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25.01.2022 Some good news for those stuck overseas and wanting to come home. Hopefully the airlines can release more seats and we can start to clear some of the backlog.
25.01.2022 At Henley Beach today. A gorgeous spot to watch the world go by. #henleybeach #holidayherethisyear
24.01.2022 Watch this space - I have just applied to be able to accept the Dine and Discover NSW vouchers.
24.01.2022 #shoplocalthischristmas
23.01.2022 As the sun sets on 2020, to say this year has had it's ups and downs is an understatement. As a nation we have had it all from droughts to bushfires to floods and lockdowns. To see the industry I love being totally decimated has certainly been disheartening. I have shared in the disappointment of my clients having their dream adventures cancelled and the arduous task of unpicking all the planning we had done together. We have had our hopes raised when domestic borders starte...d to open up, then dashed shortly after with them closing again. On the other hand I have had the pleasure of helping multiple people return to Australia when their other plans have failed, many of whom I had not previously met. So, I would like to take this time to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this year and to let you know that even though I am taking on "other work" (part time) I am still here for your NSW and domestic travel needs and plan to be around for the long haul when we can all travel relatively freely again. When I look around at the rest of the world and how they are coping (or not) with COVID, I am thankful that we live here in our little Australian bubble. Here's to a better 2021 - Happy New Year. Photo - Darwin Sunset 2018. #shoplocal #shopsmallbusiness #travelherenextyear. See more
23.01.2022 Yay! #Holidayherethisyear
22.01.2022 Thinking outside the box. Hopefully this won't be a once off.
22.01.2022 FREAKY FRIDAY: A cafe in Paris has had a novel idea to make sure people are social distancing. #teddybearspicnic #ILoveParis
20.01.2022 In March 1990 I embarked on my first work trip or as we like to say in the industry an educational or a famil (short for familiarisation tour). The photos are a bit dodgey along with my memory but that was a sign of the times no mobile phones with cameras back then The trip was a mega famil to Indonesia where they had invited 200 agents, we were split into groups of around 10 and sent to the various islands that make up Indonesia, at the end we all met up in Jakarta ...for a gala dinner. My first stop was Bali for 2 nights, where we did a quick wiz around Sanur and Nusa Dua, inspecting many hotels. It is no use me posting about these as they are no longer relevant to today .. and I don’t seem to have any photos. We then boarded a flight to Semarang on the island of Java, which was an experience in itself with condensation running down the inside of the windows and the plane shuddering when taking off and landing Upon arrival we headed up to Dieng Plateau which is a volcanic area with bubbling thermal pools , it is also home to the oldest Hindu architecture in Java, most dating back to the 8th and 9th centuries. Our next stop was to Bandung, the capital of West Java. My father used to visit here with the Airforce in the 70’s and 80’s, so it was great to see where he had been. Here we had the opportunity to wander through a great local market where there was a street lined with shoe stalls and another with filled denim, Kath and Kim would have loved it. Somewhere along the line we had an overnight stay in Yogyakarta where we visited a night club that had squat toilets, from memory it was quite an experience after a couple of drinks. One thing I most certainly won’t forget is coming home with a fat lip how you may ask? Well, I had decided to go for a swim on our last night (after the gala dinner), I dove into the pool and started swimming, to my surprise I came to a sudden halt when I hit, face first, into a set of steps in the middle of the pool and put my tooth through my lip . that is the story I have stuck to for 30 years anyway. I would love to hear some of your throwback travel stories. #throwbacktravel #indonesia #travelmanagersbowenmountain See more
19.01.2022 The end of an era.
19.01.2022 A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of spending the weekend in Mudgee with some of my travel colleagues. It was a great few days tasting the delights of Mudgee wines and produce, while sharing our stories of how we were coping with what COVID-19 has thrown at us. Here is a little article in one of our trade magazines about our adventure.
18.01.2022 "Live like a penguin" is episode 5 of being a modern explorer. Head to South Georgia near Antarctica to see how these wonderful King Penguins try to make their way to the water trudging through ice and mud. #adventureworldtravel #linbladnationalgeographic #togetherintravel #travelmanagersbowenmountain
17.01.2022 Queensland will be opening borders to Greater Sydney on 1st February, let's keep washing our hands and keeping our distance so WA can follow
17.01.2022 WACKY WEDNESDAY: Have you ever seen the Tom Hanks movie Terminal, where a man becomes stuck in an airport terminal as he is denied access to the USA and is unable to return home? Well here is the real life story of a man who had taken up residence in Hong Kong Airport since COVID-19 struck. https://karryon.com.au//the-real-life-terminal-man-hangs-/
17.01.2022 Something to look forward to.
16.01.2022 This is such a great deal and wonderful opportunity to reacquaint yourself with Sydney. For just $99.00 per adult and $65 per child 3-15 years you get the following: * Big Bus 24hr hop-on hop-off * Sea Life Sydney Aquarium * Wildlife Sydney Zoo * Sydney Tower... The ticket is valid for 30 days so you don't have to do them all at once. #ilovesydney #staycation
15.01.2022 I will be here in January - can't wait . Wineglass Bay Tasmania Credit: Luke Tscharke Photography #holidayherethisyear #travelmanagersbowenmountain
15.01.2022 Air New Zealand always do great safety videos, here is their latest. Hopefully we will soon be able to experience one of these. #TransTasmanBubble
15.01.2022 There's plenty to entertain in New South Wales. #DestinationNSW #VisitNSW #TravelManagersBowenMountain
14.01.2022 Mmmmm interesting!
14.01.2022 Can't think of what to get a loved one for Christmas, then how about a Travel Gift Certificate? International travel borders may be closed but our domestic ones are opening, Queensland is even letting in Sydneysiders! Before you know it Western Australia may decide to join the rest of us - or should I say let us join them over there. Put this on your Santa list. #thinkbigshopsmall #shopsmallbusiness #holidayherethisyear #shoplocal
14.01.2022 WACKY WEDNESDAY STORY: When pigs fly, you might say, so how about when cars fly. Cooper Pedy is set to be the place for trialling flying cars. It looks like another of the Jetson's visionaries is coming to light.
13.01.2022 Summer has arrived with a vengance, we have already had over 40deg days, thunderstorms and the serenade of cicades. So on those hot humid days, have a think about these "cool" hotels.
13.01.2022 Episode 7: "Seal of Approval" Follows the elephant seals and their cousins the fur seals - have a look at these cheeky creatures. #adventureworldtravel #linbladnationalgeographic #togetherintravel #travelmanagersbowenmountain
13.01.2022 Adelaide is a wonderful city to visit. There is no peak hour traffic, Central Markets are a fantastic place for a weekend breaky and browse, catch the tram to Glenelg and bask on the beach, walk the hallowed grounds if Adelaide Oval, checkout the wineries and much more #stayherethisyear #visitsouthaustralia #travelmanagersbowenmountain
12.01.2022 Woo hoo! Check out this great news #HolidayHereThisYear #shopsmallbusiness #shoplocal #travelmanagersbowenmountain
12.01.2022 Hopefully we will be able to spread our wings in the near future.#openborders #timetotravelagain
11.01.2022 After all the twists and turns of the mountains it was time to hit the straights of the west, driving from Tumbarumba to Coolamon where we stayed in the gorgeous Sweet Briar B&B. I can highly recommend a stop in this country town just 35 mins from Wagga Wagga and the same again to Junee where the famous Junee Licorice and Chocolate factory is a must - although I have to admit the chocolates and licorice we bought have already been devoured. Today we headed out to Narromine and of course we had to stop at The Dish for a photo op. #Coolamon #thedish #narromine #HolidayHereThisYear
11.01.2022 Episode 8 of the Modern Explorer is "South Georgia's Dark History" focusing on the impact humans have had on this remote Island and how it has recovered and become home to an abundance of wildlife. #adventureworldtravel #linbladnationalgeographic #togetherintravel #travelmanagersbowenmountain
11.01.2022 Now is an exciting time for travel-loving Australians. As we begin to venture out of our homes and see our borders open again, the question becomes, where to next? We are lucky to live in such a beautiful and diverse country, where many unique wonders can be found right in our backyards. With initiatives such as Crooked Compass' Outback of NSW tour launching in June 2020 there are now new opportunities for us to discover these. The tour takes you to areas often overlooked and... provides the rare chance to see restricted access historic sites with an accredited Indigenous guide. This outback tour and the other deals listed below just scratch the surface of what Australia has on offer. For help and inspiration planning your own #HolidayHereThisYear, contact me today @ [email protected]. Click here for the latest offerings: https://www.travelmanagers.com.au//Caroly/deals-and-tours/
11.01.2022 Last night I had the pleasure of staying in a Tiny House on the property Beverdale in Braidwood. The main homestead of Beverdale was built in 1842 and stayed in the same family until 1972. It is National Trust and Heritage listed and still has the original furniture. Whilst going for a stroll around the property which still runs cattle we were lucky enough to see a calf that had been born a few minutes prior to us coming upon it. This is such a great area to visit. #holidayherethisyear #shoplocal
10.01.2022 Bring it on! #seeyourownbackyard #seeaustralia
10.01.2022 THROW BACK THURSDAY: Bring on the high fringe and perm as we travel back in time to Christmas & New Year of 93/94 when hubby and I embarked on our first big overseas trip together. On our way to visiting a friend who was living north of Seattle we stopped in at Anaheim and Los Angeles visiting all the iconic places such as Disneyland, Universal Studios, 6 Flags , Hollywood, Venice Beach and downtown LA. Once we had had our fun being big kids we headed north to Bellingham wh...ich is a university town north of Seattle. Here we picked and chopped down our own Christmas tree and had Christmas lunch in the back of a pick up truck in the snow fields . Next we stayed at a place called Leavenworth which is a Bavarian style in the Cascade Mountains. Here we had a ball down hill skiing under lights where it was so cold that my hair froze. We also attempted to cross country ski by the moon light and what we thought would be a track of about 1km ended being 5km We then headed into Seattle for New Years Eve in an underground comedy club and also took in an ice hockey game which was brutal and super exciting. On the way home we soaked up the sun in glorious Hawaii , where I thought I would tackle the surf at Sunset Beach and I must say the surf won. Upon returning home we were met at the airport by family who advised they had evacuated our house due to bushfires - a stark reminder we were back in the land of Aus. I would love to hear about a travel first for you, it could be your first family holiday, your first overseas trip, first time on a plane - share your story
09.01.2022 "Animals of the Archipelago" is episode 3 of Modern Explorer. Still in the Falkland Islands Alizé and Tom show us penguins and birds including a raptor that is attracted to all things red. #adventureworldtravel #linbladnationalgeographic #togetherintravel #travelmanagersbowenmountain
09.01.2022 Bar is open.....yay! #holidayherethisyear
08.01.2022 When we can safely overseas I think this will be on my list.
08.01.2022 A sign of the times.
07.01.2022 You deserve to spend your days meditating on the beach, browsing local markets, lounging in cafes and kicking back with a local beer. Our guide to Byron Bay, coastal retreat and our mainland's easternmost point, has you covered. #TravelHereThisYear #ByronBay #Travelmanagersbowenmountain #LoveNSW
07.01.2022 On Sunday we travelled from Braidwood to Thredbo which was certainly an experience we won't soon forget. The journey between Braidwood and Cooma is approximately 115km, one third of which is unsealed dirt road. Under normal conditions this would not be too bad but when it is raining and foggy it can be a white knuckled experience, particularly for Jason on the motorbike. We made it in one piece .....just. Yesterday's drive was a totally different experience, twisting and wi...nding our way through the mountains and high country on a reasonably sunny day from Thredbo to Tumbarumba. I can see why motorcyclists and sports car enthusiasts love this area as I felt a bit like Fangio making my way through and although the dual cab Colarado handled itself well, I would have preferred to be driving an Astin Martin . #snowymountainsnsw #khancobinnsw #snowyhydro #holidayherethisyear
07.01.2022 Now that Tasmania is open for business, take some time out to see what it has to offer. Credit Tourism Tasmania #HolidayHereThisYear #travelmanagersbowenmountain
06.01.2022 To say this year has been a rollercoaster is an understatement. However, this week as been a little more uplifting . Last night I had the pleasure of delivering documents for (the first time in a long time) for clients heading to the Hunter Valley on a ladies weekend away . Then today I finalised payment for a family going to Byron Bay in place of the Thailand trip they were supposed to take earlier this year . I also received gorgeous flowers from my husband with a note reassuring me I will ride this storm. I am so glad to be a part of the TravelManagers family and look forward to bigger and better things to come
05.01.2022 Slowly but surely we are getting there. Please no one stuff it up
05.01.2022 Episode 6 takes us back to South Georgia to see the life of a King Penguin from bonding to raising chicks. #adventureworldtravel #linbladnationalgeographic #togetherintravel #travelmanagersbowenmountain
05.01.2022 South Australian Wine and Wildlife - 5 days/4 nights starting from $999.00 per person twin share, land only. Self drive from Adelaide via Kangaroo Island and the Adelaide Hills . Contact me for more details and availability. https://www.travelmanagers.com.au//south-australia-wildli/
05.01.2022 Check out this bit of Monday cuteness #linbladcruises #smallshipcruising #expeditioncruising
04.01.2022 Episode 4 of Modern Explorer "Adventurous Albatross" we learn about the Black-browed Albatross, the fluffy, downy huge chicks are a gorgeous site, while their parents bond for life which in some cases can be decades (and we think we have it tough!) #adventureworldtravel #linbladnationalgeographic #togetherintravel #travelmanagersbowenmountain https://youtu.be/tgwtG27mMY4
04.01.2022 The 9th and final episode is "A Tale of two Explorers", a brief history about Earnest Shackleton and the effects of climate change since his historic journey. #adventureworldtravel #linbladnationalgeographic #togetherintravel #travelmanagersbowenmountain
03.01.2022 Had a lovely day yesterday visiting a couple of wineries in McLaren Vale. We started with Chalk Hill Winery which is reasonable new, situated on a hill overlooking the valley, lovely surrounds, great food and they are also home to Never Never Gin. Sitting outside soaking up the view while enjoying a selection of their wines and delicious food was a great way to start the day. Next was The d'Arenberg Cube, currently host to a Salvador Dali exhibition. This quirky winery had c...olourful Alice in Wonderland style chairs, great views, a wine sensory room, and an Alternative Realities Museum. Even the bathrooms were an ode to the unusual nature and oddities of this place (it took a while to figure out how the taps worked). Last but not least was Samuel's Gorge winery. This quaint boutique property had sweeping views with a tranquil outdoor area. The staff were friendly, relaxed and passionate about the wines, such a lovely way to end the day. So next time you are in Adelaide take the short drive out to McLaren Vale, you won't be disappointed. #chalkhillwinery #drenbergcube #samuelsgorgewinery #holidayherethisyear See more
03.01.2022 Need a break? How about a Staycation at the Fullerton Hotel in Sydney where you can enjoy the following * Daily a la carte breakfast for two at The Place * USD$100 hotel credit per stay * Welcome amenity * Room upgrade (subject to availability upon check in)... * Priority check-in/check-out (subject to availability) #FullertonHotel #staycation #holidayherethis year See more
03.01.2022 #ExploreAustralia
03.01.2022 Time to head north to the gorgeous beaches of Byron Bay and surrounds. It is more than just Hollywood stars and Hippies - watch the whales go by on the Humpback Highway, take in the hinterland, have a latte in town. There is much to see and do in Byron Bay. #StayHereThisYear #LoveNSW #travelmanagersbowenmountain.
03.01.2022 Who can blame them, no airline can survive when you are only allowed around 50 passengers per flight. So sad for the innocent people stuck overseas and caught up in this with yet another cancellation.
03.01.2022 Do you feel like a little luxury when our borders open? Hayman have a deal exclusive to bookings through a travel agent - STAY 4 NIGHTS/PAY FOR 3 NIGHTS. Bookings need to be made between now and the 31st July 2020 for travel from 1st September - 20th December 2020. Conditions apply. Contact me at [email protected] #holidayherethisyear #haymanislandresort #immerseintohayman
03.01.2022 This post about the ACT opening it's borders to Queenslanders has gathered a bit of chatter. It is supposed to be an owl, what do you think it looks like? #openborders #travelaustralia #staycation
02.01.2022 Can't vacation but need to getaway? How about a staycation? The Fullerton in Sydney has some great rates which include: ** Breakfast for 2 **$100 spending credit (within the hotel) ** Free WIFI... **Complimentary surprise amenity Contact me for prices and availability See more
02.01.2022 Until the borders open up for our fellow Australian states, let me help you check out NSW. From the stunning beaches of Kingscliff to the outback of Bourke, try fresh oysters at Bermagui or canoe through Kangaroo Valley, sip on Australian wine in Mudgee or the Hunter Valley - there is so much to explore on our own doorstep. #DestinationNSW #VisitNSW #travelmanagersbowenmountain
02.01.2022 Two nights in Thredbo is not nearly enough with plenty of walks, it is also a mecca for mountain bikers this time of year. We made it to the top of Mt Kosciuszko where the fog was rolling in and out and telephone reception was better than at home. Lunch was spectacular at Eagles Nest Restaurant Thredbo with fantastic views over the ranges.
02.01.2022 FRIDAY FUNNY: I think I may go out and get one of these. #socialdistancing
01.01.2022 Queensland is set to open it's borders on 10th July (except to Victorians ... sorry). Now is a great time to escape the cold of the south, pack your bags and head north. Take in the thrills of the Gold Coast Enjoy the beaches and rolling hills of the Sunshine Coast Have an adventure on Fraser Island Fossick fo Dinosaur bones in the outback... Relax in the Whitsundays Escape the rat race and head to the Tropical North #TravelHereThisYear #DiscoverQueensland #LeaveALittleDifferent Contact me to tailor an itinerary - [email protected] See more
01.01.2022 We have been included in the Tourism Australia "Holiday Here This Year" campaign where you can create new memories with a travel gift certificate. Here is the link, you will need to "View More" a couple times to reach our section. https://www.australia.com//tr/holiday-here-this-year.html #shopsmallbusiness #shoplocal
01.01.2022 Anyone looking for a weekend in Melbourne - great shopping and restaurants. #HolidayHereThisYear
01.01.2022 While we are waiting for the interstate borders to open up again, how about a 'STAYCATION"? The Fullerton Hotel Sydney is offering a room upgrade, daily breakfast for 2, free parking and arrive at 3pm and out until 3pm - great for a sleep in. Contact me for rates and availability - [email protected]. #BelieveInTravel #staycation #fullertonhtelsydney #LoveNSW
