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Kim Ormsby

Lovely to meet you

I have over 30 years of retail experience and love to turn my clients dreams into reality.

Whether it be your dream cruise to the Med or bucket list experience of doing an African Safari!

Travel is my passion.

Kim


My favourite holiday memories

  • Niagara Falls / New York / Philadelphia
    Niagara Falls / New York / Philadelphia

    Was fortunate enough go on a Cosmos Coach Tour in 2019 to New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Niagara Falls. One of my highlights was doing the Cruise at Niagara Falls, going right up under. Also other highlights were visiting Philadelphia, home of Rocky Balboa Statue, Liberty Bell, Washington DC - White House, Arlington Cemetery, The Capitol, Museums etc and finally amazing New York - such a vibe so much to see, take the free ferry to Staten Island and catch the view of the amazing Statue of Liberty, 911 memorial , Empire State Building, Top of The Rock, Times Square, catch a show and enjoy the many dining venues.

  • Niagara Falls / New York / Philadelphia
    Niagara Falls / New York / Philadelphia Kim Ormsby

    Was fortunate enough go on a Cosmos Coach Tour in 2019 to New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Niagara Falls. One of my highlights was doing the Cruise at Niagara Falls, going right up under. Also other highlights were visiting Philadelphia, home of Rocky Balboa Statue, Liberty Bell, Washington DC - White House, Arlington Cemetery, The Capitol, Museums etc and finally amazing New York - such a vibe so much to see, take the free ferry to Staten Island and catch the view of the amazing Statue of Liberty, 911 memorial , Empire State Building, Top of The Rock, Times Square, catch a show and enjoy the many dining venues.

  • Niagara Falls / New York / Philadelphia
    Niagara Falls / New York / Philadelphia Kim Ormsby

    Was fortunate enough go on a Cosmos Coach Tour in 2019 to New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Niagara Falls. One of my highlights was doing the Cruise at Niagara Falls, going right up under. Also other highlights were visiting Philadelphia, home of Rocky Balboa Statue, Liberty Bell, Washington DC - White House, Arlington Cemetery, The Capitol, Museums etc and finally amazing New York - such a vibe so much to see, take the free ferry to Staten Island and catch the view of the amazing Statue of Liberty, 911 memorial , Empire State Building, Top of The Rock, Times Square, catch a show and enjoy the many dining venues.

  • Niagara Falls / New York / Philadelphia
    Niagara Falls / New York / Philadelphia Kim Ormsby

    Was fortunate enough go on a Cosmos Coach Tour in 2019 to New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Niagara Falls. One of my highlights was doing the Cruise at Niagara Falls, going right up under. Also other highlights were visiting Philadelphia, home of Rocky Balboa Statue, Liberty Bell, Washington DC - White House, Arlington Cemetery, The Capitol, Museums etc and finally amazing New York - such a vibe so much to see, take the free ferry to Staten Island and catch the view of the amazing Statue of Liberty, 911 memorial , Empire State Building, Top of The Rock, Times Square, catch a show and enjoy the many dining venues.

  • Niagara Falls / New York / Philadelphia
    Niagara Falls / New York / Philadelphia Kim Ormsby

    Was fortunate enough go on a Cosmos Coach Tour in 2019 to New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Niagara Falls. One of my highlights was doing the Cruise at Niagara Falls, going right up under. Also other highlights were visiting Philadelphia, home of Rocky Balboa Statue, Liberty Bell, Washington DC - White House, Arlington Cemetery, The Capitol, Museums etc and finally amazing New York - such a vibe so much to see, take the free ferry to Staten Island and catch the view of the amazing Statue of Liberty, 911 memorial , Empire State Building, Top of The Rock, Times Square, catch a show and enjoy the many dining venues.

  • Niagara Falls / New York / Philadelphia
    Niagara Falls / New York / Philadelphia Kim Ormsby

    Was fortunate enough go on a Cosmos Coach Tour in 2019 to New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Niagara Falls. One of my highlights was doing the Cruise at Niagara Falls, going right up under. Also other highlights were visiting Philadelphia, home of Rocky Balboa Statue, Liberty Bell, Washington DC - White House, Arlington Cemetery, The Capitol, Museums etc and finally amazing New York - such a vibe so much to see, take the free ferry to Staten Island and catch the view of the amazing Statue of Liberty, 911 memorial , Empire State Building, Top of The Rock, Times Square, catch a show and enjoy the many dining venues.

  • Hawaii
    Hawaii Kim Ormsby

    Took a short trip to Hawaii in June 2023 with my oldest daughter. Lovely relaxing time away, lots to do and see. Pearl Harbour, Sunset Dinner Cruise, Outlet stores, and Shopping!!! We stayed right across from the beach and were very centrally located.

  • Hawaii
    Hawaii Kim Ormsby

    Took a short trip to Hawaii in June 2023 with my oldest daughter. Lovely relaxing time away, lots to do and see. Pearl Harbour, Sunset Dinner Cruise, Outlet stores, and Shopping!!! We stayed right across from the beach and were very centrally located

  • Hawaii
    Hawaii Kim Ormsby

    Took a short trip to Hawaii in June 2023 with my oldest daughter. Lovely relaxing time away ,lots to do and see. Pearl Harbour, Sunset Dinner Cruise, Outlet stores, and Shopping!!! We stayed right across from the beach and were very centrally located

  • Hawaii
    Hawaii Kim Ormsby

    Took a short trip to Hawaii in June 2023 with my oldest daughter. Lovely relaxing time away, lots to do and see. Pearl Harbour, Sunset Dinner Cruise, Outlet stores, and Shopping!!! We stayed right across from the beach and were very centrally located.

  • Galapagos Islands/Colombia/Chile/Ecuador
    Galapagos Islands/Colombia/Chile/Ecuador

    I experienced Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Colombia and Chile over 2 1/2 weeks back in 2012. Was one of the best experiences I have travelled to. Visited Quito, Cartegena, Bogota, Santiago, Guayaquil. Loved the culture and different experiences with the local people.

  • Galapagos Islands/Colombia/Chile/Ecuador
    Galapagos Islands/Colombia/Chile/Ecuador Kim Ormsby

    I experienced Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Colombia and Chile over 2 1/2 weeks back in 2012. Was one of the best experiences I have travelled to. Visited Quito, Cartegena, Bogota, Santiago, Guayaquil. Loved the culture and different experiences with the local people.

  • Galapagos Islands/Colombia/Chile/Ecuador
    Galapagos Islands/Colombia/Chile/Ecuador Kim Ormsby

    I experienced Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Colombia and Chile over 2 1/2 weeks back in 2012. Was one of the best experiences I have travelled to. Visited Quito, Cartegena, Bogota, Santiago, Guayaquil. Loved the culture and different experiences with the local people.

  • Galapagos Islands/Colombia/Chile/Ecuador
    Galapagos Islands/Colombia/Chile/Ecuador Kim Ormsby

    I experienced Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Colombia and Chile over 2 1/2 weeks back in 2012. Was one of the best experiences I have travelled to. Visited Quito, Cartegena, Bogota, Santiago, Guayaquil. Loved the culture and different experiences with the local people.

  • Galapagos Islands/Colombia/Chile/Ecuador
    Galapagos Islands/Colombia/Chile/Ecuador Kim Ormsby

    I experienced Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Colombia and Chile over 2 1/2 weeks back in 2012. Was one of the best experiences I have travelled to. Visited Quito, Cartegena, Bogota, Santiago, Guayaquil. Loved the culture and different experiences with the local people.

  • Africa
    Africa Kim Ormsby

    Africa truly takes your breath away, I have been to Africa twice, the first time in 2009 and then 2nd time in 2017. Lodge style accommodation on my first trip to South Africa visiting Capetown, Franshoek, Plettenburg Bay, Kwandwe Game Park, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, and then the 2nd time did an 8 Day Kiboko Camping Trip starting in Maun, finishing on the Kasane Border with Zimbabwe, we had 3 different camp sites , and then went across the Chobe River for 1 night staying at the Chobe River Villas, before heading across into Zimbabwe where we stayed at the Victoria Falls. Such an amazing trip.

  • Africa
    Africa Kim Ormsby

    Africa truly takes your breath away, I have been to Africa twice, the first time in 2009 and then 2nd time in 2017. Lodge style accommodation on my first trip to South Africa visiting Capetown, Franshoek, Plettenburg Bay, Kwandwe Game Park, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, and then the 2nd time did an 8 Day Kiboko Camping Trip starting in Maun, finishing on the Kasane Border with Zimbabwe, we had 3 different camp sites , and then went across the Chobe River for 1 night staying at the Chobe River Villas, before heading across into Zimbabwe where we stayed at the Victoria Falls. Such an amazing trip.

  • Africa
    Africa Kim Ormsby

    Africa truly takes your breath away, I have been to Africa twice, the first time in 2009 and then 2nd time in 2017. Lodge style accommodation on my first trip to South Africa visiting Capetown, Franshoek, Plettenburg Bay, Kwandwe Game Park, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, and then the 2nd time did an 8 Day Kiboko Camping Trip starting in Maun, finishing on the Kasane Border with Zimbabwe, we had 3 different camp sites , and then went across the Chobe River for 1 night staying at the Chobe River Villas, before heading across into Zimbabwe where we stayed at the Victoria Falls. Such an amazing trip.

  • Africa
    Africa Kim Ormsby

    Africa truly takes your breath away, I have been to Africa twice, the first time in 2009 and then 2nd time in 2017. Lodge style accommodation on my first trip to South Africa visiting Capetown, Franshoek, Plettenburg Bay, Kwandwe Game Park, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, and then the 2nd time did an 8 Day Kiboko Camping Trip starting in Maun, finishing on the Kasane Border with Zimbabwe, we had 3 different camp sites , and then went across the Chobe River for 1 night staying at the Chobe River Villas, before heading across into Zimbabwe where we stayed at the Victoria Falls. Such an amazing trip.

  • Africa
    Africa Kim Ormsby

    Africa truly takes your breath away, I have been to Africa twice, the first time in 2009 and then 2nd time in 2017. Lodge style accommodation on my first trip to South Africa visiting Capetown, Franshoek, Plettenburg Bay, Kwandwe Game Park, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, and then the 2nd time did an 8 Day Kiboko Camping Trip starting in Maun, finishing on the Kasane Border with Zimbabwe, we had 3 different camp sites , and then went across the Chobe River for 1 night staying at the Chobe River Villas, before heading across into Zimbabwe where we stayed at the Victoria Falls. Such an amazing trip.

  • Africa
    Africa Kim Ormsby

    Africa truly takes your breath away, I have been to Africa twice, the first time in 2009 and then 2nd time in 2017. Lodge style accommodation on my first trip to South Africa visiting Capetown, Franshoek, Plettenburg Bay, Kwandwe Game Park, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, and then the 2nd time did an 8 Day Kiboko Camping Trip starting in Maun, finishing on the Kasane Border with Zimbabwe, we had 3 different camp sites , and then went across the Chobe River for 1 night staying at the Chobe River Villas, before heading across into Zimbabwe where we stayed at the Victoria Falls. Such an amazing trip.

  • Kim Ormsby
    Cook Islands Kim Ormsby

    My go to holiday for wanting to relax, beautiful people and Aitutaki and Rarotonga are a pleasure to visit. From the crystal clear waters of Aitutaki, experience swimming with the turtles, Island Nights, the local markets, progressive dinners, party bus for young and old. Just a nice relaxing holiday.

  • Cook Islands
    Cook Islands Kim Ormsby

    My go to holiday for wanting to relax, beautiful people and Aitutaki and Rarotonga are a pleasure to visit. From the crystal clear waters of Aitutaki, experience swimming with the turtles, Island Nights, the local markets, progressive dinners, party bus for young and old. Just a nice relaxing holiday.

Some of the destinations I have explored

AFRICA: Botswana/Namibia | South Africa | Zimbabwe/Zambia/Mozambique
ASIA: Bali, Indonesia | China | Hong Kong | Singapore | Sri Lanka | Thailand | Vietnam/Cambodia/Laos 
AUSTRALIA: Brisbane, Queensland | Gold Coast, Queensland | Hobart, Tasmania | Melbourne, Victoria | Perth/Kimberleys, Western Australia | Sunshine Coast, Queensland | Sydney, New South Wales
NORTH AMERICA: Alaska | Canada | Hawai'i | Mexico | USA
SOUTH AMERICA: Chile | Equador | Galapagos Islands
SOUTH PACIFIC: Fiji | New Caledonia | Rarotonga, Cook Islands | Samoa | Tahiti | Tonga | Vanuatu 
UK/EUROPE: Austria | Germany | Hungary | England | France | Netherlands


Awards & qualifications

  • New Zealand Certificate in Tourism Level 3
  • New Zealand Certificate in Travel Level 4
  • Cruise Line International Association
  • Blue Lagoon Cruises Specialist
  • Tahiti Specialist
  • Aussie Specialist
  • Fiji Specialist
  • Outrigger Resort Specialist
  • Anaheim Specialist
  • Disney Specialist
  • Hawaii Specialist
  • New York Destination Expert Training
  • Rail Expert
  • USA Discovery Programme
  • New Caledonia Specialist
  • House of Travel Silver Sales award 2017
  • House of Travel Gold Sales award 2019
  • House of Travel Silver Sales Award 2018
  • House of Travel Gold Sales Award 2016
  • Las Vegas Specialist
  • Samoa Specialist
  • Princess Cruise Commodore Status
  • New Orleans Specialist
  • House of Travel Bronze Sales Award