Mandy Finlayson from Emma Whiting Travel in Victoria’s Clifton Hill is tickled pink to be selected as the winner of our recent Karryon Luxury giveaway in collaboration with Globite.
Congratulations to Mandy who has won a dreamy prize pack from Globite, Australia’s oldest luggage brand creating quality travel essentials since 1911.
Mandy was all smiles this week at the Emma Whiting Travel office upon receiving her gift pack, valued at more than $400, which consisted of one Globite carry-on suitcase in whisper pink; a Stash ‘n Dash crossbody bag in peony pink; and a four-piece packing cube set, also in peony pink.
Entrants in the competition were asked to share what luxury meant to them.
We loved Mandy’s response which tapped into the essence of modern luxury travel and a true spirit of appreciation and wonder.
“Luxury travel is to me a feeling, an experience, and about the people you meet. To be able to see the world is a luxury and a privilege,” she said.
Upon notifying Mandy at Emma Whiting Travel of her win, she again expressed her gratitude at working in this industry and being able to travel. “We are so lucky we have the luxury to be able to travel and see our beautiful world,” she said.
We’d like to thank everyone who took the time to enter the competition; and the team at Globite for collaborating with us on this promotion.
What does luxury travel mean to you?
Entrants were asked to respond to the question of ‘what luxury travel means to you.’ The overall responses were insightful and inspiring, while others were fun and amusing.
Please read on for a selection of some of the responses we received, published anonymously, and received from travel agents, travel trade staff, and a small number from the general public.
- “Luxury is about the experience, not just the destination. Destination plays a part but the experiences create the memories.”
- “To me luxury travel is a state of supreme comfort and elegance, visiting amazing parts of the globe not overrun and overdone.”
- “It means everything to me. The planning, the conversation, the culture, food, scenery, joy it brings when I book clients travel or travel myself!”
- “Luxury travel is about experiencing the world in comfort, where every detail is thoughtfully crafted, allowing you to truly relax, indulge, and create unforgettable memories.”
- “Luxury travel means sharing amazing experiences with my clients as well as enjoying them myself. Memories are worth more than $$ in the bank!”
- “It is about unique, enriching, and tailored experiences that stay with you forever.”
- “Luxury travel means visiting destinations around the world in comfort and exclusivity. The personalised service and exclusive experiences are the highlights for me.”
- “I love to travel in luxury. It not only makes me feel on top of the world but gives me an insight on what to sell to my clients.”
- “Comfort and care, easy and classy, rest when you want and join when you dare!”
- “It is the three e’s – elevated, exceptional and effortless that make travel luxury.”
- “Luxury travel is attention to detail, unique experiences, a high quality experience, privacy and comfort. It’s a blessing, a privilege and reward for hard work.”
- “Luxury travel is the bartender knowing my favourite cocktail, the barista remembering my coffee order, and every detail tailored perfectly to my preferences.”
- “Being able to really relax and unwind when on a break, because working as a travel advisor, hell we so deserve it.😝”
- “Luxury allows me to feel special with no visible effort. It is smooth, comfortable and has a sense of being earned.”
- “Matching the right product to the right client and ensuring they have all their expected needs taken care of.”
- “It means anything is possible. Everything from A to Z is taken care of in style.”
- “It means the luxury of time, a feeling, a moment in life to make memories that you take and treasure forever….see the world, enjoy the luxury of travel.”
- “Luxury travel means style, perspective and understanding of quality all the way down to your luggage!”
- “Luxury means brining together a feeling or a vibe whilst at the same time ensuring comfort and elegance in a space that is welcoming, where one feels at ease with all the comforts of home.”
- “Luxury travel to me is, creating a moment that makes someone feel special – that wow factor.”
- “Unlimited minibar!”
- “Special touches. Like arriving to a hot or cool face washer and drink. Little surprises.”
- “I can live my dream of holidaying like a rockstar.”
- “Luxury travel is laying in a hotel bed as comfy as home, new flavours to taste and people with a smile to meet.”
- “Luxury travel means spoiling myself for the work I’ve put in and living life like it’s not guaranteed.”
- “The freedom to make your own travel choices.”
- “Luxury is not having to make my own bed!”
