Julie - Travel Advisor at Gathering Getaways

08/12/2023

03/10/2023

18/09/2023

I just saw this on Facebook and had to share. It sure did make me laugh, I know the feeling 🙂

01/08/2023

This package is too good to be true…. Let me know if you’re interested.

Click or Call 1300 692 784

15/07/2023

As the travel manager for Gold Coast Basketball we love supporting the NBL1. What a game last night, Mens Rollers won on the buzzer.

02/03/2023

Inspiration Thursday….. Romantic Italy

16/01/2023

Look at this itinerary…. Can you believe the from price! I cruised with Virgin Voyages August of last year, adults only ship. I can honestly say it’s my favourite cruise line to board.

Let me know if you’d like to experience them. If this itinerary is too long they arrive in Australia this December for a short itinerary basing themselves out of Melbourne.

21/10/2022

Looking for holiday inspiration…..

18/10/2022

06/10/2022

Packing is something I haven’t mastered!

16/09/2022

Disney is coming Down Under, be a kid or take the kids. - https://mailchi.mp/9567234f0813/disney-is-coming-down-under-be-a-kid-or-take-the-kids

14/09/2022

The most talked about topic in the travel industry!

I can’t believe Disney Cruises are coming to Australia.

Bookings opening soon so get in quick, contact me via phone or email and I‘ll pre register your interest.

06/09/2022

25/08/2022

BIG NEWS from the Travel Weekly

THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT IS LOOKING TO START ACCEPTING OVERSEAS TOURISTS WHO WANT TO TRAVEL TO THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN INDIVIDUALLY, NOT JUST TOUR GROUPS.

Japan reopened to international visitors in June, but tourists were only allowed to enter if they joined a guided tour and obtained a visa. This will soon change as the Japanese government decided to allow FITs, as long as their visit is arranged through a travel agency. The agent is expected to manage their clients’ schedules and tourists will be expected to follow the country’s guidelines if COVID cases are confirmed, and entry will be denied to individual travellers if they don’t make arrangements through travel agents.

Alongside this travel update, Japan announced it will no longer require incoming travellers to show a negative pre-departure COVID test from 7 September, provided they are triple vaxxed.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the government will soon decide on whether it raises its daily entry cap, which currently sits at 20,000. This limit, which was raised from 10,000 in June, includes Japanese citizens who are returning from overseas.

Kishida said that Japan aims to relax its COVID travel restrictions, which are criticised for being too strict, in line with other Group of Seven major economies. The current laws say that those who enter Japan have to show proof of a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of departure.

The government will change its detailed coronavirus reporting system, limiting it to elderly people and those at risk of developing severe symptoms.

Small group tours have kicked off in Japan with InsideJapan Tours – part of Inside Travel Group –launching the first western tour.

The Japan travel specialist has had three small group tours run in July with two more in August and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and demand for Small Group Tour places has remained high.

“Our first tour ran from July 3rd and it has meant so much to the team, the partners on the ground, the customers, and our agent partners to be able to send people to Japan again,” co-founder Simon King said.

21/08/2022

I love this, so true.

13/08/2022

This is the type of holiday I dream about!

THE HAVANNAH VANUATU
7 NIGHTS + $1500 BONUS VALUE

7 nights in a Garden Villa - nestled in vibrant tropical gardens
Return flights with 30kg checked luggage
Meet and greet with return airport/resort transfers
All meals daily including À la Carte breakfast, 2-course lunch and 3-course dinners
Welcome drink on arrival
Complimentary wifi
BONUS 1 hour massage for 2
BONUS Sunset cruise
BONUS Special dining experience on either the jetty or the beach
BONUS Welcome bottle of champagne
BONUS Romantic picnic drop off to private beach with bottle of wine
BONUS Daily Port Vila shuttle service
BONUS My Vanuatu invitation to management cocktail party
BONUS Daily amenities and gift
BONUS Afternoon tea service
BONUS Bottle of water daily
BONUS Use of non-motorised water sports equipment
PEACE OF MIND GUARANTEE'
from $3390* pp

10/08/2022

DEAL ALERT - Thailand

THE WESTIN SIRAY BAY RESORT & SPA
7 NIGHTS + $2000 BONUS VALUE

7 nights in an upgraded Deluxe Sea View Room with pool access
Return flights with 20kg checked luggage
Return airport/resort transfers
Buffet breakfast daily
Welcome drink and cold towel on arrival
Kids stay and play free
BONUS THB 10,500 wine, dine and spa credit (AU$420*)
BONUS 2 course lunch
BONUS 2 course dining experience at Prego by the Beach
BONUS 60 minute spa treatment of your choice
BONUS Daily cocktails
BONUS Privileges Dining Card - offering up to 25% off restaurants and cafes
PEACE OF MIND GUARANTEE'
Hurry, Ends 15 August 22

from $1790* pp

07/08/2022

AN ADULTS ONLY RETREAT
THE REEF HOUSE, PALM COVE
7 NIGHTS + $3000 BONUS VALUE

7 nights in a Brigadier King Studio
Return flights with checked luggage
Return private airport/resort transfers
A la Carte breakfast for 2 daily
Signature welcome drinks, bottled water, concierge services, gifts and more
Complimentary Brigadier punch and canapes
Complimentary poolside butler, towels and tropical sorbet
Complimentary bicycles and fishing rods
BONUS Full day Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise
BONUS Reef House lunch seafood platter for 2
BONUS $500 wine, dine and spa credit
BONUS Bottle of champagne on arrival
BONUS Reef House mixology cocktail-making classes
BONUS Beachfront yoga, aqua aerobics and stretch & breathe classes
BONUS Guaranteed late checkout of 12pm
BONUS Privileges Dining Card - offering up to 25% off restaurants and cafes
BONUS Local Experience Passes - offering exclusive bonus deals on tours and attractions
PEACE OF MIND GUARANTEE
from $2490* pp

05/08/2022

It is comments like these that keep me going in my challenging industry. I emailed my clients last night to see how their holiday was going so far. I put together a day to day itinerary through Italy, Croatia, Greek Islands, Spain and Portugal.... Their response....

"We have to keep pinching ourselves. The whole holiday so far has gone from good to great to magical."

I LOVE MY JOB.

04/05/2022

SALE ALERT: Bali & Phuket at amazing prices at CLUB MED

Whether it's going for a dip in the newly renovated pool at Club Med Phuket, or taking to the skies on the flying trapeze at Club Med Bali, there hasn't been a more perfect time to start planning your next Club Med getaway with these amazing deals.

I can simply combine return flights when booking your holiday to Bali or Phuket and you'll receive and enjoy even bigger savings. ​

Available on School Holidays as well as off peak dates. ​

Book and travel this year and save up to 20%* on specific dates and destinations. Plus, every booking I make with Club Med, complimentary Covid Insurance will be included.

03/05/2022

19/04/2022

Yes please….

19/04/2022

It’s happening…. the industry is back….

13/04/2022

Border Update | AUSTRALIA

Pre Departure Test
The Australian Government have now officially released the information around pre-departure testing for arrivals into Australia that will be changing from 18 April.
Australian Government have updated their information around the pre departure testing for arrivals into Australia that will be changing from 18 April.

Travellers who are departing for Australia on or before 17 April, will still need to undertake a pre-departure COVID-19 test. Once you have your test results, log back into your Digital Passenger Declaration (DPD) account to upload your results and submit your DPD.

Travellers departing for Australia on or after 18 April, no longer need to provide a pre-departure COVID-19 test. While the DPD system transitions to these new arrangements you will need to select I am exempt from Australia’s COVID-19 testing requirements in the health section of the DPD. This will produce the outcome confirmation required at check-in. Don’t be concerned about this outcome - you will be processed as meeting the COVID-19 health requirements for boarding as long as you can show evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination record or acceptable proof that you cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons documentation at check-in.

Based on this new information there may be some confusion with travellers who are arriving into AU on or after 18 April. Any travellers who are DEPARTING up to and including 17 April will need to have a pre departure test.

This information can be found on the AU Home Affairs website

08/04/2022

Incredible itinerary and value.

02/04/2022

LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY FOR A SOLD OUT GHAN RAIL JOURNEY, LEAVING THIS MONTH DUE TO A CANCELLATION!

You have the opportunity to jump onboard and experience the epic rail journey on the Ghan train from Adelaide to Darwin.
If you're interested please do get in touch asap.
Departs 20/04 Adelaide - Alice Springs (Platinum Double Cabin)
Departs 25/04 Alice Springs - (Darwin Platinum Twin Cabin)
Cost $5790pp

25/03/2022

The deals are flooding in. This deal is worth a scroll.

Let me know if you’d like more details.

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