TheKiteMag - Guides Destination Guide Autumn 2018 | Page 52

PROFILE: PLANET KITESURF HOLIDAYS WHO ARE PLANET KITESURF HOLIDAYS? MORE ABOUT THE COMPANY… As the UK’s leading kitesurfing holiday travel specialist, Planet Kitesurf Holidays is made up of a team of enthusiastic and well-traveled kitesurfers that are on hand to assist you in planning the kitesurf holiday of your dreams. The team at Planet Kitesurf Holidays is passionate about the sport and they have personally visited and experienced each of the destinations they offer, as well as a few more! Planet Kitesurf is part of a larger water sports travel holiday specialist, Planet Travel Ltd, which also offers windsurf holidays (Planet Windsurf Holidays) and diving holidays (Planet Dive Holidays). When Planet first opened its doors back in 1997, kitesurfing was in its infancy and, in fact, it was not until around 2000 that Planet launched its dedicated kitesurf travel program – the very first UK travel company to do so! Through their years of kitesurfing and experiencing the world’s top destinations, the team at Planet Kitesurf Holidays are able to offer expert, impartial advice on where and when to go according to your skill level, needs and budget. They also will recommend the very best hotels and centers while organizing all your lessons, rental, flights and transfers – ensuring a hassle free kitesurfing holiday no matter where in the world you want to go. From the remote reaches of Mozambique to the sunny shores of Sardinia, they have you covered. They all were learners once, some of the team have young children and understand the needs of families, others are keen wave sailors, and some simply long for luxury. Either way, the team understands the needs of their clients and are able to draw on their own experiences and travels to arrange a personalized experience that will be perfect for you. Destination Guide Based out of waterfront offices on the south coast of the UK, just a stone’s throw away from one of the best kitesurf beaches in the area, they have also just opened up offices in the windy city of Cape Town, South Africa, further expanding their horizons! They are ATOL & TTA bonded, have exclusive agreements with many of the world’s leading kitesurf centers and hotels and offer an innovative online quoting system where you can get an immediate best price costing in 30 seconds flat. That said, Planet Kitesurf Holidays prides itself on offering a personalized service that goes beyond the virtual world and their team are always on hand to answer your questions and work with you to develop a customized, tailor- made holiday. They encourage you to give them a call to talk through your holiday ideas and will use their wealth of knowledge and experience to find you what you really want!