Shelley Rich

Manager

House of Travel Mount Maunganui

Lovely to meet you

I have been a part of the travel industry for over 30 years and still love it!

I love to travel and I often joke with my clients that I live vicariously through them.

Planning the perfect holiday for my clients fills me with joy. I take pride in what I do and love sharing my passion of travel.

Many of my clients have become life long friends.

Shelley

My favourite holiday memories

Danube River

River Cruising is such an amazing holiday. Nothing better than waking up each morning in a new small town along the Danube and going for an early morning walk to explore before everyone starts their day. Such a beautiful part of Europe with so much to offer, see and do!
Cruising

Cruising is such a fantastic way of seeing destinations. I have been lucky enough to enjoy a few difference cruise lines but this one was pretty special. I was just a short hop from Southampton to Normandy for a weekend as part of her naming celebration. Whilst in Normandy I got to go to Bayeux and visit the war grave of my great Uncle, something I will never forget.
Vietnam

When you think of Vietnam you think of Hoi An. This is an amazing preserved Ancient Village on the River and a MUST when visiting Vietnam.
Paris

Experiencing Paris at night is indeed magical, with its illuminated landmarks and romantic ambiance. Adding to that charm by exploring the city in a classic car was a real highlight for my husband and I.
Victoria Falls

Experiencing the power of a waterfall like Victoria Falls is inspiring, as its sheer force and volume of water exceeded my expectations. It was so cool how the mist generated perfect rainbows to form, which adds an extra layer of magic to the experience.
Hwange National Park

Witnessing a lion after a kill evoked a range of emotions, from apprehension to fascination. It's sure is a reminder of the rawness and reality of nature's laws and not to underestimate this. I was pleased to be sitting comfortably and safe in my Safari Vehicle.

Creating better holidays

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

Hiking Walking
Skiing
Adventure
Coach Touring
Small Ship Cruising
Expedition Cruising
Ocean Cruising
River Cruising
Couples Travel
Family Travel
Group Travel
Luxury Travel
Road Trips
Safaris
Train Journeys

My travel passions

River Cruising - Is an amazing way to experience a region, allowing you to travel with a small number of like minded travelers, explore a new destination each day and learn from experts about historical landmarks and events. Its relaxing and easy giving you a deeper appreciation for the history, art, music, & cuisine you're experiencing.

Ocean Cruising - Whether it just a little 3 night taster cruise or a Round the World experience, cruising has so much to offer everyone. The main thing to consider when looking at a cruise is - The itinerary, the size of the ship, the facilities on board, the market the brand caters to and the value it offers. I've had the opportunity to do a number of cruises and to see mostly all the cruise lines that come into the Tauranga Port, so I have a vast understanding of each cruise line and the experience to match the right cruise with the right customers.

Europe - I have been to Europe a number of times and whilst there is still much more there on my bucket list for me to visit, I love talking Europe & discovering what it has to offer. I really enjoy creating bespoke holidays what not only tick off some of the major cities but also give you the option of finding little gems that create the most memorable experiences.

Africa – One of my most memorable trips and I can’t wait to go back! Africa has so much to offer travelers, its a destination that for most people is a once in a life time experience so it needs to be perfect. Over the years I have worked a number of operators and supplies and have hand picked a few of my favorites that offer my clients different experiences for different budgets. It really is the most amazing place which I can’t recommend enough!

Some of the destinations I have explored

What my customers have to say

House of Travel Mount [Shelley Rich] was just incredible, going above and beyond organising my trip to Europe including eight flights. Unfortunately just before leaving NZ went into lockdown and everything was cancelled. Shelley's support was just outstanding. She organised a refund for all my booked flights, she kept me constantly updated with the latest travel news, it was absolutely AMAZING. I just can't recommend her and her team, highly enough. I'll be back once I'm able to go to Europe again, thanks heaps Shelley, your very happy customer :)

Steffi
Shelley and the team have been looking after me and my travel arrangements for some time now, both personal travel and business. I have nothing but good things to say about the house of travel team at Mt Maunganui, in my case they have been miracle workers ! In the new world of be clever and do it yourself on line, I say, be smart and get Shelley and the team to do it for you ! !

Andrew
We recently went on a trip to Queenstown and booked through house of travel mount Maunganui. We worked with Tanya and Shelly and both ladies were amazing!! We were meant to fly from Auckland but due to level 4 conditions for Auckland we had to change this last minute and they worked so hard for us to find the best flights at the best rate! We were so happy with the outcome and would 100% work with them again in the future for any upcoming trips!! Highly recommend :)

Georgia
Shelley from House of Travel was great to go through, and made my trip completely stress free! Shelley had organised multiple overseas flights for me and managed to secure a spot in MIQ without any hassle. Super lovely and always there if you have any questions or concerns. Highly recommend going through House of Travel Mt Maunganui!

Sarah
Shelley was very understanding when we had to re-plan my trip due to it being over budget and she truly made me feel like she had my best interests throughout my whole process to ensure I got the most out of my trip. I would highly recommend Shelley.

Jazmin

My travel stories

Postcard from Africa

Shelley Rich

Africa is a truly enriching experience, with my safari experiences leaving an every lasting impression on me, I can’t wait to go back!

My Trafalgar Tour

Shelley Rich

I was lucky enough to experience European Tour with Trafalgar Tours. Our itinerary started in Geneva and finished in Barcelona. Taking in some of the gems in Provence and Northern Spain.

Postcard from India

Shelley Rich

Walking through the doors of the Taj Mahal was one of those moments I won't forget.

Avalon River Cruise Basel to Amsterdam

Shelley Rich

My Avalon River Cruise experience was incredible and truly exceeded my expectations.

Cruising on the Danube on Viking

Shelley Rich

Cruising the Danube on Viking during Christmas time is absolutely enchanting! The combination of exploring the Christmas Markets while enjoying the scenic river views is magical . The aromas of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts definitely adds to the festive charm, especially for us Kiwis from the Southern Hemisphere where we dream of a white Christmas.

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Shelley Rich

Shelley Rich

Lovely to meet you

My favourite holiday memories

Creating better holidays

My travel passions

Some of the destinations I have explored

What my customers have to say

My travel stories

Postcard from Africa

My Trafalgar Tour

Postcard from India

Avalon River Cruise Basel to Amsterdam

Cruising on the Danube on Viking

Awards & qualifications