Travel Associates Caloundra & Mountain Creek

20/06/2024

An hour and a half from Guilin is Yangshuo. A gem of a small town surrounded by stunning volcanic hills. There’s lots of adventurous things to do here but the river was flooding so we enjoyed learning about tea ceremonies.

19/06/2024

We flew south to Guilin and strolled around the four small lakes in the centre of town. It rained but when should that ever stop you?

18/06/2024

Our day in Xi’an! In the mid 1970’s, about 1500m from the known burial site of the Qin Emperor who ruled 2200 years ago, a local farmer digging a well found the most amazing archaeological discovery.

17/06/2024

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to craft an exhilarating exotic escape.

✨Save up to 45% off* the cruise fare
✨3-night Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Programme on select voyages included

Your choice could have you exploring Japan & the East China Sea, Australasia, Southeast Asia, Africa, the South Pacific or South America.

⏰Expires July 1 2024

Contact us today to learn more!
📞Caloundra 1300 212 896
📞Mountain Creek 1300 667 603

17/06/2024

On our last morning in Beijing we visited the impressive Temple of Heaven complex. Six times larger than the Forbidden City but most is green space. We also had fun d**g a tai chi class but luckily there is no photographic evidence to share!

16/06/2024

A cracking day yesterday!!
We visited the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall where you can take a chair lift or gondola up to the wall and slide back down.
After returning to Beijing we took the metro to Shichahai, an area full of interesting Hutongs (laneways) and a lakefront full of bars and restaurants. Very busy on a Saturday night!

15/06/2024

A big day in Beijing! Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, rickshaws and Acrobats!!

15/06/2024

Fly, Stay & Cruise in Style with Malay Peninsula Treasures!

📢Book now and save with the up to 4 CATEGORY UPGRADE SALE

Explore the captivating Malay Peninsula and its surrounding islands on this unique, 6-night voyage. Combining culture-rich cities with some of the world’s best beaches, enjoy a diverse and unforgettable journey.

Travel Departing From Brisbane
🛳Cruise Departs: 3rd April 2025
🌙Duration: 6 Nights
🔹Twin Share: $8,825*

Contact your local travel advisor before this exciting offer expires!
📞Caloundra 1300 212 896
📞Mountain Creek 1300 667 603

13/06/2024

Today, we spent the afternoon strolling around Fenjing Water Town which is 60km out of Shanghai and after nightfall joined the masses on The Bund to see Shanghai put on a show.
Another fabulous day of contrasts.

13/06/2024

Hi everyone!
Darin here embarking on a 12 day journey through China. Our first day is in Shanghai, a city of wonderful contrasts. We experienced the 500 year old Yu Gardens and then hit the shops next door.

12/06/2024

Celebrate our 18th birthday and Give Me 5 For Kids 25th year of fundraising! 🎉

Join us for a BBQ breakfast, birthday cupcakes, mimosas, and a raffle, all while raising essential funds for Give Me 5 For Kids. Meet Mark and Caroline from 92.7 MIX FM’s Breakfast Show during their live broadcast for Give Me 5 For Kids at the event!

📅When: 17th of June 2024
⏰Time: 6 – 9am
📍Where: Travel Associates Caloundra, 46 Bulcock Street Caloundra
🚗Parking: On Bulcock Street, surrounding side streets, or the Caloundra Bus Station

We can’t wait to see you there!

11/06/2024

Sail with Oceania Cruises and indulge in more luxury for less with this extraordinary upgrade offer 🛳

Now is the perfect time to explore and save on more than 60 voyages in 2024 or 2025. Experience the majestic autumn foliage on Canada and New England sailings, relax and bask in the carefree Caribbean, discover the wonders of Alaska and enjoy beautiful cities and villages in Europe, South America, and beyond!

Book with this limited time offer now and enjoy:
✨Free Gratuities
✨Free Shore Excursions
✨Free Gourmet Speciality Dining
✨Free unlimited Wi-Fi
✨Free Champagne, Wine, and More!

⏰Expires July 1 2024

Speak to an expert today to find out more!
📞Caloundra 1300 212 896
📞Mountain Creek 1300 667 603

10/06/2024

Do you know about our Signature Itineraries?

One of a kind, these bespoke itineraries have been carefully curated by our expert travel advisors and are exclusive to Travel Associates. You won’t find them anywhere else!

Our signature experiences include:
✨Maldives Magic
✨The Swiss Alps – Golf & Supercars
✨A Taste of Morocco + So Much More!

Get in touch with your local travel advisor today to enquire!
📞Caloundra 1300 212 896
📞Mountain Creek 1300 667 603

28/05/2024

How's this for an ocean view! The Spa Suites on board the Scenic Eclipse II are the perfect private sanctuary for the ultimate rejuvenation. Located on Deck 8 and 9, the opulent Spa Suites provide the most inviting of ultra-luxury retreats...including:

✨ Luxury king-size Scenic Slumber Bed, separate sleeping zone and lounge area with reading chair
✨ An expansive bathroom with a circular spa bath
✨ A steam shower, with an oversized head and soothing light therapy
✨ Dual vanity basins, luxurious amenities and a Dyson hairdryer
✨ Walk-in robe
✨ A full complimentary mini-bar stocked with wines, Champagnes and spirits personalised to your preference, including illy coffee and specialty teas re-stocked daily.
✨ Personalised butler service

For the best travel deals on board the Eclipse II, contact us!

23/05/2024

Voyage through the Indonesian Archipelago in a luxurious 15-day cruise onboard the 6-star Scenic Eclipse II

📢 SPECIAL OFFERS - Scenic select savings of up to $5,500pp*

▪️ All-inclusive cruise, departure 7 September 2024 from $17,995pp*
▪️ All-inclusive cruise, departure 27 September 2025 from $19,380pp*

Get in touch to book your spot on this incredible trip!

20/05/2024

The Scenic Eclipse II has been designed to be the ultimate 6-star cruise experience of a lifetime that redefines luxury travel.

✨ Ultra-luxury suites
✨ All-inclusive excursions
✨ Butler service and complementary customised mini-bar, restocked daily.
✨ State-of-the-art helicopter and submersible experiences
✨ Up to 10 dining experiences and eight bars.
✨ Sky deck and bar
✨ Yoga and pilates studio
✨ Wellness spa and sauna
✨ Vitality pool and cabanas

Embark on a voyage of discovery in Australia, the South Pacific, Asia, New Zealand and East Antarctica in 2024 or 2025 on board Scenic Eclipse II. Contact us for the best deals on Scenic Eclipse II travel.

16/05/2024

Don't miss out on this cruise of a lifetime exploring the Kimberley coastline. There are a few suites still up for grabs on selected 2024 departures on the Eclipse II and select savings of up to $5,000pp* and 50% off category A/AA suite upgrades. Contact us to learn more or to secure your suite. 💜

14/05/2024

Welcome aboard the Scenic Eclipse II, let us show you your room...

The luxurious panorama suite lounge includes a spacious terrace to marvel at incredible seascapes while you travel between bucket-list destinations and experiences.

✨ 110sqm of space with separate lounge and bedroom areas.
✨ Bedroom suite with King bed, walk in robe and the highest sound insulation as per the marine class society.
✨ Curved terrace balcony with sun loungers.
✨ Luxurious bathroom featuring a vitality mist shower with colour light therapy and six-star amenities including a Dyson hairdryer.
✨ Panorama suite guests enjoy priority dining and priority choice of excursions, including helicopter and Scenic submersibles.
✨ A full complementary mini-bar with wine, champagne and spirits - personalised to your preferences!
✨ Personalised butler service.

Pop into our branches or give us a call to learn more about the fantastic cruises taking off in 2024/25 on board a Scenic cruise. 🛳️

02/04/2024

Seven Seas Splendor® is luxury perfected. From her elegant décor to the crowning Regent Suite, every space is elevated to the utmost.

This incredible cruise departing in 2027, is the ultimate world luxury experience. Over 141 nights, visit dozens of beautiful regions, including Central America, Oceania, Asia, Mediterranean, with up to 486 shore excursions included on your journey.

What’s included:
✨ Exclusive Pre-Cruise Gala Event and 1-Night Hotel Stay
✨ UNLIMITED Shore Excursions
✨ UNLIMITED Beverages, Including Fine Wines and Premium Spirits
✨ Open Bars and Lounges Plus In-Suite Mini-Bar Replenished Daily
✨ Pre-Paid Gratuities
✨ Specialty Restaurants
✨ 24-Hour Room Service
✨ UNLIMITED WiFi*
✨ US$600 Shipboard Credit
✨ UNLIMITED Laundry
✨ Phone Time Per Suite
✨ Onboard Medical Consultation*
✨ Commemorative Gift

▪️ CONCIERGE SUITES AND HIGHER INCLUDE: Priority Online Dining Reservations and more
▪️ PENTHOUSE SUITES AND HIGHER INCLUDE: INCLUDED Personal Butler and more

When you’re not busy exploring the cities and sights, onboard activities include lavishly staged musical productions, a culinary arts kitchen, fine dining cuisines, Serene Spa & Wellness™, duty-free designer boutiques, epicurean explorer tours, and a casino and library.

For more information about room types and availability, get in touch!

📞Travel Associates Caloundra 1300 212 896
📞Travel Associates Mountain Creek 1300 667 603

28/03/2024

Surrounded by looming glaciers, and icebergs the size of floating cathedrals, Antarctica will fill you with wonder. Over five magical days, you will explore this beautifully remote part of the world. Having no set itinerary, but flexibility around weather and ice conditions, ensures you see the best of the Antarctic Peninsula.

View the full 27-day itinerary online now https://hostedholidays.com.au/antarctica-south-america/

📞 Travel Associates Caloundra 1300 212 896
📞 Travel Associates Mountain Creek 1300 667 603

24/03/2024

Nothing prepares you for your first sight of Antarctica's immense, frozen beauty. Join us on our unforgettable South America and Antarctica adventure and tick the white continent off your bucket list! 🐧🐋 Start your holiday in the Chilean Lakes District town of Puerto Varas and experience spectacular scenery as you cross the Andes Mountains from into Argentina. Stay in the stunning, postcard town of Bariloche and enjoy an extended stay at the impressive Iguazu Falls, allowing time to explore both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides. Spend some time in Buenos Aires before your expedition cruise from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula. Experience scenic Zodiac cruising in search of wildlife and shore landings at different sites around the Antarctic peninsula. Our tour finishes with three nights in Santiago, Chile including a tour to the UNESCO Heritage-listed port town of Valparaiso. ✨

View the full itinerary online! https://hostedholidays.com.au/antarctica-south-america/

⏰ Dates: 23rd November – 10th December 2024
🏨 Twin Share $25,995*
🏨 Solo Traveller $32,995*

📞 Travel Associates Caloundra 1300 212 896
📞 Travel Associates Mountain Creek 1300 667 603

23/03/2024

With a solar maximum approaching, there's never been a better time to see the magical Northern Lights in 2025. Join us on our unforgettable adventure across Finland and Norway and tick this incredible natural phenomenon off your bucket list! ❄️🦌

Here's what's on offer:

🔹 Hosted by 92.7Mix FM’s Caroline Hutchinson.
🔹 Spend the night in a spectacular Aurora Cabin gazing
at the stars from your bed.
🔹 Discover the rich history of Norway at the Viking
Ship and Kon-tiki Museums
🔹 Experience the legendary Flam Railway, considered
one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world
🔹 Take in the spectacular beauty of the UNESCO
World Heritage listed Norwegian Fjords.
🔹 Take a day trip to the medieval town of Tallinn
in Estonia.

Get in touch to book your spot on this once-in-a-lifetime trip! https://hostedholidays.com.au/spectacular-scandinavia/

📞 Travel Associates Caloundra 1300 212 896
📞Travel Associates Mountain Creek 1300 667 603

21/03/2024

On my final day in WA I traveled from Margaret River to the Mandoon Estate in the Swan Valley.
On arrival we savoured some exquisite bush tucker flavours and learned all about each foods medicinal and health benefits. Follow by a product sessions with numerous local vendors and suppliers.
Then back to Perth to check into the magnificent COMO The Treasury, Perth AU
The impeccable facilities, accommodations and standards at this hotel have made it top of my “must return to” list!
I then headed to to The Ritz-Carlton, Perth for a site inspection and gourmet dinner at Hearth Perth, chef Brian Cole winning the title of 2024 young chef of the year.
With an early flight back to Brisbane tomorrow I will be saddened to leave this gorgeous part of the world.
After experiencing a small section of I am excited to plan a return trip to explore more of this beautiful, diverse and exciting part of our country.

20/03/2024

Today I was privileged to explore some of the best of the Margaret River Region. After a morning stroll in the beach and a delicious breakfast from Otherside of the moon the on site restaurant at the Pullman Bunker Bay Resort. I was greeted at reception by the lovely Kristy from Cape to Cape Explorer Tours. We bean the day with a 2 hour hike of the famous Cape to Cape walk. We explored the stunning coastline whilst learning about the local floral, fuana, history and geology of this distinctive area. Highlight for me was the natural aquarium.

Next stop was wine tasting and lunch at one of the many vineyards in the area Vasse Felix who not only produce fine wines but have an exceptional restaurant on site as well. The third stop on the tour was at Windows Estate Margaret River an organic, family owned winery.

This afternoon I watched the sunset over the beach at Smiths Beach Resort in one of their gorgeous 4 bedroom beach houses. Lamont's Smiths Beach was this evenings dinner venue offering a selection of delectable options, showcasing the local produce

19/03/2024

Day 3 for Tracy was a sad goodbye to Rottnest but a happy hello to Margaret River!
After a 12 min flight back to the Perth foreshore with Swan River Seaplanes (what an experience!!) it was out to Aravina Estate for wine tasting and a delicious lunch of WA octopus. After lunch a short drive to Bunker Bay to check in at the gorgeous Pullman Bunker Bay Resort. A gorgeous property on the beach with spacious rooms and service with a smile.
Dinner arrangements for the evening was at Olio Bello Olive Oil. A gorgeous olive farm with lakeside glamping tents and passionate staff who pride themselves in farm to plate cuisine. Their natural products made from their oils are luxurious and the flavoured oils were delicious.

18/03/2024

Tracy here, still in WA the dream state! After one for the best breakfasts I’ve eaten it was time to head to Victoria Quay to catch the SeaLink Rottnest Island ferry.
Fell in love with island and it’s cutest lil locals!
Lunch with Rottnest Cruises Luxe Seafood Cruise
After a welcome cocktail we were treated to an information briefing into the fascinating world of rock lobsters with insightful exploration of their biology, ecology, and conservation. The staff are so passionate about the preservation of these ocean treasures.
Volunteers were asked if they would like to pull in a pot, I couldn’t resist! Then we ate and ate
“Foodie fun on the water!” Certainly delivered!
After checking into my gorgeous glamping tent at Discovery Parks & Resorts it was time for dinner.
A short walk to the Isola Bar e Cibo for dinner!
Absolutely delicious Italian, fantastic wine and service. Then it was this time for this very satisfied traveler to crawl into her comfy comfy bed!

16/03/2024

Tracy here in beautiful Perth. What a start to my Western Australia Dream Adventure!
Upon arrival I checked in to the stunning The Westin Perth. What a place to stay! Spacious rooms, great views and the service is superior. Heading off in the evening to Cottesloe Beach for dinner at the iconic Indigo Oscar.
They only thing that topped the amazing view was the food and service! Easy to see why this restaurant is so popular.

12/02/2024

Which Hosted Holidays trip would you take?

FREE Travel Event
📅 21 February, 6pm
📌 The Lakehouse - 15 Freshwater Street Mountain Creek, QLD 4557
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/discover-small-group-tours-with-hosted-holidays-tickets-813698924387?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us at our exclusive event where we will share all about Hosted Holidays and their specially tailored itineraries.

Explore the range of exciting international destinations on offer in 2024/25, including Africa, Scandinavia (Northern Lights), Antarctica and European Christmas markets. If you're after something more local, then the Australian Top End Explorer, Uluru Adventure or Outback Kimberley holiday might be just right for you!

RSVP's are essential, reserve your spot online.

24/01/2024

23/12/2023

Merry Christmas to you & your families. Thanks for your continued support of a family owned business, we appreciate that you choose us to help create your dream holidays. A big shout out to our amazing team that are not only the best of the best in travel, they are also the best at celebrating! Stay safe & a happy New Year🌲🥂🎉.