Danielle Caruso

    Chrisakis & Turner Travel Associates
    West Lakes, SA

    Travel Advisor

    Specialties

    All-Inclusive Holiday

    Family Holiday

    Self-Driving

    Don’t be surprised if Danielle greets you with a cheerful “buongiorno” when you stop by the Travel Associates West Lakes. Danielle’s proficiency in Italian is just one of the many qualities that make her an invaluable asset when planning any holiday.

    “I love creating amazing travel experiences, as cliché as that may sound,” says Danielle. “It’s a wonderful feeling to know that what I create marks a memorable moment in someone's life, whether it’s a honeymoon, an adventure to Antarctica or a family trip overseas.”

    In fact, one of Danielle’s favourite career moments was organising a trip for family of four, who were travelling abroad together for the very first time.

    “They wanted to do an independent trip through France and Italy, and they’d chosen some really diverse locations. I tailored every single point – from chateaus, castles and vineyards through to flights, transfers and hotels. It was an incredible feeling to be entrusted with something so special to them.”

    Danielle has travelled to plenty of the world’s hotspots, but her single favourite travel destination is Hawaii.

    “It's one of the only places I've been to that looks exactly like a postcard. Hawaii is every bit as beautiful as you could ever imagine and then more.”

    Hawaii isn’t the only US destination which Danielle adores– she also raves about Fountainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach and experienced a very meaningful bucket list moment in the Big Apple.

    “Seeing snow for the first time ever while on a horse and carriage ride in Central Park and watching the ball drop in Times Square on New Year’s Eve are ‘pinch me’ travel moments I will never forget. I love that I get to help create these kinds of special memories for my clients, in New York City and beyond.”

    Danielle’s affinity for the USA means she’s an expert when it comes to mapping out independent itineraries through the 50 states, but she also specialises in travel to South Pacific, Asia and New Zealand.

    “One of my favourite New Zealand activities to recommend to clients is skydiving over the snowy mountain tops in Queenstown followed by a farm fresh dinner in a rustic barn restaurant,” says Danielle. “Maybe it was the adrenaline still pumping from the skydive, but that homemade pasta and wood fired oven garlic bread tasted like heaven to me.”

    It seems that we may have a foodie on our hands, because another tip from Danielle’s wealth of experience is related to travel’s edible benefits.

    “The best buffet breakfast I’ve ever experienced is at the Westin in Kuala Lumpur. Plus, they have an entire room dedicated to treats! What more could a girl ask for?”

    If it’s a cruise you’re dreaming of, then Danielle has plenty of tips to enhance your voyage. One of her personal travel highlights was sailing around the Greek Islands in a private chartered yacht, and she also has travel tales to swap about popular South Pacific cruise ports like New Caledonia, Fiji and Vanuatu.

    No matter what destination you’re dreaming of, Danielle looks forward to your visit for the simple fact that she loves her work.

    “Every day is different! One day I could be organising a family holiday to the Gold Coast, the next it’s a luxury African safari. My repeat clients are not only clients but like friends and family - I cherish every one of them.”

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    EXPERIENCE

    13 Years

    COUNTRIES VISITED

    21 Countries

    Get to know me

    What is the most amazing experience you have created for a client?

    I arranged a self-drive itinerary for a client to explore regional France, staying in beautiful boutique chateaus along the way.

    What are your favourite destinations and why?

    Coming from Italian heritage, Italy has my heart, and I have had the opportunity to drive top to bottom three times in the last five years. Hawaii is one of the only places I've been that looks exactly like the postcards. And Singapore has so much variety as a travel destination - I love it!

    How do you go above and beyond for your clients?

    I focus on creating a beginning-to-end experience for every client - including any extras like restaurant reservations. Nothing is too much hassle. I want my clients to know that I'm always contactable.

    Where is still on your bucket list?

    Egypt is always on my travel wish list - particularly the iconic pyramids and a cruise down the Nile. South Africa is another must-see destination for me, given the cosmpolitan culture, wildlife and incredible safari camps.

    Danielle's Speciality Destinations

    A World of Experience

    Danielle's client testimonial

    We can't imagine booking a holiday without Danielle anymore! She has completely changed the way we plan our trips. From the moment we started working with her, we knew we had found someone special. We trust her recommendations wholeheartedly, and every trip she’s planned for us has been unique and memorable. She takes the time to understand our preferences, offering thoughtful, tailored suggestions that we would never have thought of on our own. Her unmatched dedication, attention to detail, and genuine care for making our holidays unforgettable go above and beyond. We’ve told all our friends and family about her, and now they trust her just as much as we do. She’s our go-to for every trip, and we wouldn’t consider booking with anyone else.

     

    – JULIAN TORRESAN & HANNAH DILLON

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    Chrisakis & Turner Travel Associates

    Kriston Chrisakis

    Chrisakis & Turner Travel Associates
    West Lakes, SA

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    Family Holiday

    River Cruise

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    Danielle Caruso

    Chrisakis & Turner Travel Associates
    West Lakes, SA

    Specialties

    All-Inclusive Holiday

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    Samantha Gregory

    Chrisakis & Turner Travel Associates
    West Lakes, SA

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    All-Inclusive Holiday

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    Cetina Illies

    Chrisakis & Turner Travel Associates
    West Lakes, SA

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    Brooke O'Neill

    Chrisakis & Turner Travel Associates
    West Lakes, SA

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    All-Inclusive Holiday

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