The YOU Travel Eltham Team

Patrick Dyer
Director

​​I have 27 years experience in the Travel industry and started Eltham Travel Centre Ltd trading as You Travel Eltham in April 1995. I have traveled to over 60 countries in the World and some of them many times. I particularly enjoy all of Europe, Canada & Alaska and South America.
I have hosted many groups over the years to Music festivals and shows, Canada and Alaska, South America, Croatia, River cruising and Ocean cruising in Europe, River cruising in Russia, The Kimberley Wilderness and Tasmania in Australia.
I have hosted 2 groups to the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany which is only held every 10 Years. I was there in 2000 and 2010 and will be doing the next one in 2020. Advise me of your interest.
See our hosted groups section for upcoming tours and cruises.
Cruising is my real passion and I have currently cruised 60 times with more planned. I have cruised with the following cruise lines: Cunard, Princess Cruises, P & O Australia, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Holland America, APT River cruises in Europe & Russia, Carnival Cruises, Star Clipper Cruises and NCL Cruises
Freephone from a landline: ​(06) 759 9111 or Mobile: 027 214 9925
Contact Pat: pat@elthamtravel.co.nz

Clyde Whitmore
Manager

​Originally from Zimbabwe Clyde has been resident in New Zealand for over 19 years. He has a passion for Africa and specialises in escorting small group tours back to his home continent. And when he’s not on safari in Botswana or white water rafting on the Zambezi River, Clyde can be found behind his desk in Eltham coming up with a travel deal to suit you. With over 32 years in the travel industry, Clyde has the experience to lead the dedicated team at YOU Travel Eltham.
Clyde says: “Often the cliché “team” is used flippantly but I really believe it is what sets us apart. We work together as a team in the best interests of our clients. If one of us feels a colleague will better serve a client because of their knowledge of a particular destination, we are happy to work together or refer them on as, at the end of the day, it’s all about our clients and their travel requirements. We are situated in a place where foot traffic is virtually non existent yet the fact that we continue to grow the business with both new and repeat clientele is testimony to the service we offer. I have every confidence in our ability to deliver the best possible service and value to our clients.”
See our website www.onsafari.co.nz for details of the small group tours I host to Africa.
Contact Clyde: clyde@elthamtravel.co.nz

Nicola Lambkin 
​Senior Consultant

 I’ve been with the company since 2006 bringing with me a mixed background in law, finance, retail and event management. I’ve travelled to Canada, USA, Australia, most of the Pacific Islands, Africa, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Holland, Germany and Singapore.
I’m passionate about selling cruising and I have enjoyed escorting many groups around the Pacific. I am a qualified Cruise Commodore with P & O and Princess cruise lines and know their product well. I’ve cruised with Sitmar, P & O, Princess, Cunard, Blue Lagoon, APT, Victoria Cruises, and just  recently with NCL in Alaska. I’m also an avid reader and often have my head in a book researching interesting destinations for my clients to travel to. Every year I plan and host a trip showcasing a different region of New Zealand, so I know our own beautiful country pretty well.
I’m married with two grown up daughters. I live in Inglewood and in my spare time I enjoy gardening, reading, local theatre, camping, good friends, great food and the occasional Gin and Tonic! I enjoy helping people make their travel dreams come true and hearing all about their holidays when they return home.
Contact Nicola: nicola@elthamtravel.co.nz

Chiara Foxwell
​Trainee Consultant

​Chiara joined the team at YOU Travel Eltham on a part time basis shortly after returning from her wedding in Phuket, Thailand in 2017.
She has had the pleasure of exploring; South Africa, Zimbabwe, England, Scotland, Wales, Italy, Dubai, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Australia as well as cruising with P&O Cruises to Vanuatu and New Caledonia which has inspired her to embark on an exciting career in the travel industry!
Chiara is looking forward to growing her knowledge and experience in all aspects of travel and helping you plan your dream holiday.
Chiara joins us in the office on Thursdays & Fridays.
Contact Chiara: chiara@elthamtravel.co.nz