
Diane de Jong
021 073 1544
diane@lovetotravel.co.nz
Based in - Orewa, Auckland
About Me
Love to travel? So do I and if I’m not travelling myself, I love to plan and book great travel experiences for my clients. It’s my job as your Personal Travel Manager to make the whole experience easy for you because I’ll take care of all the details so all you need to do is relax and enjoy yourself!
My love for travel started when I was a child. My grandparents were great travellers and I loved taking them to the airport before their adventure began, getting a postcard from them while they were away and then when they returned home, hearing their tales about the places they saw and the people they met.
I feel lucky to have a career in the travel industry and proudly work in association with Travel Advocates having previously worked for House of Travel for more than 15 years.
Services
Bespoke tailor-made itineraries
Escorted holidays from New Zealand
River cruising
Ocean cruising
Small ship expeditions
Luxury travel
Special Occasion/Celebration travel
Walking & Cycling holidays
OE travel
Special interest/sports travel (e.g. F1, Bathurst, V8s, sporting events, shows etc)
Europe Point to Point Rail tickets
Eurail Passes
Train travel (e.g. Ghan, Rocky Mountaineer, Glacier Express, Eurostar etc)
Small group tours
Coach tours
Women only tours
Family holidays
Couple escapes
Travel Insurance
Car rental
Flights – worldwide
Accommodation (including villa rental, hotels, apartments etc)
Recommended Destinations
It’s hard to choose favourite places but here are a few that come to mind:
Hawaii
Morocco
Dubai
Nice and the Cote d’Azur
Sicily
Australia
Netherlands
Special Interests
River cruising – a favourite way to travel in relaxed luxury
Italy and France – two of my favourite countries – I love them both
Rail travel – so easy to travel by train in Europe
Sporting events – F1 Melbourne being top of the list
Walking and Cycling – usually one or both are somewhere in my own personal travel itineraries
Places I Have Traveled
New Zealand
Australia
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cook Islands
Croatia
Czech Republic
Fiji
France
Tahiti
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Malaysia
Mexico
Monaco
Morocco
Netherlands
Portugal
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Switzerland
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Vatican City
Hawaii
My Special Offers
Europe Earlybirds with Intrepid SAVE up to 15% off Selected Trips
Real and remarkable small group tours of Europe save up to 15% on selected trips (including Morocco & Turkey) when booking by 25 September 2025 for departures 15 Jan 26 to 31 Aug 2027 Intrepid is all about sharing the joy of travel. For over 35 years, they've led...
Earlybird Sale with Albatross Tours SAVE $350 per person
Discover a better way to explore EuropeIf you are after small groups, longer stays Albatross offers a unique and innovative range of escorted touring holidays designed especially for people like you, who want to see more and truly enjoy their European holiday. With...
Britain, Ireland & Scotland Tours SAVE an additional 5% on selected tours
Trafalgar Tours, Insight Vacations & Costsaver Tours offer great options for all budgets. We can offer an additional %5 off selected tours of Britain, Ireland and Scotland Book between now and 22 September for departures 01 January to 31 August 2026 Additional 5%...
Earlybird savings up to $1000 per person on selected tours with Wendy Wu
Don’t wing it when planning your next adventure! The early bird catches the best deals on every 2026 and 2027 departure across all destinations. From Japan’s cherry blossoms to India’s golden temples, China’s ancient wonders to Southeast Asia’s tropical beauty –...
Save 20% per person with Explore Europe in 2026
If you are planning your next adventure to Europe, Turkey or Georgia then it's great time to look at Explore, a small group tour company you can trust. 98% of customers say thewy would re-book with Explore! If you book a European, Turkey or Georgia tour before 25...
G Adventure Discounts on Select UK Europe Tour in 2026
As the leader in small group travel for 30 years, we know how to do it right: flexible itineraries, freedom to roam, safety, peace of mind, and locally based guides.15% blanket offer on UK & Europe trips booked prior to 30 September 2025 for departures prior to 31...
Our Global Sale is On – For a limited Time Only
Our Global Sale is On – For a Limited Time Only! Still thinking of travelling in 2025? Now’s the time to book! For a limited time, enjoy incredible savings across multiple airlines in our Global Sale. From Asia to the Pacific, these deals won’t last long – once...
Australia & Pacific Islands 5 Day Sale
For 5 days only, discover incredible fares with Air New Zealand to some of the most popular spots in Australia and the Pacific Islands. Whether it’s the vibrant cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide, the sunshine of Queensland, or the tropical beauty of...
Celebrity Edge 13 Night South Pacific Departing Auckland 5 March 2026
The hugely popular Celebrity Edge is back in town in 2026 and we have cabins available for the Auckland departure on the 5th of March 2026. This 13 night South Pacific Cruise with ports of call in the Bay of Islands, Suva, Lautoka & Apia before returning to...