Meet Chris Elston
Travel Advisor at Envoyage NZ in Te Anau, New Zealand
About Me
I started my fabulous career as a travel consultant with Flight Centre in 1992 and my passion for my job is as strong now as it was then.
Over the year's I've gained invaluable experience across a wide range of travel services, ensuring you can journey in the style you enjoy, at the best value, travelling to inspiring destinations, enjoying experiences that last a lifetime, opening your mind to the wonders of the world we share.
I'm committed to providing my valued clients with professional, confidential and friendly advice, offering you exceptional service by aiming to exceed your expectations, going that extra mile and creating wonderfully exciting journeys for you, some of which you maybe never thought existed!
Travel is in my DNA. My own love of travel and exploration has taken me to all seven Continents and over one hundred countries. I have gained extensive first-hand knowledge of many destinations, have great ideas to give you the best value for money and a wealth of experience to offer you. I am also an accredited cruise specialist with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), cruising many parts of the world aboard a variety of vessels.
Have you decided on your destination, or do you need inspiration? Whether it be a special family holiday, a romantic getaway, an active adventure off the beaten track or a relaxing river cruise, whatever your travel needs I am just a phone call or an email away.
Enjoy hassle-free holiday planning wherever you live with your own dedicated travel professional who listens and cares.
I very much look forward to hearing from you and sharing the joy of travel with you. Be it helping you to plan an adventure of a lifetime, however big or small, near or far, because every journey is to be savoured, every moment to be enjoyed.
I've travelled to... Australia, Antarctica, Arctic, Argentina, Austria, Aruba, Andorra, Brazil, Bolivia, Belize, Borneo, Brunei, Botswana, Bulgaria, Belgium, Cook Islands, Cambodia, China, Cuba, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, East Timor, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, France, Finland, Falkland Islands, Greece, Germany, Guatemala, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Hawaii, Honduras, Hungary, Italy, Iceland, India, Bali, Israel, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Jamaica, Latvia, Laos, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Myanmar, Malaysia, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, Mexico, Mongolia, Macau, Malta, Monaco, Nepal, New Caledonia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Peru, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Romania, Samoa, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Slovakia, Sweden, San Marino, South Korea, Thailand, Tahiti, Taiwan, Tonga, Tibet, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom (inc Channel Islands), United States of America, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vatican City, Virgin Islands, Zimbabwe
Over the year's I've gained invaluable experience across a wide range of travel services, ensuring you can journey in the style you enjoy, at the best value, travelling to inspiring destinations, enjoying experiences that last a lifetime, opening your mind to the wonders of the world we share.
I'm committed to providing my valued clients with professional, confidential and friendly advice, offering you exceptional service by aiming to exceed your expectations, going that extra mile and creating wonderfully exciting journeys for you, some of which you maybe never thought existed!
Travel is in my DNA. My own love of travel and exploration has taken me to all seven Continents and over one hundred countries. I have gained extensive first-hand knowledge of many destinations, have great ideas to give you the best value for money and a wealth of experience to offer you. I am also an accredited cruise specialist with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), cruising many parts of the world aboard a variety of vessels.
Have you decided on your destination, or do you need inspiration? Whether it be a special family holiday, a romantic getaway, an active adventure off the beaten track or a relaxing river cruise, whatever your travel needs I am just a phone call or an email away.
Enjoy hassle-free holiday planning wherever you live with your own dedicated travel professional who listens and cares.
I very much look forward to hearing from you and sharing the joy of travel with you. Be it helping you to plan an adventure of a lifetime, however big or small, near or far, because every journey is to be savoured, every moment to be enjoyed.
I've travelled to... Australia, Antarctica, Arctic, Argentina, Austria, Aruba, Andorra, Brazil, Bolivia, Belize, Borneo, Brunei, Botswana, Bulgaria, Belgium, Cook Islands, Cambodia, China, Cuba, Costa Rica, Colombia, Chile, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, East Timor, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, France, Finland, Falkland Islands, Greece, Germany, Guatemala, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Hawaii, Honduras, Hungary, Italy, Iceland, India, Bali, Israel, Ireland, Japan, Jordan, Jamaica, Latvia, Laos, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Myanmar, Malaysia, Madagascar, Mauritius, Morocco, Mexico, Mongolia, Macau, Malta, Monaco, Nepal, New Caledonia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Peru, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Romania, Samoa, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Slovakia, Sweden, San Marino, South Korea, Thailand, Tahiti, Taiwan, Tonga, Tibet, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom (inc Channel Islands), United States of America, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vatican City, Virgin Islands, Zimbabwe
Specialties
- Destinations
Arctic / Antarctic
South America
African Safaris
Worldwide Bespoke Itineraries
- Travel Style
European Touring
FIT- Leisure
Cruising
Premium/Luxury
Senior & Solo Travel
Client Testimonials
"Chris has proven to be a very thorough, knowledgeable and experienced travel agent even though we have only just started using her services in the last couple of years.
Usually I book our travel, but our plans to travel South America were going to be challenging but as soon as I initially talked to Chris, she knew exactly what we wanted, listened to our list of places to visit and we ended up experiencing a completely worry free, amazing 6 week holiday which I could never have organised myself.
Her experience is not just about destinations but understanding what people want by listening to them and then matching the 2 things together.
We have lots of travel plans and I know that when we are ready, Chris will be the one we call. She is just great to talk to and has an amazing knowledge of all things travel related."
Usually I book our travel, but our plans to travel South America were going to be challenging but as soon as I initially talked to Chris, she knew exactly what we wanted, listened to our list of places to visit and we ended up experiencing a completely worry free, amazing 6 week holiday which I could never have organised myself.
Her experience is not just about destinations but understanding what people want by listening to them and then matching the 2 things together.
We have lots of travel plans and I know that when we are ready, Chris will be the one we call. She is just great to talk to and has an amazing knowledge of all things travel related."
– Jane G
"Chris Elston has been my trusty Travel Expert arranging many Long-Haul journeys for me since 2012. Her ability to turn my travel plans into reality is unsurpassed. Even when given no notice she has managed to get me on a flight to the UK, I appreciated her compassion on that occasion. Chris is always friendly and cheerful and is an absolute pleasure to deal with. Her years in the industry and her own extensive travel means she is a Travel Expert in every sense."
– Charlote S
"We have had the pleasure of having Chris Elston as our travel agent for quite a number of years, organising travel all over the world for us.
We have always found Chris to be extremely helpful in gathering information from us and putting together tailor-made itineraries. Often, we haven’t been too organised with exactly what we want to do, and Chris has always come up with some suggestions that have worked well for us. Her extensive travelling experience has been very helpful with this.
Over the years she has got to know what type of activities and accommodation suits us hence we have no problem leaving her to come up with suggestions. She is very good at using the Flight Centre partners and suppliers in different countries to assist in putting together a package for us.
Chris is very careful to ensure we have all the information we need and understand it thoroughly before we depart. Also, checking up on us when we return.
There have been times when we have needed to send an SOS to Chris to alter our plans due to trips and flights being cancelled. She has gone above and beyond to ensure we have had the least possible disruption to our holidays.
We will continue to put our travel arrangements her way for as long as she continues to work in this field and have no hesitation in recommending her as a travel agent."
We have always found Chris to be extremely helpful in gathering information from us and putting together tailor-made itineraries. Often, we haven’t been too organised with exactly what we want to do, and Chris has always come up with some suggestions that have worked well for us. Her extensive travelling experience has been very helpful with this.
Over the years she has got to know what type of activities and accommodation suits us hence we have no problem leaving her to come up with suggestions. She is very good at using the Flight Centre partners and suppliers in different countries to assist in putting together a package for us.
Chris is very careful to ensure we have all the information we need and understand it thoroughly before we depart. Also, checking up on us when we return.
There have been times when we have needed to send an SOS to Chris to alter our plans due to trips and flights being cancelled. She has gone above and beyond to ensure we have had the least possible disruption to our holidays.
We will continue to put our travel arrangements her way for as long as she continues to work in this field and have no hesitation in recommending her as a travel agent."