I am taking a short break over the Christmas & New Year period to recharge for an exciting travel year in 2026.
It was a quiet travel year for me in 2025, busily doing house renovations as it seems many of you were doing the same.
So, 2026 will be a year of discovery and renewal and plans are afoot for travel to Japan, Spain, and cruising with Viking to the Baltics.
Here’s hoping the Northern Lights make a sneaky appearance.
I am ending 2026 with a bang, celebrating a milestone birthday and New Year in Egypt fulfilling a lifelong wish to visit this extraordinary, ancient land!
Come along and join me on my hosted group tour, the details are on my website.
My office will be closed from Thursday 18 Dec 25 to Friday 02 Jan 26 inclusive.
I wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
A sincere thanks for your support and friendship during the year and I look forward to bringing to life all your travel dreams for the year ahead and beyond.
Warmest of Christmas wishes to you all.
Carmen Patterson
Director/Travel Advisor
API Travel Group Tour Benefits
Welcome to Carmen’s API Travel
Managing Director / Travel Advisor
“After over 40 years with API Travel, I am honoured to now be the owner and principal Travel Advisor of API Travel Pty Ltd”.
Welcome to Carmen’s API Travel!
“Working from home and meeting clients by appointment—whether in their homes, cafes, or my own office—has renewed my lifelong passion for travel.”
“Many of you can plan and book your travel at the click of a button, but are you getting the right advice? With so much information out there, it’s easy to get lost. Is the information you’re reading real or fabricated? Does it truly align with your values, like cultural sensitivity, morality, and sustainability?”
“I believe travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. It opens your heart to the world and deepens your understanding of its diverse cultures. “
“In these changing times, my commitment is to provide the highest level of service and care, ensuring that your travel experience is more than just a holiday; it’s a lifelong memory.”
Above & Beyond
My planning service is a partnership of your needs and my experience. Details always matter, and I design every itinerary based on your travel style, timing, wish list and budget, booking the best accommodations, transportation, tours and local experiences to reveal the magic of every destination.
Not sure where to go? Well although I haven’t been everywhere, I given it a good nudge over the last 42 years, and as always, I will share my honest thoughts and unbiased opinion on the best place to enjoy your next great adventure. It’s how I go “Above and Beyond”.
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Group Travel
Looking for a fabulous Family Trip, Girls or Guys Adventure, Incentive Travel or Small Group Journey?
Let me help you get the whole gang together, somewhere fun!
Multi-generational family travel has become extremely popular but can be tricky to navigate the demands of the different ages and their specific travel needs.
I can help with all the logistics and avoid the stress and potential arguments to satisfy everyone’s expectations.
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Express Travel Group
Travel Partners
The benefit of belonging to the Express Travel Group and parent company, the Helloworld Travel Group provides access to exclusive, quality, trusted partners that I can offer my clients.
I can assure you “Peace of Mind” with my business accreditation with ATIA, ATAS, IATA and CLIA to ensure your holiday is protected.
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