About Us
Bradford Travel is a local travel agency with over 30 years experience in the industry based in the charming town of Cromwell, Central Otago. Our mission is to help you craft the perfect journey that suits your desires and expectations. Specialising in cruising as well as tailor-made itineraries, our passionate team is dedicated to creating unforgettable travel experiences that cater specifically to your unique preferences, interests, and needs. Allow us to guide you in exploring the wonders of the world with confidence, comfort, and ease, ensuring a memorable adventure every step of the way.
Meet the Team!
Debbie Bradford
Debbie Bradford was fortunate to be introduced to travel through international competitive sport from the young age of 16. In addition to the years of living in London and travelling Europe, her continued desire to travel soon led her to become a travel agent in the late 80’s and continues, some 30 years on.
Debbie has won many National awards within the travel industry over the years and her drive for success comes from being passionate about meeting people and creating new relationships, both personally and professionally.
Her motivation is enjoying the results that come from the memorable experiences and stories shared by her clients.
Debbie believes travel is a business of gaining knowledge on culture, history and current trends, so she is regularly assessing cruise ships, studying travel trends and visiting new destinations to keep up-to-date. Her personal travel knowledge is intensely valuable for itinerary suggestions.
Undoubtedly Debbie’s spare time is limited but she doesn’t sit still. You will find her in the garden, doing something physical (biking, walking, at the gym), visiting friends, following sport, trying a new recipe or occasionally … somewhere quiet with a book and a good drop of something!
Hugh Bradford
Hugh was born with travel in his blood, having had his Mum, (Debbie), Dad (Richard) and Grandfather (Bert), all in the travel industry. In fact, Bert was instrumental in founding the Travel Broker business in New Zealand.
Hugh has the ability to find amazing airfares, the perfect cruise, the ultimate hotel or even better … the best restaurant and/or bar in the area you are travelling. What more can we say!
Hugh is very creative, not only with his fabulous tailor-made itineraries that our clients have the joy to experience, but through implementing his Business and Marketing Degree, his flare in producing outstanding marketing and branding for Bradford Travel is another huge asset to the team.
When Hugh isn’t researching his next trip overseas, you will find him at the beach, working out at the gym, cooking something divine in the kitchen, or working on his ultimate creative skill … making unique pieces of clothing for his own clothing label.
Karen Corlett
Karen is a key link in the Bradford Travel consultancy being our administration and logistical contact – liaising with clients and suppliers. She brings vast client administrative, event management and logistics experience to the consultancy having worked with some of New Zealand’s foremost corporate entities. These include Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Sealord Products, Lion Breweries, New Zealand Wines & Spirits, and Three60 Consult.
Karen’s strengths are in creating an efficient and highly functional business, logistics management and administrative environment, thereby supporting our travel consultants to create exceptional outcomes for our clients. When Karen’s on the job, the task at hand will be managed in a personable, seamless manner.
Karen and Debbie have, since 10-year olds, had a close association, having competed and coached together when representing New Zealand in Rhythmic Gymnastics at World Championships and various other international competitions.
Karen’s passions include travel, boating, the beach, music, dance and spending precious time with family and friends.
MEMBERSHIPS:
We are cruise specialists and are members of CLIA - the Cruise Lines International Association which enables us to offer our clients a premium cruise advisory and booking service. Debbie is a certified CLIA Cruise Master, the highest level of certification of the CLIA Certification Program.
The Travel Agents’ Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) is a self – regulating trade organisation representing the travel agent, travel broker and tour operator distribution system in New Zealand. TAANZ and its members promote the use of an Accredited Travel Advisor; quality standards, ethical business practices, safe travel, unbiased options and professionalism.
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