Australia and New Zealand Specialist
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Brian Ashby
Frederick, MD Travel Agent· 13 Years of Experience
Ashby Tours and Adventures, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(13)
100% Recommended
Brian was extremely helpful in planning our vacation and got us an incredible deal. We loved every second of our trip to Jamaica. Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Australia & New Zealand, AfricaInterests:
Family Vacations, Honeymoons, Luxury, Escorted Tours, Beach VacationsSuppliers:
Backroads, G Adventures, Tauck, GlobusAbout Me
Queenstown, NZ. 100% Pure New Zealand Specialist
Australia and New Zealand are often listed by Americans as their top bucket list destination. Unfortunately, despite being one of the most requested destinations it remains unchecked on the majority of travelers bucket lists. Why is that? I think many travelers feel that a trip down under is just too much to tackle.
This is something I totally understand and also where I come in!
Despite being nearly the size of the United States, I can help you make the most of your trip to Australia and New Zealand. By using my expertise and connections you will be able to save a significant amount of time in your planning and also gain access to incredible itineraries you may have never even known were possible.
In 2023 I attended the G'Day Australia travel conference where I was able to meet with over 140 Australian travel suppliers. Let me put their knowledge to work for you to make sure your trip is as incredible as you have always dreamed!
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Australia & New Zealand, AfricaInterests:
Family Vacations, Honeymoons, Luxury, Escorted Tours, Beach VacationsSuppliers:
Backroads, G Adventures, Tauck, GlobusREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
13 reviews
100% Recommended
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Jamaica trip
Reviewed By Ashley - Alexandria, VA | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Brian was extremely helpful in planning our vacation and got us an incredible deal. We loved every second of our trip to Jamaica.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Australia and New Zealand Family Vacation
Reviewed By David - Mclean, VA | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
We wanted to send you a belated thank you for arranging our family trip to Australia and New Zealand last month. All your planning and arrangements were well thought out. Everything went smoothly, from the flights to the hotels to the tours. We appreciated the transportation at the airports, the hotels were all great and well situated, with QT in Queenstown our favorite, and the tours were fun and very much worth the time. More importantly, your time and flexibility in communicating with us during the planning and booking stages were most appreciated. We would certainly recommend you for future trips!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Son's Honeymoon
Reviewed By Son's Honeymoon to Sandals St Lucia - Mt Pleasant SC | Traveled to St. Lucia Island | St. Lucia | Caribbean
Brian Ashby and his agency were simply outstanding in helping me and my son plan his honeymoon to St Lucia. Originally we were sent three recommended locations (Cancun, Antigua, and ST Lucia). After input and advice from Brian, we chose ST Lucia. Brian put together pricing options, an itinerary, air travel, a list of excursions on St Lucia. Brian was prompt and professional in addressing our questions and several changes we requested. A HUGE help. Great experience working with the Ashby Agency.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Incredible European Honeymoon
Reviewed By Alex - Naples, FL | Traveled to Europe
Brian was incredibly helpful in planning the travel logistics for my honeymoon trip with my wife to Europe. It was our first time to Europe so we had a ton of questions and Brian took the time to answer them all and made sure that we knew what to expect and how to get around once we got over there. He even gave us recommendations of things to do that fit our interests perfectly!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome trip to Cancun
Reviewed By Nanita - Frederick, MD | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Brian has been our travel agent for the past few years and we have been so happy we found him. He helped us plan our first trip to Europe and suggested the options that best fit our family. He has extensive knowledge of the best places to visit and also works with your budget. We recently asked him to help us find the best place to vacation in Cancun and what he recommended exceeded our expectations. We are already thinking about our next trip and will definitely contact him to get that set up for us. Also, if you have questions or need to make changes, you are able to contact him easily and get a timely response.
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Certifications & Awards
Aussie Specialist- Aus Tourism Board
100% Pure New Zealand Specialist-Gold (top level)
My Places
When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.