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Erica Banks

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Erica Banks

Senior Consultant

House of Travel Milford
+64 9-522-3668 ericab@hot.co.nz
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Lovely to meet you

Originally from the UK and with over 30 years in the Travel Industry I have been lucky enough to travel to many wonderful places in the world - my favourite trips have usually included seeing wildlife in their natural habitat.

I love planning trips off the beaten track as well your dream holiday or cruise.  I have been looking after many of my clients for several years and enjoy getting to know them personally to ensure I can find what will suit them best

I am a CLIA Cruise Master and have received the HOT Customer Champion award a couple of times – I appreciate feedback received that clients find me to be “professional and friendly.

Erica


Creating better holidays 

Whatever your travel dreams, I will work with you to create the best holiday possible. The holidays I specialise in include:

  • Adventure
  • Coach Touring
  • Small Ship Cruising
  • Expedition Cruising
  • Ocean Cruising
  • River Cruising
  • Group Travel
  • Luxury Travel
  • Safaris
  • Solo Travel
  • Train Journeys

My travel passions

Favourite Travel Experiences- My favourite travel experiences have always included wildlife viewing or snorkelling.

Africa -I have been to Africa five times and is still not enough - is a different experience in each country and at different times of the year.

UK- Having grown up in the UK I have always had a deep interest in history and make sure I visit an historic town, castle or home when I am there.

Egypt- Egypt and Israel are a whole different level of fascinating history.  Both very magical places in their own way.

Some of the destinations I have explored

AFRICA: Botswana/Namibia | Kenya | Serengeti | South Africa 
ASIA: Bali, Indonesia | China | Hong Kong | Israel | Japan | Korea | Malaysia/Borneo | Singapore | Thailand
AUSTRALIA: Adelaide, South Australia | Brisbane, Queensland | Gold Coast, Queensland | Melbourne, Victoria | Perth/Kimberleys, Western Australia | Sunshine Coast, Queensland | Sydney, New South Wales
MIDDLE EAST: Dubai, UAE | Doha, Qatar | Egypt/Jordan
NORTH AMERICA: Canada | Hawai'i | USA
SOUTH AMERICA: Argentina | Bolivia | Chile | Equador | Galapagos Islands | Peru
SOUTH PACIFIC: Fiji | Niue | New Caledonia | Rarotonga, Cook Islands | Samoa | Tahiti | Tonga | Vanuatu 
UK/EUROPE: Austria | Croatia | Czech Republic | Germany | Ireland | England | France | Italy | Greece | Netherlands | Scotland | Switzerland | Wales | Luxembourg 


Awards & qualifications

  • Cruise Line International Association
  • Tahiti Specialist
  • Fiji Specialist