My husband and I have traveled through most of the United States and Asia, a bit of Europe, and…read moremany other places. Traveling is our love and addiction. We often put together trips ourselves, but for Australia/New Zealand we needed an expert in the area to help us. We started by first looking at some tour companies. (My cousins used one to go to the same destination.) But none had some of the things we wanted, and I needed a few accommodations. I found three firms online that specialized in this area and that drew my interest. I emailed asking for quotes. Two called and I spoke to the agents, outlining my requests. The Aspire agent responded to a query from my husband on Zicasso. And I let her know (via email and then on the phone) what we needed. She listened to me and provided a quote with items and times that I had requested at a reasonable price. So she was our top pick, and we began to work together to cull the best items for the trip. We never paid a fee until we were ready to book the tour. I worked with Sharon T. And she was amazing. We got the cities we wanted, in the order we wanted, and with a few special accommodations. (For example: With a recent knee surgery, I couldn't climb the 300 steps at the Sydney Opera House, so she booked us an accessible tour. I sometimes have tummy trouble early in the mornings, so mostly I wanted tours that started at 10 am or later. I did have to give in to early times in a few instances, because they were not avoidable. I even had a specific order to the cities we visited, because I wanted to end the trip in Auckland, New Zealand, where we planned to meet with a friend we hadn't seen in more than 30 years.) Suffice it to say that Sharon and I exchanged tons [hundreds? :-)] of emails from May through the end of the trip in October. I even emailed her at least three or four times while on the 19-day trip, and I always got an immediate response (if the timing was right with the 15-17 hour difference). As a former assistant travel editor for a major daily newspaper, I may be more particular than most people and harder to please. Aspire (Sharon) was patient, detailed, and offered stellar service. P.S. The VAMOOS app was incredible. It provided every detail at our fingertips for the entire trip, along with reminders.

We have had a wonderful experience with Sharon from ADU for several years now! we finally got to go…read moreto New Zealand after having to reschedule due to covid. It was the best trip of my life and I could not recommend this company enough! We brought our 8 month old son along with us and Sharon made sure everything went smoothly to accommodate bringing him. We had an adventurous time in NZ with a lot of beautiful hikes, cruises, a helicopter tour, and of course a lot of Lord of the Rings film locations. Sharon- THANK YOU!!!! I hope to return to NZ one day soon.

If you want first class tour and arrangements in and around Istanbul, you will be better off with…read moreIstanbul Touring. We had an amazing Cappadocia side trip in addition to our Istanbul stay. The arrangements were made perfectly to fit our group needs. Everything recommended and arranged were top class. All services were on time and just as expected and executed by accommodating and well-trained local team. Considering a 5-star hotel in Istanbul costs avg $500/night, price we paid for the vacation package was a steal. Needless to say, we could not have been more pleased. Personal advice to travelers: Take advantage of at least one of the Optional Excursions!

Esther and team did an incredible job planning our honeymoon. We were not the easiest of clients --…read morerelatively hands-off (not opinionated) early on as we were also planning the wedding, and then a bunch of last minute changes and requests the week of our trip. But CIRE handled everything with ease and smiles. Esther was able to get us a room upgrade and free breakfast at the Four Seasons in Maui and somehow negotiated a refund of a non-refundable rate at an airport hotel rate when Delta cancelled and moved our flight. This alone covered her planning cost a few times over, so it's like we got all her services for "free"! Overall, would highly recommend. We won't plan a trip longer than a weekend without Esther and CIRE going forward.

I had the immense privilege of working with Esther to plan my dream vacation to Thailand alongside…read moremy sister. Not only was Esther one of the most personable, understanding and patient people I've worked with, but her knowledge knows no bounds! Any/all questions will always be answered--no matter how silly they may seem--and Esther's attention to detail is astounding. There was even a situation halfway through our trip where we needed to pivot and leave one location earlier than expected and Esther was there for us, solving our problem almost immediately. She's a true lifesaver. I cannot thank her enough for helping make this trip come to fruition and crafting it to be a once in a lifetime experience! For all your leisure travel needs, CIRE is the ONLY way to go!

Fantastic tour agency! I went on a recent trip in December and had a blast. They provided lodging a…read moreblock away from a great surfing spot where I learned to stand from day 1! The surf instructors were super knowledgeable and fun to hang out :) We did a combination of surfing, eating amazing food and seeing barbados from lots of angles. I especially liked many of the scenic spots, including one where you can cliff jump. Overall, I can't recommend them enough!!

I used A2A Safaris for a 2-week trip to Uganda & Kenya, after a friend had used them last year (but…read moreonly for Kenya). Nicole was wonderful in setting up everything for a very complicated trip, but in practice a few vital things were overlooked, which made for a VERY stressful experience. Ended up leaving the last camp (Sarara Treehouses - see review) a day early, forfeiting thousands of $, had to book another flight and stay a night at a hotel in Nairobi. When contacted about the problems, on my return, my request for a refund of the extra plane fare (I knew there was no chance on the cost of the night's stay) was granted, along with many explanations about the mistakes and misunderstandings. I spent over $37,000 with this company (that doesn't include the many thousands in airfare, hotels, meals, tips, etc.). I'm just grateful I survived the experience, both mentally and physically.

How do I even begin to describe how this incredible woman turned my wildest honeymoon dreams into…read morereality? From day one, I sent Gina a long list of destinations I hoped to experience before ending with the perfect honeymoon in the Maldives. What seemed like a logistical challenge--eight flights, countless connections, multiple countries, and even coordinating with a wedding planner in the Maldives--she handled effortlessly and flawlessly. Not only did she make it happen, but she made it seamless. From Thailand--Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket--to Singapore and finally the Maldives, every resort was a stunning five-star experience with impeccable service and concierge teams that went above and beyond for us. The excursions were truly unforgettable, especially the Phi Phi Island boat excursion, which was absolutely out of this world. Each destination had its own magic, and the attention to detail was unmatched. From chocolate-covered strawberries and handwritten notes to balloons, flowers, beautiful beach bags, hats, and personalized messages displayed on the bed--every welcome felt thoughtful, romantic, and perfectly curated. I wouldn't expect anything less from Gina, as this is the second incredible trip she has planned for us. She consistently exceeds expectations and brings dreams to life. If you want an unforgettable trip planned with care, precision, and heart, G World is the one to make it happen.

Fantastic service all questions were answered I recommend them highly call them they will give you…read moregreat personal service.

I received a recommendation for Dawn through a travel group on Facebook so you can imagine my…read morehesitation. I read the reviews and felt more confident. And then we finally spoke and I was at ease. She is the sweetest. Dawn helped my boyfriend and I plan an amazing birthday trip! I usually do the planning but could not this time around because I had a lot going on and it was worth it. Dawn had so much patience with our many different changes and let's the forget the challenges that we had due to COVID. Our original trip was to Thailand but as planning restarted we had to pivot and plan for Colombia. All the hotels that Dawn chose for us were amazing and in close proximity to everything we needed. She also helped booking the flights for the cities that we visited in between. We did not want to leave Colombia! I'll definitely be recommending Dawn as well as working with her again. Everything was truly amazing! Do not hesitate to reach out to her with all your travel planning needs!

Dawn services was heaven sent. She took all my travel worries and coordinated my family trip to…read moreJamaica. I appreciated her patience, work ethics and her due-diligence when managing all the family festivities. I highly would recommend Dawn's services and will be using her again for the near future.

I called and a rude lady answered the phone saying "who is this?" I said my name and mentioned that…read moreit's my first time using a travel agent and asked if she could explain how it works. She said that the agent will be in tomorrow from 11am to 1 and to call back. I said ok but before I do that can you please explain how it works in general. She said "ugh I can't talk right now." Not welcoming, or helpful. She could have been polite and asked to put me on hold or something but yea safe to say I'm not calling back.

Yurek Majcherczyk from Classic Travel is an expert in his field who plans group trips from Poland…read moreto Peru and around the World. I have booked 4 private tours with this company and found their services to be excellent. Margaret Majcherczyk arranged my trips to Spain, Morocco, Egypt and most recently a safari to East Africa. Classic Travel offers great services to their clients and they never disappoint.