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Cherry blossoms in Japan

Japan’s pastel pink cherry blossoms smell as good as they look. While the trees seldom bear fruit, the blossom flourishes every spring, and with it comes an intoxicating floral scent.

The Japanese celebrate Sakura (cherry blossom) with Hanami, literally “flower viewing” celebrations which take place in March and April.

Locals organise flower appreciation picnics under the blooms, sitting beneath the bubble gum petals and sipping on ‘Sakura’ Pepsi. For a limited time, even the cola’s pink! 

“You have to try the Starbucks sakura-themed drinks - they are an acquired taste but has to be done!”

Recommended by Steph Towers , HOT Mt Maunganui

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Jazmin Pudney

House of Travel Tauranga: The Crossing

Travel creates happiness and I love to make people happy! I love all aspects of travel-adventure, food, culture, relaxation and most importantly making life long memories. 

I pride myself on my organization skills and I have extensive knowledge of travel world. I love creating clients special holidays and will always ensure they have everything they need to have the best holiday!

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Peta Aberhart

House of Travel Calder & Lawson

I began my career in travel working in Europe as a tour director in 2001.

I never imagined over 20 years later I would be able to pass on my knowledge and passion to other people and call it my job.

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Peter Davies

House of Travel Wellington City

I’m Pete, the globetrotting geek. A passionate traveller who thrives on learning and discovery - Travel provides an endless array of opportunities for this; it’s a way to experience new, ever changing and always exciting places, meet curious people and engross yourself in a different culture or witness wildlife that is truly wild.

Be it museums, historical landmarks, wildlife excursions or gaming havens – I revel in these aspects of adventure and love to share it with others.

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Whether you seek the wonder of enchanted cities, the solitude of mystical forests, or the thrills of a perilous expedition, I am your trusted companion—your Gandalf, if you will—helping you navigate the world’s vastness and ensuring that your journey is free from worry and full of memories to last the ages.

Let’s together, chart your course through the lands, creating an adventure that will be sung about for years to come. As a wise halfling once said.

“Not all those who wander are lost” – Bilbo Baggins


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Lauren Stickings

House of Travel Hornby

After joining the travel industry back in 2017 I very quickly came to realise it was the dream job I had been searching for!

In loving what you do every day I can honestly say I love it more now than I did when I started. I love going the extra mile and my clients know that they are in safe hands and will receive a stress-free travel experience with me taking care of every detail in the background. I am highly motivated, reliable and pride myself on my many loyal, repeat clients. 

With a huge passion and love for everything travel. Everyday I am eager to upskill on what I know for the benefit of my clients' and my own journeys across the globe. 

I specialize in many destinations throughout the world especially my love for Dubai and the middle East. Whether it be for leisure travel, business groups, Cruise and more! It's with this yearning desire that I have to see the world and with my discerning taste for accommodations, you can guarantee you'll have a diverse "out of the ordinary" special experience. 

I can't wait to work with you, to turn all your travel plans into a reality - Your most welcome to give me a call or flick me an email if you would like to make an appointment to meet me to have a chat about all your wonderful plans. I can't wait to meet you!

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