21 July 2010: TravelPeople and living life

Life is full of surprises and every now and then we are all caught off-guard - no matter how well prepared we are or how well we plan our lives! It's part of what makes life interesting. Often that song about "life is a roller coaster, you just got to ride it" keeps mulling in my head and it reminds me that we are all on our own little roller coaster. So when some people are at their highest high, others are at their lowest low. This is how people often miss each other in everyday life or, if they are lucky, wave to each other in the passing by. So when you are on a high and on top of things, know it, experience it and appreciate it. And when you are at the bottom, remember that the only way to go is up so start climbing! On http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ we will always meet you half-way - don't forget to wave!

There will be no news from http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ next week as we will be running the Relais & Chateaux workshops, but don't forget to enter the exciting Montagu Country Hotel COMPETITION where you could stand a chance to win two glorious nights with breakfast, as well as be spoilt at their wellness centre PLUS get a village tour with their 1956 Cadillac! How great is that?

EVENTS DIARY Plan ahead and don't miss out on those important industry related events.

WORKSHOPS

• Relais & Chateaux will see you in Gauteng on 28 July 2010. If you are a travel buyer who would like to attend BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
• Relais & Chateaux moves to Durban on 29 July 2010. Join them for a fun-filled and educational morning and BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE but hurry - the cut-off date for replies for both these workshops is Friday!

TRAVEL NEWS

• A BIG announcement from Three Cities & Mantis Collection
• Excellent rewards from Sure Tours

TRAVEL SPECIALS

• Escape to a whole new world with The Last Word's Princess Emma!
• Unforgettable winter deals from Earthbound Hotels
• Special treats for the golf lover from Cape St. Francis Resort
• and lots more tantalizing offers!

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

• New ways to spend your leisure time - GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World has it all!
• Treat yourself to a gourmet wine evening at the Mantis Collection's Grande Roche
• Jazz things up with a Sunday brunch at the Winchester Mansions
• and other ways to have fun ...

TRAVEL SERVICES This is where to find help when you need it now!

VACANCIES Exciting new positions posted daily. Don't miss out out on your dream job or advertise your own company's vacancies - it's free!
 BLUE PAGES An A-Z directory of all the information you may need about our great Suppliers.

GALLERY Our workshop photo album.

"The only way to have a life is to commit to it like crazy" (Angelina Jolie)

Go get 'em!

Kind regards
Louise

15 July 2010: TravelPeople - awake & alert

They say you should count sheep if you can't fall asleep. Luckily falling asleep has never been a problem of mine, it's more the sleeping through until the alarm goes off that keeps on sidestepping me ... It all has to do with cats and the nocturnal mischief they get up to, as well as the over-active imaginations of young children. At least my sleeplessness has a known cause - with a known effect of grumpiness the next morning! Apparently insomnia is 41% more common in women than in men. This to me makes a lot of sense as women multi-task all through the day and therefore it's more difficult to "switch off" all the different parts of the brain at night. If only we could have gone into hibernation like some animals and sleep all through winter. Now that would have been grand in this icy Cape Town weather! But before my sleep deprivation has you all nodding off to sweet lalaland, grab a cup of coffee and have a look at how http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ can perk you up this week!

If you enter this week's COMPETITION you could experience two glorious nights of high quality sleep with breakfast at the Montagu Country Hotel AND they'll throw in free access to their wellness center as well as a tour of the village with their 1956 Cadillac! Now that is enough to wake anyone up with excitement!

EVENTS DIARY Keep up to date with those important industry related events.

WORKSHOPS

• On 28 July 2010, Relais & Chateaux will have their annual Gauteng workshop and if you are a travel buyer - you are invited! If you have not yet confirmed your attendance BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
• Relais & Chateaux moves to Durban on 29 July 2010 and invites all travel buyers to join them for a fun & educational morning. BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

TRAVEL NEWS

• Club Travel is tops in Africa again!
• Leriba Lodge & Conference Centre re-opens to the public with a tempting conferencing deal after the World Cup.
• Celebrate The Last Word's prestigious award with this breathtaking offer!
• Mossel Bay the Western Cape nominee for SA's town of the year competition.

TRAVEL SPECIALS

• Win your dream wedding or renew your vows at Cascade Country Manor
• Luxury self-catering offer from Belvidere Manor
• Oakhurst Hotel offers you outstanding weekend value
• The Court Classique Suite Hotel has frozen their conferencing rates!
• Crazy winter deals from Winchester Mansions, Earthbound Hotels, Axis Marketing and others!

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

• Spice things up and beat the winter blues at NH Hoteles
• Enjoy an evening of fine wine & dining at Leriba Lodge, the Grande Roche or the Winchester Mansions
• It's fun & excitement for the whole family at GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World!

TRAVEL SERVICES People who can help you take the edge off.

VACANCIES Tourism related positions in all areas & at all levels. Updated daily.

BLUE PAGES A wealth of information about our wonderful Suppliers at your finger tips!

"The amount of sleep required by the average person is five minutes more" (Wilson Mizener)

Sweet dreams this week!

Kind Regards
Louise

8 July 2010: TravelPeople and finding balance

In my books happiness equates to achieving balance in life. And yes, I think that you will agree that finding balance, but above all maintaining it is quite an achievement! When I was younger, I used to enjoy living life to the extremes - either going all out, or not doing it at all. Now that I'm older (and hopefully a bit wiser?), I find myself constantly striving towards finding a balance between the different parts that make us tick as human beings - the physical, physiological, emotional, mental etc. If one part is neglected, the world just doesn't feel right, but if they are all in zinc, everything works like tick, tock and the world is a happier place (especially after a rejuvenating weekend in Greyton!) Hey, no-one ever said it would be easy or uncomplicated - all we can do is just keep trying! And that is exactly what we will do on http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ this week - try and take you to a happier place!



To add to the joy, this week sees the start of an exciting new COMPETITION You could be the lucky person to win a two night stay for two with breakfast at the Montagu Country Hotel plus free access to their wellness center's mineral tub & steam room AND a hour village tour with their 1956 Cadillac! How happy will that make you?

EVENTS DIARY Plan ahead for those important industry related events!

WORKSHOPS

• Relais & Chateaux - Johannesburg: 28 July 2010. The participating members look forward to seeing you there! If you have not yet confirmed your attendance BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
• Relais & Chateaux - Durban: 29 July 2010. Come spend an enjoyable & educational morning with us! BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

TRAVEL NEWS

• Now you can enjoy your beauty treatments indoors or outdoors at De Zeekoe Guest Farm!
• Uncover Cape Town's precious gems with The Last Word
• Updates from Relais Hotels, African Pride Hotels and others ...

TRAVEL SPECIALS

• Experience the warmth of Fancourt this July
• Walk with Meerkats and stay longer at De Zeekoe Guest Farm
• Mantis Collection treats SA Residents
• Beat the winter blues at NH Hoteles
• Family fun with Stormsriver Adventures
• and loads more ...

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

• GrandWest Casino  & Entertainment World will keep you & the whole family entertained this July!
• A feast of culinary delights with Leriba Lodge, Alpine Attitude Boutique Hotel, Gatsby's Lanzerac Hotel and more!
• Enjoy a laid-back Sunday Jazz brunch at the Winchester Mansions or join them for an evening of aesthetic pleasure.

TRAVEL SERVICES When the work load becomes too heavy and you need help fast!

VACANCIES Find your dream job here, or advertise your own company's vacancies - it's free!

BLUE PAGES All the information you may need about our great Suppliers.

"If you search the world for happiness, you may find it in the end, for the world is round and will lead you back to your door". (Robert Brault)

Have a well-balanced, happy week!

Kind Regards
Louise

Relais & Chateaux Durban Workshop Invitation

INVITATION

TO ATTEND A COMPLIMENTARY WORKSHOP WITH BREAKFAST

The fabulous properties of

RELAIS & CHATEAUX

wish to present their venues to you

WHO IS EXHIBITING?

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel / Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat / Cellars Hohenort / Karkloof Spa / Rovos Rail / Singita Game Reserves / The Marine Hotel / The Plettenberg / Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? All or any travel buyers in your company who will benefit from learning more about these exciting products. Staff who book conferences, leisure and business travel, including corporate clients.

VENUE: The Hilton Hotel - 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban (Parking provided)

DATE: Thursday 29 July 2010

TIME: Registration & Breakfast 08h30 - 09h30 / Workshop 09h30 - 12h00

BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

RSVP by Friday 23 July 2010

OR Book directly on http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ under TRAVEL NEWS / TravelPeople 2010 Workshops / Relais & Chateaux Durban Workshop OR Email: louise@travelpeople.co.za

Cost: Absolutely free + lovely prizes to be won too!

Please take all workshop replies as confirmed. Reminders will only go out a few days before the workshop.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS

Round robin means you are guided around the room in a relaxed atmosphere and a controlled, timed environment.

We hope to see you there!

Relais & Chateaux Johannesburg Workshop Invitation

INVITATION

TO ATTEND

A COMPLIMENTARY ROUND ROBIN WORKSHOP WITH LUNCH

The fabulous properties of

RELAIS & CHATEAUX

wish to present their venues to you

EXHIBITORS:

Asara Wine Estate & Hotel / Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat / Camp Jabulani / Cellars Hohenort / Ellerman House / Gorah Elephant Camp & Marataba / Hotel Constance / Hunter's Country House & Tsala Treetop Lodge / Karkloof Spa / Kurland Hotel / Kwandwe Private Game Reserve / Le Quartier Francais / Londolozi / Rovos Rail / Singita Game Reserves / The Marine Hotel / The Plettenberg / Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? All or any travel buyers in your company who will benefit from learning more about these exciting products. Staff who book conferences, leisure and business travel, including corporate secretaries.

VENUE: Sandton Sun Hotel - Cnr of 5th & Alice Street, Sandton (parking provided)
DATE: Wednesday 28 July 2010
TIMES:

Session 1: Registration & Coffee 0800 - 0830 / Workshop 0830 - 1200

OR

Session 2: Lunch & Registration 1215 - 1300 / Workshop 1300 - 1630

BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE & CHOOSE YOUR SESSION

RSVP by Friday 23 July 2010

OR Book directly on http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ under TRAVEL NEWS / TravelPeople 2010 Workshops / Relais & Chateaux Johannesburg Workshop
OR Email: louise@travelpeople.co.za

Cost: Absolutely free + lovely prizes to be won too!

Please take all workshop replies as confirmed. Reminders will only go out a few days before the workshop.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS
Round robin means you are guided around the room in a relaxed atmosphere and a controlled, timed environment.

We hope to see you there!

1 July 2010: TravelPeople - where local is lekker

They say that every cloud has a silver lining ... Well, my day suddenly became silvery-black with a definite chance of thick, low-lying thunderous clouds when I found out that, due to unforeseen circumstances, I can no longer go to Spain to bask in glorious sunlight for a week! And then a slither of silver lining started appearing in the distance and now I am going to Greyton instead - where local is lekker! I'll return with renewed inspiration, stamina & zest ... But in the mean time, we'll keep it local on http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ as well - not only because it's lekker, but also because it's real and it's schweet!

This is your last chance to enter the Coral International Cape Town COMPETITION where you could win a local and really lekker night for two persons with dinner & breakfast at the foot of Table Mountain!

WORKSHOPS

• Relais & Chateaux - Johannesburg: 28 July 2010. Invitations went out earlier today, but we experienced problems with our server, so if yours went missing in cyberspace BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE
• Relais & Chateaux - Durban: 29 July 2010. Mark this date in your diaries! Invitations will go out next week.

TRAVEL NEWS

• Availability and more at Legend Golf & Safari Resort
• Irene Country Lodge joins African Pride Hotels
• Leriba Lodge welcomes 2nd World Cup team
• A news update from Relais & Chateaux
• Fancourt bids Japan a fond farewell
• Bushmans Kloof does it again!
• All about Relais Hotels' latest addition as well as a special treat

TRAVEL SPECIALS

• Free flights with Legend Lodges, Hotels & Resorts!
• Celebrate that special occasion with The Last Word
• Cozy winter deals from Cape St Francis Resort, Belvidere Manor Hotel, Winchester Mansions and others!
• and a whole lot more heart warming offers ...

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

• An invitation from Leriba Lodge to a food & wine pairing evening
• Luscious dining at Alpine Attitude Boutique Hotel's trendy restaurant
• GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World will knock your socks off!

TRAVEL SERVICES People who provide a service to the industry.

VACANCIES A feast of tourism related positions! Jobs at all levels and in all areas - with lots of variety!

BLUE PAGES The A-Z about our great Suppliers.

"Life is like a ten-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use" (Charles Schulz)

Have a lekker week!

Kind Regards
Louise