Dunedin School Group Visit To Turkey
September 2015

In September I had the pleasure of travelling once again to Turkey - this time leading a High School College group of 34. Our itinerary included Istanbul, Canakkale and Gallipoli - finishing in Kusadasi. Whilst I have travelled through Turkey previously it was a delight to see it again through the fresh eyes of teenagers - their amazement at what they were seeing, experiencing, interaction with the local guides and local people and of course the Turkish food. It confirmed for me that this was a very special place and should be included or at least considered whenever anyone travels to Europe. This itinerary offered the best possible experience, best value, and safety - vital for a school group.

Gallipoli 100th Commemorations
Anzac Tour Escorts: Roy Ferguson & Neil Rawlins // Mike Yardley & Colleen Doyle
April 2015

With our bags finally unpacked its time to pass on our gratitude for the most fantastic and memorable trip. The whole Kiwi package was professional to the core. Innovative has great established contacts in Turkey to support the tour, and Robyn Galloway was superb in ensuring everything ran smoothly. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending or joining another Innovative tour in future.

Monte Cassino Tour Hosted By Rene Wilson
May 2014

A wonderful journey of remembrance. Innovative do a superb job of organising this type of travel. A nice balance of the Monte Cassino commemorations, visits to the Commonwealth War Cemeteries and time to savour the history and culture of Italy. Rene Wilson is the ultimate tour host. His thoughtful and professional approach meant the entire trip went off without a hitch.

Holyland Tour Hosted By Rev. Mike Hawke & Colleen Doyle
May 2014

I joined 25 other pilgrims for a brief trip to the holy lands of Jordan, Israel and the West Bank in May. Most of us had little idea of what lay ahead - but we need not have feared for the leadership of Rev. Mike Hawke and Colleen Doyle was superb. (Both had been there several times before ... comforting!). We visited holy sites and archaeological sites. Wallowed in the Dead Sea, Mt. Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land, rode a camel at Petra, marvelled at ancient mosaics at Madaba, Jerusalem…memories everywhere, walls at Jericho, Bethlehem, Masada Fortress, scenic Caesarea, Nazareth, Galilee, Banias, Capernaum, Cana, Safed, Tabgha, Qumran…Every day a highlight.