“Christie Gowan is a travel organiser extraordinaire! We have used her services for quite a few trips now over the years and our latest experience in Japan was as usual - fantastic, with seamless organisation between our land jaunts and our Princess Cruise. Her recommendations for tours on our land section were interesting, unique and enjoyable - and easily accessed. As older travellers we don’t want the hassle of hanging around and organising those in-between bits on buses and taxis to get us to where we are going. Christie had absolutely everything planned to the minute which allowed us to breathe easy over our almost 3 week tour around Japan. The hotels chosen were fabulously placed for easy walking into the heart of each area in Tokyo and Kyoto. What was most reassuring as we travelled to an unknown landscape with obvious language differences, was Christie’s presence online with us all the way. She checked in that we had been picked up on time for each tour and never failed to communicate - both personally and on the Trip Plan app, any changes made to our itinerary. Apart from being a fabulous tour organiser who has a vast knowledge of all things touring, Christie has never failed to take the time to listen to our every concern - big and small - she has become a friend over the years and we cannot recommend her services highly enough. Thank you Christie for helping us seamlessly enjoy an absolutely fabulous time in Japan.”
Janet & Jim - ACT
“My wife and I have been on a small group bus tour of New Zealand and two trips to Norfolk Island. All the trips ran seamlessly from the start to arriving back home thanks to the planning and booking. We would have no hesitation in recommending Christie for all your travel needs.”
Robert & Sharon D - Qld
“Highly recommended! Another wonderful cruise arranged through and by Christie. Gave valuable advice on room selection on the ship, plus pre-cruise accommodation and tours in Singapore. Have once again booked another cruise for next year through Christie!”
Darryl & Jan E - NSW
“Christie Gowan is awesome, 4 weeks in Europe moving around and not one issue anywhere… accomodation recommendations were spot on what we would look for. Huge huge thanks 🤩”
Julie & Graham F - Sydney
“After 6 long years of no cruising, I came straight back to Christie to book our recent 4 day cruise to Moreton Island. After all that time, Christie still knew us well & what we like on our holidays. Always seamless & easy to book any holiday with Christie. She’s very knowledgeable on so many destinations & we love making our arrangements with her.”
Janelle D - Windsor NSW
“Christie made the entire experience seamless—from flights and hotels to excursions and even helping us check into our Venice apartment remotely (lifesaver!). Her attention to detail and genuine care made all the difference. If you're planning a trip and want someone who truly goes above and beyond, I can’t recommend Christie enough. Thank you for making our holiday unforgettable! ”
Fiona B - Brisbane
“From the very beginning, Christie was incredibly responsive and took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for in our trip. What stood out the most was her attention to detail and her willingness to go above and beyond. Christie’s personalised service and expertise in the travel industry really made a difference. Christie’s personalised service and expertise in the travel industry really made a difference. She brought a level of professionalism, dedication, and care that truly made our holiday memorable. If you are looking for a travel manager who is passionate about curating exceptional, tailored travel experiences, I highly recommend Christie Gowan at TravelManagers Australia. Thank you, Christie, for making our holiday unforgettable!”
Puawai H - Brisbane
“My wife and I just returned from a wonderful 5-week holiday to Europe. After a very disappointing experience with our previous travel manager, a colleague put me in touch with Christie. And how very thankful I am for that. Christie is simply amazing and epitomises what is meant by customer service. She was an absolute pleasure to work with and helped put together the most incredible holiday - great ideas, meticulous attention to detail, responsive and great communicator. Thank you Christie, we appreciate it. You now have a customer for life.”
Pete & Debby F - Sydney
“We highly recommend Christie as a cruise travel manager and travel advisor. She is a good communicator, very professional with her clients and a pleasure to work with.”
Martin & Judy - Hunter Valley
“Christie Gowan has been our travel agent for about 10 years, organising our air, land and cruise journeys. She is an exceptional agent who pays attention to every detail. We trust Christie implicitly and we have never had any problems with our travel. Most importantly Christie is always friendly, readily available when needed and an absolute delight to chat to!!”
Janet & Jim - Canberra
“Christie booked my last two cruises, and was a great help organising everything including insurance. She is very helpful, knowledgeable, and approachable, and I will definitely get her to book my next holiday. Highly recommended.”
Pete E - Brisbane
“Everything went well - from our travel agent, Christie Gowan, BackRoads Tours and the people we met and the places we went. It was a great trip seeing some great sights without having to do much except show up at the bus and enjoy the trip, everyone else's hard work made for an easy and enjoyable holiday.”
Chris W - Sydney
“We found Christie very professional, knowledgeable and very easy to deal with”
Brad & Susan W - Wollongong
“Christie was fantastic. We had the most amazing holiday! Thank you so much for all your help!”
Rob T & Clare H - Brisbane
“Wonderful holiday, loved it. Thanks Christie for the professional way you handled our requests, much appreciated.”
Pete & Dot L - Sydney
“It was certainly the holiday of a lifetime for us and we thank you for the wonderful support and organisation from your end. Knowing you were on the receiving end of our emails at any point during our travels was indeed reassuring, as was the immediate availability of the itinerary and travel documents via the app. Thank you so very much, Christie; we had the best time. Thanks again for your expertise and guidance. We will certainly be in touch for further travel arrangements!”
Jillian & Anthony S - Canberra
“Seamless from start to finish. Christie did a fantastic job with our trip. I would definitely recommend using her. Coming from a background in the airline industry I usually do my own bookings but was too busy with work. It was great to know there was someone looking for the best deal and best timetables for us.”
Sandy P - Gold Coast
“We had a wonderful time, Christie. Thank you for organising another awesome cruise for us. We are already talking about another one.”
Denisa G - Perth
“We want to thank you for again organizing a very memorable cruise. Your organising skills, attention to detail and product knowledge is second none. Again a big thank you.”
Bruce & Linda T - Gold Coast
“Our trip was great and everything went smoothly, thanks to Christie! Had great cabins and received all relevant paperwork and information regarding both cruises well in advance. Once again and as always, we are privileged to have an awesome travel agent like Christie!”
Mariana v N - Townsville
“Thanks organising us a wonderful room for our wedding night, including an amazing upgrade.”
Bernie O - Sydney
“Every detail to make our trip extra special was thought of and given ahead of time.”
Gill S - USA
“I'd like to thank Christie for all the assistance she gave to us on our trip. We appreciated her help, and would highly recommend her as a travel agent.”
Jill D - Melbourne
“We've just returned from a fantastically well coordinated trip to Vietnam. Christie arranged for all the logistics to 'just happen' seamlessly. All we had to do was soak it up and enjoy our trip! Thank you and thank you to VTC!”
Jenna P - Gladstone
“We were invited to speak at an international conference in Luzern Switzerland and we engaged Christie to help us with our travel plans. We had never been there before, but she was able to find us the most direct flights and all transfers, as well as accommodation that best suited our needs in the centre of Luzern near our venue. During this process, Christie provided the best options, was efficient and most pleasant at all times to deal with.”
Neil M & Luke T - Paddington, Qld
“All our travel plans will always be with you Christie 🙂”
Mick H - Perth
“Christie made the effort to understand us and what type of holiday and interests suited our particular needs and circumstances. She then created a well thought through itinerary ensuring that all details were covered. Thank you Christie for putting together an outstanding itinerary, taking care of every detail, resulting in a perfect Japanese trip! We will definitely be using you again and strongly recommending you to others.”
Joy P - Sydney
“Christie was amazing, doing everything she could to get us on our first cruise, and calming my irrational fear of being on a boat in the middle of the ocean.”
Lisa C - NSW
“I highly recommend Christie as a TravelManager. Her attention to detail, knowledge of fantastic destinations and easy going nature make planning our travel experiences fun and trouble free. She takes time to check and recheck all details. Her communication is timely. Thanks Christie for your recommendations. So looking forward to our next travel adventure.”
Anne M - NSW
“Christie has always been helpful in booking our cruises and flights. She has always been ready to give honest advice.”
Lyn J - NSW
“Christie is a fantastic travel agent! She has meticulous attention to detail and extensive travel experience and knowledge. Christie is always available to answer any questions no matter how big or small and provides wonderful customer service. I will be recommending friends and family to her, as I know they will be in good hands!”
Samantha S - Brisbane
“Christie has managed a couple of cruise bookings for our family and always provided excellent service. She is responsive and knowledgeable, and is always willing to go above to ensure a great holiday is had by all!”
Jo M - Brisbane
“I have used Christie as my travel agent several times, she was always very helpful and managed to book exactly what I wanted, both cabin type and position on ship. She was always available to talk to and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her and I will definitely use her for future travel plans.”
Judy P - Sydney
“We were hooked on cruising after our first. After that we were lucky enough to find Christie. Nothing is too much trouble. Her dedication and knowledge is incredible. Each time we booked with her it was like planning a holiday with a friend. We could not recommend her highly enough.”
Mick & Sharon - Perth
