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02/11/2026

It's a tough life being a travel agent sometimes...

You spend your days creating seriously amazing travel experiences for your clients, and then find yourself thinking, "Hmmmm... I wonder what an itinerary like that would look like for our family?"

And just like that, down the rabbit hole we go, dreaming up our next family adventure!

My latest obsession? Tahiti and Moorea.

After putting together a seriously stunning French Polynesian escape for two wonderful clients last week, I haven't been able to stop thinking about it.

Have you considered French Polynesia?

Just a few hours from Auckland or Sydney, with competitive airfares available across major airlines and Air Tahiti Nui, it's a destination that might be more accessible (and affordable) than you think.

Start in Papeete, spending a night or two on the mainland before heading off to the islands. Hike to a lookout for stunning views, cycle around the island (it's only around 60km!), or lose yourself in the fascinating blend of French and Polynesian culture.

The city has a personality all of its own. Think colourful markets, interesting architecture, vibrant streets and food trucks.

Then, hop aboard a short ferry ride to Moorea which is where the magic really happens.

Think impossibly blue lagoons, reef sharks and rays gliding through crystal-clear water. Paddleboarding, swimming, snorkelling, surfing the world-famous breaks or simply finding a beautiful spot to do absolutely nothing.

All set against a backdrop of dramatic volcanic mountains, lush tropical greenery and resorts that make the most of their extraordinary surroundings.

What I love about this destination is the combination. It's not just a beach holiday. It's marine life, adventure, culture, spectacular scenery and relaxation all rolled into one.

Somewhere different and surprisingly close to home.

French Polynesia, I think you might just be next on our family travel wish list!

01/11/2026

I always try to put myself in the shoes of the people who entrust me with booking their trips, from start to finish.

And I’m so pleased that it shows.

Read what our customers say about us, and tag your friend who needs to switch agents! 😆

30/10/2026

Travels News (but none of the boring stuff)

Sydney West (WSI) Officially Open
Old news now but Sydney's new West International Airport opened last weekend. One day 1 two travellers were confused when they arrived: one couple through they were flying into SYD which is where they'd left their car. Another man thought he was travelling to Western Australia but ended up in West Sydney. The moral of the story? Book with a travel agent lol! But on a serious note - great airport if you want to head to the Blue Mountains or residential West Sydney. Over time, this is expected to become Sydney's main airport - though that's down the track. Direct flights operate from AKL to WSI. Buses also operate between Western Sydney airport and Canberra with two departures in each direction daily.

JQ Direct CHC-SYD is Back
Jetstar has resumed flights between Christchurch and Sydney operating four weekly departures.

Hot Fries Mid Air with Virgin Australia (Domestic)
Virgin Australia (VA) now offers hot fries for AUD$12 on domestic flights that are 90mins or longer.

Auckland to Dallas Fort Worth Direct
American Airlines has resumed seasonal flights between Auckland and Dallas Fort-Worth, in conjunction with Qantas. Flights operate through to 25 March.

Air New Zealand Plans to Connect CHC-DPS Direct
Air New Zealand has announced plans to operate seasonal direct flights between Christchurch and Bali. Flights are expected to operate 3 times a week through to August.

That's all for now! Tag your mate who needs to know the travel goss!

30/10/2026

Behind the scenes Friday…

Can we talk about the expectation that travel should somehow still be cheap?

That epic trip you took a few years ago? It’s going to cost more today. And honestly, why wouldn’t it?

I’m often surprised by how excited people are about planning an incredible trip, only to be taken aback when they see what it actually costs.

And just to be clear, it’s not the travel agent fees making that trip expensive.

Sometimes I find myself thinking, what did you expect? Travel isn’t free!

But there’s one response I’ve heard more than once over the past year:

“We’ve decided to spend that money on house renovations instead.”

And look, I get it. A decent family holiday can cost the same as new carpet, an upgraded bathroom, a new deck or that fence you’ve been meaning to replace for the past three years.

But it does make me wonder…

When did we start questioning the cost of experiences more than the cost of things?

Since becoming a parent, I’ve thought a lot about what life is actually about. And for me, it comes down to the experiences we share with the people we love.

The week we spent exploring Thailand with the girls. Immersing ourselves in Khao Sok National Park. Trying new things and seeing the world through their eyes.

The mornings on Nusa Lembongan, where the girls slept in a thatched beachside bungalow and watched a local fisherman walk along the sand, selling his morning catch to the restaurant chefs.

Watching our eldest sit among the paparazzi at the Pipe Masters on Oahu’s famous North Shore.

And Fiji? She’ll tell you that’s been one of her favourites. Which is also fine. Sometimes, it’s as simple as slowing down and spending time together that matters most.

These are the memories that become part of our family.

So, if you put an epic family experience in front of me and asked whether I’d rather have that or new carpet…

I know which one I’d choose.

The carpet can wait. The bathroom can be upgraded later. The deck will still be there. But our family unit won't be like this forever.

That’s why I’ll always believe that travel is worth investing in. Not because it’s cheap. But because the memories are priceless.

29/10/2026

New Zealand - it's your turn for 5 of our best deals departing New Zealand this week.

head to www.chasingdreamstravel.org for more.
.Because nothing beats having a holiday to look forward to, right!

28/10/2026

Australia, we've got something exciting coming your way.

Mark your calendar. 11 December.

28/10/2026

Here's something that happens more often than you'd think...

A customer asks me to put together a trip. Flights, accommodation, transfers, maybe a rental car. The whole picture.

I do the work, pull it all together and present the quote.

Then comes the decision.

"Let's take out the accommodation and transfers. We'll organise those ourselves. Can you just book the flights?"

And I get it. At first glance, the land arrangements might look like the part you can save money on by doing yourself.

But here's the thing you might not realise...

When I package your flights with your land arrangements, I don't charge a fee on the airfares.

That's right. The flights are booked without an additional agent fee when they're part of the overall package.

But when you remove the land and ask me to book flights only? That's a different service, and the airfare pricing reflects that.

So, removing the very things you thought you could save money on by organising yourself might not actually save you anything at all.

And that's before realising the accommodation wasn't cheaper direct but now you're left piecing it together.

I'm not saying you can't book your own accommodation. Of course you can!

I'm simply saying that removing parts of a package doesn't automatically make the overall holiday cheaper.

Sometimes, keeping it all together is the better value option.

Because remember - we're actually on your side. 😉

Yours in travel,

Alex ###

28/10/2026

Because a holiday to look forward to just makes everything better.

Here are 5 of our top deals fro Aussie departures. Visit our website for details: www.chasingdreamstravel.org

26/10/2026

It's never been about whether or not you're competent.

It's about whether or not your life needs the complicated stuff in it.

We agents know you can go ahead and book your own trip. We just think there are better things for you to do.

Especially when things go wrong.

You see, you don't have to spend your nights with allll the tabs open and allll the reviews.

And you don't need to spend your evenings figuring out how to get from A to B.

Then a few nights after that, figuring out which way is the cheapest.

Then, after you've input your card details (feeling anxious at this point), finding out two months later that the flight schedule has changed and now you have to figure it all out again and contact offshore bookings.

We just don't think you need to bother with that.

Fast forward to being excited about what to pack and what to do when you get there.

That's it.

It's never been about whether or not you're competent. It's always been about what you should outsource.

Always yours in travel ###

26/10/2026

🌴 Looking for an alternative to Fiji or Bali?

IntroducingTahiti!
.. and getting there is easier than you think:

- Around 3 hours from Auckland
- Around 6 hours from Sydney
- Fly into Papeete, then take a scenic 30-minute ferry to Moorea
- Enjoy tropical temperatures year-round, with daytime highs in the high 20s
💰 NEWS FLASH: Tahiti doesn't have to be expensive!

There are accommodation options for a range of styles and budgets, and with three airlines flying from Auckland, airfares are competitive. Travelling from Australia? Air Tahiti Nui offers direct flights from Sydney!
..So, what can you do in Tahiti?

🐠 Snorkel or dive among colourful coral reefs and incredible marine life
🐬 Enjoy marine wildlife encounters
🌿 Explore lush bush walks and with beautiful waterfalls close to Papeete
🏄‍♀️ Go surfing
🚗 Hire a car and explore the island - there's just one road!
🏛️ Discover Tahiti's history at the Museum of Tahiti
⛵ Island-hop and experience a glass-bottom boat adventure

One of our favourites…

We absolutely love the resort featured here for both families and couples!

Choose a dreamy overwater bungalow or a classic room, then spend your days exploring the incredible marine life in the resort's very own lagoonarium!

Add a shallow-water dolphin experience, a glass-bottom boat trip and a BBQ lunch on a beautiful island, and you're set for making memories!

✨ Travel is about more than just getting away... it's about living, making memories, and experiencing something different to your everyday.

For a tropical escape close to home, with plenty of opportunities for adventure, we think Tahiti deserves a place at the top of your South Pacific wish list! 🌴

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