Donna Occhipinti - Personal Travel Manager

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Donna Occhipinti - Personal Travel Manager

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19/06/2024

After our big day out on Monday it’s been wonderful to have 2 full days of complete R & R. 🙌

Swimming, shopping, eating, games, laughs, drinks, sun, massages, reading, naps, basically just the perfect time away and together ☀️🍻

We have another adventure planned for tomorrow that we’re all very excited about so watch this space to see how that pans out!! ☺️

17/06/2024

A huge part of my business is helping multi generational families come together for relaxing, adventurous or cultural holidays so I was very excited when I was finally able organise some of mine for a week of togetherness!! 🙌

As a belated 50th birthday gift to ourselves, on the weekend my twin and I brought our 2 families and our folks to Bali and we couldn’t be happier!😀

Our first few days have been for enjoying each other and our amazing villa, relaxing, eating, drinking and lots of laughter, everything we needed! 🍻☀️😘

Today we had an incredible snorkeling adventure that I’ll share with you soon… my heart so, so is full ❤️

11/05/2024

A truly wonderful treat right here in my own backyard tonight! is certainly not something you see everyday!!
Did you see it too?

07/05/2024

Today was day one of the CLIA Live Melbourne 2 day annual cruise seminar. 🚢

CLIA or Cruise Lines International Association has brought together 28 Ocean, River & Expedition cruise suppliers to offer accredited agents in-depth cruise line product training and to keep us updated on all things cruise.

It's no surprise that the demand for cruising is greater than ever and every operator is doing all possible to strengthen their brand, the value they offer and to improve their ships, inclusions, itineraries, dining, entertainment & services to stay competitive and retain their slice of the very big pie.

Connecting the right client to the right cruise is so important and no matter if you're looking to book a stand alone cruise or incorporate a cruise as part of a larger itinerary, more than ever there really is an option to suit every standard, demographic & budget and I'd love to help you find the perfect fit!!

01/05/2024

Home sweet home 🥰

Thank you to all of my family, friends, colleagues & clients who reached out yesterday to see if I was affected by the Bonza cancellations.

Who would have thought after praising them so much only last week that I would be one of those people affected on the day they were unfortunately grounded!

I bought us new flights home and although we had a few more hours to kill and we had to then get from Melbourne to Avalon to collect our car, all in all it could have been worse.

It would be a real shame if Bonza don't survive. Regional passengers really need an alternative to travelling to main hubs to travel domestically, I for one would be more than happy to pay more for the convenience and perhaps by charging more they'd be able to stay afloat.

In my time in travel I've seen my share of airlines collapse, most notably Ansett in 2002 so if a 66 year old airline can go under anyone can. I'm really hopeful they can be saved, more airlines create competition and that is the best way to keep the fares fair!!

30/04/2024

Our little Sunny Coast break was just what we needed. ☀️

Walks & waterfalls, beaches & beer, markets & margaritas, sunshine & siestas but most importantly so much fun with our beautiful friends! ☺️

The recharge long weekends give is seriously underrated! 🙌

(PS - Might have sung Bonza’s praises a little too soon 😬)

25/04/2024

There’s a first time for everything! ☺️

The convenience of flying out Avalon + the bargain fare was too good to refuse for a sunny long weekend visiting friends on the Sunshine Coast! ☀️

This was my first time flying Bonza but I doubt it’ll be the last! I honestly couldn’t fault them. Check in was quick, we departed early, the flight was smooth and the service was great, if only they offered more destinations! 💜

04/03/2024

Too good not to share! 😀

Last week while in Tokyo my boys did the Official Street Go-Kart experience!

Dressed in character costumes they sped around the city in Go-karts for an hour including zipping through Shibuya crossing! So much fun!

I pre-booked this experience as part of their holiday package as it often sells out months in advance and I can see why by the smiles on their faces! They both absolutely loved it, a definite highlight of the trip so far!

27/02/2024

Just a brief snapshot of the first week of my favorite fellas Japanese journey! 🇯🇵

Highlights so far include Shopping in Osaka, visiting Fushimi Inari shrine at dawn to beat the crowds, hiking to the tea house atop Mount Kintoki, Hakone in the snow, Otagi Nenbutsuji temple, Arashiysma bamboo forest, a bullet trains across the country, unseasonably early cherry blossoms, a stay in a traditional ryokan with daily onsens & of course the incredible food! 🍱 ⛩️🗻🌸

They’re now in Tokyo for a few days before heading north to Kiroro Peak in Hokkaido for a week of skiing & boarding! ⛷️🎿❄️

I honestly seriously love this for them but I’d be fibbing if I wasn’t just a little jealous!!
I’ll get there one of these days! 🤞🏻

20/02/2024

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 18 months since Liv & I visitied Türkiye for her 21st birthday Mother, Daughter trip and now it’s time for my boy to enjoy his special father & son birthday experience! 🥰

Last night Mr O and the Man Child took off for Japan where they will spend almost 2 weeks exploring Osaka, Kyoto, Hakone, Fuji & Tokyo before flying North to Sapporo where they’ll live it up at Club Med’s Kiroro Peak Ski resort for a week! ❄️ ⛷️ 🍣 ⛩️

I’ve said it before and I’ll just keep saying it, gifting experiences over stuff wins every time!! 🙌✈️

Seeing as I’ve planned and paid for the whole trip I don’t think it’s too much to ask for a couple of nice pics along the way but unfortunately with my funny fellas that is easier said than done so you’ll get what I get!! 🙄🤦‍♀️ (serves em right!! 😂)

Safe travels my boys & let the shenanigans begin!! 🤣 💜

19/02/2024

SO ABOUT LAST WEEK!! 🥳🥂

I was whisked away for a day of pampering, a surprise mid week party and then a lux weekend away to the stunning Paperbark Camp in beautiful Jervis Bay NSW.

As the number one organiser of our family (insert control freak here 😝) it was so lovely to be on the other side of the arrangements to just go with the flow and enjoy what came next and boy did it keep coming! ❤️

My womb mate and I were completely and utterly spoiled by our families who went above and beyond to give us a 50th birthday we will never forget! 🥰

05/02/2024

My gorgeous client Jaana has just returned from a trip of a lifetime exploring Canada’s west coast including visiting Vancouver, skiing in Whistler & exploring Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise & Calgary! ☃️⛸️🎿

After experiencing temperatures of less than -25 degrees she thawed out with a stopover in Moorea, Tahiti on the way home! 🌴🤿☀️

Two completely different destinations but what a fab combo!! 🙌

If you could visit only 1 place, hot or cold which would you choose, winter wonderland or island paradise? ❄️🌺

22/01/2024

🥳 🎉Time sure flies when you’re having fun!! 🎉 🥳

When I made the decision to begin a business partnership with TravelManagers in January 2014 I could never have predicted, even with a global pandemic thrown into the mix, that I’d still be running a successful , independent travel business 10 years on! ✈️

What started as an opportunity to allow me to be home based to work around my young family after our sea change became a way of life and even now that my kids have grown & flown the coop I can’t ever imagine doing what I do, a job that I love & am still passionate about, in any other capacity.

I’ll be forever grateful to my family & friends for their endless love & encouragement, to my large & loyal client base for trusting in me & allowing me to be such an integral part of making their travel dreams a reality and to the TravelManagers national partnership team & my fellow agents for their unwavering support & guidance along the way. I may be a sole trader but I’ve never felt isolated or alone and I’m proud & grateful to say it’s taken a wonderful village for my business to grow & thrive over the years. 🙌

So cheers to the last 10 years and all of the wins, losses and ups & downs that running a business entails and here’s hoping the next 10 are bigger, better & filled with many, many more travels! ✈️ 🥂 🥰

06/12/2023

We’ve had a lovely, relaxing time so far & although the weather has been hit & miss there’s still been plenty of beach time for me & dive time for Mr O. 🤿

Yesterday we left the hustle and bustle of Waikiki for our very own Oahu road trip ticking off the Manoa falls hike, Dole plantation, Green World coffee farm, North Shore beaches, a shrimp truck dinner & sunset at Pipeline. 🌅

It was the perfect way to experience the island & see a few sights we’d not seen before at our own pace & we did it in style in a Mustang convertible! 🚘

A tour is another great way to see lots of this beautiful island in a short time but if you or, in my case, your travel companion, is game to drive on the wrong side I absolutely recommend going for the independent route! ☺️

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🥳 🎉Time sure flies when you’re having fun!! 🎉 🥳 When I made the decision to begin a business partnership with TravelManagers in January 2014 I could never have predicted, even with a global pandemic thrown into the mix, that I’d still be running a successful , independent travel business 10 years on! ✈️ What started as an opportunity to allow me to be home based to work around my young family after our sea change became a way of life and even now that my kids have grown & flown the coop I can’t ever imagine doing what I do, a job that I love & am still passionate about, in any other capacity. I’ll be forever grateful to my family & friends for their endless love & encouragement, to my large & loyal client base for trusting in me & allowing me to be such an integral part of making their travel dreams a reality and to the TravelManagers national partnership team & my fellow agents for their unwavering support & guidance along the way. I may be a sole trader but I’ve never felt isolated or alone and I’m proud & grateful to say it’s taken a wonderful village for my business to grow & thrive over the years. 🙌 So cheers to the last 10 years and all of the wins, losses and ups & downs that running a business entails and here’s hoping the next 10 are bigger, better & filled with many, many more travels! ✈️ 🥂 🥰 #travelmanagers #travelagent #soletrader #10yearsinbusiness #travel #bosslady #thankyou #grateful #wanderlust #traveladdict #smallbusinessbigdreams #lovewhatido #traveller

We’ve had a lovely, relaxing time so far & although the weather has been hit & miss there’s still been plenty of beach time for me & dive time for Mr O. 🤿 Yesterday we left the hustle and bustle of Waikiki for our very own Oahu road trip ticking off the Manoa falls hike, Dole plantation, Green World coffee farm, North Shore beaches, a shrimp truck dinner & sunset at Pipeline. 🌅 It was the perfect way to experience the island & see a few sights we’d not seen before at our own pace & we did it in style in a Mustang convertible! 🚘 A tour is another great way to see lots of this beautiful island in a short time but if you or, in my case, your travel companion, is game to drive on the wrong side I absolutely recommend going for the independent route! ☺️ #travelmanagers #oahu #hawaii #usa #travel #holiday #getaway #explore #Wanderlust #travelagent #roadtrip

Another day, another spectacular waterfall 🙌💦 I don’t wanna come home!! 🥶 #travelmanagers #travel #waterfall #tnq #queensland #holiday #travelagent

Happy Valentine’s Day! I got to walk down the aisle again! The romance is back!! ✈️🥰😂🥰 ✈️ #travelmanagers #travel #borntofly #wanderlust #weekendgetaway #getaway #letslive #virginaustralia #domestictravel