Tamara Tiffin - TravelManager

30/12/2024

Vietnam’s New Luxury Train Journey Has Launched! 🚆🇻🇳

Earlier this month the first departure of Vietnam’s brand-new luxury train took off from the station, offering travelers an unforgettable 8-day, 7-night journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (or vice versa).

This is a new and exciting product offering for travelers.

27/12/2024

As we say goodbye to 2024, it’s exciting to think about the new travel experiences that await us in 2025! 😍

Here are the biggest travel trends for 2025, according to our travel experts 👉 travelmanagers.com.au/special-interest/travel-trends-for-2025

Have you started thinking about your travel plans for next year? Reach out and get excited about your next adventure.

23/12/2024

🎄✨ **It’s Christmas Break Time! ✨🎄

Hi, lovely friends! 🌟

It’s that time of year again when we all take a moment to slow down, reflect, and spend quality time with those who mean the most. ❤️
I’ll be taking a short break from new enquiries from today, Dec 23rd to Jan 5th to recharge from a bumper year and enjoy the festive season with my family. 🎅🏼🎁

Don’t worry—I’m still here for my amazing travellers who are currently exploring this beautiful world of ours! 🌍✈️
If you’re one of them, I’ll continue to be available to support you during your travels, so feel free to reach out if you need anything!

A HUGE thank you to everyone for your ongoing trust and support—it truly means the world to me. 🙏🏼💖
I can’t wait to start the new year helping you plan even more unforgettable adventures!

Wishing you all a wonderful, peaceful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and a touch of wanderlust. ✨🌟

See you in 2025 for more travel magic! 🌍✨

19/12/2024

DISCOUNTED NIB Travel Insurance! 20% off all insurance policies purchased from 19th December - 2nd January - if you are travelling and need insurance let me know and I can send you a quote.

17/12/2024

Local business Christmas/ End-of-Year, day trip, with a river cruise, exclusive lunch, private bus charter and a bespoke, unique day out. 🛥️🥂🥗🚐.

I love organising and coordinating arrangements that bring people together to create shared memories. Thanks PRD Northern Rivers for entrusting me with your staff celebrations 🥳

17/12/2024

Our top 3 tips for holiday season travel 🎁
1️⃣ The holidays are some of the busiest travel days of the year, so expect longer lines and potential delays. You don’t want to risk missing your flight - arrive early!
2️⃣ Security might need to unwrap and inspect packages, so either ship them directly to your family’s address or wait to wrap them until you reach your destination.
3️⃣ From flight delays to medical emergencies, make sure you have comprehensive travel insurance that covers it all.

And of course, having your personal travel manager on speed dial for peace of mind? Priceless!

Happy travels!

17/12/2024

Traveling to the UK? UK ETA Applications Now Open! 🇬🇧✈️

If you're planning to visit the UK on or after 8 January 2025, you’ll need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

Applications are now open. Submit your application in advance via the UK ETA app or online at www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation.

🗓️If you’re traveling on or before 7 January 2025, an ETA is not required.

The ETA is valid for 2 years, allowing multiple visits, and is part of the UK’s initiative to digitise its borders by 2025.

We encourage all travellers to apply in advance to ensure smooth processing.

Information on who can get an ETA and how to apply before coming to the UK.

16/12/2024

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📣 Thank you for supporting small and local businesses.

Copied but wanted to share as this is an amazing way to help a small business owners for free.

*I highly encourage my small business friends to copy this and use it!*

Thank you 🙏💕

15/12/2024

🎄🔔This is the last day to play our Christmas Travel Trivia to go in the draw to win a $100 eGift card, lots of fun. Good luck! Tam

Prize drawn 18 December! 🎁

Link: https://www.travelmanagers.com.au/explore/win-a-gift-card/

14/12/2024

Whether you’re seeking adventure through snorkelling in Fiji, paddleboarding in Phuket, jungle hikes in Bali or simply indulging in serene sunsets and luxurious spa treatments in the Maldives, these tropical paradises offer something for everyone🍹Plus, for a limited time you could save up to 47%.
Ask me about your next all-inclusive tropical escape 👉 https://www.travelmanagers.com.au/campaigns/the-tropics-are-calling/

13/12/2024

Only 12 days until Christmas (but who's counting? 🤭)
🎁If you’re searching for the perfect gift for the travel lover (or someone who deserves a break), our travel gift certificates make shopping easy! Plus, you’ll be in the good books with the recipient as they’ll have the freedom to choose their next memorable adventure.

✅ Available in any amount
✅ Valid for 3 years

Speak to me today about our personalised gift certificates.

12/12/2024

✨ 12 days of Christmas ✨
Let’s countdown to Christmas with unique festive traditions from a different destination around the world each day!

Day 11: Spain 🇪🇸
In the Catalan region of Spain, kids receive their Christmas gifts from Tió de Nadal (the Christmas log). Tió is a hollow log that wears a traditional red barretina hat and stands on stick legs, usually near the fireplace. From 8th December onwards, kids drape him in a cozy blanket and “feed” him lollies, hoping that by Christmas Eve, he’ll be convinced to “poop” an assortment of small presents (yes, you read that right). For the best results, children sing the catchy Catalan folk song Caga Tió! while gently hitting the log with sticks. It’s all part of the fun and festive spirit of this quirky tradition!

12/12/2024

✨ 12 days of Christmas ✨
Let’s countdown to Christmas with unique festive traditions from a different destination around the world each day!

Day 12: New Zealand 🇳🇿
Our closest neighbours share many of our summer Christmas traditions albeit with some distinctly Kiwi touches. They might switch out prawns for tender Akaroa Salmon or Mānuka honey glazed ham and replace an Emu up a Gum Tree with a Pūkeko in a Ponga Tree but they also love a good Santa parade and will argue their claim over the Christmas pavlova to the very end ☺️

11/12/2024

... It’s ho-ho-holiday gift certificate! 🎁

If you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas gift, our personalised gift certificates make shopping easy! Plus, you’ll earn some brownie points with the recipient who will have the freedom to choose their next memorable adventure.
✅ Available in any amount
✅ Valid for 3 years

10/12/2024

✨ 12 days of Christmas ✨
Let’s countdown to Christmas with unique festive traditions from a different destination around the world each day!

Day 10: United States 🇺🇸
In the U.S., a quirky tradition on Christmas morning involves a hidden glass pickle on the tree. The first to find it may receive an extra gift or is said to have good fortune for the year ahead. The origins are unclear but it’s believed to have started in German-American communities over a century ago.

Another popular U.S. tradition is Elf on the Shelf, which began in 2005 with a children’s book by Carol Aebersold. The elf reports to Santa on who’s been naughty or nice, and its location changes nightly. Each morning, kids eagerly search for the elf and discover the evidence of its nighttime mischief!

09/12/2024

✨ 12 days of Christmas ✨
Let’s countdown to Christmas with unique festive traditions from a different destination around the world each day!

Day 9: Sweden 🇸🇪
In Sweden, the holiday season starts on 13th December with the celebration of Saint Lucia’s Day. On this day, girls and boys dress in white, carrying candles and singing songs that celebrate the saint as the ‘bearer of light’. Many homes display the seven lights of an Advent candelabra in their window, and families often gather to bake gingerbread cookies and/or build beautifully decorated gingerbread houses (pepparkakshusen).

The Yule goat (Julbock) is a traditional Swedish symbol of Christmas made from straw and bound with red ribbons. It can be seen adorning Christmas trees and doorsteps while some towns display giant versions - most famously the world-record-breaking Gävle goat. Historically, the Julbock was thought to ensure that holiday preparations were done correctly. However, the main gift-giver in Swedish Christmas traditions is still Jultomten (Santa Claus) who delivers gifts to children on Christmas Eve.

08/12/2024

✨ 12 days of Christmas ✨
Let’s countdown to Christmas with unique festive traditions from a different destination around the world each day!
Day 8: Finland 🇫🇮
If you’ve always dreamed of celebrating a truly white Christmas, Finland offers the perfect vision of a snow-filled winter wonderland. You can even celebrate the holiday with the big man and his hardworking elves at Santa Claus Village which is located near the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland.

As with many European countries, Christmas is celebrated on Christmas Eve rather than Christmas Day in Finland. After a hearty dinner of roast pork or baked ham and potato casserole, many Finns love to enjoy a relaxing sauna session - ideally followed with a quick and invigorating swim in an icy lake before heading inside to exchange gifts ❄️🔥🎁