Enabling you to travel safely and without worry. Ideal for solos and seniors.
18/06/2025
With my racing writer hat on I arrived in London and headed to Day One at Royal Ascot. With a media pass and a spot in the Media Marquee in the centre of the course my long held dream came true. Actually, the reality was better than the dream - it was an incredible day up close to the action, experiencing the glories of Ascot from a privileged place. A surreal pinch-me day that I’ll remember firever. I’ll be writing about for the NZTROF Owners Bulletin Winter edition.
28/03/2025
Come with me, Tour Leader Sally Blyth, and chef Simon Gault on a fully-hosted culinary adventure in NSW (Newcastle and Sydney). Our "Epicurean Escapade" includes behind-the-scenes tastings and unmissable foodie hotspots. We guarantee a heap of fun too!
Dates: 11-15 September 2025.
Call me on 021 480323 to book your spot!
Embark on the inauguralEPICUREAN ESCAPADE TO NSWwith Tour Host SALLY BLYTH and legendary Chef SIMON GAULT11-15 September 2025 (5 days/4 nights)THIS TRIP FULL OF FEASTING & FUN IS “GO”!!CLICK HERE FOR THE ITINERARY AND COSTSContact Sally for more info
28/03/2025
I loved showing off London to my client Abbee when we visited in February. We were only there a few days and the weather did not behave - but we had a heap of fun!
Read about it here!
Professional travel companion Sally Blyth revisits Britain’s capital and is impressed by the city’s gentle touch.
19/03/2025
Come on a culinary adventure in NSW with me and renowned chef Simon Gault. Dates: 11-15 September. An all-inclusive fully hosted foodie trip full of feasting and fun! Read all about it - or contact me for more info.
Embark on the inauguralEPICUREAN ESCAPADE TO NSWwith Tour Host SALLY BLYTH and legendary Chef SIMON GAULT11-15 September 2025 (5 days/4 nights)THIS TRIP FULL OF FEASTING & FUN IS “GO”!!CLICK HERE FOR THE ITINERARY AND COSTSContact Sally for more info
11/02/2025
As Personal Travel Companion to Abbee, we set off from Auckland on 5 Feb for her 30th birthday trip of a lifetime. The long flight went smoothly in the comfort of Emirates Premium Economy. After 3 days exploring London (my fave city and second home), alas in miserable weather, we hopped on the Eurostar and are now in Amsterdam where it is mighty chilly. Seeing Big Ben, a flight on the London Eye, a visit to Mme Tussaud’s, the Harry Potter store and Hamley’s were London highlights. A tour of Anne Frank’s house was a lifelong bucket list item for Abbee, now complete. With its poignant and sobering familiar story, Abbee coped with the house’s steep narrow stairs admirably. Snow flurries, canals, bikes and twinkling lights make for a lovely setting in this city of tall thin houses and people.
I’ve loved showing Abbee two special cities she may never have got to see if not for BEYOND and our Travel Companion Service. We love to help people who need support to see the world if their dreams! We make it happen!
31/01/2025
In December I led a small and lovely group on a Christmas Markets cruise in Europe for Pukekohe Travel. Wintry vibes, charming towns, stunning buildings, hearty food and plenty of Christmas spirit and gorgeous treasures to be found. The Xmas markets in Europe are truly a sight to behold and a magical experience in every way. Prague and Vienna always stunning; cruising the Danube a great way to travel. If you get the chance to sample Xmas markets in Europe - take it.
10/08/2024
Read my Portugal poem and a Moroccan foodie article published by Stuff.
About to fly to Perth leading a tour in Western Australia and then the Indian Pacific train across to Sydney via Kalgoorlie, Cook, Adelaide and the Blue Mountains …
What an amazing country Portugal is. This was my fourth visit and it never ceases to surprise. Half the size of NZ, with twice the population, it’s an affordable, intrepid, innovative and academic nation with a huge sense of pride. With superb roads and infrastructure you can’t go wrong – get ...
24/07/2024
Epicurean Escapade to NSW with Simon Gault & Sally Blyth
26-30 September 2024
(FYI, we'll also be running this trip again next year).
Join Chef Simon and tour leader Sally from Beyond Travel for the ultimate foodie adventure in the Hunter Valley! Indulge in Newcastle's local delights, sip fine wines, and savour exquisite meals, making it a unique opportunity you don’t want to miss.
3 nights in Newcastle, 1 night in Sydney.
Cost ex Auckland: Single NZ$4460pp; Double/Twin NZ$3900pp
Includes all meals and most drinks (excluding Monday before departure), tastings, flights, transportation, accommodation and plenty of special experiences and surprises.
Contact Sally for AUD pricing if you’re based in Sydney or Newcastle or if you'd prefer to fly from another NZ location.
Ready to eat, drink, and explore like a rockstar?
Share the love, tag your foodie friends, and let’s make some delicious memories!
To secure your spot or to register your interest for next year's tour, email Sally Blyth at [email protected]
Find out more here: https://www.beyondlimits.co.nz/trips/epicurean-escapade-to-nsw/
Enabling you to travel safely and without worry. Ideal for solos and seniors.
14/07/2024
Portugal part 7 - finally, a glimpse of Aveiro. Billed as the “Venice of Portugal”it’s a charming university town with canals and a modern touch. Also nearby Costa Nova with its stripey houses and beach vibe.
13/07/2024
Portugal Part 6 - Porto - where pretty and industrial come together - beautiful at night.
Also scenes of Guimaraes , a very ancient nearby town worth a visit.
11/07/2024
Portugal part 5 - more images of the awesome Douro Valley - plus Salamanca in Spain. a week that embraces spectacular scenery, great food - and wine!!!
11/07/2024
Portugal part 4 - a week’s river cruise through the incredible Douro Valley on the MS Gil Eanes (Croisi Europe) from/to the lovely city of Porto.
Vistas of vineyards, steep inclines, mesmerising patterns, hues of green. Locks, tranquility, entertainment, banter, excursions to amazing places, great food - and, always, great port!
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I’m a tour leader and lifelong traveller with many years and types of travel experiences under my belt. People and special experiences are my passion.
I offer a bespoke personalised travel service, developed to ensure your travel experience is top notch and tailored to suit you.
I offer the following services:
A Personal Travel Companion Service - to take you where you want to go, with all the support you need. Beside you all the way!
A small but perfectly-formed selection of specially-curated, small-group, fully-escorted, all-inclusive, high-spec tours offered on a single-price basis. Reduced rate for room share.
Travel design, support and assistance. I love to discuss travel and make it happen!
I’ll make sure your travel is safe, purposeful and rewarding. I’ll be right there with you to ensure it’s fun, memorable and without worry. I take care of everything.
Shortly, I’ll be marketing a limited range of very special small-group tours within New Zealand. I’ll take you behind the scenes to several fantastic parts of the country and I look forward to sharing the insider secrets of some of my favourite places.
I’ll be offering slower-paced tours, and more active ones. Space will be strictly limited.
As soon as the travel curtain is up, the Beyond show will begin! Watch this space.
