Next Trip supports corporate teams, event organisers, and private travellers with personal, responsive, and well organised travel support. Francesca van der Merwe leads every journey with hands-on care and smart tools that keep the detail in one place.
Led by Francesca van der Merwe, with more than 18 years of travel industry experience and a reputation for being calm, attentive, and practical when it matters most.
Backed by Club Travel support
Provider knowledge across beach escapes, family travel, ski holidays, packages, and premium cruising.
You deal with someone who understands traveller preferences, business context, urgency, and what a workable outcome actually looks like.
The portal keeps approvals, bookings, and trip detail clear, while the real work of advising, checking, and problem-solving stays with us.
Weather delays, missed connections, urgent rebookings, rooming issues, refunds, and in-country disruption are handled by a person who can think laterally.
A few live offers from the portal. Prices and dates can move quickly, so we help check the fit before you book.
Leisure / packages
Beautiful views set this resort apart. Located on a promontory overlooking two beaches and the islands off the north coast, the property offers charming thatched accommodation, a treehouse spa and three restaurants each with their own uniqu
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R 22 332
Leisure / packages
Beautiful views set this resort apart. Located on a promontory overlooking two beaches and the islands off the north coast, the property offers charming thatched accommodation, a treehouse spa and three restaurants each with their own uniqu
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R 23 197
Leisure / packages
An elegant five-star resort boasting a championship golf course and world-class spa, Dinarobin Beachcomber is a place of beauty and tranquillity that soothes the senses and the spirit. Located at the foot of Le Morne Mountain and boasting f
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R 32 021
Booking online is easy. Recovering a trip when weather closes a route, a connection is missed, a traveller is stranded, or a refund needs to be fought through is where experience matters.
Next Trip blends personal travel management with a clean client portal, so technology keeps things visible while a real consultant handles the judgement, sourcing, and problem-solving behind the scenes.
Meet FrancescaRebooking under pressure
Weather delays, missed connections, and route changes handled by someone weighing options in real time.
Refunds and recovery
We help chase the practical next step, whether that means refunds, revised tickets, or accommodation changes.
Advice with context
Recommendations are shaped by traveller preferences, urgency, budget, and what the trip actually needs.
Tools that support the service
The portal gives structure and visibility, while the decision-making stays with a person who knows the account.
Executive diaries, regular team travel, approvals, and trip changes handled with clear process and a real consultant who knows the account.
Speaker arrivals, delegate lists, rooming, flights, and transfers coordinated so the travel side supports the event instead of distracting from it.
Private trips, curated holidays, and package options reviewed with human context so the trip fits the people going, not only the deal on the page.
When the obvious route no longer works, we look for practical alternatives based on timing, fare rules, traveller priorities, and what will genuinely get the trip back on track.
Delays, weather issues, missed connections, cancellations, and on-the-ground problems need action. We help with rebooking, refunds, and the next workable step.
We remember seating, hotel style, budgets, approval flows, family needs, and traveller preferences, so the recommendations feel fitted rather than generic.
The portal keeps everything visible and tidy, but it never replaces the human judgement behind the booking. You get structure, responsiveness, and a real point of contact.
Real client feedback, with portal-managed testimonials ready to publish here as the review library grows.
"Francesca is outstanding - you will be floored by her service. Nothing is too big or too small. Her attention to detail is unparalleled."
Mia Seaton
Facebook review
"Francesca responded in a flash and gave me various options to choose from. I definitely recommend her if you are planning a trip. Thanks for the efficient and friendly service."
Caroline Jameson
Facebook review
"I have only had my and my children's holidays booked by Francesca because I trust her. She is not just a voice on the other side of the phone, she is a friend who cares professionally and personally, gives great advice and is always willing to help. She is attentive, caring, professional, thorough and patient. The best."
Chantelle Tiran
Facebook review
Whether you need ongoing corporate support, event travel coordination, or help planning a holiday, we'll start with a real conversation and build the right plan from there.
