Your Time Has Value
Discover the real difference between planning a complex trip yourself or with us
Meet María and Carlos
María and Carlos, a couple from Madrid, wanted an anniversary trip that had it all: city, wine, safari, and beach. María, a finance director at a consulting firm, was convinced she could organize everything herself. 'South Africa has good infrastructure,' she thought.
We proposed a challenge: María would plan the same trip herself while we prepared our proposal. They recorded every step, every hour, every email.
This is what they discovered.
What they wanted to book
A 14-day trip combining three unique experiences
Flights Madrid – Cape Town / Maputo – Madrid
5 nights in Cape Town: 2 in wine country + 3 in the city
Rental car to explore the Cape region
3 nights on safari (Kruger, Timbavati or Sabi Sands)
4 nights beach in Mozambique (Vilanculos / Bazaruto)
1 night stopover in Johannesburg
All internal flights and transfers
The Results
Real comparison of two booking experiences
| Doing it herself | With Carriles | |
|---|---|---|
Planning | ||
| Hours spent planning | 50+ | 4 |
| Websites and blogs visited | 35+ | 1 |
| Emails sent | 30+ | 3 |
| Calls made | 8 | 1 |
| Quotes requested | 12 | 1 |
| Impartial advice from someone who's been? | Hard | Always |
Booking | ||
| Separate bookings to coordinate | 11 | 1 |
| Confirmation emails received | 22+ | 2 |
| Different payments made | 11 | 2 |
| Visa management (Mozambique) | You | Us |
| Hidden costs discovered later | 4 | 0 |
| Digital itinerary in own app (Travel Key) | ||
During the trip | ||
| 24/7 WhatsApp with your advisor | ||
| Local emergency contact | ||
| Exchange rate protection | ||
| Premium travel insurance included | ||
| Who handles the unexpected? | You | Us |
Planning
Hours spent planning
Websites and blogs visited
Emails sent
Calls made
Quotes requested
Impartial advice from someone who's been?
Booking
Separate bookings to coordinate
Confirmation emails received
Different payments made
Visa management (Mozambique)
Hidden costs discovered later
Digital itinerary in own app (Travel Key)
During the trip
24/7 WhatsApp with your advisor
Local emergency contact
Exchange rate protection
Premium travel insurance included
Who handles the unexpected?
Total time invested
55 hours reclaimed for what really matters
The opportunity cost is real: 55 hours is 7 full weekends. Time with your family, your work, or simply resting.
The Verdict
"I thought South Africa would be easy to organize myself. And the Cape Town part was, more or less. But when I tried to compare safari bookings—public Kruger, private concessions, Sabi Sands, Timbavati—I got completely lost. And Mozambique was a maze of visas, flights that didn't appear online, and hotels that only responded to agencies. With Carriles, Carla proposed exactly the perfect combination in a week. And when our flight to Vilanculos was cancelled, she resolved everything while we were still on safari, blissfully unaware."— María G., Finance Director
Protection That Matters
Peace of mind from booking to return
Locked Exchange Rate
No surprises on the final price. We lock the exchange rate at booking. If the euro weakens later, you don't pay more.
Premium Insurance Included
All our proposals include comprehensive travel insurance: cancellation, 24h medical assistance, repatriation, and luggage.
24/7 Availability
During your trip, we're just a WhatsApp away. Any issue—cancelled flight, change of plans—we handle it.
How We Work
Three steps to your perfect trip
Initial Conversation
A 45-minute video call to get to know you: what you're looking for, what to avoid, approximate budget, dates, and travel style.
Tailored Proposal
In 5-7 days you receive a detailed proposal: day-by-day itinerary, selected accommodations, unique experiences, fixed price.
Travel with Peace of Mind
Everything in your Travel Key app, pre-trip briefing, 24/7 contact during the trip, and post-trip follow-up to ensure your satisfaction.
It's Time to Reclaim Your Time
Tell us what trip you have in mind. The first conversation is no obligation.
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