Friendly staff, good food at reasonable prices. Nice location with a terrific atmosphere.read more

Rhonda is the absolute best!! There is no one else that I trust to book everything and make sure…read morethat everything runs smoothly every time!!

End of an amazing trip! Initially we were a bit reluctant to plan this. We wanted to go but we had…read morelots of questions and hesitations. So we looked up the reviews and pictures from African Mecca Safaris and decided to contact Ali. Ali first told me to tell him what your preferences and hesitations are and I will address each one. I literally had a whole list. Lol. I am scared of animals coming too close to us. I am worried that we will get sick. I am worried about safety. I am worried about staying in cabins overnight all the way in Africa. I wanted a mix of safari and beach. My husband wanted to take his dad on this trip as his retirement gift. This was the initial reason we started planning it a year ago. He literally answered all our questions even on what to pack for the trip. Ali had to accommodate 3 generations. My father in law, me and Saad, and of course our kids. We had a meeting with him and he went over all our concerns and he came up with an itinerary that was just right for all of us. He gave me different options and didn't rush us to finalize things right away. We did a mix of safari, beach and some historical sights. We were welcomed by two people right when we got out of the plane and we literally had someone with us for the whole trip. He arranged all of the local flights. Again someone stayed with us until we boarded and someone was always there when we got off the plane. We didn't have to worry about one thing. His staff in Africa was very nice and went above and beyond to make sure that we are comfortable. Ali was always in touch with us too. During the trip we always had excellent views, beautiful and clean cabins with attached bathrooms. We had wifi, electricity and very comfortable beds. I literally didn't see any bugs in our cabins. We had booked 3 cabins and rooms in every place. Each one with its own special view. We had a nice family villa with private pool for us in Zanzibaar. I noticed that a lot of people were doing group safaris and tours but we always had a car, a chauffer and a dedicated guide just for our family. Ali is a parkland dad and he knows these kids really well. He made sure that we all stayed comfortable through out the trip. He honestly provided us with way more than we asked for including two surprise cakes for my father in law for his retirement. Me and my husband can't thank him enough for all that he did to make this such a memorable trip for all of us. Also no one, literally no one got sick during our trip. I took so many medicines but the whole pack came back untouched. I am so glad we pushed ourselves out of our comfort zone because it was all worth it. The guides were very understanding and cooperative. We saw the big 5 and a lot more. Lions in action. Cheetah's taking a stroll. birds chirping. rhinos, giraffes, elephants. Zebras playing around. I am already missing our bonfire dinners, wake up call coffees, African hospitality, breakfast in the valley and not to mention the yummy fresh juices and delicious lattes. Witnessing how all these animals can live in so much harmony was mind blowing. I realized animals are content with what they get for that day and are very happy to chill and enjoy the sun for the rest of the day. If you really want to see and understand the meaning of Hakuna Matata, please go and learn it from those animals :)

Raza and his team help me plan a wedding (elopement) safari in Kenya in March of 2020. Of course,…read morenone of us planned for COVID to happen. Raza helped us prepare the paperwork and officiant to have a truly valid marriage happen. Unfortunately, COVID derailed the official wedding plans as the Kenyan marriage office shut down the day we were there to file the paperwork. Raza was in constant communication with us every step of the way to ensure we were able to maximize the rest of our booking and safari plans, including a photographer for engagement/wedding photos. We had a great trip with the itinerary that Raza setup for us with Governors and would highly recommend Raza to plan your Safari and any unique requests that you may have. Looking forward to another safari under normal conditions!

I've gone on several cruises that Robin's Custom Travel has booked. They have been some of the most…read moreamazing and wonderful travel experiences of my life. When I first thought about booking travel, I thought, why do I need a travel agent? But the truth is, there are so many things that you might not think of that someone like Robin from Robin's Custom Travel will think of so you don't have to. I would highly recommend Robin's Custom Travel if you're looking to book a vacation or a cruise.

This is our go to for Airport Shuttle Service and all out other limo needs. Our drivers have…read morealways been professional, courtesy and on time. Reasonably prices, great value and great service!

It may seem ridiculous to have waited so long to write this review, but honestly my experience was…read moreso disappointing it's taken me a while to want to write anything here. I booked a 12 hour limo van for my 15 year wedding anniversary last December. Prior to booking we called the company and explained all of the places we planned to visit in New York City at Christmas time on a Saturday. We provided an itinerary that was detailed with addresses. The reason we booked through this company is because they assured us they could accommodate that itinerary and that they were experts at navigating the city. We also asked if there was any in vehicle entertainment to play movies, which they told us they did via DVD player. When the driver arrived we asked for instructions for the video components. Unfortunately none of it worked. It was disappointing because they said they had this available, but we tried to brush it off. Our first stop on our trip was uptown around 75th street. I verified with the driver that he had all of the correct addresses, but as we neared the city I realized he was taken us in via the Holland Tunnel which is for travel downtown and far out of the way from where we needed to be. We had paid for tickets to an event at our first location. When he showed me his GPS he entered the wrong name of a location instead of entering the address we had provided. Unfortunately we missed out on our first stop, couldn't get a refund, and were stuck in traffic as he took a route that took us through midtown close to Broadway. Due to him going the wrong way we had to completely reconfigure our route and plan for the night. We had two stops planned after our first stop that we abandoned because of the intense delay. We decided to then go to Rockefeller Center. He dropped us off, and when we asked to be picked up he gave us a location that I immediately recognized would put us in intense levels of traffic. From when we asked him to pick us up, to when he did, was an hour. When I called him because this seemed like a grossly long delay, he snapped at me on the phone, was rude, and refused to give us further updates as to where he was. We stood in the cold waiting to be picked up. From there we had a location downtown. I can't emphasize this enough, he decided to drive down Times Square on a Saturday evening in December. We are very understanding and aware that NYC at Christmas is busy. But mistakes, the driver's demeanor, and the misleading agreements when we booked the trip could have been avoided. Anyone even remotely versed in driving in the city would have taken a different route. We missed the reservation we planned and had to contact the restaurant to see if they could accommodate us. This was an expensive evening, one in which my husband and I saved up for and chose to do because of the information given to us by the company. To be honest the vehicle felt rickety, and our driver when on the highway was in my opinion driving recklessly. Please avoid booking through this company. I never contacted them afterwards because I knew if they could mislead us so deeply before booking they wouldn't offer anything that could resolve the hundreds of dollars we spent and the ruined evening we had spent months planning. Of the 7 locations they told us they could easily get us to in 12 hours we went to a grand total of 3. We lost money on events we had prepaid for, truly this was an awful experience.

Don't use this nasty tour operator for any tours! I inquired about day trips for my senior group…read moreand they provided some examples of trips. After further research, I let them know that I was going to be putting trips together myself. The Educated Wanderer (Creed & Jen) sent me the following email: "So basically you wasted our valuable time, then stole our tour ideas, and took advantage of our kindness. It's because of people like you that we now have to be careful with helping or giving too much information to anyone who inquires. We have no interest in ever working with you." Such a response is juvenile just because they did not get the business. This is abysmal customer service for the line of work they are in. Are these the type of people you want leading your tour?

I traveled with Creed and Laura on their trip to Italy a few years ago - and man oh man it was the…read morehighlight of my year! It was the perfect ratio of education to fun. Creed is a vault of knowledge, so it was superb having him narrate as we went place to place. I don't have much time at this point in my life to plan out a trip, so it was nice to just show up and have all the logistics with a seamless, well thought out itinerary already in place. It should also be noted that the small group size was a huge plus! I will most certainly be traveling with them in the future.

Our church group of 20 traveled on Shuttle Bus #61 with A&A Limousine. The driver has been pleasant…read moreand professional throughout this experience, but unfortunately the condition of the bus has been unacceptable. From the start, the ride was extremely rough due to what felt like worn-out shocks, especially in the back of the bus where the shaking was constant. About 20 minutes before arriving at our destination--over 4 hours from home--the air conditioning unit failed completely. Despite being told it would be okay for the return trip, we spent more than 4 hours traveling in intense heat with temperatures around 86 degrees, direct sunlight streaming through the windows, and no shades to provide relief. The ride was so rough that several bumps on the return trip were jarring enough to leave many of us sore and uncomfortable. To make matters worse, after enduring the entire trip in these conditions, the bus has now broken down on the side of Interstate 78 with 20 passengers onboard, only 40 minutes from home. Mechanical issues can happen, but the combination of a rough-riding bus, failed air conditioning, and now a roadside breakdown suggests this vehicle should not have been used for a long-distance charter. While I appreciate the driver's professionalism, the equipment provided fell far below expectations for a paid transportation service.

Driver was 45 mins late and customer service was extremely rude. Will never book through them again.read more

We had an awesome vacation to Tuscany, Italy using Papavero Villa Rentals. Patrice provided a full…read moreweek of activities, a personal driver and guides who were wonderful. No detail was missed. They even helped us navigate all the protocols needed to come back to the states with the Covid testing. We felt like family! Thanks to Patrice and her team for the wonderful vacation!

Papavero organized my 50th birthday trip to Italy. It was amazing. Patrice arranged everything for…read moreour 2 week visit including insurance, care rentals, and even cell phones. Not to mention the amazing properties we stayed in. I know there are many large companies out there but I prefer being treated like a person and not a number. Patrice represents a wide variety of properties from small apartments to magnificent estates. She knows the country well and knows how to deal with the ends and outs of international travel. I look forward to being able to return to Italy and we will ONLY use Papavero Villa Rentals! Thank you, Patrice, for a memorable trip!!

This review is for the Fall Foliage round-trip tour taken 11/3/19 from the Greater Reading station,…read morestopping at Port Clinton, then arriving at Jim Thorpe. The trip is open seating (no assigned seats), and not knowing any different, we arrived at 7:15 for a 8am boarding and 9am departure, which was more than early enough, as people were boarding right up until the 9am departure and everyone got seats, with maybe a few to spare on each car. We had a group of 8 and had no issues sitting together. We sat in the middle of one of the middle passenger cars, but if we had to do it over again, we'd sit closer to one end or the other for quicker departure at Jim Thorpe and again once arriving back at Reading at the end of the trip. Seating is bench seats on the standard coach, and the seat backs can be moved so instead of seating with your back towards other members of your group, you can seat facing them. This feature is nice, but makes for tight legroom, especially when trying to seat 2 people on each bench, see pic. There is a bathroom on each coach, plus windows can be opened for fresh air, better pictures, or to let things cool off (the coach gets pretty toasty warm as you get going, so wear layers). The seating can be pretty cramped, especially on the trip home. It was tough to get comfortable, even the kids had to stretch out to find some additional legroom. No food/drink available on the train, but you can bring your own soft coolers for drinks and snacks. Everyone was pretty hungry for lunch by the time we arrived in Jim Thorpe around noon. You'll ride the same coach and have the same seats on the way back, so you can leave items (coolers, extra clothes, etc) on the train while you visit Jim Thorpe. Trip was very scenic, especially with the Fall leaves changing colors. The ~3hr trip to Jim Thorpe winds you through rivers, streams, farms, small communities, over bridges and through tunnels. Expect to see plenty of wildlife, including deer and turkey. we saw at least 12 deer on the way up and double that plus a heard of turkeys on the way back. Throughout the trip, the conductor and coach attendant told stories and pointed out anything interesting along the way. we were also showed some old pictures of how things looked in Jim Thorpe 100+ years ago. Upon arriving at JT, everyone had lunch on their minds and with several hundred people all going for lunch in a little town, eateries can get overwhelmed pretty quick. Molly MacGuires is right by the train station, so most people try to go there. Good luck if you're in the middle of the coach like we were and some of the last to board, the place was packed with a line by the time we got there. There are other places to eat within a short 5-10min walk, with just about something for everyone. Train departs at 3:30, so you dont have much time to do anything else after lunch but some quick window-shopping. If we were to do it again, we might pack lunches or get something quicker for lunch, like pizza or sandwiches. Aside from the restaurants, there are historic buildings, great view from on top of the town, and lots of small shops selling various items from oils, handmade goods, ice cream, witchcraft, leather goods, and antiques. Despite only having approx 1.5 hrs to look around after lunch, the only things we didnt get to do were the tours of the couple historical houses. After a quick stop at Wood Ice Cream right by the train station, we boarded and headed back. Everyone tried to take some naps on the way back, with some success, arriving back at Reading Station round 6pm. So plan for a long, full day. This would be a good trip to do once a year, or with people coming from out of town. Average age of passengers was around 60+, with a few families with younger kids. Parking at Great Reading Station is 100+ cars, so enough for all passengers plus a few extra.

The yearly fall foliage steam train ride from Reading to Jim Thorpe is THE BEST train excursion on…read morethe east coast. The train is clean, the restrooms at the station and on the train are clean. The staff is knowledgeable and so friendly. The scenery is top notch and the destination is a great bonus. We make this a tradition each year and this is well worth the price! The Reading & Northern is an A+ act. We are so grateful for the experience and memories it provides!