Welcome, my name is Chantel and I am your personal Travel Counsellor.
I live in Allen’s Nek in Johannesburg, however I’m a Capetonian born and bred.
I have over 20 years of experience in the travel industry and I joined Travel Counsellors in 2016, where I have started my own travel franchise. I have gained invaluable knowledge over the years by taking on leadership roles and learning all aspects of the travel industry. This knowledge will benefit you, my client, as I take on the responsibility of ensuring that I not only meet but exceed your expectations. No detail is too small!
I have personally travelled to the United Kingdom, Mauritius, Kuala Lumpur, Las Vegas, Paris, Amsterdam, Bali, Dubai, India, Thailand, Malawi, Uganda, Cancun, Australia, Croatia and throughout beautiful South Africa.
I have experience in travel from family holidays, honeymoons, business travel, group bookings, organised tours, school and sports tours and anything to do with travel. I have learnt that no query in this industry is the same and I love the challenge of putting together an itinerary that I have never done before.
I love being a Travel Counsellor because I can offer my clients the best service by working out of the comfort of my home all the while giving them the full attention that they desire. I will go the extra mile to ensure that no detail has been forgotten. I have access to deals at very competitive prices – no matter where you want to travel to.
My loyal clients speak with praise and satisfaction for the memories they cherish on the vacation trips that we planned together. It would be my pleasure to offer my services and to create your lifetime memories by planning your unique dream holiday!
My customer stories
Sent by Caroline Makgabo
Pretoria 22/10/2025
Good day Chantel
Thank you so much for helping us to get a beautiful experience, will always recommend you to people
Sent by Joelene Sampear
Centurion 22/10/2025
Hi Chantel,
We’ve returned from Zanzibar, and I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for all your effort and care in making this trip such a memorable experience.
From the start, your patience, professionalism, and attention to detail ensured that every part of our journey ran smoothly. The travel bag with its thoughtful accessories and perfectly organized documents was such a special touch, and the luggage tags made spotting our bags a breeze – every little detail reflected your care and passion for what you do.
Thank you once again for going above and beyond to make our travels easy and stress-free.
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!
Thanks
Joe
Sent by Sam Chikowe
San Antonio 29/09/2025
Excellent services from Chantel. All her paper work is always in order
Sent by Philippe Salazar
Cape Town 08/09/2025
Chantel is swift, caring, efficient - and always in great spirits
Sent by Albertino Pereira Silva
Cape Town 31/08/2025
Hi Chantel,
Thank you , its been a bit crazy catching up.
I would like to thank you for everything you have done , it was great dealing with you, and I will give your details to anyone who wants to fly.
Sent by Wellington Moyo
Phoenix 19/08/2025
She's so friendly , very patient and so quick
Sent by Kendall Coles
East London 25/07/2025
Awesome service and always helpful.
Sent by Albertino Pereira Silva
Cape Town 28/05/2025
Chantel has been super helpful in processing my needs. From the first contact to now. She has been the sole reason I have processed my trip with Travel Counsellors.
Sent by Winette Oelofsen
Brisbane 24/02/2025
Chantel was so helpful, will recommend her to everybody
Sent by Ilanie Erasmus
Johannesburg 07/02/2025
Friendly and efficient service and goes the extra mile
Sent by LeeAnn Barnett
Johannesburg 03/02/2025
Chantel is just the best. Always willing to help a traveler out.
Sent by Bruce Forgrieve
Cape Town 17/10/2024
Great service. Very Grateful
Sent by Martin van Rooyen
Potchefstroom 17/09/2024
Chantel, with great enthusiasm and friendly service, you are always available and willing to assist. Thank you so much. Kind Regards, Martin van Rooyen and Sons.
Sent by Ilia Ambrosio
Johannesburg 29/07/2024
Best service, have used her before and I will continue to use Chantel Smuts for all travel arrangements.
Sent by Nadia Genlloud
Krugersdorp 08/07/2024
Chantel is extremely accommodating, friendly, helpful. She's the best. Highly recommended. Gives me the peace of mind that everything will be ok.
Sent by Eleasha Thomas
Johannesburg 21/06/2024
I'm on the airplane and I'm sitting in a magnificent seat again Chantel. I just want to say to you that you've been so instrumental in this entire trip, you've made it so much easier. It's been very stressful being so short notice and it's been a tough trip but it was the most beautiful country and honestly my travel arrangements were the best ever. I will only use you for my travel trips going forward. I just wanted to say thank you for everything. You're amazing. You can be super proud of the way you conducted this entire thing and you've been so exceptionally professional and I really appreciate it. Thank you for everything.
Sent by Josandra Henstock
Mossel Bay 21/06/2024
Duisende dankies!!! Dankie vir jou altyd vriendelike en behulpsame diens. Jy is super!!
Sent by Thembi Mamfunda
Johannesburg 14/06/2024
The score is 10/10 super good and very impressive
Sent by Marco Faccio
Harare, Zimbabwe 03/06/2024
Chantel is on hand to help, and that is a great comfort to know.
Sent by Josandra Henstock
Cape Town 08/05/2024
Chantel is the best!! Very professional and always walk the extra mile. Highly recommended.
Sent by Dina Sagia
Greece 08/03/2024
Chantel is extremely responsive, attentive and reliable. I'm so grateful to have her as my travel agent.
Sent by Martin van Rooyen
Potchefstroom 15/01/2024
I have been using you as my go-to for a couple of years and do recommend you to everyone regarding travel arrangements.
My vote is a 10.
Sent by Ilia Ambrosio
Johannesburg 15/11/2023
Always helpful and understanding , does all she can to accommodate any requests made, simply put I have used her services on various occasions. Would rate higher but you only go to 10.
Sent by Muthuphei Ramuhashi
Pretoria 14/11/2023
Always organizes the best holidays at all times!
Sent by Cristina Batten
Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg 20/09/2023
Thank you so much for booking my upcoming travel ticket , booking my ticket through you was an awesome experience and you went out of your way to make sure all my needs were met. You are phenomenal.
Sent by Clyde Batten
Randpark Ridge, Johannesburg 12/09/2023
Chantel always makes the booking process easy and efficient.
Sent by Stuart Andrews
Cape Town 06/09/2023
Chantel is always very professional and really goes out of her way to accommodate our travel requests. It is not the first neither will it be the last time we do business together.
Sent by Dirk Van de Walle
United Kingdom 06/09/2023
Good kind friendly service, reliable and always trying her best to accommodate.
Sent by Ellie Lawrence
Cape Town 25/07/2023
I wish to thank you for all your efforts in making our travel arrangements go so smoothly. Although I travelled separately to my husband, you made such an effort to combine our travels back home, so that we could sit together. I must compliment your efforts as your travel service to us was exemplary! I will certainly use your services ongoing.
Sent by Hilary Maponga
Zimbabwe 05/07/2023
She is an excellent personal Travel Counsellor. She is really a sweet person. l will recommend all my friends and family to work with her.
Sent by Esther Campher
Johannesburg 15/06/2023
Fast, friendly, helpful, informative and efficient service, listens to her clients and did not once get annoyed with all our changes!
Sent by Janine Francis
Johannesburg 30/05/2023
Amazing service, friendly and quick response no matter how many times a question is asked.
Sent by Glen Miller
Johannesburg 30/05/2023
Chantel provides excellent service to me personally and my business!
Sent by Janine Francis
Johannesburg 26/05/2023
Amazing service, friendly and quick response no matter how many times a question is asked.
Sent by Nadia Genlloud
Johannesburg 26/05/2023
Chantel service is fantastic wouldn't use anyone else.
Sent by Phillimina Sarlie
Johannesburg 15/05/2023
Thank You Chantel for the service offered to our 3man group. I would definitely recommend your services as I was recommended by my daughter Crystal Human.. Once again Thank You!
Sent by Luz Helena Beltran-Gomez
Cape Town 12/05/2023
Dear Chantel. Our holiday was perfect, magical. And it was so thanks to your excellent work. I appreciate all you have done. It was really seamless and enjoyable. It would not have been so fantastic if it wasn't for your absolute attention to every detail.
Sent by Lee Ann Barnett
Johannesburg 05/05/2023
Chantel is amazing!!! She’s been helping me travel to many parts of the world, for a good few years now. Chantel is efficient, reliable and always, I mean always willing to help. Chantz you are a rockstar. Thank you for being you… Can’t wait for the next trip…
Sent by Susan Wridgway
Cape Town 24/03/2023
Her service is very professional and her commitment to provide a service is absolutely wonderful. And on top of that she accommodates the clients needs and is a very friendly and understanding consultant. I would recommend anyone to use her services. Thank you once again for all the support and excellent communication.
Sent by Mamadou Toure
Dubai 31/01/2023
Chantel did a phenomenal job and is constantly available to provide the highest possible quality of service. I have been traveling around the world for a decade and can definitely say that she is the best service provider I ever worked with.
Sent by Adrian Conradie
Cape Town 31/01/2023
Chantal is an absolute star, brilliant at her job, always there for me no matter what the time of day it is when travelling! Will always use and recommend her
Sent by Function Chabanga
Johannesburg 31/01/2023
Transparency. Affordability. Convenient dates. Around the clock assistance. I can’t desire for more.
Sent by Bonita Bradnick
Dubai 03/11/2022
Such a great personal service received from Chantel! Thank you for everything.
Sent by Tamarin Senger
Cape Town 26/10/2022
Chantel is a true blessing. She helped us from the very start to the very end. She went out of her way for us to help us get the best rates. I could call her anytime of the day/night and she would assist me anytime. Your a star and I definitely recommend her as your traveller counsellors . Thank you very much Chantel.
Sent by Shathani Ngada
Gaborone 24/10/2022
I would highly recommend your services to anyone especially group packages, you’re indeed a travel counsellor.
Sent by Vanessa Miller
Johannesburg 24/10/2022
Excellent service and willingness to go beyond the call of duty.
Sent by Dorothy Symons
Cape Town 10/08/2022
The best service ever!! Highly recommend you to everyone!
Sent by Christopher Kruger
Cape Town 10/08/2022
My experience was incredibly fast service with no issues. Very friendly and helpful. Fantastic and very much appreciated. Thank you so much
Sent by Dirk Van de Walle
Cape Town 10/08/2022
Efficient and kept up to date with happenings as the time goes by prior to boarding. Excellent service. Thank you.
Sent by Krzysztof Sikorski
Nashville 08/07/2022
I simply love the professional approach from Chantel.
Sent by Kerrie Fordyce
Vryheid 14/06/2022
Chantel is patient, kind, thorough and such a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend her to all of my friends and family!
Sent by Lorinda E
Cape Town 14/06/2022
If I could, I would rate Chantel to the moon and back! I had such an awesome experience and she ticked all the boxes. She was so patient with all the extra questions and no call, mail, or WhatsApp was too much effort for her to deal with. We are already planning our next trip and she will definitely get our itinerary to quote!
Sent by Tracey-Leigh Elliotte
Johannesburg 09/06/2022
The speed at which the booking process occurred was excellent! Chantal's communication process was exceptional. I will most definitely use her services again and will absolutely recommend her services.
Sent by Magdaline Rakosa
Johannesburg 02/06/2022
Chantel is friendly. She listens to her clients and shows an interest in them. She knows when to alleviate fears and is efficient.
Sent by Martin Van Rooyen
Johannesburg 16/05/2022
Chantel, you are always available and on point. Thank you so much for your great service. Warm Regards, Martin van Rooyen SNR
Sent by Cristina Batten
Johannesburg 03/05/2022
Chantel is extremely professional and is a pleasure to deal with. She goes over and beyond anybody's expectations. She comes highly recommended.
Sent by Gia Mare Vorster
Johannesburg 03/05/2022
Chantel is extremely fast and efficient. She helped a lot through the whole process of booking our trip.
Sent by Steven Hanauer
Johannesburg 21/04/2022
Chantel is the BEST! I will be using her services for all our families travel plans going forward. Thank you Chantel!
Sent by Nadia Genlloud
Johannesburg 25/03/2022
Chantel is super friendly and she puts her clients first!
Sent by Ercelio Mabota
Maputo 25/03/2022
Chantel was took care of all the arrangements which gave me the best travel experience. She found me the best and most affordable prices too.
Sent by Pauline Nalumango
United Kingdom 18/03/2022
Perfect service, Chantel was simply wonderful and very helpful.
Sent by Lwazi Guzana
Johannesburg 16/03/2022
I have received very professional assistance and everything has been in an organized manner by someone who knows her job
Sent by Kaylash Sigamoney
Johannesburg 23/02/2022
I am so grateful to Chantel for her excellent service. Her professionalism and advise is most valuable. I have already recommended her services and will definitely share her contacts to my network. Chantel is a GEM to your organisation and may you all have a prosperous abundant year ahead!!! Thank you
Sent by Bruce Forgrieve
Cape Town 17/02/2022
Chantel is friendly and very competent.
Sent by Susan Miller
Johannesburg 16/02/2022
Chantel is absolutely amazing.
Sent by Lewiesa Van der Walt
Johannesburg 11/02/2022
Great service. Friendly and very professional. Taking time to explain to me all I wanted to know after hours. Love it
Sent by Vanessa Miller
Johannesburg 19/01/2022
Excellent service all the time. Chantel was very supportive of me and the kids in all our travels. She was always willing to guide and to help us with a smile at all hours of the day, thank you!
Sent by LeeAnn Barnett
Johannesburg 18/01/2022
I already do recommend Chantel to my friends & colleagues. I’ve handed out a few of her business cards already. And I have also recommended her services to friends/family in other countries too.
Sent by Cynthia Baloyi
Johannesburg 17/01/2022
Great service, loved the personal attention
Sent by David Kraai
Johannesburg 03/01/2022
What an outstanding service experience and I would definitely recommend to my friends.
Sent by Lauren De Freitas
Cape Town 24/11/2021
Chantel has been very efficient and professional. I will definitely utilize her services again.
Sent by Vivia Dicks
Johannesburg 09/11/2021
Working with Chantel is an absolute pleasure. She takes all the stress out of the booking situation so that we can concentrate on enjoying our holiday!
Sent by Dineo Mredlana
Johannesburg 02/11/2021
A friend of mine recommended Chantel to us. She said Chantel is professional, friendly and on the ball. I contacted her and I received the same service. Chantel is lovely to work with, very proactive and friendly. My husband and I are happy with her services and we would recommend her to our friends and family.
Sent by Monja Theunissen
Pretoria 12/10/2021
Most excellent and professional service experience
Sent by Nomsa Feliti
Johannesburg 06/10/2021
Thank you so much for arranging this beautiful mini honeymoon for us. We really had great quality time together. It was just the perfect place us to be.
We are well rested, revived and refreshed.
Sent by Dingaan Feliti
Johannesburg 06/10/2021
Dear Chantel,
We want to thank you for a glitch free holiday. You really know your work and your passion is evident.
It was a beautiful holiday experience. We thank you heartily.
Kind regards
Nomsa and Dingaan
Sent by Rene-Jane Solomon
Cape Town 28/09/2021
Chantel Smuts delivers the most efficient, friendly and cost effective service. I have used her for both personal and business travel purposes. Despite challenges with Covid, she has managed to assist me without fail. Thank you so much & may our relationship grow!
Sent by Martin Van Rooyen
Johannesburg 28/09/2021
Chantel is always on call and she is a very reliable person with an awesome personality.
Regards Martin.
Sent by Nomsa Feliti
Johannesburg 17/09/2021
I was given excellent and efficient service and the best advise in terms of areas of interest. I am very happy and can't wait to go on my trips.
Sent by Joscine Kelbrick
Cape Town 27/08/2021
Chantel has gone the extra mile :)
Sent by Derrick De Beer
Nelspruit 05/08/2021
Great service received from Chantel!
Sent by Sonja Engelbrecht
Cape Town 29/07/2021
Prompt and friendly service from Jaenette. Jaenette is very approachable. I always felt comfortable contacting her. She would always respond with a fair and honest reply.
Sent by Witness Feliti
Johannesburg 15/07/2021
Peace of mind in terms of looking and finding the best holiday destination.
Sent by Vanessa Miller
Johannesburg 12/07/2021
Chantel is a super star! She has gone way beyond her duties to assist me with my kids with all the books from SA into Europe with a smile on her face. I could call her at anytime for help and she was there to help me.
Sent by Bruce Forgrieve
Johannesburg 30/06/2021
Great service and follow-up.
Sent by Seabelo Silitshena
Johannesburg 25/06/2021
Chantel is the way, the truth and the light when it comes to all things travel.
Sent by Munro Young
Johannesburg 21/06/2021
I just wanted to say thank you for your absolutely incredible service! You have been so helpful in guiding us through this process. Your input has alleviated a huge amount of stress and concern. I am so grateful that my dad got in touch with you. I wish that I had been able to express my gratitude more frequently during the process. I will definitely be referring everyone I know to contact you. You have been an absolute star!
Sent by Liezl Frosler
Cape Town 06/03/2020
Awesome friendly service
Sent by Crystal Human
Johannesburg 06/03/2020
Thank you Chantel your service was AMAZING and VERY EFFICIENT. I will definitely recommend your services to all my family and friends. Once again a HUGE THANK YOU :) From the Human Family.
Sent by LeeAnn Barnett
Johannesburg 21/01/2020
Chantel Smuts always goes over and beyond for my traveling requests no matter what. I have and will continue to recommend her to anybody wanting to travel. She’s just the BEST!
Sent by Tegan Wentzel
Johannesburg 15/01/2020
Chantel is always very helpful and manages to give us exactly what we are looking for. Have already recommended her to multiple friends and family members.
Sent by Jacqueline Jacks
Cape Town 05/12/2019
Booking my trip to India through Chantel at Travel Counsellors has been an absolute pleasure. She immediately understood my travel arrangements and within days my trip was booked. Her follow-through and quick response, as well as her friendly, helpful, disposition, make booking my trip effortless. I would highly recommend Chantel and Travel Counsellors to anyone with travel booking needs. The gift on delivery of my flight itinerary was also a lovely touch.
Sent by Sylvain Goyette
Johannesburg 12/11/2019
Amazing and fast service, Chantel took the time to understand our needs and then tailored the trip accordingly! Just brilliant!
Sent by Pieter Doyer
Pretoria 15/10/2019
Thanks for your patient assistance and your friendly, helpful attitude!
Sent by Catherine Holmes
Hillcrest 28/09/2019
Chantel's customer service is excellent. She responds quickly to emails and is very thorough. Very happy with her service and would highly recommend her.
Sent by Oswald Armitage
Bloemfontein 27/08/2019
Thanks Chantel for everything, you delivered the best travel services that I have experienced in a long time. I know my wife will also say the same about your travel services. Thanks for everything.
Sent by Johan Marshall
Durban 21/07/2019
Chantal is friendly, understanding, proactive and efficient!
Sent by Muneeba Adams
Johannesburg 21/07/2019
I've already recommended Chantel's services to many and I have added her to our company's database as the preferred travel agent when booking future trips. Her service is impeccable.
Sent by Melissa Whitehead
East London 28/06/2019
Chantel is patient, super kind & such a pleasure to deal with when it comes to travel related info. It is mine & my boyfriends first time traveling abroad and Chantel has been nothing short of helpful & efficient. I highly recommend Chantel & will continue to do so to my friends and family.
Sent by Charles Ramuhashi
Johannesburg 28/05/2019
You’re service is outstanding and awesome! Trusting that I’ll use you to do all my future bookings. Thank you
Sent by Marizelle Grimbeek
Parys 06/05/2019
Chantel helped us so much with our travels. She offered quick feedback, was incredibly professional and so friendly. I would recommend her to anyone looking to make travel arrangements.
Sent by Natalie Trollope
Johannesburg 06/05/2019
Chantel was awesome and she has given us an awesome honeymoon to look forward to. Thank you so much for your care and attention to our needs without breaking the bank!
Sent by Melane Bezuidenhout
Johannesburg 23/04/2019
You are great, I've already referred people to you, and wouldn't have done so if I didn't feel you deliver excellent service.
Sent by Charlene Lopes
Cape Town 18/04/2019
Chantel exceeded my expectations. She made a very stressful trip go so smoothly I could do it again. I have already recommended her and will continue to do so.
Sent by Gilinne De Klerk
Johannesburg 18/04/2019
Chantel is AMAZING - her feedback to all our questions was very prompt - she always goes the extra mile - highly recommended!
Sent by Carmen Clews
Cape Town 01/03/2019
Chantel is completely Magical, Magnificent & Amazing...we love her extraordinary ability to always be there for us xxx
Sent by Johan Brummer
Johannesburg 13/12/2018
I have recommended her to friends already. Excellent, dedicated service.
Sent by Mmalefa Beqezi
Johannesburg 09/12/2018
Really efficient, easy and seamless experience. Everything was in place and my travelling was very smooth. Chantel pays attention to detail and is very personal in her service. She is friendly and professional. I’m happy.
Sent by Leandri Sieberhagen
Johannesburg 27/09/2018
Wow, I would recommend Chantel to any of my friends and family! Excellent service was provided! From an email to all our documents etc what a pleasure! She was always there to help us even if it was only one simple question! I will definitely use her again for any of our future holiday plans... Thank you Chantel for not only doing business with us, but to build a friendship! I LOVE to see your passion in your work! Thank you so much! We can't wait to go on our dream holiday!
Sent by Sonja Neethling
Cape Town 06/09/2018
I am Very very happy with the fast and efficient service that I receive from Chantel. She is always friendly, helpful and I receive quotes within 24 hours. She will literally go the extra mile to assist with anything. The holiday packages are awesome even though I only travel local, best prices ever. Nobody else can beat her prices.
Sent by Michael Daly
Potchefstroom 17/08/2018
Chantel was amazing, I have already recommended her to several friends and will continue to make use of her services as often as possible.
Sent by Lynette Narasoo
Johannesburg 16/08/2018
Chantel is highly professional and offers amazing fast and speedy responses and is very helpful and pleasant. I will definitely recommend more customers to her.
Sent by A Dimanow
Geneva 15/08/2018
Chantel has been extremely effective and very helpful. She understands our needs and acts accordingly.
Sent by Tshegofatso Mokhonwana
Johannesburg 21/07/2018
Chantel was extremely helpful in arranging all my travel needs. She goes the extra mile for her clients making sure you have the smoothest possible travel experience. Thank you very much and I will definitely be recommending your services.
Sent by Kylie Ryan
Johannesburg 21/07/2018
Chantel Smuts has been extremely helpful and super friendly. I have loved dealing with her.
Sent by Louise Kleinschmidt
Cape Town 03/07/2018
Hi there Chantel,
Thanks for all your help and updates - all ran just perfectly and so amazing and comforting knowing that you are always there for us as an info sharer and more importantly as a backup in case of changes or problems.
Thanks and kind regards
Louise Kleinschmidt
Sent by Vaima Kario
Johannesburg 21/06/2018
Chantel was amazing. I don't see myself switching travel companies as long as she is with Travel Counsellors. Thank you for the excellent service.
Sent by Renee Beckx
Dubai 16/05/2018
I would like to say that Chantel Smuts was an absolute pleasure and I could honestly have not arranged the trip for my family without her. She was efficient and so patient and had so many amazing ideas. I have already passed her details on to my sister in law who has said that she will definitely be using her in the future as she was so helpful. Chantel, thank you so very much for everything. We are so excited for our trip and have you to thank!
Sent by Vivian Dicks
Johannesburg 08/05/2018
I would like to say thank you for all your assistance in arranging our holiday to Phuket. Everything went smoothly – from my 1st call to start the booking process, to the last flight and all the transfers and pick-ups in between!
We could not have asked for a better Travel Counsellor!!
Sent by Wayne Parkes
Johannesburg 02/05/2018
I found Chantel very professional, she understood my needs, knew my budget and she went way beyond the call of duty to make this experience memorable. She really took the hassle out by providing first class experience from finding the right flights and accommodation along with the whole visa experience. To top it off I was impressed with her personal touch, by conveniently delivering everything to me.
Sent by Kerryn Wood
Johannesburg 26/02/2018
Chantel is so efficient and she explains everything so clearly. She responded to every email so quickly and was just amazing to deal with. Thank you so much.
Sent by Julian Jones
Cape Town 26/02/2018
I can say without any hesitation that the service that I have received was way above expectation, the assistance had a sense of a personal touch included which made it a lot easier for myself and travel partners as planning a trip can sometimes be a daunting task. I will definitely be using Chantel and her company for all future trips and I have already spread the word to family and friends to contact her because her service was top shelf.
Thanks Chantel for all the great service that we have received in planning our trip.
Sent by Ivan Jones
Cape Town 26/02/2018
I am very impressed with Chantel. She is always very cheerful and willing to help. She responds to correspondence quickly and keeps one in the loop of progress at all times. She definitely goes the extra mile.
Sent by Marc Schmidt
Johannesburg 21/02/2018
Chantel was very friendly and helpful and she went the extra mile for us!
Sent by Kerri-Anne Davis
Johannesburg 21/02/2018
Chantel is great. Friendly and efficient and tuned into her clients needs. I will definitely be recommending her.
Sent by Carmen Clews
Cape Town 20/02/2018
Chantel is totally and utterly beyond Magical, Magnificent and Amazing! She bends over backwards like a yogi...she attended to me for a last minute urgent flight to see my sick mother in New Zealand - nothing was a problem including working late into the night and over the weekend. Chantel even gave me a severe weather warning whilst here in NZ. What a gift to have found her :)
Sent by Trevor Nicolas
Johannesburg 30/01/2018
I would like to extend my gratitude to you for planning a fantastic trip for myself and Rojene. We really enjoyed it and the fact that you put everything together so well made it a breeze. Thank you for all the help while we were away with my additional requests, it is much appreciated too!
You will definitely be our first call when we plan our next trip, and I have already recommended you to quite a few people and will continue doing so, your personal service really makes travelling a better experience.
Thanks again and chat soon.
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Welcome to a world where extravagance knows no bounds, and luxury is the only way to travel. In this travel blog, I invite you to embark on a whirlwind adventure filled with opulence, grandeur, and unparalleled experiences. From lavish accommodations to gourmet dining, private yachts to exotic destinations, join me as we explore the pinnacle of luxury travel.
The Art of Arrival
The journey begins
Traveling for the first time can be an exhilarating and sometimes overwhelming experience. Whether you're jetting off to a new country or exploring a neighbouring city, careful planning and a few savvy travel tips can make your journey smoother and more enjoyable. In this travel blog, we'll share some essential advice for first-time travellers to ensure that your trip is a memorable one.
1. Plan
Jet lag: the dreaded side effect of long-haul travel. We've all been there, stepping off a plane and feeling like a zombie as our bodies struggle to adjust to a new time zone. But fear not, fellow travellers, because in this blog, I'll be sharing some tried-and-true tips on how to survive and even thrive despite the clutches of jet lag. With these strategies, you can make the most of your adventur
There's no better way to strengthen your bond with your loved one than by embarking on a romantic getaway together. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, rekindling the flame, or just seeking a break from the daily grind, the world is filled with enchanting destinations perfect for couples. In this travel blog, we'll take you on a journey to discover some of the most captivating and roman
In today's digital age, our wanderlust often leads us to picturesque destinations that serve as the perfect backdrop for our social media feeds. From stunning landscapes to vibrant urban landscapes, the world is filled with enchanting places that are simply made for sharing. Join me on a virtual journey as we explore some of the best places to take pictures for social media across the globe.
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As winter fades away, South Africa comes alive with a burst of colour, energy, and life. Spring in this beautiful country is a magical time when the landscape transforms into a kaleidoscope of wildflowers, lush greenery, and vibrant wildlife. Join me on a journey through South Africa during spring, where we'll explore its diverse landscapes, encounter incredible wildlife, and savour the unique fla
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Here are some of the world’s best destinations that are also home to black sand beaches. While they are certainly unusual, many of them are worth a visit, whether you’re topping up your tan, feeling the cool Atlantic breeze or are just looking for something different to do on your next holiday.
Iceland
Reynisfjara is a world-famous black sand beach found on the South Coast of Iceland. Created by
Australia richly rewards visitors to it's shores. If you're not taken in by the cosmopolitan cities, art, culture, or foodie scene, the breathtaking natural beauty will certainly enchant you. But because of its size, it's difficult to know where to start exploring. We’ve looked at some of the must-sees and -dos in this thrilling part of the world.
Beach hop along the west coast
The west has some
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In a world that thrives on constant connectivity, where information travels at the speed of light, there is an ever-growing desire to escape the ordinary and seek out the extraordinary. It's in these moments of wanderlust that inspirational travel podcasts can become the spark to encourage curious travellers to start planning their own journeys of discovery.
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I had the pleasure to visit The Capital Mirage while I was in Cape Town in July 2021.
The location of this property is just perfect. It is located in the uber-trendy De Waterkant area. There is complimentary underground secure parking for all guests. For those guests without their vehicles, they offer complimentary scheduled shuttle services to the V&A Waterfront and the CTICC.
Due to us bei
We started our journey at 5:30 am on Sunday and headed off in convoy to Aha Alpine Heath Resort.
Leaving this time on the weekend is great because the roads are so quiet that it is a very pleasant drive.
If we were to just drive straight through and not stop then we would be looking at an approximate travel time of 3h30 min, but after hearing about Thanda Tau from a friend we decided to make
Arriving at Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel, I was unsure of what to expect. I have to say I was so pleasantly surprised when I arrived. I certainly did not feel like I was in Pretoria.
I received a warm welcome from the security gate. He escorted me and my 4-year-old to the entrance to ensure that we met up with the rest of our group.
The Christmas decorations at the front entrance are framed by
Zanzibar opened its borders to South African travellers on the 28th of November. I took the opportunity to brush up on my knowledge of the island, including some resorts.
Some important things to take note of when travelling to Zanzibar during COVID:
* No Quarantine is required
* Mandatory negative PCR test upon arrival. (Not older than 72 hours.)
* You will also need to do a PCR test in Zanz
I found this unique boutique guest house in Weltevreden Park, Johannesburg because we needed a lovely setting to hold our supplier training and it certainly lived up to that.
The Staff were all so warm and welcoming and they made sure that our every need was met. A table was set up on the porch so that we could enjoy the beautiful weather outside overlooking the immaculate gardens.
After our t
One of the best months of the year to travel to Mauritius is in October, at the beginning of their summer.
It is hot, but not too hot to handle being outside on the beach all day. The rain is much less over this period too, but don't worry about rain because it has tropical island weather. It will rain and shortly after the clouds will clear up and the sun will be back out in full force so you
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