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Welcome to The Departure Desk
Destinations
We go everywhere, but here are our key destinations.
Bali and Lombok
Indonesia
The island of Gods and it's smaller neighbour are popular destinations for a tropical getaway. Experience the magic of these islands through our 20+ year experience in the region.
Europe
Continent
Where our roots extend from. See what brings us back to Europe time and time again. From cosmopolitan London to ancient Greece, we've explored the continent west to east.
Australia
Continent
Our home base and backyard where we love to play. See everything Australia has to offer from the barren red desert to the tropical rainforests.
Canada
North America
A home-away-from home. Canada is our base in the North Americas. Discover the rugged landscape and fall in love with winter all over again in this magical place.
Travel Guides
Planning a holiday is an exciting task that can come with plenty of destinations to choose from. Make it an even easier task with this guide on how to choose your next holiday destination. Guess less and plan your dream trip with The Departure Desk.
Heading on holiday is exciting! But, don’t get yourself tangled up in a sticky situation. The Departure Desk is here to help make sure your trip runs as smoothly as possible. Avoid these 5 travel mistakes to ensure your next holiday is a success.
Packing luggage can be a challenge at the best of times, but we at The Departure Desk have put together a guide to make packing easier so you can focus on your upcoming trip. Here are 5 helpful tips to help you pack well for your upcoming trip.
Escape The Ordinary
Our Vision
The Departure Desk is where every trip takes off. We are here to help you better plan your travel and have an unforgettable experience.
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If you like authenticity, new experiences, challenging yourself and discovering new cultures and ways of life, then this is your first destination.
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Find travel blogs, itineraries, inspiring artwork and more to start planning your next adventure.
The Departure Desk was founded by Georgia, an excitable young lady from Australia who just can't seem to stay put in one place for too long.
She's travelled to 33 countries, lived in three of them and had an array of experience in the tourism industry. Specialising in tourism marketing, her experience is not limited to travel bookings, tour guiding (including raft guiding!), ski instructing, bus driving and more. She is incredibly passionate about travelling and wants to share her experience with the world.
Curated accommodation
Apartment Azul is your specially curated space in Adelaide, South Australia. Check-in and see for yourself.
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Enquiries can be directed to hello@thedeparturedesk.com for a special direct-booking rate.
One of the best rated accommodations in Adelaide, Apartment Azul is a self-contained one-bedroom apartment in downtown Adelaide.
Walking distance from all major sights, including Adelaide Oval, Rundle Mall and the Adelaide Central Market, it's the perfect home-base for your next visit to Adelaide.
Reviews
"Wonderful place. RIght in the heart of Adelaide - perfect location for restaurants and bars."
- Owen. H
"Nice and clean apartment in the city center of Adelaide, with very detailed and clear instructions! Many amenities are within walking distance from the apartment, and the kitchen is well equipped for self-catering. We enjoyed our stay in apartment Azul!"
- Cynthia. O
"The Departure Desk has been so helpful in helping me plan upcoming trips. I love hearing about Georgia's experiences and how I can use them on my own travels."
- Nem. L