Australia & New Zealand Travel Specialist

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Elizabeth Michalski, Travel Agent in Evanston, IL

Elizabeth Michalski

Evanston, IL Travel Agent
Super Agent

Elizabeth Michalski

Evanston, IL · 25+ Years of Experience

Elated Travel, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
4.9
(30)
100% Recommended
"Wow! What a trip! Thank you for putting together a fabulous vacation for us. We had a great time. The accommodations were wonderful. And the day... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Australia & New Zealand, Sydney, Melbourne, New Zealand, Queenstown

Interests:

Bespoke Travel, Escorted Tours, Food & Wine, Groups, Honeymoons

About Me

Australia Expert, New Zealand Specialist
Australia Expert, New Zealand Specialist

Australia has held a special place in my heart since I first traveled there at age 14 to visit my extended family. Since then, I’ve returned regularly to both Australia and New Zealand, gaining firsthand knowledge and making this part of the world my favorite travel specialty. That personal connection, combined with more than 27 years of planning vacations for clients.

I think that’s what sets me apart as a travel advisor. AI and online booking sites can give you plenty of information, but they can’t tell you what it’s really like to travel through Australia and New Zealand. I can.

As a Certified Australia & New Zealand Travel Specialist (certified by each countries' tourist board), I combine my personal experience with decades of trip planning to assist my clients in creating a trip that's thoughtfully designed and will be true to your travel style, time frame AND budget. 

Planning a multi-city trip through Australia and New Zealand can be complicated—there are a lot of moving parts. That’s where my firsthand experience really helps. I’ll help you decide where to go, how long to stay and which experiences are truly worth your time, then bring it all together into a trip you’ll love. Using my firsthand knowledge, Let me create a personalized day-by-day itinerary with the right mix of must-see sights and hidden gems. Like I tell my clients, very few ever return for a do-over so I'll get it planned right the first time~

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
* Best months to visit: Late November through late March
* Valid Passport:Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the last day of your trip. An ETA (a type of visa) is required to enter both Australia & New Zealand. 

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Additional Languages
Polish

REVIEWS

Rating: 4.9
30 reviews
100% Recommended
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What a trip!
Reviewed By Mr/Mrs. Cohen - New York, New York | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
"Wow! What a trip! Thank you for putting together a fabulous vacation for us. We had a great time. The accommodations were wonderful. And the day trips were phenomenal. This is a trip to remember."
Elizabeth Michalski responded
"Thank you for the kind words Mr. Cohen, I'm delighted you two enjoyed yourselves. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Well planned itinerary!
Reviewed By Laurie Sue B. - Highlands Ranch, CO | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
We had a wonderful time on our recent trip to Australia & New Zealand. Our guide was excellent. The schedule was well planned and organized. All the hotels were in great locations. The included excursions were all fun and interesting. We loved every day of the tour. Thanks so much for your help in getting us there
Elizabeth Michalski responded
"Yours was an exciting and thoughtfully layered itinerary, and I’m so glad you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed planning it."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Everything was well arranged
Reviewed By Dr. Randhir - Houston, Texas | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
I would recommend Elizabeth without reservations. Our customized group trip to Australia and New Zealand was very well arranged and so was our trip to Poland, Czech Republic and Germany. She took care of all the details including dietary issues of couple of my fellow travelers.
Elizabeth Michalski responded
"Thank you so much for your continued loyalty and for trusting me with your travel plans. I look forward to assisting you with your future travel plans. "
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Great trip!
Reviewed By C - Frankfurt | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
Very professional and knowledgeable and fast! She organised a very complex trip for me and made sure I had the best time ever!
Elizabeth Michalski responded
"Thank you so much for your positive review! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Stress-free Travel Arrangements
Reviewed By Aaron R. - Weslaco, Texas | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Stress-free travel arrangements!

Destination: Rome and Florence, Italy - 6 nights

This was my very first time traveling abroad and I knew I needed help arranging my travel plans. Elizabeth made the process smooth and stress-free. She's a travel planning wizard. I simply shared what I wanted to do and where I wanted to go and she did the rest. She demonstrated such patience with me by revising travel plans until we came to one that fit just right. I also appreciated that she communicated promptly and clearly to any of my questions or concerns.

I plan on working with Liz again for my next trip. If you know where you'd like to travel to but are unsure how to make it happen, contact Elated Travel, Liz will help you follow through with a plan.
Elizabeth Michalski responded
"Life is stressful enough, and planning a vacation shouldn’t add to it. That’s why I created Elated Travel—to take the stress off my clients’ plates. Thank you for trusting Elated Travel to plan your vacation to Italy. Italy is truly a dream destination for any travel agent to plan, as it never fails to leave travelers delighted. I’m so glad you had such a wonderful experience! "
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Certifications & Awards

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Australia travel specialist
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When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

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    3-week New Zealand Self-drive

    A couple years ago, two friends of mine and I jetted off to New Zealand. I'd traveled several times to New Zealand through my 2 friends hadn't even been and let me tell you, seeing it through their eyes, for the very first time, was a truly exceptional experience.  Our itinerary included renting a car in Christchurch and driving from Chri...
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