Alex Hannagan

With over 15 years in the travel industry, Alexandra has built a solid reputation among her loyal clients for creating truly exceptional journeys. She says, “I’m passionate about putting together unique and bespoke itineraries for my clients, to create the best travel experiences possible. My luxury travel expertise and skill in finding unusual and rare options is something I’m very proud of. However, the most important thing is the ability I have to engage with and understand each client, as each of them are very different – which is what I love.”

One of Alexandra’s most enjoyable bookings (and there are a great many) was helping a client create a spectacular 22-day Ultimate African Safari by private jet from Cairo to Capetown. This special itinerary had her client starting their adventure by dining in ancient temple ruins and navigating the Nile, next experiencing the world's greatest migration, followed by a trek in search of mountain gorillas. To top it off, the journey finished with a journey on the luxurious train known as the Pride of Africa - Rovos Rail between Pretoria and Capetown.

Her favourite personal experience is a little closer to home – Bora Bora in Tahiti. Alexandra enthuses, “Tahiti is a South Pacific destination with a chic French twist! Jumping off from your overwater bungalow into the beautiful turquoise waters is pure bliss. I also swam with dolphins when I was there last and it was one of those magical ‘pinch-me, am I’m dreaming?’ experiences.”

She also rates flying first class with Emirates from Europe to Dubai (who wouldn’t!), with its caviar served on fine china, washed down with free-flowing Dom Perignon Rosé. She says, “I wish I could have paused time; this truly was a travel memory I will never forget!”

Or how about quite a different type of travel thrill – deep sea fishing in Mexico. Alexandra fondly remembers a story with all of the right ingredients – a sunrise departure, an unexpected giant fish, a triumphant (and amusing) return and a lunch to end all lunches. (Just ask her for the full story.)

She remarks that having the opportunity to live under the Tuscan sun like a local for a period in her life was definitely foundational in her love of food and wine! Living at a villa in a vineyard in the rolling hills of Tuscany, Alexandra was able to discover why she has such a deep love for Europe and all of the wondrous flavours it has to offer!

Alexandra enthuses, “I live and breathe what I do and get such a buzz out of making people's dreams become a reality. Every travel itinerary I create is always so different from the one before. Variety truly is the spice of life!”

Alexandra would love to help create your own amazing trip.

Testimonials

Alex Hannagan and her team are incredible. They take a very personal approach to any booking as if it was their own, ensuring everything is correct right down to the minute details. Nothing is missed and every possible option is explored to ensure you receive the best of experiences. Absolutely hands down if you are looking to book that lifetime holiday, these are the people that will make that a reality for you.

Given the current status of travel globally it is important that you know too, with the numerous trips that we have had cancelled this year, Alex has worked tirelessly to obtain any refunds that are due - her commitment and dedication to her clients highlights the calibre of this incredible woman and her team at Hannagan & Grieve. When the world re-opens for business, Alex is the first person we are calling that is for sure!

Liz Boon

Last year I booked a holiday for my husband and I and four children to visit Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore. Alex was fabulous with suggestions and understanding what would make the holiday work for a family with great advice on accommodation and practical tips about lengths of stays. She had experienced some of the places we were going first hand and I found her very knowledgeable in all aspects of travel.

Then Covid struck and we were unable to go.

Since then Alex has been so helpful and worked so hard to help us with refunds for our trip. She always maintains such a positive attitude and clear communication and has been a pleasure to work with. I am so pleased we booked through Alex initially as she has followed up right up until the end.

When everything settles and we are able to travel again I will definitely book with Alex. I would highly recommend her to anyone booking an overseas holiday.

Erin Wilson

My family and I have dealt with Alex for 16 years. Over that time Alex has been amazing. Her professional manner and stress free approach made booking travel easy. Alex has organised well over 20 overseas holidays for us and she has delivered every time. Every holiday has been well thought of and planned from flights, transfers to tours, accommodation, entertainment and much, much more. Alex is so easy to talk to and thinks of every finer detail. Unfortunately this years holiday to America and Mexico was cancelled due to Covid but Alex still delivered. She worked so hard for us and got back all our money.

We really appreciated Alex and Hannagan & Greive doing this for us and we will definitely be on another big venture once the borders open. We have recommended all our family and friends to Alex over the years. Don't hesitate if you want all the stress taken out of booking a holiday. Call Alex today she will not disappoint you.

Ang Beattie

My husband and I have had the pleasure of dealing with Alex from Hannagan & Grieve for numerous overseas trips now. From multi-generational multi-family trips to the islands to action packed adventures through Europe. Every time Alex has had amazing attention to detail and taken care to suggest those special extras that make lasting memories.

It was probably our most recent experience however which showed us just how important it is to have an amazing travel agent. A long planned bucket list trip round the world for our 10yr wedding anniversary proved not possible through the COVID crisis. We heard many stories of people being left high and dry but a few months on, we count ourselves incredibly lucky to not have lost a dollar. Alex worked tirelessly to get us refunds on flights, accommodation, transfers & activities. As if that wasn’t enough I was almost in tears when arriving home on the day we were supposed to have been leaving for our bucket list trip, only to drive in the driveway & find flowers from Alex sent from the South Island just to brighten my day as she knew we had been looking forward to our trip for such a long time.

We are so looking forward to a time when we can resurrect our dream travel plans and wouldn’t deal with anyone else but Alex from Hannagan & Grieve

Tash Callister

Alex is the best! She thinks of everything to make your trip so special. Professional, friendly and nothing’s a problem. She thinks of the small details that make such a difference. Give her a call - you won’t regret it!

Ursula McEntyre

More About Me

Places Visited

Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, China, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin (French part), Singapore, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), South America, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vatican City, Vietnam

Destination Specialties

Africa, Caribbean, European, North America

Experience Specialties

Food & Wine, Luxury, Premium Airfare, Round the World