Sent by Malcolm King
Johannesburg 22/02/2017
Claudine is the most helpful person and stopped at nothing to get us what we needed that suited our budget - we were in the best hands possible.
Based In Greenstone Hill
Claudine Hoines
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It's Nice To Meet You
Not so long ago people were saying that the days of the travel agent were over.
How wrong they were!
Most large companies and many private travellers and tourists, now find that using a travel professional can save them a considerable amount of time and money and smooth the way for hassel free travel.
Now, you as a private individual, can enjoy the same benefits that a travel professional brings to large corporations and to individual travellers, thanks to the economies of scale and international connections.
TRAVEL COUNSELLORS have independent agents, like me, across the globe linked to their network.
We are able to obtain expert local knowledge, make bookings, take advantage of specials and stay in touch with all the latest happenings in the Travel World – IN REAL TIME.
It really is a remarkable operation enabling me to offer you a truly outstanding, up-to-date travel service to the highest international standards.
Of course there is more to travel than just making bookings.
As many of you know, I have worked in the travel industry for over fourteen years.
Four of those years were spent in London arranging travel for a wide range of customers, from the budget conscious to the frankly extravagant.
Both here and abroad, my portfolio has included arranging travel for large corporates and their senior executive’s business travel as well as arranging their sometimes more complex and detailed family holidays!
Over the years I have covered a large part of the globe, including Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, Thailand, Maldives, Mauritius, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Wales and England, France as well as many local destinations. I thoroughly enjoy the outdoors, which includes Mountain biking and diving and have dived in several places around the world.
Together with Travel Counsellors I am perfectly placed to facilitate your detailed travel requirements.
As a Professional Travel Counsellor I am able to offer the very best travel options for you with the best advice, options and a highly personalised service at all times.
Services Offered:
• Business Travel
• Holiday packages
• Bridal Gift Registry for those getting married
• Car Hire
• Travel Insurance
• Honeymooners
• Adventure destinations
• And much more..
My customer stories
Sent by Charl-Mari Retief
Cape Town 22/02/2017
On very short notice (and with lots of requests for changes... Sorry Claudine!)
I had the best and most amazing holiday ever!
I look forward to the next one already!
Sent by Kim Batchelor
Johannesburg 04/10/2016
Claudine Hoines has been most helpful! She went out of her way to assist us in getting the best deals and pricing as well as booking the best flights available for the time differences. I will be using her in the future and will always refer her to my friends and family.
Sent by Noeleen Crawford
Johannesburg 04/10/2016
We are back ……what a fantastic time we had, from myself thank you for all your hard work, everything ran absolutely smoothly, well appreciated!
I can only highly recommend your service.
Sent by Leomari Koch
Johannesburg 08/01/2016
Claudine, we wish to send you our sincere “thank you” for all your assistance during our honeymoon!
It was invaluable to us and we all realize and appreciate it greatly. Your professionalism and efficiency was comforting and reassuring! Thank you for setting up the best vacation that we have ever taken!
Our Honeymoon was pretty spectacular, and I know it would not have been what it was, without your help. The service was first class - all the way and it was everything that we expected and more. We can't thank you enough for making our vacation a pleasant experience, with a lot of good memories to cherish and share with our family and friends.
I have already told people that you, you are the best and I recommend you above all others.
Sent by Paulette Seager
Johannesburg 26/05/2015
Claudine is awesome and offers exceptional service with attention to detail. We've had the pleasure of her organising all our superb holidays for our family.
Thank you Claudine.
Sent by Kelly Maia
Johannesburg 26/05/2015
Great service! Always available to answer questions and she is always friendly and open. I will recommend Claudine to my family and friends for sure!
Sent by Charl-Mari Retief
Robertson 20/07/2014
If you want VIP treatment without being VIP - this is where to go! From special treatment packs for the kids on the plane (to make the long flight a bit shorter) to a room with a superb view and special treatment at dinner! Thanks Claudine.
Sent by Kevin Efune
Johannesburg 03/07/2014
Claudine was very professional and super-efficient. She met all our requirements and gave us a fantastic holiday that will be remembered for years to come. We were met at the airport and the hotel by very friendly staff, and the transfers and the room were all above expectation. I can highly recommend Claudine for any holiday booking, and we will definitely use her services again.
Sent by Frans Janssen
in Modderfontein, Johannesburg 05/03/2014
This is the first time that I have used Travel Counsellors. Claudine gives excellent service. I will recommend her anytime.
Sent by Ross Reed
Johannesburg 21/10/2013
Claudine arranged our honeymoon (we took advantage of the honeymoon registry).
Her service was exceptional, we were given many options and Claudine helped us arrange our dream honeymoon on Rangali Island. The resort was amazing and our trips and transfers went without a hitch.
Thank you Claudine
Sent by Adelene Van der Westhuizen
Pretoria 29/04/2013
Claudine was super. We had all our quotes within a few hours and she recommended a great hotel! The follow on service was great and I will definitely plan our next holiday through her. We had the best time - 4 years old to 64 years old. Thank you for a memorable holiday!
Sent by Hanri Fourie
Johannesburg 16/10/2012
This is great! It is so nice to have someone do everything for you! : -)
I usually organise our holidays, and it is such hard work.
Thanks for your help and doing it in such short notice.
MUCH APPRECIATED!
Sent by Donovan Bell
Johannesburg 03/10/2012
Claudine advised and arranged my honeymoon to Thailand.
She put together a tailored travel package that met my specific requirements and was significantly cheaper than the majorly popular travel agent packages – which were “generic” packages offering far less.
Her professionalism and planning is outstanding – I will definitely be using Claudine to plan my next trip!
Sent by Leyre Garcia
Johannesburg 22/11/2011
My husband and I find Claudine very helpful when organising our holidays. She provides us with an excellent service every time and nothing seems to be too much for her. She always gives us few options to choose from and provides us with relevant information, so we can make the right choices according to what we are looking for.
If you want a VIP treatment, she is the right person to talk to!
Sent by Khabane & Khethiwe Kaka
Johannesburg 18/11/2011
Thank you for making our honeymoon everything a fantasy should be. We lived our fantasy honeymoon. Having never been out of SA you put us at ease with your incredible professionalism from beginning to end. Clear waters, white sandy beaches, warm weather and cocktails that don't stop coming is our honeymoon in a nutshell.
We'll be using you again and again and again AND AGAIN.
Thank you
Sent by Rozanna Mabutha
Johannesburg 09/11/2011
Claudine your service was absolutely amazing, thank you for always being at my every beck and call. You added to making my birthday in Thailand extra special, the memories will last forever. You are the only one I'll ever call for any regional or international travel, and I will surely recommend you to anyone who wishes to travel in the future.
5 Star holiday, 5 Star Service, 5 Stars for you!
Sent by Charlene Botha
Johannesburg 21/09/2011
Hi Claudine
I would just like to thank you for arranging our trip to Mauritius. Everything went smoothly and it was well organized.
We had a fabulous time there. The weather was also fantastic.
The Le Recif hotel was definitely good value for money.
I would recommend your service to anyone.
Thanks again.
Charlene Botha
Sent by Michelle Lobb
Johannesburg 10/05/2011
Hi Claudine,
We just wanted to say thank you very much for organising our trip to Vic Falls. We absolutely loved it! It was a stunning place to visit. We had no hassles with any transfers or any of the included services.
Thank you for the exceptional service!
Kind regards,
Michelle Lobb
Sent by Maryke Louw-Schneider
Wilgeheuwel, Roodepoort 11/03/2011
Claudine has given me personal attention and guidance towards our trip. Her planning was perfect and we had the best experience of our lives. I will never book any trip through anyone else. We are extremely impressed with the service we received. Thank you so much.
Sent by Helder Cidrais
Sandton 04/10/2010
We had a fantastic time in every way. Thanks to Claudine for putting all our travel arrangements together perfectly and professionally, I would certainly recommend her services.
Sent by Mike Ralph
Johannesburg 29/09/2010
Hi there Clauds
Well what can we say, we knew you were good, but didn't quite realise just how good!
Thank you so much for organising a truly superb honeymoon for Deals and I.
Thanks for the postcard on our arrival at home, such a cool little touch, a little cherry on top!
Thanks so much again for all your effort.
Lots of love Mike & Deals
Sent by Andres Camou
Mexico 21/06/2010
Claudine,
We have just arrived home!
Thank you for all your help planning our trip! Please contact us whenever visiting Mexico again.
Regards
Andres
Sent by Nicholas Von Flemming
Johannesburg 26/04/2010
We would like to thank Claudine and the Travel Counsellors team for making our dream honeymoon come true. Though her advice we were able to make the best of what we had available and found the perfect accommodation. We followed her excellent advice and enjoyed the most incredible holiday in Thailand.
Claudine was flexible and accommodating with last minute changes, and she was everything and more than we could have hoped for. True to the name, she was a Counsellor, more than an agent. Her sound local knowledge of the destination was also of huge benefit to us.
Thanks Claudine and when next we travel, we will be talking to you.
Regards Nic and Gill von Flemming
Sent by Eugene Delport
Alberton 26/04/2010
Morning Claudine. It’s been almost a month back in SA, time really goes by so quickly but I would like to thank you so so much for all your work and troubles you have done to make our trip to Thailand unforgettable.
We will most definitely make use of your services in the future. Once again thank you.
Cheers
Sent by Amanda Neves
Glenvista 20/08/2009
I booked my honeymoon through Claudine from Travel Counsellors. Her service was great. The package put together was excellent; we had the greatest honeymoon ever. Thanks for your service; we definitely will be using you in the upcoming future.
Thanks
Carlos & Amanda Neves
Sent by Myra Salkinder
Johannesburg 01/06/2009
It really was a pleasure dealing with you. Thank you for the efficient service.
Sent by Maria Pouroullis
Johannesburg 06/10/2008
Planning a trip around North America of 4 cities in 2 weeks...comparing prices for accommodation and flights in unknown cities and different airlines, would ordinarily be a time consuming and unpleasant exercise, but thanks to Claudine it was anything but that! The trip was more than memorable, and logistics were a dream! Claudine has put the convenience back into my travelling experiences!
Sent by Gillian Van Greunen
Edenvale 29/09/2008
Claudine has been a pleasure to deal with. She is speedy in her responses and has never let us down. She is organised which helps us to get things done in time.
Sent by Corne Young
Northriding 26/09/2008
Good day Claudine,
Just a note to thank you for everything you've done for us to make our trip a success.
Thank you so much for everything, we'll definitely make use of your services again in future and recommend you to friends and family.
Tx,
Corne
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