Carswell & Turner Travel Associates

27/02/2025

ITALY | A Travel Associates Guide

Planning on visiting Italy soon? 🍋 Here's our guide to unforgettable experiences in 3 of Italy’s most iconic cities.

Make sure you SAVE this guide for your next Italy trip 🇮🇹 and contact a Travel Associates advisor here for more recommendations: http://travl.to/6186U7Wqo 💜

26/02/2025

LUXURY TRAVEL NEWS: Abercrombie & Kent has announced they will be expanding into the Asia Pacific region with an extraordinary first - a luxury wilderness camp in Western Australia's UNESCO World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park.

Set against the backdrop of the iconic Bungle Bungle ranges (an area rich in Aboriginal culture), this exclusive 16-room retreat will feature one-of-a-kind luxury touches the brand is known for, including a premium Geoffrey Kent villa. The camp has promised an authentic First Nations experience through a unique partnership with the Billingjul Aboriginal Corporation.

💎 With bookings likely to open in 2026, this property would be perfectly paired with a Kimberley cruise, or a stand-alone escape.

Speak to your Travel Associates advisor for more information and to be among the first to experience this unique cultural retreat: http://travl.to/6189U4xhJ

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25/02/2025

The time to book your next one-of-a-kind Italy adventure is now 💎

Browse our curated selection of luxury cruises, tours & stays as recommended by our expert advisors.

Contact a Travel Associates advisor for more information and receive an exclusive offer when you book 💜

View more of our luxury Italian holiday recommendations here: http://travl.to/6180U4IG4

19/02/2025

Don't miss this exclusive offer to India, with business class flights & a luxury tour included

✅ Return Business Class flight to Delhi, & return from Mumbai
✅ 15 day Geluxe tour by G Adventures departing from Delhi
✅ 12 nights in hand-selected hotels & 2 nights in Narsingh Bagh cottages
✅ 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 10 dinners
✅ The service of a dedicated Travel Advisor managing your booking & more!

💎 From $11,119pp*
📅 15 September 2025
⏰ Offer ends 28 February 2025
*T&Cs apply. Offer: 20281356

19/02/2025

Introducing Explora III: the next chapter in ocean luxury 🌊✨

Explora III is the latest masterpiece from Explora Journeys, set to sail for the first time in 2026. Designed for the discerning traveller, this all-suite retreat redefines luxury at sea with curated experiences, immersive itineraries and world-class gastronomy.

Swipe 👉 for your first look for a first look at this private-yacht-inspired-ship, and book with Travel Associates to receive an exclusive $300 Travel Voucher to go towards your next trip*.

*T&Cs apply. Learn more here: http://travl.to/6186UWuF6

16/02/2025

Discover why Insight Vacations’ premium tours are so popular. ✨

Indulge in fine dining, stay in handpicked hotels, enjoy insightful encounters, and
benefit from unparalleled expertise. 💎

Get in touch to take advantage of Insight Vacations’ Big Tour Sale on now! 💜

🌎 Your 2025 escape awaits ✈

*T&C’s apply

14/02/2025

It’s not too late to get the perfect Valentines Day gift for your special someone. Give them the gift of travel with a Travel Associates gift card 💝
Our gift cards are available for purchase online or in-store - please read more here: https://www.travelassociates.com/travel-extras/gift-cards

13/02/2025

Don't miss this exclusive offer to Maldives, with business class flights & a luxury stay included
✅ Return Business Class flight to Maldives
✅ 5 night stay at the 5-star LUX South Ari Atoll in a Beach Pavillion
✅ Signature turtle excursion experience included during stay
✅ Return Seaplane Transfer from Male to Resort
✅ Room upgrade, subject to availability*
✅ The service of a dedicated Travel Advisor managing your booking & more!
💎 From $9595pp*
📅 Selected travel dates
⏰ Offer ends 20 February 2025
*T&Cs apply. Offer: 20291934

13/02/2025

LUXURY TRAVEL NEWS: Japan's powder paradise has just got even closer for Australian ski and snowboarders 👇❄️

In December, Qantas will launch direct flights from Sydney - Sapporo, Japan's gateway to Hokkaido’s world-class ski resorts. With an 11 hour flight time, travellers will leave Sydney in the morning, and be sipping sake in Sapporo by evening, maximising time spent on the slopes.

Direct flights and a favourable Japanese Yen will make Japan's next ski season more accessible than ever. Contact your Travel Associates advisor to book in your next ski trip ⛷️

13/02/2025

The Big Tour Sale is here! ✈️

Unlock the best travel deals of the year with Trafalgar’s Big Tour Sale. Book now for BIG savings (and even bigger memories).

Tour Differently in 2025 💎

Visit us instore for details 💜

*T&C’s apply

11/02/2025

"Soaring quietly during sunrise over the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and watching the first light hit the desert mountains is a memory that will remain in my mind forever." 🎈

Over Christmas, Travel Associates advisor Ash Van Der Veer embarked on a one-of-a-kind journey through Egypt with Viking.

From hot air balloon rides at dawn, discovering the secrets of the pyramids via their Egyptologist guide, to 7 nights cruising the Nile on the brand new Viking Sobek - click the link to read all about Ash's experience ✨

Read here: http://travl.to/6186UlLtM

05/02/2025

LUXURY TRAVEL NEWS: This Australian rail icon is getting an upgrade 🚂

The romance of luxury rail travel is back in a big way, and Journey Beyond is following suit by transforming their iconic Australian rail journeys, by adding two brand-new luxury suites: the Australis and Aurora.

Promising dedicated butlers, free-flowing champagne, and art-deco-inspired interiors that beautifully capture the spirit of the Australian outback and the stunning landscapes they traverse.

These new suites will transform the way guests experience Australia by rail. Coming to The Ghan, Indian Pacific, and Great Southern from April 2026, contact your Travel Associates advisor to be among the first aboard.

📸: Journey Beyond

28/01/2025

A colonial mansion in Sri Lanka's tea country, a floating treehouse in Singapore, and the rebirth of a New York legend. These are our advisor's hand-picked favourite hotels opening their doors in 2025.

Click the link to discover more, and connect with a Travel Associates advisor to be among the first to experience these one-of-a-kind properties: http://travl.to/6188Ura2K ✨

28/01/2025

A colonial mansion in Sri Lanka's tea country, a floating treehouse in Singapore, and the rebirth of a New York legend. These are our advisor's hand-picked favourite hotels opening their doors in 2025.

Click the link to discover more, and connect with a Travel Associates advisor to be among the first to experience these one-of-a-kind properties: http://travl.to/6180UraFE ✨

23/01/2025

New year, new destinations: where are you travelling to in 2025? 👇

15/01/2025

When all luxury cruise lines promise perfect moments at sea, how do you discover which one is right for you?

The latest edition of The Concierge is dedicated to helping you navigate the world of cruise, gently cutting through the noise to reveal what sets each one apart.

From intimate yacht experiences to grand ocean voyages, find your perfect match between the pages of our new issue.

Pick up your complimentary copy of our 2025 Luxury Cruise Guide at your local Travel Associates office 💜

08/01/2025

New year, new destinations: where are you visiting next?

Our Travel Associates advisors have hand-picked five one-of-a-kind destinations set to shine in 2025.

Click 👉 to explore them now, and enquire with a Travel Associates advisor to book before the world catches on ✨

23/12/2024

As we wrap up another wonderful year of one-of-a-kind travel, we want to take a moment to wish all of you a very Merry purple Christmas 💜

Our Travel Associates offices will be open around the public holidays and are available to assist with any luxury travel needs you may have.

If you are travelling over Christmas and require urgent assistance, please call the below numbers:

💎 1300 135 177 from within Australia
💎 +61 7 3011 7825 from outside Australia

We cannot wait to see you in the new year to start planning many more one-of-a-kind luxury holidays.

Merry Christmas,
Travel Associates 💜

19/12/2024

The best of 2024, as travelled by you 💜

From retracing the ancient trade routes of the Spice Islands, checking in to the world’s most opulent over water villas to soaring over NYC in style, these are a handful of our favourite one-of-a-kind holidays our clients enjoyed in 2024.

Planned by our experts advisors, swipe for a glimpse and to find inspiration for next year’s one-of-a-kind trip ✨

11/12/2024

Where did your travels take you this year? 👇

09/12/2024

The season's most spectacular stays 🎄 These are the most festive luxury hotels, as curated by our advisors:

1. The Plaza, New York
2. The Dolder Grand, Zurich
3. The Goring, London
4. Arctic Treehouse Hotel, Rovaniemi
5. The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder
6. Ritz, Paris
7. Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, Chiang Rai
8. Claridges, London
9. Lotte New York Palace, New York

Which one-of-a-kind festive hotel would you most like to check into? 👇

04/12/2024

Is a White Christmas on your bucket list? ❄️

2025/2026 Christmas departures are out now with Alabatross Tours 🎄

There is a magical Winter Wonderland out there waiting for you, filled with exciting 'bucket list' experiences, amazing adventures, and bursting with heart-warming festivites - and with Albatross you will get to experience the very best! ✨️

Reach out if you would like more information 💜

03/12/2024

Crystal-clear waters, private beaches, and the Great Barrier Reef at your doorstep: this is InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef 💜

The InterContinental Hayman Island Great Barrier Reef has long been a luxurious retreat for Australians, a short flight to the northernmost shores of the Whitsundays. As it approaches its 75th anniversary, the newly-named property celebrates its heritage and deep connection to one of the world’s greatest natural wonders.

Click the link to rediscover this one-of-a-kind island paradise, and contact your Travel Associates advisor about booking a trip to one of Australia's greatest escapes: http://travl.to/6188o8z6K

02/12/2024

All aboard Belmond's Britannic Explorer 🚂

Swipe through 👉 for your first look at Britain's newest ultra-luxury train, set to wind through England and Wales' most captivating landscapes come July 2025. With just 18 exquisitely-appointed suites, it's set to be Britain's most coveted train journey.

Click the link for more details, and contact a Travel Associates advisor to make sure you are one of the first onboard: http://travl.to/6180o6cgy

📸: Belmond

21/11/2024

Would you like to learn more about Scenic & Emerald Cruises exciting range of destinations, enriching experiences and truly all-inclusive ultra-luxury journeys that are available for 2025 through to 2027? 🚤✨

💜 Join us at their small group information sessions on Wednesday 4 December. Reach out and we can reserve your spot, limited seats available!

18/11/2024

We had such a great time last Wednesday sponsoring the Coffs Harbour Golf Club Ladies Golf Day 💜
Loved hearing all the ladies travel stories and looking forward to helping create their next one of a kind itinerary 💎

13/11/2024

We had a wonderful day supporting the ladies at Coffs Harbour Golf Club, congratulations to the winners!!🏌️‍♀️💜

A huge thank you to our newest Ladies sponsors, Carswell & Turner Travel Associates ✈️🌍

The sun has made an appearance for the ladies 4BBB stableford, a very special thanks to Lyn and the Carswell and Turner team! ❤️👏

07/11/2024

Picturesque lakes and mountains, emerald green forests, and glistening glaciers: these are just some of the breathtaking vistas you will see on this one-of-a-kind journey with Collette 💜

Their exclusive itinerary allows guests to cruise 🚢 train 🚂 and tour 🚌 through Canada and Alaska, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure (and one of our advisor's favourite itineraries to recommend).

This is one of the best ways to experience Canada and Alaska in luxury.

03/11/2024

Discover the rich history of Cooktown, unwind on Lizard Island and explore the stunning Ribbon Reef on APT's new 8-day Great Barrier Reef Discovery expedition cruise. Enjoy snorkelling, hiking, and relaxing on pristine beaches as you experience the vibrant marine life and breathtaking views of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Combine your Great Barrier Reef expedition cruise with APT's Tropical Queensland Highlights for the ultimate 13-day tropical Queensland adventure.

Pop in to the office or give us a call to secure savings of up to $3,000 per couple*

*Conditions apply. Offers valid until March 2025.

30/10/2024

We are prouder than ever to be part of Travel Associates Australia & New Zealand after we were awarded the ‘Most Outstanding Branded Travel Agency Group’ at the National Travel Industry Awards over the weekend.

Working alongside such passionate and dedicated professionals who share a love for crafting one-of-a-kind travel experiences for our clients is a true privilege, and for our brand to take home the most prestigious travel award is such an honour.

What an incredible year for our beautiful purple brand 💜

27/10/2024

🌿 Introducing the Scenic Rim Trail Express with Spicers
Enjoy a stunning escape to unspoiled wilderness, breathtaking views and endless adventure as you hike through this extraordinary natural wonderland. Take advantage of their best offers yet with a limited time early bird sale. Once sold out these offers will not be repeated

Give us a call or pop in to store if you would like more information 💜💜

24/10/2024

✨️ Meet Anthea Hollywood ✨️

With 17 years of travel expertise, Anthea's approach to crafting exceptional travel itineraries comes from a genuine understanding of what makes a trip special. Her own love of travel began during her first journey across Europe with her mother. “I was mesmerised by Europe’s architecture, history, and diverse landscapes. It sparked a lifelong love affair with the continent,” says Anthea.

Anthea’s personal experiences extend far beyond Europe. From ba****ck horse riding through the vast Mongolian steppes and sharing a yurt with a nomadic family to soaking in the pristine, warm waters of Fiji, her stories inspire her approach to travel planning 💜

Give Anthea a call now to help plan your next unforgettable journey. 🌏

21/10/2024

Are you a solo traveller? Why not join Solo Connections for 16 fabulous days exploring all that beautiful Tasmania has to offer.

Start in Hobart, travel to Strahan, Stanley, Launceston, St Helens, Bicheno, Port Arthur and back to Hobart enjoying the sights and historical flavours that make Tasmania so wonderful.

Meet a Tasmanian Devil, learn of the convict history at Port Arthur, cruise the irrepressible Gordon River, sample gourmet delights in Evandale and so much more.

Tasmania, the apple isle, really has it all! 💎

Pop in or give us a call if you would like more information 💜💜

15/10/2024

Discover luxury at Raffles Singapore with a free 3rd night in a sumptuous suite. Plus, receive a US$100 hotel credit, breakfast daily, and more when you book with us at Carswell & Turner Travel Associates, your Virtuoso travel advisors!

14/10/2024

Did you know that here at Carswell & Turner Travel Associates we are Virtuoso members? What this means for you is that we get access to the worlds best resorts & hotels with exclusive benefits just for you!

Here are some of our favourites to inspire your next adventure 🌎

06/10/2024

💎Meet Lyn Langenberg, with a passion for travel and experiencing different places, cultures and food, Lyn decided to change her career over 20 years ago from the legal industry to the travel industry.

Lyn has personally travelled to over 40 countries, and a couple of her 'wow' moments have been hot air ballooning over Turkey, riding a camel to the Pyramids of Giza, walking with cheetahs in the wild, and exploring the Greek Islands 💜 These experiences and more have taken Lyn from budget backpacking to luxurious escapades and enable her to tailor experiences that align perfectly with clients' interests and preferences.

Fun Fact: Lyn loves champagne and chocolate 🥂

Being a Travel Advisor is not just a profession for Lyn, it's a calling that brings immense joy and fulfilment. Lyn thrives on building long-lasting relationships with clients, guiding them through the wonders of the world, and crafting authentic 'one of a kind' experiences, to make their dreams come true.✨