Travel Expert
Owner Director at
DESTINATION DESIGNER DEANNE SCANLAN
SUNSHINE COAST, Queensland, 4510
I believe that no destination can be rushed, none of this one day here and one day there when you need to come home for a holiday. I specialise in bespoke travel to Bhutan, Nepal, India, Laos, Sri Lanka,Cambodia and when it is safe to return, Myanmar. I have offices in 4 of these countries where I work with local guides. Having travelled to over 75 countries in my lifetime, I have a wealth of knowledge about do's and don'ts, country etiquette (like Morocco) customs and how to enjoy your journey all the while maintaining best practice sustainability. I don't work in just Asis but all around the world and have a swag of experience in most parts of Europe and South America.
I love the different and unique, having achieved base camp at Mt Everest on the Tibetan side and the amazing Tigers Nest in Bhutan three times. I love the Christmas Markets in Europe and sailing with Windstar Cruises in every one of their destinations. My passion in Europe is River Cruising and once again, I have travelled all of the main regions throughout Europe with several of the well-known river cruise companies.
Incredible places like Bolivia and Chile, Patagonia and the Arctic are journeys of a lifetime and I have had the pleasure and excitement of visiting these regions. My treasure trove of photos - another of my passions - from Myanmar, Cambodia, Africa, Europe, India, Iceland and so much more can be viewed here as well as some of the blogs I have written on various destinations. But my journey continues in both mind and spirit - there is so much more to see and experience. Life is an adventure no matter how you attack it. In luxury, on a budget, cruise, train and land (I love Switzerland by train) there is one big world out there for us all to enjoy.
I love helping people create memories and new friendships. I may not travel with you but I do in your photos and stories. While I have a romance with Asia, the one constant with romance is that it will follow you to the ends of the earth. Fall in love with Croatia as you cruise her islands on small vessels built for the waters of the Adriatic Coast, hold Italy in the palm of your hand as you touch the Leaning Tower of Pisa, sip wine in the Tuscan Valley and hire a barge boat to drift amiably along the canals of France. You may not want to travel where the mass tours go and you may have your own ideas of those hidden gems that the big companies don't go to - we can do that.
As a qualified journalist, I am curious by nature. I may not know every little nook and cranny of the world but I am drawn to discovering more with your help. There are more blogs coming your way with snippets of the best moments of the many journeys to come. I hope you will join me.
Submitted by Sharnell Speechley on Thursday, Oct 12, 2023
Deanne is a delight. She made the daunting process of planning a holiday so easy. She went above and beyond to cater to our needs. She will be organising our holidays from now on
Submitted by Patrick James on Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023
Deanne covers every detail you could imagine when planning a trip. If you want great service check out what they she do for your holiday. We'll certainly be returning for more.
Submitted by Jodesca Pty Ltd on Tuesday, Mar 22, 2022
We travelled to Bhutan with Deanne Scanlan Travel in 2018. Many people say that visiting Bhutan changes them and it does. The people, the culture , the pristine countryside are something to be experienced. Deanne Scanlan Travel made this journey possible with every expectation met. We had a very friendly and knowledgeable guide and an experienced driver. We experienced different forms of accommodation from farm stay to 5 star and many adventures along the way. The whole package put together by Deanne Scanlan Travel was outstanding. Regards Leslie
Submitted by Virginia Homsy on Monday, Mar 21, 2022
Deanne is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to travel advice. We have booked a couple of trips with Deanne & she has always kept us well informed as to the itinerary & when payments were due. She is a true professional & I would not hesitate to recommend her to friends & family. She is very trustworthy & honest.
Submitted by Sharon Lisch on Monday, Mar 21, 2022
Deanne is the travel agent you want in your corner. She takes the time to listen to your needs and wants then does the job in creating exactly that. Plus if the unexpected happens during your holiday and you need someone to help you through she will be there. If you aren’t sure of what you want or where to go Deanne has travelled extensively and will surely help make the decision so much easier. Deanne is definitely our go to agent. We highly recommend her.
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