Position: Owner / Director

How long have you been with True Blue Surf and Adventure Travel? Since 1997

What destinations have you visited?
AFRICA Entire coast of South Africa; Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique; Morocco INDIAN OCEAN: Mauritius, Reunion Island, Madagascar, Mozambique, INDONESIA Java, Bali, Lombok, Lembongan, Sumbawa, Mentawai Islands, G Land, Sumatra.
AMERICAS 40 States in the USA, Mexico, Canada EUROPE UK, France, Spain, Austria, Italy, Greece, Holland, Switzerland

What do you love about going to work everyday?
I love getting mails from people who have had awesome trips and experiences because of us. I love helping people with ideas, suggestions and info on places I've been and love. I love exceeding clients expectations with our service and knowledge.

What are your loves and passions in life?
Family, big waves, being a Travel operator, and Travel to amazing locations to Surf, snowboard, kite and experience the local vibe.

Name: Chris Bertish

Position: Marketing Consultant & Swell Chaser Guru

Destinations you have visited: America, South America, Carribean, Indian & Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe and Northern Africa

Loves and passions in life: The Ocean, South Africa and any water based sports , especially Surfing & Stand up Paddle.

What do you love about your job: I work with my passion and people that a share my same obsession

Position: Operations Manager

How long have you been with True Blue Surf and Adventure Travel? Since 2006

What destinations have you visited?
Thailand - Koh Samui, Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Phan gan, Koh Tao
Singapore and Malaysia
Caribbean - Western and Eastern
and London

WHO IS CARA I am a mother and wife. I am passionate about life and love nothing better than spending quality time with my family. I have travelled the world but am 100% proudly Capetonian!!

WHAT IS YOUR FAV DESTINATION hands down Koh Samui, Ive been 4 times but would go again over and over.

WHAT BEACHES ARE YOU FAVOURITE - I honestly love my local Big Bay beach its close to home and fun for the whole family.

WHAT IS YOU BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE - I love the East! Thailand has played a major role in so many different aspects of my life. I lived there for 4 months; I went on honeymoon and have holidayed there. I love the diverse culture, amazingly friendly people and stunningly beautiful islands.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED IN TRAVEL - since 2003

Position: Travel Consultant Durban

How long have you been with True Blue Surf and Adventure Travel? Since March 2007

What destinations have you visited? Mauritius, Madagascar, Ponto Do Oura Mozambique and the UK.

WHO IS DEBI I am a fun, friendly, down to earth girl

WHAT DO YOU LOVE A good laugh, the beach, sunshine, a great book and also chilling and catching up with mates

WHAT IS YOUR FAV DESTINATION Madagascar – untouched, wild, adventurous, great people, good beer and good seafood. You have the beaches, the lush vegetation and also the barren land it goes from one extreme to another it’s an all in one destination with so much to experience

WHERE DO YOU LOVE TO SURF I don’t surf but have grown up around it as I have always lived a stone’s throw away from the beach.

WHAT BEACHES ARE YOU FAVOURITE My local Umhlanga and Umdloti Beaches, Natal North Coast, Koel Baai and Llundudno in the Cape and Ponto Moz

WHAT IS YOU BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE Madagascar – was an eye opener and I laughed from the minute I got off the plane till 8 days later when I left, had some outrageous experiences!

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED IN TRAVEL For about 4 years now

Position: Cape Town Travel Consultant

WHO IS CANDICE LEE a wife, working-mom, consultant and someone who enjoys life to the fullest!

WHAT DO YOU LOVE My Family, friends, animals, the sun, water, and my JOB!

WHAT IS YOUR FAV DESTINATION Madagascar . . . so far.

WHAT BEACHES ARE YOU FAVOURITE Llandudno favourite beach, nice and sheltered

WHAT IS YOU BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE The Dhow Safari where I spent 7 nights camping on islands around Nosy Be (Madagascar). It was rustic, relaxed, all I did was swim, snorkel, eat seafood and lie on white beaches all 7 days!!! Best experience by far!

HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED IN TRAVEL From 2005 – 2008 and now I’m back since October 2010. Just couldn’t stay away

Name: Letitia Saffier

Position: Admin Assistant

Destinations you have visited:
United Kingdom

Loves and passions in life: My loves and passions in life are my family and friends and spending time with them. Also animals, shopping and travelling.

What do you love about your job: I love coming to work knowing that I will be working with a team of down to earth and passionate about the industry people. Also learning exiting new things about the surf industry daily.