Carleigh Wheeler - Personal Travel Manager

06/06/2024

I’m back from my sneaky Bali getaway and well and truly relaxed! I forgot how relaxing Nusa Dua really is!

A little update for you!

⭐️ Bali arrival gates-
I know many of you have already used these but for those who haven’t yet they are an absolute breeze and make arriving into Bali so quick! It took us 10 minutes from walking off the aircraft to luggage collection! You do need to pre do the visa online prior to arrival but I found that process quite easy! Then of course you need the customs form and tourism levy.

⭐️ Nusa Dua
I looked at multiple hotels during my visit & we stayed at the Sofitel Nusa Dua in a pool access room, there are a lot still in need of a renovation as the photos don’t always tell the true story, however still lovely I expected a little more when comparing to their website pics, Melia Nusa Dua is a big hit with many of you and it’s closing this October and when reopening in July 2025 🤞 it will become Paradisus By Melia which is set to bring a new high standard in All inclusive so I’m super excited to see what they do.

I still think splitting time up and finishing with 2-3 nights in Nusa Dua or Sanur to relax in a more chill area as Legian and Seminyak can be FULL ON!

⭐️ Potato Head Suites
We stayed 2 nights here in Seminyak in their ocean front studio and WOW! 🤩 the hotel is so unique and the experience from check in to check out was awesome! 🙌🏼 the rooms are stunning, little gifts from staff to take home, delish snacks and fresh juice is topped up for no additional and the views are incredible at sunset! Our room even had a full bar set up with recipe cards in to make drinks! 🍸

⭐️2025
I am already booking 2025 trips for many of you but just a reminder that most of the time you are getting a better deal to pre plan and book ahead! School holidays is a given for pre booking about 10 months ahead to get better deals.

Many people think 🤔 I don’t need an agent to book Bali but if that was the case I wouldn’t be this busy booking Bali like crazy and repeat clients multiple times a year! Bali is my jam! I have been there WELL over 40 times, I’ve lost count! I’ve stayed in many hotels / areas and I always make time to do site inspections to further my experience and knowledge !

Anyway just a wee little update for you all, I better crack on with my day and get bookings done! ❤️

27/05/2024

Check your passports peeps!

I hope everyone is well! Just want to send a friendly reminder to check how your passport is looking!👀 is there wear and tear? Is there pen marks 😬 , water damage etc?? Don’t risk it!

I’ve had many clients forget to check their expiry dates on their passport and forgetting that you need 6 months from the trip return date.

Not realising their passport is damaged and is at risk of being denied at the airport and TRUST ME it happens!

As of 1st July the cost for a new passport is increasing so NOW is the time to check and get that passport renewal sent off!

I’m off to Bali for a week for R&R chat soon!

🫶🏼😍

29/03/2024

I hope you all have wonderful, well deserved long weekend! 💚

25/03/2024

I am back from Mauritius & I wanted to give you all a run down

So for those who dont know Mauritius is a tiny island off the coast of Africa so it's not your typical Island holiday like in Asia for example. The island may be tiny but it takes a long time to get from point to point, as an idea 60 kms last week took us about 2 hours. The Island has a stunning coastline and each area is slightly different so that's where I come in to make sure you are in the right part of Mauritius for the holiday you are after.

Most of the hotels offer Half board to All inclusive & you need it, you can't just walk out the resort to find restaurants, bars & markets you mainly stay at the resort to relax and take in what they have to offer you, most have plenty of activities on offer to keep you busy if you are after more than laxing by the pool. There is one area with a bit more happening out of the resorts but not necessary to stay in that location in my opinion.

Sightseeing there are a few great things you can do, The Zipline/Quad was super fun & they also have hiking options with waterfalls, there are stunning catamaran trips to see dolphins & sea life & if you like Golf they have beautiful golf courses.

Overall it is a great place to visit, the island is very clean, not overcrowded at all, the people are so wonderful & it is very picturesque. Price wise I would put Mauritius in the higher end of the market as you wouldnt want to go budget in the accommodation TRUST ME. Air Mauritius also fly to Africa & Europe so its also a great option as a stop on the way home!

Some photos of the trip I haven't posted, if you think Mauritius might be for you let me know & I can assist with a package.

21/03/2024

LUX* Grand Baie

We stopped by and did a short inspection of another Lux property but on the west coast. I was surprised how different it was to the Belle Mare as this one had more of an industrial vibe but let me tell you it did not disappoint!!

The gym had a full spin class room which I was wowed with, again another stunning day spa and the rooms were stunning! They also had a nightclub which I didn’t expect!

The photos talk for them selves!

20/03/2024

LUX* Mauritius

I had the pleasure of staying at this incredible property on the East Coast of Mauritius!

Stunning rooms and villas, wonderful staff that are so accommodating and make excellent cocktails! The food WOW! 😮

I felt relaxed as soon as we arrived and didn’t want to leave, the day spa was one of the best I’ve seen and an excellent gym with all new top equipment.

It’s certainly not on the lower end price wise as it’s a top 5 ⭐️ but you do really get what you pay for. Quality and service all the way for the most enjoyable stay!

18/03/2024

Happy Monday everyone! Just a reminder I’m in Mauritius until Friday so I’ll get back to everyone’s booking request over the weekend!

Here is what I’ve been up to in the last few days courtesy of Air Mauritius and Wildlife Safari. 🇲🇺😍

Rum distilleries , zip lining , waterfalls , hotel inspections, sunsets!

I can’t wait to share the next few days with you!

11/03/2024

Koh Samui! 🇹🇭

As most of you know I spent the week in Samui! We did Pig Island and jungle ATV while we were there which was fun!

We stayed at Sala Samui on Chaweng Beach which was lovely! I think if we went back we would stay on the Bophut side and maybe split the time up on Koh Tao or a more secluded area just for more of a relaxing quiet time. But overall It was great to tick off a new part of Thailand and get a better understanding of it so I can best recommend to you all.

We actually got a bit sick while we were there so note to self to take plenty of meds as the chemists over there don’t sell anything strong enough! Rookie mistake on my behalf!

A reminder I’m off to Mauritius on Friday, This is my first hosted work trip since 2018 so I’m excited to share with you along the way the stunning resorts I get to visit and inspect!

At the moment I have limited space to assist with new bookings until the end of the month but I can refer you into another agent who can assist! 😍

23/02/2024

Happy Friday!! Quick update from me!

I’m taking on very limited new bookings until the end of March at this stage so if I am unable to help I will refer you into another agent who has the capacity 😻

I have been up to my eyeballs 👀 in new bookings since the New year so I’m taking a bit of time off and heading to Koh Samui for some R&R and then heading on a business trip to check out some Luxury hotels in the beautiful Mauritius 🇲🇺 A large portion of what I book is luxury travel so this is a great opportunity for me to first hand see some Luxe hotels and share them with you all.

While I’m away I will still be checking my emails but I’m not always as active on Facebook messenger so better to email me.🫶🏼

[email protected]

Chat soon 😘

31/01/2024

Well January was a little bit crazy! 🤪 I booked a ridiculous amount of you this month on trips for the next 12 months!

I am still getting through the enormous list however I do need to limit the amount of new bookings I take on to ensure I give each booking 100% of me and get everyone’s documents completed and ready to go! There is a tonne of admin work behind the scenes that a lot of you wouldn’t realise and I’m only one little human running the business.

So with that said there are times like now that I may need to pass you onto another agent in my network who may have the space to assist, so if you reach out for help and I can’t fit you in please know I will do my best to pass you onto an excellent agent for your destination! 🌍

It’s hard work being in such high demand but I’m loving all the support and I thrive off being busy! So I must be doing something right ♥️

08/01/2024

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Carleigh Wheeler is a Personal Travel Manager in Mindarie, WA. Call Carleigh Wheeler on 0433 181 853 to discuss your travel plans.

07/01/2024

Golf Holidays!

Many of you may not know but I assist planing & booking golf Holidays! I have several groups who I book annually on a golf trips all of Asia and beyond.

All your flights, accommodation, airport & course transfers, Green fees , caddy fees, cart fees & confirmed Tee times are included plus we can add on any sight seeing for the leisure days!

Email me on [email protected]

05/01/2024

PLAN AHEAD!

Thinking about going away for the School Holidays or for Christmas & New years ? It really does pay off to plan ahead! I had many clients pay 4 times as much as some to get to Bali at Christmas for example, so book ahead & Save! You can pay the deposit & pay it off monthly if that helps you budget it that holiday you want! 😍

2024 School Holidays in WA
🟡29 March - 14 April
🟣29 June - 14 July
🔵21 Sept - 06 Oct
🟢13 Dec - 04 Feb

DONT FORGET! Jetstar are flying direct to Phuket from the 6th of August! With great flight times its a perfect excuse to try or get back to Thailand!

03/01/2024

Happy New Year to all my wonderful customers!

2023 was my busiest year yet so I am really excited to see what 2024 has in store, I helped alot of you plan some absolutely incredible trips & I thoroughly enjoyed being apart of each & everyone of them, in fact in 2023 I booked well over 500 holidays!!! 😦

A massive thank you to all of you for supporting my small business & trusting me as your agent.

In 2024 where are we booking you to? 😜

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas from me and my three office side kicks! 🎄 🤶

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones! Thank you for all your support in 2023! ♥️

PS- it was eventful trying to get this photo 😂🫣

14/12/2023

Silly travel season is about to start for all of you departing for Christmas & New year getaways! I have booked a crazy amount of you to Bali, Thailand, South Africa and Europe just to make a few!

It’s super important to make sure your ducks are in a row before you go so a quick little check list for you!

✅ Passports are valid and have at least 6 months validity from the trip RETURN date
✅ You have checked your visa requirements
✅ You have comprehensive travel insurance
✅ You check over all your travel documents so you know what’s going on (lots of people don’t do this 😂)
✅ Checked your luggage allowance
✅ Pack important medicines

I can’t wait to hear how all your Christmas holidays are! We are normally away but after a year of a lot of trips have decided to have this one at home!

12/12/2023

Morning everyone!!!

It’s been a while since I last posted! These months just fly past so quickly! It’s been a few weeks now since I got back from the Maldives and it was incredible! We had the most amazing week of weather and we loved every minute!

We also stayed in a beach villa to experience what it’s like and it was great! So if the water villas are out of budget I still think a beach bungalow will be stunning!

If you love diving and snorkelling Maldives is wowza! I was in awe of the sealife just off the arrival jetty and the sand banks!

If Maldives is not on your bucket list then put it on!!! I get great deals so when you are ready hit me up so I can help make this dream as reality!!

09/10/2023

Hey everyone I hope you are all well! Summer is almost here! YAY

Just a quick message to let you know I'm about to go on annual leave until the 1st November I’m heading off to the beautiful Maldives for the first time! Bucket list destination for me too!

I won't be taking on any new bookings until this time so if you are wanting my help please send me an email & I will add you into my November booking list for when I'm back, Its been a crazy few months again as per usual booking ALOT of awesome trips, so even though I’m not always posting I can assure you I am non stop booking but like everyone I also need a break, not all of you know this but I am a one woman band! I run the business myself from home so I can't always help everyone as there are not enough hours in the day, I do try but there are times I have to try to pass you onto another agent who may have more time to assist.

During my leave I am still contactable for urgent questions about current trips that are due to depart or are currently travelling via email or Whatsapp.

I can't wait to share with you all my trip as Maldives is one of my highest selling destinations so can't wait to experience it for myself to make me a better agent for that destination!

09/09/2023

Thanks for all the love on my award post guys!!!

Who knew my most popular post would be one reminding you all how amazing I am ❤️😂

Have a wonderful weekend! 🫶🏼

06/09/2023

TravelManagers Australia had their annual conference in Christchurch last weekend which I was not in attendance however I was lucky enough to win New Travel Manager of the year for 2023! 😧

This was a shock & was such a nice surprise! I work my butt off and am so passionate about what I do and love booking travel for as many of you as I can humanly handle!

So this wouldn’t have been possible without all my wonderful clients, thank you for trusting me with your travel and referring all your family and friends! 🫶🏼

04/09/2023

Cruising the Mekong!

As many of you know I was cruising along the Mekong last month! It was interesting and certainly a different kind of trip leaning how locals live! It was slowed paced & HOT!

This is a bucket list for a lot of people and after this trip I feel I can give you a realistic expectation of what the trip will be like and also help you pick the right ship!

I’ve been on a number of River & Ocean cruises and I honestly love them! Such a wonderful way to travel it certainly beats trains, buses and flights!!!

16/08/2023

Hi beautiful people!

Just a quick message to let you know I am away for the next 10 days, I’ll be sailing along the Mekong Delta with Avalon Waterways 😍

I have been bookings so many of you on some exciting trips the last couple of months which I have thoroughly enjoyed being apart of so I am just taking a break for my own R&R.

I’ll be back planning trips from 28th August so feel free to email me and I can schedule you in! Remember planning ahead pays off! ✅

Email me on [email protected]

Chat soon and I’ll share my Vietnam and Cambodia adventure with you soon!

X

03/07/2023

Happy Monday everyone!

I have a busy 6 months ahead, planning lots of trips for 2024 for you all & also I am away on 4 trips myself!

I won’t be posting as many deals while I am focusing on my clients who have requested me to plan and book their 2024 Travels however I am still here to help so email or inbox me and I will either squeeze you in or pass you onto another Travel advisor!

Planning ahead pays off!

Stay warm! 🫶🏼❤️

30/06/2023

THE STUNNING CENTARA GRAND MALDIVES!!

⭐️ From $4650 per person February 2024
⭐️ From $4450 per Person March 2024
⭐️ Return Flights from Perth
⭐️ 3 nights Kuala Lumpur in a 4 Star hotel with breakfast
⭐️ 5 nights at Centara Grand Maldives in a Deluxe overwater Villa
⭐️ Sea Plane transfers from Maldives airport
⭐️ All inclusive in the Maldives all meals & drinks included

Deal ends 31 July unless sold out prior
Based on 2 Adults travelling

28/06/2023

Hard Rock Bali for Christmas anyone? 🤔❤️

This is a very limited deal!
2 adults & 2 kids (under 12 at time of travel)
Return Flights from PERTH with 15 kgs luggage pp
7 nights at the Hard Rock in a Deluxe room with breakfast and transfers

$4600 per family
Dates 24 - 31 December
Full payment is needed at time of booking
Please inbox me for more info

26/06/2023

July School Holidays!

I have 45 families who I have booked for these July school holiday to Bali or Thailand & most of you booked at least 9 months ago to get in early to get better prices! 👏👏👏

So if you have kids and you get away during the holidays make sure you are getting in early so emailing me about 10-11 months ahead and most of the time we only need a small deposit and the balance due approx 4-6 weeks prior to the departure.

I hope everyone enjoys their family getaways!!!! 🛫☀️ 🏝️🏖️

21/06/2023

⭐️ MALDIVES SETEMBER 2023 DEPARTURE SPECIAL!! ⭐️

⭐️ From $4100 per person
⭐️ Return Flights from Perth
⭐️ 3 nights Kuala Lumpur in a 4 Star hotel with breakfast
⭐️ 5 nights at Siyam World Maldives Water villa with pool & slide🙌
⭐️ Sea Plane transfers from Maldives airport
⭐️ All includes in the Maldives all meals & drinks included

Get in quick as this is likely to sell out!

*Want this package in 2024? I can add you to a waiting list for when the next deal is released for your dates

19/06/2023

3 Nights luxury at Anantara Uluwatu from $719 pp twin share

Package Includes:
⭐️3 nights in an Ocean View Suite (whirlpool bath on Balcony)
⭐️Daily breakfast
⭐️Receive a 90 minute massage per person
⭐️Receive a 2x Lunches or Dinners per person
⭐️Receive 2x Cocktails daily per person
⭐️Daily poolside snacks and mocktails from 12 pm to 5pm
⭐️Daily shuttle to Padang Padang Beach and Uluwatu Temple

Dates- Offer valid for travel 01 Aug – 20 Dec 23 & 06 Jan – 31 Mar 24
On sale until 31 July if not sold out prior

17/06/2023

When to buy Travel insurance?

OK so we all should know the importance of having Travel insurance when we travel as we have seen our fair share of Go Fund me posts for people in trouble when they were not covered but when should you issue your policy?

ALot of people don't get it until a week before they depart, however you are missing out of alot of coverage by doing this, by issuing the policy at the time of booking you are covered for Unforeseen things that may happen that will affect your trip from the time you book to the time you travel.

Some examples that I have had clients have to postpone or cancel
- Lost their job
- Injured themselves eg broken foot
- immediate family member became sick
- Pregnancy
- Were going to a wedding but it was cancelled

So factor the cost of insurance into your deposit at the time of booking so the cover starts from that day!

15/06/2023

HURRY OFFER EXPIRES 22 JUNE
7 nights from $999^ per person
Book a Deluxe Room & receive a FREE Double Upgrade to a Deluxe Chalet!

Your holiday package includes:
⭐️7 nights accommodation at Padma Resort Legian
⭐️Breakfast daily
⭐️Complimentary welcome drink
⭐️Food and Beverage credit of IDR600,000 per room at Makan Place
⭐️Padma’s famous themed buffet dinner for 2 guests
⭐️Private transfer from hotel to airport

DATES OF TRAVEL
Offer valid for travel 01 Nov – 19 Dec 23 & 05 Jan – 31 Mar 24 inclusive dates (Surcharges will apply 01 Nov to 19 Dec 23 & 05 Jan – 12 Jan 24 & 27 – 31 Mar 24). Valid for sale until 22 Jun 23