Dasha van Zijl
I'm based in
Kameeldrift
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Hi,
Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer… and I would love the opportunity to enrich your life!
Whilst I might be based in the Pretoria region, I am able to assist anyone, anywhere. I have been working in travel since the by-gone days of paper tickets, so I definitely have the experience and passion to make sure your dream holiday becomes a reality.
I am able to do all the normal travel agent booking procedures such as flights, accommodation, car hire, transfers etc., but that is not only why you should book with me. I am here not only to do the basics, but to do all the extras to ensure that your trip planning goes as smoothly as possible. This extends to after-hours assistance, seating preferences, booking special meals, business class lounges, assisting with frequent flyer programme applications and more – every client booking with me, will feel like the VIP they are.
The world is a book and those who do not travel, read only one page…
Geocaching through Ireland? Exploring the beaches of Thailand? Climbing Everest? Skiing in Switzerland? Shark-Cage diving in Cape Town? Road tripping down Route 66? Shopping in Milan? Drinking a beer in Prague? The world offers so many pages for you to explore that the hardest part will be to choose where to go. I will be on-hand to plan the rest for you. I myself have had the privilege of travelling to Hawaii, London, Dublin, Spain, Czech Republic, India, Hong Kong, Mauritius, Zanzibar, Mombasa, Madrid, Egypt, Washington, Atlanta, and Vienna, as well as extensively through South Africa and Africa whilst working for Rovos Rail.
Your journey starts the moment you contact me and remember when preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the spending money.
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Plane ticket – check, passport – check, enough space in my luggage for all the shopping I will be bringing back – check, ergo I am packed and ready to go - India beckons! With visions of linen, tailor-made leather jackets, antiques, good food, adventure, I drive early to Johannesburg International. A day flight means that the airport does not feel like a one-day end of season sale, so check-i
13 Apr 2018 5 min read
Awesome South Africa’s National Symbols
Awesome National Animal The Springbok - a lithe and beautiful antelope, standing at only approx. 75cm in height and weighing in at approx. 40kg. The Springbok’s name is derived from its jumping display when running (pronk in Afrikaans). Should you see them, snap your camera quickly as they are also the fastest of the antelopes and can reach speeds of approx. 80km/h. Running from the middle
29 Oct 2015 5 min read
Majestic South Africa
I will focus on all the good and beautiful things that form proud and majestic South Africa. I will hear her call and listen to her spirit. Why? Because I am not in South Africa – South Africa is in me. So where are all the good and beautiful things? Well they are all around us. From our Mother City, Cape Town’s Table Mountain, being honoured as one of the new 7 Natural Wonders of the
06 Jul 2015 5 min read
Magical Morocco!
Even though in my time, I have been fortunate enough to have travelled our planet reasonably far and wide, there always remain just a few more places I’d like to plant my feet upon. Top of my list is Magical Morocco! When I think of the Kingdom of Morocco I think spices, carpets, snake charmer, food, and everything that tantalizes the senses. I would of course request an audience with the Ki
15 Dec 2014 5 min read
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Let's plan your dream trip together
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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