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Earlybird Endings, Kangaroo Island and 2015 & 2016 Recap
Just a brief update on a few of our specials which are changing, a new tour that is now pre-viewable under our tours section and a recap on what we spoke about at our 2015 Tour Launch and 2016 Tour Preview
Canada & Alaska, Europe Danube Cruise – Earlybirds Ending: For those still considering joining our Canada & Alaska or our European Danube Cruise departure, this is just a quick note to let you know that the Fly Free and early-bird specials are ending this week, and any bookings made after the 30th October will work out much more expensive. If there is someone out there wanting Canada & Alaska, we do have a lady currently booked and willing to share – just let s know if this appeals and we can help you set up a meet to see if it is a match!
Kangaroo Island – 2015: We have a fantastic group we are hoping to get away to Kangaroo Island in June 2015 (which is as early as we can secure seats on the Indian-Pacific at the moment), this 8 day getaway will cover Adelaide, Kangaroo Island and Barossa Valley. The Trip will include Gold Service on the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Adelaide, Transfers in Adelaide, Adelaide Sightseeing Tour, 4 Nights Accommodation in Adelaide at the Chiffley on South Terrace, 3 Day Charter Tour of Kangaroo Island, Full day trip to the Barossa Valley, Breakfast daily, five Lunches, Three Dinners and flight from Adelaide to Sydney inclusive of all pre payable taxes and surcharges. From AU$2781 per person in share twin, we need a minimum of 16 interested travellers to put this trip into motion and reconfirm dates.
2015 Tour Launch: You may have seen some of these previewed here already but we have a fantastic array of programmes scheduled for 2015 including the following trips! Red Hatters Moreton Island Cruise on 11 February, from AU$749 per person in share twin dependant on spot specials. New Zealand Golfing Holiday starting 7th March 2014 spending 8 days in Queenstown and experiencing 3 of the best regional courses. Canada and Alaska, Rocky Mountains and Inside Passage tour starting at AU$11423 per person in share twin. Kangaroo Island – details as shown above. Castles along the Rhine, a fantastic short cruise from Amsterdam to Basel. Danube Cruise starting 5th September in Prague and ending in Paris from AU$10570 per person in share twin. The Golden West of the USA from AU$5359 per person twin share starting on 21 October 2015 and exploring the Grand Canyon and more. My Thai Experience from AU$2400 per person in Share Twin, a perfect introductory experience for Asia with the option to extend in Thailand. Finally we have our Christmas Markets of Germany, with a 5 December Departure for which we are now taking expressions of interest.
2016 Tour Preview: We have an incredible array of tours we are looking to run in 2015 and would like your feedback to help us design the package that you would like to join! In January 2016 we would like to head to Egypt taking in the highlights of Cairo, Alexandria and the Nile. In April we intend to head to Singapore on another of our Experience tours. In May we are looking to head to Italy taking in Venice, Rome, Pisa, Florence, Umbria and Cinque Terre. In July we are going to look at a fantastic trip to East Africa taking in some of the highlights of Kenya and Tanzania. In September we are going to take in two countries with a heavily inter-twined history – Spain and Morocco. Then in late October we intend to help people explore the UAE, not just Dubai but beyond. In November we intend to head out and discover Vietnam, the North, Central and Southern Highlights. Then in 2017 for those that are interested in a truly spectacular adventure we will be headed off to South America. We do want your feedback and ideas on these programmes so feel free to contact us for more information and to ask whatever questions you would like. We will also be running future events and evenings that will look closer into these.
Delightful Dolphin Day
We had a fantastic day out over the weekend with our Dolphin Watching Cruise – which was sadly Dolphin-less until we returned to Port, but as with anything involving nature some things are beyond our control. To everyone that came we hope you had an enjoyable day out on the water – and feel free to take a look at some of our photos of the day now posted to our Gallery!
For any future day trips, meeting or events just keep an eye here on our site, or our Facebook page. For those still considering attending the 2015 Tour Launch and 2016 Tour preview tonight – please feel free to let us know on (02) 4421 5577
Your Chance To Have A Say, Monday 20 October 2014
For those of you who have been considering joining us at our 2015 Tour Launch and our 2016 Tour Preview but have been wondering whether it is worth it then here are 5 reasons to come ..
1. Hear It From The Experts. In addition to hearing from us what is going to be happening we have a couple of our indutry partners coming down to talk about our tour as well as their associated products. So if you were considering a European Tour, A Rhone Cruise or a trip through the USA or Canada this is your chance to get to speak with someone that specialises in those destinations.
2. First Choice of Upcoming Programmes. Some of the 2015 Tours we are running have limited spaces and varying pricing options, by coming along you get the opportunity to have first grab at any specials that are available .
3. Have Your Say. With our 2016 Tour programmes these are in what we call the developmental stage – so this is your chance to tell us what you would like to see included. With our trip to Egypt you may think we need to add Abu Simbel, or you may feel that joining a Gregorian Mass whilst in Rome on our Italy trip is appropriate – then this is your opportunity to let us know.
4. Discover The Future. We realise that many people don’t have a lot of money to drop on a tour that is happening in the next month or two .. by attending our launch you can get a feel for what s coming and prepare, we can even help organise scheduled or regular payments for those wanting to ensure they can get away.
5. Learn What Is Possible. One of the things that irk us is when people say .. Oh I can’t do something because .. I’m to Old, I have trouble walking, I don’t have someone to Travel with, and any number of other excuses. Sometimes what stops someone from doing something is more in the mind than the body. HHave you, for example, ever wanted to visit Africa but been worried that because you are less mobile it would be hard to get around? consider this .. if you can climb into a 4WD, Jeep or Van than you can get out there and do that Wildlife Tour you always wanted. In almost any situation there is a way we can help you discover the destination you desire.
So why not come and join us?
Monday 20th October 2014 @ Nowra RSL – RSVP NOW (02) 4421 5577
One Year On! Past, Present And Future!
Past ..
It is a little hard to believe that we launched this website a year ago. Since its launch we have had over 600 people follow the blog section of the site via e-mail, Twitter, Facebook and other bloggers. We have received thousands of visitors from over 67 countries. We have also managed to post 81 posts .. which while not a huge number shows that we are steadily letting you know what we are all up to!
We have managed get away three of our four initial groups, which we feel is fantastic and we love the feedback we have had from our travellers. We have also managed to get away several matched ladies to individual trips and destinations thanks to the Classifieds section all of which have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We have also hosted several events from informational evenings, race days, expos .. all of which had huge turn outs.
So to all our followers, members and other interested parties – we would like to thank you for your support. It has been fantastic and given us a great first year!
Present …
As we head into our 2nd year we are having yet another invitational evening where we as well as some of our industry partners will take a few hours to let you know about the scheduled group departures for 2015, the proposed departures for 2016 and what the plans are for all aspects of Shoalhaven Solo Sisters going into 2015 and onwards. Should you wish to come we will be hosting this at Nowra RSL from 5pm on the 20th October 2014, and would ask that if you intend to come you let us know beforehand so that we can ensure we have enough seating arranged!
For those whom have booked aboard our Dolphin and Whale watching cruise this weekend – if you haven’t been advised the cruise departure time as Huskisson, please be aware that you should be there for boarding between noon and half past twelve, this is slightly amended from the original boarding time due to the tides.
Future..
Just as a teaser of what we will be going over next Monday here is one of our New Programmes for 2015 .. a local Getaway to Adelaide and Kangaroo Island, 8 days travelling to Adelaide by the Indian-Pacific then several days touring Adelaide, Kangaroo Island and the Barossa Valley before we fly back to Sydney. Full details will be unveiled at our Informational Evening but as a proud reader we will let you know that prices will start at AU$2781 per person in share twin
So from all the team at My Travel Expert and Shoalhaven Solo Sisters – our thanks for your past and continuing support!
The Shoalhaven Duck Dash
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REGISTER A DUCK NOW FOR JUST $8
All proceeds go to a worthy cause and up to AU$25,000 dollars worth of prizes are available to duck dash winners!
For more information speak with
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129 – 131 Junction Street Nowra NSW 2541
Telephone: (02) 4421 5577 or Email nowra@mytravelexpo.com.au
NZ Cruise Stop Sale, Classifieds Update & Launch Details
New Zealand Cruise, November 2014: For those that may still have been considering our Princess Cruise around New Zealand in November 2014, I am afraid we have closed sales on this departure. There are still some suites left on the ship itself but in general the cruise is now sold out! Princess do have some fantastic cruises around New Zealand and if this was on your desires list then let us know, maybe we can match you up on a future sailing.
Classifieds: We have a single lady seeking a travelling companion for our incredible Canada and Alaska Departure. If this is something that sounds appealing then let us know and we will see if we can match you up with the fantastic lady we have who is excited about exploring the rocky mountains and inside passage.
Tour Launch and Preview: For those interested in our 2015 Tour line up including our New Zealand Golf Getaway, Canada & Alaska, the Danube Cruise, the Bangkok Experience and the Western USA we have our brand partners coming down on the 20th October 2014 for a presentation. We will also be previewing our 2016 tours and rough schedule for the next two years. So any solo ladies and gents, or couples, are more than welcome to come along! Just RSVP now to nowra@mytravelexpert.com.au or by phone on (02) 4421 5577
2015 Tour Launch & 2016 Tour Preview – 1 Night Only, 20 October 2014
Join Us At Nowra RSL from 5pm on the
20th October 2014
For our 2015 Tour Launch and 2016 Tour Preview!
TOUR LAUNCH FOR 2015 INCLUDING USA, CANADA, DANUBE CRUISE, CHRISTMAS MARKETS, SOUTH AUSTRALIA & KANGAROO ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND, THAILAND
TOUR PREVIEW FOR 2016 INCLUDING TASMANIA, EGYPT, ITALY, SINGAPORE, KENYA & TANZANIA, SPAIN & MOROCCO, DUBAI & THE UAE, VIETNAM
Join the team from My Travel Expert and Shoalhaven Solo Sisters along with our fantastic industry partners for an incredible information evening as we present what is on the horizon for 2015 and 2016 for our Dedicated group departures.
For 2015 we have a fantastic array of set departures covering everything from a 4 day Moreton Island Cruise over Valentines day, to a charming visit to Europe in December to take in the incredible Christmas Markets of Germany. We will also be taking initial soundings for our 2016 tours from Egypt in January through to Vietnam in November.
If you would like to come along to meet some of our solo travellers who can tell you about their fantastic experience and possibly meet your own travelling companion – let us know you would like to come along!
If would like to hear about how we are going to help you see the traditional colouring and production methods of cloth and materials in Fez, or if you have always wanted to take a chance of seeing a Grizzly Bear in the Canadian Rockies – then let us know you would like to come along!
If you are simply interested in any of the places we are travelling or the Shoalhaven Solo Sisters Social Initiative then let us know you would like to come along!
RSVP by the 17th October 2014
Just Call (02) 4421 5577 or e-mail daniel@mytravelexpert.com.au
We will be covering almost 30 destinations in the upcoming 24 months! So there is something for nearly everyone!
Red Hatters, Valentine, Moreton Island Cruise – Limited Time Special
Good Morning Ladies and Gents, just a very brief post to let you know that P&O have a “special sale”on this week only for the cruise that we are running to Moreton Island for Valentines Day, and for the Red Hat Society and Friends Getaway.
The current specials may save you up to AU$100 per person in a twin share cabin, and are available for 3 days only (29 September to 01 October 2014), so if you haven’t booked in then now is a great time to do so! It should be noted that any bookings made on this special will require instant payment – so if you want to book and want to see at what price it can be done .. then please call us today!
Special Note for those already Booked! Please note that we can’t just “switch” you over to the new special, doing so would make any onboard credit lost, and it would cause cancellation and rebooking fees – either of which are worth more than the current “savings
My Travel Expo Exclusives!
What a fantastic Travel Expo, over a dozen suppliers, 3 hours of steady visitors and some absolutely fantastic early birds, packages and deals. For those that are seeking a few exclusive deals here are some from our Expert connections available only to travellers jetting off with My Travel Expert that book within the next week!
Golf Tour in NZ – Seeking Single
Are you an avid golfer? If you are interested on perhaps taking a swing on some of Queenstown’s best courses and possible looking to share accommodation with – give us a call we may have someone willing to share on the below getaway!
My Travel Expert and Shoalhaven Solo Sisters 