Croydon Travel was established in Croydon, Melbourne in 1971. Within the last 50 years Croydon Travel has grown from a small suburban travel agency to a highly regarded international tour operator that services travelers throughout Australia and overseas.

Phil Asker opened Croydon Travel with his father and the company successfully operated out of the same Croydon location till December 2020. From August 2022 we have moved into a new serviced office in Croydon and are available to meet clients via appointment only.

Croydon Travel has always been much more than a suburban travel agency and they operated their first international tour in December 1971 to Fiji.  Croydon Travel has since developed an international reputation as Australia’s leading creator, promoter and operator of luxury tours, innovative charter flights, private train tours and exceptional cruises.

We are proud to have started the iconic travel brands of Captains Choice Tours and Antarctica sightseeing flights.

As part of our company philosophy we have made significant donations over recent years to a number of charities – such as Clean up Australia, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Camp Quality, Make a wish Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis & Ronald McDonald House. These have been from our special projects of Captains Choice Tours and Antarctica Sightseeing Flights.

Croydon Travel has been highly recognised in the travel industry winning Travel Industry Awards for Best Metro

Travel Agency in 1995 and 1998 and the AFTA Perpetual Trophy for services to the Travel Industry in 1999/2000.

Jamie Davison was also awarded Best First year employee in Travel at the Australian Travel Awards in 1995.

In October 2002 we were particularly thrilled to be a finalist in the Maroondah Business Excellence awards –  and even more elated to receive the accolade of “Best Maroondah Business”.

We are also very proud of developing conference and incentive trips for KFC Australia, McDonalds, Kenworth and Thirsty Camel over many years.

We pride ourselves on going above and beyond for our clients and look forward to developing personal relationships well into the future

As we celebrate our 50th year in the industry we know our experience will be a key factor in clients wanting to utilise our services.

JAMIE DAVISON

My name is Jamie and I have been in the travel industry for 30 years.

In 1994 I began work as a junior travel consultant at Croydon Travel after completing a 2 year Associate Diploma in Travel and Tourism.

That same year I was awarded  as the best first year travel employee at the Australian Travel Awards.

It is now my huge honor to be the owner and manager of Croydon Travel as we celebrate 50 years of servicing our clients and being a trusted brand in the travel industry.

I love working with my clients to tailor make their amazing holidays plans. My experience in knowing the best cruise, airline, hotel, tours for each particular client and is something I pride myself on. Areas of expertise would be USA, Europe and South America. However I have been very privileged to plan holidays to virtually everywhere in the world. If I haven’t been there myself, I will find someone who has and give first hand knowledge and feedback.

My interest also is in cruising and the amazing experience of only unpacking once and exploring some many places.

I would be pleased to cater a cruise to your requirements.

I have travelled to over 75 countries and been very lucky to escort tour groups to all the major continents. My highlights would have to be Cuba, Peru, Alaska, Kenya and my personal favorite cruising the Kimberley from Darwin to Broome.

Over the past 10 years I have taken a real interest in family group travel. I have found multi generational time together to be a real highlight for all involved. Finding the perfect cruise, island getaway or group tour for a variety of age categories is now a real specialty of mine.

I still love travelling and now share that passion with my wife and two daughters.

During the covid times of 2020 it became apparent to me how important an experienced travel manager is for my clients as we negotiated airline changes, country entry requirements and of course refunds. My clients tell me that by having someone reliable they could contact and assist them gave them extreme confidence in my expertise.

I now look forward to making your travel dreams a reality.

ANGELA ROUNTOS

My career in Travel began over 20 years ago, from V-Line Holidays to Australian Pacific Tours to Captains Choice Tours. For the past 10 years at Croydon Travel I have been able to bring my knowledge and passion for travel to clients to ensure their holiday experience is memorable and stress free. Whether you are on a budget or can indulge in the ultimate luxury, I have experience in all styles of travel.

I have been blessed to have travelled extensively and I try to get away at least once a year to somewhere I haven’t been before to update my knowledge and experience. Whether this is via a cruise, road trip or an escorted tour.

My latest travel adventures have been to Norway and Finland to see the Northern Lights and from Montreal to Key West in the United States via cruise and a road trip.

Other destinations I have explored include Morocco, Tanzania, Namibia, Egypt, the Middle East, South Africa, most of Europe, Canada, India, Vietnam, Japan, China, Singapore, South Pacific Islands and many more.

The way we travel has changed due to Covid-19. Navigating the world of airline rules, visas, tour operators, cross-borders, changing seasons, health precautions, visas as well as offering personal recommendation, service, care and compassion will give you confidence to know that your trip is in the hands of the right person.

Do not hesitate to contact me on angela.rountos@croydontravel.com.au to start making your next travel plans.

VIKKI GOSLING

Beginning my career in 1994, I completed a 2-year Associate Diploma in Travel and Tourism which is where I met Jamie, having worked regionally in West Gippsland for most of my 30-year travel career, I am thrilled to now be part of the Croydon Travel team.

I have been fortunate to have travelled to over 40 countries and booked many trips for different clients to all corners of the globe, my areas of expertise are the USA & Caribbean, Western Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific region along with Cruising.

I have a passion for escorting tour groups and have taken groups to China, Norfolk Island, New Zealand and Christmas/Cocos Keeling Islands.

The highlights of my travels would have to be seeing the Gorillas in Uganda, exploring the spectacular Patagonia regions of Chile & Argentina, tracing the steps of the Anzacs in Belgium and experiencing the happiest country in the world, Bhutan.

Creating bespoke travel itineraries for my clients is what I am passionate about, ensuring that I match your holiday to your unique interests.   Travel opens you up to a world of different perspectives, cultures, and unique experiences. Whether you are a budget traveller or like the finer things in life with some luxury or anything in between, travelling for business, going on a family adventure, cruising the rivers and seas, or are a traveller looking for your first adventure, let me bring my expertise and eye for detail to your next holiday. I take the stress out of it all so you can sit back and enjoy your holiday, knowing that you have someone in your corner every step of the way.