TravelManagers - Lauren Oliver

04/12/2024

🌴 Oh. My. God. Imagine THIS... 🌊✨

🏝️ Call the Caribbean home this winter, 🌸 wander the Mediterranean coast in spring, and let your heart guide you next summer! 💕 With the Virgin Voyages Annual Pass, you and a guest can sail for an ENTIRE year — on any ship, any itinerary, anytime for $120,000 USD. 🌎🚢

Alongside Always Included Luxury, you'll get Deep Blue Extras:
✨ A Central Sea Terrace room
🌐 Unlimited premium WiFi
🧺 Laundry service
🚀 Priority boarding
🤝 Pre-voyage & onboard support
🍹 Bar tab credit
☕ Two specialty coffees daily
🎉 Access to an exclusive cocktail event for Annual Pass holders!

Sail wherever your heart desires in 2025! 🌟

📧me at [email protected]
or Phone 📞0439 342 624 for more details

04/12/2024

🚨Exciting news! 🚨 Wendy Wu Tours’ hottest offer has been extended until 15 December! 🎉

✅ Your partner flies FREE on select 2025 & 2026 tours ✈️
✅ Solo travellers save 50% on their airfare! 💸

🌏 Picture yourself exploring Japan's stunning landscapes 🌸, uncovering China's rich history 🏯, diving into India's vibrant culture 🕌, and so much more! Adventure is calling! 🌟

📧 Email Lauren at [email protected] or
📞 Call 0439 342 624 for all the details! Don’t miss out! 💼✨

🧳 🌏 ✈️ 🛫 💼 🌟 🏯 🎒 🌍 🌸 💸 🕌 🚀 🌅

03/12/2024

🎉Exciting news for Aussie travellers! 🎉

I’ll never forget my unforgettable 15-day adventure to China nearly a decade ago—it completely exceeded my expectations! ✨ From the jaw-dropping Great Wall to the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army, and cruising through the stunning Three Gorges to meeting adorable pandas in Chengdu, every moment was magical. 🌟

The only drawback then? The dreaded visa process! But now, that’s history too! Starting 30 November 2024, Australian passport holders can visit China visa-free for up to 30 days! 🎊

This is your chance to truly immerse yourself in China's ancient history, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture—all without the visa hassle. 🧳✈️ The visa-free period runs until 31 December 2025, so there’s plenty of time to plan your ultimate trip!

📌 Whether you’re looking to explore, do business, or reconnect with loved ones, this is the perfect opportunity to experience China at your own pace.

🏯 🌏 🚶‍♀️ 🐼 🎒 🧳 ✈️

01/12/2024

🚨 Heading to the UK next year? Here’s something new to add to your travel checklist! ✈️ Starting 8 January 2025, you need to register for the UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation).

It’s like Britain’s version of the US ESTA—a visa waiver fee for non-British passport holders, including those just passing through (from 2 April). 🌍✨

DFAT explains:
📢 “Australians who don’t currently need a visa for short stays or don’t already have a UK immigration status will need an ETA to travel to the UK.”

What does this do? 🤔
👉 “An ETA permits multiple visits to the UK for stays of up to 6 months at a time over 2 years or until the holder’s passport expires, whichever is sooner.”

The cost will be just £10 (about AU$20). 🤑

If you’ve booked your travel through me, don’t worry—I’ll send you the correct links when the time comes. 😊 Just like with the US ESTA, there are bound to be dodgy sites trying to overcharge, but I’ve got you covered! 💻🚫💸

24/11/2024

🌍 Another TravelManagers Exclusive with Globus and Avalon! 🚢✈️

Italian Mosaic Tour & Romantic Rhine Cruise
✨ 21 nights from $14,961 pp (twin share)*
💰 Save $1,775 + $1,000 per couple travel credit!

Departing: 08 July 2025
⏳ On sale until 26 Nov 2024 (or until sold out)

Explore Italy like never before! From Rome’s rich history to the stunning Cinque Terre, Venice canals, and Lake Maggiore, your Globus tour will be nothing short of spectacular.
🌊 Then, set sail on the Rhine! Drift through Switzerland, Germany, France, and the Netherlands aboard Avalon’s luxurious river cruise.

✨ What’s Included:
💸 $1,000 per couple travel credit^
🏨 12 nights in First-Class hotels + 2 pre-cruise nights in Zurich
🍽️ Daily breakfast, 5 dinners, and private guided tours
🚍 Touring by air-conditioned coach with onboard Wi-Fi
🛳️ 7 nights on Avalon Envision: all meals, happy hour, luxe amenities, and activities

🌟 Itinerary Highlights:
Italian Mosaic (Globus):
Rome ➡️ Florence ➡️ Cinque Terre ➡️ Venice ➡️ Sorrento ➡️ Capri ➡️ Pompeii + more!
Romantic Rhine Cruise (Avalon):
Basel ➡️ Breisach ➡️ Strasbourg ➡️ Heidelberg ➡️ Amsterdam

🗓️ Your perfect mix of adventure, culture, and luxury awaits!

Email [email protected] or call 0439342624 to lock in this once-in-a-lifetime package! 🛶✨

24/11/2024

🚨 Exciting travel deals alert! 🚨

TravelManagers has teamed up with Globus and Avalon to bring you an incredible adventure you won’t want to miss! ✈️🚢

🌟 Italian Vista Tour & Romantic Rhine Cruise 🌟
🗓️ 16 nights | From just $10,171* pp (twin share)
💰 Save $1,775 + $600 per couple travel credit!

✨ Departing: 22 June 2025

🌍 What’s included:
🍝 Immerse yourself in Italy’s charm—hidden cobblestone streets, café culture, stunning waters, and local treats with Globus.
🚢 Then cruise the legendary Rhine with Avalon, soaking up breathtaking views in pure luxury.

📍 Extras you'll love:

$600 per couple travel credit^
7 nights hotel accommodation (First-Class or Superior First-Class)
Daily brekkie, 2 dinners, and private touring by air-conditioned motorcoach
2 pre-cruise nights in Zurich & 7 nights aboard Avalon View
All meals onboard, happy hour, luxe amenities, and more!
⏳ Hurry! Sale ends 26 Nov 2024 (or until sold out)

Ready to make some unforgettable memories? Email [email protected] or call 0439342624! 🌟✉️

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21/11/2024

🌟 Back to reality today after an unforgettable family holiday! 🌟

Big shoutout to Jason, Amanda, and Zara for making our magical Disney Wonder adventure even more special. From meeting the characters to splashing by the pool, indulging in themed dining, devouring amazing food, and soaking in the Disney Broadway-style shows – it was beyond incredible! Okay, except for the AUD making dinner drinks a tad expensive, but hey, totally worth it! 🍹✨

To top it all off, we wrapped up with a surprise trip to the Sunshine Coast to celebrate Ryan’s brother’s 40th! 🎉 Sun, sand, beach days, and family vibes – the perfect ending to an amazing getaway. ☀️💛

Can’t wait to start planning the next adventure – The Cook Islands is next on my list 🌍✈️

09/11/2024

Today’s the Day! 🌟 Off to Melbourne and onto the Disney Cruise!

To say I'm excited would be the understatement of the year! Today, we're heading to Melbourne to board the Disney Wonder for a 3-day magical adventure at sea. 🛳️✨

When Disney announced they’d be bringing one of their ships to Australia back in 2023, I was over the moon (and so were loads of Aussies—the first season sold out in record time!). I was up all night booking cabins for some thrilled sailors, even held one for myself, but Ryan convinced me to wait since our little ones were, well, a bit too little at the time. He told me, "If they're that popular, they'll come back," and, well, for once, he was right! 🤣 Fast forward to today, and we’re finally off! 👏

I haven’t spilled the beans to the kids yet—they just know we're off on a holiday. But I can’t wait to see their faces when they meet the characters, try the amazing dining, catch some Broadway-style shows, and hopefully make a dash for the kids’ club so Ryan and I can sneak in some time in the adult-only pools and grab a cocktail or two. (I’ve already warned him he’ll need to keep me from going overboard at the Boutique—I'll be just as bad as the kids, saying, “But I need this!” 😂)

I’ll try to keep you updated, but no promises… I’ll probably be too busy being the biggest kid on the ship! 🛳🥰

07/11/2024

🌴 Out of Office Alert! 🌴

From today until 20th November, I’ll be on holiday with my partner and our two little adventurers! Between 10th and 13th November, we’ll be setting sail with Disney Cruise Lines, so my phone and internet access will be super limited. After that, from 13th to 20th, I’ll be interstate and will only be checking for genuine travel emergencies.

All new enquiries will be handled once I’m back, but if it’s urgent and you can’t reach me, my fantastic teammate Kate Bevan has you covered. Reach out to her at 0499099587 or [email protected].

P.S. If you see me before the 10th, please keep the Disney Cruise a secret—my kids have no idea! 😉

06/11/2024

🚨 BLACK FRIDAY DEALS ALERT! 🚨

Today only: snag up to 30% off on these exclusive Daily Deal tours with Insight Vacations and Trafalgar Tours when you book and pay in full! 🌍💸

🌺 Insight Vacations – 15 Days in Greece Undiscovered (26 July 2025)
Itinerary: Athens ➔ Thessaloniki ➔ Ioannina ➔ Galaxidi ➔ Nafplion ➔ Athens ➔ Crete ➔ Chania

🐨 Trafalgar Tours – 11 Days Outback Safari from Uluru to Darwin (5 August 2025)
Itinerary: Uluru ➔ Kings Canyon ➔ Alice Springs ➔ Tennant Creek ➔ Katherine ➔ Jabiru (Kakadu NP) ➔ Darwin

If you're not quite ready to make a quick decision, don't stress! Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver, and Contiki all have tours on sale with savings up to 15% until 5th December – and you can lock in your spot with just a $200 deposit per person. 💼✈️

How to book?
📞 Call me on 0439 342 624
📩 Send a DM
📧 Email: [email protected]

T&Cs apply. Grab these deals before they’re gone! 🎉

05/11/2024

⏰ BLACK FRIDAY DEALS OF THE DAY! ⏰

🤩 Book today and pay in full to get up to 30% off these exclusive Daily Deal tours with Insight Vacations and Trafalgar Tours!

💃 Insight Vacations: 9 Days - Amazing Spain and Portugal
📅 Departure: 1st March 2025
🌍 Itinerary: Madrid ➔ Granada ➔ Seville ➔ Lisbon ➔ Salamanca

🥐 Trafalgar Tours: 8 Days - European Dream
📅 Departure: 10th February 2025
🌍 Itinerary: Paris ➔ Lucerne ➔ Venice ➔ Florence ➔ Rome

Not quite ready to make a quick decision? No worries! Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver, and Contiki also have tons of tours on sale until 5th December – with savings up to 15%! Just a $200 deposit per person locks in your spot. 🛫💼

🤷‍♀️ How to book?
☎️ Call me on 0439 342 624
📲 Send a DM
📧 Email: [email protected]

T&Cs apply. Don’t miss out on these amazing deals! 🎉

04/11/2024

⏰ BLACK FRIDAY TRAVEL DEALS ARE HERE! ⏰

Book today and pay in full to get up to 30% off these exclusive Daily Deal tours with Insight Vacations and Trafalgar Tours! 🎉

Trafalgar’s Deal of the Day Is… 🥁
🌆 9 Days - London & Paris Explorer
📅 Departure: 22nd November 2025
🌍 Itinerary: 4 nights London ➔ 4 nights Paris

Insight Vacations Deal of the Day Is… 🥁
🇮🇹 9 Days - Country Roads of Southern Italy
📅 Departure: 9th April 2025
🌍 Itinerary: Rome ➔ Alberobello ➔ Matera ➔ Sorrento ➔ Rome

Not ready to jump in just yet? No worries! Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Costsaver, and Contiki have a whole range of tours on sale until 5th December – with up to 15% off! A $200 deposit per person secures your spot. 🛫🌎

🤷‍♀️ How to book?
☎️ Call me on 0439 342 624
📲 Drop a DM
📧 Email: [email protected]

T&Cs apply. Don’t miss out on these fantastic deals! 🌟

04/11/2024

🌍 BLACK FRIDAY TRAVEL SPECIALS WITH INSIGHT VACATIONS! 🌍

Experience travel in true “business class” with Insight Vacations – all the perks, zero hassle! ✨ With Black Friday’s Deal of the Day, you get up to 30% off select tours every day until 5th December! But hurry, each daily deal is only available for 24 hours! ⏳

And if that’s not enough, you can also save up to 15% off selected tours worldwide throughout November! With just a $200 deposit per person, your dream trip is closer than ever. 🛫💼

Why choose Insight Vacations?
✨ Premium Dining: Top-rated local dining, hands-on cooking demos, and dine-at-home experiences with locals
✨ Premium Experiences: MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® activities, exclusive access at popular sites, and fully customisable days
✨ Premium Service: 24/7 support, expert guides, and luxurious, spacious coaches
✨ Premium Comfort: Small group sizes, 4 & 5-star hotels, relaxed starts, and sweeping window views from every seat

Don’t wait – make your dream holiday happen today! 🌟

🤷‍♀️ How to book?
☎️ Call me at 0439 342 624
📲 Send a DM
📧 Email: [email protected]

T&Cs apply. Grab these deals before they’re gone!

02/11/2024

⏰ BLACK FRIDAY OFFER ⏰

Up to 30% off the following tours TODAY only*

Trafalgar’s Deal of the Day Is…🥁
Northern Spain departing 2nd August 2025

Insight Vacations Deal of the Day Is…🥁
Easy pace Budapest, Vienna & Prague departing 25 July 2025

*T&Cs Apply

DM me to book your tour today.

01/11/2024

Guess What? It’s not just Insight Vacations offering these awesome daily deals but Trafalgar is too. 🤯

Every day from now until 05 December Trafalgar & Insight Vacations will offer one tour, that is up to 30% off.

📣 TODAYS TRAFALGAR DEAL IS…. Wonders of ancient Egypt departing 06 May 2025 🐪 🔺

🥁TODAYS INSIGHT VACATIONS DEAL IS…
Classic India with Nepal departing 08 March 2025 🪷 🕌

DM me if you’d like to book now and full payment is due on the day.

31/10/2024

⏰ Black Friday Deal Of The Day now live!

Each day, until 5 December, get 30% off a chosen tour. You've got 24 hours to make your dream trip
a reality. After that, the deal is gone!

Throughout November, you can also save up to 15% off selected tours, worldwide. Don't say we don't treat you!
Book Now.

TODAYS DEAL OF THE DAY IS…🥁
Elegance of Great Britain
Save 30% off 06 July 2025 departue
11 days from Edinburgh to London.

02/10/2024

Over the years, so many of my clients have used the Airport Direct Service from both Mooroopna and Shepparton, and it's been such a reliable and fantastic service. The community will surely miss it. I want to take a moment to express my appreciation and respect for Mia and Leonie in making this tough decision. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service.

Leonard’s legacy will continue to live on through the charters and self drive services. Wishing you all the best in the next chapter.

𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄

It is with much sadness that we announce the closure of our daily Airport shuttle service to/from Melbourne Airport.

We have thoroughly enjoyed being able to provide our community with this service, however with the recent passing of Leonard, and the ongoing difficulty in sourcing staff, we are needing to downsize.

The last day of our Airport Direct shuttle service will be October 30, 2024. All current October bookings will be honoured and our bookings administrator will be in contact to organise a refund with anyone who has bookings after this date, or those who have unused open bookings.

Alternative public transport options to/from Melbourne Airport can be found at www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journeyplanner
Some options are:-
1. V/Line train to Broadmeadows Station, then the 901 bus to the airport.
2. V/Line train to Southern Cross station, then SkyBus to the airport.

Our charter and self drive services will still continue.
We thank everyone for their patronage and support throughout the past 11 years, particularly the last few months, and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

~Kind regards, Leonie and Mia Balfour.

30/09/2024

14 night Horizontal Falls & Montgomery Reef Cruise Package from $17,295 per person with up to $1000* In bonus value. 🛳

Witness the power of nature at the magnificent King George River and its towering twin falls, explore ancient rock art with expert guides, and witness diverse marine life and cascading waters at Montgomery Reef. Later in the season, you may also see the majestic humpback whales on their migration north to breeding grounds. Every Kimberley voyage is different. Come and discover the Kimberley for yourself with the pioneers

Includes
✈️Return economy class flights from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth (surcharge may apply for other departure/arrival cities)
🏖2-nights pre-cruise stay at the Kimberley Sands Resort & Spa Broome (or similar)
🛳10 night cruise on board Coral Expeditions’ Coral Adventurer in a Promenade Deck Stateroom
🏨2-nights post-cruise stay at the Mindil Beach Casino Resort Darwin (or similar)
🚌Full day Katherine Gorge Cruise & Edith Falls tour

Plus onboard
⚓All excursions with our Expedition Team
⚓Use of Xplorer and Zodiacs
⚓Daily lectures and briefings with Guest Lecturers
⚓All meals, chef-prepared on board
⚓Captain’s welcome and farewell events, and open bridge access
⚓Selected wines, selected beers and house spirits, juices, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner
⚓24-hour barista-style coffee and tea station
⚓All entrance fees to National Parks, ports, traditional owner fees and charges imposed by governing authorities
⚓Tips and gratuities
⚓Use of all onboard facilities, incl. a reference library
⚓Expedition diary, along with a photo and video gallery documenting the highlights of your voyage
⚓Wifi Access

Valid for Travel: Cruise Departing 17 May 2025. Alternative Voyages available. Seasonal surcharges may apply.

Offer Ends: 29 November 2024 unless sold prior.

For further details please contact your personal travel manager on
📞 0439 342 624
📧 [email protected]