Pegasus Post: March 07, 2024

Thursday March 7 2024 7
HOUSE OF TRAVEL PRESTONS
NOW OPEN!!
Yes, that’s right a new House of Travel has opened in your area!!
Located on the corner of Prestons Road and Prestons Park Road you will find our new
shiny store.
Some of you will remember our old HOT Shirley office located at Homebase on
Marshland Road. We closed this store during the dark years of Covid and due to
a change of ownership at the Merivale store the Shirley owners – Nicky de Clifford and
Lisa Hutchison merged the two teams together.
However, we were always committed to coming back into the area when the time was
right. Travel has bounced back and the demand for our services has increased.
As more and more Kiwi’s are heading abroad the industry has struggled to keep up
which has caused prices to be higher than normal and availability stretched. However,
we are seeing more airlines coming back into the NZ market and an increase in tours
and cruises worldwide.
So, the time is right to start looking at your next holiday – we recommend booking as
far out as you can to ensure you get what you want. This is especially the case if you
are travelling during school holidays OR at other peak times such as Easter or
Christmas. We are excited to be back in the Marshland area of Christchurch and have
a new experienced team to help assist with your travel plans.
Currently the new store is open from Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm.
You can phone us on (03) 385 0220 or email prestons@hot.co.nz
Our Merivale store is still open. Myself and Lisa Hutchison will be working across both
stores and we recommend making an appointment to see us at your preferred location.
We look forward to seeing you in store soon.
Kind regards
Nicky de Clifford & Lisa Hutchison
Owner/Operators
House of Travel Prestons / House of Travel Merivale
Meet our team
5 Prestons
Park Drive
Marshland
Nicky de Clifford
Owner/Operator
Favourite 5 Destinations:
Morocco, Turkey, Italy, Fiji and
Vietnam
Something I always take away:
Jandals
Top tip/travel hack:
Take packing cells - so much
easier to find everything!
nickyd@hot.co.nz
Lisa Hutchison
Owner/Operator
Favourite 5 Destinations:
Japan, Scotland, Melbourne,
Cook Islands & Vancouver
Something I always take away:
A book (doesn’t need batteries)
Top tip/travel hack:
Take a cash passport & use their
APP to manage your money
abroad
lisahutchison@hot.co.nz
Jakilene Darling
International Travel Consultant
Favourite 5 Destinations:
Bali, South of France, Ireland,
Prague and Buenos Aires
Something I always take away:
Some local currency for tipping
& taxis on arrival
Top tip/travel hack:
Plan in advance and prebook to
avoid disappointment.
Jakilene.darling@hot.co.nz
Kali Abbott
International Travel Consultant
Favourite 5 Destinations:
Greece, Croatia, San Diego,
Edinburgh & Fiji
Something I always take away:
Portable Charger & a good book
Top tip/travel hack:
On day one of your holiday spend
time getting acquainted with your
local area (TIP: book a hop on, hop
off bus)
Kali.abbott@hot.co.nz
Rebecca Kelly
International Travel Consultant
Favourite 5 Destinations:
Cuba, Kauai (Hawaii), Paris, St Martin
(Caribbean) & Hvar (Croatia)
Something I always take away:
togs & sarong
Top tip/travel hack:
Use a cash passport or credit card
that is linked to your frequent flyer
program
Rebecca.kelly@hot.co.nz
Alannah Finn
Sales Support
Favourite 5 Destinations:
San Francisco, Eastern Canada,
Amsterdam, Fiji & Rarotonga
Something I always take away:
a long phone charging cable and a
good supply of zip lock bags
Top tip/travel hack:
Book morning excursions and activities.
This is especially great for avoiding
peak times and crowds, and as a bonus
you’ll beat the heat in hot destinations!
Alannah.finn@hot.co.nz
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