House of Travel Blenheim

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+64 3-578-0280 blenheim@hot.co.nz

Cnr Queen & Charles Streets

Blenheim

Nelson / Marlborough

7201

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Monday

9:30am - 4:00pm

Tuesday

9:30am - 4:00pm

Wednesday

9:30am - 4:00pm

Thursday

9:30am - 4:00pm

Friday

9:30am - 4:00pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Welcome to House of Travel Blenheim

We don't know what we don't know… Since 1987 we've been adapting in a fast changing world of travel and here we are now finding our role to be more important to our customers than ever.

They have found the old adage of ‘we don't know what we don't know’ hits the nail right on the head, because there are still many traps in the world of travel awaiting the unwary.

Often small things like the hotel that looks so beautiful on a web site being a kilometer from the beach or your week away in a romantic resort clashing with local school holidays.

It’s our experience that makes the difference and ensures your holiday is as good as it could possibly be. And when you are away we go with you.

Whether it be unforeseen illness or dealing with one of those sudden event the world sometimes throws at us we will be with you and ease the dislocation of a sudden change of plan.

We are not anonymous but are real people who work hard to build customer relationships and to contribute to our community. Read on and find out what makes us tick and how we can add real value to your travel plans. “no need for a watch in the Cook Islands - time stands still!“ -

Trudy Geddes

Owner Operator

🎄Our Christmas Hours:

22nd December: 9.30am - 4pm
23rd December - 2nd January: CLOSED
3rd January onwards: Back to normal business hours

Meet the team

Trudy Geddes

Owner Operator

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"Once a year go someplace you have never been before" - Dalai Lama

April Tennant

Travel Consultant

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Donna Honeybone

Processor

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Ella Kernick Harvey

Sales Support

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Leonie Paul

Senior Consultant

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With many years at House of Travel, I have a real passion for travelling and exploring the world. I look forward to working with you and creating your next adventure.

Vicki Mcleod

International Travel Consultant

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I have been a travel consultant for over 20 years and I have experience in both corporate and leisure travel. I have great passion for travel and empathy for travellers.

What our customers have to say

I have just booked my very first solo Contiki tour trip with Vicki at house of travel, she is absolutely amazing, so friendly and helpful and sorted all the payment plans and bookings straight away. Great customer service and lots of knowledge highly recommend her and the rest of the team.

Lishi
Great staff, very helpful in these uncertain times when things get canceled ect.

Sarah
Wonderful staff. The team helped me to plan my travel and assist me to troubleshoot travel related queries. The online booking charges and house of travel charges are almost same.

Chetan
Exceptional service. Vicki is so helpful and friendly and understands my requirements.
Always a pleasure, we wouldn’t go anywhere else. Trudy and the team are always very friendly and knowledgeable. They go the extra mile to ensure we have a great holiday experience. They are genuinely interested in our enjoyment. Good job Trudy

News and events

FLIGHTS TO USA FROM AS LOW AS $999

Dreaming of classic American road trips through the canyons of Los Angeles? Well, we are bringing back 2019 USA airfare prices with a new direct route to LA from $999pp return plus more great USA airfares and deals on sale, allowing Kiwis to fulfil their American dreams without breaking the bank.
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BOEING 787 LANDS IN ANTARCTICA

The world's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner successfully skated on the 3000 metre ice runway in Troll, Antarctica. This ice-breaking moment carried 45 scientist and researchers from the Norwegian Polar Institute. The runway only operates between October and March, just before it sees it's last day of daylight for nearly 6 months. Despite this incredible feat, commercial flights show no indication of being in the talks.
ROLLER-COASTERS OR WATERSLIDES? WHY NOT BOTH?

Norwegian Cruise Line is introducing a brand new, innovative hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide. The idea to be a worlds 'first oi the new Norwegian Aqua, aiming to set sail in 2025, the experience also includes a three-level go-kart track to make sure it fits into multiple tick-lists for their cruisers.
ENGINE ISSUES CAUSE 2 YEAR DELAYS FOR AIR NEW ZEALAND

In July this year, engine manufacturer Pratt and Whitney announced that 700 planes across the globe need to be inspected. Air New Zealand has 17 Airbus A320 and A321 NEO's which fly to Australia, Pacific Islands and other domestic routes need to be inspected. Chief executive Greg Foran said most customers are still likely to fly on the same day however, some international flights will move a day either side of their original booking date. A refund will be available to the 150,000 affected passengers if their changed service doesn't suit there itineraries. This will see the pause to direct flights from Auckland to Hobart and Seoul from April 2024.
P&O TO INTRODUCE STARLINK CONNECTIONS

From snapping your friends or uploading your cruise experiences on Instagram and Facebook, internet connection is a necessity. As more and more people choose to cruise around the world, demand for faster Wi-Fi is a must. P&O have a solution. P&O are introducing Starlink across all fleets, with Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter already offering the improved internet. Pacific Explorer is expected to to feature this later in the month. Starlink, the satellite internet project by SpaceX. Deploying a constellation of satellites to provide high-speed internet globally, especially in remote and underserved areas like the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
EXCITING INNOVATIONS TO THE WAY WE TRAVEL

With the world reopening and travel is becoming more attractive than ever. Innovations are set in place to make the travelling experience so much better. Imagine not having to talk to anyone, show your passport to anyone, just a streamlined experience. Facial recognition systems, AI integration, robotic logistics, all to create a smooth and streamlined experience. We are also seeing hints of potential supersonic travel being re-introduced since Concorde's failure in the early 2000s. These exciting innovations are a matter of when, rather than if. Changi International Airport is taking these innovations and aiming to implement them in early 2024. Can we see the same for Auckland Airport? Definitely.
DELTA TOUCHES DOWN IN AUCKLAND FOR THE FIRST TIME

Delta Airlines, one of the biggest American airline brands touches down for the first time in history in Auckland on the 30th October as the airlines introduced a new direct flight from Los Angeles to Auckland. The service will be all-year round with daily flights during summer, then reduing to a 3 flights per week schedule during the winter period (April to October) Delta will be using one of their Airbus A350-900, seating 339 passengers on the 13-hour journey across the pacific ocean.
QANTAS ALLOWS "NEIGHBOUR FREE" UPGRADE FROM NEW ZEALAND

The Australian airline is now trialing a new feature which allows passengers flying on trans-Tasman flights alongside flights to the US and Singapore to purchase an empty seat next to them. The trial period is undisclosed, however, following an evaluation of the trial, more international routes may see this option become available. The way it works: Passenger's on eligible flights will receive a notification 2 days before departure offering this upgrade to "reserve" the seat next to them. As it's not guaranteed, if the seat is sold after "reserving," the passenger is refunded.
SINGAPORE'S NEWLY RENOVATED CYCLE PATH

Planning a trip to Singapore? The newly renovated cycle path is a must-see. It's called the Singapore-Kranji railway and now you can enjoy a bike ride through Singapore on one of the countries most historic features which debuted 120 years ago. The final train journey operated in 2011 and it was then closed until it was revitalised into a bike path for locals and tourists to soak up the unique history of Singapore. The route passes through Singapore's beautiful wildlife to the urban infrastructure.

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