About us

EXOTIC HOLIDAYS

 

Specialist Wholesalers: Individual programs in India Sub Continent, Asia, Middle East & Southern Europe                                                                                   

Groups, Incentives and Conference Worldwide                                                                                                                                                                                          

Exclusive NZ GSA for Fez Travel - Group tours in Turkey, Greece, Balkan countries, Morocco, Jordan Israewl, Egypt, Iran & more....

Exotic Holidays are passionate about travel and about providing a unique and extraordinary travel experience.  Enthusiastic and accomplished travellers ourselves, Team Exotic recognise no two holidays are the same and specialise in tailor-made individual and group holidays, offering practical advice based on our personal travel experiences, a professional approach and seamless travel arrangements.

We offer an extensive product range varying from economy hotels to the most exotic hotels, spas and resorts, private tours and luxurious rail journeys. With the expertise to design customised itineraries giving total flexibility and the ability to arrange private transfers, excursions and organised tours.  Most of our packages can be operated in reverse or modified to suit any requirements.

Our programs are designed to ensure you get the most out of your trip. Let Exotic Holidays take you to the less frequented places to experience the sights, monuments and tourist attractions while experiencing local life.  Walk with the people, stroll through village markets, share in the cooking and eating of local cuisine, learn first-hand about unfamiliar cultures and traditions while creating memories to treasure a lifetime.

If you are keen to volunteer for a good cause, we can assist in finding a local NGO where you can give your expertise for any amount of time you can spare – be it a week or 12 months...from teaching English in a remote school to helping in a blind school, from building temporary shelters to caring at old-age homes...the opportunities are immense...and your skills are needed!

Plan your next holiday with us! Talk to your preferred Travel Agent or Broker to contact us. 

Exotic Holidays offer unique programs, most competitive deals and the highest standard of service for which we have been recognized as:

Runner Up: Best Wholesaler – International Product, NZ Travel Industry Awards 2012                                                                                                                                   

Winner: Travel Managers Group “Supplier of the Year 2014” Award                                                                                                                                                                

Winner: Best our Operator to India from Australasia Region 2015 (Ministry of Tourism, Government of India) 

Winner: Travel Managers Group “Supplier of the Year 2017” Award

Finalist: Best Niche Wholesaler, TAANZ National Travel Industry Awards 2018

Exclusive New Zealand GSA for Fez Travel

                         

                                                           

Work with us: If you are interested in joining the team at Exotic Holidays contact us at info@exoticholidays.co.nz

Meet our team

George Thanickal

George is an experienced travel professional, did masters in Business administration from Auckland and followed his passion in Travel Industry. Positive and succeed in the industry from last seven years, he has travelled extensively in India and South East Asia. Email george@exotic.net.nz
 
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Tina Khurana

Originally from India, Tina loves working in travel as much as she loves to travel herself. She is passionate about travelling and has visited many places including India, all over New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Indian Subcontients . Tina understands that every client is different, but gives them all the same top class treatment, regardless if they are booking 1 nights accommodation or a 3 week package to some Exotic destintion. Tina's role at Exotic Holidays is in service and reservations and to ensure that her clients dream come true. Email tina@exotic.net.nz

 

Tess Kursheva 

Tess is a well experiance travel professional and has been to many parts of the world including Europe, Malyasia, Indonesia, she is originnaly from Russia and she can help you design special itineraries. She is an amazing person to deal with and will ensure that her clients get the best service. Email tess@exotic.net.nz

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Michelle Dolan

With over 25 years experience working in the travel industry working in various roles from retail to airline and to wholesale she has a wealth of experience and works as BDM for Lower North Island and Upper South Island. She has travelled to over 35 different countries and loves travelling. She is hoping to go to some new destinations this year. Michelle loves working with the travel agents and building and growing the relationships with them. She loves imparting her knowledge about the wonderful Exotic Holidays products.

 

Lynn Meechen  

Lynn has been in the travel industry for 26 years now (in wholesale, retail as well as corporate) and brings with her great skills and worldwide experience and a good understanding of the client/agent relationship. She has travelled extensively worldwide and she is always willing to an unforgatable experiance to her clients. Email lynn@exotic.net.nz

Yogi Batra 

Yogi has lived and worked in Dubai for 14 years, before finally settling in New Zealand . Yogi's travels have taken him around Europe, America, Asia. He is really passionate about traveling and enjoys every destination & the experience it has to offer. At Exotic Holidays, Yogi works as BDM for Northland, Auckland, Waikato, and bay of Plenty, he is also looking after Marketing and Contracting – ie. Sales visit, Flyers, Editorials, Newsletters, Advertising & Media related information to ensure our customers are up to date with our products and services. Email yogi@exotic.net.nz

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Rahul Sharma

With over 30 years of high profile travel industry experience from India, Middle East and New Zealand, Rahul brings a wealth of knowledge from over 40 destinations that he has visited (many of them multiple times) and he is always eager to share his knowledge with his agents and clients. As he says “passion for his work runs in his blood”, he sets very high standards of work ethics, customer service and overall professionalism. Under his guidance, Exotic Holidays has achieved many national and international recognitions but the most important ones, which we get every day, are the commendation emails from the clients for giving them a great holiday experience. Rahul has a great team to work with and considers them as part of his family. Email rahul@exotic.net.nz