Claire Turner
Travel Associates Norwood Place
Norwood, SA
Cruise Specialist
Travel Advisor
Specialties
Adventure
Culture & Heritage
Family Holiday
Festival
Food & Wine
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Claire will never forget the time she arranged a last-minute trip to Svalbard to see the Polar Bears. It was a once-in-a-lifetime encounter that she knew her clients would cherish forever. As an avid traveller who’s been through many passports and over 75 different countries, Claire understands the power of travel.
“Travelling has enriched my life so much and I love to be able to share that with people and hopefully give them the opportunity to do the same. It’s a big wide wonderful world to explore!”
As a Bench Africa Expert, it comes naturally for Claire to be passionate about this part of the world and she has a wealth of expertise to share. “Africa is a magical place that gets truly under your skin. It’s also happens to be where I met my now husband - on a six week trip around Africa!”
At the top of her list of highlights in Africa is trekking through Volcanoes National Park Rwanda to come face-to-face with some very special locals. “I spent an amazing hour with a family of mountain Gorillas. They are the most beautiful creatures – it was a great privilege.” She also stayed at the famous Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya, where she was lucky to share “kisses with Big Ed”.
Claire is equally passionate about Europe, South America, Central America and Asia. She has travelled extensively throughout these regions by plane, train, bus and car. From watching the Northern Lights dancing on the horizon near Tromso, in Norway, to arriving at Macchu Picchu's Sun Gate after a four-day trek, she has just about done it all.
Another favourite travel experience? “Zooming through Chitwan National Park at night in Nepal, on a motorbike in search for wild Rhino, being rewarded by a mother and her calf peacefully grazing with the working elephants under the stars”. As you can see, she is full of inspiring ideas and has no shortage of insider tips to take you around the globe.
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EXPERIENCE
18 Years
COUNTRIES VISITED
78 Countries
Get to know me
What is the most amazing experience you have created for a client?
I have organised a winter wonderland trip through Norway for a famiy. They went on a Hurtigruten cruise up the coast, and then did had all sorts of winter fun: visited reindeers, enjoyed dog sledding, snowmobiling and chasing Northern lights through the snowcapped forest.
What is your number one travel tip?
Pack your suitcase with everything you might need and then take a couple of things out to keep things light. I say this with a grain of salt (I'm still to utilise this very great advice!)
What are your favourite destinations and why?
Africa is a very special place to me. The continent gets under your skin and stays with you forever. You'll be counting the days until you can go back!
How do you go above and beyond for your clients?
I am always available for my clients, no matter what. An example of this? Recently I took a phone call at 2am to help a young, distressed client who had missed her connecting flight in Europe. I talked her through what to do next and stayed on the phone with her for an hour until she was calm.
Claire's Speciality Destinations
A World of Experience
Claire's client testimonial
The trip was amazing! Claire, thank you so much for all your hard work. There were so many highlights. In fact, we enjoyed the trip so much that I decided to propose... she said yes! You did an amazing job, especially given the ridiculously short time frame we put you under, and really appreciate all the effort you went to for us. We cannot thank you enough.
– Samuel



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