Tuesday, 19 July 2011

Dont stay at home....go overseas for schoolies


Who we are:

Unleashed Travel specialises in overseas group travel packages for school leavers, looking for the ultimate experience. “Schoolies Weeks” or “Leavers” is a right of passage for Australians so why not have a trip of a lifetime?
We have spent years researching exotic locations such as Fiji, Bali and Vanuatu to ensure we have the perfect mix of sun, fun and safety.
Unleashed Travel is an Australian licensed and registered travel company.

What we do:

We offer two types of trips:
1. “Schoolies only” (Fiji, Vanuatu) – These trips are specifically for 17 and 18 year olds only. We charter entire island resorts and therefore control who comes on the island and in the resort. The island resorts are staffed with increased security and the “Unleashed Crew”. Every resort has an Australian resident DJ for the week.
2. “Schoolies” (Bali) – These trips are designed for schoolies aged between 17 and 18 although we do not restrict older travellers from booking. Unlike Fiji and Vanuatu we cannot charter island resorts in Bali and manage who enters. The hotel and resorts will still be staffed with “Unleashed Crew”.

Unleashed Crew - Schoolies Weeks

The “Unleashed Crew”:

The “Unleashed Crew” is a team of experienced travellers from various backgrounds including, youth workers, teachers, university students and personal trainers. The “Crew” are all senior first aid certified and experienced in managing groups. The role of the “Unleashed Crew” is:
1. Meet all Unleashed guests as they arrive at their destination. For example: When you arrive in Nadi airport you will clear customs and collect your bag and as you depart the terminal you will be met by the Unleashed crew and escorted on to the coaches.
2. Escort all Unleashed guests through the transfer process. For example: After boarding the bus in Nadi the crew will go with the you to Denerau and then escort you to the boats and then on to the island. The “Crew” are always approachable with questions, issues or concerns. The same service is applied to the return trip.
3. Available 24 hours. The “Unleashed Crew” are equipped with local mobile phones. Hotel/resort reception can call the crew anytime on your behalf.
4. On hand in case of emergency. If there is a situation whereby an Unleashed guest must leave the resort or island and visit a doctor or hospital then they will be escorted by an Unleashed Crew member. All locations have emergency action plans in place.

Crew Profile:

David Stubbs - Schoolies Weeks CrewDavid Stubbs
Age: 23
Occupation: Student, studying property economics at the University of Technology Sydney.
Years with Unleashed: This will be my 3rd year as an unleashed crew member.
Favorite destination: Plantation Island, the island itself is very spacious and has a ton of activities to do, you can never get bored on this island. Plantation Island is the closest unleashed island to the world famous surf spot cloud break and other quality waves.
Why do you like working as an Unleashed Crew Member: Our travellers are always so friendly, from the hotel staff right through to the kids and it is very infectious, you can’t help but have a good time.
What is the best thing about Unleashed Schoolies Weeks? The friends you make, even as a crew member you get to know every person on the island.
What is the best thing about travelling? Experiencing other cultures, over in Fiji you have the opportunity to watch locals perform their native dances and crack coconuts with your bear hands. Fijians have the friendliest nature; they are always laughing and generally well spirited. When you are around them it really rubs off.

Sarah Johansen
Sarah Johansen - SchooliesAge: 24
Occupation: Sales assistant at Unleashed Travel, student, studying Applied Social Science
Years with Unleashed: 2 years
Favorite Destination: Beachcomber Island Schoolies Week and Fiji Schoolies Week
Why do you like working as an Unleashed Crew Member: Sun, fun, parties and being able to be apart of an experience that the kids remember for the rest of their lives.
What is the best thing about Unleashed Schoolies? Having a whole Island resort to ourselves to create an atmosphere and party which is totally unique.
What is the best thing about travelling? Getting out of your comfort zone, seeing and experiencing new places, cultures and new people.

The Unleashed DJ’s

Each resort in Fiji and Vanuatu will have a resident DJ for the duration of schoolies week. All DJ’s play banging sets into the early hours….every night.

DJ Profile:
Name: Rad Bad a.k.a LK McKay
Age: 27
Style: Mash-up and Party Tunes
Check it: www.myspace.com/radbad4eva
DJ LK McKay

Name: Josh Moore
Age: 27
Style: A range of Indie favorites, 80's and 90's, pretty much anything you hear when you go out!
Experience - Last 3 years Dj'ing the big Indie nights around Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, playing before and after International bands such as Phoenix, and big name Australian bands such as Van She, Children Collide, Amy Meredith and Art vs Science just to name a few.
DJ Josh Moore