Friday, May 30, 2008

Intro

Hi there, Hallo, Salut, Jambo, How'z it.....

I have been traveling my whole adult life, working 5 years for Club Med where I lived in different countries throughout the world, then moved to Kenya for 7 years and now I live in South Africa for the past 8 years. I admit, my feet start to itch and a new horizon may be on the plate soon.

I have been working in and around the travel and tourism industry more than I thought, in fact all in all more than 15 years. To that I have been in Sales and Marketing, General Management, Recruitment, ITC and I even was in charge of an Ice Cream factory at one stage.....

All this combined and a few happenings earlier this year made me realise recently that I should perhaps rather do something with my experience....

So here I am developing a Blog around 2 themes:

  • Travel Tips for South Africa

  • Travel Tips for Europe (for South African residents)
I will be linking these to my social networks to give and get tips and comments from around the world. Having traveled so much, many of my contacts live anywhere in the world and have lots of experience....

I am also putting together a portfolio of the best offers and products I came across. I have done a lot of research and found products and services useful for the traveler. I will group all of them in one place. They are all having the following in common:


  • Quality Services
  • Best rates, in some instances even guaranteed
  • Take-what-you-need - I will provide the Puzzle pieces, your choice if you take one or build your own (Dream-Holiday) Puzzle
  • Real time-availability search and secure instant online booking facility directly with the providers

And as an added bonus I am available to give you advice or research on your behalf the best match based on your specifications - This service is available by email, phone, Skype or chat.

Just give it a try the next time you need:
If you live in Southern Africa
  • Car rental - Worldwide
  • Peugeot Open Europe car leasing - Europe
  • Holiday homes - Worldwide
  • Safari Lodges - South Africa
  • Transfers - various countries
  • Motor homes - various countries
  • Luxury cars - various countries

Soon to come:

  • Hotel accommodation - Worldwide
  • Boats and Barges - Europe
  • Trains - Europe
  • Buses - Europe
  • Planes - Worldwide
So that's all for a starter, I will give you separately more ideas on who I am and what I do, and of course come up with some tips for your travel needs.

You are most welcome to post your suggestions, comments and travel tips. Just be aware, I may publish them on one of my other sites....*

Look forward hearing from you

Yours in traveling

Andrea Gastaud
http://www.autointernational.co.za/

*By posting on one of my sites I understand your acceptance of me publishing your comment on any of my sites.

4 comments:

Eben said...

I am trying to find a site that can organise a lease agreement for europe for SA citizens. Most sites I found are limited to Australian, US or Canadian residents. Does Openeurope offer this service? Who else?

Andrea said...

Hi Eben,

yes I can orgianise this for you. Please send me an email to info@autointernational.co.za

Eben said...

I sent a message to to info@autointernational.co.za but it failed. So I sent the same one to reservations@autointernational.co.za. Is that ok?

Andrea said...

Yes it is reservations@autointernational.co.za or info@travel-window.com for my travel online agency, but both arrive with me