A Recent Journey
Montgomery in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, September 2026

Uzbekistan is an emerging travel destination, with a wealth of Middle Eastern and Soviet influences. The people are warm, friendly and welcoming; and the architecture, along with a tradition of textiles and ceramics, makes it a great country to explore. This tour was courtesy of Glenda Fagan at www.boutiquetours.com.au 

My Upcoming Travels Plans
I am still actively travelling myself and below is what I have arranged.

March 2026 Cruise Discovery Princess 

Sydney-Eden-Sydney 


March 2026 Tour 

Kangaroo Island and Cruise Murray River


May-September 2026 World Cruise Crown Princess 

Sydney - Melbourne - Adelaide - Perth -Mauritius - South Africa - Namibia - Cape Verde - Morocco - Spain - France - Belgium - Holland - Denmark - Sweden -Finland - Poland - Estonia - United Kingdom - Iceland -Canada - United States - Colombia - Panama Canal -Ecuador - Peru - Chile - Pitcairn - French Polynesia -New Zealand - Sydney


June-August 2027 Fly/Tour 

UK - Egypt - Jordan


June-September 2028 Circle Pacific Cruise Grand Princess 

Sydney - Norfolk Island - New Zealand - Fiji -Western Samoa - French Polynesia - Hawai'i - United States - Canada - Alaska - Japan - Taiwan - Hong Kong - Vietnam - Indonesia - Darwin - Cairns - Townsville - Airlie Beach - Brisbane - Sydney

Who is Michael Bampton

Founder of Travels With Montgomery

I am passionate about Travel in all forms, but especially by Air, Rail and Sea. Hailing from the UK and having family in South Africa, I have travelled back and forth over the years adding side trips here and there around Africa, Europe and the Americas. 


I have been cruising for 25 years, amassing some 48 cruises and 833 nights on the ocean. I have done both short and ultra long cruises using cruise lines such as Princess, P&O, Holland America, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Oceana and Scenic. My main ‘loyalty’ is to Princess, where I am in the top tier of their loyalty program, and am regularly invited to the cruises ‘Most Travelled Luncheon’.


My cruise experience as a consumer, gives me confidence in turning people's travel dreams into reality, and I often take a brief trip to expand my knowledge of cruise lines, which is not only essential but also incredibly rewarding. Being experienced as a passenger, I understand what consumers expect from the different levels of cruise lines and am excited to apply my knowledge to help others.


I have several cruises booked for 2026 as a ‘consumer’; in March I have a short 3 night ‘sampler’ on Discovery Princess - in my opinion one of Princess’s Best ships. Later in March I have a few days in South Australia visiting Kangaroo Island and 4 nights on the Murray Princess along the Murray River. In May I am on the 114 night World Cruise onboard Crown Princess - this is a vessel I have not sailed on, so am looking forward to exploring and researching, especially since it has had a minor refit late in 2025. 


I have travelled experience with many Airlines, in all classes of travel. I am most familiar with airlines belonging to the QneWorld alliance, holding Lifetime Gold Status with Qantas.


In 2027 I plan to go to Europe/UK, but that is not booked yet, but what I have arranged is a holiday to Egypt and Jordan, with a cruise along the Nile River. In 2028, I have already booked the 94 night Circle Pacific on board Grand Princess.


As I travel, I make notes for myself, both good and bad, which help me advise whether a particular cruise product would suit a potential client, so stay tuned as I experience these holidays.


The benefits of booking with a travelling travel agent like me include. 


Personalized service✅ 


Peace of mind✅ 


Expert knowledge✅ 


Dedicated support✅ 


Backed by an Australian Company ✅ 


Saving you time and money ✅ 

and so much more.


As an independent advisor, I rely on new business, so if you know someone who needs a hand planning their next holiday, I'm here to help make their travel dreams, or perhaps your dreams, a reality.


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