HOSTED JOURNEYS
About Us
For over 30 years, Helloworld Travel Mackay & Mt Pleasant have been taking groups of travellers to all corners of the globe. What began with John Cooney’s first Canada group from Mackay in 1983, has now grown to Hosted Journeys, sending 20+ groups a year both within Australia and overseas.
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Hosted Journey's philosophy is you must always do the best you can for your customers and always treat your client's holiday like you are booking it for your mother. We put together bucket list experiences which we understand are dreams for our customers. We know we have to do all possible to get it right, from tried and tested itineraries & great hosts to deliver a unique and unforgettable experience.
We have a friendly and helpful team of travel professionals who enjoy sharing their travel experiences with you. Collectively, the staff in our business have travelled to all seven continents and 147 countries. Hosted Journeys is part of one of the most awarded travel agencies in Australia. We strive to provide our customers with the best value travel and unbeaten customer service.
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Peace of mind is the number one reason people book with Hosted Journeys. They know if something happens while they're away, they have assurance knowing they have a host on the ground looking after them and a full team of experience travel professionals a phone call away. Very few can offer that level of personalised service.
Relax knowing you are in experienced hands
What sets us apart?
EXCLUSIVE ITINERARIES
On every Hosted Journey, experience locally-inspired moments crafted by our expert team of journey planners. You might explore a local food market by foot, exclusive behind the scenes admission or a refreshing cocktail.
SMALLER GROUPS
Hosted Journeys specialise in small group travel, meaning you travel in a like-minded group at a pace that suits you all. It also means more one on one interaction with your Tour Hosts and local guides.
UNIQUE STAYS
At Hosted Journeys, when considering your accommodation, our expert journey planners look at more than just the rooms. Wherever possible, they arrange to stay close to the places you most dream of seeing.
INCLUDED SERVICE
Let us take the strain off your wallet while you are away by making sure you won’t need to think about the usual sundry costs of touring, entrance fees, taxes and gratuities.
PEACE OF MIND
Your well-being and safety is always our first priority. Working with expert operators with long established relationships in every region allow us to keep our finger on the pulse of local dynamics and to manage your safety and security.
CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
​Our itineraries provide you with an immersive taste of the regions you visit. Hosted Journeys is delighted to share with you many interesting cultures across the world. Expand your horizons and explore the local way of life!
TOUR HOST
A professional Tour Host travels with each group, taking care of all the details. They provide security and peace-of-mind, maintain positive group morale, provide assistance through airports, assists with any disruptions.
DINING EXPERIENCES
An authentic taste of a local cuisine is always among the highlights of any holiday. At Hosted Journeys, we ensure you enjoy the perfect mix of planned group meals including celebratory welcome and farewell dinners.
