About Us
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Spa Travel is the culmination of two passions: the love of travel and holistic health & wellness. Being cocooned in Papaya leaves in Fiji, exfoliated with Coffee Scrub in Bali and slathered with Mud in Rotorua is all in the name of research for Sharon O’Brien, director of Spa Travel. Sharon researches and experiences the latest in spa treatments and alternative therapies both here in New Zealand and around the globe. This extensive knowledge together with her vast palette of exciting destinations creates the ulitmate in wellness experiences - just for you. |
Sharon became interested in natural therapies in her early twenties, using essential oils to rejuvenate and energise while studying. This lead her to using aromatherapy increasingly in her personal and professional life. After 12 years in retail and corporate travel, Sharon started to apply a more holistic approach to life. She left her full time job and studied aromatherapy and massage in Auckland. Having completed her aromatherapy and massage diploma in 2000 with honours, she was snapped up by The Aromatherapy Company. Sharon freelanced to them over the next year and a half - writing articles on wellness and Aromatherapy, training staff, and expanding their already diverse Aromatherapy product range.
Once again the ‘travel bug’ bit - and she re-entered the travel industry- an industry she found too hard to stay away from. Fast forward a few years….Spa Travel was born!
Sharon and her team travel the world to keep ahead of what’s new in spa travel, the latest in health retreats and wellness destinations. The team have honed their skills in developing unique spa and holistic travel experiences for the individual, group or corporate traveller. When at home, the “Spa Travellers” research retreats and resorts to bring the best selection to you.
Sharon is an experienced tour escort & guide having escorted many corporate, special interest and travel agent groups to destinations throughout the world. She delivers a refreshingly fun approach to all groups she escorts. She has over 20 years experience in the travel industry, has lived in Ireland where she originates from, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. She has travelled extensively throughout Europe, United Kingdom & Ireland, Egypt, South East Asia, Australasia, Pacific Islands and North America. Her favourite picks are Bali, Greece, Italy and of course- Ireland!
When she is not travelling, Sharon loves to salsa dance, zumba, practice yoga and learn more about the latest in the spa & natural therapy world.
Spa Travel are the only travel agency in New Zealand with trained consultants offering expertise in both travel and holistic therapies. The perfect team for you.