Sarah Fenton - MTA Travel Expert

24/06/2024

This is an exciting opportunity!
Join us on a breathtaking journey to South Africa in 2025🦒🐘

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure departing in August 2025, exploring the depths of South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Chobe National Park. Witness stunning landscapes, encounter wild animals, and delve into the rich history of these beautiful countries.

Don't miss our information day on Monday, 1st July at 2pm, located at Shop 5, 153 Mann Street, Gosford. Please RSVP, so we can accommodate you accordingly. Contact us today at 02 4325 8000.

19/06/2024

This is a fab idea! Who wants to literally “choose your own adventure “?

17/06/2024

Happy Birthday to Me! 8 years ago I backed myself to start my own travel agency business with the support of MTA - Mobile Travel Agents. To the friends and family, clients, colleagues and businesses who have supported me along the way, THANKYOU. This is very much a team effort and although I "work for myself" I definitely do NOT work alone. I love my tribe and am grateful for their support every day. Happy Birthday to us 🎂🥂
Now, where should we travel next to celebrate?

15/06/2024

Best job I ever had as a young person. Set me up for life with life long friends and memories. Do it!!!

If you're into living life on the road and travelling the world, then take our quiz to find out if being a Contiki Trip Manager is for you!

13/06/2024

Find out all about our new tour for 2025! - https://mailchi.mp/468300dfff53/hedonistic-hiking-new-tour-for-2025-launched

11/06/2024

30/05/2024

Some wonderful dinners here!!

Every Michelin-Starred restaurant in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden

27/05/2024

2026 Eclipse view sailings are on sale very soon - if you want to be amongst the first to secure your Azamara cruise cabin for this unique event celebration, pop a comment below and I'll give you a call. 😊

24/05/2024

...and the rivers
..and the lakes

(even if you're not used to them)

23/05/2024

Time to get ready for the Biggest Morning Tea for 2024 - If you do not know anyone who is hosting one and would like to donate to the Cancer Council through MTA - Mobile Travel Agents and our fundraising, you are very welcome.

Join me at my Biggest Morning Tea or donate online to help me reach my fundraising goal! Together, we can help Cancer Council raise much needed funds.

21/05/2024

YES way!

21/05/2024

Ponant Kimberley Cruise - Day 13 - Broome / Cable Beach and Home

After a wonderful 10 days it was time to disembark in Broome (a very smooth process Ponant arranged) and spend some time exploring the Cable Beach Resort and the stunningly beautiful (and swimmable) Cable Beach.
A transfer to the quaint Broome Airport, and smooth flight home to be back with the family by bedtime.

was beautiful and I highly recommend a couple of nights here at the start or end of your cruise adventure. Amazing location, rooms and food with inviting pools and recreation facilities to enjoy.

As usual, read more .....
https://agents.mtatravel.com.au/sfenton/travel_blog_detail/3191

I hope you enjoyed reading about my adventures as much as I have enjoyed sharing them with you.
Until next time......

20/05/2024

Ponant Kimberley Cruise - Day 12 - Lacepede Islands

The weather gods did not play nice today. The 30 knot winds prevented us from getting to the nature reserve of the Lacepede Islands, as it was too unsafe to launch the zodiacs. We had extra enrichment activities scheduled, watch the birds form the deck of the ship, saw Brown Bo***es and Frigate Birds, and enjoyed the ships spa facilities that afternoon with a pedi and a massage before the final night gala dinner. It was lovely to have all the crew presented to us to thank, including those who work "in the shadows" as the captain said.

Read more here ....
https://agents.mtatravel.com.au/sfenton/travel_blog_detail/3190

19/05/2024

Looks like a mumma bear exhausted on a Sunday night trying to get everything prepared for the week ahead. Or is that just me 😂

"I'm so sleepy, who is going to offer to carry me?"

📸© Studio PONANT - Julie Lacombe

19/05/2024

Ponant Kimberley Cruise - Day 11 - Montgomery Reef / Freshwater Cove

Lets tick off the list - Shark, dolphin, green sea turtle, sea snake, various birds, saw them all around the magical Montgomery Reef today. A hot day and a little bit of chop to navigate in the zodiacs, but the spray kept us cool. The reef is submerged at high tide so we had a small window of time to see it exposed and the life it supports.

This afternoon at Freshwater Cove we were welcomed to country by a Traditional Owner, heard his stories, learned about the many uses of the plants in the region and how resin is made, saw a HUGE termite nest, a nesting Osprey, a fresh water spring coming from a tidal rock platform, the list of experiences for our two stops today goes on and on. Completed with a walk thru the smoke from a eucalyptus fire on the beach to cleanse us before we reboarded the Le Laperouse.

As usual, read more here....
https://agents.mtatravel.com.au/sfenton/travel_blog_detail/3189

18/05/2024

This company is amazing travel with. If you like small group travel staying in more boutique accommodations then let’s talk!

Book next year’s adventure at this year’s price!

Our price freeze has launched ❄️ For a limited time only, you could secure your 2025 escape for a 2024 price! Which destination have you got your eye on next?

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Offer ends 1 July. T&Cs apply.

18/05/2024

Learn what to look for in a policy at my Travel Night on Tuesday at The Whistler. Starts at 6pm. Please let me know if you can make it 😊

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18/05/2024

How beautiful 🤩

24 hours of daylight at the northernmost point in Europe ☀️

This atmospheric phenomenon has many names – “Polar Day”, “Nightless Night” – but the most common is the “Midnight Sun”.

This week marks the start of the Midnight Sun season at the North Cape, the northernmost point in Europe sitting at about 1,306.3 miles from the North Pole. The sun won’t set again until after July 31.

Have you experienced this natural wonder?

📷 Carina Dunkhorst

18/05/2024

If you need insurance on your next trip come and hear Dee from Go Insurance speak at my travel night on Tuesday 21 May at The Whistler in Maitland. RSVP below…. Drinks and nibbles and presentations start from 6pm

Tried and tested by hundreds of thousands of Australians, for peace of mind you can count on.

18/05/2024

Nice one!

18/05/2024

Ponant Kimberley Cruise - Day 10 - Collier Bay

A stunning archipelago of islands, birdlife, unusual rock formations, today was all about Talbot Bay and the Horizontal Falls. Due to it being a Neep tide at our visit, the waters were not thundering, so plan your cruise to be here on a Spring Tide if you want to see the falls at their powerful best. Nevertheless, 2 more wonderful zodiac cruises with the Ponant Expedition Team in the most glorious weather in beautiful country. Finally made it for a swim in the ship swimming pool today (and lapped against the water jets for a while) before enjoying a pre dinner tour of the suites on the ship - so spacious and homey. They were lovely. My camera could not capture the stars tonight, but Kyle gave a fabulous astronomy and dreamtime star talk.

Read more here....
https://agents.mtatravel.com.au/sfenton/travel_blog_detail/3188

17/05/2024

Now this would be rather special…. Do you enjoy ballet?

PONANT invites you to enter the world of dance on a unique voyage in partnership with the Opéra national de Paris. Between Athens and Venice, you'll be spellbound by the choreography performed by the Stars Valentine Colasante and Mathieu Ganio, accompanied by several of the company's dancers.
Embark on this journey on 1 August 2024 👉 https://l.ponant.com/cruise-paris-national-opera

📸 Elena Bauer

17/05/2024

Ponant Kimberley Cruise - Day 9 - Hunter River / Porosus Creek

A lot of time in the zodiacs today with two trips (cruises, no landings) each nearly 2 hours long. But what a wonderful way to spend all this time with the Ponant Le Laperouse Expedition Team - more and more and more information, stunning scenery and views, insights and learning and appreciation of this beautiful region.
The saltwater croc in these photos is the one I saw, but the image is from .alexandre as with my camera he was barely visible. What a cutie!

Steve did these trips in shorts and t-shirt with sunscreen. I used long legs and long sleeves to make sure I did not burn - and being on the water and on the move all the time I was surprised that I was not as hot and uncomfortable as I thought I would be - it was quite pleasant. Don't overthink your "expedition" clothing - wear what is comfortable for you in hot weather and what is best for your skin. The wide brim hat was great for me, but a baseball cap and sunscreen worked just as well.

Definitely worked up an appetite today for a nice cold French Champagne and afternoon tea back on the ship!

Read more here....
https://agents.mtatravel.com.au/sfenton/travel_blog_detail/3187

16/05/2024

Kenya - Ancestral home of the safari.
It could be argued that "safari" was born in Kenya, with the primal drama of lion, leopard, and cheetah hungrily following a sea of wildebeest so immense, at times it seems the earth itself is moving. The annual Great Migration, Africa's single most famous safari draw, occurs every September and October as animals travel between Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenya's Masai Mara Park reserve. The park takes its name from famous nomadic Masai people, who wander as freely across the Kenya–Tanzania border as their cattle. There is more to Kenya than safaris, though: from coral reefs and white-sand beaches to tea plantations (plus a tourism infrastructure that can get you to all of them) you're not likely to get bored.

The Big-Five, Serengeti, and the nomadic Masai are just some of the experiences you'll have in Kenya with G Adventures.

16/05/2024

Ponant Kimberley Cruise – Day 8 - Swift Bay / Mitchell Falls

Today was highlight after highlight after highlight. The helicopter ride over the Mitchell Plateau to stunning waterfalls and swimming hole, more Aboriginal Rock Art and amazing stories, then the sunset cocktail party. Hard to pick a winner today - it was all magic. Thankyou Ponant for these amazing memories.

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https://agents.mtatravel.com.au/sfenton/travel_blog_detail/3186

15/05/2024

I think I’d like this Ponant cruise experience next …. What do you think?

14/05/2024

Ponant Kimberley Cruise – Day 7 - Careening Bay

Careening Bay was named by Lt Philip Parker King after his ship, the HMC Mermaid, was careened there during his third voyage of discovery in 1820.
Our group was going ashore after lunch today, so we had an easy morning on board Ponant Le Laperouse. We attended lectures, grabbed a coffee and read in the Observation Lounge for a while (ate more food!)
The highlight Boab tree was very cool, but it was just as much fun watching the hermit crabs run around, discover a Bower Bird nest and just soak up the warmth under clear blue skies. The Expedition Team on board again excelled today with their knowledge, warmth and expert presentations.
Read more here!
https://agents.mtatravel.com.au/sfenton/travel_blog_detail/3185

14/05/2024

Ponant Kimberley Cruise - Day 6 – Ashmore Reef Technical Stop

As this ship is French flagged, and this itinerary starts and ends in Australian ports, Maritime Law requires that at some point every 30 days the ship leaves Australian waters – and by sailing to Ashmore Reef we enter International Waters. This stop is made on every Darwin - Broome sailing, with an alternative stop made on the Broome - Darwin direction itinerary.
I cannot tell you about the abundant wildlife that is supported by the reef as we had a medical emergency on the ship and a crew member had to be airlifted to Broome Hospital, so we were delayed overnight, off loaded him into a helicopter (no landing pad on this ship - he was winched up - in 25 knot winds its was incredible) and he is now recovering well we are told. The Captains communication with us around this event was excellent - informative enough, professional, and stopped all the gossip and supposition. The crew quickly facilitated alternative on board activities and programs,
Today we also spent time in the Blue Eye Lounge listening to a talk on sharks (the lounge is not open all hours - just for events and some nights after dinner as per the daily planner
I loved how every now and then we would see a zodiac "fly" past our window on this cruise - they were lifted by crane in and out of the water for every excursions and stored on Deck 7 - we watched them going up and down and the crew jumping into them from Deck 2 as they passed by.

Read more here
https://agents.mtatravel.com.au/sfenton/travel_blog_detail/3184

14/05/2024

Tour Japan: The past is the future
Nowhere on the planet do the modern and the ancient coexist more harmoniously than in Japan. Kimono-clad ladies chatter on futuristic phones while blurring by on the fastest trains in the world; thousand-year-old Zen temples are dwarfed by seas of skyscrapers; and neon signs are reflected in flooded rice paddies studded with green. Here, the future and past are like roommates in a Tokyo-sized apartment, sharing a space that seems too small for either but which miraculously accommodates both in a harmony that could only be Japanese. Endlessly fascinating and fascinatingly foreign, enigmatic Japan is a culture irresistible to Westerners, one that hits you like a sumo wrestler at full tilt.

Something a bit special - a bit luxe...... Geluxe! With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest. Only with Adventures

Japan is a country made for the adventure seekers. It bridges modernity and ancient traditions like almost no other place on earth. From discovering the villages outside Kyoto on foot, to kayaking Japan's deepest lake, to walking the breathtaking Michinoku Coastal Trail, this adventure invites you t...