About Us

Locally informed, globally inspired

About MyDestination.com:

My Destination Garden Route is part of the My Destination network. A global network of sites created in 2006 by two young entrepreneurs, James Street & Neil Waller. My Destination is focused on providing websites that offer unrivalled levels of local information, actually written by locals. Each site is run by a team on the ground in each destination who have their fingers on the pulse and are providing real time information. The websites combine accurate information on the local area and businesses with the added usability of an online booking engine, offering travellers a one-stop shop where they can research and book their holiday on a single website.
The websites are fresh and simple in design, with a firm focus on quality and quantity of content. Reviews are always written first-hand and every effort is taken to obtain the best images and information available in order to present a true representation of the services on offer. User-generated content and feedback is also built into the website, building upon content quantity and accuracy; major features of the service we provide.
My Destination continues to go from strength to strength and is always looking for new and exciting destinations to add to the network,so if you would like to join our team and be part of our growing network then click on our logo below to find out more about our business.

Heading up My Destination Garden Route - Steve Chester

Steve has had quite an adventurous life to-date. After spending the early part of his childhood growing up on a farm in Zimbabwe, Steve and his family moved to South Africa and set up roots first in Cape Town and then later on in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape. After spending 10 years building a business with his family in South Africa, he decided to relocate to the United Kingdom where he has established a successful IT consultancy. Being self-employed, Steve has had the freedom to travel extensively and never content to stay in one place too long, he has often donned his globe-trotting shoes; even moving to Thailand for two years to work as a dive instructor.

Steve, although now back in the UK, often returns to South Africa and is a strong believer that the Garden Route ranks amongst the most beautiful places on earth and is well worth a visit (or several). Steve's parents (Tim and Thella) and brother (Trevor), who will be entering into the franchise with him, are still local to the Garden Route and the whole family is thrilled to be able to share their passion and in-depth knowledge of the area through MyDestination.com/GardenRoute.

"We are all extremely excited about this great opportunity not only to promote the many wonderful sights, activities and landscapes that the Garden Route and Eastern Cape have to offer, but also at the chance to join what looks to be a very promising and supportive franchise. We can't wait to get started."