Travelling Ladies Club

November 2014
travelling
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
HOBART TLC MEETINGS
Saturday 29th November
Saturday 21st February
Saturday 2nd May
Saturday 1st August
LAUNCESTON TLC MEETINGS
Saturday 6th December
Saturday 28th February
Saturday 9th May
Saturday 8th August
An East Coast and North West Coast
TLC meeting will be held in March
2015. The dates will be confirmed
and invitations sent out early in the
new year.
Unable to attend meetings?
We understand that not all members are able to attend our
meetings, however, we want to give all members a say in the
planning of itineraries. Please don’t hesitate to contact Anne or
Ruth to discuss your requirements and preferences.
TRAVELLING LADIES CLUB
Hobart: 03 6221 3499
Launceston: 03 6331 1214
tlclub@ajtravel.com.au
It is hard to believe that Christmas is nearly
here. 2014 has certainly been a busy year for
the Travelling Ladies Club members, with an
increasing number travelling on our group tours,
independently or with other members.
A lot of research, planning and thought goes
into arranging the perfect holiday and it would
be lovely to be able to take credit for the
success of these adventures. However there
is something very special about the way TLC
members bond, which apart from the fact
that we introduce you, has little to do with us!
Perhaps the secret ingredient is the fact that
the shared excitement of the holiday starts
before you leave home and continues after you
return. Maybe it is the security of travelling with
people who are coming from the same place
as you in thoughts and experiences, as well as
location.
Two weeks ago, Europe’s Finest 2014
enjoyed their second reunion and last week
the Myanmar group met for a Bon Voyage
cocktail party. This week I attended a reunion
for the Southern Africa group which I had the
pleasure of escorting in August. Every one of
our wonderful group members were there, not
wanting to miss the opportunity to catch up
with new friends and relive the experience while
sharing memories and photos.
Whatever it is that makes many of these
adventures a holiday of a lifetime, we feel very
privileged to be part of it and would like to say a
big thank you to you all!
Ruth Moon
Thank You and Merry Xmas!
from Ruth, Anne B, Judy (Hobart) and Kay, Pam
(Launceston) and all at Andrew Jones Travel
GROUP TOURS
Most Travelling Ladies Club tour
prices include tipping and visas if
required. Accommodation is of an
excellent standard and chosen with
care. The number of meals and
sightseeing options included in a tour
are carefully selected to suit members
and vary depending on what we feel
is necessary for each destination.
These are listed in the detailed tour
itineraries. Please note some of these
tours will fill very quickly so ring now to
avoid disappointment.
**Due to overwhelming success,
Europe’s Finest, Essence of South
America and Delights of Turkey tours
are repeated itineraries!**
INDIA IN STYLE
12 March 2015 ● 16 days
Escorted by Judy Tierney
$10,790pp twin share
This luxury tour of the highlights
of India includes
seven nights on the
LAST
magnificent Royal
CHANCE!
Rajasthan train, two
nights at the 5* Leela
Palace Hotel in Delhi
and three nights in Goa to explore
beaches, places of worship and world
heritage architecture. Your adventure
finishes with high tea at the historic Taj
Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai. Please
contact Ruth for full details.
EUROPE’S FINEST
15 May 2015 ● 29 days
Escorted by Anne Bourke
$13,890pp twin share
This tour is designed to appeal to the
first time traveller, as well as those who
have already visited Europe but would
like to further explore the beautiful
cities and regions. We visit London,
including the Chelsea Flower Show,
Paris, Provence, Cote d’Azure, Cinque
Terre, Venice and Rome. Extended time
has been allowed in each area to relax
and soak in the atmosphere.
ESSENCE OF SOUTH AMERICA
18 August 2015 ● 25 days
Escorted by Judy Tierney
$11,670pp twin share
This tour is designed to include the
major attractions of South America.
Visit Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley,
travel on the ‘Andean Explorer’ First
Class Train between Cuzco and Lake
Titicaca, cruise to the Reed Islands,
marvel at the spectacular Iguazu Falls.
Tour the major sites in the cities of
Santiago, Lima, Cuzco, La Paz, Rio, and
Buenos Aires. The option of including a
cruise in the Galapagos Islands, visiting
the Amazon and many other exciting
destinations are also available.
FINEST OF AUSTRIA, SLOVENIA,
CROATIA AND ITALY
18 August 2015 ● 26 days
Escorted by Anne Bourke
A stunning journey through Austria,
Slovenia and Croatia including a 7
night cruise along the Croatian Coast
aboard the beautiful 38 passenger, 4.5
star MS Vita. We will discover medieval
cities, gorgeous coastal villages and
spectacular national parks - which
really are the Jewels of Dalmatia. Our
tour is at a leisurely pace and we will
visit Vienna, Lake Bled, Ljubljana and
Plitvice National Park before arriving
in Croatia to commence our cruise.
Along the Croatian Coast, we visit ports
every day before arriving in Dubrovnik.
Enjoy three nights in Rome and two
in Singapore on the return journey. If
you haven’t visited this area of Europe,
definitely consider it as I think it has
the most beautiful scenery in Europe
and is still quite uncommercialised.
Please contact Anne for full itinerary.
DELIGHTFUL TURKEY
10 September 2015 ● 21 days
Escorted from Tasmania
$7790pp twin share
Turkey offers a unique array of
diversity and fascinating history. This
small group tour has been designed
especially for the TLC and includes all
the essential highlights of Turkey plus
many more: cosmopolitan Istanbul,
the battlefields of Gallipoli, the ancient
cities of Troy, Ephesus and Aspendos,
stay in the small village of Kas on
the Mediterranean coast and take
a magnificent balloon ride over the
surreal landscape of Cappadocia.
THE SPLENDOURS OF SPAIN,
PORTUGAL & MOROCCO
16 October 2015 ● 26 days
Escorted by Judy Tierney
$13,280pp twin share
Join Judy on this private small group
tour exploring the best of Spain,
Portugal and Morocco. Discover the
rich history, art, architecture and
food in Barcelona, Lisbon, Seville and
Madrid. Embark on a 12 day ‘Voyages
to Antiquity’ cruise package to exotic
Morocco, overnighting in Marrakesh
and Fez. Please contact Ruth or Anne
for further details.
JAPANESE ‘KOYO’ AUTUMN
COLOURS*
November 2015
Escorted from Tasmania
Join Tamami Bullock on this tour
of Japan, visiting Tokyo, Hiroshima,
Osaka, Kyoto, as well as enjoying four
nights in the spectacular and lessvisited region of Western Honshu.
Tamami, has decided, after twenty
three years living in Australia, to return
to her homeland. She has purchased a
boutique lodge in the mountains. This
lodge, which provides both Western
and Japanese style accommodation,
is perfect for an extended stay, viewing
the magnificent colours of Koyo.
While staying here you will have the
opportunity to partake in a Japanese
cooking class, language and craft
lessons, Kimono demonstrations,
gentle forest walks and visit delightful
surrounding sights. For more
information please contact Tamami or
Ruth on 6221 3499.
**For ladies interested in learning
more about this tour to Japan, a
meeting will be held in our Hobart
office on Monday 8 December at 3pm.
Please contact Tamami or Ruth for
more details and if you wish to attend.
Join the TLC on a road trip to the
Bon Voyage to
those travelling on
'Undiscovered Myanmar’
We look forward to
hearing your amazing
stories on your return.
Bicheno Food and Wine Festival
Saturday 22 November
**LAST CHANCE**
Join Kay and other members on this fun day trip from
Launceston. If any East Coast or Southern members
are attending this event and would like to meet up
with Kay and the other ladies, please ring 6331 1214
to arrange a time and location.
Photos from Europe’s Finest 2014
2.
3.
4.
1.
5.
1. Enjoying complimentary food and
beverages at the Fullerton Hotel in
Singapore
2. Venice Canals
3. Oxford college grounds
4. Lyn, Janice and Kaye waving
from the hotel balcony in Santa
Margherita
5. The group in Rome
Photos from our Africa group tour
1.
3.
“Couldn’t travel with a nicer group
of people and not only had the
experience of a lifetime, now have
made a new group of friends.” Mrs. T
“One highlight for me was dawn at
Okaukuejo Resort in Etosha. I woke up
and wandered to the floodlit waterhole
- watched a rhino and elephant etc and
caught the most magnificent moonset
(it outshone the sun!)” - Ms. S
1. Annette and Pam in the
Okavango Delta
2. Drumming lesson in
Cape Town
3. One of the many great
animals spotted
4. Group in Sossusvlei
5. Ruth and Helen enjoying
an elephant safari in
Zimbabwe
2.
4.
5.
irresistible
travel offers
ROYAL CARIBBEAN
DEPARTING SYDNEY 24 OCTOBER 15
This cruise features the biggest line up of Australian and International artists
of the Performing Arts ever assembled on water. Whilst cruising aboard the
luxurious “Radiance of the Seas” for 8 nights exploring Mare, Mystery Island
and Noumea whilst enjoying Opera, Classical, Musicals. Performers include
James Morrison, Katherine Jenkins, Liz Callaway, performers from Opera
Australia and many more. Costs from $2564.
HIDDEN TREASURES OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
DEPARTING 20 APRIL 2016
An exclusive luxury cruise charter aboard Azamara Journey, luxuriously
appointed and accommodating fewer than 700 guests. Over 34 nights from
Nice to Venice, you will explore 30 ports in 10 countries. Revel in wondrous
sunsets and dawns, explore history-laden ports and wander the streets of
past and present capitals. This is a one-off itinerary and will sell out quickly.
ATLANTIC SEABOARD OF CANADA & USA
DEPARTING 24 SEPTEMBER 2016
An exclusive luxury cruise charter aboard Azamara Quest, renowned for
combining intimacy with first class amenities and only 682 passengers. This
32 night itinerary visits 19 ports including Quebec, Halifax, Boston, Newport,
New York, Miama, Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans and more. A relaxing and
perfect way to visit Canada and USA. This is a one off itinerary that will not
last long so if interested please contact Anne or Ruth for the full details.
Expressions of interest and
travelling companions
We have a number of members considering
cruising to Greenland in 2015 or the Antarctic
early in 2016. Please let us know if either or
both of these destinations are of interest to you.
FOR LADIES WHO WERE INTERESTED IN
BRITAIN’S FINEST TOUR: Mrs J. Is travelling on
an English Country Gardens tour, followed by
a 22-day Insight Britain and Ireland Discovery
tour in May 2015. She would love to have other
members join her on one or both of these tours
while exploring the very best of Britain and
Ireland. Approximate cost for both options (incl.
flights) $11,000 twin share.
Ms C. has booked on a Trafalgar tour of Eastern
Europe departing Frankfurt on 11 July and
would like to invite other members interested
in this area to join her. She is happy to share a
twin room.
Mrs D. Would like to know if any members
would like to join her on the Trans-Siberan in
May/June 2015.
Ms C. is travelling on the Trafalgar ‘Grand Italian
Experience’ in May 2015. She is currently
booked in a twin share room and is wondering if
any TLC members would be interested in joining
her.
Exclusive
rewards
for TLC
members
Identify yourself as a TLC
member when you next book
with any Andrew Jones Travel
consultant and receive your
choice of reward:
• A universal travel adaptor or
• Packing cells - handy for your
clothes/toiletries or a
• Personalised luggage strap
Changes within the TLC co-ordination team
Due to work commitments, Lynn has reluctantly had to step
back from her role as the TLC meeting presenter. Thank you
Lynn for the dedication and enthusiasm you have shown over
the past couple of years. We wish you all the best.
Kay and Pam will happily continue to run the Launceston
meetings and Judy Tierney has agreed to chair our future
meetings in Hobart.
We are sure you all know Judy and her love of travelling and
would appreciate how fortunate we are to have her happily
agree to take on this role.
As a freelance journalist Judy worked
on current affairs radio, produced an
arts programme for 936 ABC Hobart,
took on the role of presenter of the
7.30 Report and produced numerous
documentaries. She has travelled
extensively overseas and has lived in
the U.S.A, England and Kuwait.
Judy has won numerous state and
national awards for her journalistic
work and is a regular speaker at
community and public events.
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new
way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller