Nicola Sorenson NZ Travel Broker

19/06/2024

This is a very good read for all my river cruise clients on Avalon.

The countdown is on until we head off on the Danube Dreams in August.
So exciting

Preparing for your first river cruise? Read on for some tips for first-time river cruisers with Avalon Waterways.

11/06/2024

Update - For those coming tonight - please make your way to Street Food Kitchen downstairs next to Speights. Starts at 6pm
Thank you

04/06/2024

I will be hosting a Scenic and Emerald River/Ocean Cruise travel evening to provide a more personalised and intimate place for you to learn, dream and plan your next river or ocean cruise.

The session is designed to provide you with insights and knowledge, to help plan your 2025 or 2026 journey of a lifetime. You can learn more about their exciting range of destinations, products, enriching experiences and all-inclusive luxury journeys. Their expert representative will also be there to share practical tips for navigating travelling this year, including an overview of the steps Scenic will take to safeguard your health and well-being.

The session will be held at 6pm on Tuesday the 11th of June in Timaru. Venue to be advised.

Please RSVP by this Friday 7 June as these sessions are always very popular 🚢⚓️

30/05/2024

One day deal with 1 great prize to be won!
Are you ready to book your next Trafalgar, Insight or Contiki tour for 2024?

11/05/2024

Bula Fiji - perfect way to spend a weekend

07/05/2024

A nice feeling to deliver a 32 page itinerary for a 3 month Europe holiday, It has been an absolute privilege to create the itinerary together with my clients.
🚄🚗🗺⚓️🚢
Some hightlights, Avalon River Cruise, 4 rental cars, Internal European flights, Ferry to Ireland, Trains, Accommodation, Sightseeing tours, Travel Insurance, Travel App. No stone has been left unturned to make everything hassle free. 🙂

Finally, everything printed out and delivered to check over with a cuppa and a scone.

13/04/2024

My next stop later this year ✈️💼

Budapest, Hungary 🇭🇺

01/04/2024

I am excited to be invited on the Emerald Dawn departing yesterday from Amsterdam - am loving it, as you know this is my specialty.

Sail an archetypal Dutch topography of windmills, tulips and winding canals. A fascinating trip through time, this insightful itinerary acknowledges the history of working-Dutch communities, dating as far back as the 13th century, before a guided tour to the Hague and a visit to Mauritshuis. Guests will discover what attracts art lovers to Antwerp’s intriguing medieval centre before technicolour Amsterdam and Keukenhof Gardens, which leaves a lasting impression on the senses.
The Emerald Cruises Difference
Experience an unforgettable voyage of discovery with shore excursions, EmeraldPLUS cultural experiences, and the EmeraldACTIVE program all included.
7 nights on board an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Guided bike tour to Waterland
Guided bike tour in Willemstad
Guided bike tour of Arnhem
Cycling and tasting tour of Rotterdam
Clog Painting on board
Architectural tour of Rotterdam
Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship
5 included excursions, including visits to UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites

22/12/2023

As 2023 comes to a close I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support throughout the year, I have had the privilege of putting together some fantastic holidays and reconnecting family members.

It certainly has been a busy year🛳✈️🛟🗺
I was recently awarded 9th - Top 10 Brokers
Top Consultant for Globus Tours and Avalon River Cruises
Top Consultant for Kiwi Holiday Insurance

Thank you for supporting my little local business ❤️

Thank you Lee-Anne Lang for your great help, you are invaluable

May your holiday season be filled with love, laughter, and the company of those who matter most. I look forward to assisting you in the new year and continuing to be a part of your travel journeys.

08/11/2023

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02/11/2023

When your clients get caught in a Grade 5 hurricane in Acapulco 🌀 everything else is pushed aside to get them home safely

“Thank you for being there for us day and night.
Everything was so much easier knowing you had our back, you are simply amazing”
Steph and Adrian ❤️

25/10/2023

Travelling on your own? Good solo deals at the moment are hard to find, this is a good one. Message for more info ✈️😊🛳️

15/10/2023

15/10/2023

That’s a wrap on the Travel Expo 2023 ✅

What a fantastic turn out with just over 60 guests 😊

Thank you to Lee-Anne Lang and Carmen Rae for your help ❤️

Thank you to my clients for speaking about their holidays, sharing their itineraries, so valuable ✈️

Congratulations to all my spot prize winners 🎉vouchers kindly donated from Stompz, Streetfood and Speights and the Major Prize of $1000 Nicola Sorenson Travel Voucher,

As I said today, I am very fortunate to have such a wonderful client base, thank you for supporting my small local business ✈️❤️🚢 🧳

11/10/2023

This has to be one of best itineraries I’ve seen

04/10/2023

Thinking of a River cruise in France? I have experienced first hand this wonderful product, I am already planning my next one, so very enjoyable.
Save up to $5000.00 per couple on selected departures🇫🇷🥖🥂

04/10/2023

Air New Zealand has just released their new Baggage Tracking feature inside the Air NZ App.🧳️

Travellers on the airline's domestic and international services are now able to track the last recorded status of their bag as it makes its way through the airport processing system, onto the aircraft, and finally, arrives at its destination.

27/09/2023

These are fantastic, very popular I can’t keep up with the demand! Small ship cruising, beautiful scenery, relaxing and luxury it’s sold me

17/09/2023

15/09/2023

Call me old fashioned, I still love giving clients their documentation in a well presented ticket wallet. Good job Wendy Wu Tours 🇨🇳✈️🗺️🧳

06/09/2023

Contiki Travellers this evening is for you

Are you thinking of joining a Contiki Tour next year and don't know where to start? Join myself and Sinead from Contiki for a travel talk evening.

Wednesday 27 September 7pm, contact me for more details and location. Registrations are necessary - don't miss out

22/08/2023

This amazing cruise departing February 2025, yes there are still cabins available, is this on your bucket list?
The cruise is on the Viking Venus.
Contact me today for more information 🗺🛳⚓️

17/07/2023

What's popular at the moment I am asked .... Cruising!

Regent Seven Seas is extremely popular, luxury is what comes to mind. Over the past week, I have also booked for clients, Viking River Cruises, Avalon River Cruises (just returned from one), Princess Cruises - Mediterranean, and an Oceania - Asia cruise it's hard to keep up. I am thrilled for all my clients booking these it is very exciting.

I am a Virtuoso agent with access to special offers and have been nominated twice as NZ Cruise Broker of the Year.
Selling cruises is my specialty and I love it.
Thank you to all my valued clients for supporting my local business ⛴⚓️🗺🏛😘

02/07/2023

Don’t forget the new online NZ traveller Declaration starts this month, more info below✅😊✈️

Travellers are not currently required to complete a New Zealand Traveller Declaration. Travellers arriving at selected New Zealand international airports will be able to complete an online declaration from July 2023.

02/07/2023

Well, I can say June is a wrap - 3 weeks overseas myself as well as just over 77 other passengers departing, 💂‍♀️🚉🛩🥢🏝🌏
Keeping an eye on timing changes, connections, and updates it has obviously all worked from the lovely feedback I have from my travel app. With the app it gives me live updates on any delays and timing changes so you are not alone.
A snippet of just a few feedback remarks.................
It was my pleasure

"So enjoyed our 6 weeks overseas, highlights being Vancouver, 16 day Insight Country Roads tour, Uni World Rhone river cruise and Kalmar. Thank you Nicola for making our holiday a memorable experience"

"Trip was fantastic. Thank you Nic for making all our transfers, flights, and trips that were booked all very easy. We thoroughly enjoyed it and looking forward to planning our next one cruise with Celebrity was brilliant once again thankyou so much you are a gem. Colin & Mary"

"Nic is simply the best travel agent ever!! Went above & beyond & we are super grateful to you for making our holiday such a good one!"

"Thanks Nicola. Our holiday was fantastic and everything went smoothly. Hotels and Halong Bay cruise company were awesome."

"We had a wonderful trip..so many highlights. Just loved Vietnam. Nicola was awesome to work with in planning our trip"
🥰Now onto July - 🗽🧳🏛

15/06/2023

We sure did cover a lot of ground in 3 weeks, learnt a great deal picking up new tips along the way to make all my clients holidays hassle free. It certainly is a big world out there I just love the adventure 🌎🗺️

I can definitely recommend a river cruise this would be one of the best experiences I have ever had. I am already booking for 2024 -book early 🛳️ I have some great deals saving you $$

Have as much organised before you go, be early at the airport it does help🛩️
I know my clients, Liz, Jan, Rose and Kath all thoroughly enjoyed our time away, thank you for your great company❤️

18/04/2023

The NZ Traveller Declaration Form is slated to return from the 21st of June and replace our current paper arrival forms.

You will be able to complete the form online or by downloading the NZTD mobile app. Once finished you will get a confirmation email, but you will not be required to show this on arrival.

Your submission email will let you know what you need to do upon arrival, based on what is in your declaration (i.e. have shoes ready to show if they were used for outdoor activities) and the revamped NZTD will be linked to your passport so when your passport is scanned, the system automatically recognises you have completed the form.

20/03/2023

Thank you to United Airlines ✈️Visit Anaheim, The Sheraton and Cambria Hotels🏨 finally Disneyland 🎡for a fabulous few days away.
Disneyland is truly a magical, happy place

15/03/2023

First day at Disneyland, breakfast with the characters. Pouring with rain…. Don’t forget to download the Disneyland app before you go.