Guest Testimonials

"Just that I am blown away! Jess was INCREDIBLE when it came to understanding the kind of trip we wanted. She got every piece exactly right, it was above and beyond what we expected from the moment we landed. The little things like having someone meet us to help with luggaged and fast track through immigration really made us feel so well cared for and eliminated all stress." SLP

"We had an amazing time in Japan. All of our guides were wonderful and so helpful navigating the cities! The hotels were incredible and we enjoyed all of our excursions. Thank you for planning an unforgettable trip!" EBB

"The hotels, guides, and food arrangements were well above what we expected. We had a perfect trip with no regrets or complaints on any aspect of it." DDM

"Lucy Rudgard and her co-staff members were professional, courteous and always concerned about us during the entire experience." JO

"Great trip! Livia did a wonderful job listening to our wants and put it together perfectly. Our guides were prompt, courteous and on-time. Accommodations were a perfect match. The only issue we had was in Geneva finding the exact location to find the guide should have more specific instructions on where to meet as the fountain area is quite large. A cross-street reference would have worked better. The address given did not meet us up with our guide. Also, the driver from Chamonix to Verbier was prompt however, his driving was a bit chaotic especially up the mountain. It was unnerving." LF

"The trip was incredible. Especially the choice of guide for the drive on the coast of South Africa to the cape and the choice of Mala Mala for the safari! The guide at Mala Mala was perfect for us also. Well done Scott Dunn!!" SLC

"Simon Hunt did excellent job from the first phone call to end of the trip. Highly professional, knowledgeable of destination, stayed in touch throughout pre trip planning, and responded timely to our group’s questions. Our in-country guides were excellent too. Simon found excellent activities to fit our interests, and all were top notch quality: private tango lesson followed by tango club show which featured our instructors, city tour, empanada and mate cooking class, Iguazu Falls on both Argentinian and Brazilian sides, rain forest hikes and a bird walk." PCB

"Everything was stellar. Our accommodations were spectacular (especially Singita Castleton), the guides and hosts were outstanding (from Stellenbosch to Madikwe and Singita), and the food was exquisite. We saw all the animals!!! It was fabulous. The local team flexed our flights due to weather so we had zero worries. It was great. The only small recommendation is to have easier contact locally with more details to the group - there was one last minute pickup for a dinner that fell through and I didn’t know who to call. Minor detail! The entire trip was fabulous and you even got us in with the best restaurant in Africa - where our friends got engaged that evening! So special." JB

"We loved the Calabash. It was exactly what we were looking for as it relates to our New Years trip - thank you!" JL

"Wow! This was the trip of a lifetime. Kira was instrumental in planning our trip; taking multiple calls with us, following up over email immediately and suggesting helpful additions and alternatives to our trip. She was friendly, courteous and extremely organized. I'm not sure I've ever had a travel agent as attentive as her. One we arrived, the experience was out of this world. I would HIGHLY recommend our guide, Sergio. He made us feel very special and was immensely knowledgable about my many questions. One of the nights at camp it was just me and my hubby. Serge was amazing, showing us scorpions under the black light, pointing out constellations and telling us lots of fun stories about the wildlife in the area. In the morning, we saw whales breaching in the distance and Serge took us out to see them even though it wasn't scheduled. We spent 30 minutes just watching Humpback Whales playing with nobody else around. AMAZING! Aside from this magical experience, on this trip we got to sleep under the Milky Way, play with baby Sea Lions (one even bit my flipper- so cute!!), swim with Sea Turtles, see Manta Rays and Dolphins playing in the water, eat delicious food, kayak, stand up paddle board and so much more. We left feeling tan, rested (bonus points for the super comfy bed) and ready for our next adventure." SP

"Simon did a fantastic job of planning this trip for us! Everything came together beautifully. The lodges were fabulous, the logistics were seamless, and the activities were exactly what we hoped for. We especially loved the hiking, horseback riding, and kayaking experiences. It was truly a memorable trip, and we couldn’t have asked for better planning. Thanks to Simon for his care, expertise, and attention to detail. We would happily recommend him and look forward to working with him again." LJG

"This was declared our best family trip by everyone who went to New Zealand. The details were perfect. All of my requests were followed, and there was not one single glitch, which is unusual for a trip this extensive with this many people. So pleased with Lucy." LJC