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14/10/2026

🇯🇵✨ Japan, see you soon! ❤️

Everyone flies into Haneda because it’s closer to Tokyo… but did you know how much history, culture and beauty you can discover in Narita? 🌸

A hidden gem near the airport, full of fascinating history, impressive gardens and timeless Japanese beauty. This is one of those days we’ve remembered so many times over the years. 🇯🇵

But for me, Narita will always hold a very special memory. ❤️

Back then, he was my crazy fiancé. 😂❤️ He booked a flight just to see me for 23 hours as a surprise!

It was the end of my contract, and I had a flight home the next morning. But you know me… a curious soul who can never just sit in a hotel when there’s a new place to explore! So, of course, we went out to discover Narita together.

Looking back, I still smile at that memory. A beautiful place, an unexpected adventure and a love story I’ll never forget. 🥹❤️

Maybe it was the history, the beauty, or the magic of Japan…

Or maybe, just maybe, it was love. ❤️✈️

Japan, we’re coming back! 🇯🇵🌸

13/10/2026

Some tips for your next adventure!

🚨 A little travel detail that can cause a BIG problem…

Did you know that your airline ticket may need to match the name on your passport — and for some airlines, that includes your middle names?

Airlines are becoming increasingly strict about this, and we’re seeing greater emphasis on ensuring passengers are ticketed correctly before they even get to the airport.

And it’s not as simple as knowing one rule that applies to every airline. ✈️

Different airlines have different naming requirements, and codeshares or flights operated by another carrier can make things even more complicated.

That’s where having a travel agent can make a real difference.

When I book your flights, I’m not just checking the price and making sure the dates are right. I’m checking the details that you might not even know you need to check — including passport names, airline requirements, and operating carriers.

Because the last thing I want is for you to discover a problem when you’re standing at the check-in desk. 😬

You worry about the holiday. I’ll worry about the details. 💙💛

11/10/2026

🧊🐧 Think Antarctica is only for retirees? You might be wrong! 🌍🚢

Did you know you can take your children from as young as 4 years old to explore the 7th continent?

And here’s something that might surprise you: depending on the expedition, family offers and cabin availability, an Antarctic adventure could be more affordable than you think. Sometimes, the cost of staying at home for a few weeks can add up to more than you expect!

Imagine your child stepping onto the Antarctic Peninsula, watching penguins in their natural habitat, spotting seals resting on the ice, seeing magnificent whales swimming through icy waters and discovering a world unlike anything they’ve ever experienced before. 🐧🐋❄️

These are the experiences that go beyond a typical family holiday — creating lifelong memories, sparking curiosity and showing our children just how incredible our planet is.

Because travel isn’t just about where we go. It’s about what we learn, what we discover and the memories we create together. 💙

Antarctica isn’t just for retirees. It can be an extraordinary family adventure, too!

Would you take your kids to the 7th continent? 🌎👇

08/10/2026

We’re almost packed for our very special cruise! 🛳️✨

We can’t wait to take you along on this incredible journey through Japan, including Disneyland and the beautiful southern ports like Ishigaki, before continuing to incredible Hong Kong and Taiwan.

And that’s not all… 🌏

We’ll experience the natural beauty of Halong Bay, then continue our adventure through Southeast Asia — Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and, of course, Singapore.

Some places will bring back memories from our past travels, while others will create completely new ones — this time together as a family. ❤️

So many destinations, so many experiences, and a whole lot of old memories to revisit and new memories waiting to be made.

We can’t wait to share the journey with you! 🌏🛳️

06/10/2026

What an incredible morning of travel stories, laughter and shared experiences!

Today we heard about adventures in the Kimberley, New Zealand and the Mediterranean — and it was so lovely hearing everyone’s personal stories and memories. 🌏

This is what our Cruise Community is all about: bringing people together, sharing experiences, inspiring each other and making new connections along the way.

What a great start to CLIA Cruise Month! 🛳️💙
CLIA in Australasia

We can’t wait to hear more stories, share more adventures and enjoy another morning together.

📅 See you on 3rd November at 10am, same place! ☕️🛳️💙

01/10/2026

She is 6! 🎂💙

Our little cruise lover is no longer such a little girl. She is officially a school kid! 🥹

She is reading with confidence, independently getting herself ready for school, and amazingly managing drop-off and pick-up. She has made some wonderful friends and, most importantly, has the first — and very best — teacher she could have wished for, whom she absolutely adores. 💕

Seeing your child confident, happy and enjoying life is what every parent wishes for. We couldn’t be prouder of the beautiful girl she is becoming. 💙

And, of course, she is already counting down the days until her next adventure! 🛳️✈️

One day she told us she wants to take her whole class and her teacher on a cruise because, in her words, “It’s so much fun!” 😂🛳️

Happy 6th birthday to our gorgeous girl! 🎈💙 Iryna Macey and Brett Macey

01/10/2026

She is 6! 🎂💙

Our little cruise lover is no longer such a little girl. She is officially a school kid! 🥹

She is reading with confidence, independently getting herself ready for school, and amazingly managing drop-off and pick-up. She has made some wonderful friends and, most importantly, has the first — and very best — teacher she could have wished for, whom she absolutely adores. 💕

Seeing your child confident, happy and enjoying life is what every parent wishes for. We couldn’t be prouder of the beautiful girl she is becoming. 💙

And, of course, she is already counting down the days until her next adventure! 🛳️✈️

One day she told us she wants to take her whole class and her teacher on a cruise because, in her words, “It’s so much fun!” 😂🛳️

Happy 6th birthday to our gorgeous girl! 🎈💙

24/09/2026

There’s nothing better than receiving wonderful feedback about how we’ve helped create a trip to remember. 💙✨
Thank you Kelly Ippolito - Cruise Addict for the passion, care and effort you put into every trip you create. We’re so proud of you!

Sometimes a client message comes through that just makes you stop and smile. ❤️

This one arrived after helping put together a trip at fairly short notice, and I thought I’d share it — not because I need to toot my own horn, but because it’s a lovely reminder of *why* I do what I do.

“I also appreciate your experience, advice and suggestions. You've made everything a lot easier than doing it all myself.”

There is so much information available to us these days. You can search, compare, research and even ask AI to help you plan just about anything.

But sometimes, having someone who knows travel, knows the questions to ask, understands what matters to *you*, and can take all those moving pieces and turn them into an actual holiday… makes life a whole lot easier.

And honestly? That’s the part of my job I love most. ❤️

Helping people tick another place off their list, taking away some of the overwhelm, and knowing they can enjoy the excitement of the trip without having to figure out every little detail themselves.

Thank you for trusting me with another adventure. And thank you for such a lovely message — it genuinely means a lot. ✈️🌍

21/09/2026

But it’s more than that.

Every booking helps us invest in our knowledge, our education and our relationships with the cruise industry — including being part of CLIA and attending events like Cruise360 CLIA in Australasia

Cruise360 gives us the opportunity to learn from cruise industry leaders, stay up to date with what’s happening across the industry, build stronger relationships with our suppliers and, most importantly, bring that knowledge back to you. 🛳️🌍

So when you book with us, you’re not just booking a holiday.

You’re supporting a local family-owned travel business, our team and our passion for helping you cruise with confidence. 💙

Thank you for choosing to book with us. 🛳️

19/09/2026

What an incredible two days at the CLIA Cruise360 Conference! 🛳️💙

It’s always wonderful to reconnect with people you know, meet new faces, and build even more connections across our industry.

From learning from industry leaders to gaining fresh insights and new ideas, Cruise360 is a great reminder that there is always more to learn — not just about cruising, but about how we can create even better experiences for our clients and work together as an industry.

Feeling inspired, energised and grateful to be part of such a passionate travel community. 🌍✨

Here’s to continuing to learn, grow and create unforgettable travel experiences! 🛳️💙 Kelly Ippolito - Cruise Addict