By Tania Phillips
Australia may be in lockdown but that doesn’t mean that boutique travel agency Departure Lounge Berwick has shut up shop.
Just the opposite according to director Lauren Savery.
“We are very busy every day still working on the postponing of all the lovely trips, cancellations and refunds (all of which seem to be taking longer and longer by the day),” Lauren explained.
“As a business, we are truly grateful to have such lovely clients, and thank you for the emails and calls and messages of support – it means a lot!”
She said that while it was looking more likely every day that the Australian borders would remain closed for international, non-essential travel until 2021 that doesn’t mean that when things are relaxed a little more you will have to stay at home all year.
“We have a few little ideas for you to whet the tastebuds such as the amazing, dramatic scenery of the Kimberley region, escorted by celebrity chef and TV Personality Luke Nguyen,” Lauren explained.
“Enjoy hosted dinners by Luke himself and be captivated by his culinary expertise…
“Or why not take yourselves over to New Zealand on a fabulous food and wine escorted tour, or an adrenaline adventure on the South Island?
“Train lovers will be pleased to hear that 2021 Ghan is now on sale with discounts of up to 30% at the moment for early booking!
“If you have missed spending time with the family, we have some luxury villa stays in Tropical Queensland where you can make up for the time apart and relax watching the sunset together with a cocktail or two!”
This is definitely the best time to give back according to Lauren, “Support Australia and New Zealand and holiday in our own beautiful back yard”.
“We are here to help make that happen and can arrange anything and everything – even a simple weekend away on the Great Ocean Road!
We hope it won’t be long until we can travel further afield again, but for now, stay safe, stay closer and support your favourite travel agent.”
Lauren launched TDLB in 2012 after relocating to Australia from the UK where she had already begun a successful business alongside partner Jo Robinson back in 2008. The concept worked really well here in Berwick for clients looking for an agent who offered a high level of service. Since 2008 both the UK business and the Australian addition have gone from strength to strength!
Contact The Departure Lounge, 96A High St Berwick on Telephone: (03) 9769 5722 – they are currently working reduced hours Monday to Friday 11am till 4pm – doors closed and appointment only.
