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
Discover the Magic of Britain & Ireland – Exclusive August 2026 Departure
We’re thrilled to announce exclusive access for our clients to join Trafalgar’s Britain & Ireland Panorama Tour, departing 20 August 2026 — including the spectacular Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo. This is your chance to secure a seat on our most popular UK coach...
Nelson and Farewell Spit From $4,950 per person
Saturday 14 Feb 2026 - Thursday 19 Feb 2026 (6 Days) Experience the breathtaking natural beauty of Farewell Spit, a stunning 30-kilometre stretch of land only accessible by guided tour. Our journey begins in Nelson, where we visit the Nelson Classic Cars Museum before...
Chatham Islands Tour from $7695 per person
Saturday 24 Jan 2026 - Saturday 31 Jan 2026 (8 Days) A remote and breathtaking destination, rich in unique wildlife and fascinating history Chatham Island is New Zealand’s easternmost outpost, the first permanently inhabited place in the world to welcome the new day....
Alaska, Denali & Yukon Cruisetour 16 Night Fly, Stay, Cruise & Tour Package from $10,459pp
Alaska, Denali & Yukon Cruise tour 16 night Fly, Stay, Cruise & Tour Package from $10,459 per person share twinInside Stateroom (talk to your personal travel manager about other cabin options and pricing) Cruising with Holland America Line Exclusive...
Mediterranean Seasides & Ancient Cities 24-night Fly, Stay & Cruise Package From $10,999pp
Mediterranean Seasides & Ancient Cities 24-night Fly, Stay & Cruise Package From $10,999 per person share twinInside Stateroom - save up to $1800 per couple Cruising with Holland America Line Sale Period: until 4pm 17 Oct 25 - unless sold out priorBegin your...
Vancouver, Alaska & Waikiki 13 Night Fly, Stay & Cruise Package from $5799
Vancouver, Alaska & Waikiki 13 night Fly, Stay & Cruise Package From $5799 per person share twin Inside Stateroom - Talk to your personal travel manager about other cabin options Cruising with Holland America Line Sale Period: until 4pm 31 Oct 25 - unless sold...
Australia & Papua New Guinea Legendary Australia Circumnavigation 35 Night Cruise from $9259pp – LAST CABINS
Australia & Papua New Guinea Legendary Australia Circumnavigation 35 Night Cruise from $9259 per person share twin Inside Stateroom Flights are additional Cruising with Holland America Line ONBOARD CREDIT! Save up to $1900 per couple Sale Period: until 4pm 17 Oct...
Europe 2026 with Avalon – save up to $10,600 per couple off select cruises
Book select 2026 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruises and save $5,300 per person. Saving is dependent upon cruise and cabin availability and will be confirmed at time of reservation. Applicable cruise dates are shown below and can be viewed online at Avalon...
Spring is in the Air with Viking – Free Flights Offer
For a limited time, fly free up to the value of AU$5,000 per couple on Viking river voyages or your companion flies free up to the value of AU$2,500 per booking on ocean and expedition voyages. This off er is available for 2026-2028 voyages from now until 1 December...








