About Small Guide Travel
Small Guide Travel is a licensed travel agency and a member of the Travel Compensation Fund. The company is based online and has an office in Brisbane, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand. We specialise in creating holidays within Australia and to the South Pacific destinations of Samoa, Vanuatu, Fiji, New Caledonia and the Cook Islands - because that’s what we know - we provide local knowledge and personal service that no other travel agency can and, because we are based online can assist travellers from Australia, New Zealand, USA, UK and Europe.
We are small, friendly and professional, and the Small Guide Travel philosophy is to provide clients with personal service, local knowledge and competitive prices. And, of course, to get back to our favourite destinations as often as possible!
The Small Guide Travel Team
Ian Heydon

Ian has travelled extensively through Europe, the UK, Asia and the US. He first visited Vanuatu in 1999 for a holiday. That two-week break turned into three fantastic years. On returning to Australia in 2003 he applied for a travel agent's licence to specialise in romantic breaks to Vanuatu. He, and business partner Jenny, formed Small Guide Travel with the philosophy of offering local knowledge, personal service and competitive prices. While Ian and his family live in Queensland these days, he visits Vanuatu regularly and always finds something new and wonderful. Ian has also explored the Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, New Caledonia and much of Australia.
Jenny Cowles

Jenny has worked in the travel industry since 1994 with international, domestic and regional airlines within Australia and more recently Internet travel companies. Jen has travelled to the UK, USA, Asia and most of the South Pacific Islands. Jen's love of the tropics came about through frequent visits to Vanuatu, Fiji and the Cook Islands for work and pleasure. She loves the relaxed lifestyle, friendly people, and beautiful landscapes, and, since June 2008, she and husband Roland have made Port Vila their home. Jenny is 'on the ground' to assist Small Guide Travel guests travelling to Vanuatu.
Meet the rest of the Small Guide Travel Team...
WHY BOOK WITH US
- Ease: You can contact us by email any time, any day and we're also just a phone call away. Credit card payment is accepted (by fax or phone) as well as payment by direct deposit.
- Price: We believe we offer the best prices as well as the best service. By all means, shop around and, if you find a better price, please allow us to try and match it.
- Local Knowledge: We know our stuff - the people, the places and the properties. Unlike some travel agents, we only promote destinations and accommodation properties we have personally experienced!
- Attention to detail: Part of our service is to assist with everything you may need/want from your holiday and more, from providing a 'what to pack' check list, special interest info and tips on how to save after you have arrived.
- We care! Yes, we really do. We love the Australia and the South Pacific and want to help create the best possible holiday we can.
Visit the Small Guide Travel website at www.smallguidetravel.com.au to find out more about us.
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