island Wine country... Clare Valley, Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills Flinders Ranges ... Murray River Hahndorf Coober Pedy Port Lincoln cage shark dives ( just a few little suggestions ) I love South Australia. You can call me to put something together for you. Time to celebrate a little more freedom. Hopefully we are on our way D xx

03.01.2022 The New Normal? Lots of buzz words being thrown about the industry of late as we continue to navigate our way through this Covid storm. As the state of NSW is open for travel, we are seeing many current 'new normals' in the world of Covid. ...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Travel bubble hopefully on the way & looking good so far between NZ and Australia for travel by Christmas. Japan will open its borders to low case countries next month with Australia & New Zealand on that list. Hawaii opens mid October to tourism. Belgium opens this week to tourism. The world is getting there ... slowly & safely. ... Pics via Karryon.

01.01.2022 Flashback Friday today comes from beautiful Venice, Italy. 2 of my kids are in the gondola with us in this quick clip. Venice is one of the most unique cities in the world & is a must experience when the world opens back up again. What we have right now is time to think, dream and plan for our travels post Covid. Venice is also the gateway to Adriatic Sea Cruises, opening up a wonderful range of options to extend your next European holiday experience. Love Italy

01.01.2022 Wowsers!!! We should see travel bubbles rolled out by March 2021 with the potential to have international travel borders back to normal return from mid 2021". 'Alan Joyce" What do you think of this strong possibility?

01.01.2022 LUXURY BYRON BAY HOME This stunning 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house with private plunge pool in the heart of BYRON BAY has limited availability from end of January 2021. 4 bedroom sleeps 8. Take some friends and head to Byron from the 25th of January onward for varying available dates. Rates valid until the end of March at $1488 per couple based on 4 couples for a 5 night stay. Or you can have the entire house for your family for $5950 for 5 nights! Please contact me for more ...details or specific pricing and dates. [email protected] 0407974845 See more