anyone go to South Africa for their HM

glenisland09 Posted: Feb 20, 2009 01:54 PM

anyone go to South Africa for their HM

I need help finding a travel agent with experince planning trips there.

I emailed Travel Tom but haven't heard back yet (I think someone said he's on vacation)

Any suggestions.. TIA!!!

occhi21 Posted: Feb 20, 2009 07:59 PM

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I am for the World Cup 2010, i havent done and research yet with a travel agent bc I usually just search online and book myself.

glenisland09 Posted: Feb 20, 2009 08:16 PM

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You're so good. I don't have the patience to do it all myself

Good luck with your planning and let me know if you find something incredible I should know about!

stelli821 Posted: Feb 20, 2009 08:28 PM

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Are you dead set on South Africa? We're going to Tanzania (one week on safari in the serengeti and one week on the island of Zanzibar--best of both worlds!) and we booked (affordably for Africa) through a great company based in Arusha (a main tourist city). Let me know if you're interested or FM me.

AFutureBride Posted: Feb 20, 2009 08:32 PM

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Posted by glenisland09

I need help finding a travel agent with experince planning trips there.

I emailed Travel Tom but haven't heard back yet (I think someone said he's on vacation)

Any suggestions.. TIA!!!

He is back from vacation. I talked to him sunday and emailed him on wednesday. Maybe try calling.

JillandJoe Posted: Feb 20, 2009 08:51 PM

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im not but that sounds like an awesome trip!!

ilonka020 Posted: Feb 20, 2009 09:04 PM

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i don't know about a travel agent, but try Roar Africa, they are a tour operator. I did some PR for South Africa hotels. If you need recommendations where to stay FM me.

OY Posted: Feb 21, 2009 02:13 AM

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I would LOVE to go to South Africa for HM.. but where do you get more info on that? and how much would it cost??

glenisland09 Posted: Feb 21, 2009 08:24 AM

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Posted by stelli821

Are you dead set on South Africa? We're going to Tanzania (one week on safari in the serengeti and one week on the island of Zanzibar--best of both worlds!) and we booked (affordably for Africa) through a great company based in Arusha (a main tourist city). Let me know if you're interested or FM me.

Stella - what made you pick Tanzania over South Africa? Definitely FM me some details

Alicia - Thanks! He actually just responded to my email

ilonka - What areas of SA do you know the most about hotels? I was thinking of hitting up Capetown, a safari, and then Maritius.

OY- Let me know if you want me to put you in touch with the travel agent I've been talking to so far about this. The trip is pricely.. mine will definitely be over 10K BUT I'm sure some hotels the travel agent picked could be scaled back if your looking for saving a little $$.

Thanks so much ladies!! Jill I couldn't agree more - I'm totally obsessed with thinking about this honeymoon

ilonka020 Posted: Feb 21, 2009 09:43 AM

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Def. check out the Steenberg hotel(cape town), it's stunning but also pricey not sure how much you want to spend. Any of the Mantis Collection properties are also incredible but again pricey.
I would suggest working with a travel agent or tour operator if this is your first trip to Africa. They can put a package together for you that will suite your needs. Also, Camp Jabulani is amazing you get to ride elephants =)

glenisland09 Posted: Feb 21, 2009 01:59 PM

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Posted by ilonka020

Def. check out the Steenberg hotel(cape town), it's stunning but also pricey not sure how much you want to spend. Any of the Mantis Collection properties are also incredible but again pricey.
I would suggest working with a travel agent or tour operator if this is your first trip to Africa. They can put a package together for you that will suite your needs. Also, Camp Jabulani is amazing you get to ride elephants =)

I just checked out Steenberg on tripadvisor and it got stellar reviews.. Thanks so much!!