ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND RISA TRAVEL TO ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…read more
This was, without question, the worst vacation experience my family has ever had, and it was entirely due to the lack of organization, communication, and professionalism from Risa Travel.
We traveled as a group of 16 family members to Punta Cana to celebrate my son's 15th birthday. Our group included young children, elderly family members, and my father in law, who is blind. Because of the size and needs of our family, I made it very clear from the beginning that it was extremely important for our rooms to be close together and that our accommodations be planned properly.
Unfortunately, none of that happened.
Instead of enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime family celebration, we spent our vacation dealing with unnecessary stress, confusion, and problems that should have been handled long before we arrived. The arrangements were poorly coordinated, and it became obvious that no one took the time to ensure our reservations matched what had been promised.
Traveling with children, senior family members, and a blind parent requires careful planning and attention to detail. Risa Travel failed to provide either. The lack of concern and accountability was incredibly disappointing. Rather than feeling supported, we felt completely abandoned when issues arose.
This trip represented months of planning and a significant financial investment. Instead of creating wonderful memories for my son's special birthday, we were left frustrated, disappointed, and overwhelmed by problems that could have easily been prevented with competent planning and honest communication.
A travel agency is supposed to reduce stress--not create it. Sadly, Risa Travel did exactly the opposite.
After this experience, I have completely lost confidence in this agency and will never book with them again. I will also be advising my family, friends, and anyone planning a vacation to look elsewhere. There are many travel agencies that truly care about their clients, but based on my experience, Risa Travel is not one of them.
If you are planning a vacation--especially for a large group or if you are traveling with children, elderly family members, or someone with a disability--I strongly recommend choosing a different travel agency. You deserve a company that values its customers and understands the importance of getting every detail right.