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Hi, I’m Apii Kavana and I have many years of Travel Industry experience. I specialise in both leisure and group travel. Whether its visitng friends or family in the Pacific or personally escorted pilgrimage tours to the Middle East and Europe I would love to assist you

Think of me as your personal travel manager, an expert who is here to help plan and book your special holiday. Whether it’s business or pleasure my years of experience will make the process as hassle free as possible.

Travel is not just a job to me, it’s something I love to do myself and I have travelled extensively, including Australia, the Pacific Islands, USA, Europe and the middle East. If you have a trip planned or have friends or family planning a holiday I’d love to help.

One of the benefits of being a personal travel manager is I operate in a fully mobile environment that means I can come to you or even meet you at your local coffee shop.

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Places To Go offers you a full travel agency service with a personal touch. I bring a wealth of experience, having spent many years working in both retail travel and the cruise industry, and travelling to over 100 countries. I will ensure you get the most out of your travels, whether it’s the trip of a lifetime, a weekend away or anywhere in between.

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Simon’s understanding of destinations and travel management, outweigh many, as he has 40 years in the travel business.

Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Simon specialises in providing organised holidays.

Ron Montgomery founded Spirit of Travel in 2018 with a vision to create a bespoke service that he wished had existed when he first started exploring the world. The company’s focus is on providing experiences tailored to you, with an eye to also bring you educational opportunities, cultural encounters, wildlife experiences, historical exploration, architecture appreciation, and challenges that foster personal growth.

“Encountering various countries, cultures, and people throughout my life has deeply transformed both my personal life and the way I perceive the world. It’s been a truly fortunate experience. Now, I seek to bring about a similar change in the lives of my clients by providing them with a tailored travel experience that allows them to discover the world in a way that’s designed specifically for them.”

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I’ve joined Travel Advocates as a Personal Travel Manager which is essentially the same as before – just with a whole lot of flexibility. I’ll be mostly working from home, accessible via email [email protected], mobile 027 525 0405 or for the latest information and a bit of fun give my new Facebook page a whirl https://www.facebook.com/michelletaylortravel.

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I love travel and I love what I do! Having spent over 12-yrs as a Travel Consultant with House of Travel, I get real enjoyment from creating holidays. Whether it’s creating that bucket list holiday, visiting family and friends, a family getaway, wedding, business trip or a much needed beach break, no matter how big or small, I’m here to help! Tours, Cruises, tailor-made holidays, group, a do it yourself holiday, I can do it all! Let’s work together to turn your dreams into reality! It’s not often that one package fits all so I will listen to you, your needs and wish-lists and together we will work out the travel plans that work for you.

I feel incredibly lucky to have spent over 20 years working in an industry I am super passionate about. I have developed a real love of the cruise sector in particular, building up a wealth of knowledge which my many clients of the years can attest too.

I’m now super excited to be launching my own travel brand, Ocean Escapes, with my business partner, Rick Wright. Rick also shares my love of travel and we both look forward to bringing our clients some amazing offers in the year ahead.

Ocean Escapes is a full-service travel agency that can assist you with any and all travel arrangements but we will certainly have a focus on cruise, fly/cruise and island escapes.

We have partnered with Travel Advocates who are 100 owned by House of Travel Holdings. This partnership means we have access to great deals from a huge range of suppliers. It also means we will have access to some great tools which will make the whole booking process hassle free.

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I have been a travel consultant now for 4 years and have achieved very high levels specialising in cruises. I love my job and am blessed to have a career that combines my own personal passion for travel with the opportunity to help make the travel dreams of my clients come true.

Started with Hoot Cruises as my Travel Career. Within my first year I was a finalist for “CLIA Rising Star New Zealand” for the CLIA Cruise Awards 2017 and then in 2019 I was a finalist for “CLIA Cruise Consultant of the Year – New Zealand”. In 2019 I achieved CLIA Master Accredited status My recent cruises include: P&O – Pacific Pearl; Princess Cruises – Ruby Princess; Holland America – Noordam; Oceania – Regatta; Dream Cruises – Explorer Dream Favourite Ship: Gee that’s a hard one as they all have so many different aspects to them. Being able to meet new people, sit back relax with each day bringing new experiences you cannot beat. The Explorer Dream had amazing on-board entertainment, Oceania Regatta was beautiful boutique luxury. I have enjoyed each cruise ship I have either cruised or inspected during my time and hopefully will have many more to cruise with.

As a passionate traveller, my aim is to bring you a variety of destinations around the world. I can help you find the best deals, routes, itineraries ,arranging solo trip, family holidays, cruising. I can also assist in selecting the best suppliers to suit your travel needs. Most of all, I can offer you a personalized service with a heart.

I love travelling with my family so I can see you through the pros and cons of destinations when travelling with children. Everybody dreams about holidays in paradise whether it’s lazing on the beach while reading with a good book, exploring castles ,cathedrals and magical cities or cruising the seas, I would love the opportunity to make your dream come true. Please get in touch if you have travel plans, I’m happy to assist!

Hello Fellow Travellers. For those that don’t know me I am Andrew Phillips Personal Travel Manager Travel Advocates. Previously a Personal Travel Manager working for House of Travel for 20 years. You may not be familiar with the Travel Advocates brand, but we provide 100% piece of mind that your funds are safe

Being a Travel Consultant for over 15 years, has given me an extensive knowledge of the travel industry My passion has allowed me to work for many years in an industry I love and combine it with exceptional customer service, focus and attention to detail have extensive industry knowledge which allows me to work alongside my customers to understand, create and facilitate outstanding travel experiences in both Leisure and corporate travels

I have worked in retail travel here in Christchurch for over 20 years, it’s an industry I have a real passion for! There is nothing I enjoy more than guiding my clients through the travel planning process and turning their travel dreams to reality.

I’m now working with Travel Advocates, a business wholly owned by House of Travel Holdings, they specialize in working with people like myself who work remotely. I will continue to deliver amazing service to my loyal client base, keeping each of you informed on the latest products and travel trends that I feel its something that will appeal or be of interest.

The only change is my email address, you will still be able to get hold of me on the same phone number and I will be of course continue to offer all the same products and service at a great price.

I look forward to helping you plan your next holiday

I have been working in the travel industry for 21 years and have achieved ATTTO Level 4. My travels have taken me to countries around the world across 4 continents. The awe-inspiring scenery at Machu Picchu took my breath away, great live music at all times of the day in Nashville kept my foot tapping, and the wonderful mix of nature and interesting cities in Canada makes it my favourite destination in the world.

Planning a holiday is fun but organising it can sometimes be time consuming and confusing. My passion is to help people have the best possible time when they are travelling. Using my years of experience to make sure everything comes together effortlessly I’ll make sure you get to include all the “must do and see” experiences. Let me take care of all the details so all YOU need to do is relax and enjoy yourself!

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In February 2021, I made a very tough decision to take a break from the industry that I love and was born to be a part of for nearly 20 years. Whilst I was nervous (and scared) about taking a step back, this break away has given me precious and invaluable time with my family and now just over a year on, I am excited to say, “I’m back”! I did realise over this time that having an equal work life balance is very important to me so Joining Travel Advocates as a Personal Travel Manager seemed the perfect way for me to get back to doing what I love and provide me with everyday flexibility

I will work with you and guide you along the way to plan your travels and make it as easy as possible to reach your destination. A few things have changed since many of us last travelled. Negative PCR tests are required for many countries, digital forms to be completed before departure and the ever changing Visa requirements but let me work on all of those things. I’ll happily wave you off and have that excitement with you.

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Hi, I’m Sarah and I have been in the travel industry for 29 years and for the bulk of that time I have been a personal travel manager offering a bespoke service to my customers.  The world is now a little different and that has brought about some additional challenges as far as the logistics of travel. A big part of my role in this new world is managing all those  new requirements so your focus can be 100% about enjoying your holiday.

I’m so lucky, I love my job and I have been in the Travel Industry for 30+ year. My passion is to help people have the best possible time whether they are travelling for business, ticking off their bucket list or visiting family and friends. While creating memories. Planning travel can be time consuming and frustrating. Let me help you take the stress away. With all my years of experience and all the traveling I have done.

I’ve been a travel consultant for 22+ years. I’ve lived in the UK, Canada & Japan. I specialise in all sorts of trips, and have sent people on the Trans-Siberian Rail tour to visiting the Dutch colony of Suriname, even the mail boat up the Norwegian Fjords. Throw me your curve ball and we can make it happen.

I’ve been in the travel industry for 30+ years and have travelled extensively throughout Asia, the Americas and Europe. My particular specialty is Asia-Pacific and I am fluent in Cantonese & Mandarin. Elite Travel also has a Japanese division and our staff are Japanese fluent.

Travel is my passion and I aim to travel several annually to visit new destinations which are becoming popular with the market and to revisit the “classic” bucket list destinations that many people wish to see. My husband is a keen marathon runner and in recent years I have supported his marathons in London, Berlin, New York, Chicago, Tokyo and Vanvouver. When I’m not working or travelling I enjoy cooking and shopping!

123Go Travel is managed by Polly Luan and Sherwin Kan who have been servicing a their loyal client base for many years.

I am dedicated to each and every client that comes my way and will go above and beyond to make their travel dreams a reality.

In this post COVID world we live its sure has been a roller coaster ride, but I am confident we are going to emerge out of this stronger and better than before.

A bit about me, I missed my old job being a Travel Agent, so whilst there is not currently enough work around to support me doing what I love full time, getting amongst it and joining up with Travel Advocates on a part time basis is certainly a way of staying in the loop and of course helping you with your travel needs, both domestically in New Zealand or perhaps a bit further afield as the travel bubbles allow.

Those of you that have met me know that I am absolutely passionate about Travel and how it can enrich our lives. I take pride in ensuring that I have understood your needs and circumstances properly so that we, together can make your trip the best it can be. A perfect team.

Get in touch and let’s start planning your next adventure

After studying International Tourism Management at the NHTV in Breda, I left for New Zealand with my husband in 2012. With over 10 years of experience in New Zealand tourism, I have the knowledge and expertise to put together an unforgettable trip for you. I design tailor-made routes, taking in account every budget and specific wishes.

Hello travel lovers, I am David, an experienced travel specialist and have been keeping my passion of doing what I love for more than 20 years. I am driven by the excitement of this ever-changing industry and with solid communication skills to ensure the needs of my clients are always met. I seek out different types of holidays to ensure I am giving every customer a unique experience.

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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