Carole Parker

    Travel Associates Elsternwick
    Elsternwick, VIC

    Cruise Specialist

    Travel Advisor

    Specialties

    Adventure

    All-Inclusive Holiday

    Business Travel

    Cruise

    Expedition Cruise

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    If you’re thinking of booking travel, think of Carole. She has more than 25 years in the travel industry and has achieved a Certification III in Tourism as well as a CLIA Masters. Perhaps more importantly, she herself is a prolific traveller.

    Carole has journeyed to and through more than 60 different countries, gathering first-hand knowledge along the way that she incorporates into each and every itinerary she books. In fact, her single most important travel memory was booking a one-way 12-month trip to Europe.

    “I ended up staying for 12 years, working in the travel industry in a variety of roles. This included being a Tour Guide with a number of coach companies for six years. It opened my mind to the world, all the different countries and cultures. I think everyone should get the chance to travel. It is a life changing experience.”

    Having lived in Europe for such an extended period, Carole not only counts Venice as her favourite destination in the world, but she also specialises in creating tailor-made holidays throughout the continent. It is her field of expertise and she loves creating holidays for those who want to explore Europe in any way, be it by driving, rail, coaches, river cruising, walking, canal or barge holidays or cycling. From beginners to return visitors, she can recommend an itinerary that surprises and delights.

    “Helping to plan the holiday can be half as much fun as the actual holiday itself. To be able to suggest destinations, itineraries, trivia on local areas, places to see and vitas, must-see, eat and taste experiences of local areas and to hear the feedback on how much my clients enjoyed their holiday is like I am visiting them all again. Even if I wasn’t on the holiday.”

    It doesn’t matter what your travel style (adventure, luxury, business or something in between) or your experience (beginner or seasoned pro), Carole is all too happy to utilise her extensive experience to help you create a holiday that meets your every expectation.

    “I love that as my client’s families grow up, I am now sending the kids out on their first lone adventures to bring back their own stories.”

    Carole is based on Canberra, pop her an email, she will be happy to set up an appointment to meet you and look into all your travel needs. 

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    EXPERIENCE

    37 Years

    COUNTRIES VISITED

    63 Countries

    Get to know me

    What is your number one travel tip?

    Always keep an open mind when travelling, Without expectations on what you may or may not experience.

    That way you will never be disappointed. Be prepared for the unexpected. They make the best travel stories.

    What are your favourite destinations and why?

    For me, Europe and the UK have so much to offer: culture, history, food, wine, amazing scenery, architecture, shopping, art, music, and the list goes on. I also love sending people to the Arctics, particularly Antarctica. It really is a bucket list destination, with its wildlife, landscapes, and fascinating history.

    How do you go above and beyond for your clients?

    I believe that half the fun of a holiday is in the planning, and I will happily do research on a destination to pass on to clients to make something more memorable. I think there is a lot of value in passing on personal travel experience as well, as it helps build the anticipation for the trip.

    Where is still on your bucket list?

    Next up I'm looking to do the Arctic, Iceland, Greenland, Namibia and South Africa. I'm also booked for gorilla trekking to Victoria Falls with Intrepid. There are plently of others but these are my big ones!

    Carole's Speciality Destinations

    A World of Experience

    Carole's client testimonial

    Hi Carole,

    I thought I would write to you to thank you for all the support and travel advice that you have provided me through my many years of travel, especially on my latest trip to see my sister. Qatar airlines was a good choice, and the travel was seamless just what I need and of course it was cost effective. Although you have helped me on so many trips over the years one was a stand out Antarctica 

    Antarctica: A lifetime dream in the making and it came true thanks to you. Its hard to put into words the experience, but suffice to say it would not have been possible without your support and knowledge and expert advice. Form start to finish it was spectacular and the level of support you provided was second to none even down to recommending a restaurant in Ushuaia, by far the best meal I have had in my life and I have been to a few good eating places, to include Michelin start chefs. For $20 I got the best steak and wine I have ever had I still rave about it. You were spot on about Chile and the Torres del Paine national park it was almost better than Antarctica and the timing was perfect, the walking guides were excellent and they made it fun and the walking information was perfect. I’ve seen some of the information provided by other travellers and their travel agents could not have got it anymore incorrect. 

    The Endeavour Expedition ship by Intrepid was just what the doctor ordered full of experts on the area and all the wildlife as well as the geographical terrain and the camping on ice you suggested was absolutely brilliant. I could go on forever it was that good To finish it with 7 days in Argentina was another masterstroke noting that Ushai was a freeport very cheap indeed. Bueno Aris was everything you said it would be, and all the hotels along the way were really good to and you know I am a big fan of IHG chain and now my hotels. We have known each other for over 25yrs and I would like to thank you without reserve for helping me make my dreams come true. 

    My family as you know are my priority and thank you for keeping them safe on there travels. Just a short note about Ukraine and Kiev, noting that I was there and the uprising occurred, a quick call to you and travel associate and I was on a plane to London and arrived safe its at times like these that you have made all the difference Lets not forget Covid either when I was in Scotland and you got me on the phone, stayed up all night to assist me finding a flight out, leaving from Manchester in the UK and made it back to Australia one day before they shut the country down If you had not done this I would have been stuck in the UK for 2 yrs Carole I have mentioned but a few things here, and there are lots more that I could mention, but this my simple way of paying your resect for all that you have done for Me, my family and my friends.

    – Jimmy Young

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    Elsternwick, VIC

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    Travel Associates Elsternwick
    Elsternwick, VIC

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    Travel Associates Elsternwick
    Elsternwick, VIC

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    All-Inclusive Holiday

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    Travel Associates Elsternwick
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