Based In Gordons Bay

Karin Livingstone

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Welcome

I’m Karin Livingstone, your dedicated travel specialist, based in the picturesque seaside village of Gordons Bay, Cape Town.

With over 22 years of experience in the tourism industry, and as the proud owner of a Travel Counsellors franchise since 2017, I bring a wealth of knowledge gained through senior leadership roles in both South Africa and the UK. My expertise covers every aspect of travel from carefully crafted itineraries to seamless, stress-free solutions tailored to your unique needs.

As my client, you’ll benefit from my deep industry insight and personal commitment to exceptional service. My goal is to match your individual requirements with the best possible travel solutions, ensuring you save valuable time and money. Whether it’s streamlining corporate travel or creating your dream holiday, I focus on delivering journeys that are both effortless and unforgettable.

As a keen cyclist who often travels with my road bike, I also understand the finer details of sporting travel and ensure every logistical element is taken care of. Having explored destinations across South Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, I bring first-hand experience and personal recommendations to every trip I design.

Cruising is also a passion of mine, having sailed with Hurtigruten to witness the Northern Lights and Norwegian fjords, explored the Mediterranean with Norwegian Cruise Line, and most recently, enjoyed the Caribbean aboard Celebrity Reflection. For me, it’s the ultimate way to travel combining adventure, relaxation, and world-class service.

I would be delighted to help bring your travel dreams to life and create memorable journeys you’ll treasure forever.

Karin Livingstone
"Offering Personalised Travel with Exceptional Service."

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My customer stories

Sent by Sharon Rossouw

I would like to give Karin a 100 out of 10 if I could. She is excellent in what she does and never disappoints

Sent by Julia Tabor

I've already recommended Karin to several people. She is professional, patient, efficient, quick to reply and did a great deal for me with my flights. 5-Star service! I'm more than happy!

Sent by Paul Salvado

A definite 10, great reliable service, always keeping you updated on all events, a very friendly and efficient Karin, making obe feel you're in good professional hands

Sent by Denise Jeffery

Always so professional and efficient and nothing is too much bother..... will always use Karin Thank you again!

Sent by Paul Salvado

I hsve dealt with zkarin on more than one occasion snd all I can say is RELIABILITY is an understatement and a pleasure to talk to Hsve interacted with many travel agents over the last 30 to 40 years but Karin takes the cake without a doub. You Go Travel Counsellors.

Sent by Wayne Wakenshaw

I have used Karin to book our holidays on more than one occasion and will definitely use her again in the future - Karin is the consummate professional, giving excellent service and advice from starting the holiday planning, booking the holiday, ensuring everything is in place prior to the holiday, during the holiday, all the way until you are back home again. I couldn’t recommend Karin highly enough.

Sent by Ajay Morar

Absolutely wonderful Holiday couldn't get enough of the place, to the point that i was told by the kids that when we get back I need to reach out to you and book for another 40 days ?????????????? Go figure.... Thank you so much for arranging and keeping us in the loop of things , really appreciated it.

Sent by Adri Eloff

Very friendly and helpful

Sent by Russell Juds

Always a pleasure to deal with Karin

Sent by Adam Wakenshaw

Thank you again for the excellent service - it is so nice to have service that is completely hassle free, very efficient and gives the highest confidence that when you are booking an expensive holiday you are booking with the best who have all aspects covered.

Sent by Lloyd Pretious

Karin's service is excellent and she always goes the extra mile for her customers. Karin is our go to person for all our travel needs.

Sent by Kristen Da Fonseca

Thank you once again for all your help with this trip. The Premium Economy has definitely spoilt us for future trips ?? I will continue to share your details whenever I know someone is planning a holiday! Hope you're keeping well and we will definitely be in touch when we start planning the next one, we are thinking Thailand next year ??

Sent by Bronwyn Maguire

Karin has been amazing, she took care of everything, courteous and professional, would definitely recommend

Sent by Wendy Poulton

Karin is the best travel agent I have ever worked with, and I have worked with many. She is efficient, pays attention to every detail and proactively sorts things out you did not even know needed sorting out. She is also unfailingly polite and professional and nothing is ever too much trouble. She is an absolute gem.

Sent by Diana Joubert

Swift and efficient with no hassles.

Sent by Susan Dobie

Karin is the best and most efficient Travel Consultant I have ever dealt with! I travel with confidence under her care!

Sent by Kristen Da Fonseca

I use Karin for ALL my holiday and flight bookings, she is absolutely incredible. I refer her to everyone I know that wants to or is thinking about travelling.

Sent by Karen Johnson

Karin Livingstone was extremely helpful, putting together various options for us to choose from. She was quick to answer and react to any of our questions . I would highly recommend her to anyone planning a trip.

Sent by Natasha Fouche

We have been dealing with Karin for over 4 years now for all our travel requirements and she is absolutely the best. We have recommended her to friends and family as every request has been seamless and the support unlike any other agents we have dealt with in the past.

Sent by Sue Gardiner

Karin, went straight in and helped us set up all our tours for our trip almost last minute. So professional. Will definitely be referring Karin.

Sent by Johan Otto

Great personal service!

Sent by Yolande Bottger

Friendly, efficient, professional service with a personal touch. Karin made great recommendations to add to our travel adventure. It is a joy to work with Karin.

Sent by Sharman Mc Gill

We received excellent service and would most certainly recommend Karin!

Sent by Trevor Fish

Karin has been our travel agent for a long time . . Besides being most pleasant she is efficient and she “ travels with you “ so to speak particularly on overseas travel which is most comforting . Would highly recommend her

Sent by Charlene Charlene

Exceptional service from start to finish! Karin and her team go above and beyond - their attention to detail, responsiveness and customer care are truly outstanding. I completely trust them to think of everything. Their app is incredibly convenient and makes travelling seamless and stress-free. I always feel like I’m in the best hands. Reliable, accessible and consistently excellent. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a flawless travel experience.

Sent by Franz Faber

Very happy with Karin who always attends to any query you have promptly.

Sent by Ian Zackon

Great service.

Sent by Jalna Schumann

Karin Livingstone is the best!

Sent by Dineo Mogoba

Friendly, patient, understood mandate and regular updates.

Sent by Jean Paul R Fontaine

Exceptional service from Karin, who handled the booking of my 3 return flights from Cape Town to Europe (Dubai-Lisbon-Faro (Portugal) remarkably well. Following this and despite the distance, I made the firm decision to no longer handle my flight bookings myself via my apps in the future, as I usually did but to systematically entrust them immediately to Karin. That says it all. Thank you 1,000 X Karin. Best regards, Jean-Paul Fontaine.

Sent by Alberta Kruger

Wonderful attentive service! Couldn't ask for more

Sent by Matthias Braune

Karin was quick and efficient and found ways to further reduce costs.

Sent by Eugene Zietsman

Great support and guidance as always!

Sent by Joseph Wengrowe

Karin has been an outstanding travel consultant, going beyond the norm to look after my travel needs. Definitely my favourite.

Sent by Paulo Salvado

A definite 10 for quick response , always available and if not in office she will get back to you asap, and gets results and always keeps you informed, great agent

Sent by Serusha Riches

Amazing, all the way.

Sent by Susan Dobie

Karin Livingstone is the best!!!

Sent by Dorothy Marnewick

Excellent service, great communication!

Sent by Johann Van Niekerk

Karin is excellent and what she does. She answers quickly and in a timely manner with requests. Support is always available and she goes the xtra mile. I can 100% recommend her.

Sent by Gavin Trusler

Karin is just outstanding with incredible patience!

Sent by Liezil Pienaar

Thx Karin for your outstanding assistance in helping us within budget.

Sent by Ettienne Stoltz Stoltz

Karin is the best travel counsellor I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with due to her exceptional service, unparalleled attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to her clients' needs. She goes above and beyond to ensure every aspect of a trip is perfectly planned, making travel stress-free and enjoyable. Her friendly, approachable demeanour combined with a willingness to assist in any way makes her a standout in the industry. Karin’s dedication to providing personalized experiences and her ability to anticipate every need truly set her apart as the ultimate travel expert.

Sent by Wendy Visser

Karin is great. Super service

Sent by Anneke Koekemoer

Second trip that Karin does for us and only has been smooth sailing. Thank you Karin Livingstone!!!

Sent by Caylene Chait

I would score my engagement with Karin 12/10 if I could! She has been nothing short of extraordinary!

Sent by Stephen Saunders

A Knowledgeable and professional service is given.

Sent by Stephanie Clarke Hatton

Karin is forever kind, reliable and will go to any lengths to take care of all the details of my travel. I love to relax and trust and know I am taken care of and if there is a glitch, Karin will be right there to support me and sort it out. Happiness!

Sent by Kristen Da Fonseca

Karin has been assisting us with our travel bookings since 2019. Every experience has been smooth and we have always had the most stress-free travelling since using Karin. I recommend her to all my friends and family.

Sent by Ian Zackon

Amazing experience, professional will def use Karin again

Sent by Jenny Burnell

Karin is the absolute best. She is professional, goes beyond the call of duty. I wouldn’t use anyone else and have referred a few people to Karin. Absolute star. Thank you.

Sent by Tumi Kgonare

Karin is simply amazing. She communicates so well and efficiently!

Sent by Simone Erasmus

Karin has been really great with her communication and information

Sent by Stephanie Clarke Hatton

Karin Livingstone goes to great lengths to make my travel smooth & safe. She is a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Sent by Craig Cormack

Karin is always amazing. It is always great to work with her. I am looking forward to many more trips.

Sent by Jan Schneider

Karin was extremely helpful during the travel period.

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My Blog

I absolutely live and breathe travel and I love to write about my experiences! Please take a look through my posts - you might find your own holiday inspiration.

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AI in Travel Planning: Helpful, But Not Always Right! Here’s Why You Still Need a Travel Counsellor

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As a travel agent with years of globetrotting experience, I've seen how the right packing choices can transform your travel experience. Whether you're jetting off for a cultural immersion in Asia, a sun-soaked escape in the Mediterranean, or an arctic adventure, packing smartly is the key to a smooth journey. Here's a curated list of travel essentials to ensure you're prepared for any overseas adv

Flying with Finesse: A Guide to Airplane Travel Etiquette

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Exploring the World with Karin Livingstone: Your Trusted Travel Counsellor

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Setting Sail into 2024: Top Cruise Trends You Need to Know

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The Personal Touch: Why Booking with a Travel Counsellor Trumps Online Reservations

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Top Yoga Destinations

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14 September 2023

A bucket list is a collection of dreams and aspirations, and for many, it includes a variety of travel experiences. Exploring new places, cultures, and landscapes can be both enriching and exhilarating. If you're looking for inspiration to create or expand your travel bucket list, we've compiled a list of 10 must-visit destinations that should find a place on any adventurer's checklist. 1. Machu

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15 April 2018

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