Epic Travel

12/03/2023

When you book your trip with us, one of our little ceremonies is to have you over for dinner when we give you your travel documents and tickets.

Luke cooks a meal from the cuisine of the country that you're going to visit. It's a truly fun night and a way for us to say thank you for booking with us.

We booked a cruise this week... as cruises don't have a "cuisine" per se, when we have you over to give you your travel documents, it is a night of cocktails (or mocktails) and canapés!

11/03/2023

I’m a couple of days overdue but HAPPY HOLI!

I’ve been to India for Holi 4 times now and it’s always amazing.

Do you want to go next year?

(Me in the middle from a private tour I ran a few years ago).

05/03/2023

Imagine spending $270,000USD and being too drunk to remember any of it! 🥃🍷🍸🍺

I still want to do it though…

03/03/2023

Did you know ...

Besides the normal Cash or Credit Card options, at Epic Travel you can use your American Express Membership Rewards points when paying us online for travel. Choose points only, or a combination of points plus payment, on your card.

Also, we've made planning your dream holiday even easier with TravelPay Later powered by Latitude. You can get to your next destination without paying $. Over 6 or 12 equal monthly instalments, interest free!* (Approved customers only, Ts&Cs apply.)

02/03/2023

What are your top tips for remembering everything and getting to the airport on time?

28/02/2023

Where is your favourite seaside destination?

27/02/2023

Would you live at sea?

Victoria Cruises Line is chartering a 30-year-old ship previously owned by Holland America Line to use as its condominium at sea.

27/02/2023

Who am I? What is the difference between booking your holiday online, a travel agent, and an EPIC Travel Advisor?

People think that booking direct with the airline or using the internet is cheaper? I'll let you in on a secret ... it's usually not. I see the same prices you see on Skyscanner, I just see them live - which means I'm seeing real time availability and I'm seeing every airline at once and across the whole week, so if there's a better deal to be had, I'll find it.

Hotels aren't usually cheaper online ... and online doesn't tell you everything.

People think that booking a cruise or tour direct with the company is cheaper – it’s usually not. As travel agents, we see the same sales and usually have a few extra inclusions that you don’t get when you book direct.

People think that going to a travel agency means waiting for someone to be available and the agent rushing through your booking so they can see as many people in a day as possible. My clients have talked about their past experiences, trying to talk to their travel agent, who is constantly distracted by the phone ringing with calls they have to take.

As an EPIC Travel Advisor, I don’t have daily sales targets I need to hit or a requirement to see as many people in a day as possible. I don’t have shareholders needing dividends, or shopping centre rent to pay. I have the time and flexibility to talk with you over a cup of coffee and explore all the options for your holiday – ensuring both the best price and service possible.

We can meet at your place, or in your favourite café because all of my booking systems – from live airline availability to the latest sales on cruises to up to the minute hotel pricing goes where I go. And I really like coffee.

As a travel photographer and travel agent, I have visited over 100 countries and have been in the industry for many years. Chances are I’ve been where you are going and can recommend the best hotels, activities and even restaurants to visit while you’re there.

Booking through a travel agent doesn’t have to be more expensive, but it gives you someone to call if something goes wrong, and allows you to relax, knowing that someone has taken care of the details so you can enjoy your holiday.

But I'd rather talk about you. Where do you want to go?