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18/02/2025
We’re very excited to welcome Ebony to our team as our Client Concierge assistant. Make sure to say hello the next time you pop into our office - and see our new concierge office space!
Ebony is excited to start her journey in travel with Ferguson's Travel. Having worked at Camp Blue Star Summer Camp in North Carolina for 2 years, Ebony has discovered her love for travel and is looking forward to learning more about the industry. We're so excited to welcome her to the Ferguson's Travel team.
17/02/2025
Gemma is celebrating 21 years in travel in 2025!
Her passion for travel and care for her clients has seen her business grow substantially over the years and we wanted to show our gratitude for your support.
Like this post and tag a friend in the comments below by 11.59pm, February 26th to go into the draw to win a $100 travel voucher to be used towards a new booking!
Winner announced via our page on the 27th of February.
Thankyou to our lovely clients who dropped in these flowers earlier this week. We are very grateful for your support 💌
09/02/2025
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of . Hazardous tsunami waves are possible within the next three hours for coasts within 1000km of the epicentre, especially in Cuba, Honduras and the Cayman Islands.
If you’re travelling in the Caribbean, consider moving to higher ground. Monitor local media for updates and follow the advice of local authorities.
Australian Government travel advice for Greece. Learn more about local safety, laws and health risks.
06/02/2025
We're very excited to announce that Carnival are sailing from Melbourne!
"Carnival Adventure will make her debut in Melbourne in 2027 for a short season! Guests can sail directly from Melbourne to breathtaking Australian destinations, including Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, and Port Lincoln. These cruises are now available for booking, so secure your cabin early for your next Carnival adventure!
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Round-Trip Cruises from Melbourne:
Wed 24 Mar 6 Day South Australia
Tue 30 Mar 4 Day Kangaroo Island
Sat 3 Apr 4 Day Kangaroo Island
Wed 7 Apr 2 Day Getaway
One-Way Adventure:
For those eager to explore more, Carnival Adventure™ offers a 16-day journey from Singapore. This incredible itinerary includes Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Bali, Fremantle, and Albany, before arriving in Melbourne.
This is an incredible option for our skiers - the first direct flight from Australia to Hokkaido. Flights are on sale now with departures commencing in December 2025.
"With three weekly flights operated on an Airbus A330-200, this new route offers quicker access to Hokkaido's famous ski resorts like Niseko and Furano. Your customers can even hit the slopes in the morning before returning to Australia by evening."
We're so excited for our clients to benefit from this new service. The new Sydney to Sapporo flight will be the only non-stop service from Australia. Gemma books a number of clients' Japanese skiing adventures, contact her to book yours:
These are some Intrepid trips that our clients loved in 2024, which is your favourite?
1: Japan: Land of the Rising Sun
An onsen-soaking, sake-sipping, bullet train-zipping trip through Japan.
2: Explore Egypt & Jordan
Discover ancient cities and warming hospitality in the Middle East.
3. Premium Turkey in Depth
Journey into the heart of Turkey and discover hidden coves, fairytale landscapes and friendly locals.
4. Sacred Land of the Incas
See Machu Picchu from all angles on a high-flying Peruvian adventure.
5. Morocco Uncovered
Uncover the heart of Morocco from Casablanca to Marrakech.
Our director Gemma was lucky enough to travel to South Korea in November last year with InsideAsia Tours . Gemma travelled throughout South Korea, experiencing the bustling cities, gorgeous coast and cultural experiences on offer in this amazing destination.
Inside Asia have just launched a new group tour that follows a very similar itinerary to the tour that Gemma experienced. The new tour has a 10 day/9 night itinerary which ventures to Seoul, Jeonju, Busan and Gyeongju. Features include a dedicated guide, a more relaxed pace than many group tours, and with plenty of opportunities for clients to have time to explore on their own as well.
If you would like to make South Korea one of your next travel destinations, email Gemma today:
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Port Vila and surrounding areas on 17 December. There is widespread infrastructure damage, including to roads and buildings. Landslides have occurred. Essential services, including telecommunications, have been disrupted.
Transport services, including flights, have been impacted. Contact your airline for further information. Monitor local media for updates and follow the instructions of local authorities.
If you're an Australian citizen or permanent resident in Vanuatu, you can register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's crisis registration portal. Keep your registration details up to date so we can contact you.
Australians needing emergency consular assistance should contact the Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135 in Australia or +61 2 6261 3305 outside Australia.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck near Port Vila . There’s a tsunami warning in place. If you’re in the affected area, move to higher ground. Monitor local media for updates and follow the advice of local authorities. Read and subscribe: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/pacific/vanuatu
We will be closed from the 23rd of December until the 5th of January (inclusive). We look forward to seeing you in the office again from the 6th of January, 2025.
12/12/2024
SCHOOL HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIPS 📝
1. Pre-book airport parking
Melbourne Airport is currently undergoing construction to upgrade facilities for guests. This has resulted in a number of parking spaces being closed for the foreseeable future. To avoid stress, pre-book your parking to ensure spaces will be available when you are travelling.
2. Arrive early
Airports are extra busy over holiday periods, particularly Christmas! Arriving to the airport with plenty of time will enable you to easily find a carpark and make your way through security before your flight. Here are our recommendations:
International Economy Class - 3.5 hours prior to departure
International Business Class - 2.5 hours prior to departure
Domestic Class - a minimum of 1.5 hours prior to departure
3. Utilise Online Check-In
Check-in online for all flights where possible. This can be accessed via your airlines 'Online Check-In' link. To access your booking, use your airline booking reference and your surname. You will be able to access and amend seating and meal preferences and view any time changes.
Also Double Check:
- Dates and times are correct
- Passport validity (you must have 6 months validity from your return into Australia)
- You have applied for any necessary visas
- Have you checked with your doctor if you need a letter for any prescription medication that you take?
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Kings Canyon heli ride
Botanica - Santiago, Chile
Beautiful..
A sample of the incredible Tango - born here in Argentina in the 1880’s.
Just a snippet of the sheer volume of water… and this is a “low” volume!
Best time to visit Iguazu Falls :
High season is from October until March, with October usually seeing the Falls at their highest records, but the crowds are massive and everything is going to take a little longer. Avoid the tourists en masse and travel out of the high season…April is a great time to visit. Expect rain at any time of year - it’s a very green, luscious jungle with a tropical climate.
Ask for assistance in booking your Iguazu Falls trip - this had been on my wish-list for many years and I’m so glad that I have experienced this now to pass onto my clients. South America delivers every time in awe-inspiring fashion!
Helicopter ride over the Falls!
Incredible views from our heli ride today!
Tokyo Tower by night
Pretty magical 🥰
Day 1 : Arrival day and bullet train to the mountains
Our first trip on the Shinkansen from Tokyo station to Nagano. Loved how fast, efficient and enjoyable this was… what an impressive transport system!
Rather than ask Gemma where she has travelled to, you’d be better off asking where is left for her to explore. Fiercely curious, Gemma has lived and worked in three different continents. Add to that, 20-odd other countries she has visited.
After being a resident of the UK for twenty years, Gemma traded in cups of tea for Cosmopolitan cocktails and put roots down in the United States of America.
While living in Vali, Colorado, Gemma explored everything America had to offer, from the vast desert of Utah to the awe-inspiring Rockies. “I love the diversity of the USA!” Gemma says. “It offers something for every type of traveller.”
If you haven’t yet gathered, Gemma loves the outdoors and getting back to nature. Take for example, the time she went walking through the African bush, and spotted a huge bull elephant watching her from the other side of the river. Or when she stumbled across a little lion cub, hiding behind a rock, waiting for its mother to return with the spoils of an early morning hunt. “Once you have experienced Africa, it stays with you forever,” she says.
Despite having explored so much of the world, Gemma says she rates travelling here in Australia, just as highly. Last year, she was fortunate enough to experience an air safari over Lake Eyre and through Wilpena Pound, in the Flinders Ranges. “What amazed me most of all was the colours of our landscape and the breathtaking scenery,” says Gemma. “I’m passionate about selling Australian experiences. I especially love the Kimberley and its diversity!” From flying over the Bungle Bungles to staying in the Eco Beach Resort, Gemma can offer an Australian experience to suit your style.
Though knowledgeable in many areas, adventure travel is her expertise. She loves sending people to explore unusual destinations. “I’m currently working on an itinerary for Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kyrgyzstan!”
You’ve got to see her face light up in person, to get a feel for just how zealous this travel manager is.
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