Liz helped us plan an amazing 1 month trip to...
Australia | Jul 7 - Jul 25, 2022

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Mark P.
Hendersonville, NC | Reviewed on Jul 27, 2022

Liz helped us plan an amazing 1 month trip to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Liz and her team were always there to help and support while abroad and couldn't have been accommodating. They have personally tested all recommended guided trips and hotels as was apparent because all were first rate, including the drivers that transported us to and from the airports. I highly recommend Liz and her team to help you plan and execute your dream vacation, too!

Hotel Reviews
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour
Sydney

Excellent property and perfect location for seeing all of Sydney’s wonders. Great breakfast and coffee each morning with very attentive service staff both in the restaurant and the front desk. Highly recommended.

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Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns

Good property in an excellent location.

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Garden Court Suites & Apartments
Queenstown

Modest apartment style accommodation that was very clean and in an excellent location with views of the “Remarkables” from the property. Front office was most kind and managed by a dear woman from Ireland.

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InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel
Natadola, Fiji

A true 5 star property with staff, views and food to match. All needs are immediately attended to with your happiness and comfort always in mind when dealing with the property staff. The food and beverage manager, Freddie, was everywhere and was always making sure that every meal and drink was served to perfection. Highly recommended!

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Activity Reviews
Morning Panoramic Sydney Sights
Morning Panoramic Sydney Sights
Sydney

Nice overview of the city ti get an overall feel of the city.

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Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney Opera House Tour
Sydney

Great, insider primer on the Opera House that really helps to understand the significance of the building. Highly recommend instead of just relying on a tour book.

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Full Day Blue Mountains Deluxe Day
Full Day Blue Mountains Deluxe Day
Sydney

Excellent day trip with incredible scenery. Visited the “3 Sisters”, the Australian “Grand Canyon, Bridal Falls (for a hike.) Sunset champagne toast before heading back.

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Just a pick nick lunch, but was perfect for hiking.
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Tali Wiru Dinner
Tali Wiru Dinner
Uluru

Incredible cocktails and dinner overlooking Ayers Rock at sunset. Will definitely be a once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend. Also recommend the “field of 50,000 lights” afterwards. Amazing beauty in the middle of a desert.

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Uluru Highlights
Uluru Highlights
Uluru

Would highly recommend this visit deeply moving, beautiful work of nature. Don’t miss this if traveling to Australia!

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Evening Field of Light Star Pass
Evening Field of Light Star Pass
Uluru

Don’t miss this beautiful work if art in the desert!! The beauty, scale and surroundings will delight all your senses.

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Welcome to Fiji !
Welcome to Fiji !
Fiji

Intercontinental Hotel was amazing as was the day River Safari to visit a local village and its warm and friendly people. Highly recommend the river trip to get a feel for the “real” Fiji.

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Welcome to Cairns!
Welcome to Cairns!
Cairns

Beautiful tropical town which is a launch point for a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef! Si different than Sydney and Melbourne and gives a totally different perspective to tue diversity of Australia.

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Full Day Marine World Outer Great Barrier Reef
Full Day Marine World Outer Great Barrier Reef
Cairns

A must do while in Cairns to see one of the natural wonders of the world. Fun boat ride to and from with good food, snorkeling and amazing sea life all around. Highly recommended.

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Buffet, but was good for what it was. Had to service the many people on the cruise, so it was a bit crowded on the platform.
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Full Day Outback Tasting Adventures
Full Day Outback Tasting Adventures
Port Douglas

Great experience to get to see another side of Australia. The “Tablelands” wee beautiful and rich with agriculture and the tastings were all well prepared and served with a wide variety of Australian cuisine. A great experience to see the true diversity of Australia.

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Half-Day Macetown 4WD Tour
Half-Day Macetown 4WD Tour
New Zealand

Great four wheeler fun crisscrossing several rivers to get ti the location. Learned much about the development of NZ through the lens of the gold rush that helped settle the area. Panned for gold which was great fun!

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Skyline Gondola Ride
Skyline Gondola Ride
Queenstown (NZ)

Easy on and off and would highly recommend to get incredible views of the “Remarkables” as well as the lakes and surrounding areas.

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Boutique Wine Tour - Half Day
Boutique Wine Tour - Half Day
Queenstown (NZ)

Total fun way to spend a day! Saw beautiful scenery and sampled great regional wines. Had a delightful lunch along the way. Highly recommend!

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Walter Peak Farm and Gourmet Barbecue Lunch
Walter Peak Farm and Gourmet Barbecue Lunch
New Zealand

Wonderful way to spend a day! Delightful trip over on an authentic 1912 steamship with incredible scenery along the way. Gourmet lunch featuring local grilled meats and vegetables, served in a beautiful environment overlooking the water. Sheep dog exhibition after lunch was beautiful to watch and learn. Tour of the farm and interaction with the animals in a beautiful setting was a great way to end the day before heading back over to the town on the ship. Highly recommend.

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Local specialist: Liz Neal
Liz
Liz Neal
Local specialist in Sydney-Auckland-Los Angeles | Replied on Jul 27, 2022

Dear Mark and Lou,
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us such a detailed review ! I am very glad you enjoyed your trip and it was truly special to have met you, we don't always get to meet our clients in person and I considered myself lucky to have had that opportunity on your way back from the trip.

I sincerely hope our paths cross again and we would all be very happy to assist any time in the future.