Having been brought up in South Africa after his parents emigrated there in the 60’s, Ian qualified in management accounting followed by various senior positions in leading companies such as BMW, Kimberley Clark and EDS. This also meant that he lived and travelled in a number of countries including England, Sweden, and The Netherlands. He has recently relocated to France to set up offices there.
His responsibilities in running travel departments for large organisations fuelled his passion for travel which ultimately led to his forming both a UK and South African based Travel Company which today offers the widest choice of itineraries throughout the African continent and has offices in UK, USA, France, Germany and two offices in South Africa.
As a qualified Tourist Guide specialising in Wine, Golf and Safari’s, he’s always ready to offer you advice.
The best thing about my travels:
For me, the late afternoon/early evening game drive is just out of this world. Seeing the sunset on the horizon sipping a lovely glass of wine sitting on a 4 X 4 in the middle of Africa! There's just nothing better.
Kirsty first began working for a Botswana safari company and she quickly realised that she held a great passion for travel! Her career responsibilities have varied from travel reservations, consulting, sales, marketing, incentives and function co-ordinating, including training on the latter.
Kirsty has co-ordinated functions varying from 10 - 1000 people for corporate top 100 companies. She recognises the privilege of having visited over 100 cities world-wide, and to have travelled extensively within Southern Africa during her 21 years in the tourism business. As a golf fanatic she has ensured that she has played in most of the countries visited, including Hawaii, Argentina, Bahamas, UK, Canada, USA, Malaysia, Bali , Disney World, Dubai, Mauritius, Seychelles and of course most local courses.
Her love of planning vacations to Southern Africa and vast travel experience has allowed her great fulfilment within this leading travel company.
The best thing about my travels:
It has to be the glorious Garden Route! This easily self-driven journey, offers every traveller an unforgettable experience. Families will find accommodation & activities to perfectly suit their needs, and if a romantic getaway is on the cards choose from a huge selection of the most breathtaking hideaways imaginable.
Not to mention that this has become a golfers paradise - and to end a perfect trip you can experience the best of South Africa’s malaria-free Big Five Safari!
After visiting and falling in love with South Africa over a decade ago, Beverly soon joined Ian & Kirsty in creating tailored holidays for clients to South Africa.
With a background in sales and marketing she enjoys a leading role in tailoring holiday trips and especially enjoys planning honeymoons and family holidays to South Africa. Her extensive on-the-ground knowledge is vital in offering her overseas clients the very best accommodation to suit their budgets in a country that has become her passion.
She is particularly motivated by introducing her clients to the multitude of fantastic experiences that South Africa offers as a holiday destination. It is really like no other place in the world. When her clients go home loving the country as she does, it’s the icing on the cake!
The best thing about my travels:
It has to be for me the Cape Winelands! Not only is the scenery and Cape Dutch architecture just stunning, but the food and wine take some beating by anyone’s standards!
The summer is for sipping chilled Sauvignon Blanc or a sparkling Cap Classique whilst dining al fresco admiring the mountain views. The winter is cosy with log fires and delicious Pinotage, Shiraz, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon with the same spectacular views!
My career as a travel consultant started over 30 years ago as an outgrowth of my own passion for seeing the world. Growing up in a travel enthused family, it gave me the opportunity to travel throughout the United States, Europe and South Pacific. This progressed to a 25 year career as a Corporate Travel Manager, responsible for my clients specific travel needs.
As one might expect, travel planning has become second nature to me. My experience with the travel industry gives me the knowledge and expertise to create travel adventures for my clients that satisfy them on a much deeper level.
The best thing about my travels:
Short and sweet, I love to experience a destination for the first time.
I have been in the tourism industry for 16 years; my travels and have taken me from Hermanus, across to Europe to Germany and Wales then back to Stellenbosch, South Africa.
I have always been involved in co-ordinating tours, outdoor adventure activities, self-drive schedules, sales and marketing. My love and passion for exploring new places has fuelled my desire to share them with people, especially when I believe that they will enjoy it beyond measure.
I'm a fully qualified tour guide and specialize in food & wine tours among other things!
I speak fluent German and have very strong ties to Germany.
The best thing about my travels:
I have two things that motivate me: Realising how much I love my country - after every turn there is always something new, something different that the region has to offer. The most amazing thing is that you can’t find it anywhere else on earth! and then meeting the most amazing people along the way.
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