Boutique Travel Design

Small Group Journeys, Cruises & Tailor Made Travel

Personally designed travel for New Zealanders who want to experience the world well.

Travel designed around you

I'm Becks, a Nelson-based Personal Travel Manager helping travellers throughout New Zealand plan better holidays.

From tailor-made independent travel and stopovers to ocean and river cruises and small-group journeys, I help you make sense of the options and bring the right ones together into a trip that genuinely suits you.

With over 30 years in the travel world, I know the little things matter: the right hotel in the right location, sensible connections, a well-paced itinerary and experiences genuinely worth having.

You get the freedom of travelling your way, with the benefit of experience behind every decision and someone looking after the whole journey.

A woman with long brown hair taking a selfie on a cruise ship, with a bright blue sky and white clouds and calm water in the background.

Rebecca Macfadyen

Personal Travel Manager

Meet Becks

Find your perfect travel style

  • A sunset over the Seine River in Paris with a boat filled with people sailing, people sitting along the riverbank, and historic buildings in the background.

    River Cruises

    A relaxed way to explore, with smaller ships, fascinating places and everything taken care of along the way.

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  • Escorted Small Group Journeys

    Small group journeys personally designed and escorted by me, with the details taken care of from start to finish.

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  • A scenic view of a winding mountain road along a cliff overlooking a lake with a boat passing by, surrounded by lush green trees and misty mountains in the background.

    Ocean Cruises

    The right ship, the right itinerary and a cruise holiday that suits the way you actually like to travel.

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  • A woman with a striped shirt, white shorts, and a backpack taking a photo of a scenic coastal landscape with mountains, ocean, and lush greenery.

    Independent Travel

    Travel independently, with the important details planned for you and the freedom to explore at your own pace.

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  • Group of six people riding camels through a desert landscape with mountains in the background

    Locally Guided Group Tours

    Carefully chosen small group and guided tours, matched to your travel style, interests and pace.

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  • Boats anchored in turquoise water between lush green cliffs.

    Tailor-made Travel

    A journey designed around you, from where you stay and what you experience to how it all fits together.

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What My Travellers Say

  • Street scene in London with British flags hanging above, a white taxi, a double-decker bus, and historic buildings in the background.

    “Thank you for planning an amazing and memorable trip for us. We had a great time - no doubt due in large part to your meticulous planning, continuous follow up and general care that you took of us during our time there. We never had to worry or think about what we were doing next, or how we were going to do it, or how the quality would be, when you were involved. It was completely stress-free and lovely all round. Thank you again for everything. I have told all of my friends about you!”

    Tracey & Dan (UK, France, Italy)

  • A mountain with a staircase leading to a pagoda at the top, surrounded by green vegetation and fields in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

    “Rebecca led an exceptional escorted tour for our group of 14 travellers, ensuring a stress-free, memorable experience. With seamless airport coordination and knowledgeable local guides, every detail was expertly handled. We explored iconic sites, enjoyed personal attention, and formed lasting friendships. Thanks to Rebecca’s thoughtful planning, I felt completely confident and would love to travel with her again.”

    Jill (Vietnam & Cambodia)

  • A coastal scene with colorful houses on a rocky shoreline, a small cove with clear blue water, and people walking on the rocky cliffs under a blue sky.

    “We are both amazed and happy that you could make it so painless. The whole trip has been better than we imagined and can't thank you enough for making such wonderful arrangements everywhere. We will never take another trip without talking to you! Thanks again for everything.”

    Maurice & Jannine (Spain, Portugal & Morocco)