About Us
Our Story
With over 30 years of combined experience in the travel industry, we’ve shared countless adventures — both individually and together. Having both lived abroad, we’ve explored a wide variety of destinations and gained a deep appreciation for the unique experiences travel can offer.
Our expertise covers every aspect of travel — from flights and accommodation to guided tours ranging from youth adventures to luxury escapes, including both coach and private options. We also specialise in iconic rail journeys, river and ocean cruises, group travel such as school and sports groups, and so much more.
We love helping people from all walks of life discover the joy of travel — whether you’re planning your very first getaway, ticking off your next big adventure, or simply seeking a relaxing escape.
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As mums, we understand the unique needs of family travel – creating holidays that feel seamless, fun-filled, and as stress-free as possible. We also bring that same care and attention to older travellers, tailoring each trip with comfort, pace, and accessibility in mind.
With years of experience supporting corporate clients, we know how to make business travel smooth, efficient, and precise. And when it comes to group travel, we’re experts at coordinating the finer details behind the scenes – from logistics to timing – so the whole group can simply relax and enjoy the journey.
After building strong relationships and earning the trust of our clients over the years, we’ve joined forces—combining our knowledge, passion, and love of travel to help you create unforgettable memories, all with the personalised service we’ve always been known for.
We believe planning travel should be exciting—not stressful. That’s why we’re here to guide you through every stage, from planning and booking to the journey itself. With a dedicated travel expert by your side, you can relax and enjoy the experience, knowing every detail is taken care of.
Meet your travel experts
Lydia
In my early 20s, I made the exciting move to London on my OE, which really confirmed what I already suspected – I had a passion for travel. My parents always encouraged my siblings and I to get out and see the world, so I’d already had a small taste of the travel bug before this life-changing experience. From that point on, my career path became clear: I was destined to work in the travel industry.
And that’s exactly what I did. I began my career in Wellington, where I spent eight fantastic years – mostly as a Team Leader – helping create unforgettable travel experiences and memories for my clients.
I was then lucky enough to take my career overseas to Toronto for two years, stepping into the fast-paced world of corporate travel. Living in the Northern Hemisphere also opened the door to some incredible personal travel experiences of my own.
Eventually, I returned home to New Zealand, back to what I’m truly passionate about – helping people plan and book their dream holidays.
Today, I specialise in all areas of travel, with particular expertise in cruising and group travel – including sports teams and school groups. I understand the unique coordination these trips require and love bringing all the moving parts together to create smooth, stress-free journeys.
No matter what style of travel is right for you, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
Some of my most memorable trips have been:
- Safaris in Zimbabwe and Zambia with Adventure World
- Cage diving with Great Whites in Port Lincoln
- An Intrepid Tour through Croatia and Slovenia
- The Maldives on a one-week small ship cruise with G-Adventures
Phone Lydia on 027 332 4141
Email: lydia@travelyourway.co.nz
Amanda
My love for travel began young, inspired by unforgettable family holidays. After university, I set off on my own adventure, spending 2.5 years based in London and Galway, embracing every opportunity to explore the UK and Europe. I then spent a year in Canada, enjoying a ski season in Banff and exploring national parks throughout Canada and the USA before eventually returning home to New Zealand with a heart full of adventure.
Becoming a travel agent was a natural next step, and more than 16 years later, I still genuinely love helping people experience the world in a way that feels exciting, seamless and personal.
I’m passionate about creating meaningful travel experiences and pride myself on providing a high level of care, support and attention to detail throughout every stage of the journey. Whether it’s a luxury cruise, a bucket-list itinerary, an independent adventure or a relaxing escape, I love taking the stress out of travel so my clients can feel confident everything is thoughtfully planned and well looked after.
With experience supporting travellers through unexpected disruptions and last-minute changes, I also understand how reassuring it is to have someone in your corner when travel doesn’t quite go to plan.
I know how hard people work and save for holidays that mean so much to them and their families. Big or small, every holiday matters, and my clients can feel that when they book with me.
Travel highlights:
- Celebrity Cruise in the Caribbean
- Touring with Intrepid Travel through Vietnam
- Ski Holidays in Niesko, Hakuba & Madaro in Japan
- Taking my six-year-old son to Disneyland
Phone Amanda on 021 288 7262
Email: amanda@travelyourway.co.nz
