Dear Karen and Wendy, It has been two weeks, but I think I’m finally recovering from jet lag! I want to thank you both for the arrangements you made for Faith and I for our February trip to NZ. Our stay in Pohara was just what we needed to start the trip. Steve at Ratanui […]
Thank you from Marlies and Helmut Kraemer
Hi Karen, The “Down-Under Travelers” of 2012 have now enjoyed a second trip with Australia 2000 Travel – this time to New Zealand! How can we really thank you for putting together another amazing journey for the Kraemers? The answer became apparent these past few weeks. We spent 5 incredible weeks in New Zealand (February […]
Thank you from The Robinet Family
Dear Karen, We can’t thank you enough for putting together such a wonderful itinerary for us. Our trip to Australia and New Zealand was the trip of a lifetime and one that none of us will forget. From Green Island to Ayers Rock to Sydney to Queenstown, we have memories of the most beautiful places […]
Should Technology Take the Place of Personal Service and Interaction?
As technology is taking over practically everything it touches perhaps it’s time to get back to basics, human contact and interaction. This NY Times article touches on the both sides of the issue. Some hotels have begun to expand the definition of concierge to mean more than just a knowledgeable employee. It now can also […]
Down Under Adventures Begin Atop Birmingham
Published: Monday, August 16, 2010 by The Oakland Press Karen Hardy-Hodgson — a corporate wife armed with a green card and a passion for her homeland — has developed a thriving international boutique cottage travel business. When she isn’t jumping out of planes, the Sydney native and Australia 2000 Travel founder can be found going […]
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