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Dawn Thompson

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Luxury South Pacific Destination Specialist

I have specialized in curating luxury vacations that allow clients personalized travel itineraries to experience an array of what the world can offer focusing on specific interests & passions. Global & expanding travels have led me to: • island hop in the South Pacific, • discover the natural wonders of New Zealand, • explore the beaches, cultures, & deserts of Australia, • drive European cobblestone roads, and • watch the unforgettable sunsets in South Africa. Being versed in a variety of luxury lodges, resorts, boutique hotels & B&B’s offers my clients comfort while traveling & my extensive knowledge provides for what each country can offer: • watching wildlife from a safari tent, • soaring in a hot air balloon over vineyards, • landing on a glacier by helicopter to ice climb, • abseiling down a 100-meter cave, • snorkeling amongst giant clams, or • dining under a canopy of stars. Wanting to transform your vacation into a lifetime experiences call me.

My Travel Specialties

South Island New Zealand Travel Agent Specialist

  “Certain things in life simply have to be experienced” -Paula CoelhaRich

Rich in history, diverse in unspoiled scenery, and endless adventure awaits in the  beautiful South Island of New Zealand!

With over 25 years as a travel agent specialist for New Zealand, I curate luxury, high-touch...
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Australia Travel Agent Professional

 

“The potential for adventure makes life worth living” – Vicki Garside

The land of sun, sand, and endless adventure awaits in beautiful Australia! With over 25 years as a travel agent specialist for Australia, I curate luxury, high-touch vacation experiences that allow discerning clients...
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Australia Koala - Australian Koala Foundation

New Zealand Travel Agent Specialist

 “Certain things in life simply have to be experienced” -Paula Coelha

Rich in history, diverse in unspoiled scenery, and endless adventure awaits in beautiful New Zealand! With over 25 years as a travel agent specialist for New Zealand, I curate luxury, high-touch vacation experiences...
Read more from my New Zealand Travel Agent Specialist bio.

Sydney, Australia Travel Agent Expert

New South Wales is main city of Sydney and you have wonderful coastal cities of Manly Beach and Bondi Beach. You also have the Blue mountains and also rain forests and the outback. Did you know that in New South Wales is where you can find opals mined. Along the coastal towns there is wonderful surfing...
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Sydney Opera House

Melbourne Australia Travel Agent Expert

Melbourne is Australia's mecca for all things trendy and tasty. The city offers up exquisite dining, exhilarating sport and abundant opportunities to experience art. A perfect blend of rich cultural history and new age trends is waiting for you in Melbourne. As the sun goes down, the city comes to...
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Great Ocean Road

Great Barrier Reef Travel Agent Expert

I love representing the Great Barrier Reef as a travel agent professional, as it is one of those natural wonders you  often see in publications like National Geographic. Its an enthralling and amazing attraction. Lying off the coast of Queensland in Australia, this massive coral reef supports a diversity...
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Great Barrier Reef

Adelaide Kangaroo Island & South Australia Expert

Adelaide is South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital. It is home to renowned museums such as the Art Gallery of South Australia, displaying expansive collections including noted Indigenous art, and the South Australian Museum, devoted to natural history. It is best known for festivals, incredible...
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Kangaroo Island

Ayers Rock Uluru Travel Agent Expert

As your travel agent for Uluru/Ayrers Rock, I can tell you that this part of Australia represents more than the rock itself. It is also an aboriginal site that you must see. Sitting in the south part of Central Australia’s northern territory, the monolithic rock, most frequently called Uluru, lies...
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Uluru Ayers Rock

Brisbane Travel Agent Specialist

Brisbane is a city that lives up to its sunny potential with a strong focus on the outdoors – think al fresco dining, picnics by the river, islands just off the coast and national parks. Add to this a dynamic cultural precinct, abundant wildlife and easy access to nearby icons like the Gold Coast...
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Brisbane from Kangaroo Cliffs

Western Australia Travel Agent Expert

Perth is in the state of Western Australia and is the largest state in Australia. It is known for producing gold and pearls. They have the largest mint in Australia. Western Australia is home to the Quokkas which is a furry marsupials endemic only to Western Australia, and there are plenty of ways...
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Cook Islands Travel Agent Expert

****Hawaiian Airlines to Begin Service Between Hawai‘i and the Cook Islands starting May 20, 2023****

 

The 15 islands of the Cook islands are located in the South Pacific, in the same time zone as Hawai'i. An unspoiled paradise, complete with white sand beaches, blue...
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One Foot Island, Cook Islands

Fiji Travel Agent Specialist

Fiji is in the South Pacific that consists of more than 300 islands. It is known for its lush landscape, palm lined beaches and wonderful coral reefs for scuba divers to explore. 

Determining the best place to stay in Fiji can be quite challenging for a first-timer. Often where to stay can...
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Puerto Vallarta Travel Agent Specialist

As a travel agent professional for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, I love planning trips to this friendly resort and beach town. Located on Mexico’s western coast, Puerto Vallarta sits next to the Pacific Ocean. It is found in the state of Jalisco, south of San Blas, or about 185 miles west of Guadalajara,...
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Punta Mita

Cabo San Lucas Travel Agent Professional

Whether celebrating a birthday, honetmoon, girls trip or just a holiday a trip to Los Cabos is a vacation you will never forget. The pristine blue waters of the Sea of Cortez create the perfect backdrop for any kind of getaway. If you're planning your next travel adventure, ready for some fun with...
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Ixtapa/Zihuantanejo Travel Agent Expert

Traveling to Ixtapa and Zihuantanejo is a lot of fun and has great beaches. 


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Nashville Travel Agent Professional

One of the great places to visit in Tennessee is Nashville - the home of country music USA. As your travel agent specialist for Nashivlle, I can book you a vacation unlike any other. Besides country music, attractions lead you to interesting historic sites, fine dining, and beautiful estates.In your...
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New Zealand South Island Specialist

 “Certain things in life simply have to be experienced” -Paula CoelhaRich

Rich in history, diverse in unspoiled scenery, and endless adventure awaits in the  beautiful South Island of New Zealand!

With over 25 years as a travel agent specialist for New Zealand, I curate luxury, high-touch...
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Queenstown Azur Luxury Lodge

Luxury Utah Ski Packages Travel Agent Expert

Are you looking for a winter destination? Park City Utah is located just 38 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport, and very easy to get to. 

Park city offers something for everyone from skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, shopping, dining, cross-country...
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Deer Valley Ski Resort

Luxury Lodges of Australia Travel Agent Expert

Luxury Lodges of Australia is a trusted source for luxury Australian travel experiences and accommodation.

Luxury Lodges is a collection of the best high-end lodges and camps, located across diverse regions of Australia. 

Collectively, the lodges showcase Australia’s extraordinary diversity...
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Cape Lodge Australia

New Zealand Luxury Lodge Travel Agent Expert

From the Mountains to the Sea... Rivers to the Lakes... Outstanding Landscapes - Exceptional Hospitality. Historic or contemporary, warm and welcoming, destinations for gourmands and adventurers, romantics and families. Experience absolute waterfront or ocean edge, remote alpine estates, encased in...
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Northern Territory Top End Travel Agent Expert

Experiences across the Red Centre and the Top End will satisfy all tastes and budgets from adventure to luxury to relaxation and culture. With so many places to visit and things to see, it’s good to plan ahead and be prepared to make the most of your time in this spectacular part of the world.

 

ULURU...
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My Travel Albums

Australia and New Zealand Adventure Pictures
South Pacific Adventures
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New Zealand Highlights Waitomo to Queenstown
Agradome Rotorua
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New Zealand Farm at Cape Kidnappers Luxury Lodge
Farm At Cape Kidnappers - Wine upon arrival
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Australia - Sydney Classic Bike Ride Bonza Bikes
Bonza Bike Tour Sydney Harbour
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New Zealand - Queenstown
Azur Luxury Lodge
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Australia Tourism - Come & Say G’day Ruby the Roo
Canberra Australia
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Australia NSW - One and Only Wolgan Valley
Wolgan Valley
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Ski Utah - Deer Valley and Park City
fresh snow
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Australia - Melbourne, Victoria
Downtown
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Australia - Fremantle WA
Fremantle City Ward
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Australia - Rottnest Island WA
Quokka
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Australia - Perth, WA
Breakfast
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Australia - Sydney NSW Wolgan Valley
One and Only Wolgan Valley
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Australia - Brisbane, Queensland
Brisbane CBD
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Australia - Lizard Island Great Barrier Reef
Beach at Lizard Island
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Australia - Cairns Queensland
Cairns Zoom
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Australia -Kakadu National Park NT
Kakadu National Park
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Australia - Bamurru Plains Safari Lodge NT
Bamurru Plains Safari Bungalow
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Australia - Darwin WA
Darwin City beach sunset
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Australia - Blue Mountains NSW
Wolgan Valley Resort
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Fiji
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Cook Islands
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Customer Testimonials

Australia Anniversary Trip

We had a fantastic time in Australia! It is a beautiful country! We definitely could’ve used more time there, I feel like we’ve barely scratched the surface. I want to thank you again for all your help in putting everything together for us & for advising us while we were there as well. We liked the rocks, opera house tour & Sunset bridge climb! The sites were stunning, views amazing & beaches were beautiful. In Melbourne we loved the penguin parade & the great ocean road. Reef sleep was truly unique to Australia. This was an experience that I am so glad we did. A big highlight was the helicopter ride over the reefs & landing on White Haven Beach. That silica sand is like flour in your hands. We loved the air tram up through the rainforest to Kuranda & the scenic train ride back. Gold class was an excellent choice. The Koala holding at Kuranda was fantastic! It was such a romantic, beautiful, & special experience that we will never forget. Thank you again, Judy Jubas
Judy, J.,Detroit, MI

My Reviews

8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Best Girls Trip
Dawn is organized and personable. Very knowable of the area of which she helps with travel. Love working with her.
By  Hilskill  from  Phoenix, AZ
Traveled to  Phoenix ~ Arizona ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Dawn Thompson responded:
Thank you for your review. I love being able to help plan customized vacations for you and your family. Please let me know if I can be of any help in the future. Sincerely, Dawn

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7 of 11 people found this review helpful
The Best Travel Agent EVER!
Dawn is one of the most knowledgable, personable, seasoned and detail oriented travel agent I've had the pleasure to work with. She has handled both my national and international travel for years, both personally and professionally. I've become so spoiled by her knowledge and experience, I find it very hard to book anything without her help! She is fantastic, dependable, and so nice to work with. Five stars! Won't find anyone better.
By  JH  from  Seattle, WA
Traveled to  USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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8 of 13 people found this review helpful
Expert Advice
Dawn always goes above and beyond to provide excellent service with her vast knowledge. I relied on her expertise to provide many once in a lifetime experiences for my clients in Australia and New Zealand.
By  DeLora Walker  from  Vancouver WA
Traveled to  Australia & New Zealand
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Dawn Thompson responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words. You were an absolute pleasure to work with. If I can be of any assistance to you for future travel please let me know. Sincerely, Dawn Thompson

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3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Much Needed Vacation of our Dreams
Dawn was absolutely phenomenal. She listened to all our needs/wants and helped us create an memorable trip with in our budget!
By  Katie  from  San Antonio, TX
Traveled to  Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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12 of 22 people found this review helpful
Tour guide extraordinaire!
Dawn is versed in regional and destination travel. Trust her to make your experience all you imagine! Her expertise and understanding of your destination helps her create the best and most memorizable experiences.
By  Anna J  from  San Jose CA
Traveled to  Scottsdale ~ Arizona ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Cook Islands
  • Fiji
  • Adelaide
  • Alice Springs
  • Brisbane
  • Darwin
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Melbourne
  • Perth
  • Sydney
  • Queenstown
  • Cabo San Lucas
  • Ixtapa
  • Puerto Vallarta
  • Nashville
  • Deer Valley
  • Baja California Sur
  • Ayers Rock
  • Blue Mountains
  • Dunk Island
  • Fremantle
  • Gold Coast
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Phillip Island
  • Auckland
  • Marlborough Sound
  • Zihuatanejo
  • Punta Mita
  • Aitutaki
  • Nadi
  • Knoxville
  • Park City
  • Guerrero
  • Armadale
  • Arnhem Land
  • Hamilton Island
  • Hayman Island
  • Lord Howe Island
  • Port Stephens
  • Southbank
  • Sunshine Coast
  • Uluru National Park
  • Christchurch
  • Nelson
  • Wellington
  • Los Cabos
  • Guadalajara
  • Rarotonga Island
  • Coral Coast
  • Memphis
  • Sundance Village
  • Bunbury
  • Kakadu
  • Kings Canyon
  • Manly
  • Port Augusta
  • Townsville
  • Whitsunday Island
  • Yarra Valley
  • Dunedin
  • Franz Josef Glacier
  • Rotorua
  • La Paz
  • Acapulco
  • Atiu
  • Mamanuca Islands
  • Gatlinburg
  • Salt Lake City
  • Mexico
  • Jalisco
  • Coober Pedy
  • Fraser Island
  • Geelong
  • Geraldton
  • Heron Island
  • Nitmiluk(Katherine Gorge)
  • Wollongong
  • Abel Tasman National Park
  • Fjordland National Park
  • Waitomo
  • Tokoriki Island
  • Pigeon Forge
  • Snowbird

Travel Specialist:

  • Adventure
  • All Inclusive
  • Animals & Wildlife
  • Arts & Culture
  • Beach Vacations
  • Bird Watching
  • Car Travel
  • Couples & Romance
  • Food & Wine
  • Luxury Hotels
  • Nature
  • Scuba
  • Skiing & Winter Sports
  • Water Sports
  • Wine Country Vacations
  • Bachelorette Parties & Girlfriend Getaways
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Family Vacations
  • Hiking & Backpacking
  • Luxury
  • Sailing & Boating
  • Theatre & Music
  • Bachelor Parties
  • Golf
  • Historical Sites
  • Honeymoons
  • Museums
  • National Parks
  • Nightlife
  • Outdoor Activities & Sports
  • Festival Tours
  • Architecture
  • Culinary & Foodie
  • Fishing & Hunting
  • Heritage

Certifications/Awards:

  • Kiwi Specialist

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