Why we do what we do

To put it simply, our answer is for you to experience

the Joy of the Journey!

For some people this means more time spent sightseeing and less time waiting in train stations…

for others it means laughing with new friends over a cool drink as the sun sinks low over a clifftop village in Santorini…

while for others the real value is the peace of mind that comes when you know that there’s a delicious meal and a comfortable bed awaiting you at the end of the days travels (and that there’s a trusted friend to guide your path again tomorrow).

Whatever your travels plans may be we’d love for you to tell us what’s important to you, and have the opportunity to show you how Travel 2U can make your journey more enjoyable. 

TRAVEL 2U PUTS YOU FIRST

Getting to know you and finding out what’s on your mind is the important first step of the journey. We want to truly understand your travel needs, your hopes, fears and dreams. By taking the time to listen to your aspirations we can offer sound advice and recommendations, then work together to plan and arrange a journey to suit you, and your budget, perfectly.

Travel 2U’s small and dedicated team provides personalised service that caters for a wide range of travel requirements. Our professional services includes all forms of travel, from flights on all major airlines, ocean and river cruises and coach tours to special interest tours, fully escorted small group tours, inbound group tours and charters. We also arrange travel related services including accommodation, car rentals, transfers, insurance, passport & visa requirements… the list goes on! Let Travel 2U’s experienced and friendly travel consultants take care of every aspect of your travel needs. You can focus on packing your bags!

A LITTLE HISTORY

  • The year was 1997… China regained sovereignty of Hong Kong after 155 years of UK rule… Steve Jobs returned to the helm of Apple… and the Oscar for Best Actor was ‘As Good As It Gets’ for Jack Nicholson. 1997 was also the year Travel 2U first offered personalised travel services to the people of Christchurch.

  • Many things have changed over the years, however our aim has remained constant: to tailor travel services to fulfil the needs of each individual, with an even more personalised service for those who still enjoy talking over their travel plans without feeling rushed or pressured. As our business and range of services broadened so our client base spread to include people throughout New Zealand, as well as clientele in many countries around the world.

  • Travel 2U has become well known for our Personally Escorted Small Group Experiences, something we are very proud of and value enormously. We’ve invested a lot of time and energy creating these tours and building a dedicated team of tour leaders.

  • Every year we share many amazing travel experiences with our tour guests and have formed many strong friendships. We’re honoured to have approx ¾ of our tour guests return to join us on another tour.

  • As we move forward we’re continually seeking to improve and fine tune our travel services. Our small team structure, with lower overheads, together with our combined experience in the travel industry (over 100yrs and counting!) and partnerships with other leaders in the field, means that we can provide you with the best value you’ll find anywhere.

  • Travel 2U is a fully licensed member of IATA (International Air Transport Association) and a fully bonded member of TAANZ (Travel Agents Association of New Zealand), providing added financial security for our clients. We also offer international guests a truly unique ‘Kiwi’ experience: exploring the wonders of New Zealand through our sister company SeeNZ Tours.

  • After nearly 20 years in our beloved 100 year old Villa we made the move to our new premises in December 2015. The bigger, brighter two storey offices and function rooms, allow us to host groups in-house, and our permanently set up 150” screen really brings the images of the places you’re going to experience, to life. You’re always welcome to drop in and say hello if you’re passing, you’re part of our ‘family’ after all.

Meet the Team

  • Andrew Fibbens

    DIRECTOR

  • John Kottier

    DIRECTOR

  • Marie Kottier

    DIRECTOR

  • Sharon Healey

    GROUPS CO-ORDINATOR

  • Angela Dawson

    GROUPS CO-ORDINATOR

  • Nathaniel Fibbens

    CONSULTANT

Testimonials.

  • I found the whole tour exceptional. Everyone joined in and John and Marie made sure everyone was included. Food experiences “out of this world”, Sicily was amazing!

    Alison Davis – Southern Italy & Sicily

  • As always a very well planned itinerary exceeding our expectations. Every detail was taken care of leaving nothing for us to worry about.

    Janette & Cyril – South America Sensacion

  • We loved everything about the tour, Angela & Vijay’s leadership. Halku & Raja looking after us on the coach, the great hotels we stayed in, but most importantly the amazing people and the sights of India.

    Sharon & Roger Thomas – India Unveiled

  • I loved this trip, it had a great mix of history, beautiful art and architecture, UNESCO and World Heritage sites, stunning scenery and importantly time for shopping! All this with the superb guidance of John & Marie who let no stone unturned to make the trip an absolute pleasure.

    Kath Kirk – Southern Italy & Sicily

  • As always a very well planned itinerary exceeding our expectations. Every detail was taken care of leaving nothing for us to worry about. Another amazing and well organized tour presented by Travel 2U. The experiences of visiting India was exhilarating from beginning to end. There wasn’t a single highlight, but highlights wherever we travelled. I thoroughly recommend this tour to others.

    Noeline Flood – India Unveiled

  • I enjoyed every moment of my holiday. What a wonderful destination. Spain, Portugal & France – awesome sightseeing! Again, another super trip with Andrew as our guide and a great group of ‘new friends’.

    Fay Leonard – Spain, Portugal & France

  • The Wild Africa Tour was the first time we had travelled with Travel 2U. We had a fantastic time and were very impressed with the attentiveness of John and Tim our escorts. The itinerary more than met our expectations, especially the three game parks. It was great to have the companionship of a great group of New Zealanders.

    J & G L - Wild Africa

  • Everything was far beyond my expectations it was a fabulous holiday. A lot of thought and research has gone into making this trip a wonderful experience, the sights were amazing and we didn’t miss a thing. We were treated so well.

    Bev Jones - Canada & Alaska Cruise Tour

  • A well-paced tour so I was able to enjoy the places we visited. Andrew’s knowledge and enthusiasm to share the different aspects of the countries we visited added a deeper appreciation of this area of the Mediterranean.

    Ivan Jones – Croatia, Dalmatia & Istria

  • Our tour escorts were fantastic. I enjoyed being looked after with the worry and decision making in their hands. This was a fantastic experience that I really enjoyed and will never forget.

    Judith Denise – European River Classic, Coach and Cruise Tour

  • Larraine & I have been clients of Andrew both before and since he established Travel 2U. This was our first group tour. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, it had a very good itinerary, everything was well planned and the day to day management and support from Marie and John was second to none.

    Peter and Larraine Sharr – European River Classic Coach and Cruise Tour

  • Sharon & Jill were excellent tour guides for this fantastic trip. The combination of fabulous hotels, great sightseeing and historic places, combined with ample free time to enjoy the beaches and hotel pools made this the best holiday possible.

    Carol & Dave Tait – Croatia, Dalmatia & Istria

  • Andrew went above and beyond what any group leader would do to make sure we had the best travel experience. We are very grateful. Amber has lovely qualities as well and will make a very capable group leader as she gains more experience.

    J A Wylie – Southern Belle & Caribbean

  • Just love you people!! Amazing on my first big OE for 40 years!

    Ruth Mitchell – Croatia, Dalmatia & Istria

  • We have been on many tours with different companies but found the level of care for all group members to be outstanding with Travel 2U.

    I & C Jenson – Southern India & Sri-Lanka