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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!
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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
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!
Discover the Americas With Peregrine! Come and talk with the Peregrine Expert at My Travel Expo
We have been talking about the fantastic solo deals offered by Peregrine all over the globe – Asia, Europe Africa, and of course the Americas – not only Latin and South America but the USA and Canada, they have some truly fantastic specials available. Now if everything we have been talking about in regards to the deals Peregrine have on offer, then it is the perfect opportunity to drop by My Travel Expo and speak with the Peregrine Experts.
My Travel Expo will be held at the Nowra RSL on the 25th September 2014 from 5pm till 8pm.
Discover Asia with Peregrine
Peregrine as we have said has a fantastic range of product available for the single traveller, including Asia. Myanmar, Thailand, India, Nepal, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and more – they have an incredible product range, and as discussed for solo travellers they can match you up with other singles on their tours, and if they don’t in many cases (but not all) they do not charge a single supplement!
My Travel Expo – 25 September 2014, At The Nowra RSL
For those that live in the Shoalhaven and surrounds, we have a brief reminder that on the 25th September 2014 we are hosting our Travel Expo at the Nowra RSL from 5pm till 8pm. We have over twenty of our travel partners coming to join us including some who have fantastic single travel options – including Peregrine and Wendy Wu Tours. So if you live nearby and have the time .. why not drop by to see what is happening.
We will have exclusive offers and deals available on the night and for the following 7 days – so if you are considering getting away this is a great opportunity to take advantage of a number of offers!
Discover Africa with Peregrine
Just expanding on our last post about Peregrine, and reminding you that they have a number of fantastic programmes out there for the single traveller where they will attempt to share you up with a stranger – and in most (but not all) cases waive the single supplement if they are unable to find you a room-mate.
One of the areas that they handle well is Africa covering the regular tourist routes in the South and East Africa as well those a bit more off the beaten track including Ethiopia, West Africa and the North African Coastline including Algeria, Egypt and Morocco.
My Hong Kong Experience – A Quick Visual Review!
From Left to Right: Jan Chappelow, Dorothy Spratt, Stenia McDonnell, Gail Grady, Leonie Clay, Margaret Jones, Nancy Fitzpatrick, Kay Gibbs and Win Mulligan
On the 6th September 2014, our Hong Kong Experience (formerly called the Hong Kong Shopping Tour) set off from Sydney to Explore Hong Kong – one of the gateways to Asia. We had 8 intrepid ladies along with our escort (Leonie Clay) spend a fascinating 9 days getting over to Hong Kong and then taking in some of its best sights and Experiences
My Travel Expert and Shoalhaven Solo Sisters 