Meet Jolanda Odermatt
Travel Advisor at Envoyage Group in Waiau Pa, Auckland
About Me
Originally from Switzerland, I found my way to New Zealand many years ago, as part of an around the world trip that has never ended. From a young age my curiosity to learn about different countries, cultures and food made me passionate to explore many popular as well as many less travelled places in this world. I have enjoyed stand-up Paddle boarding in the remote tranquility of Antarctica, dancing the night away in the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, from the culinary experiences of Sri Lanka, to eating Hotdogs at a Dodgers Baseball game, and anything in between.I'm a cruise expert with extensive destination knowledge, able to help from the simplest to the most complex itineraries there are on offer. Combined with my outstanding airfare knowledge, this helps me find the best available options for my clients.
When I'm not helping clients to fulfil their dream holiday plans, I enjoy learning, creating and trialing solutions for self-sufficient, sustainable living including organic gardening, natural health products, and learning about traditional New Zealand medicine ‘Rongoa’. All this combined with my creative flare of being a fully trained special effects Make-up Artist, I find and create a perfect balance in life.
Specialties
- Destinations
North and South America
Australia & New Zealand
Pacific Islands
Europe
- Travel Style
Expedition
Solo Travel
Touring
Around the World airfares
Rail journeys
Client Testimonials
"Jolanda was super helpful and easy to deal with. She always communicated well, she is friendly, professional and efficient and I trusted her with the process of getting me the best deal she could to visit my family in America. I would 100% recommend Jolanda to anyone planning on travelling and will definitely reach out again when the time is right for me to travel abroad again."
– Halida S, Auckland
USA
"Jolanda was my travel consultant for 10 years until Covid hit and closed down her store. I had booked flights with her every year, for work overseas and for visiting family in Vancouver. She was fantastic to deal with – she got back promptly and would give me travel options to choose from. My mother visited from Vancouver most years and I often accompanied her either from Vancouver or back to Vancouver. She was always able to get us seats together, which was a challenge as my mother was booking from Vancouver with another travel agent. She also handled all my flight bookings within NZ. It was so great to requests dates for travel and then get the information that I needed. Over those years I had some odd connections, and she always dealt with the challenge with humour and professionalism. I have no hesitation in recommending Jolanda for your next big or small trip. "
– Lori D, Auckland
Canada & Germany
"I have been travelling to Europe with a group of friends on a regular basis, and was a client of Jolanda’s for much of her time at Flight Centre, in her previous role as Travel Director. Her service has always been exemplary, no task too difficult or beyond her sense of duty and care. Her extensive knowledge as a traveller always benefited us and saved us from many a tourist pitfall! I am thrilled to see her rejoin the travel and tourism industry and would not hesitate to work with her again. It is wonderful to see you back Jolanda!"
– S Schuster – Auckland
Europe