Rachael Chartres MTA - Mobile Travel Agents

25/04/2024

19/01/2024

Mount Cook, South Island, New Zealand

07/12/2023

So excited to be spending the next two nights on this beauty, Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady, watch this space 🛳️🛳️

27/09/2023

Virgin Voyages 6-night voyage on Resilient Lady.
Round trip from Melbourne, Australia.
For a limited time only save yourself up to 30% on Virgin Voyages out of Australia and New Zealand plus up to US$600 Bar Tab when you book by 30 September.
Always included is over US$600 in value - over 20+ eateries , tips are covered, Free Wi-Fi for all, unlimited group workouts and all essential drinks. Contact me on 0431 800 906 for more information.

24/05/2023

This surprise beautiful bouquet of flowers arrived today from my lovely clients. Such stunning colours! Feeling very thankful. ❤

26/01/2023

Happy Australia Day!! Wishing everybody a wonderful day ahead. 🥳

02/12/2022

This time last weekend after 3yrs I finally boarded a cruiseship again, 3 nights spent with a wonderful group of friends onboard Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas, not many photos taken on this adventure as was having far too much fun!
This time next week I will be getting ready to travel on Carnival Luminosa with my family. This will be a relaxing end to a very busy but successful year. 🎊⛴

09/10/2022

Sending a big thank you to Kylie from KWP Studios for my updated headshots. I can highly recommend Kylie for any style of photography.
For your next family or professional photo shoots please contact Kylie at the following; https://www.kwpstudios.com/ or follow https://www.facebook.com/KWPSTUDIOS

Fine Art Photography Studio in Flagstone, Queensland

12/09/2022

Exciting news announced today 🥳🛳
Disney Magic at Sea brings cherished Disney friends to our shores in 2023/24 for a series of special and limited-time 2–6-night sailings onboard Disney Wonder, cruises departing from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland October 2023.

Board the Disney Wonder and be immersed in the experience and magic of Disney storytelling, with favourite Characters, imaginative dining, Broadway-quality shows and themed parties every day. Adults even have their own exclusive spaces to rest and relax, including an adults-only pool area, elegant, sophisticated dining and the rejuvenating Senses Spa.

I am expecting these departures to sell very quickly, to avoid disappointment pre register your interest with me as soon as possible.

24/07/2022

Wild surf on the Gold Coast yesterday. 🌊

01/07/2022

Snowmobiles and Helicopters in Queenstown New Zealand!
Heading to Queenstown this winter? Check out this clip for New Zealand's only heli snowmobiling epic experience. Enjoy fabulous views as you cruise across pristine snow at an altitude of up to 6 000ft above sea level. A maximum of 6 guests per excursion operating 7 days per week throughout the winter season. This excursion is 2.5hrs in duration including a 15 minute helicopter scenic flight each way. Contact me for rates and further information at [email protected]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F9wr5mXw5U&t=22s

The other day I went for 2 hour guided snowmobiling tour with Queenstown Snowmobiles which started from Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters hangar at Queensto...

16/06/2022

So exciting to see Coral Princess depart on her first voyage out of Brisbane today. Next to join her is P&O Pacific Encounter then come November, Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas and just announced this week Carnival will be sailing from Brisbane. This gives so many more options for Queenslanders. 🥳🥳🥳

16/05/2022

International travel is good to go!
It has been a crazy, busy (but fabulous) 8 weeks since Australian restrictions eased, and so great to see so many new bookings and enquiries coming in daily.

There are still restrictions in place for many destinations, this can be confusing which is why us Travel Advisors are here to help instead of booking online.

17/04/2022

Happy Easter! Wishing everyone near and far a relaxing long weekend, spending time with friends and family. 🐥

22/03/2022

Last week we celebrated news of New Zealand opening to Australia earlier than expected AND then a double celebration as cruise ships are finally allowed back!!! 🤩
After 2 years our brand-new passenger cruise terminal is finally going to open.
Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and P & O are on their way!
Contact me on 0431800906 for more information or to book your next New Zealand or domestic cruise holiday. ✈️🛳

03/03/2022

Feeling ready to explore the world again?
Now is the time to dust off those passports and check expiry dates.
Currently you should allow up to 6 weeks for passport issues. The passport offices are finally busy again!! ✈️✈️✈️

04/02/2022

Hi everyone, Happy New Year to you all. 🥳🎉

I know I have been quiet on my page this month… I just wanted to let you know I am still here working full time in my office. It is a very busy time right now navigating through the different worldwide travel regulation and restriction guidelines as new travel enquiries come in daily.

Yes, we can travel again, but there are a few things to consider before booking. It’s certainly not as easy as it was pre covid and therefore choosing a Travel Advisor is more important than ever to help make those next overseas arrangements seamless when you feel the time is right to dust off that passport again.
Book your travels with me and I shall be there from start to finish. My clients are always advised at time of booking their options.
Have a wonderful weekend x

02/01/2022

Happy New Year!! 🥳🥳🥳
Welcome 2022!! Wishing you all a happy and healthy year ahead.
Take care x🎉😀

24/12/2021

Wishing everyone near and far a very Merry Christmas. Have a wonderful day tomorrow surrounded by family and friends ###

22/12/2021

Head to Heron Island and discover amazing turtle season encounters, take bird watching tours and eco reef walks on a coral cay. Then venture out on a full paradise tour to Bustard Head on the iconic LARC whilst staying in Seventeen Seventy.

Inclusions:
Luxury ‘Gold Class’s coach touring ex Brisbane
1 night Gladstone
2 nights Heron Island Resort
Daily Turtle & Eco tours with Marine Biologists and Nature Guides
Reef walk at low tide; Island walk, and bird watch walk
2 nights Town of 1770
Full day LARC eco tour to Bustard Bay Lighthouse and Middle Island
Historic Childers
Gympie
16 meals

Terms and Conditions
*Price is per person, based on twin share for travel departing 20th or 27th March 2022. Package is subject to change and availability. Tour will require a minimum of 20 passengers to depart. All passengers must be over fifty years of age. Valid for new bookings only, not combinable with any other offer. This tour has a strict Rating 2 – Moderate level of fitness is required to participate. For full terms and conditions, contact me on 0431 800 906 or [email protected]

26/11/2021

Quark Expeditions... Book one berth on a polar voyage get the second berth in the same cabin for 50% off..
Penguins or Polar Bears...Antarctica or Arctic....
If you are a small ship expedition enthusiast like me Quark Expeditions are a great choice for your Polar adventure.
Contact me for further information 0431 800 906 or [email protected]

Sale ends on November 30 and is valid for select 2022-23 voyages within Antarctica or Arctic.

Photo credits :
Photo 1 & 3- David Merron
Photo 2- Penny Ashford Photos
Photo 4 - Sam Crimmin

10/11/2021

Lest we forget...

10/11/2021

So many new policies and travel requirements between each state, country, tour operators & airlines. With ongoing daily support and training I have my clients covered for post covid travel. ✅

05/11/2021

When it comes to seclusion, social distancing and scenery Switzerland certainly have this covered.
Check out this series of photos courtesy of Switzerland Tourism.
Unobstructed views of the night sky in the evening and extraordinary views during the day. These ‘hotel rooms’ are available in the form of mountain huts, igloos & cable cars to wine barrels, rooftops & tree tents and are scattered throughout Switzerland set amongst or on top of the most beautiful surroundings.

12/10/2021

Continuing our road trip from Agnes Waters to Bargara Beach. Four nights beachfront.

First stop on day two was a meeting and walk through with the managers of Kelly's Beach Resort. This successful family business has been operating in Bargara for 18yrs.
There are 40 self-contained spacious villas scattered over 5.5 acres. Each villa is nestled around the tropical gardens to provide privacy from neighbouring villas. There is an easy walkway directly leading onto Kelly's beach.
Fabulous pool and amenities are on-site.

Next stop was the best day ever according to our Miss 11yr old. Cha Cha Chocolate shop, Bundaberg, Chocolate really was good.😍

Next a 10 minute drive out of Bundaberg to Splitters Farm. This is a 160 acre property offering farm stays : glamping, caravan etc or should you wish to call in for a few hours like us there are daily farm or self guided day tours.
This property is a working farm but the special thing about Splitters is its a safe haven and sanctuary for neglected farm animals. All proceeds from visitors go back to these animals in need.

A walk around the Botanical Gardens finished off the day.🤩

10/10/2021

An excellent day out on the water with 1770 Reef Tours exploring Lady Musgrave Island, snorkelling with turtles, mantra rays and colourful characters of the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
We set out on our catamaran bound for the lagoon. Within an 1.5hrs we disembarked our vessel to a glass bottom boat.
This soon gave us an insight of the coral and marine life we could expect to see once in the water.
After the tours concluded we had free time to snorkel the azure waters, meeting the marine life before heading back into the sunset concluding our tour for the evening at Town of 1770.
Thanks 1770 Reef we had such a fabulous day from beginning to end. 🐠🐟

02/10/2021

Yesterday we explored the Qantas Founders Museum.
Such a great day beginning with a airpark tour taking us behind the scenes and a walkthrough of some very historic aircraft including a private jet.
I made it out to walk the wing of the retired Boeing 747 & scrambled down a tiny ladder to view the cargo hold. 😬
In the evening we were back to experience the Luminescent light show, the effects were AMAZING!
The tour guides throughout the day were so informative it really was another brilliant day in Longreach 👌✈️ ✈️✈️✈️✈️

01/10/2021

Currently on the road exploring our Queensland outback.
What a fabulous self drive holiday it’s been so far, here are some pics from Toowoomba to Mitchell to Charleville.
Emus out and about walking with their babies in wide open paddocks with views for miles!
Stunning sunsets, the longest road trains, WWII secret base and Royal Flying Doctor Service Charleville. 🙌
Once we left Brisbane the roads have been so quiet, hardly any roadworks and not a traffic jam in site. 😄