My cultural identity is Russian and I am an Australian citizen. I was brought up in a Russian speaking household in Australia to love all things Russian and to speak Russian, which of course I still speak well and thus being bilingual makes it all the more interesting. I have always considered myself to be Russian in many things!
Since 1972 I have been a travel agent and many have travelled through my company. My reviews speak for themselves. In 2009 I moved to become a Home-Based Travel Agent and have never looked back.
When the pandemic hit, the travel business stopped. Many said it would never revive. Some even suggested I give up on being a travel agent. I refused to just give up as I was certain that in time, travel would resume and it is starting now.
However I did not want to waste the time being depressed, I decided to be creative, especially with the negative comments I received when I rethought what can be done! I decided to add Wellness, Personal Care, Health & Beauty to my travel products and in time this is happening. It is indeed possible to travel with the wellness products as well as use them at home too. Honesty has always been my policy as well. Being frank about what I do, is best.
Skilled in Luxury Travel, Adventure Travel, Leisure Travel, Tour Management, Business Travel, and Hotel Booking Packages. Specialising in several destinations namely Russia (suspended due to war) Uzbekistan, Central Asia, USA, East Europe, Holy Land, Greece, Turkey, Vietnam, India, Maldives, Bali, Indonesia, Thailand, Dubai, South & Central America. Honeymoon and Romance Packages in Thailand, Maldives, Vietnam, India. See our various Travel and Wellness Pages on Facebook. Follow also on Instagram. Ask for my handle on Instagram and also am on LinkedIn and Twitter!
Being a professional travel agent in Australia too and being being self motivated, I am continually expanding our many destinations with my own network. We now have own network of Travel Advisors in many destinations which improves efficiency and wait times for responses will be reduced greatly.
I have never been a dreamer, dreamers stay where they are all their lives. I have a vision of what can be done, I am a believer in doing things properly, honestly and without regrets. Those who dream will always dream! I have always moved on with my plans. Creating a vision with the right Mindset, Consistency (6 days a week-not Sundays and important Russian Orthodox Holidays), Persistency, Creating the right challenge for what can be perceived with lots of love and understanding as I do in my hobbies and businesses! I am always thinking about what plans God has for me. There is always lots to learn and do. ?
Gratitude to God is a very important thing. Make gratitude to God a habit & watch your life change for the better!! I am also a firm believer in Miracles too as have experienced a few!
Wellness & Travel are strongly intertwined. Travel Advisor, Wellness Enthusiast, Wellness in Travel/Tourism.
We are committed to providing you with a great travel experience at the best available price. Our team is well trained & experts in building your dream holiday. With attention to detail and dedication to opening the World for those who want to see it. Strong sales professionals and excellent experience.
Submitted by A. Andrews on Tuesday, Oct 12, 2021
The agency specializes i trips to Russia and offwrs a variety of packages to both Europe, Asia and pacific islands. Responses are prompt and queries answered expertly. A company to recommend!
Submitted by Vladimir Danilkin on Wednesday, Oct 13, 2021
I am a supplier for Tonia (not a traveller or client) I have worked with Tonia for over 6 years now to book her clients' holidays Tonia has always been a pleasure to work with and has always done exactly as asked to pass on all we asked to her clients, always ensuring to get the best possible prices and best hotels, tours and transfers according to her clients budget and requirements. Nothing was ever a problem or trouble for Tonia, always happy to oblige and she has always looked after her clients' needs wholeheartedly too. Personally Tonia's service skills are great and an awesome travel agent to work with and who takes care of all her clients. Totally recommend Tonia and her staff.
Submitted by Olga Pitt on Friday, Oct 08, 2021
I have known Tonia for many years and know how passionate she is about travel. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Submitted by Tania on Friday, Oct 15, 2021
If you would like to have peace of mind while travelling, contact Antonina Kisliakoff of Gateway Travel. I have used her services over many years and have always been very happy with the travel arrangements she provided for me. With extensive experience in Travel business under her belt, Antonina is a most knowledgable Travel Agent, especially when it comes to some more exotic places like Russia.
Submitted by Sansnee JIROJWONG on Tuesday, Oct 12, 2021
I spent quite a few week in Russia using the services of Gateway Travel - Russian Travel and Tours. It was one of the best trips I ever had. We negotiated what and where I wanted to go and see. Hotel and a guide was arranged. I also am impressed by the driver who picked me up from and dropped me off at the airport. All staff were courteous. Itinerary was provided in advance of the actual travel day. The guides were knowledgeable. I strongly recommend the Gateway Travel to those who want to travel on your own or as a group.
Submitted by Alina W on Thursday, Oct 14, 2021
In 2017 we spent a wonderful month in Russia. As we were travelling with friends who did not speak Russian we decided to organise a tour with guides through Gateway Travel. Their agent in Russia did a fabulous job of putting together an itinerary for us taking into account our specific requirements. Their English language guides were very knowledgeable and the hotels offered to us at our price point were eminently acceptable. The agent was only a phone call away when and if there were any problems. Airport and hotel pick ups were excellent.I would recommend Gateway Travel to anyone considering travelling to Russia.
Submitted by Ninssocialmedia on Saturday, Oct 16, 2021
I like Loved ma’am Tonia she’s so accomodating and so approachable. And in terms of service, she gives her best ☺️
Submitted by Katie Kist on Monday, Oct 11, 2021
Loved the amazing Trans Mongolian trip from Beijing to Mongolia through Russia and onto Baltics Tonia organised for us a few years ago! Great service! Always happy to help! I asked a lot of questions and Tonia was always very helpful.Most certainly recommend her agency to everyone! I love it that her responses were very quick as we live in UK Thank you so much
Submitted by Kurt Finger on Wednesday, Oct 06, 2021
In 2014 after a search for a travel agency that specialized in Russia. I contacted Tonia’s travel agency. Due, to my age and not knowing the language, the requirements I had included to be met at stations plus a driver/translator. My destination was, Oryol Oblast, and further East away from Oryol, trip arrangements were made for October 2014. I can’t praise Tonia, her staff, here in Australia and Russia highly enough in meeting my requirements. The trip was a sentimental journey for me and of a few days duration only. Unfortunately shortly before the journey could be finalized I had to cancel the trip for family reasons. Because of my age, it was not feasible to defer the journey to a later date. I have recommended Tonia’s Russian Travel and Tours to others and will continue to do so.Kingsley WA 6026.
Submitted by Natalie on Tuesday, Nov 09, 2021
I have been very happy with all arrangements for travel organized by Tonia for myself and my family.Information provided as requested and follow up available. I would not hesitate to use her services again.
Submitted by Rev George Lapardin on Sunday, Oct 10, 2021
Antonina was very helpful in organising my trip to a non western country. She always had the time to speak to me and offer valuable suggestions when travelling to foreign destinations. Her experience in travel to so many unique places on the planet gives her the ability to give a more personalised service that shopfront travel agencies do not.
Submitted by Jenny on Sunday, Oct 10, 2021
Thanks for your assistance in suggesting good accomodation in Canberra. It was reasonably priced and close to where we wanted to visit
Submitted by Evgeny Shagarin on Thursday, Oct 14, 2021
Since the mid 1990s I have known Antonina Kisliakov and been in regular contact with her. I can say that she has been very passionate and devoted in selling travel to Russia! She is very direct in what can be done and has always had an excellent reputation in all she has handled.Her package is as a rule very detailed and is always to amend or change to suit the client as I could see from her advertisements.Her knowledge of Russian language aa well as her personal experience of visiting Russia are a huge bonus to her travel activities. I can easily recommend her excellent travel agency services
Submitted by Like To Trip on Friday, Oct 08, 2021
We really enjoyed their service and support. Best competitive prices. Super easy to deal with them.
Submitted by Alla on Thursday, Oct 07, 2021
Professional, helpful, quick.
Submitted by Elizabeth Sher on Sunday, Oct 10, 2021
Hello everyone! I love Tonias travels and dials,there not expensive,and the agent listens what you want and how you want to travel. I would recommend her to everyone!
Submitted by Alexander DJamirze on Friday, Oct 08, 2021
Helpful, efficient, knowledgeable, meticulous, industrious.Thank you!
Submitted by Mahony Law on Friday, Nov 05, 2021
I have found Antonina Kisliakov to be an experienced, passionate and knowledgeable Travel Agent who will make things happen for her clients, notwithstanding the obstacles.
Submitted by Vadim Leonov on Thursday, Oct 14, 2021
It is some years now now that I used Antonina's travel services to arrange an extensive customised travel package. The trip across Russia, starting from St Petersburg and Moscow and heading east on the Trans-Siberian route, stopping in several cities along the way, was well organised and included flights, train tickets and accomodation. The accomodation included home stays which made the journey more interesting.
Submitted by Kto Z on Sunday, Oct 10, 2021
Tonia and her team are very knowledgeable and helpful with excellent service. Particularly impressive how they handled the COVID challenges that showed their professionalism. Happy to recommend.
Submitted by Val Gavriloff on Friday, Oct 08, 2021
I would thoroughly recommend Gateway Travel for all travel bookings to Russia. Prior to COVID-19 we booked a trip to Russia and everything went smoothly, except that there was some kind of delay in getting the visas issued. Tonia of Gateway Travel spoke to the Russian Visa Office in Sydney, and the visa was issued without any further delay. Well done Gateway Travel. Will certainly recommend your company.
Submitted by Proyou Business Advisory on Saturday, Oct 09, 2021
Tonia is an excellent travel agent with lots of experience. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone who needs assistance in organising their next holiday
Submitted by Karen on Thursday, Oct 07, 2021
I had an emergency trip I had to make and Tonia helped me with great precision and professionalism. Nothing was too much trouble for her. I highly recommend her services.
Submitted by Hermann & Connie K. on Friday, Nov 05, 2021
For our trip to Russia my wife and I engaged Antonina Kisliakov from Gateway Travel - Russian Travel and Tours Sydney. We wanted to travel across Russia longer than the standard 30 days and also have the option of multiple entries. Antonina Kisliakov from Gateway Travel - Russian Travel and Tours Sydney organised all required papers and visas plus a lot of general information about Russia. We highly recommend Antonina Kisliakov from Gateway Travel - Russian Travel and Tours Sydney regardless what your travel requirements are. Russia is very much underrated as a holiday destination. It’s a beautiful country, lots to see and friendly people. We divinely look forward to going back there again.
Submitted by HELLO ISTANBUL TOURS on Monday, Nov 01, 2021
We have used Tonia for a number of years, and have found her passionate about what she is doing. Her knowledge of different parts of the world -Vietnam, Bali, Russia and the famous Trans Mongolian and Trans Siberian Railways, Greece, Turkey, Belarus, Ukraine, Central Europe, Holy Land, South America, Uzbekistan and other parts of Central Asia, Tanzania, has always made travelling stress free and ultimately very interesting as we believe her own adventures has given us peace of mind. Recently I asked Tonia to find out some more about other countries and she was very happy to help us out. My partner and I highly recommended Tonia as a travel agent.
Submitted by Alexei Plusch on Friday, Oct 08, 2021
great service and nothing was to hard.
Submitted by Mrs Christian on Thursday, Oct 21, 2021
Gateway travel has been specializing in bookings to Norfolk Island for many years. The owner, Tonia, has been a regular visitor to Norfolk Island and henceforth knows all the best accommodation and tours on the island. I would recommend choosing Gateway with Tonia for all your bookings to Norfolk Island.
Submitted by Vietnam To Travel on Friday, Oct 08, 2021
Thank you Tonia for an awesome trip to Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam a few years ago. We loved it very much. Such a beautiful setting to be able to relax. I fully applaud your excellent choice in suggesting Phu Quoc IslandLooking forward to returning sometime soon with my friends
Submitted by Helen Syme on Tuesday, Jan 04, 2022
I was traveling alone and it was my first time in Russia. Antonina found out what I wanted to do, made sensible suggestions and arranged everything seamlessly, from flights to visa to accommodation. At her suggestion I had a personal guide most days. This added much to my trip. Guides in both St Petersburg and Moscow were very knowledgeable and nothing was too much trouble for them. Everything was arranged so well and this contributed to the best and most educational trip I have ever had. Hope I can go againsoon
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