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Danielle Doz (Team Leader)
Adelaide Shop
When did you start with RAA:
What year did you start working in the Travel Industry:
What countries have you travelled to:
USA, Germany, Italy, Croatia, United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Austria, Canada, Cruising, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Austria, Abu Dhabi and Cook Islands
What are the top three areas you specialise in:
USA, Ocean Cruising and Europe
What is your #1 Travel Tip:
Never travel without insurance!
Contact Danielle
What year did you start working in
the Travel Industry:
What countries have you travelled to: USA, England, France, Netherlands, Hungary, Austria, Slovakia, Jamaica, Barbados, Antigua, St Lucia, Mexico, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Fiji, New Zealand
South East Asia, Europe River Cruising, Mexico and the Caribbean
Always take time to appreciate your surroundings and talk to the locals
Contact Ben
Sandra Scroop
New Zealand, UK, Ireland, West Coast USA, West Coast Canada – the Rockies, Vietnam, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Maldives, Bali, Australia
Australia (especially the Kimberley), New Zealand, Cruising
Always remember when travelling overseas to embrace their culture. The whole idea of travelling overseas is to experience the differences.
Contact Sandra
Amy Telford
Adelaide Shop - (Currently on Maternity leave)
SA - June 2006
Domestic – July 2011
International – March 2015
USA, United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, New Zealand and Australia
Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia
Learn a few phrases and speak to the locals, ask for tips and advice on the best places to visit and eat, and experience their culture.
Troy Eldridge
Austria, Bosnia& Herzegovina, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Slovakia, Thailand, UK, Vatican City.
Europe, Cruising, Australia
Each trip always add a place or activity that you wouldn't normally have thought of, they can make the whole trip!
Contact Troy
Jake Heye
Australia, New Caledonia, Fiji, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania.
Europe, South East Asia, Escorted touring
Make it a point to talk to the locals, eat the local food and take in your surroundings – These are the memories you will always look back on.
Contact Jake
Isaac Gates
UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Qatar, United Arab Emirates
FIT UK/USA/EUROPE, Cruise, Tailor-made Journeys
Never be afraid to try something different, explore somewhere new or get off the beaten track, these are often the journeys you are most likely to find yourself.
Contact Isaac
Amber Plail
Colonnades Shop
Bali, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, USA, Canada, Peru, Austria, Hungary, Germany, Serbia, Slovakia, England, France, Spain, Portugal, Sri Lanka.
Africa, Cruising, Unique and complex travel itineraries.
Pack your case, then take out half the clothes and take double the money.
Contact Amber
Courtney Hasse
January, 2019.
England, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, The Netherlands, The Vatican, Indonesia (Bali), Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Canada, USA.
Europe, Cruising and Asia.
Travel by yourself at least once in your life.
Teresa Roj
Elizabeth Shop
August 1973 (Travel accounts and receptionist)
Started selling travel about 1976
Mauritius, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Morocco. UK (London only), France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Holland, Hungary, Poland, Turkey, Greece, Russia (Moscow, St Petersburg only). India, Nepal, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Bali. West Coast USA, Canada, Hawaii, Fiji, Vanuatu and New Zealand.
Australia (Perth, Alice Springs, Tasmania, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Gold Coast, Whitsundays)
Cruises (Pacific and Greek Islands)
Europe, Cruising and Unique travel itineraries
Whatever your budget, add 10% more to allow for unplanned incidentals and currency fluctuations.
Contact Teresa
Rena Lombardi
Canada, Italy, France, USA, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and Fiji
Canada, Malaysia and Italy
Remember to pack a power adaptor
Always use bubblewrap for fragile purchases
Register with smart traveller
Contact Rena
Jolie Driver
Domestic: 2009 International: 2018
USA, Canada, New Zealand, Fiji, Hong Kong, Macau, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Vanuatu, New Caledonia
New Zealand, Singapore, Vietnam/Cambodia (Mekong River Cruising)
Clean out your purse/wallet before travelling and only take what is absolutely necessary. That way, if your purse/wallet is lost or stolen, you will only have minimal items to replace.
Contact Jolie
Holly Pfeiffer - (Currently on Maternity leave)
Marion Shop
Bali, Singapore, Thailand, England, Ireland, France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, Austria, Italy, West Coast USA, Bahamas, South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Finland, Netherlands, Scotland and UAE.
Western Europe, West Coast USA, New Zealand
Always roll (not fold) your clothes - saves space and they crease less.
Contact Holly
Sarah Fewster
UK, France, Holland, Italy, Greece, Singapore, Malaysia, USA, Maldives, Thailand, Dubai, Indonesia, around Australia
Greek Islands, Bali, Maldives
Always leave 40% of your suitcase empty!
Contact Sarah
Cathy Sherman
Mile End Shop
Extensively through USA, UK, Europe, Asia including Bali, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Fiji, South Pacific, New Zealand, Dubai, Abubhabi, Hong Kong, Egypt.
USA, Europe, Round the World itineraries.
Be flexible, travel might not always go as planned.
Heather Burzacott
1998. I've sent people to some pretty incredible places during the past 20 years
Bali, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Borneo, Thailand, India, Egypt, Tanzania, Kenya, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Greece, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Dubai, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Fiji, Vanuatu.
Europe, USA and Borneo.
Travel with a power board! That way you only need one converter and all your devices charge at the same time.
Contact Heather
Kristie Meier
Botswana, South Africa, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Egypt, Turkey, UK, Europe by rail, South Pacific (P&O Cruise), Australia, New Zealand (Ski), USA, Malaysia, Bali (Indonesia), Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada & Alaska (Inside Passage)
America, Cruising and Asia
Embrace the culture, taste the food, buy from local vendors, speak the language and enjoy!
Contact Kristie
Allegra Fitzgerald
England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Thailand, Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Netherlands.
England, Greek Islands and Italy
Use public transport as much as possible when travelling around new cities! It's cheaper, you will see more and become more in touch with locals!
Contact Allegra
Loren Quinn
Malta, United Kingdom, Italy, Sicily, Hungary, Turkey, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, France, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia.
Bespoke and personalised holidays, Food Adventures and European destinations.
Walk as much as you can to experience the culture and atmosphere of the destination.
Contact Loren
Sarah O'Brien
Modbury and Elizabeth Shop (Team Leader)
Australia, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Hungary, Slovenia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, New Zealand, Singapore, Dubai, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Qatar, Philippines, Canada.
Scotland, small-group touring and South East Asia
Small group tours are an amazing way to have a truly authentic experience with a local guide they enable you to immerse yourself in the local culture and create lifelong memories.
Andrew Norton
Modbury Shop
Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Philippines, Hong Kong, USA, Cuba, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Nepal, Bolivia, Liechtenstein, The Vatican, Czech Republic, Belgium,Indonesia, New Caledonia, Fiji.
South America, South East Asia and the USA!
Be respectful to local culture and customs.
Jessica Jarrett
Thailand Vietnam Fiji United States of America Singapore Bali South Pacific
USA, Bali and Vietnam
Put electronics, medication, toothbrush and a spare pair of undies in your carry on and stay hydrated on long flights!
Contact Jessica
Nikki Bouveng
West Lakes Shop (Team Leader)
North America, Mexico, UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, Bali, Vietnam, Dubai, Malaysia, Singapore
Ocean and River Cruise, Fully Independent Travel, Round the World Itineraries
Immerse yourself in the people and culture everywhere you go.
Natasha Leventeris
West Lakes Shop
Thailand, Fiji, Australia, Greece, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Myanmar, New Caledonia and Hawaii
Ocean and River Cruising (CLIA Accredited Ambassador) and Europe
Don't forget your camera to capture your wonderful memories to share with family and friends!
Contact Natasha
Lauren York
Thailand, Laos, Bali, Fiji, New Zealand, USA (West Coast), Singapore, Malaysia
USA, Europe, Round the World airfares
Beware of mini-bar prices as they are often much more expensive than purchasing items at a local shop.
Contact Lauren
Narissa Swaker
Hawaii, France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Greece, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Netherlands, Czech Republic, England, Ireland,Thailand (Bangkok/Phuket), New Zealand, Bali, Singapore and most of Australia, South Pacific Cruising, London, Europe
European Coach Touring, South Pacific Cruising & Independent Asia touring
Time is money – make the most of every minute
When converting currencies always think about how much you would pay for the item at home
Contact Narissa
Sally Barnes
Mount Barker Shop
New Zealand, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, United Kingdom, Ireland, San Francisco, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Langkawi
New Zealand, South Pacific Cruising, Europe
Pack, then re-pack, then re-pack!
Contact Sally
Michelle Gray
Victor Harbor Shop
Hawaii, France, Fiji, Vanuatu, Italy, New Caledonia, Malaysia, Germany, Vietnam, Swaziland, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Czech Republic, England, Macau, Thailand, China, Bali, Singapore, Borneo, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, USA (West Coast), Mexico, Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia and all of Australia, South Pacific Cruising, London, Mexico cruising and Mediterranean cruising.
Cruising, Europe and Southern Africa
Be flexible, take plenty of photos and stay hydrated (especially on long haul flights)
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