Relaxing Journeys Awarded ‘AAT Kings Top NZ Wholesaler’
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by Campbell in Industry News, Inside Relaxing Journeys, What's New?
Relaxing Journeys - AAT Kings Top NZ Wholesaler 2009
‘AAT Kings Annual Champions Trip’ has come and gone for another year. This year 40 of AAT King’s top consultants in Australasia were treated to a 5 day tour of Tasmania. Our tour commenced in Hobart (fabulous city), then on to Port Arthur. The next day we drove across the state to Strahan on the west coast where we had a cracking cruise on Gordon River. Next up the spectacular Cradle Mountain National Park & finally finishing in Launceston. Last year we had the privilege of joining the same trip, (in Cairns), so this time we knew in advance to expect some late nights, early mornings, cracking food and some amazing local plonk. We werent disappointed on any of those fronts!
I know AAT King’s can’t control the weather, (if they do, they are very modest about it) but on both trips we were treated to the ‘best weather in months’ according to locals. Sunny days certainly bring out the best in a place, and Tasmania certainly put on a show beyond our expectations.
The last night of our getaway, was Awards night at Quamby Estate (an amazing boutique hotel soon to feature in some of our self drive tours I’m sure), where Relaxing Journeys received top honours as ‘AAT Kings Top New Zealand Wholesaler for 2009′. For the last 4 years Relaxing Journeys have been recognized as a leading contributor to AAT Kings success in New Zealand. Our successful partnership comes down to our close relationship with their support staff and the confidence in their coach tours being a great choice for our clients.
Highlights for us were…(in no particular order):
- Hobart was spectacular – pretty, clean, oozing history and definitely worth a couple of days of exploration. Best Aussie city to travel to in our opinion.
- Quamby Estate was a very special place and is not on many visitors radars at the moment. It soon will be.
- Seeing local wildlife in their own natural environment
- Meeting new and up and coming consultants…and of course the oldies!
- The very restful Gordon River Cruise perched on the Captains level.
- Our 2009 Award of course!
Lowlights (in particular order!):
- Tripping & spraining my toe (last year I lost my toenail on the trip!) so much better this time round!
- Losing 4 straight games of pool to Reece (our inebriated AAT Kings Sales Manager)
- Leaving my iPhone (and by default my brain) in my hotel room. Thanks to AAT (& especially Ben) for driving 2 hours back to get it for me!
- Those Oyster Shots for dinner on the last night – just the mere thought. Not for me!
Bring on 2010!
Campbell Harris
Managing Director
Mentions:
NZ TravelMemo
http://www.travelmemo.co.nz/memos/20100309.pdf
ETravel Blackboard
http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=69444&nav=46