Ronel Blom
I'm based in
Strand
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Welcome to my web page! Welkom by my web bladsy!
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
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
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
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
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
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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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