Our Team
The wealth of experience and expertise of our travel consultants and staff collectively combines to over 110 years of experience in the travel industry. They are enthusiastic travel experts with vast product knowledge and experience, combined with a genuine desire to provide the highest standard of personal service. Our team is so passionate about travel and their clients that it borders on obsessive at times!
Name : Amiena
Surname : Walker
Job Title : Travel Consultant
How long have you been in travel?
I have been in the industry for 15 years.
Why did you choose the travel industry?
I did not choose this industry, it chose me.
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
I have travelled a bit of Europe, but my dream destinations are Mauritius and India.
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Name : Naseem
Surname : Mowzer
Job Title : BOOKKEEPER
How long have you been in travel?
11 Years
Why did you choose the travel industry?
I am a social butterfly so meeting new people is always on top of my list and that’s exactly one of the things our industry is about.
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
My dream holiday would be soaking up the sun on a beach in Mauritius, hopefully that dream would become a reality soon.
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Name : Patrick
Surname : Van Niekerk
Job Title : BOOKKEEPER
How long have you been in travel?
20 Years
Why did you choose the travel industry?
The travel opportunities available to the industry.
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
Singapore – they are very organized and the city was very clean.
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Name : Cheslyn
Surname : Isaacs
Job Title : COURIER
How long have you been in travel?
I have been in travel for three years
Why did you choose the travel industry?
Because of the World Cup bringing opportunities, not just job creation, but also seeing my favourite football stars and maybe interacting with them one day. I love meeting people, especially foreigners. It is an exciting industry because of the diverse cultural and traditions of people I interact with.
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
I would love to travel the world: my favourite spots would be Ireland, Scotland, Brazil and Mauritius.
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Name : D'leane
Surname : Richter
Job Title : TRAVEL CONSULTANT
How long have you been in travel?
I have been in travel for 17 years
Why did you choose the travel industry?
I decided to do travel because I have travelled extensively and because I love people .This brought me in touch with the most interesting and exciting people whose ideas about life were as far and diverse as the world that they wanted to explore.
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
My most happy memory is a simple one. Sitting on the docks of Kirkwall on the main Orkney Island, eating fish and chips out of a newspaper, with my feet hanging over the edge of the cement dock and having the gulls of Scotland yelling over head.
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Name : Esther
Surname : Singer
Job Title : TRAVEL CONSULTANT
How long have you been in travel?
I have been in travel from 1979 to 2008. I started off working flexi hours with "The Kibbutz Adventure" and then full time thereafter.
Why did you choose the travel industry?
I did not choose the travel industry per se! We had bought a travel agency co-incidentally at the time that I needed more stimulation in my life than being bogged down with domesticity. I did enjoy meeting so many interesting and diverse people who were very appreciative of my services.
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
My favourite travel memory? Each and every country we travelled to was special. Perhaps the journey in a helicopter from Nice to Monaco that lasted 7 minutes each way to attend UFTTA conferences with Barney, was very exciting.
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Name : Helen
Surname : Barrie
Job Title : EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
How long have you been in travel?
I have been in travel and more particularly in conferencing, incentives and touring since 1991
Why did you choose the travel industry?
The reason I chose the travel industry was pure chance
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
I recently travelled to Nelspruit and the Sabi Sands and stayed at Singita Game Lodge and a few other lodges in the area. It was an awesome experience and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I have never had the opportunity of going overseas and definitely would like to see as much of the British Isles as possible but I have always wanted to go to Amsterdam and, hopefully, will achieve my dreams one day soon. I would also love to visit my step children in Australia.
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Name : Jean
Surname : Alexander
Job Title : GROUP ACCOUNTANT
How long have you been in travel?
6 months
Why did you choose the travel industry?
Did not choose this industry, it was offered to me by auditors! But I love it
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
Etosha National Park, Epupa Falls, Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls; the Addo Elephant Park; and hiking in Malolotje Reserve in Swaziland
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Name : Josephine
Surname : Buys
Job Title : MARKETING
How long have you been in travel?
I’m a newbie, just under 2 years & counting…
Why did you choose the travel industry?
During my career in publishing the travel sector has always held the most exciting appeal.
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
New York is my best yet, Croatia is my best to come!
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Name : Julia
Surname : Rabie
Job Title : TRAVEL CONSULTANT
How long have you been in travel?
I've been in travel far too long to remember
Why did you choose the travel industry?
I wanted to travel the world and thought it would be glamorous. I love interacting with people and I love selling with a passion
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
My best experience was being able to go to Egypt and the province of Macau in China
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Name : Marion
Surname : Schoeman
Job Title : CEO
How long have you been in travel?
28 Years
Why did you choose the travel industry?
I wanted to expand my horizons and the industry has done this in an enriching and exciting way.
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
How does one choose between Alaska, the Seychelles, a Summer break in Paris and a zany trip across Ireland? All Fabulous.
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Name : Muriel
Surname : Gwiya
Job Title : HOUSEKEEPER
How long have you been in travel?
6 years
Why did you choose the travel industry?
To see lots of people, that's why I love being here
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
I haven't travelled yet, but I would love to go to a game reserve to see lots of animals
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Name : Nosipho
Surname : Zekani
Job Title : TRAVEL CONSULTANT
How long have you been in travel?
I’ve been in travel for 10 years.
Why did you choose the travel industry?
I chose travel because I thought I would travel the whole world, and I’m hoping when the time is right it will happen. I love being in travel, as I have learnt a lot about so many wonderful South African and international destinations.
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
My dream destinations are Dubai and Mauritius.
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Name : Nurjahaan
Surname : De Bruyns
Job Title : ADMIN MANAGER
How long have you been in travel?
I have been in travel for plus minus eight years and enjoy every minute of it
Why did you choose the travel industry?
I was interested in this industry because of my love for different destinations. The travel programs that I so often watched on television sparked this fascination.
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
My favourite country is Egypt: the ancient history and all the other attractions such as the Nile, Pyramids, and much more, remain an alluring childhood dream.
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Name : Shirley
Surname : Williams
Job Title : ADMIN ASSISTANT
How long have you been in travel?
I have been 15 years in Travel
Why did you choose the travel industry?
The nice thing in travel is that you meet a lot of people from different countries and different cultures which make you feel excited to work. I most enjoy the client interaction everyday; it's quite exciting.
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
I have been out as far as Johannesburg; I would like one day to visit America, with the intentions of touring around see what the place looks like.
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Name : Tracey
Surname : Elliott
Job Title : TEAM LEADER/TRAVEL CONSULTANT
How long have you been in travel?
20 years
Why did you choose the travel industry?
Because it changes on a daily basis. You learn something new everyday. It is one of the most exciting industries to be in - even though probably one of the most stressful!
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
A trip to the Florida Keys in 2002. It is such a laid back place to be, but really buzzing at the same time. We stayed with a friend in Isla Morada, and travelled the entire keys by car. We started at Key Largo working our way all the way down to Key West, spent a night at Key West and drove back. We rented a Harley for a day - it was really cool travelling the keys on a bike!! It was one of the most awesome holidays we have had!!
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Name : Zephnie
Surname : Viljoen
Job Title : ONLINE PRODUCT DEVELOPER
How long have you been in travel?
6 Years
Why did you choose the travel industry?
I travelled around the globe for about 10 years, and over time developed a taste for the wide scope of opportunities and thrills the industry had to offer.
What is you favourite travel memory or dream destination?
It's almost impossible to choose one, but Cozumel in the Caribbean is one of my favourite destinations. Besides its beauty, I love the ambience on the island, and the locals' addiction to having fun!
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