Excellence in Travel

24/12/2024

20/12/2024

It's official, I am a "Master Cruise Consultant" with CLIA 😀

I am the only currently accredited consultant in the City of Wollongong and surrounds, and as far south as Shellharbour

This is the highest tier of the CLIA Australasia Certification program. Agents who have achieved Masters level have completed the CLIA Australasia Masters course and are fully engaged in all things cruising ⚓️

You can feel confident booking any cruise style with me;

Here are6️⃣ways a CLIA-certified travel agent will keep you shipshape.
Talk to an expert 💯

Save time ⏰
A specialist travel agent will have a world of information at their fingertips, saving you hours of doing your own research online.

Professional Advice 🎓
CLIA-certified travel agents can give professional advice on every aspect of your travel, often from first-hand experience.

A personal touch 🌺
A specialist travel agent can recommend cruise options that best suit you. Your holiday will be bespoke - personally tailored for you.

Sustainable cruising ♻️
A CLIA-certified travel agent can help answer your questions about the cruise industry's sustainability initiatives.

Peace of mind ⭐️
Your travel agent can assist if you experience any disruption while you're travelling. They'll be able to take charge when you need help.

Contact me to start your cruise planning
☎️ 0403006319

20/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all my family friends and clients, I look forward to working with you all in 2025, to plan your ultimate holiday 🤶

I will be available on all days (except public holidays) over the Christmas and New Year period

Travel safely ⭐️

13/11/2024

https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/world-kindness-day-2024/

World Kindness Day 2024 is a global observance dedicated to promoting and celebrating acts of kindness. This day serves as a reminder of the positive impact

10/11/2024

I am very excited to be working with clients travelling to Slovenia in 2025

Where would you like to visit in 2025

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/like-a-fairytale-beautiful-country-still-flies-under-the-tourist-radar/ar-AA1tqGV6?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=DCTS&cvid=e6661942d112415289cf1f57e61171f1&ei=107

#2025

Tucked between northern Italy and Croatia is sleepy Slovenia, where overcrowding is not an issue despite its outstanding natural beauty and rich cultural traditions.

04/11/2024

Check out my advert in the Dapto Flyer

Scan the QR Code and your child will receive a personalised letter from Santa

https://illawarraflyers.com.au/3d-flip-book/dapto-spring-3-2/

03/11/2024

London is proving popular for travel in 2025

Excellence in Travel

https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Articles-luM0CD7IzuIc-London_tourist_traps.html

From pricey airport transfers to magicians on Westminster Bridge, here are 9 common travel mistakes in London and how to avoid them.

29/10/2024

https://www.msgongride.org.au/fundraisers/alancunningham



Alan Cunningham is riding in the 2024 MS Gong Ride, please like, share and donate

I'm taking part in the 2024 MS Gong Ride on 3 November to support people living with multiple sclerosis. https://www.msgongride.org.au/s/2375/28575/f

27/10/2024

With Lakeside Physio – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

27/10/2024

Illawarra Cancer Carers what a day $50k plus raised for a wonderful local charity 💲💲💲

Without the ongoing support of so many local businesses and individuals this would not be possible 💟

I am so thrilled to be involved in this event City Beach Function Centre provided and amazing meal and venue

Thanks to all the people who sold raffle tickets 🤗 and donated prizes or purchased tickets for the event

Sue Hollick Carolyn Moselen Alan Cunningham Howard Court Julie Ann Paul Bessant Brooke-Peta Anthony Don Marlene Matthew Jennifer Turford Jackie Skeen Penny Wilson Woonona Florist Vera Rupa David Berry Alan Hollick Craig Hurkett Sandra Murphy Crown Diamond Jewellers Lakeside Physio Narelle LangridgeIllawarra District Netball Association Ivan MonslaveCity Cave Dapto Leonie Langston Coastline Driving Lessons Taronga Zoo Sydney Taronga Western Plains Zoo Greg Skeen Jacqui Conway Kay Kent Terese Strachan Breast Cancer Illawarra Fundraiser Williamson Isabella Lawyers Muz Moselen Keith Wilson Fraternity Club Fairy Meadow Wollongong Golf Club Port Kembla Golf Club Anthony Snape Excellence in Travel Stav Ioannou Maryellen Byers TAFE NSW

Thanks to all my supporters and followers for a wonderful day each and every one of you helped make a difference

24/10/2024

Come along and help continue the growth and development of grass roots Dapto Netball in the Illawarra District Netball Association

Without volunteers the club can’t function
Without a club the players vacant play

Are you passionate about netball and growing our club?

Call for nominations for committee have been sent out to members via email. To nominate for a position/s please complete the nomination form prior to midnight 22 October 2024.

https://bit.ly/402GDMD

24/10/2024

Small business is what keeps the community going

16/10/2024

Sunday, 8 September 2024

Up early for breakfast 🍳 and to deliver the hire car to the train station, it is being picked up on a car carrier to be returned to Normanton S&E Car Hire. I stroll back to the hotel to finalise the packing

Our train departs at 1pm, this leg of the “Sequel to the Great Train Journey of Australia” is one of the longest stretches on the train, and with the least amount of comfort Queensland Rail Travel

21hours and economy seats; sleeper carriages were taken out of service approximately six years ago. We soon find out so was the food service. No lunch is served, dinner will be a sandwich, think 7/11, and a juice, breakfast is cornflakes and a juice. Tea 🫖 and coffee ☕️ are complimentary - self serve at the end of the carriage

No hot food is available, no fruit, no yoghurt, a bit disappointing after the lovely service and food options on all the other services we have travelled on

Lucky I purchased some snacks; cheese, crackers and dip, on Saturday, otherwise me might starve 🤣 the only items for sale, delivered to your seat are chocolates and chips, or wine in a glass, I have my contraband and finish that plus top up with two “wine in a glass”

The arm rests can’t be moved, which makes any position other than upright impossible, 😡 wine in a glass, helps the situation. We speed along throughout the afternoon and evening, an extended stop at Hughenden

This town will be witness to the Germind Meteor Shower, December 14 & 14, with a caveat, “the wet season may increase cloud cover, which could impact on visibility”

We arrive into Townsville 10 minutes early, ⏰ with a checked luggage booked through to Brisbane, and the ability to store our other items, we head off to the local cafe, for breakfast, and to waste some time until the connection from Cairns, the “Spirit of Queensland” arrives for our journey 🛤️ to Brisbane

14/10/2024

Saturday, 7 September 2024

The end of our “Sequel to the Great Train Journey, of Australia” is coming to an end

Breakfast ☕️ in the restaurant, downstairs, compared to our dinner last night, it is very plain. Dinner was delicious, zucchini flowers, scallop risotto with pesto and pumpkin ravioli, burnt butter and sage.

Our first stop for the day is the Outback Centre, also known as the Information Centre, gathering brochures and maps, of the region and the city, things to see and do. We can’t get on a City Tour, it is a Saturday - everything winds down on the weekend, and all the shops, close at 1pm on Saturday. Coles and Woolies, have an extended trade, open to 6pm. Nothing will be open tomorrow 🙅‍♀️

We take a drive out to the lookout, 👀 only to find the road is closed, for repairs, there are a couple of other vantage points, so all is not lost, until we find one is only accessible via a steep walking track. The third option is ok, as long as you don’t have a caravan

The water tank is painted with various local animals and the view is is nearly 360’ over the city and surrounds. The city area is split into two areas, River 🏞️ Side and Mine ⛏️ Side. The local power plant is run on gas and hydrogen and Mt Isa is home to a HUGE Solar Farm, which goes on and on forever, along the train corridor, it is the Dugald River solar farm and is the largest solar facility on a remote grid in Australia, supplying 88 megawatts of power to the, I sm hoping we will see this tomorrow

Next stop is Lake Moondarra, also known as the East Leichhardt Dam, located approximately 25km from the city centre, A lovely park area, with picnic spots, water sports; skiing and canoeing, are two of these. There is no camping or overnight stays permitted in this area.

There are lots of people enjoying the sunshine; kid’s parties, families picnicking, games of frisbee and cricket are just some of the activities being undertaken. A few walkers and a couple of cyclists are braving he warmer weather.

A shopping stop for some supplies, in anticipation of our 21 hour trip on The Inlander, Mt Isa to Townsville and our day and visit to Mt Isa is completed, I was last here in 1983 with my Grandma, travelling on the bus to Darwin Adele Kluth, and prior to that it was 1982, a school excursion, again a bus trip, to Ayers Rock (now known as Uluru) Sue Hollick, Marco Brugnatti three visit in 40 years, possibly a bit higher than the average tourist