Yes, it’s true, it’s now officially less than one month till the jolly man makes an appearance in your chimney! So if you’d like, dust off the Xmas decorations, pin up the stockings and start munching on those chocolate covered nuts and sultanas!
Today’s Journeys To Come radio show is all about inspiring you for the upcoming Xmas holidays and we have some fabulous guests to chat with, connect with them below…
Interview
Mate Herceg, Executive Chef at The Hydro Majestic
The Hydro Majestic is the iconic historical hotel stretching 1.1km along the escarpment edge of the spectacular World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, overlooking the picturesque Megalong Valley. Mate was named regional Chef of the Year at the 2016 Tourism Accommodation Australia (NSW) Awards and tells us why we should spend this Xmas in the beautiful Blue Mountains.
Website: hydromajestic.com.au
Phone: (02) 4782-6885
Facebook: facebook.com/HydroMajestic/
Instagram: @hydrobluemountains
Interview
Jane Lawson, Travel Writer and Author of Tokyo Style Guide
Ever dreamt of a Tokyo Christmas? Jane will convince you to book your tickets now! It really is the best time of the year to visit this gorgeous capital city…
Instagram: @janelawsonfood
Twitter: @janelawsonfood
Facebook: facebook.com/zenbutours
Email: janelawsonfood@bigpond.com.au
Book: Buy it here
Interview
Nat Kirby, Manager Merimbula Tourism Inc.
Merimbula has a fantastic climate, pristine beaches and abundant natural beauty and is an ideal location for your next family holiday. Nat Kirby tells us more about the jewel of the Sapphire Coast.
Website: merimbulatourism.com.au
Email: admin@merimbulatourism.com.au
Phone: 1800 150 457
Guest Traveller
Sophie Baker, PR Queen & Founder and director of Wanderlust Union
Chatting about the AMAZING Giraffe Manor, a luxury lodge and sanctuary for the endangered Rothchild giraffe in East Africa.
Sophie
Website: wanderlustunion.com.au
Email: hello@wanderlustunion.com.au
Instagram: @wanderlust_union
Twitter: @wanderlustunion
Giraffe Manor
Website: thesafaricollection.com/properties/giraffe-manor/
Email: info@thesafaricollection.com
Instagram: #giraffemanor
Facebook: facebook.com/GiraffeManor
Interview
Justin King, General Manager of Saffire Freycinet
Saffire Freycinet is a stunning eco-friendly, award winning hotel on Tasmania’s Freycinet Peninsula, 2.5 hours drive from Hobart.
It’s in beautiful isolation, only surrounded by luscious greenery, mountains and the sea. True bliss (and a great stocking-filler!)
Website: saffire-freycinet.com.au
Email: stay@saffire-freycinet.com.au
Phone: 03 6256 7888
Facebook: facebook.com/SaffireTasmania
Instagram: @saffirefreycinet
Coming up on Getaway
Tune into Channel 9 @ 730pm AEDT on Thursdays to see more of Catriona’s travels…
Next week, Catriona heads to Portugal and she did it on a luxury 10-night Scenic cruise along the Douro River.
Catriona’s Favourite Things (stocking filler alert!)
Bondi Wash
This is a wonderful Aussie brand, that subtly fills your home with the scents of the Australian Bush and it’s what Catriona will be sending to homesick friends overseas.
Website: bondiwash.com.au
Email: hello@bondiwash.com.au
Phone: (02) 9365 5609
Facebook: facebook.com/bondiwash
Instagram: @bondiwash
Interview
Livinia Nixon, Channel Nine Presenter
We chat with Livinia about the wonderful Christmas markets of Germany.
Website: livinianixon.com.au
Instagram: @lnixon9
Twitter: twitter.com/LNixon9
Facebook: facebook.com/LNixon9
Journeys To Come Radio
Tune into 2UE Talking Lifestyle every Saturday 2-4pm to chat with Catriona about all things travel!
Listen to 2UE in Sydney or stream the show live at talkinglifestyle.com.au if you’re located around the rest of Aust or abroad.
Call 13 12 83.
