Ronel Blom

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Strand

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My name is Ronel and I am a personal Travel Counsellor, based in the Strand – Helderberg.

I have been in the travel industry for 44 years and I specialise in both leisure and corporate travel as well as in group travel. My clients are from all over the country as well as abroad and I speak both English and Afrikaans.

My career in the travel industry started at a travel agency in Stellenbosch in 1980; thereafter I worked in the Strand as a senior travel consultant and later as Branch Manager until 2006, when I then decided to become an independent travel agent.

During the years I have done many fares courses; Galileo, BSP, IATA/UFTAA as well as extensive training on Travel Counsellors intranet & Phenix booking systems.

I joined Travel Counsellors so that I could grow my leisure and corporate business. I can offer my clients the best service with the professional backing and support from Travel Counsellors Head Office. We are a member of IATA & ASATA and we are BEE accredited. Another added benefit of booking with me is our Travel Counsellors Financial Protection plan that protects all my clients’ money against supplier defaults. We have over 2000 TCs in 6 countries which gives me access to their combined support and local knowledge and experience 24 hours a day.

My years in the travel industry have given me many travel opportunities, and I have visited countries and cities in South Africa, Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands, UK & Europe, North and South America, Far East and Australia and Cruising. My Travel Highlights include… white river rafting down the Zambezi, skiing in Italy, and stepping onboard the Concorde (it was only to do an inspection visit on the ground), cruising Greece & Turkey, Phi Phi Island in Thailand, meeting Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Disney Orlando as well as SeaWorld, San Diego and many many more…

Achievements with Travel Counsellors include - Winner Best New Starter 2010 presented at Travel Counsellors South African Conference at Sun City May 2010. Achieved GOLD status in September 2011. Nominations - Best Sales 2010/11 South African Conference at The One&Only Hotel Cape Town, Best Month 2011/12 and Best TC 2011/12 at South African Conference in Mauritius and more nominations since.

“Preparation and knowledge is the key to a successful trip”

You are welcome to contact me for any travel enquiries, ek hoop om binnekort van u te hoor!

Travel greetings/Reisgroete

Ronel

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Victoria Falls - October 2017 - Travel Counsellors Educational

Victoria Falls - October 2017 - Travel Counsellors Educational

Claire and I jetted off to Victoria Falls on 30 October 2017 with SA Airlink. We were met on arrival and taken to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge where we spent 1 night. It is a lovely hotel, and I recommend this for couples and families. The property has lots of stairs so not recommended for elderly clients. This hotel has three room types, Lodge Standard rooms, Lodge Waterhole facing rooms

10 Apr 2018 5   min read

World Leisure Holidays educational - Mauritius

World Leisure Holidays educational - Mauritius

Our group of 8 accompanied by Frans of World Leisure Holidays (WLH) departed to Mauritius on 21 July 2012 for 6 days - what a stunning educational with world class hotels and resorts on this island! We stayed and visited the following hotels: * La Pirogue Hotel - (overnight) Located on the West Coast of Mauritius, running along one of the island’s finest beaches. La Pirogue is set in the m

01 Aug 2012 5   min read

TC Conference Mauritius - May 2012

TC Conference Mauritius - May 2012

Mauritius.....island, good weather, nice people, stunning hotels, palm trees, turquoise water, white sandy beaches, and yummy cocktails - a dream destination! Mauritius is 2 hours ahead of SA time and the flying time from Johannesburg is 4 hours. I flew on SAA from Cape Town via Johannesburg to Mauritius on the 17th of May to attend the SA Travel Counsellor's conference in Mauritius held

28 May 2012 5   min read

TC Conference Mauritius - May 2012

TC Conference Mauritius - May 2012

Mauritius.....island, good weather, nice people, stunning hotels, palm trees, turquoise water, white sandy beaches, and yummy cocktails - a dream destination! Mauritius is 2 hours ahead of SA time and flying time from Johannesburg is 4 hours. I flew on SAA from Cape Town via Johannesburg to Mauritius on 17 May to attend the SA Travel Counsellor's conference in Mauritius held at Beachcomber's

27 May 2012 5   min read

What my customers say

Very efficient! Thank you

Paula Huysamer

Somerset West

Thank you for all the help and guidance throughout the whole process, Ronel. It was a real comfort knowing everything was dealt with and we can focus on our holiday. Highly recommended!

Martin Vehoeven

Auckland NZ

Ronel is ALWAYS available, she is patient with elderly customers, she sifts through a variety of options, she assists one with all technical problems like credit cards, she checks in for you if you have forgotten (which is often) she finds good deals

Anna Samuel

Cape Town

Absolutely fantastic. Highly recomend

Michelle Marais

Somerset West

Travel Counsellors is great partner in travel arrangement, great customer experince and quick responses. I love being cheked in and receiving my boarding pass a day before travel. Please keep it up

Lillian Bwalya

Dar es Salaam

Ronel is amazing!

Chantele Schutzler

Durban

I know it’s a Sunday, but thank you for all the flight bookings and the comms. You made traveling so easy. 🙂🙌 Have a blessed Sunday 😁

Bianca Van der Bergh

Stellenbosch

First time booking a Flight , Impressive service .

Stephen Walker

Germany

Great service as always. Would have scored more than 10, if the option was there! Tessa

Tessa Roux

Stellenbosch

Ronel is a fantastic agent! She's always available and assists in the most professional way. No ask is too big or too small for her. Thank you, Ronel, for always ensuring we can travel without any issues!

Inge Victor

De Doorns

Always been very happy with professional and prompt service. Will highly recommend this service and have done.

Ann De Koker

Somerset West

invoices are sent promptly as the booking are made.

Ruth Melim

Durbanville

Ronel is a STAR!.. Super helpful and professional at all times! Thanks alot!

Stephan Jacobs

De Doorns

unbelievably efficient and helpful

John Samuel

Cape Town

I rate Ronel Blom's services at 10. I have dealt with other travel agents before, but Ronel Blom is the best and I will recommend her to anyone, anytime.

Christine Murray

Somerset West

Thank you for your prompt and professional service. You are highly appreciated.

Rainer Basson

Cape Town

Ronel was just amazing to help us make bookings for a cruise on the Med.. I highly recommend her!!

Anneli Louw

Somerset West

Ronel Blom always provide us with outstanding service

Elnette Viljoen

Botrivier

20 out of 10. It is the only consultant I will use or recommend although I drive her nuts !

Marais Ziervogel

Aurora

Liewe Ronel, Namens die hele familie wil ek vir jou Dankie sê vir al jou moeite, raad, hulp en leiding met die reel van ons Mauritius vakansie! Ons het n wonderlike tyd gehad! Ons wardeer als opreg! Tot ons volgende vakansie ?? Groete, Hilda

Hilda Swart

Somerset West

Ronel makes traveling a pleasure.

Rachel Van Rensburg

Strand

I have really enjoyed working with you Ronel. You are very helpful and patient. Dealing with someone in another country,using another currency and a time zone difference can be frustrating at times but we managed to get there in the end. I am grateful to Philip for recommending you and wish you all the best with your business. Would love to meet you when we get to Capetown if possible Regards Carolynn

Carolynn Robertson

New Zealand

Ronel’s gone above and beyond for us! She is Absolutely Amazing! I’ve already sent my sister and a good friend of mine’s elderly parents to Ronel.

Elsabe Crawford

Cape Town

Ronel is a gem and highly organised and professional. We always get the best from her.

Carla Sheills

London

I will always use you in the future and recommend you to anyone travelling. Great Great and I give you a 10

Elizbe Barker

Strand

Thanks Ronel, everything 100% as planned

Francois Du Plessis

Gordonsbay

Ronel has endless, and I mean endless, patience with older travelers who forget passwords, loose their documents, confuse dates and numbers, don't know what to choose. She is also always available with immediate suggestions in times of crisis. can not recommend her high enough!!!

Anna Samuel

Cape Town

Thanks again for all the arrangements. Everything perfect!

Mike De Kock

Somerset West

Ronel ons is veilig tuis sonder enige hiccups. Wil jou weer bedank vir jou uitsonderlike diens en sorg. Gaan jou hoog aanbeveel ??Mooi bly ??

Linda Badenhorst

Somerset West

Ronel is always ready to help with all our travel arrangements. She plans everything and make sure we are well looked after!

Mariska Van der Merwe

Stellenbosch

You are amazing in booking flight and taking the stress from me. I truly appreciate you so much

Elizabeth Barker

Strand

As usual she assisted me in the most professional and prompt way she is well known for. I will always recommend her to anyone.

Barend Keet

Swellendam

I will always refer clients to Ronel and use her as a 'go to' Travel Counsellor. She has always been of great assistance and help with bookings, policies and advice when needed.

Tessa Roux

Stellenbosch

Ronel Blom is excellent. Will and have recommended her to family and friends

Frelette Groenewald

Gordonsbay

What a pleasure to have Ronel sort out our travel and air flight arrangements. She ensures we get there with the least hassle to us and is very efficient!

Michelle Wilson

Cape Town

Thank you for your prompt and professional service.

Wilbert Basson

Cape Town

Absolutely the most amazing service I have ever experienced!!! I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Ronel Blom to any and every body. She goes above and beyond anything I have experienced before.

Karin Smith

Strand

Travelling with Ronel Blom in your “corner” is just fantastic. Her support and help on the odd occasion when we have been in a crisis was invaluable

France Beyers

Stellenbosch

Ek sal vir Ronel 'n 12/10 gee vir haar diens! Sy is altyd vriendelik, baie behulpsaam en is altyd op die bol met wat gebeur en maak die beste planne om 'n situasie uit te sorteer! Beste diens ooit!

Mariska Van der Merwe

Stellenbosch

Ronel has been very responsive and attentive to all of our questions and needs. We would recommend Travel Counsellors to friends

Dion O'Connell

USA

I am not used to travel a lot overseas. Her helpfulness was realy calming. Thanks for checking me in. I realy appreciate your help. I wil surely recommend her to my friends. Annemie Baard - Keimoes

Annemie Baard

Keimoes

Hi Ronel ?? Ons het ‘n ongelooflike, fantastiese en baie lekker tyd in Bali gehad. Bali bied beslis ietsie vir almal en die mense is baie vriendelik & behulpsaam. Ek glo Bali sal ons defnitief weer sien. ??Alles het so goed verloop, te danke aan jou??. Ons het regtig geen issues of teenspoed in enige opsig gehad nie. Dankie, dankie dankie!! Ons waardeer al jou moeite met ons vakansie regtig baie! Alles wat jy vir ons gereël en gedoen het was uitstekend….ek is sommer lus en beplan weer ‘n trippie vir volgende jaar…???? Weerens dankie vir alles, jy maak alles soveel makliker en beter - dis ‘n voorreg. Lekker naweek vir jou! ?? Groete, Shani & Nick

Shani Retief

Robertson

Efficient and friendly service

Hanret Snyman

Johannesburg

Ronel was fantastic to work with. She is a star !!

Johannes Hugo

USA

I received excellent customer service from Ronel. – there are no two opinions about this

Tertia MacDonald

Bellville

Jy is freaken awesome! Ek waardeer jou!

Alita Nieuwoudt

Kakamas

Ek wil net vir jou baie dankie se vir uitstekende diens en dat jy my so vining gehelp het.

Tertia MacDonald

Belliville

Hallo Ronel Ons het baie lekker gekuier, alles het vlot verloop. Jou reëlings was puik, (soos gewoonlik) en die mense is nogal stiptelik, wat tyd betref – as hulle se 10:50 dan is dit 10:50 Ek was ook bly dat die sundowner cruise die 2de dag was, dit sou te veel gewees het die 1ste dag. Jy kan dit gerus vir jou mense noem dat hulle die Chobe dagrit moet oorweeg O ja – jy kan ook vir toekomstige kliënte noem dat hulle nie US$ hoef te neem nie – die mense verkies R’e en jy kry ook ‘n beter wisselkoers op ‘n Rand as ‘n Dollar Nogmaals dankie vir jou puik reëlings, te gou was dit verby.

Petrus van Niekerk

Somerset-Wes

Having known Ronel for over 20 years, I can vouch that her experience as a travel agent is highly regarded among her industry peers. She is relentless in the pursuit of the best deal for all her clients and works tirelessly on their behalf to ensure that every aspect of their holiday or travel reservation is checked and double checked to ensure a flawless experience. I would not hesitate in recommending Ronel to friends and family.

William Puk

Cape Town

What I appreciate most about Mrs Blom is her reactivity and honest responses regarding prices & pricing. She also respects budgets; that means we got our holiday booked and paid within 1 week; so everyone is happy. I live in France and often travel to London. I travel to South Africa at least once every two years and combine it with a Southern Africa holiday - I mostly purchase our holidays & flights online, as both my wife and I are in the tourism & hospitality business, and know where to find either cheap deals or value for money. However I was very impressed that Ronel found us direct Virgin Atlantic flights from London Gatwick to Cape Town return for under 800 Euros!

Sergej Zelewitz

Annecy , France

I met Ronel a few years ago while making arrangements to travel abroad. It didn’t take me long to understand that this is how it’s been done! Ronel is most efficient, kind and very professional! If Ronel promises you, to do anything, you can be sure that in the shortest period of time she will come back to you with the results - most of the time with bigger savings and better options. Thank you Ronel!

Martie Van Wyk

Strand, Western Cape

I would like to thank you for your excellent service given to us. You just thought of absolutely everything possible to help us with our arrangements for our trip to America and Canada. Your expertise, loyalty and kindness going through every aspect so carefully and helping us to choose between hotels, daytrips and flights are much appreciated and highly recommended! Martie van Wyk

Martie Van Wyk

Strand, Western Cape, South Africa

I have been working with Ronel for a while, and can vouch for consistently good service and sterling efforts. Ronel is patient enough to entertain a tour group that changes their mind countless times, and efficient enough to plan a trip on a too-short deadline. Thanks to Ronel from Travel Counsellors for taking the hassle out of travel by taking care of the arrangements in a professional manner.

Fidelia van der Linde

Cape Town

Ronel is the best. She is always on time and she always has time for you.

Lood Bouwer

Stellenbosch

Ronel is die beste persoon wat ek ken vir vliegtuigkaartjies! Ronel grawe altyd die laagste prys vliegkaartjies uit! Ronel is ook ALTYD baie vinnig met haar terugvoering! Daarvan hou ek amper die meeste!

Heide de Kock

Paarl

Ronel organised all our travel documentation, travel insurance, flight tickets, and everything was 100%. She thought of the small details like airport transfers, nice hotels and she was always available for any questions and for last minute changes. Her friendliness and efficiency comes highly recommended. We will definitely deal with her again in future.

Adele du Plessis

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