Linda Critchell - MTA Travel - Mobile Travel Agents

18/05/2026

Amazing deal - save up to 72%

Japan’s culinary scene is pretty next level: from creamy ramen broths to succulent nigiri to crunchy yet oh-so sweet taiyakis. If you know your sauté from your sear, then you'll love this Insider Series: Japan Foodie Tour Co-Curated by Gary Mehigan.

On this 10-day adventure, you’ll sample, sip and savour it all from Osaka to Tokyo with an itinerary planned by beloved ex-MasterChef Australia judge Gary Mehigan.

18/04/2026

Encouraging news overnight. 5 cruise ships including MSC Europa, Celestyal Journey and Discovery stranded in the Gulf since this debacle began, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and now preparing for the Northern Summer Season in Europe. I'm really looking forward to sailing on MSC World Europa around the Mediterranean in August.

03/03/2026

One of the many advantages of booking your travel arrangements through an Accredited Professional Travel Agent over booking through Online Travel Agents or by yourself, is that we are here to help you through thick and thin. Airlines and industry partners keep us informed with current policies and waiver codes to try and find the best solutions for our clients. You have my personal mobile number and email. Or are you still on hold to multiple call centres?

06/02/2026

📸 NEW: Galapagos Photography Safaris | Limited 2026 Departures 🐢
This year, two exclusive small-group Galapagos Photography Safaris with fixed departures in October and November 2026 have been released — and places are strictly limited.
🗓 05–10 October 2026
🗓 17–22 November 2026
Led by Galapagos-based wildlife photographer and conservation biologist Lucas Bustamante, alongside an official Galapagos naturalist, these 6-day / 5-night safaris are crafted for photographers who want more time, more access, and deeper insight.
Explore Santa Cruz Island and an uninhabited island, with exceptional opportunities for wildlife, landscape, and underwater photography. Each evening, return to camp for relaxed image reviews, personalised guidance, and hands-on technique refinement.
✨ Small groups. Expert leadership. Unforgettable encounters.
These departures are ideal for photography enthusiasts of all levels seeking a more intentional and rewarding way to experience the Galapagos Islands.
👉 Full itineraries, dates, and rates are available now - contact me for more details.
📩 Early booking strongly recommended.

06/01/2026

Experience 3 nights' magic of sun-drenched Surfers Paradise firsthand with an oceanfront designer hotel stay packed with all kinds of excitement and intrigue, perfectly positioned just moments from one of Australia’s best-loved beaches. From the shimmering pool and five sophisticated restaurants – including atmospheric taco-and-tequila spot Stingray and house of omakase Yamagen – to the tranquil spa Q, there’s no shortage of great experiences to be found within the hotel.

Whether it’s your first or tenth visit, the Gold Coast is filled with endless delights to please all kinds of travellers, and QT Gold Coast’s effortless fusion of coastal tranquillity and eclectic atmosphere is the perfect launchpad for memorable adventures. Admire the glow of the morning sun over the ocean from your private balcony and get ready for a day of exploration around the Gold Coast, or spend your day lazing in a poolside cabana at Palm Springs-inspired bar The Spring.

When the time comes to venture further, Cavill Avenue is just a 10-minute walk away, while bustling Broadbeach and the Gold Coast’s famous theme parks are all within a 30-minute drive.

05/01/2026

Happy 2026 all. The New Year means lots of fantastic deals coming across my desk including these from Viking Ocean and River Cruises. Contact me for more details.

03/12/2025

Been a big year? Here's a great deal to relax and unwind in beautiful Phuket. Contact me for more details

14/10/2025

13/10/2025

Are you dreaming of sun-kissed days spent dipping between your private pool and the vivid blue waters of the North Malé Atoll? Who wouldn't? Coco Bodu Hithi, the Maldives’ most romantic resort (officially – World Travel Awards called it) is calling you.

This all-inclusive private island paradise is pure barefoot bliss from the moment you arrive, with unlimited free-flow drinks and some of the clearest waters on the planet.

What's to love about Coco Bodu Hithi:

• Location, Location, Location: only a 40-minute speedboat ride from Malé, it’s one of the easiest resorts in the country to reach.
• Vidi, Vici, Private Pool Villas: Laidback luxury doesn’t get better than this, with every villa boasting its own private pool and easy access to the lagoon.
• Creatures from the Blue Lagoon: Discover palm-swept beaches and a house reef teeming with manta rays, nurse sharks and hawksbill turtles.