A luxury vacation

A luxury vacation is all about the abundance and richness of the travel experience

- Staff Writer

Growing up in the lively city of Cape Town, South Africa, Tarryn Tomlinson's passion for travel was sparked by her father, an avid reader and explorer. Being in a household filled with National Geographics magazines and a variety of books focusing on culture, nature, and people, Tarryn developed a deep love for learning about the world. Additionally, her father's own travels further inspired her curiosity and desire to explore new places. However, her path took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 19. She is a wheelchair user but this has not stopped her from chasing her dreams.

Today, Tarryn's is a well-known face on South African television, renowned not only for her charismatic on-screen presence but also for her visionary leadership in social innovation and social impact. She is also well-known in the community as a vocal advocate. Founder of Able2Travel and LiveAble Access Consultants, she graces the stage of many events in South Africa, advocating for improvements for people with disabilities and the underprivileged. Last October, she joined the board of Cape Town Tourism and worked with them on their recently concluded Limitless Campaign.

"If I really look at the evolution of everything that has happened in my life," Tarryn remarked, "it comes down to being able to create better experiences for people, whether they be children or persons with disabilities or you know, anybody actually. And to use my time in a way that I think is most effective in terms of social innovation in order to make changes."