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Debra-Lee Showler

Lovely to meet you

Being a friendly and bubbly person, I appreciate spending time with my clients building their dream holidays, listening and paying attention to their needs to create special memories. Let me help you discover the world the way that you would like to.

I feel so fortunate to be a part of this wonderful travel industry that I am so enthusiastic about and find that my passion to help others shows when working in my happy place.

I have travelled through Europe with Contiki in my early 20's which was such a wonderful way to get a taste for the European culture and food, opening my mind to Europe's uniqueness. In 2023 I travelled to London to watch an All Blacks game at Twickenham Stadium which was absolutely fantastic, then completed a Trafalgar tour of England and Scotland. I was so blown away by the historic palaces and magnificent landmarks as well as iconic attractions.

Recently I was in Central Europe and embarked on a Scenic River cruise from Budapest through Vienna and Bratislava on the Danube. Cruising through the European waterways being inspired by the picture-postcard villages and castles. It was like being in a dream. If you have ever thought of doing a European River cruise, I highly recommend it. Come see me to have a chat about this incredible way of travelling as well as giving you some tips and insights before you go.

Selling river and ocean cruises is a passion of mine. It is such an easy way to travel. Unpacking once, having food included as well as entertainment. Why would you not love to travel like this.

I love Asia and the wonderful people, culture and food you experience in these destinations. I have been to Bali, travelled through Cambodia and the South to North of Vietnam, as well as parts of Eastern Canada and New York. I cruised Alaska which I absolutely loved and have had many trips to different parts of Australia, South Pacific, Asia and South Africa.

My favourite country would have to be Cambodia, where I thoroughly enjoyed meeting the locals, travelling this beautiful country, and experiencing the local food. Waking up at 5am to have a cup of tea whilst watching the sun rising over Angkor Wat as the local monks walked past. It was a magical moment and one that will be engraved in my mind forever.

I can’t wait to meet with you to discuss your individual travel enquiries.

Debra-Lee

Creating better holidays 

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

  • Coach Touring
  • Small Ship Cruising
  • Expedition Cruising
  • Ocean Cruising
  • River Cruising
  • Couples Travel
  • Family Travel
  • Luxury Travel

Some of the destinations I have explored

AFRICA: Botswana | South Africa | Zimbabwe
ASIA: Bali, Indonesia | Malaysia/Borneo | Vietnam/Cambodia
AUSTRALIA: Adelaide, South Australia | Brisbane, Queensland | Gold Coast, Queensland  | Sydney, New South Wales
MIDDLE EAST: Dubai, UAE
NORTH AMERICA: Alaska | Canada 
SOUTH PACIFIC: Fiji | New Caledonia | Vanuatu
UK/EUROPE: Austria | Germany | Hungary | England | France | Netherlands | Scotland | Switzerland | Wales

What my customers have to say

  • Fantastic information, easy to deal with, very helpful. Debra was great over the phone, and made an effort to meet me in person outside of the office.
    Sally
  • Debra was awesome to deal with very patient and listened to our request. We left as a friend I believe. I gave her a hug because I was so grateful. We also went to house of travel as it has been owned by a local man for over 30 years and he deserves to be supported as he has managed to survive tough times because of his experience and staff.
    Anne
  • Debra was Super efficient. Nothing was a hassle. As soon as I told her what we were wanting she had it sorted in no time at all.
    Pauline

Awards & qualifications

  • New Zealand Certificate in Tourism Level 3
  • New Zealand Certificate in Travel Level 4
  • Cruise Line International Association
  • Fiji Specialist