20 April 2011: TravelPeople and Easter wishes

Winter in Cape Town has arrived on queue just before the Easter weekend! The earth is rejoicing whilst I am mentally gearing myself for a relaxing long weekend with Easter egg hunts, curried fish & hot cross buns. There is no better time for family and reflection. So where ever you are and whatever you do, be safe and enjoy this precious time - and if you see the Easter bunny, please remind him to pay me a visit! With next week being a short one, there won't be any news from us, but you're always welcome to visit the site for daily updates. This week, http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ decided to bring you those Easter treats early!

You have one more week to enter the Amakhosi Safari Lodge COMPETITION where you could experience a piece of heaven with your partner for two nights - with breakfast, two game activities, high tea & dinner included! It can't get any better than that!

WORKSHOPS

• Durban - 5 May 2011. We look forward to seeing you at our annual pre-Indaba workshop! See the fantastic line-up of exhibitors HERE and reserve your place today!
• Bloemfontein - 26 May 2011. Invitations will go out next week, but please diarise in the mean time!

WHAT ELSE IS NEWS?

• Outstanding achievement for Dragonfly Africa
• All about Die Tuishuise's Colour Safari
• Chitwa Chitwa has partnered with Ashtons Kruger Shuttles!
• The Last Word - ideal for romantic, intimate weddings & all about The Last Word Constantia turning inside out!

SPECIAL TREATS

• Family fun, a romantic getaway + a special business travel offer from Aquarius Luxury Suites
• Escape to Fancourt this winter
• Outstanding boardroom to birdie offer from Pearl Valley Golf Estates
• The Last Word will spoil all moms & dads!
• and more ...

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

• Taj Cape Town invites you to a chocolate afternoon tea
• Tea for two - or more at The Last Word Constantia
• So much fun to be had at GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World!

VACANCIES Career opportunities in the tourism industry - updated daily.

BOAST BOOK Nice things you have said about us.

BLUE PAGES A directory of all our great Suppliers - from A-Z!

"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." (Maria Robinson)

Happy Easter!

Best wishes

Louise

15 April 2011: TravelPeople feeling good this week

Winning the battle of the bulge has become an impossibility with all the Easter egg displays everywhere. You get confronted with them around every corner and the promise of sweet indulgence wrapped invitingly in bright coloured paper is enough to let anyone with a sweet tooth fall into a pothole of weakness - and allow all resistance to crumble ... Please know that I'm only speaking for myself, but resisting the temptation until it goes away is totally incomprehensible, and I often blame my poor mother for restricting me to two blocks of chocolate a day, creating an ongoing craving in the process. I am too busy living life to have to worry about calculating calories, which I realize is not going to enhance my look today - International Cleavage Day. But then at least I'll have an overload of endorphins or 'feel good' hormones in my system - which sounds good to me! Another alternative is to pay http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ a visit for an instant feeling good fix!

Stand a chance to experience your own private kingdom if you enter this week's COMPETITION You and a partner could win a two night's stay with breakfast, two game activities, high tea & dinner at Amakhosi Safari Lodge!

WORKSHOPS
We hope to see you in Durban on 5 May 2011. If you are a travel buyer and you haven't yet received your invitation, view your online invitation HERE and reserve your place today!

EVENTS DIARY Your year planner of tourism industry events, shows and workshops.

TRAVEL NEWS

• You are invited to a charity event at The Vineyard Hotel
• Entries for the Imvelo 2011 are now open
• Ashtons Kruger Shuttles now endorsed by Kapama

TRAVEL SPECIALS

• Spend a fine arts or photography weekend at Unashamed Africa's Esiweni Lodge
• Inyati Game Lodge guarantees you an unforgettable honeymoon
• East family fun at Fancourt
• Linger longer with NH Hoteles
• and many more tempting offers!

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

• Enjoy an utterly decadent afternoon affair at Leriba Hotel & Spa!
• Live entertainment and so much more at GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World

VACANCIES This is where to find your dream job! New positions posted daily.

BOAST BOOK Feedback from previous competition winners and nice things you have said about our workshops.

BLUE PAGES An A-Z listing of all our great Suppliers - with all their information.

"God gave the angels wings, and he gave humans chocolate." (Anon)

Allow yourself to indulge a bit this week!

Best wishes

Louise

8 April 2011: TravelPeople - the natural choice.

Have you ever experienced the thrill of online shopping? There is something terribly exciting about ordering and paying for something online during your lunch hour, and having it delivered to your office the very next day! Maybe I am behind times, and most of you have been there and done it, but I'll have you know that I was impressed beyond expectation with the speediness of it all. I could possibly be classified as a careful & conservative buyer - not somebody who buys on impulse, so I would probably not decorate my home with online shopping sprees, but when it comes to buying excellent wines, books and music online, I am an addict in the making! So join the shopping frenzy and visit http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ today to get your online tourism shopping fix today. A zero percentage buyers remorse is guaranteed!

Win an unforgettable two night's stay at Amakhosi Safari Lodge for you and a partner - with breakfast, two game activities, high tea & dinner included if you enter this week's COMPETITION Remember that you can't win it if you're not in it!

WORKSHOPS
Our annual pre-Indaba workshop will be taking place in Durban on 5 May 2011. Invitations have gone out, but view your online invitation and reserve your place HERE All travel buyers welcome!

EVENTS DIARY Your calendar of forthcoming tourism attractions! Don't miss out on important industry related events, shows and workshops.

TRAVEL NEWS

• A news update from Relais & Chateaux
• Mossel Bay leads the way!
• Ashtons Kruger Shuttles - the high quality & affordable option
• All about Fancourt's new fine dining restaurant

TRAVEL SPECIALS

• Two outstanding offers from Unashamed Africa's Esiweni Lodge & Buffalo Thorn Lodge!
• Weekend luxury that you can afford at 10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate
• NH The Lord Charles Hotel invites you to linger longer
• and lots more ...

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

• Spend a relaxing Sunday with good music & great food at the Winchester Mansions
• See what GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World has lined up for you this April

VACANCIES New tourism related positions posted daily! In all areas & at all levels - don't miss out!

BOAST BOOK Kind things you have said about us & feedback from previous competition winners.

BLUE PAGES All our Suppliers from A-Z with a wealth of information at your fingertips!

"Anyone who lives within their means suffer from a lack of imagination" (Oscar Wilde)

Spend your time (and money!) wisely this week - pay us a visit!

Best wishes

Louise

Durban: Invitation to a complementary workshop and lunch

Who is exhibiting?

Adventure Works / Cathedral Peak Hotel / Champagne Sports Resort & Pumula Beach Hotel / Fancourt / Indaba Hotel & Conference Centre / Namibia Wildlife Resorts / Ocean Blue Adventures / Pepper Club Luxury Hotel & Spa / Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton / Taj Cape Town / Tourism Buffalo City / Two Ocean Aquarium / Urban Hip Hotels

Who should attend? All travel buyers, including tour operators, travel agents, conference organizers & corporate secretaries who book travel and conferencing for their companies. Travel Agents are welcome to invite their corporate secretaries to an informative, fun-filled event!

Where and When?

DATE: Thursday 5 May 2011

VENUE: Suncoast Casino - Suncoast Boulevard, Battery Beach, Durban (complementary parking provided)

TIME:

• Registration & Coffee 0800 - 0830
• Workshop 0830 - 1200
• Lunch 1200 onwards

BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

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

RSVP for catering purposes by Friday 29 April 2011 (All confirmations are sent out on this date)

ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS

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

We hope to see you there!

Best wishes

Louise

1 April 2011: TravelPeople and the joys of life

Some people have it and others just don't - the spunk, the va-va-voom! It's about confidence, an internal joy, a feeling of excitement, a lust for life! You can see it when someone who has it enters a room. They attract people to them and they have a natural ability to make others feel good about themselves. They refuse to give up on their hopes and dreams and they are always positive. Does this sound like someone you know? Most of us are so caught up in day-today 'survival mode' that we never spend much time thinking how we can cultivate these attributes in ourselves. We focus so much on changing external influences in an attempt to improve our lives, that we often neglect our immense internal potential to make our lives more happy and fulfilled. Life is just too short to not pay attention to what is really important! Find your va-va-voom switch, cultivate what makes it work and be the best person you can be - you owe it to yourself. This week on http://www.travelpeople.co.za/ we'll add to the joy and excitement!

This week sees the start of a brand new COMPETITION Experience true tranquility at Amakhosi Safari Lodge where you and a partner stand a chance to win a two night stay with two game activities, breakfast, high tea & dinner included! It doesn't get any better than that!

WORKSHOPS
Forthcoming Gauteng attractions for all travel buyers:

• Johannesburg - 12 April 2011. Join us in Sandton for an informative, fun-filled afternoon! View your online invitation and reserve your place HERE
• Pretoria - 13 April 2011. We'll see you soon! View your online invitation and reserve your place HERE

EVENTS DIARY Plan ahead for those important industry events, trade shows and workshops!

TRAVEL NEWS

• Ashtons Kruger Shuttles newly branded vehicles
• The Last Word embraces innovative creativity
• Holistic therapies now on offer at Belvidere Manor

TRAVEL SPECIALS

• It's Easter madness at Unashamed Africa's Ubizane Wildlife Reserve!
• Outstanding honeymoon offers from Inyati Private Game Reserve
• Leriba Hotel & Spa brings you excellent conferencing deals
• and so many more fabulous offers ...

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

• GrandWest's Quarterdeck Restaurant is the perfect venue for any occasion
• Join the Winchester Mansions for an evening of indulgence!

VACANCIES Exciting new tourism positions posted daily. Find your dream job here or advertise your own company's positions - it's free!

BOAST BOOK Nice things you have said about us.

BLUE PAGES An A-Z directory of all our great Suppliers - with all their info at your fingertips!

All men should strive
to learn before they die
what they are running from, and to, and why. (James Thurber)

May you discover a new "joie de vivre" this week!

Best wishes

Louise