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Red, Green and Black!

 

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We have still had a few people having difficulty locating us, having gone to the old office, or other nearby stores. We are on Kinghorne Street on the outside of the Nowra Mall. So, to clarify, we are perhaps 200 meters down the road from our old location .. simply continue on past best and less to the traffic lights, look across the road where Telstra Business Centre stands on  the corner and there we are right next Door in our flashy new Black and Green Colours! Just remember if you have pass HCF you have gone too far!

We are still contactable on (02) 4421 5577, though since the move our phones have been having issues – for which we are sorry! or by email on nowra@mytravelexpert.com.au . As usual you should be able to find someone here from 9 am to 5 pm Mondays through to Fridays, and from 9 am to Midday on Saturdays. So if you need to see us, or just want to place our location in mind, please feel free to stop by.

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For those that visit our website to get updates rather than just reading their subscribed e-mails or RSS feeds it will come as no surprise that we have had a bit of a facelift, with the website now more reflective of the My Travel Expert and Shoalhaven Solo Sisters branding – in otherwords, its very black and green. Based on feedback for the tours we have been planning and upcoming events we have seriously culled  our group departures and will be running no more than 4 departures per year. These will run with a minimum of 2 passengers and will be fully escorted by one of our staff with 16 travellers. For now our 2016 and 2017 tour schedule is as follows ..

  • May 2016:  My Mississippi (see below notice)
  • June 2016: My African Experience. A fantastic journey to take in the highlights of Kenya and Tanzania, run in concert with the African Safari Co.
  • August 2016: My Canada & Alaska Encounter. An incredible journey through the Rocky Mountains and Inside passage  run in concert with Travelmarvel
  • August – September 2016: My Rhine and Rhone Encounter. Two back to back river cruises taking in the best of the Western European River Highlights, run in concert with Travelmarvel
  • February 2017: My Mekong Encounter. A delightful Tour through Vietnam ending in Ho Chi Minh City over Vietnamese New Year where you then Cruise to Siem Reap along the Mekong, run in concert with Evergreen Tours.
  • 2017, My South American Expedition. is coming, for a first look at this we recommend you contact us and reserve your spot at our 9 September film night, but be quick spaces are limited!

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If you receive our regular updates and follow our blog, facebook, twitter or websites you will know that we have been organising a Mississippi Tour with Evergreen to cover the Sounds of the South, a cultural tour taking in the American Music Capitals from Nashville to Memphis to New Orleans, with some time spent aboard a traditional paddlesteamer. It is to our regret that the company owning the cruise boats – the American Queen Steamboat Company – has reallocated their ships in 2016 for a number of private charters, which means we are forced to cancel this programme!

Having said that, there is a similar programme being run with Scenic called the “Southern Belles & Mississippi Cruise”and if anyone would still like to do a voyage that mirrors our original programme then please feel free to contact us and we can give you details on the Scenic programmes.

Once again, My Travel Expert and the Shoalhaven Solo Sisters thank you all for your continued support!

Down the Mighty Mississippi!

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The presale and the wait is finally over! We have dates, and prices for our 2016 Mississippi Cruise Departure. We will be departing from Atlanta on the 18th May 2016, journeying to Nashville and Memphis where we then board our Mississippi Steamboat where we will all have (at the least) outside cabins, as we cruise down the mighty Mississippi to New Orleans.

From AU$11285 per person share twin (land only) for 14 Days Atlanta to New Orleans. Airfare options available from My Travel Expert.

For a preview of our tour you can take a look at our promo clip on youtube! , or read the daily itinerary here on our site. Please note we hold limited guaranteed spaces – so if you wanted to come now is the time to book aboard My Mississippi Encounter!

My Travel Expert
T : (02) 4421 5577 E: nowra@mytravelexpert.com.au

 

 

 

 

Discover Egypt – Or See If You Want To!

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Have you ever wanted to Discover Egypt? In January 2016 My Travel Expert and Shoalhaven Solo Sisters will be leading a fantastic journey through the highlights of Egypt including those to be seen in Cairo and Alexandria and along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Should you want more information we urge you to join our evening workshop on the 14th January 2015 – just call or email us or register online here!

We will be running through our proposed site visits, rough itinerary and pricing, inclusions and details as well as receiving your feedback on what you would like to see that we may not be thinking of  – be it the Old Palaces in Cairo or Wadi Natrun as examples.

Register now online, call us on (02) 4421 5577 or email daniel@mytravelexpert.com.au
Spaces are Limited!

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Join us on an incredible Thai Experience

Do you want to get a taste of South East Asia? Feel like experiencing a different culture without the hassle of moving around from city to city on tour? Why not join us on our Thai Experience – 8 days taking in the highlights of Thai Culture, Cuisine, History and activities, with the option to extend to Chiang Mai for 7 days and experience the fantastic north of Thailand. Or if you want some sun and sand we can help you extend for a few days in Phuket.

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 Departs 18 July 2015

7 Nights in the  Bangkok from $2400* per person twin share

This Package showcases the highlights of Bangkok including Wat Trimitr, Temple Of The Golden Buddha, Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, Rice Barge Cruise, Moprning Coking Class, Kanchubari and the River Kwai, the Tiger Temple, Ayutthaya and more

This Package includes: Return Flights with Thai Airways including all taxes & Surcharges, Return Airport Transfers in Bangkok, Accommodation in 4 Star Properties, and touring as detailed in the itinerary. Fully Escorted with a minimum of 10 Travellers

6 Nights Extension to Chiang Mai from $980* per person twin share

This Package showcases the highlights of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rei, including Wat Phra, That Doi Suthep, Mae Sai Elephant Camp, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Hilltibe Village Encounters, the Golden Triangle and more

This Package includes: Return Flights with Thai Airways including all taxes & Surcharges from Bangkok Return Airport Transfers in Chiang Mai, Accommodation in 4 Star Properties, and touring as detailed in the itinerary. Fully Escorted with a minimum of 10 Travellers

For more details visit our tour page via the above menu or click here!

 

Spaces Still Available For Hong Kong!!

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Still considering joining us in Hong Kong on the 6th September 2014?

We can still offer spaces from AU$3393.00
per person share twin, subject to Availability.
So if you would like to join let us know now!

Includes:
Return Airfares with Qantas, All prepayable taxes and surcharges on tickets,
7 Nights at the 4 Star Hotel with breakfast daily,
3 Full Days of Touring, Night Out At Happy Valley Racecourse,
Fully Escorted Ex-Sydney

Experience Hong Kong, Shenzen & Macau

Canada & Alaska Pre-sale Ending (16 May)

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Our Canada & Alaska Group Departure with Evergreen is now coming to a close on its “pre-sale”, which means if you want to save yourself a small bundle then now is the time to book before prices rise!

New Zealand Golf Tour: Information Evening

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Wednesday, 30 April, 2014, 7.00 pm @ Nowra Golf Club

Find out about joining your fellow golfers for a week of golfing in Queenstown New Zealand
Hosted by My Travel Expert Nowra and Kirra Holidays.
RSVP 24 April, phone 44215577 or email nowra@mytravelexpert.com.au

My Travel Expert (formerly Travelscene Nowra) would like to invite your members to a presentation at Nowra Golf Club on 30 April, 7.00 pm for our New Zealand Golf Tour departing March 2015. We are promoting this to all members of the golfing community in the Shoalhaven area.

Golfers also have the opportunity to win a spot on the tour by competing in the My Travel Expert Golf Challenge at Nowra Golf Club, or by hitting a hole in one on hole number 11 in the Shoalhaven Heads Women’s Golf Competition on Cancer Day November, 14th We have included details for you on the Golf Challenge which starts 13th April and a flyer for the New Zealand Golf Tour.

We are especially excited about the 3 golf courses, Kelvin Heights, Milbrook (Pictured above) and the famous Jacks Point where a round of golf has been included at each on the tour.

It would be great if you could pass along this information to your friends or anyone you know who enjoys a good round or two, inviting them to attend our information evening regarding the tour and to have a chance of winning a place on this fantastic trip.

For more information please contact Leonie Clay or Julie Woodall at My Travel Expert. RSVP by 24

April by phone 0244215577 or email nowra@mytravelexpert.com.au

You can get a sneak peak of our golf tour here!

 

 

A First Look At Our 2014 Group Departures

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For our first Introductory programme we will be taking in some fantastic areas and great programmes.  In March we head up to Norfolk Island to explore the local Heritage and Culture, June we head to Inland Australia to Explore Lake Eyre and Uluru, in September we head off to explore Hong Kong and its commercial byways, then finally in November we head of for a cruise around New Zealand. Full details available in our Upcoming Tours section.