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Lauren Compton

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25.01.2022 Over the break, I have been completing my NZ Specialist training, ready for when borders open! It's the first place on my list to revisit. My husband's family are from the North Island, which adds to the appeal of going back. But it's just such a great destination - great wine, yummy food, fresh air, relaxed pace, beautiful scenery, friendly people, not far to fly and inexpensive - it really ticks all the boxes! This is one of my favourite memories from our last trip, on Cardona mountain, after a nice hot chocolate! What is your favourite memory of NZ?

23.01.2022 Happy New Year! We welcomed this little cutie into our lives early in the year. What an asset to the happiness levels she has been, in what has been an incredibly challenging year. In 2021 I am really looking forward to getting back to combining my passion for travel with my love of helping people. ... Wishing you all a safe and happy start to the new year, and may we all be blessed with open borders!!

22.01.2022 Have you been dreaming of an international holiday to a spectacular country "across the ditch" I know I have!! Please get in touch if you'd like any help

21.01.2022 We still cant travel too far, but if you're in NSW here are a few ideas which are within your backyard :)

21.01.2022 One of my favourite parts of helping people with their travel plans, is the relationships that develop over the years... I received this beautiful card from a lovely client ~ " Dear Lauren, thank you very much for your care and attention. It has been very much appreciated. I hope it will not be too long before we meet up again and share a champagne. Best wishes, M." ... I consider it a privilege to be involved in the travel plans of all my clients. So thank you!

20.01.2022 I've read today that a survey showed Singapore was #2 on a list of most desired travel destinations once travel restrictions are lifted. And I just so happened to have received a beautiful care package of goodies from them! I think I might keep it for the first client who books a trip to Singapore!... It's one of my favourite cities, so much more than a stopover destination. Great for families, extremely clean, fun, and close. Can you guess where else was in the top 5??

20.01.2022 Happy Valentine's Day

19.01.2022 Exclusive locals offer! Disclaimer - limited availability Hamilton Island is now on sale with great deals available to our local neighbours from Gladstone to Port Douglas. Explore the Great Barrier Reef, enjoy some family fun on Catseye Beach, or simply relax by the many pools on the Island.... Packages start from $149 per person, per night, twin share* in a Garden View Room at the Reef View Hotel. Stay 2 nights and receive $50 resort credit*. Stay 3 nights and receive $100 resort credit* plus a complimentary room upgrade*. Offers also available at Palm Bungalows and Beach Club. All bookings include two return ferry transfers, complimentary use of non-motorised watersports, free WiFi and more. Plus, Kids 12 and under Stay and Eat Free^ when staying at the Reef View Hotel and Palm Bungalows. Hurry, sale ends 28 February 2021. Some block out dates apply, and availability is limited so please let me know your dates if you're interested and I'll send you details.

19.01.2022 A TRAVEL STORY FROM HAMILTON ISLAND The reason we planned the trip was... we enjoy travelling but hadn't been on a family trip (with 3 kids) to Hamilton Island before, and Lauren highly recommended it Our favourite thing about planning our trip was... talking to Lauren about the things you could do on Hamilton Island and learning about the app! ... The highlights were ... the kids loved the free catamarans, seeing turtles while snorkelling, and jet boating. I really enjoyed the helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach, it was beautiful! Three words to describe our trip ... NOT LONG ENOUGH We loved that we didn't have to,,, eat out every night. We stayed in a holiday home, the IGA was super convenient and reasonably priced, and the produce was fresh. The best thing that happened was... our friends from Brisbane flew up to surprise us, it was great to catch up for some poolside cocktails and watch the sunset from One Tree Hill Something to pass onto future visitors... Book a holiday home, you have the freedom to do your own thing. Being a family of 5 there was plenty of room for us to spread out in the house. Make sure a buggy is included with your package and book early into restaurants through the app to avoid missing out, especially if you have kids who eat free! Any other comments... Visit Whitehaven Beach, it's absolutely stunning! Give Lauren a call to organise your next trip to Hamilton Island, you won't be disappointed. Aww thanks so much TK! Great to see your pics and hear about your trip, Hamilton Island never disappoints! Please get in touch if you have a few days up your sleeve to unwind :)

19.01.2022 Thanks Perry, glad you enjoyed the Marriott Kauai - such a beautiful spot!

17.01.2022 The lovely Reef View Hotel on Hamilton Island is home for the weekend! Stunning views, lovely restaurant, across the road from Catseye Beach & walking distance to the marina. Excellent option for 4 star hotel with a view

17.01.2022 12 years ago I took a leap of faith and started my travel business! It's been an absolute pleasure and privilege to have been a part of so many trips - with adventures such as swimming with the whales in Tonga, successful climbs of Mt Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu, Mt Toubkal (same clients!), Disney cruises, wilderness cabins in Alaska, family reunions in Italy, Antarctic cruises, surfing trips & weddings in Fiji, marriage proposal trips in Bali and New York, honeymoons in Tahit...i, babymoons in Vanuatu, trips to see Gorillas in Rwanda, sporting trips in the UK, 40th birthdays in Sardinia, ski trips to NZ and Japan, epic round world journeys, Melbourne Cup packages, business trips to Korea, Dubai, Kuwait, not to mention having to bribe a consular official to release clients passports!! There's never a dull moment, that's for sure! Such a wonderful and diverse world we live in, and I'm so grateful to be a part of all of your amazing adventures. Thank you! #TravelManagers

17.01.2022 I can't believe it’s been almost 12 months since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. It has certainly been a challenging time. Since the pandemic began, I have spent hundreds of hours sourcing refunds from suppliers and rescheduling travel arrangements, across the globe on behalf of my clients. The closure of our international borders and the continued unpredictability of our domestic borders has also impacted my business significantly. We have been hoping for a travel... bubble between Australia and neighbouring countries since the middle of last year but have repeatedly seen those options pushed back when new cases have occurred. One year on, I find myself sitting back and reflecting on why I’m still here; why I’m pushing on despite the hurdles; and why I’m excited about the future of travel and our combined participation. It all comes back to my "why". I started because I love travel, I love enabling personal connection both with our traveling companions and with the amazing countries, cultures & people we visit along the way. I want to share that passion with as many people as possible. And while the opportunity to clear customs (and at times our own driveways) has been on hold for longer than hoped, my passion remains. Australians are itching to travel again, and I’m eager to be there and make it happen when we get the green light. It’s difficult to know exactly when that will be, but I am keeping up to date with the latest information. What I am confident of though, is that 2022 will be a bumper year and I have my sights firmly set on the recovery it will bring. I would love to hear from you, learn what’s been happening in your life and chat about your travel plans. I’m still here and available to help you get going, whether it’s planning for something big in 2022 or seeing a little more of our own backyard this year. And what a lucky bunch we are to have the spectacular backyard we do. "Without a travel manager, you're on your own"

15.01.2022 Hey everyone, my new website has just been launched - let me know what you think! https://www.travelmanagers.com.au/ptm/LaurenCompton/

14.01.2022 As a Travel Manager, the last 12 months certainly have been quite a rollercoaster! But through it all, I haven't lost my passion for travel or helping people get away for a well-earned break Ever since I started my career as a travel manager back in 2000 I've always been excited by my job that allows me to delve into the world of travel and help people on a daily basis. I feel blessed to do work that I truly love. Although knocked around by Covid, travel opportunities a...re starting to reappear - especially within our beautiful country - and I'm very happy to be back contributing to and supporting our domestic tourism economy. Need a holiday? Let me organise it for you! DM me for details

14.01.2022 One of my favourite things about travelling is enjoying the amazing local cuisine AND not having to cook! What is yours? #IMauritius

13.01.2022 I know it's very concerning, especially with so many of us having credits with Virgin. Here is an update from them. Administrator Vaughan Strawbridge said "Our intention is to undertake a process to restructure and refinance the business and bring it out of administration as soon as possible"... Like with the whole daily situation, we just have to sit tight and see how it plays out. There is mention of interested parties in the recapitalization of the business, and I am optimistic that they will continue to operate. Time will tell. We are all doing a bloody amazing job of stopping the spread of Covid19. Let's hope we can get back to some kind of normality soon. Stay safe x

12.01.2022 What do you think? Could you do 19 hours non stop? I'm thinking Business Class - YES, Economy Class - hell NO :)

12.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone

12.01.2022 I mean, I don't know about you, but is this not the most gorgeous beach you've ever seen? 7km of pristine beach, voted #1 beach in the South Pacific in Trip Advisors Travellers Choice awards. STUNNING! If you feel like a little jaunt to the amazing Whitsundays please let me know - I would love to send you here!!

11.01.2022 Today one of my clients is embarking on an amazing adventure of epic proportions! I'm super excited to see her travels unfold - first stop Galapagos islands, then some jaguar spotting in the Pantanal, climbing the Inca Trail, quick city stop in Rio before Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires, beautiful Bariloche and some hiking in Patagonia, before an Antarctic cruise! Thanks to #GAdventures and #ContoursTravel for all their assistance!

10.01.2022 The stunning Beach Club, on Catseye Beach. Beautiful understated luxury, can't beat the location. Great for couples - one of my absolute faves

10.01.2022 Thank you Tara for taking the time to post this to my page! Enjoy your honeymoon!

10.01.2022 Hi everyone, I've been flat out of late as you can imagine, but I've been meaning to check in with you all! It's hard to comprehend what is happening at the moment, COVID-19 has sent the whole world into a spin. With things changing on a daily basis, it is difficult to be proactive and contact you all in regards to your bookings. ... For those who have contacted me, please be patient. At the moment my first priority is to get people home. I am working with clients currently in Madagascar, Vietnam and Milan, battling airport closures, border closures and ever-changing information. A lot of airlines and travel suppliers are waiving fees, for some dates but not others, for some destinations but not others. For some existing travellers but not others. Insurance companies have a general exclusion for "infectious diseases, pandemics or epidemics" which makes it even more difficult to deal with each situation, given there's likely to be large sums of money lost. Whilst we are receiving information from airlines and suppliers regularly, each trip is unique and it's not uncommon to spend literally hours on hold to get an answer. Which can then be superseded by new information coming to hand. Your cancellation requests will be dealt with in order of departure date unless there is an urgency for the alternative. For those travelling later in the year a "wait and see" approach is best. For any concerns you have, email is the best way to contact me. There's no doubt the next few months will be tough, however I would like to assure you that my business isnt going anywhere. Any monies you have paid are safe. Either with the supplier, or in the Travel Managers audited trust account. Travel agents have survived because we are able to adapt to whatever comes our way, we genuinely care, and we provide what the internet cannot - reassurance, service and a long lasting human connection. So when it's safe to travel again, look online, but please support and book through a local Australian travel agent. Your understanding and support mean the world right now, so thank you in advance for your patience, and I can't wait to hear your happy travel stories when you return from your travels, whenever that may be! Stay safe, Your Personal Travel Manager, Lauren

09.01.2022 Best Restaurants in the World - Oh wow, my mouth is watering - which one would you choose?

08.01.2022 Happy New Year! Dec, as always, has been crazy busy, topped off with my sons 11th birthday today! We had a short a break on the gorgeous Magnetic Island, which was just a lovely way to unwind. I'd like to thank you all for supporting my business, it's an absolute privilege to be involved with your travels. Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2020!

07.01.2022 Anyone keen to fly to Antarctica for the day? There are still a few premium economy seats available for this one, for $3999 per person. Or there's another one operating on the 28th NOV. ... Flights operate out of Sydney on the 22nd NOV 2020 and 21 FEB 2021. Let me know if you would like me to send you an electronic brochure :)

06.01.2022 Hello things are moving slowly, but they are moving forward Let's hope it stays that way and we can hop on a plane, train, bus, boat sometime soon! Email is the best way to contact me: [email protected] ... Thanks for being here Your support means that I can support my family by using other local businesses. #YourPersonalTravelManager

06.01.2022 It's about this point of the school holidays (approaching week 2 in QLD) that I long for something like this... If I had a choice I think I'd choose the Cook Islands - what about you?

06.01.2022 Have you been thinking of a Hamilton Island getaway? Now is the time! Especially for families, who are after a Holiday Home stay. Book before Sep 30 for 20% off - minumum 3 night stay... https://www.hamiltonislandholidayhomes.com.au/ Simply... add your dates to the website check what is available let me know your preferences and any questions, and consider it booked! 20% deposit required Example: 2 bedroom home, sleeps 5, $1092 for 3 nights, 12-15 Dec

05.01.2022 What is everyone planning for this weekend? I'm thinking some garden work, some baking for term 2 (fingers crossed!!) and catching up on some reading ~ Stay safe, Lauren

05.01.2022 As a sparkling wine lover and a proud Taswegian! This makes me so happy! https://www.goodfood.com.au//aussie-sparkling-beats-champa

04.01.2022 How stunning is this!! It was overcast and wet when we were there in winter so we skipped Milford Sound - but next time we hope to go back in summer! Have you been?

04.01.2022 **Sydney residents** ~ QLD is waiting for you! My favourite QLD destination is Fraser Island, but unfortunately due to bushfires it's off the list... for now!! Where is top of your list?

03.01.2022 A weekend in Melbourne is sounding good!

03.01.2022 Qantas Double Points Promo is back! From now until the 8th April, for travel until the 29th Feb 2020! Please get in touch if you would like to take advantage of this offer

03.01.2022 The amazing Qualia. With the likes of Paul McCartney (Where they craned in a grand piano), Oprah and Leonardo Di Caprio as past guests - this is the height of luxury. One of the few places you can order a glass of Penfolds Grange, for a mere $350. (100ml) Stunning property

02.01.2022 Have you been to Palm Cove lately? Here is a short travel story from a trip I recently booked.... * The reason we planned the trip was to ... get away with the family and relax * I heard about Lauren ... from a friend... * Our favourite thing about planning our trip was ... that Lauren did all the work and made it very easy for us * Of all the activities we enjoyed, the highlight was ... sitting by the pool and drinking beer * 3 words to describe our trip would be ... relaxing, fun and peaceful * We loved that we didnt have to ... travel far, all the places we wanted to visit were within walking distance * The best thing that happened was ... we didnt make any plans, we just spent time swimming in the resort pool and having fun as a family * Something I would pass onto future visitors to this destination is ... definitely visit Palm Cove, it's a great little get away that everyone will love Thank you, so much AB for sharing your travel story, it sounds like you had the perfect family get away! If you would like any help getting the best deal for your next getaway, please get in touch!