Go4iT Travel

23/01/2025

Club Med yesterday launched its Early Bird Sale 2026, through which I can now secure up to 30% off Club Med’s Japan ski resorts. It runs to 9 May 2025 for travel dates between 28 November 2025 and 4 May 2026.
Some of the top savings include ;
Club Med Tomamu from $3,822 per adult, save $1,638 or $12,230 for a family, save $5,242
Club Med Sahoro from $3,136 per adult, save $1,344 or $10,035 for a family, save $4,301
Club Med Kiroro Grand from $2,685 per adult, save $1,145 or $9,670 for a family, save $4,120
Club Med Kiroro Peak from $3,199 per adult, save $1,365 or $11,522 for a family, save $4,914

Club Med is an excellent option for those who want to explore international ski holidays that provide exceedingly great value for your money. The all-inclusive offering encompasses ski passes, group ski and snowboard lessons and ski-in, ski-out facilities mean you can enjoy the slopes without anticipating additional costs at the end of your stay.

Give me a call if keen to hear more!
Carole Garnham
The Travel Brokers
021 251 2807
[email protected]

22/01/2025

Welcoming news with an evolution in train travel and the introduction of two new luxury Platinum suites the ‘Australis’ suite and ‘Aurora’ suite with first departures scheduled to join iconic trains The Ghan, Indian Pacific, and the Great Southern from April 2026. The suites have gone on sale yesterday. There is plenty of availability at this stage!!

The Australis Suite is the most luxurious suite in Australian train travel and one of the most luxurious in the world. At three times the size of a Platinum cabin it features a separate bedroom with a fixed queen-sized bed, full lounge set, personal bar and ensuite with double vanity and premium Jurlique amenities. This Suite also has a writing desk as well as a wardrobe and ample room to stretch your legs or host friends and family in-suite.
Australis Suite features include:
• Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année
• Premium Australian wine selection
• Personalised in-suite bar
• In-room dining available
• Butler service
• Luxurious bed linen, silk eye masks and pillow menu
• A range of exclusive Off Train Experiences
• Platinum Club lounge and dining carriage access
• Private chauffer for your arrival and departure of the train

The Aurora Suite is double the size of a Platinum cabin and features a fixed queen-sized bed, lounge set and ensuite with premium Jurlique amenities. You’ll also have a wardrobe and plenty of room to move throughout the Suite allowing for a luxurious stay.
Aurora Suite features include:
• Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année
• Premium Australian wine selection
• Personalised in-suite bar
• In-room dining available
• Butler service
• Luxurious bed linen and pillow menu
• A range of exclusive Off Train Experiences
• Platinum Club lounge and dining carriage access
• Private chauffer for your arrival and departure of the train

Prices start from
AUD $11,890 pp for the Australis suite
AUD $7,990 pp for the Aurora suite for a 3-day journey on the Ghan

09/01/2025

Is this on your bucket list .. ?
I have a a fab 12-day Into the Arctic Special Edition Christmas and New Year’s Eve departure that will span 23 December 2025 through to 3 January 2026.
The itinerary is ex Saariselka, Finland and spends Christmas Day on
Hurtigruten sailing along the Norwegian Coast. You would be on a guaranteed departure that will see you celebrating the New Year twice – first in Finland and then in Sweden. We have also thrown in a visit to the famous Snowhotel 365 as well as the opportunity to experience a reindeer safari and husky safari, plus spending time in Rovaniemi, the official home of Santa Claus!

For more details get in touch.

Carole Garnham - The Travel Brokers
Go4iT Travel
021 251 2807
[email protected]
Member of Helloworld

04/01/2025

2025 is here!

16/12/2024

Maldives .. doesn't get any better than this !

09/12/2024

France may not be as well-known as Belgium or Switzerland for its chocolate, but this country actually has a rich tradition in all things cacao… especially chocolat chaud. Visiting the French capital? Don’t skip the hot chocolate! From concoctions spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom at Maison Aleph to the artisanal blends at Jean-Paul Hévin, Paris has amazing hot chocolate. Whether you prefer a traditional experience or a modern twist, these options will satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are my four favourite spots to indulge in the best hot chocolate in Paris;
1 La Chocolaterie Cyril Lignac
2 Jean-Paul Hévin
3 Pâtisserie Viennoise
4 Maison Aleph

La Chocolaterie Cyril Lignac
Celebrity chef Cyril Lignac has taken over a little corner of the 11th arrondissement with a bistro, a patisserie, and this: his chocolaterie, devoted (unsurprisingly) to all things chocolate. The creamy hot cocoa here is best paired with one of the other delicacies prepared by the pastry chef. We’ve got a preference for the buttery pain au chocolat, but those who just can’t get enough sweetness might prefer another house specialty: a chocolate-covered marshmallow bear.

Jean-Paul Hévin
Jean-Paul Hévin literally wrote the book on hot chocolate, and at his Saint-Honoré shop, you can sip an intensely flavoured cocoa. This version of the drink boasts a slightly lighter texture than some, but the chocolate flavour here is unparalleled. You can also taste Hévin’s creations at the spanking new Café Pavane, opened by the chocolatier’s daughter not far from the Luxembourg Gardens. Here, a wide variety of pastries is also on offer to pair with this confection, which is served with fresh whipped cream.

Pâtisserie Viennoise
Founded in 1928, this cozy little tearoom (8 rue de l’École de Médecine) has stood the test of time—and it still makes one of the city’s best hot chocolates. A generous dollop of freshly whipped cream covers the top of the barely sweetened cocoa, perfect for pairing with a rustic slice of Austrian-style cake like strudel or sachertorte.

Maison Aleph
Maison Aleph is one of the most interesting pastry shops in Paris at the moment—their fascinating take on French pastries with a Middle Eastern twist has made them a guest favourite on our Ultimate Paris Food Tour. But it would practically be a crime to not pair one of their delectable treats with their homemade hot chocolate. Thick, rich and pure comfort in a cup, Maison Aleph’s hot chocolate gets its unique flavour from spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and star anise. It’s the perfect pick-me-up after a morning or afternoon exploring the Marais!

04/12/2024

Just saying here .. things are changing in this space. No longer simple and now one has to register via the Police Station!

29/10/2024

22/10/2024

Calling all Speedway Fans .. this is the ULTIMATE bucket list trip.. Escorted journey for the INDY500 - Based in Indianapolis - May 2025! 19-27 May - From $9,100 per person share Twin - Land Only Excluding Airfares.
Add on at the start a weekend extension package 16-19 May to really get behind the scenes of the prelims! Extra $'s apply.
Trip of a lifetime, call Carole 06 757 2885 today for more deets and to book your spot on this amazing opportunity to live, breathe the real deal!

18/10/2024

Friday funny.. this appeared in my Trade News today ..

15/10/2024

Very excited to share the news that I'm now an officially registered NZ Booking Agent for "Luxury Escapes" This really does opens up so much more really cool product that I am overjoyed with and at long last, can now offer you. So please get in touch and let me personally get your planned Luxury Escape underway today.

10/10/2024

Viking has launched a new 22-day Mississippi River Odyssey cruising from New Orleans to St.Paul.
It’s priced from AS$24,195 per person in a French Balcony with included return economy air on all 2025, 2026 and 2027 river voyages if booked before 15 November 2024.
Highlights include historic mansions and grand homes, the chance to delve into America’s Civil War history as well as sampling the region’s Southern cuisine and Memphis’s barbecue alongside artisan beers. . The journey also focuses on the birthplace of American music – blues, jazz and soul – and the musical heritage in the towns and cities that line the Mississippi’s shores!

2 of Go4iT clients did a scaled down version of this trip on Viking this year, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves! Such a very cool way to reach a side of the US, that has so much going on history, music and food wise!

09/10/2024

oh wow .. what an amazing looking USA Women Only Tour for 2025 being offered by Insight Vacations !!
Dates : 6 - 13 June - 2025
Price : $9,945 pp
*Just 24 places available
Enjoy the Beauty and Bounty of New England on a 8-Day Women-Only Tour in the U.S.
Embrace history and glamour on this 8-Day women-only tour as you travel with a small group from Massachusetts to Rhode Island. Follow the red-brick Freedom Trail in Boston to see where the U.S. took shape. On the shores of Cape Cod Bay, see Sandwich, a coastal town famous for its glassmakers; here, visit the Sandwich Glass Museum, where you can learn tricks of the trade. At Martha's Vineyard, pass the former home of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and to Oak Bluffs, an idyllic town with gingerbread-like cottages. Indulge in a sea-to-table feast filled with fish caught from local fishermen, fresh produce from nearby farms and delicacies picked by foragers. In the seaside city of Newport, board an 80-foot schooner to cruise the coastline, taking in views of historical buildings and the homes of the rich and famous — and learn about the area’s past as a pirates’ haven.

For more intel get in contact with Carole
Go4iT Travel
[email protected]
T. 021 251 2807

04/10/2024

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02/10/2024

Snap up a great Business Class deal to Europe 2025 before it’s too late (Hurry, as limited availability)

01/10/2024

Northern Lights .. Cruise
Ex London 10 October 2025
Embark on a Journey from London to the Arctic Circle, Exploring Norway's Stunning Fjords, Charming Coastal Towns, and Rich Cultural Heritage.. follow the link to find out more ..

29/09/2024

Another successful stellar year for Go4iT Travel, with this award recently picked up at TTB Yearly conference in the Gold Coast in September. Many many thanks to the wonderful support of my long standing clients and for those who made referrals. It really is much appreciated and highly valued by me. So thank you all, once again, as its lovely to be able to fly the Taranaki Province colours on the Nationwide Travel Broker stage.

16/09/2024

Air NZ has just released a New Shortlife Business Class Fare to Toyko - Travel - 27 September to 11 December, 2024. Yes I'd match that deal with a stay at one of these super quirky themed hotels in Tokyo!
– Themed hotels in Ginza –
1. Henn na Hotel Tokyo Ginza
2. MUJI Hotel
3. Mimaru Hotel
– Themed hotels in Shibuya –
4. The Millennials Shibuya
– Themed hotels in Shinjuku –
5. Book and Bed Tokyo
6. Hotel Gracery
– Themed hotels in other parts of Tokyo –
7. Park Hotel Tokyo
8. BnA Wall Hotel
9. Lotte City Hotel Kinshicho
– Themed hotels in the city fringe –
10. Keio Plaza Hotel Hachioji
11. Tokyo Disneyland Hotels