Matt Knowles has owned and operated Sea Escape TRAVEL for 10 years, specializing in travel to The South Pacific (AUSTRALIA, New Zealand, FIJI, and The Cook Islands). He is the recipient of TWO prestigious OPAL AWARDS from Tourism Australia for excellence in promoting Australia. Matt has personally traveled to The South Pacific several times and has extensive training in the states & territories of the Islands. He knows these regoins and can arrange the simple to the most complex travel plans. In addition to PREMIER Aussie Specialist certification, Matt is a Certified Destination Specialist (DS) and Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) from the Travel Institute. Also holds creditials for MATAI Agent (FIJI), KIWI (New Zealand, and for The Cook Islands.)He is also an Advanced SCUBA Instructor. Any trips with diving can be easily arranged. Matt has dived around the world, including Australia's Great Barrier Reef - more than once! His small and personal office is operated from his home, and offers custom individualized service, attention to detail, and best value pricing to all clients. He'll make this your best "escape" ever!