Maldives: Sun Siyam and Club Med Kani
05–16/07/2026 Thank you for a wonderful holiday planned for us. Everything worked SO well and smoothly. Our favorite is definitely Siyam- what an absolute spoil. So so beautiful and perfect in every way. We would definitely recommend it to anyone. Club med was...
BEST SURF CHARTER EVER!
07/07/2023 Hi Cara, Greg , True Blue and Surf Travel Guru Apologies that it has taken so long to respond to your query; it feels like a lifetime ago now and yet I am still constantly thinking about the trip we just had... You asked for some feedback: Boat - very...
Mentawai Magic 07/08/2023
07/08/2023 Dear Guru and Team Well said Jeff. Great feedback. I echo everything Jeff said. It really was an outstanding experience and Moose and his crew were exceptional! I can't image any other boat in the Ments will top that - so there’s no choice but to go with...
We absolutely loved Madagascar!
20/07 /23 Hi Sue We absolutely loved Madagascar. I would highly recommend it as a destination for anyone who loves nature and the ocean and I am definitely going back – the short flights there from Cape Town are a total bonus. Our accommodation was wonderful,...
MENTAWAI SURF CHARTER – 25 / 06 / 22
Hi Cara and True Blue Team We had an epic trip and scored properly re the swell and I think we surfed roughly 60% of the time mostly on our own. As a group we decided to weight crowd factor more heavily than wave quality but we still scored solid A Frames, Scarecrows...
BUTCHER BROTHERS SCORE IN LATE SEASON MALDIVES
2 Nov 2021 Hi Cara and the True Blue Team The trip was amazing, thanks. We were very lucky to have had fun waves every single day of our stay! We will stay in touch for the next episode 😊 Regards, Craig Butcher SARL HURRICANE SURF
Amazing time and scored amazing surf!
From: Philip Taberer Sent: Monday, 27 September 2021 09:39To: Cara de Vogel Subject: Re: Magic Maldives Hey Cara and True Blue Travel/ Surf Travel Guru; Thanks for the mail! We had the most amazing time. Honestly, it was way better than we thought it was gonna...
Magic Maldives – July 2021
Hi Cara & Greg We had the most amazing holiday and couldn't have asked for a better escape during these crazy times. Kandi Resort was just the perfect destination for a family of surfers and non surfers. We had endless perfect, empty waves right on our doorstep,...
Exceptional Maldives Experience
20 May 2021 Hej Sue and Greg. Thanks for guiding us through this exceptional Maldives experience! On and off the 🌊! Best. Markus
Another happy client
19 May 2021 Hi Sue I hope that you are well. Thank you so much for everything you have done. I most definitely will be in contact as soon as we can travel properly - Sri Lanka is still on the cards for me. The girls and I got you something small as a thank...
Great trip with amazing surf
Wednesday, 12 May 2021 Thanks for all the help – we had a great trip with some amazing surf. All the details you got sorted were much appreciated! Thanks Murray
Maldives – a memorable trip
05 May 2021 Hi Sue We had an amazing time in Maldives. Thank you so much for all your assistance. The hotel and surf spot was amazing and we wish we could of stayed longer 🙁 Shaun really enjoyed the surf and I loved the island! ) Thank you for making our trip a...
THE TROPICS IS BACK – Maldive Magic
After 14 months , True Blue send its first intrepid surfers off to find the perfect tropical wave . Johan and crew pulled the trigger and shot off to the Maldives in Mid March, to see what they could see. Flying on Qatar via Doha and during these covid times ,...
Barrels in Paradise
He sailed to the Mentawai Islands in the late ’80s and never really left. The surfers’ Holy Grail had been found.Moose, now 62 years old, is a Kiwi who is still as stoked on the waves of Mentawai, as he was almost 30 years ago. He surfs most sessions with his...
Mind blowing service and trip
Thanks Greg Was a fantastic trip and a huge thanks for organizing the surf pass a Lohi s at last minute ... Have an awesome day 💪👍 Neil Malherbe CEO Building Supply Group Hi Greg and Cara On behalf of the Boys I just wanted to extend our massive...
Bali-mazing
Bali-mazing! We have all just returned from Bali, Indonesia. All I can say is that it was the most epic of family trips, one that will go down in the annals of history as being nothing short of legendary. Moments were had and memories were made. We were there for my...
Bali Travels
Good morning Sue and Greg This has taken embarrassingly long to reply… Thanks, we had an AMAZING trip!!! I found Bali to be a complete sensory overload, in the best possible way. The roads and traffic were hectic, yet no agro. The people were amazing, friendly and...
Monkey See, Monkey Do
We have embarked on a month-long family Indo adventure across the islands starting in Bali, and then we will head east to the other islands on planes, cars, ferries, scooters and even water buffalo. Let the adventure begin 🙂 We arrived on the weekend in Bali, that...
Sunset Corduroy
Click here to read on Wavescape TROPICAL RUSH: A solid 10 foot swell thunders down the reef at Uluwatu. Photo Bertish Literally wihtin two days, I scored an early morning session of 8-10 foot Impossibles and then cranking Uluwatu the next day. There were only six of...
17 Surf sessions in 9 effective Days
Hi Cara and Greg I am very pleased to advise you that the trip was in fact FIRST Class !! I Had 17 Surf sessions in 9 effective Days. We had surf every single day !!! The Organisation was top class, we had post surf meetings to analyse shortcomings/improvements in our...
Surf as much uncrowded surf as possible!
Howzit We had a fantastic trip. Guys were all very happy. Best boat we have been on also the most professionally run and safe. No complaints at all. Everything ran smoothly. Food was great, service good. Moose was excellent and managed our brief perfectly (to surf as...
Amazing Holiday and Surf in Maldives
To Michele and the Guru I am sitting on the beach about to go for my last swim before we leave for the airport This has truly been the best holiday we’ve ever had. I will not say a once in a lifetime holiday as we really hope to come back again! It’s not cheap...
[TESTIMONIAL] This Is Proof That A Guru Consult Works!
HI Michele and Greg (SURFTRAVELGURU) Thanks for following up, our trip was fantastic! A real trip down memory lane going back to Thailnd, and Bali was a first so lots to adventure around see and do. The flights ran well, we only had one delay leaving Bali on Malaysian...
Sri Lanka | King Family | Review
Hi Greg and Michele Just wanted to thanks you both for organizing our trip. Managed at least 2 surfs every day while we were at the coast – waves fun but not cooking (as we expected). Crowds, but not problematic as most in the line up couldn’t really surf. Inland was...
Surf Holiday | Testimonial
Many thanks all the arrangements went flawlessly - epic trip Joubert Steyn
Drive-In Movie And Pizza Nights | Maitland Childrens Hospital
[TESTIMONIAL] Surf Adventures
“Moose and his team were professional, organized and attentive. The boat was more comfortable than we anticipated. The food was a highlight and better than expected. We found that we didn’t need to take so much extra food and things like extra Coffee or soy sauce...
[TESTIMONIAL] PITT FAMILY – BALI
Another successful Bali trip done and dusted! The Pitt family had an incredible time and we love sharing good news! Thank you so much Cara and Greg , It was a magical holiday thanks so much We had excellent surf especially at Impossibles and did a day fishing...
[TESTIMONIAL] ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FAMILY HOLIDAY
Another successful family holiday, made possible and of course, amazing, by True Blue Travel. We love this kind of feedback, it makes us super ecstatic! “Thank you Island Travel Guru and True Blue Travel. Sun, sea, surf, snorkeling, family time, a beautiful place with...
George family in Indo! 07/ 04 / 18
“We are in Indo right now and doing it through Surf Travel Guru the way to go!! Loving every minute... So much so that we don't want to come back home. “ the George Family
When clients arrive in Indonesia 02/05/2018
When clients arrive in Indonesia at a special and unique lodge we love and immediately send us this message and picture - we know they are happy and so are we! "this place is heaven" - Seriecha George
Thank You Surf Travel Guru!
From: Lorrianne Cloete Date: 27 April 2018 at 06:06:09 SAST To: The Surf Travel Guru We consulted with Greg @surftravelguru for our two month family adventure to Bali and highly recommend his service for those wanting the scoop on the place, but wanting to do it their...
Thank You | Bali
From: Adrian Hewlett Sent: Monday, April 02, 2018 7:50 AM To: Greg Bertish Subject: Re: Bali chats Hey Greg ( Surf Travel Guru & Island Travel Guru) Thanks so much, your recommendations ( for the lesserknown Bali ) were exactly what I was looking for! The value...
Pristine Maldives – Karl
“Greg the “”atoll was just amazing, the third year in a row. Uncrowded, good waves & pristine water. Really special week for all concerned!” Really special week for all concerned!” Big thanks” -Karl
Unbelievable Bali
"Greg, Greg, Greg - You won't believe it! I just scored that wave you told me to go to, today!! The best part of it, I would rate the sessions' conditions an 8 and a half, if not 9 out of 10! With one guy out and then till Sunset all on my ace! Long rides 100-150m...
“The trip was UNBELIEVABLE – best holiday ever, and every surfer’s dream come true.”
Earlier this month, Trizanne and Malan went on a Maldivian boat charter where they surfed to their heart’s content and were beyond Stoked! “We cannot stop thinking and talking about the trip…the traveling was so easy, we had the best service and food on board –...
Client Testimonial
From: Juan Swanepoel Date: 12 September 2017 at 5:55:12 AM SAST To: Surf Travel Guru Subject: Just fyi! We are having a freaking awesome time! THANK YOU!
Bukit Beach Lodge – Bingin
Bukit Beach Homestay is a western run, basic and neat little Indo style homestay. The Warung has two front rooms with balconies and spectacular views of the ocean and two great waves. Three back rooms complete this basic, budget but a really nice little Indo gem. Surf...
Competition – Bukit Lodge
WIN – 7 Nights Accommodation In BALI for 2 People! This is your chance to win a 7 night stay at Bukit Lodge - Bingin, with an arrival airport transfer for 2 people. VIEW THE LODGE HERE To enter & stand a chance to win the first Surf Travel Guru competition,...
20/08/2017 | Secret Maldives
"Hi Surf Travel Guru We've had an awesome trip on the Catamaran and AJ and Sian have been incredible. Can you please let me know what sort of tip is standard / normal so we can try go beyond as they have! ?? Thanks Marcel"
Bali Villa Special
Bali French Villa @ Chocolate Point Surf fun uncrowded tropical waves in Bali. Semi secret point Few crowds Amazing location and villa Rooms with breakfast from $50 pps Min stay 5 nights
Maldives Testimonial | 2017
Sent: Tuesday, 15 August 2017 7:19 PM Dear Candice & Surf Travel Guru I just wanted to thank you (if I could cc your boss I would - maybe you can "mistakenly" do so) for the utterly out of this world trip we had! Your planning went smoother than a sting rays...
Magic Maldives Right Now! | 12/08/2017
Somewhere in the Maldives , nowhere near Male... #thelesserknown Marcel , Tony and mates enjoy an awesome first 3 days in paradise. South African mates on a small and personal South African surf charter catamaran. Great waves, cold beers, mates and golden sunsets .......
Welcome Home | Magic Maldives Family Charter
Thank you: Greg Bertish! If you have never seen '50 shades of such true blue water' then Maldives is the business! Micky: Maldives islander surf chief... every day you called it right, from chickens or cokes to sultans or jailbreaks, something for everyone, never seen...
Maldives | Thank You Greg
I love hearing back from happy clients! "Thank You Back in Cape Town after 11 days of surfing in the Maldives with a couple of surfing friends and families. Thanks to Greg Bertish for organising a great trip. Piet Streicher – 6/7/15"
Scoring In The Maldives
The Elliot Family and friends , scoring amazing waves in the South Male Atolls and the Central Atolls of the Maldives these past few days. Cruising on the Maldives Cruiser a 90 foot Surf Charter boat, the families and friends are loving the tropics and awesome waves....
Throwback Thursday | Bertish Brothers In South Sumatra
The Bertish brothers - Chris, Conn and Greg - escaped to South Sumatra (2009) to score some uncrowded barrels. Words By CONN BERTISH "We ran away to a corner of Sumatra and hoped no one would see. Sometimes you need to do that to keep sane. It wasn’t an easy...
Maldives Client Testimonial
“From: Julie Brunt Sent: 09 June 2015 11:44 AM To: Surf Travel Guru Subject: Re: Welcome Home! Hi Greg Thanks for your email. We had such a great time. What an experience! We loved it, the resort was great and we couldn’t fault a thing. Their service is outstanding,...
Welcome Home | Bali Holiday
I love hearing back from our happy clients “From: Russell Sent: 03 June 2015 12:53 PM To: Surf Travel Guru Subject: Re: Welcome Home Hi Greg It was an awesome trip…..many thanks. Bingin (and especially “Jeromes” Bungalow) was amazing…..peaceful yet close to action if...
Mauritius Honeymoon | Client Testimonial
I love hearing back from happy clients! Take a look at the message recieved below, as well as some of their photos. “To : Greg Bertish Subject: Holiday/Honeymoon Feedback Hi Greg Thank you so much for arranging out Honeymoon for us, we were completely blown away by...