Virtual Journey Travel Service

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Planning a trip to New Zealand and Australia can feel overwhelming – especially if it’s your first time. There’s so much to see and do, and you want to get it right because this is often a trip of a lifetime. Don’t worry – I’m here to help make it easier and more enjoyable!

Hello, I’m Michael Nees, the travel expert behind Virtual Journeys. Over the past 35 years I worked as a tour guide and travel designer for Guest New Zealand and Guest Australia. I offer a personalized one-on-one consultation service to guide you in crafting the perfect itinerary. I’ll share my insider local knowledge, answer all your questions, and help you shape an incredible trip plan. You’ll save hours of research, avoid costly mistakes, and gain the confidence to explore – all while you stay in control of your own bookings and budget.

1. Schedule a Call with Michael: Book a one-on-one planning call with me at a time that suits you (using my online calendar). I’ll start by getting to know you – your travel style, interests, and must-sees. This helps me understand your vision for the trip so I can provide the best possible advice tailored just for you.
    
2. 30-Minute Personalized Consultation: We’ll have a focused 30-minute session where I listen to your plans and travel dreams. I’ll share valuable insider tips and local insights about New Zealand and Australia, helping to answer your questions and kick-start your planning with confidence. By the end of the call, you’ll have clarity and expert guidance for the next steps of your journey.
    
3. Tailored Itinerary Outline & Advice: After our call, I’ll put together a custom travel itinerary outline just for you. This will include a suggested day-by-day route and my recommended accommodations, tours, and activities. Every recommendation is hand-picked from trusted services I’ve used over the years with other travelers. You’ll essentially have a blueprint for your trip – designed around what you want – so you can travel knowing each stop has Michael’s “seal of approval.”
    
4. You Book Your Trip (with Guidance): With your personalized itinerary in hand, you’ll handle your own reservations for flights, stays, and activities – but I make it easy. I’ll provide direct links to the hotels, tours, and services we discussed. You can book everything at your own pace, on your own terms. This way, you remain in full control of your travel plans – choosing your preferred dates, making adjustments as needed, and organizing details however you like (whether that’s via a travel app or a trusty spreadsheet!).
    
5. Invest in Your Adventure – Support at No Extra Cost: The consultation service is a one-time US$99 investment in your dream trip. There are no hidden fees – just this single fee for our planning session and follow-up. And when you book through the recommended affiliate links I provide, it won’t cost you a cent extra, but it helps support my travel channel. (I may earn a small commission from those bookings, which helps me continue sharing insider tips with travelers like you, at no additional cost to you.) It’s a win-win: you get an amazing trip planned right, and you help keep Virtual Journeys running for future adventurers.