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, 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, making holidays seamless, fun-filled, and stress-free. We also bring the same level of care and attention to trips for older travellers, tailoring experiences with comfort, pace, and accessibility in mind. And with years of experience supporting corporate clients, we know how to make business travel smooth, efficient, and precise.
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 decided to make the exciting move to London on my OE. I already had a wee taste of the travel bug, thanks to my parents encouraging my siblings and I to get out and see the world; however, after this life-changing experience, my career path was clear: I was destined to work in the travel industry!
Which is exactly what I did. I began my career in Wellington where I spent eight fantastic years – mostly as Team Leader – creating wonderful travel memories for my clients.
I was then lucky enough to have the opportunity to move to Toronto for two years where I stepped into the fast pace of booking corporate travel. Living in the Northern Hemisphere opened the door to some unforgettable travel experiences of my own, before returning home, and back to what I am truly passionate about, helping people to book their dream holidays.
No matter what style of travel is for you, I’m here with 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, thanks to some unforgettable family holidays. After university, I set off on my own adventure, eventually basing myself in London for 2.5 years where I made the most of 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 across both Canada and the US, before returning home to New Zealand with a heart full of adventure.
Becoming a travel agent was a natural next step, and 15 years on, I still absolutely love helping others discover the world.
I care deeply about my clients and am passionate about creating unforgettable, meaningful travel experiences – whether it’s ticking off a bucket list adventure, setting sail on a luxury river or ocean cruise, unwinding on a beach escape, exploring independently, joining a group tour, or anything in between.
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
