Welcome to my travel world! I’m Michelle Kaye, a proud Jo-burger with a lifelong passion for exploring new horizons. My journey in the travel industry began at the age of 19, and over the past 27 years, I’ve turned my love for adventure into a fulfilling career as a travel agent and, ultimately, a business owner at Travel Counsellors.
From my first overseas family holiday to the enchanting Walt Disney World, I’ve been captivated by the magic of travel. I’ve explored every continent except Antarctica, gaining invaluable insights and experiences along the way. New York holds a special place in my heart, where the vibrant energy and bustling streets inspire me every day.
I have a deep appreciation for the stunning landscapes of South Africa, with the Greater Kruger National Park being my ultimate escape. Having holidayed there since childhood, I find rejuvenation in the bush and look forward to sharing that passion with my clients. I also love the beauty of the Western Cape, particularly Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay.
As your Travel Counsellor, I am dedicated to crafting unforgettable holidays tailored to your dreams and desires. Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s embark on this journey together and create memories that will last a lifetime!
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My customer stories
Sent by Moshe Belleli
Melbourne 01/05/2025
I want to thank you for you assistance with putting together an amazing trip.
The airlines, safari trip, and even the run was all special and hard to believe how quickly it went but I've come to realise that as busy and how hard we all work and the hours we put it it's important to take some time out and experience the world even if it's thousand of kms away. The memories I've made and the people I met along the way will be with me forever.
I'll definitely keep your contact number for future trips, and happily refer you on.
Sent by Marco Faccio
Harare 12/04/2025
Brilliant communication
Sent by Yair Gannot
Tel Aviv 03/04/2025
Very professional and attentive
Sent by Arthur Levy
Johannesburg 31/03/2025
Michelle's dedication, attention to detail, and exceptional service make every trip seamless and stress-free. Whether it's booking flights, finding the perfect accommodation, or handling last-minute changes, she always goes above and beyond. Highly recommended!
Sent by Aron Rozowski
Johannesburg 31/03/2025
Thanks, Michelle, for your efficiency
Sent by Shmuly Goldman
Johannesburg 31/03/2025
That was a really smooth organized trip. Thank you.
Sent by Reggie Hofman
Johannesburg 05/03/2025
Fantastic service very helpful with all my travel arrangements
Sent by Trevor Garvin
Cape Town 06/02/2025
Michelle always provides me excellent service and is efficient. She also often gives insightful tips or information to help make decisions which is great. I will definitely use her again.
Sent by Richard Bennett
Johannesburg 21/01/2025
Michelle has always been friendly, cooperative and knowledgeable. While on holiday in USA she would send reminders of upcoming flights etc.
Sent by Role Beeby
Cape Town 15/01/2025
Just wanted to say BIG THANK YOU for our trip – everything went so smoothly ! Will definitely recommend you to all our friends, clients and colleagues who wish to travel .
Sent by Linda Hill
New York 23/12/2024
Dealing with Michelle is a pleasure. She is an excellent listener, extremely knowledgeable, professional and courteous. I hope my trip goes as seemlessly.
Sent by Talent Gororo
Johannesburg 19/12/2024
Now I know how best I can travel best, with the best Travel Counsellor like Michelle, especially when life is busy you don't have to stress about your travelling bookings I will always just leave it up to her ??. THE BEST
Sent by Norman Strike
Marseille 02/12/2024
Michelle Kaye really DOES go the extra mile. Her friendly, helpful, reliable service cannot be beaten. Excellent at every level.
Sent by Tracy Schultz
Houston 16/11/2024
I submitted the reviews for the hotels. Steve and I had a fabulous trip! Thank you so much for planning everything for us. It was really a trip of a lifetime. I wouldn’t change a thing about the safari or our stay at Table Bay. Both were outstanding. Loved Franschhoek too. S Africa is such a wonderful country to visit!!!
We’ll be passing your name along to our friends who want to enjoy S Africa!
Also might be interested in trips in the future with you.
Sent by Julie Fitzpatrick
London 06/11/2024
Michelle is full of great information, very responsive, makes wonderful recommendations and is lovely to work with.
Sent by Sinead Usher
Cardiff 03/11/2024
I went to a party last night and people were asking me if I was working for the South African tourist board because I was raving about the holiday so much …lol
We count ourselves very lucky that we were recommended you and Travel Counsellors. The fact that you were always one step ahead in organising check-in etc was also really appreciated.
We definitely want to go to South Africa again in the future.
Sent by Mr Charles
Malesoela 01/11/2024
Brilliant service
Sent by Brian Romberg
Johannesburg 26/09/2024
Very efficient and helpful. Kept me updated with everything
Sent by Monica Verhoog
Johannesburg 25/09/2024
Michelle is very professional, and goes all out to accommodate your travel requirements!
Sent by Jacqui Light
London 24/09/2024
Genuinely, thank you SO much for all your help. You’ve been an absolute godsend.
Sent by Cindy Fourie
Johannesburg 20/09/2024
Her service was very quick and efficient. Good variety to choose from. Understood the request.
Sent by Lily Strous
Modi'in, Israel 06/09/2024
Found Michelle to be very patient. Also advising correctly. Hope we don't have any hiccup on the journey. Delays etc.
Sent by Simon Dougherty
Johannesburg 29/08/2024
Michelle goes the extra mile to help her client .She is competent and efficient and always seems to solve problems and come up with the right answers! As a client I have complete confidence in her handling our travel and holiday arrangements
Sent by Kerry Fraser
Pietermaritzburg 28/08/2024
Michelle is always available to help and to also source exciting locations and accommodation! Michelle has taken care to learn what we like and offer us accommodation and travel arrangements in line with our preferences.
Sent by Sylvaine Strike
Cape Town 27/08/2024
Thank you for checking in, the holiday was truly wonderful and thank you to you for your unrivalled expertise in finding us the best flights deals. We had a seamless travel experience.
Thank you once again for your excellent service, Michelle
Sent by Wendy Elliot-Murray
United Kingdom 10/07/2024
Michelle was patient with my constant queries and questions and looking at different options. I will definitely use her again.
Sent by Anat Shevel
Johannesburg 10/06/2024
Always very accessible, helpful and knows her travel
Sent by Kerry Fraser
Pietermaritzburg 31/05/2024
We had a super time in South America. The wildlife was crazy – at one point we were swimming with 9 sea turtles and I was afraid to even fin in the water in case I touched one of them! The boobies and pelicans put on a great show diving and fishing in the ocean, swam with heaps of marine iguanas – they came so close.
The sea lions were fabulous but quite frightening, zooming out of the gloom of the ocean to stare deeply into your soul before flashing around you and shooting off.
Swam with sharks! White tips! Saw a baby hammerhead and… well, there was so much!
Thank you for arranging such a super adventure! For all our little panic moments, it ran absolutely smoothly even with the language barrier (I have to learn some Spanish before we go to South America again!).
Sent by Nadine Titus
Cape Town 17/05/2024
Always a pleasure dealing with Michelle Kaye - she is efficient and very helpful.
Sent by John Hay
Johannesburg 16/05/2024
Best travel person I have ever dealt with, Michelle is a pleasure to deal with!
Sent by Tamzyn Botha
Sydney, Australia 26/04/2024
We had the most amazing holiday and the kids are already begging to come back in 2025 ??. Your planning was seamless as usual. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts. It was magical
Sent by Benita Billings
Johannesburg 16/04/2024
Thanks Michelle!
Your assistance has been invaluable!
Sent by Gill Miller
Johannesburg 11/04/2024
No complaints, excellent service. Thank you.
Sent by Janine Pretorius
Pretoria 16/03/2024
Michelle was great!! Very professional and made the challenge we were facing seem so less stressful! Loved working with Michelle - she is a fountain of knowledge
Sent by Patrick Gallagher
Hobe Sound, Florida, USA 04/03/2024
Beyond helping design our trip to S. Africa, Michelle made me feel very comfortable with the decisions.
Michelle, I revealed the birthday gift to my wife this weekend. I have to admit, I was a bit nervous as I wasn’t 100% sure that South Africa was of interest to her.
Well … I was wrong. She was so excited and happy that she cried … in the restaurant ??
Good work!
Sent by Verity Lloyd
Johannesburg 31/01/2024
Thank you very much for your friendly, efficient and helpful service to the 4 gals on an ashram adventure!
Sent by Rob Kastenschmidt
Houston, Texas 16/11/2023
Michelle - Thanks for following up. We are at Hoedspruit waiting to begin our journey home. Our time in South Africa was an awesome experience and we can't thank you enough. Everything from Fuzzy in Cape Town to Siviti has exceeded our every expectation. As you know the Siviti is simply tremendous. The rooms are luxurious, every meal is done perfectly, and the staff couldn't be more friendly and attentive. When it came to the game drives, we were blown away. We saw the Big 5 on every full day we were there and saw them all several times on a single game drive. The guides, Henrico and Nic, were great at finding and then putting us right on top of the animals and Henrico did a great job of educating us throughout. We leave Africa smarter and with memories that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. You designed a perfect experience for us - thank you.
Sent by Jacky Mattin
London 07/11/2023
Kerith and also Michelle, Just back home in England, i now have time to reflect on the wonderful trip you organised for us.
For the short time we had to spare , the itinerary was perfect and the two hotels we stayed in were both excellent.
We were very impressed by the wheelchair organisation and smooth transfers from one plane to another.
The visit to the red dunes and the morning at sea were highlights .....
Susy may well decide on another trip next year and I am sure would be in touch with you again.
In the meantime many thanks and very best wishes to you both,
Jacky Mattin
Sent by Ian Bessarabia
Johannesburg 23/10/2023
What an amazing weekend! Thanks, Mish for the brilliant booking and all the effort you put in. It was absolutely everything we wanted and more. I realised how much I have missed the time away and need to get away after this weekend. Thank you
Sent by Wendy Davis
Johannesburg 05/10/2023
Always great prompt service
Sent by Ian Bessarabia
Johannesburg 26/09/2023
Thanks for confirming our booking - so excited and love the countdown of days on the app (adds to the excitement). I have completed the steps and I hope our contribution gets you that awesome trip to Manchester.
Sent by Eduardo Madureira
Johannesburg 22/09/2023
Absolutely everything I expect from a travel counselor. In travel there are allot of things to look at. which can make planning a trip seem allot of work . Also the chances of making a mistake which could negatively impact everything are good. For a small fee, that worry gets taken away from you, which to me is well worth it.
Sent by Caryn Bessarabia
Johannesburg 21/09/2023
Michelle, is incredible. Thank you for everything.
Sent by Kumary Naidoo
Johannesburg 14/09/2023
Good Morning Michelle
Hope you`re well
I want to thank you for all that you did to help make this trip marvelous.
We all had a blast ??
Regards
Kumary Naidoo
Sent by Lisa Li
Toronto 14/09/2023
I’m sad to leave, it’s been so restorative and adventurous. Thank you a million times over, Lisa
Sent by Karen Jankelow
Johannesburg 06/09/2023
Thanks Mich . Been brilliant . Used the my tc app for everything.. very good .
Have loved this trip .
Will def be sending people your way . Xxthank u
Sent by Shlomo Musikanth
Johannesurg 17/08/2023
Excellent advice,Informative, ON THE BALL!!!
Sent by Francis Li
Canada 11/08/2023
The journey to get to the journey matters, and Michelle understands that. She’s proactive in her communications and provides timely responses to our many questions. Can’t wait to go on our vacation journey!
Sent by Stacey Lewis
Johannesburg 10/07/2023
Thanks so so much for everything! Of course I will keep recommending you! Your service is beyond incredible.
Sent by Karen Jankelow
Johannesburg 28/06/2023
Always best service from Michelle
Sent by Dena Bloch
Johannesburg 26/06/2023
Mich, thanks for going the extra mile! You're amazing. Love the Bloch's xx
Sent by Sally Peter
Hermanus 21/06/2023
We have never used the services of an agent before! My son in law suggested we use Michelle as we have a number of international legs on the go this year! She is now handling them all !!
Sent by Joelle Strike
Marseille 16/06/2023
Michelle is always ready to help with kindness and efficiency. She is an excellent Travel Counsellor
Sent by Nina Sparv
Helsinki 17/05/2023
Michelle & Kerith always gave me quick answers to my doubts and questions, and helped me plan a really awesome trip to South Africa & Zanzibar
Sent by Dena Bloch
Johannesburg 30/03/2023
Thank you so much for your incredible service – unbelievable.
Sent by Lauren Lang
Johannesburg 20/02/2023
Michelle goes above and beyond to help and satisfy her clients needs. Nothing is too much for her and she is always available to answer queries and advise and is so patient and kind. She is a pleasure to deal with and will always try to find you the best deal
Sent by Sue Van Den Berg
Waterval Boven 20/02/2023
Michelle is always friendly and willing to help in any way she can.
Sent by Kumary Naidoo
Johannesburg 06/02/2023
Michelle is very prompt and helpful. She is also very polite, and made the booking process very easy.
Sent by Peta-Lee Goldberg
Toronto, Canada 01/02/2023
Michelle was so helpful organizing a trip to Kruger park and Hazyview. We were overwhelmed trying to do it ourselves and Michelle made sure everything was organized perfectly
Sent by Norman Strike
Marseille 11/01/2023
We have entrusted ALL our long-distance travel arrangements to Michelle Kaye ever since we first dealt with her several years ago. She is highly commendable in every way and can only be a precious asset to any company that employs her. The hours of frustration and confusion - and the money - she has saved us further motivate this positive assessment. Furthermore, apart from her expert and devoted service - going the extra mile - Michelle has always been friendly, polite and patient, never making one feel that every second she gives you is counted.
Sent by Wendy Davis
Johannesburg 10/01/2023
I had excellent service and Michelle displayed endless patience with the various requests
Sent by Godfrey Burstein
Johannesburg 28/12/2022
Michelle is always willing to go the extra mile to obtain additional information
Sent by Lavern Jacobs
Johannesburg 02/12/2022
As always, excellent service, delivered with personal care and attention to every detail, ensuring a smooth and comfortable business trip.
Thanks so much Michelle, we appreciate you!
Sent by Anat Shevel
Johannesburg 11/11/2022
Been using Michelle for a long time and always had excellent service
Sent by Simon Dougherty
Johannesburg 18/10/2022
Michelle is outstanding efficient pleasant and goes the extra mile to achieve what we her clients need
Sent by Jonathan Wener
Johannesburg 18/10/2022
Michelle is: reliable. knowledgeable, efficient. a pleasure to engage with. thanks for the extra mile. !!!
Sent by Jennifer Unterslak
Johannesburg 19/09/2022
Michelle was totally efficient, prompt with answers and everything that she said she would do was done within minutes. A ticket on the flight that I needed to fly on which seemed full, but she really worked hard to get me onto the plane. Thanks so much Michelle
