It was in 2008 that the vocal singer, and storytelling guide, Jackie Boots, had a wish and vision. After many years working for major tour companies she wanted to offer different types of tours, more personal, with smaller groups. Tours that were also eco friendly, where visitors could interact with the locals and receive the highest costumer service. Jackie combined her wealth of experience as a tour guide with her passion for Greek culture, theatre, music and mythology to create distinctive, quality, VIP private and group tours. Encouraged by the support of their satisfied guests and the wonderful feedback over the years, Nefis Travel made it through the Greek crisis and is still going strong and even more popular with visitors!
Jackie created a professional, passionate and enthusiastic team of people around her and became the leading tour company on Zakynthos, which offers not only an experience of the traditional Zakynthian culture, history and way of life but also avoids the crowds with outstanding excursions. This unique Award winning concept, framed with a personal touch and a high customer service, caught the eye of Magazines, News papers, Travel Magazines, TV Companies and its celebrities, Radio stations in Greece and Holland, and Social Media influencers. We are extremely proud of our achievements and herewith present you a timeline of Media that have featured Nefis Travel over the years.
Nefis Timeline
LTG – Private Tour Company of the Year
Nefis Travel is being informed by Luxury Travel Guide to be their choice for VIP tours and events.
Nefis Travel on SBS 6 TV Channel
On the 15th of May Jackie Boots, the founder of Nefis Travel, was contacted by the Director of the Dutch TV Channel SBS 6 about Covid regulations. Jackie reported from Zakynthos on the latest news about The Netherlands ending their Covid Regulations and Greece being considered a designated “Green safe” tourist destination again for the season.
Nefis Travel on Telegraph Travel
In March 2021, the award-winning British Travel Writer, Kerry Walker, wrote about Nefis Travel in the online Telegraph Travel edition about Zante. In the article, Nefis Travel was mentioned as an eco-aware, trusted company for tourists who want to escape the masses and experience more personalized, private trips.
Best Travel Agency of the Ionian Islands
As the proud Award winners of Best Travel Agency of the Ionian Islands 2020, Nefis Travel had been honored in the 2020 European Awards List and Guide.
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Nefis Travel on Hart van Nederland
On the 17th September 2020, Jackie Boots, the founder of Nefis Travel was interviewed by the Dutch TV Channel ‘Hart van Nederland’ about the news of the approaching Hurricane Ianos that was predicted to hit Zante later that evening, with expected winds gusts of 160 to 180 km / h.
Interview about Medicane Ianos
On the 17th September 2020, Jackie Boots was interviewed about Medicane Ianos.
#Travelsafe – is that possible in Greece?
On June 29, Nefis Travel was part of the ANVR campaign #Travelsafe.
Nefis Travel on MAX TV
On the 10 April, Jackie Boots Gklava founder of Nefis Travel was contacted by MAX TV from the Netherlands. They wanted to know if, after the big success of the program “Droomhuis Gezocht” from the 28 oct 2019, Jackie was interested in helping them again, with a broadcast about the situation on Zante due to the Covid 19 problems. Without a doubt Jackie took this opportunity to promote her island and the result, once again, was amazing.
Nefis Travel on Zakynthos Informer
This positive story about Zakynthos was picked up by the news page Zakynthos Informer, who featured it on their website.
THA Award – Company Of The Year
Nefis Travel is honored with the THA Award as The Company Of The Year 2020 of the Ionian Islands in Greece and will be featured in their magazine for Summer 2020.
Easter video message from Nefis Travel team
With a feeling of joy and pride, I share this Easter video message on our Timeline from our Nefis Team. We all individually create a part of this amazing video, while we have been at home in Lock Down. The little parts where then added by our lovely Nefis friend Claire Jane Wardell. In these very difficult times, we wanted to send you some love and happiness of your beloved island.
Nefis Travel on Zakynthos Informer
Zakynthos Informer wrote a praising article about the THA Award.
Nefis Travel on Margriet
Nefis Travel featured in the Dutch woman’s magazine Margriet, as the company to contact for a relaxed and care free holiday with Nefis Travel VIP Private and group tours.
Nefis Travel on Mediterranee
Nefis Travel featured in the monthly magazine Mediterranee as the best choice for VIP tours private and group tours.
Nefis Travel on MAX TV
One of Holland’s biggest TV channels MAX TV contacted Jackie from Nefis Travel to help them out with the program “Droomhuis Gezocht” as they had heard about the high reputation of Nefis Travel for their Authentic Tours. In this episode with 1.4 million viewers, Jackie contributes as a singer and story-teller introducing the poetry and music part of the island to the viewers of this very popular TV program.
Nefis Travel on Zakynthos Informer
Zakynthos Informer wrote an article about the big success of the Max TV with Jackie from Nefis Travel.
Jackie Boots radio interview
Jackie appeared on the local Zakynthian English speaking radio station 88.6 Island FM, on the Bobby Gee Breakfast Show.
Jackie Boots radio interview
Jackie Boots participated in an interview on the Radio in the Netherlands.
Alie Bertram on tour with Nefis Travel
Alie Bertram the world famous H2O movie star spotted Nefis Travel and chose us for her private Zakynthos tour. She was kind enough to invite her big fan and younger member of the Nefis Travel team, Nefeli on one of her tours too!
Love and Marriage Fair in Amsterdam
Nefis Travel was invited to promote Zakynthos – Greece on the Love and Marriage Fair in Amsterdam.
Nefis Travel on Maggs
Womans Magazine Maggs in their summer edition wrote an article featuring Nefis Travel weddings as a bucket list “What to do” item.
Nefis Travel on Thomas Cook magazine
Thomas Cook recognized Nefis Travel as the leading Local Company for VIP group and private tours and featured in their In Flight Magazine.
Anita Witzier on tour with Nefis Travel
Dutch TV celebrity Anita Witzier came on holiday to Zante and chose Nefis Travel for private tours and the Back to the Roots island tour, in order to write a travel experience article in the magazine Griekse Gids Summer edition.
Interview on Griekenland.net
Website and social media influencer Griekenland.net did an interview with Jackie Boots about how to discover the real and authentic Zakynthos.
Nefis Travel on De Telegraaf
The leading Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf wrote a large article on Zakynthos, featuring Nefis Travel.
Interview on Noordhollands Dagblad
The Dutch Newspaper Noordhollands Dagblad featured a interview of Jackie Boots in their Travel page.
Interview on Griekse Gids
The Dutch travel influencers, magazine and travel site De Griekse Gids, spotted Nefis Travel at the Holiday Fair in Utrecht and featured an interview about this new upcoming, outstanding business.
Nefis Travel attended the Holiday Fair
The newly named Nefis Travel attended the Holiday Fair in Utrecht in the Netherlands Holland. Jackie Boots created the magazine “Zakynthos, an island that dreams are made off” to help promote the island of Zakynthos.
Interview on the Dutch Sunday Newspaper
The Dutch Sunday Newspaper put Jackie on the front page and featured a nice interview in the newspaper.
Nefeli Travel on Stigmes magazine
The local magazine Stigmes heard about this new concept of offering tours and the success it’d had after two seasons. The magazine interviewed Jackie on this new concept for their magazine.
Nefeli Travel on TripAdvisor
Nefeli Travel caught the eye of satisfied customers from the very first tours and they appeared on TripAdvisor. When the name was changed to Nefis Travel in 2011 the first Certificate of Excellence was given to Nefis Travel and in 2015 Nefis entered the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame.
The start of Nefeli Travel
The start of Nefeli Travel, the name of our daughter. Unfortunate mix up when the Tourist Department in Greece realized later that this name was already given and we changed it to Nefis Travel in 2010.
Nefis Travel is the leading travel agency in Zante offering a wide range of VIP Zakynthos tours and cruises, boat trips and bus excursions. With Nefis Travel you will have the opportunity to travel in small groups and to de-stress completely. You will be able to unwind on and return relaxed and satisfied back to your accommodation.
