Charmaine Higgins
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Thank you for visiting my website and welcome to Travel Counsellors, the Travel Company, that meets your expectations as a valued customer.
As a business owner - my professionalism, dedication and concierge service has brought me many coveted Awards. Best Travel Counsellor in South Africa for 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Gold Travel Counsellor status, Top Ten Beachcomber Premier Award for 2006, 2007 & 2009 and Top Beachcomber Consultant Award for 2007, 2008 & 2009.
These achievements are a result of the continued support from my loyal customers, their colleagues, family and friends.
As part of the Travel Counsellors group we have enormous buying power and I have access to over 700,000 hotels around the world, great airfare deals, tours and holiday packages to destinations of your dreams! How about waking up to the rhythm of the tropics; visiting one of the Indian Ocean Islands of Mauritius, the Seychelles or Madagascar to name just a few...
Uplift your soul, take a cruise on the Mediterranean, walk through the markets in Egypt, steeped in ancient history or see the happiness on your child’s face when they enter the Magical Kingdom of Disney World, Ski on the slopes of the Alps, relax on the beaches of Phuket, enjoy a night safari in Singapore, where as the sun sets, a different world with long lasting memories comes to life!
Take a train trip and be awed by the Rocky Mountains, enjoy the amazing views in Canada. Be astounded at the vibrancy in Rio and Las Vegas, visit the amazing cities of New York, Chicago, London, Paris and Venice to mention just a few, or simply take a weekend break to one of the many local Lodges, Hotels or Resorts in Southern Africa.
A unique difference that sets me apart is that I am available to assist you with these deals at a time that is convenient to YOU!
Kind regards,
Charmaine
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The Drakensberg
Travelling within South Africa can be a wonderful experience and an amazing discovery. With a country so vast in beauty and splendour it is worth taking time out to experience what this beautiful country has to offer. Our trip to the Drakensberg came after a very active year-end holiday in Umhlanga on the North Coast of KwaZulu Natal. It was to be a time of relaxation and reflection on the
30 Jan 2009 5 min read
Costa del Sol - Our International Conference
The Costa del Sol is one of the most fascinating destinations in Europe. The fine beaches harmonise with the rugged landscape of the mountain ranges, with a wonder mild climate throughtout makes it a great destination for all. I recently was fortunate to attend the Travel Counsellors International Conference held in Marbella, Costa del Sol, in Spain. I was amazed by its beauty and outstanding
11 Dec 2008 5 min read
Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World Florida is 112 square kilometres of fun - Where Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck reign! We arrived at Orlando Airport and boarded the Monotrain to the Walt Disney World Resort. The Resort stretches for 112 KM square, with hotel accommodation from 3 Star to 5 Star (in abundance) in and around the Resort. We disembarked from the Monotrain and were quickly transferred to our h
28 Oct 2008 5 min read
Fantastic Rio
We arrived on a balmy Sunday afternoon at Rio De Janeiro, after clearing customs and immigration, we boarded our bus to start a 4 night trip that would amaze and astound me! The air had a sweet scented smell which I was to find out was the smell of fuel made from the Sugar cane that they used to fuel their vehicles. We passed through the city of Rio, headed for Copacabana, 4 kilomet
10 Sept 2008 5 min read
Sun, Sea and Island Living, Mauritius
Travelling to Mauritius in August offers moderate temperatures of between 18 and 25 degrees Celsius, the gentle breeze off the Ocean is refreshing. A pleasant & comfortable time to visit Mauritius. The magnificent 4 Star Superior Le Victoria Hotel situated on the North West Coast between the tourist centre of Grand Bay and the capital Port Louis. The transfer from Mauritius Airport by road takes
09 Sept 2008 5 min read
Mauritius Paradise on Earth
My Achiever Award Trip to Mauritius started with a short four hour flight from Johannesburg to Mauritius. With the blue sky above, the clear blue waters below, there was excitement within me to explore this paradise island located off the East Coast of Africa. I was en-route to an exciting four day trip, to attend the Top Ten Travel Agent Achievement awards with Beachcomber Mauritius. Our de
31 Jul 2008 5 min read
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Tailor-made for you
Your holiday isn’t just a trip away. It’s a longed-for escape, time to reconnect with loved ones, or a dream adventure you never thought possible. That’s why I take the time to truly get to know you and understand your hopes and expectations, then use my experience, connections and passion for the destination to create a trip that makes those dreams a reality.
Personalised service. Always
When you plan a holiday with me, you’ll be given my personal mobile number from the very first call. I’ll listen to your thoughts and ideas like I would a friend and arrange accommodation, activities, and flights that are all personalised to you. And I’ll share my personal tips and recommendations, so you can experience the true beauty of each destination.
Stress-free travel, and more time for what matters most
I believe your time away should be stress-free, easy, and seamless from start to finish. So, I take care of all the details for you - from ATOL protection, insurance, and flexible payments to access to the myTC app, which keeps everything in one place.
Support when it matters most
If the unexpected happens, you can rest easy, knowing that I’ll handle any last-minute changes, flight cancellations, or disruptions before you even pick up the phone. So you always feel happy, carefree, and ready to make the most of every moment.
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