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About

Travel With A Difference was established in 2001. We are an independent retail travel agency that has a fabulous working relationship with reputable companies and suppliers within the travel industry, both within Australia and abroad. There’s much that makes a good travel consultant; bringing comfort and ease to your holiday and travel arrangements – we love travel, attend product launches and receive updates relevant to the travel industry and the likes, regularly.

Karen Goudge – owner | travel consultant

Never thought of working a snow season, but did – Mt Hotham.
Never thought of going overseas, but did – on a one-way ticket, returning three years later.
Never had aspirations to trek the Himalayas, but did – had no idea what she was in for!
Never thought of setting up and owning a travel business, but she does – the name was simply a seed in her mind that grew!  Karen established TWAD and Spa Wellness Travel in 2001 and has adapted through the trials and tribulations.

Amazing travel experience:  “Will always say India, as it was the country that captivated me when went of travelling with a oneway ticket.”
Loves to share with a friend/s:  “A gin + tonic with lime (because there’s plenty in the garden) on a warm sunny day and a smile.”
Life attitude:  Live with ease and happiness and kindness.
Contact: Karen 

 

Anne Clutterbuck – travel consultant + cruise specialist

Travelling is a passion Anne has always had.  From exploring Europe and beyond, to an early adventure travelling overland from Pamplona, Spain across to Kathmandu in Nepal – a road a lot less travelled these days. After years as a physio with a private practice, it was time to step back into the world of travel.  Anne is a consultant that is held in strong steed within the industry and with her clients with cruising being a strong passion and one that is regularly explored today.

Amazing travel experience:  “Sitting alone at the top of a snow covered hill on the Antarctic Peninsula at midnight in the twilight (doesn’t get totally dark in November), listening to the silence of this great, white continent, punctuated only by the occasional rumble of a mini avalanche somewhere nearby. My travel compatriots were sleeping or snoring in tents below. I was, and still am, so in love with this vast, awesomely majestic and remote wilderness.”
Loves to share with a friend/s:  “A glass of wine, a good movie or a game of golf and a lot of laughs!”
Life attitude:  Be comfortable in your own skin and don’t wish away your time, we have little enough of it as it is. Appreciate the little things in life.
Contact:  Anne

 

What we do

Since first of commencing we have operated with a Client Trust/Holding Bank Account, which clients can pay their holiday money into before we pay holiday suppliers and services.

We use an industry office program, Tramada,  that is a highly established and reputable company that maintains due diligence in keep all records safe.

Environment + Sustainable Practices
We do value practices and services that are giving and conscious of environment, humanity and sustainable practices.

We use and practice where possible sustainable and environmental practices in our work and home life.

Services & Fees
We are here to make your holiday experience as streamlined as possible. Our knowledge, contacts, systems and programs allow us to create, coordinate and reserve your desired holiday arrangements, whether it be for a week long resort holiday, a special interest, a generational family holiday, honeymoon, significant birthday celebration or time-out experience to soothe your mind-body-spirit.

We love to hear and discuss your holiday plans. There may be a fee charge depending the service and product we are coordinating. Which I’m sure you’ll appreciate.

Here is our list Schedule for Professional Services to which fees and charges that may apply:

  • Itinerary Compiling | Consultation
  • Domestic air service
  • International air service + airfare charge
  • Accommodation
  • Rail | Transport services
  • Cruises | Sailing
  • Concierge service | reservations
  • Late booking fee
  • Change | Amendment fee
  • Visa Coordination fee
  • Cashpassport issuance fee
  • Travel insurance
  • Credit card merchant charges

Qantas Business Rewards members: (previously acquire)
Qantas flight reservations – Economy class $100 per person. Business class $200 per person. First class $400 per person. Charges are based on one direction, double for return.

We are a member of Australia’s biggest independent Travel Agency group My Travel Group, which is a division of Helloworld.

Available here is more information on our Terms & Conditions & Fees