About
Hi, I'm Casey Sholson (he/him)
Senior Travel Consultant, xtravel
I work best with intrepid clients who want more than a standard itinerary and understand the value of thoughtful planning. My focus is on trips that balance experience and ease, from multi-stop journeys to remote destinations and high-touch travel that still feels accessible rather than out of reach.
My background spans high-end tourism, with a strong understanding of what elevates a journey. Timing, flow, contingency planning, and attention to detail matter. To me, luxury is not about excess. It is about travel that works smoothly and feels well considered at every step.
Behind the scenes, I thrive on logistical puzzles. Complex routings, layered itineraries, and solving the tricky details are where I do my best work. The goal is always the same. Calm, considered travel that feels quietly seamless.
As part of the award-winning xtravel team, I'm proud to say that we have an incredible history of delighting customers up and down New Zealand, but as a local agency, we're committed to the wellbeing of our community. We support inititives across the South Island, from Baskets of Blessing, to Remarkable Theatre and the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra.
Get in touch, I'm looking forward to creating an incredible holiday just for you - creating memories that will last a lifetime.
How I work
1. A conversation
Tell me what you're picturing, even if it's just a feeling, not a destination yet.
2. A plan, tailored
I put together an itinerary built around your pace, budget, and priorities.
3. Support throughout
From booking to touchdown, I'm on call if anything needs to change.
Where I specialise
Well-travelled, and still planning
I only plan trips to places I understand — either from having travelled there myself, or from building itineraries there for clients. Hover or tap a country below to see which is which, and any journal entries that go with it.
Countries I've travelled to
Anguilla,Antigua and Barbuda,Australia,Bahamas,Barbados,Belize,British Virgin Islands,Canada,China,Colombia,Costa Rica,Croatia,Egypt,Fiji,France,Greece,Indonesia,Italy,Jordan,Kazakhstan,Kyrgyzstan,Mexico,Monaco,Montenegro,New Zealand,Saba,St Barths,St Kitts and Nevis,St Maarten,St Martin,Switzerland,Tajikistan,Thailand,United States,Uzbekistan,Vanuatu,Vietnam
Trips I've planned
Antarctica,Argentina,Australia,Brazil,Cambodia,Canada,Costa Rica,Czech Republic,Estonia,Fiji,France,Hungary,Indonesia,Ireland,Italy,Japan,Mexico,Monaco,New Caledonia,New Zealand,Peru,Philippines,Portugal,Samoa,South Africa,South Korea,Spain,Sri Lanka,Sweden,Switzerland,Thailand,The Netherlands,United Arab Emirates,United Kingdom,United States,Vanuatu