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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply Brilliant – Sonya Hogan I honestly can’t thank Sonya Hogan enough for everything she has done for me. From woe to go, Sonya has been absolutely brilliant. I had an idea of what I wanted and gave her a basic guide, but from there she took the reins and turned it into a trip far beyond what I could have organised myself. The best part was knowing I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Sonya took care of all the little details, listened to what I wanted, understood what was important to me and made sure everything came together perfectly. What really stands out to me is that Sonya doesn’t make you feel like just another customer. She genuinely cares. I felt confident throughout the whole process that she had my best interests at heart, and that meant a lot to me. Travel is something I really value, and Sonya has helped me turn my travel dreams into reality. I’m so grateful for her patience, knowledge, advice and the personal care she puts into what she does. Sonya, you really are brilliant at what you do. Thank you for making the whole experience so easy, stress-free and enjoyable. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to trust you with my next adventure. ❤️✈️

Sonya has again booked all flights, accommodation & transfers for our family. Flights were from london & Dubbo to Vietnam then all to london with us then returning to Dubbo. From the initial chat we were confident Sonya would again coordinate all the travel for us. This is always done so calmly and that is why we always contact Sonya with any travel we do. The kindness and care for her clients is outstanding. From seeing us off from Dubbo airport & keeping in contact to ensure all going well. Always checking in flight information & updating the MTA app, which is so easy having all the itinerary & documents together. Thank you again Sonya for all you do !!! Peter & Jen C

Sonya has again booked all flights, accommodation & transfers for our family. Flights were from london & Dubbo to Vietnam then all to london with us then returning to Dubbo. From the initial chat we were confident Sonya would again coordinate all the travel for us. This is always done so calmly and that is why we always contact Sonya with any travel we do. The kindness and care for her clients is outstanding. From seeing us off from Dubbo airport & keeping in contact to ensure all going well. Always checking in flight information & updating the MTA app, which is so easy having all the itinerary & documents together. Thank you again Sonya for all you do !!! Peter & Jen C

We couldn’t be happier with our experience using Sonya for our recent overseas trip. From the very beginning, everything was organised so smoothly and professionally, making the whole process completely stress-free. The attention to detail, communication and genuine care shown throughout our trip was exceptional. We have engaged with Sonya several times now & will continue to do so for all our overseas travel, whether it be for business or a personal holiday.

So glad friends introduced us to Sonya who has now arranged several European and Asian trips for us ! She is efficient, knowledgeable and very easy to work with. We love the MTA App which is a great source of communication with her whilst overseas as well. Sonya takes time to understand the type of holiday, accommodation etc you prefer and then she is a whiz! I have no problem recommending her.

Sonya the itinerary that you arranged for our family holiday to Italy was amazing. We explored so many different cities and the accomodation choices were perfect. I would highly recommend Sonya and we are already looking forward to working with Sonya again in the near future for our next adventure.

Sonya the itinerary that you arranged for our family holiday to Italy was amazing. We explored so many different cities and the accomodation choices were perfect. I would highly recommend Sonya and we are already looking forward to working with Sonya again in the near future for our next adventure.

Sonya has organised 3 European trips for us over that last 3 years and we have been extremely grateful for Sonya’s expertise and attention to detail in planning our holidays. The hotel recommendations are always excellent with the hotels always being very well located and the MTA App makes everything easy. Sonya’s knowledge of locations is exceptional and she goes above and beyond to make any changes that are required. We will definitely be asking for Sonya’s assistance for our next trip.

I contacted sonya in 2025 regarding travel insurance fot a trip i had organised so late 2025 i contacted sonya to book and orgsnise a trip to canada and alaska everything was perfectly organised with everything done on the app with me on the central coast and sonya in Dubbo will now be getting sonya to organise a river cruise for 2028

We have just returned from a 14 day trip to New Zealand South Island organised by Sonya. She was amazing from start to finish, even checking on how our trip was going while she was on holiday herself. Nothing was too much trouble for her and her recommendations were excellent .MTA app was easy to use and the message link to Sonya was a very handy tool. Cannot recommend Sonya highly enough and her planning and attention to detail was amazing.Thank you Sonya.

Sonya has been a wonderful find. Not only does she do all of the organising she also checks in to see how everything is going. She has told us if anything does not go to plan then call her at anytime. We will not hesitate to call on her for future trips. Our most amazing experience was our month long trip to Italy which was all organised by Sonya. Not a detail was left out. Thank you so much Sonya.

Sonya has been a wonderful find. Not only does she do all of the organising she also checks in to see how everything is going. She has told us if anything does not go to plan then call her at anytime. We will not hesitate to call on her for future trips. Our most amazing experience was our month long trip to Italy which was all organised by Sonya. Not a detail was left out. Thank you so much Sonya.

We are not long back from Phuket which Sonya organised for us. This is the 2nd trip we have booked with Sonya. This trip was a 2 week stay at Double Tree Hilton, which was an awesome place to stay. Everything ran smoothly and we couldn't fault our trip. It was done with ease. Thanks again to Sonya.

My wife Kathleen and I had not used a travel agent before and were quietly impressed with Sonya’s service, arranging a 5-week sight-seeing and adventure holiday in New Zealand. We’ve always done it ourselves in the past, booking flights, accommodation and tours etc. Sonya did all this seamlessly and efficiently and often at a better rate than we could have achieved ourselves. The MTA App with the itinerary, travel and accommodation documents and message link to Sonya was excellent. We look forward to working with Sonya again to organise our next trip.

Sonya has once again surpassed all expectations and I am not able to recommend Sonya highly enough. Overseas travel is seemless and I can travel with confidence knowing that there is always reliable backup should the need arise. Thank you Sonya

Not our first trip with Sonya and definitely not our last..... Last week we returned from another wonderful travel adventure, an APT tour of Sri Lanka and a relaxing few days stopover in Singapore on the way home. Our flights were planned with perfect coordination, little wasted time in airports, travelling from home to our destination of Colombo in one day, with a day up our sleeves to catch our breath before commencing our APT tour around Sri Lanka. Sonya chose the Andaz, Singapore for our Singapore break and it was nothing short of amazing. Centrally located, a train station under the building, great spacious and nicely appointed room with a view and such a funky vibe and lovely staff, we understood very quickly why Sonya likes to stay there herself. We would definitely stay there again. We love that Sonya is always contactable, and while you are travelling things just appear (boarding passes etc) in that magic MTA phone app. Grab your passport, phone and go, she's got you covered! Thanks Sonya

We recently returned from an unforgettable trip to Italy, beautifully planned by Sonya Hogan, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From start to finish, every detail was thoughtfully organised, allowing us to relax and truly enjoy the experience. One of the absolute highlights of our journey was our stay in Cortona. The charming B&B Sonya selected for us was exceptional – warm, welcoming, and perfectly located with breathtaking views of the Tuscan countryside. The hosts were wonderful, the rooms were comfortable and authentic, and each morning’s breakfast was fresh, delicious, and a lovely way to begin our days of exploring. Sonya’s careful planning meant our itinerary flowed effortlessly, with the perfect balance of sightseeing, local experiences, and time to soak in the beauty and atmosphere of Italy. Every recommendation reflected her deep knowledge and passion for travel, and it made our trip feel personal and special. This holiday was truly amazing and created memories we will treasure forever. Thank you, Sonya, for your professionalism, attention to detail, and for crafting such a magical Italian experience. We are already looking forward to planning our next adventure with you!

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfectly planned holiday, all thanks to Sonya. She organised an incredible 5 days in Singapore followed by an unforgettable 8-night Royal Caribbean cruise around the beautiful Balinese islands, and every detail was seamless from start to finish. Our time in Singapore was well balanced with amazing sights, great locations and time to relax, and the cruise was nothing short of spectacular. The ship, destinations and experiences were exactly what we hoped for and more. Sonya’s knowledge, organisation and attention to detail meant we could truly relax and enjoy every moment without any stress. This holiday was an unforgettable experience, and we are so grateful to Sonya for creating such a smooth, exciting and memorable journey. We highly recommend her to anyone looking to plan a truly special getaway.

Sonya was amazing to deal with in organising our 3 week trip to Europe, our main priority was to get to a wedding in Tuscany. Sonya’s assistance with the planning of hotels, locations, car hire, trains , transfers made this trip so easy. The app was so good even my husband felt it stress free. Thanks once again for helping us have a stress free holiday Sonya. We will be using you again for our next trip for sure .

Sonya was amazing to deal with in organising our 3 week trip to Europe, our main priority was to get to a wedding in Tuscany. Sonya’s assistance with the planning of hotels, locations, car hire, trains , transfers made this trip so easy. The app was so good even my husband felt it stress free. Thanks once again for helping us have a stress free holiday Sonya. We will be using you again for our next trip for sure .

Wow what a great holiday we had. No worries at all as Sonya organised everything for us. I would never travel again without seeing Sonya first. She is amazing!!!

Wow what a great holiday we had. No worries at all as Sonya organised everything for us. I would never travel again without seeing Sonya first. She is amazing!!!

Once again a seamless process of booking flights. Flights that worked perfectly. Thank you

After chatting with Sonya about what we were thinking of doing Sonya came up with some ideas which ended up being our holiday itinerary. We were very happy with the trip and pleased that she was able to book good seats on the various flights we took. We would recommend Sonya to anyone planning an overseas trip. Regards Mark and Valda McKay.

We spoke to Sonya in regard to a family get together destination. Sonya provided several suggestion. We decided on Vietnam. Flights were co ordinated from London, Melbourne & Dubbo. All accommodation in Sydney, HCMC & Hoi An was booked, plus all transfers from airport to hotel & reverse. Some return flights were cancelled and Sonya calmly provided information and rescheduled these for us. We were very grateful as this was quite stressful and Sonya did it all for us plus organised an upgrade on our flights. We are now planning our next holiday with Sonya. Thank you Sonya for all your help & guidance. Peter and Jen

We spoke to Sonya in regard to a family get together destination. Sonya provided several suggestion. We decided on Vietnam. Flights were co ordinated from London, Melbourne & Dubbo. All accommodation in Sydney, HCMC & Hoi An was booked, plus all transfers from airport to hotel & reverse. Some return flights were cancelled and Sonya calmly provided information and rescheduled these for us. We were very grateful as this was quite stressful and Sonya did it all for us plus organised an upgrade on our flights. We are now planning our next holiday with Sonya. Thank you Sonya for all your help & guidance. Peter and Jen

From the moment we mentioned what we thought we wanted, Sonya was able to pull together an itinerary that suited us perfectly. Our ten days touring the Red Centre of Australia was timed and planned in a fashion that allowed us to enjoy every space and location without being rushed, or finding ourselves lagging. Thank you Sonya for you high level of organisation and navigating all our needs from flights, car hire, booking of events, accommodation and meals! We shall return as we save for our next trip.

I can’t say enough good things about Sonya. Always very keen to assist with all travel needs. I would highly recommend her.

Sonya Hogan is the absolute go to for reliable travel planning and itinerary detailing. I have been delighted to work with Sonya, always pleasant, calm and able to solve any problem presented to her, no matter from where it is in the world and no matter what time it is in the world. Sonya takes the stress out of travel, has wonderful knowledge and advice to top it all off. I will continue to avail myself of Sonya’s skills and professionalism. Thank you Sonya

We can’t speak too highly of Sonya as an agent. We have just returned from a wonderful trip and she worked hard to make it amazing. We hit a health snag early on and Sonya worked really hard to rearrange our schedule. We had to speak to her on a daily basis for a while and she was always calm and helpful, supplying us with great travel ideas. She made our trip even better than originally planned. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Susie and John North

Hi Sonya We’re back home! Thanks so much for organising a lovely trip for us. After the Covid shock you managed to turn things around and make everything amazing! Both air flights were very good and the transfers were seamless! The apartment in London was amazing. So comfortable and convenient. Kitchen and washing facilities were excellent! It was great that they could accommodate us for a longer stay. Sardinia was fabulous! The Flamingo Resort was really good. It may not suit everyone as it was quite far away from the centre, but for us it was just what we needed after a busy time in London. The pool was fantastic, the food good and we enjoyed nightly entertainment by the pool. Then the Palazzo was marvellous. We were given a great welcome and it was very luxurious. Flights to Nice were very easy and the hotel there was lovely. There was a pool on the roof. Wonderful!. Can’t speak highly enough about Seabourn! We’d forgotten how luxurious it is. Couldn’t fault it in any way. We were looked after perfectly and the cruise director was fabulous! He worked so hard and made every day fun! The singers and dancers on board were excellent and we saw some fantastic shows. Visiting entertainers were also great. We didn’t miss a show! Disembarking was so easy. The bags were easy to find and they were taken by a porter to our waiting car. We were then met at the airport by Seabourn reps who took our bags and helped us find our gate. The Emirates lounge at Rome was amazing! Could even rival the Chairman’s Lounge in Sydney. Great food and drink and wonderful service. We boarded the plane straight from the lounge which made things very easy. All in all it was one of the best trips ever! Can’t wait to plan the next one! Thanks so much for all your hard work and brilliant organisation. Susie x

Sonya started her career booking holidays for my parents and has remained our go to travel agent (she just finished planning the perfect honeymoon for my son and daughter-in-law, so the family tradition continues).She has planned memorable family holidays from Beaches in Mexico, flying safaris in Kenya, family ski trips to shopping in Melbourne and camping under the stars in Ayers rock to name a few. Each trip tailored to our needs and budget , often taking us on the road less traveled and something that cannot be found with an online agent. Sonya even managed to bring my daughter home from Japan at the start of Covid when no other agent thought it possible. Sonya truely is a personal travel agent who listens to her clients needs and works tirelessly to ensure ever need is met .

Sonya has been my preferred travel consultant for many many years. I have trusted Sonya with our family holiday arrangements from when my children were small. My adult children now consult her independently for their own holidays. Sonya’s attention to detail and knowledge of the travel industry have made our holidays special and hassle free. Sonya is honest, trustworthy and reliable and my family thoroughly recommend her Travel and Lifestyle Services.

I have been lucky enough to know Sonya since I did my very first work experience with her at Western Plains Travel over 25years ago. I always knew I loved to travel and as age and life experience has given me the opportunity to do so, having Sonya’s worldly knowledge and expertise has made some of our best holiday experiences ever. We have been lucky enough to work beside Sonya on some of the most amazing trips, and having the safety of a travel agent when things don’t go to plan is super important. I have tried to plan and book myself, and I guarantee you Sonya always beats any price I get, and with that comes security, reliability and expert advice for your destination. Australia or the world, Covid or no Covid, Sonya is there day or night to help you secure the best deal and advice. I would have any hesitation in recommending Sonya for your next domestic or overseas holiday.