Margaret Wilson

Travel Executive

Until 2007 I owned the Manukau City agency and have worked in th Manukau & Manurewa for 27 years. I have travelled extensively, particularly in Europe & the UK. I have great experience in all aspects of travel, including cruising. I would love to help you achieve your dream holiday.

Most memorable holiday

A camping safari from Kenya to Victoria Falls where I stepped outside my comfort zone & did a tandem gorge swing with my sister dropping backwards into the gorge & swinging. A real adrenalin rush.

Favourite holiday activity

Exploring new places

Places I have travelled to

Europe: England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Switz, Portugal, Finland, Austria, Baltic Counties, Russia, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungry, Greece, Croatia, Turkey, Dubai, Israel, Jordan.
Middle East/Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Morocco, Egypt, Botswana, South Africa.
USA: New York, Miami, Niagara Falls, Oregon, Idaho, Arizona, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, LAX, Honolulu.
Canada: Toranto, Montreal, Quebec, The Rockies, Calgary, Victoria, Vancouver.
South Pacific: Tahiti, Tonga, Fiji, New Caledonia, Rarotonga, Norfolk Island.
Asia: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, China, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Macao, Bali, Japan.
Australia: Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Whitsundays, Cairns, Port Douglas, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Adelaide, Perth, Tasmania.
South America: Buenos Aires, Bariache, Iguassu Falls, Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu.
Cruising: Many islands in the Carribean, Bahamas, Mexico, South Pacific, Greek Islands, Russian River Cruise, The Nile in Egypt.

Andrew Mortimer

Travel Executive

I have a passion for travel and offering complete solutions to all my clients requirements. I enjoy sourcing new products in the ever changing travel industry and introducing niche ideas to my clients overall experiences. I am originally from England and have spent extended times in South Africa and Australia before migrating to New Zealand where I have worked in the cruising industry and travel retail offices.

How long have you been working in the travel industry?

Since March 2001

Most memorable holiday

Too many to single one out but I am very fond of South Africa, Quebec in Canada, Russia, Croatia and Bosnia

Favourite holiday activity

Safari

Places I have travelled to

Very extensively in the UK, Ireland and Western Europe; Slovenia; Croatia; Bosnia; Albania; Greece; Russia
Africa: Kenya and very extensively in South Africa
Asia: Japan; Hong Kong; Macau; Thailand; Malaysia; Borneo; Singapore; Indonesia
Middle East: Dubai; Abu Dhabi; Oman
South America: Brazil
North America: Canada (BC, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec); USA (California, Hawaii and Alaska)
Pacific: Vanuatu; Fiji; Cook Islands; Tahiti
Australia: Sydney; Melbourne; Perth; Adelaide; Brisbane; Gold Coast and Cairns

Travel specialist in booking ...

Worldwide cruising; official South Africa Fundi (expert); adventure destinations; UK/Europe; complex multistop itineraries.

Kat Chaplin

Travel Consultant

After growing up in Papua New Guinea and spending a lot of my childhood travelling, the travel industry was my calling. I have always had a passion for the travel industry from a young child and it continues to grow today the longer I work in travel. I love to create holidays for people that I know they will enjoy and love to find that ideal package holiday that will make all the difference in the long run.

How long have you been working in the travel industry?

Since January 2009 after completely a certificate in Airline, Travel and Tourism from The New Zealand School of Travel and Tourism

Most memorable holiday

Fiji in March 2009, a perfect place for an escape. The lifestyle and culture makes for one of the most amazing places I have ever been.

Favourite holiday activity

Relaxing beside the pool with a good book and my iPod.

Places I have travelled to

Australia: Cairns; Airlie Beach/Hamilton Island; Brisbane; Sydney; Melbourne
Papua New Guinea: (Madang)
Singapore
England
France
America: Los Angeles
Fiji
New Caledonia
and of course New Zealand

Travel specialist in booking ...

Australia (especially Queensland), South Pacific Islands (especially Fiji), Cruising (South Pacific and Australia mainly) and New Zealand.

Bruce Arnold

Director

I bought the business in January 2007 because United Travel is a long established reputable brand, offering clients a total travel solution. I am passionate about travel, I love travel and exploring new destinations. I enjoy helping clients with their travel requirements and so they get the most from of their holiday.

How long have you been working in the travel industry?

Since January 2007

Most memorable holiday

Blue Lagoon Cruises – Yasawa Islands, Fiji. An intimate experience, great destination, fabulous crew, awesome food, relaxing – everything you would want a holiday to be.

Favourite holiday activity

Relaxing and snorkeling.

Places I have travelled to

Australia: Sydney; Brisbane
Fiji
China
Hong Kong
Kuala Lumpur
New Caledonia
Vanuatu
Mystery Island

Travel specialist in booking ...

China, Cruising, Australia, Pacific Islands, New Zealand