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Australasia with Sarah Chapman at Designer Travel I love my holidays to Australia and would love to help you plan yours

ITโ€™S OFFICIAL: British Airways is coming to Melbourne! ๐Ÿ›ซ๐Ÿ™ŒDaily flights between Melbourne and London Heathrow will take o...
20/03/2026

ITโ€™S OFFICIAL: British Airways is coming to Melbourne! ๐Ÿ›ซ๐Ÿ™Œ
Daily flights between Melbourne and London Heathrow will take off from 11 January 2027.
The new service will operate on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner via Kuala Lumpur, connecting Australian travellers to the UK and beyond with seamless access to 200+ destinations across nearly 80 countries.
Who is excited to see British Airways back in Melbourne skies? ๐Ÿ˜

Why Choose an Active Holiday in New Zealand? ๐Ÿšต๐Ÿšถ๐ŸŒฟActive holidays in New Zealand are perfect for travellers who want to do...
06/02/2026

Why Choose an Active Holiday in New Zealand? ๐Ÿšต๐Ÿšถ๐ŸŒฟ
Active holidays in New Zealand are perfect for travellers who want to do more than just slow down. They strike the ideal balance between movement, nature and comfort โ€” taking clients off the beaten track and into some of New Zealandโ€™s lesser-explored regions. Check out my top 5 reasons for choosing an active holiday below ๐Ÿ‘‡
1๏ธโƒฃ Active, not extreme
Scenic walks, gentle cycling, kayaking and wildlife encounters โ€” all achievable, no hardcore adventure required.
2๏ธโƒฃ Huge variety in one trip
Glaciers, fjords, vineyards and hot pools in a single holiday. Perfect for clients who like every day to feel different.
3๏ธโƒฃ Built for active travel
Great trails, expert guides and strong infrastructure make it low-stress and high-reward.
4๏ธโƒฃ Easy way to add value
Small active experiences elevate an itinerary without adding cost or complexity.
5๏ธโƒฃ Matches what travellers want now
Fresh air, open spaces and meaningful experiences โ€” active NZ holidays tick all the boxes.

Get in touch to book your next adventure

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Really grateful to receive another lovely client review this week. ๐Ÿ’›As a Professional Travel Expert, thereโ€™s nothing mor...
05/02/2026

Really grateful to receive another lovely client review this week. ๐Ÿ’›

As a Professional Travel Expert, thereโ€™s nothing more rewarding than knowing the care, time and attention I put into every trip has made a real difference โ€” and that my clients feel supported from the first enquiry right through to their return home.

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to leave feedback. It genuinely means the world, and it helps others feel confident when choosing someone to trust with their holiday plans.

If youโ€™re thinking about booking a holiday this year (or next!), Iโ€™d love to help you plan something special โ€” whether itโ€™s a luxury escape, a once-in-a-lifetime trip, or just a well-deserved break.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Feel free to message me anytime.

Australia City Hopping Adventure18 Nights Tailormade from ยฃ3649ppTravel Date : 16 September 2026Australiaโ€™s Urban Icons ...
23/01/2026

Australia City Hopping Adventure
18 Nights Tailormade from ยฃ3649pp
Travel Date : 16 September 2026

Australiaโ€™s Urban Icons ......
Discover the best of Australia on an unforgettable city-hopping journey that blends iconic urban experiences with breathtaking natural wonders. Begin in Sydney, exploring vibrant harbourfronts and venturing into the dramatic Blue Mountains, with wildlife encounters and scenic rides. Continue to tropical Palm Cove and Cairns, where pristine beaches meet the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef for snorkeling and diving adventures. Travel onward to Brisbane, enjoying a scenic day trip through Byron Bay, Bangalow, and the Gold Coast, showcasing laid-back coastal charm. Conclude in the heart of the Red Centre at Alice Springs with a visit to Ayers Rock (Uluru) and finish in cultural Melbourne, highlighted by a magical Phillip Island penguin and wildlife experience.

SYDNEY :
STAY : 3 Nights at 4* Furama Darling Harbour in a Standard Room with Breakfast.
A housed in a historic 1890s former wool store, offering a blend of heritage charm and modern comfort. It is centrally located in Sydneyโ€™s Haymarket suburb, situated steps away from the vibrant Chinatown and within a 5-minute walk of the ICC Sydney and major Darling Harbour attractions.
INCLUDED : Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry.

PALM COVE
STAY : 3 Nights at 4* Paradise on the Beach Resort in a Studio Room Only.
A boutique hotel located directly on the beachfront of Palm Cove, Queensland, offering serene tropical accommodation a short walk from local shops and restaurants. The resort features air-conditioned studio and apartment-style suites, most with private balconies or patios and kitchenettes. Key amenities include an outdoor pool with a spa tub and cabanas.

CAIRNS :
STAY : 3 Nights at 4* Oaks Cairns Hotel in a Standard Room with Breakfast.
Ideally situated on the Cairns Esplanade, providing immediate access to the city's lagoon, dining precinct, and Great Barrier Reef tour terminals. The hotel features a signature rooftop restaurant and bar, Oak & Vine, which offers panoramic views of the Coral Sea and serves unique Nikkei-style cuisine. Guests can enjoy well-appointed, air-conditioned rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee making facilities.
INCLUDED : Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns.

BRISBANE :
STAY : 3 Nights at 4* Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane in a Deluxe Room with Breakfast.
Located on the highest point of the Brisbane CBD, this upscale offers panoramic views of the city skyline and the surrounding mountains. Guests can enjoy premium amenities including a refreshing rooftop swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and a diverse breakfast buffet at the on-site Frescos Restaurant and Bar. The centrally positioned property is just a 3-minute walk from the lush Roma Street Parkland and 12 minutes on foot from the bustling Queen Street Mall shopping district. Its prime Spring Hill location also provides easy access to major transport hubs like Brisbane Central Station and key landmarks such as Suncorp Stadium.
INCLUDED : Byron Bay, Bangalow & Gold Coast Day Trip from Brisbane.

ALICE SPRINGS :
STAY : 3 Nights at 4* Mercure Alice Springs Resort in a Standard Room with Breakfast.
Midscale hotel offering 139 contemporary rooms designed to showcase the local themes of Australia's Red Centre. Conveniently situated in East Side on the banks of the Todd River, it is just a few minutesโ€™ walk from the town centre, art galleries, and the Olive Pink Botanic Garden. Guests can enjoy premium amenities including a large outdoor swimming pool with a seasonal bar, a 24-hour fitness centre, and the on-site Barra on Todd Restaurant, which specializes in local flavours and Barramundi dishes.
INCLUDED : Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner.

MELBOURNE :
STAY : 3 Nights at 4* The Novotel Melbourne Collins in a Deluxe Room with Breakfast.
Situated at Collins Street, Melbourne, right in the CBD, providing easy access to shops and transport. It offers amenities including an indoor heated pool, spa, fitness center with Peloton bikes, and the on-site Lane Restaurant and Bar. The hotel is family-friendly, featuring family suites and a children's pool.
INCLUDED : Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne.

Package Includes :
International & Internal Flights with 23 kgs baggage.
Private Return Airport Transfers Throughout
3 Nights at 4* Furama Darling Harbour in a Standard Room with Breakfast.
Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry.
3 Nights at 4* Paradise on the Beach Resort in a Studio Room Only.
Private Transfer Hotel to Hotel.
3 Nights at 4* Oaks Cairns Hotel in a Standard Room with Breakfast.
Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns.
3 Nights at 4* Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane in a Deluxe Room with Breakfast.
Byron Bay, Bangalow & Gold Coast Day Trip from Brisbane.
Shared Airport Transfers from Uluru Alice Springs.
3 Nights at 4* Mercure Alice Springs Resort in a Standard Room with Breakfast.
Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner
3 Nights at 4* The Novotel Melbourne Collins in a Deluxe Room with Breakfast.
Phillip Island Penguins & Wildlife Day Tour from Melbourne.
Based on 2 people sharing
๐Ÿ’œ Heathrow from ยฃ3649pp
๐Ÿ’œManchester from ยฃ3735pp
Deposit ยฃ625pp

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๐Ÿ“ธ DID YOU KNOW that Noosa National Park has been recognized as a top Instagram spot and is the third must-see landmark i...
20/01/2026

๐Ÿ“ธ DID YOU KNOW that Noosa National Park has been recognized as a top Instagram spot and is the third must-see landmark in Australia?

Easily accessible from our Main Beach and Hastings Street, Noosa National Park is a haven for wildlife, featuring koalas, bush turkeys, and stunning lookouts to spot marine life such as whales, dolphins, and rays โ€“ all for free!

I'm making sure you know to spend some time in this beautiful national park โ€“ and donโ€™t forget to snap a pic and share it on Instagram with ! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฌ

๐—”๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—” | ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ & ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ยฃ๐Ÿฑ,๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿต๐—ฝ๐—ฝ ๐Ÿจ๐Ÿฆ˜๐Ÿ›ค๐ŸŒŠ๐—œ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜†: ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ; ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฒ; ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—œ๐˜€๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ; ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐—ฑ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜†๐Ÿ”ท 4* ...
09/01/2026

๐—”๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—” | ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€, ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ & ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ยฃ๐Ÿฑ,๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿต๐—ฝ๐—ฝ ๐Ÿจ๐Ÿฆ˜๐Ÿ›ค๐ŸŒŠ
๐—œ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜†: ๐—”๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ; ๐—•๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฒ; ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—œ๐˜€๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ; ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐—ฑ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜†
๐Ÿ”ท 4* Majestic Roof Garden Hotel Adelaide - 3 nights room only
๐Ÿš‰ The Great Southern 3 day rail journey - all-inclusive (Adelaide to Brisbane)
๐Ÿ”ท 4* Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane - 2 nights room only
๐Ÿ”ท 5* The Sundays, Hamilton Island - 3 nights room only
๐Ÿ”ท 4* Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour - 3 nights room only
๐Ÿ‘ซ Based on two adults sharing various room types
๐Ÿš˜ Includes transfers
๐Ÿ“… Valid for departures 29 Nov - 09 Dec 2026
โœ… Available from ยฃ499 deposit
โœˆ Indirect flights from London Heathrow with Qantas/British Airways from ยฃ5,349pp
โœˆ Indirect flights from Manchester with Qantas/British Airways from ยฃ5,639pp
โœˆ Indirect flights from Glasgow with Qantas/British Airways from ยฃ5,589pp

Prices and availability are correct at the time of publication- prices change daily and sometimes hourly- see a deal you want - then just book it.

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Latest review received today- this makes me do a little happy dance.  I love my job
07/01/2026

Latest review received today- this makes me do a little happy dance. I love my job

๐Ÿ“บ RICK STEINโ€™S AUSTRALIA ๐Ÿ“บ A new TV programme showcasing Rick Stein retracing his first steps in Sydney, reconnecting wi...
06/01/2026

๐Ÿ“บ RICK STEINโ€™S AUSTRALIA ๐Ÿ“บ
A new TV programme showcasing Rick Stein retracing his first steps in Sydney, reconnecting with old friends and exciting new influence to explore how the culinary landscape is evolving.
Filmed over 3 months, he explored the inspiration behind the series, the evolution of Sydney and New South Walesโ€™s vibrant restaurant scene, and his passion for the stateโ€™s exceptional local produce and multicultural food scene.
Described as a โ€œrevisiting of rootsโ€, the six 60-minute episodes showcase travel exclusively across the state, meeting the characters and farmers behind some of Australiaโ€™s most loved foods, and linking Stein's history to NSW's future through food.
โ€œMost people know me as a British chef, but I have been coming to Australia for over 60 years," said Stein.
"After my 5000 kilometre journey through NSW, I realised how much my love, appreciation and knowledge of food has changed over these years and I think it all kicked off with my early visit to NSW when I was 19-years old. It really is my home away from home.โ€
The program features NSWโ€™s diversity, highlighting the stateโ€™s impressive geographical range, from the northern laidback surf culture of Byron Bay to the scenic beaches and coastal towns of the Sapphire Coast on the South, close to Steinโ€™s restaurant in Mollymook, and extending into the vast Outback.
The series emphasises the evolving cuisine and the multicultural influence on Australian food, celebrating the talented chefs bringing their individual flavours, the unique local ingredients, and the rich traditions of First Nations cuisine. Personal connections are also central, reinforcing that Australia, and particularly NSW, is Rickโ€™s โ€œhome away from home.โ€
Feel inspired with the people, cuisine and scenery in this beautiful region and watch on Tuesday 6 January 2026 on BBC 2 at 7pm.

Australia's Must-Know National Parks ๐Ÿž๏ธAustraliaโ€™s national parks are some of the most diverse in the world โ€” from ancie...
02/01/2026

Australia's Must-Know National Parks ๐Ÿž๏ธ
Australiaโ€™s national parks are some of the most diverse in the world โ€” from ancient rainforests and sacred desert icons to dramatic gorges and alpine wilderness. Theyโ€™re a huge drawcard for travellers seeking nature, culture and unforgettable landscapes, and an easy way to add standout experiences to an itinerary.
Facts about Australia's Top 3 National Parks โญ
1๏ธโƒฃ Kakadu National Park (NT)
Australiaโ€™s largest national park
Dual UNESCO World Heritageโ€“listed for natural and cultural significance
Features ancient Aboriginal rock art, wetlands and seasonal waterfalls
2๏ธโƒฃ Uluruโ€“Kata Tjuta National Park (NT)
Home to Uluru, Australiaโ€™s most iconic natural landmark
Sacred to the Anangu people and jointly managed with Traditional Owners
Uluru is famous for its colour changes at sunrise and sunset
3๏ธโƒฃ Blue Mountains National Park (NSW)
Located just 90 minutes from Sydney
Part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area
Known for eucalyptus forests, dramatic lookouts and the Three Sisters

Happy New Year to all my friends and family in Australia! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บAs you welcome the New Year ahead of us, Iโ€™m sending lots o...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year to all my friends and family in Australia! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ
As you welcome the New Year ahead of us, Iโ€™m sending lots of love from this side of the world. I hope 2026 brings you good health, happiness, laughter and plenty of amazing moments to celebrate.
Hereโ€™s to new memories, fresh adventures and hopefully seeing more of each other this year ๐Ÿฅ‚โœจ
Enjoy every second! ๐Ÿ’›

๐ŸŒโœˆ๏ธ Australia Adventure Awaits! ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บReady for the ultimate Aussie getaway? ๐Ÿจโœจ Weโ€™ve got the perfect multi-centre itinerary...
30/12/2025

๐ŸŒโœˆ๏ธ Australia Adventure Awaits! ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ
Ready for the ultimate Aussie getaway? ๐Ÿจโœจ Weโ€™ve got the perfect multi-centre itinerary for 2026! From the iconic sights of Sydney ๐Ÿ™๏ธ to the tropical vibes of Cairns ๐ŸŒด, the vibrant culture of Brisbane ๐Ÿฆ˜, and the relaxing beaches of the Sunshine Coast ๐Ÿ–๏ธ โ€“ this trip has it all!
Flight departs 8th November 2026
โœจ Highlights:
4 nights in Sydney at Rydges Australia Square
5 nights in Cairns with a Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail Tour
2 nights in Brisbane at the Grand Chancellor
4 nights in Mooloolaba at Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
๐Ÿš— 5-Day Car Rental to explore at your own pace
๐Ÿ‘€ Prices:
Heathrow: ยฃ2995pp
Manchester: ยฃ3099pp
Edinburgh: ยฃ3299pp
๐Ÿ’ธ Deposit: ยฃ200pp to secure your spot!
Get ready for breathtaking beaches, wild adventures, and all the Aussie vibes.



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