LUXURY DESTINATION TRAVEL SPECIALIST · 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE · PERSONAL, HIGH-TOUCH SERVICE
About Desire to Travel
Desire to Travel is a boutique luxury destination travel studio specialising in destination weddings, honeymoons, and romantic celebrations.
Founded by Anita Gatley, the business exists to bring clarity, calm, and genuine care to moments that matter most.
With over three decades of experience in the travel industry, Anita offers a rare combination of expertise, honesty, and deeply personal service, guiding couples through complex plans with confidence and ease.
Why Desire to Travel Exists
WHY I DO THIS
Planning a destination wedding or romantic escape can feel overwhelming, with unfamiliar destinations, countless decisions, and high emotional stakes.
Desire to Travel was created to remove that pressure and replace it with reassurance.
This work is about more than booking travel. It’s about being the steady hand during an emotional time, someone who understands the industry, the destinations, and how to make things happen without unnecessary stress.
Every journey is approached with care, intention, and respect for the people at the heart of it.
About Anita
MEET YOUR SPECIALIST
I’m Anita Gatley, founder of Desire to Travel and a specialist in luxury destination travel and romance-led celebrations.
I’ve spent over 30 years in the travel industry, working across leisure, group travel, and destination events. Over time, I found my true niche in destination weddings and romantic travel, where thoughtful planning, strong relationships, and calm decision-making make all the difference.
I’m known for being direct, honest, and deeply invested in my clients’ experience. I don’t upsell, overpromise, or hand things off to systems or assistants.
When you work with Desire to Travel, you work directly with me, from first conversation to final farewell.
What Working With Me Feels Like
Clients often tell me the same thing: “we felt like guests at our own celebration.”
My role is to:
Anticipate problems before they arise
Offer clear, honest advice
Manage logistics quietly and efficiently
Advocate for your experience at every step
From flights and guest coordination to destination requirements and supplier relationships, everything is handled with care so you can stay present and enjoy the journey.
What Guides My Work
AT THE HEART OF DESIRE TO TRAVEL ARE A FEW NON-NEGOTIABLES
Honesty.
Clear advice, realistic expectations, no fluff.
Integrity.
Long-term relationships over quick wins.
Expertise.
Decades of experience and destination knowledge.
Adaptability.
Every couple, destination, and celebration is different.
These values shape how I work, who I work with, and the experience I create.
Professional Affiliations & Recognition
Desire to Travel is aligned with trusted industry organisations and destination partners. These affiliations reflect a commitment to professionalism, financial protection, and long-standing supplier relationships.
Client Words
WE HAD NO IDEA WHERE TO START.
We loved the idea of a wedding overseas but had no idea where to start.
Meeting Anita felt like exactly what we needed; she brought clarity, calm, and complete confidence to the process.
From coordinating our guests’ travel to guiding us through every decision, everything felt stress-free.
Our wedding in Rarotonga was perfect, and we couldn’t have done it without her.
Destination Wedding, Rarotonga
If This Feels Like the Right Fit
If you’re planning a destination wedding, honeymoon, or romantic escape and want thoughtful guidance from someone who genuinely cares, I’d love to talk.
