Before We Chat

  • Phone calls are by appointment only so each conversation has the time and focus it deserves. Please start by submitting the contact form below. I review every enquiry personally before arranging a suitable time to chat.

    The initial call is an introduction to explain how my planning process works and to confirm whether we’re a good fit. It is not a detailed trip-planning session.

    If you decide to move forward, a planning retainer is collected before any design work begins. You’ll then complete a detailed questionnaire so your itinerary can be designed properly from the outset.

    If this sounds like the level of care you’re looking for, please complete the form to get started.

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Before completing this form, please take a moment to review my Process Page.

I design tailor-made Australia and New Zealand itineraries exclusively for travellers from the USA and Canada. As a high-touch boutique travel specialist, my planning service operates on a retainer basis before itinerary design begins, allowing me to dedicate the time and attention every trip deserves.

I work with a limited number of clients each year and require a minimum of six months’ lead time before travel. This allows me to carefully curate each itinerary and secure the best possible experiences, rather than working with whatever availability happens to remain.

Countries such as New Zealand (particularly the South Island) and regions like Tasmania have limited accommodation, car hire, and touring availability, especially during peak travel periods. Early planning ensures access to experiences that genuinely suit your travel style, not last-minute compromises.

With over 35 years of experience in the industry, having been born and raised in the region, and continuing to spend significant time there, I offer insight and local knowledge that most North American travel agents simply don’t have access to.

Please share a few details below and I’ll be in touch shortly.

Cheers,
Dianne

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  • Please use the drop-down menu. Both Canada and the USA are listed.
    If you choose 'other,' please specify the country you want to visit.
    Note: Trips of three weeks or more generally require a higher land budget.
  • Before continuing: please review my Process Page so you understand how I work and what to expect before submitting your enquiry.

    Note: These budget ranges are based on two adults travelling together on the same itinerary and sharing one room. They cover the land portion only, which includes accommodation, day touring, airport transfers, and standard inclusions. Airfares are not included. Travel insurance, food, fuel, and personal expenses are separate. If you are based in the USA, your bank or credit-card provider will automatically convert CAD to USD at the daily exchange rate.

    All itineraries include my full trip-planning services, supplier coordination, 24/7 in-country emergency support, a fully customised itinerary (no cookie-cutter planning), over 35 years of specialised experience, and the practical insight you only get from someone born and raised in the region.

    Note: The $35,000–$40,000 range generally suits two adults travelling together on a single itinerary with standard touring and 4-star accommodation, for trips of under three weeks. Extended stays of four to six weeks will require a higher budget.

    Travel during peak seasons, major events, festivals, school holidays, or periods of limited availability, as well as longer trip durations, private touring, higher-end properties, or multi-region itineraries, will typically fall into the higher budget ranges listed below.

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