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Explore Galapagos Cruise with Wendy Petrie and Viva Expeditions
South America

Galapagos Cruise with Wendy Petrie and Viva Expeditions

10 Nights
Transfers
Breakfast daily
All meals onboard the Horizon Trimaran
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$ 18,456
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Explore Intercontinental Perth City Centre
Perth

Intercontinental Perth City Centre

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3 nights
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$ 1785
per person share twin
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P&O Cruises

Up To GBP400 Onboard Spending Money
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Explore 16 Night Grand Tassie Tour - Self-Drive
Tasmania

16 Night Grand Tassie Tour - Self-Drive

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16 Nights
14 Day Car Hire
Sightseeing
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$ 5405
per person share twin.
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Explore Essential Vietnam & Cambodia - with G Adventures
Vietnam & Cambodia

Essential Vietnam & Cambodia - with G Adventures

16 Nights
17 day tour
Meals as specified
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$ 3055
per person share twin. International Flights are additional
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Explore Avalon Waterways
Europe

Avalon Waterways

Fly Free on Romantic Rhine Cruises
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Europe

Avalon Waterways

Fly Free Plus Save on Magnificent Europe
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Explore Three Capes Long Weekend Guided Walk
Tasmania

Three Capes Long Weekend Guided Walk

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5 Nights Accommodation
Guided Walk
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Meals
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$ 4675
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Explore PS Australian Star Cruise Final departure - 02 Nov 26 on sale!
Victoria

PS Australian Star Cruise Final departure - 02 Nov 26 on sale!

3 Night Cruise
Sightseeing
Return Train Transfers
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$ 2989
per person share twin. Flights are additional
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Explore 5 Day Hobart City Stay - Mövenpick Hotel
Hobart

5 Day Hobart City Stay - Mövenpick Hotel

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4 Nights
Sightseeing
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$ $1999
per person share twin
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Explore Japan, Honshu | Group Hosted Tour | 2027
Japan

Japan, Honshu | Group Hosted Tour | 2027

15 Nights
Breakfast daily
Lift passes
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$ 8850
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Explore Saletoga Sands Resort & Spa
Samoa

Saletoga Sands Resort & Spa

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5 Nights
Transfers
Breakfast
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$ 1199
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Jared Wilson

Jared Wilson

House of Travel Christchurch City


No. of countries visited: 40+ 

Favourite place to visit: Anywhere in South America

Next place on the list to visit: Kenya


Quote: “Never pass up a bathroom”

About me: With over 2 years of solo travel across 40+ countries, I am passionate about immersing myself in new cultures and uncovering the unique experiences each destination has to offer. Fluent in Spanish, Latin America is my particular area of experience and expertise. Whether you're after an exciting adventure or a peaceful getaway, I’m committed to designing a memorable and seamless trip tailored specifically to you. 

Why I love travel: It allows me to escape the sometimes repetitive nature of daily life. I enjoy experiencing new places or returning to ones that I love. I like making connections with people from places around the world and having experiences that can’t be replicated.

My travel tips:

  • Meet the locals Almost all of my favourite and most cherished travel experiences have involved meeting and making friends with the local people. It is a sure-fire way to have a more unique and intimate holiday experience.
  • When in Rome A cliché but one to that will enrich your travel, observe how the locals live and learn from it. Try the local brew or dish, join in on the fun. Also respect local customs and traditions, this will allow a richer and safer experience.
  • Expect the unexpected- Be ready for unforeseen circumstances that will inevitably occur at some point during a trip. If you are expectant and prepared for troublesome scenarios you can save yourself a lot of grief. After all, you want to make your break from reality as stress free as possible.

My top 3 favourite destinations:

  • Colombia- An up and coming travel destination, a country cursed with the reputation earned from its past. It is extremely geographically diverse and amazing bang for your buck. I still haven’t found a country with warmer and friendlier people.
  • Spain- A country full of amazing destinations to discover, with a rich history and a world class gastronomical scene. The fun loving people, the nightlife and the picturesque towns with uniquely their Spanish architecture are a must experience.
  • Mexico- Mexico is a country which is truly fascinating, an amazing place to get to know. It’s a big country with lots to explore - like the US it is made up of states (32), the more you see the more you’ll want to see. It is full of the most beautiful places you’ve never heard of. The locals are extremely friendly and of course the cuisine one of the best and most famous on the globe.

What’s in my suitcase:

  • Spare phone, cables and a travel adaptor- Fact is electronics are a very important travel tool and to be prepared is important so you don’t have to go in the dark.
  • A Journal- A great way to record all the little details and memorable moments. When moving fast and or experiencing a lot we naturally forget things. Writing it down will help to recall in future and also to have what you’ve written forever is something special.
  • Travel cubes- Will help you to keep your suitcase nice and organised for easy packing and ultimately will save you time making things easier to find.

My most memorable travel stories:

  • Walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain together with part of the Camino Portugues from Lisbon to Porto – totalling 1200kms. My hiking shoes broke so I did the last 1000kms in Sandals.
  • Doing a 32 day Top Deck bus tour around Europe. Easily one of the best months of my life full of laughs and all round good times. I made some strong friendships and saw a lot in such a short space of time.


Jared

Vanessa Allan

Vanessa Allan

House of Travel Christchurch City

Born and raised in Durban, South Africa; Vanessa has been in the travel industry for 24 years and has proudly called herself a kiwi for the past 5 years. Starting her career in planning holidays for clients, Vanessa quickly found her passion is with business travel - working in this fast past division of travel drives her every day. 

"I love building strong relationships with my clients. I thrive on a good challenge and love to sink my teeth into a big group. Attention to detail and customer satisfaction is paramount to me. I like to think outside the box providing my clients with the best possible solutions to their travel needs." 

When away from the desk, family time is important for Vanessa. Along with her husband she loves to watch and support their teenage son in his sporting endeavors. When off the side-lines she enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially outdoors and finding new and interesting places to dine. 

When Vanessa travels, she loves to experience new cultures, food and wine throughout the world. 

Favourite place to visit: London
Next place on the list to visit: Italy

Vanessa 

Penni McDonald

Penni McDonald

House of Travel Auckland City

As the stores resident cruise specialist without a doubt my favorite way to travel is by ship. 11 cruises so far & inspections of a further 20+ ships.

River cruises on the Nile, Danube & Rhone. Ocean cruises in the South Pacific, Caribbean & NZ.

Penni

Kirsty Stalker

Kirsty Stalker

House of Travel Northlink (formerly Northlands)

With over 12 years in the industry I have always had travel and tourism in my blood, including working as cabin crew for nearly 8 years. I was so lucky to visit so many great destinations while working and on personal trips. 

When I'm not working you will find me at home cooking and spending quality time with my young family and friends. 

Kirsty

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