Knowmad gets my highest recommendation from our initial phone conversation to having a Knowmad…read morespecialist see us off at the airport for our return trip home. We spent an unforgettable 10 days hiking the (express!) Inca trail to Machu Picchu and visiting Lima, The Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes and Cusco. I could write 10 pages about how much we loved traveling with Knowmad so I'll try to stick to the highlights. My husband and I usually handle all of our own travel planning, but when we came across Knowmad while researching how to visit Machu Picchu we realized we would probably get a lot more out of a trip to Peru traveling with specialists from the country. This was 1000% true and working with Knowmad made planning our trip so easy and fun. Our travel specialists Renee and Shannon found a way for us to do everything we wanted to do (and so much more!) while staying within our budget. They were remarkably thorough with answering my countless questions and we could not have been more prepared for our visit, with very minimal effort on our end. Once we met up with our Knowmad guide, Fernando, in Cusco every day of our trip was amazing and we learned so much about the Inca culture and the Andes while having a ton of fun and going at our own pace. By the time we made it to Machu Picchu it was so much more meaningful because we had an understanding of what makes it such a special and mystical site. The Inca trail was absolutely breathtaking (and I'm not talking about the altitude ) and we couldn't have done it without Fernando as our fearless guide. He looked out for us every step of the way and made us feel like family throughout our time with him. Our trip wouldn't have been nearly so memorable without him. Another highlight was our e-bike ride through the Sacred Valley with our awesome guide Kirvi, who was so kind and on top of making sure we were safe and even getting some awesome photos and videos along the way. Our driver Abraham made us feel so welcome and kept us moving along and safe throughout our trip. The restaurants and hotels Knowmad arranged for us were excellent, and our picnic in the Sacred Valley and Pachamanca experience were unbelievable. Thank you Knowmad for making our trip such an incredible experience we will never forget!

Knowmad planned our trip to Argentina in March. They listened to what we wanted and then arranged…read morea flawless trip. They were also very responsive whenever I had questions. I highly recommend them if you wish to have a special excursion to a South American country.

Travel Beyond, Jenny and Natalie were great. Going in, all we knew is we wanted our honeymoon to be…read morea safari in Africa. Jenny was very generous with her time and helped us figure out exactly what type of safari we should book given our preferences. She answered every question we had and meticulously planned everything so we would have the trip of a lifetime. We're not used to traveling in luxury, so we initially thought we could do without some of the details Jenny recommended, but in then end we realized everything Jenny recommended was well worth it. Jenny always gave us options within our budget, but also gave us a good understanding of what we could get for a bit below and above our budget. The only "hiccup" we had was one of our regional flights got cancelled, except Jenny and the team took care of it without us even knowing. All we had to agree to was to fly on a private plane at no extra cost to us, which was actually better than our original flight, which got cancelled. So no stress / worries / cost on our part, which was great. Overall everything went very smoothly. We're used to dealing with small problems / adjusting our plans when we travel, but this experience was flawless.

Wow. Simply wow! Melanie and Elle crafted an outstanding 15-day, somewhat logistically complicated,…read moreprivate safari to Tanzania and Kenya for my PhD daughter and me. From the carefully chosen camps to the hotels and flights, everything ran perfectly. These outstanding ladies even left personal notes for us in the camps. Not once did we have to call or wonder where our driver or guide was. 5 stars for Travel Beyond!! No. Wait. 100 stars! Thank you, Melanie and Elle for booking our trip of a lifetime. We have 2,000 more photos of all kinds of amazing animals! My daughter and I are already planning a return trip in a few years and I wouldn't dream of booking with anyone else. Bravo!

Leigh at Menno is the greatest!! I almost feel like he is part of our team, because we always use…read morehis services when we travel overseas for mission trips. We have used his services for years now, mostly to go to Russia. We have recommended him to many of our traveling friends and he always comes through with style and grace! Thanks, Leigh!! Keep up the good work!!

I got my ticket for an amazing price. They specialize in the south east Asia region. They also do…read moreinternational and domestic flights. Recommend this place!! They speak Vietnamese and English which really helps

Went gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Beware of using Borton Overseas!…read more They left me stranded in Kigali, their guide was a no show, and to top it off their charter plane left Zanzibar without me even though I was on the manifest! Borton delegates to vendors who delegate to yet other vendors who delegate... So each deflects and points the finger to someone else when problems arise leaving you the client screwed and out of pocket!

From the owner: For over 30 years Borton Overseas' destination specialists have been planning journeys to Africa,…read moreScandinavia, SE Asia, South and Central America. Borton Overseas also offers a collection of expedition cruises to Antarctica, Iceland, Greenland, South America, and other adventurous ports. The staff of Borton Overseas are dedicated, passionate and professional individuals who consider themselves lucky to spend their working days helping their clients experience the lands that they themselves, love so much. While we do present many itineraries on our website, the majority of what we do is craft custom journeys for our travelers looking for specific experiences, catered to their travel preferences! We encourage you to sign up for our quarterly e-newsletter which we try to keep our readers updated with new travel ideas, destinations, specials and news about our destinations. If you are on Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter, we do the same for those who "like" and "follow" us.

I used University Travel to make reservations for 5 of my family members to fly to Sweden for a…read morefamily reunion. Rosy made the reservations and the price was much, much lower than what I was finding on any airline website. The office is not slick and expensively furnished; based on that I assume they charge less because their focus is on making travel arrangements rather than on charging a high commision to be in an impressive, high lease office building. What I was impressed by were the low fares she was able to find and the good service.

Purchased a ticket in Feb 2020 to travel in April 2020. Did not travel due to Covid19. They asked…read morefor an EFT by check which was done immediately. Unable to travel due to health reasons. In the month of February 2021, I have made 8 attempts to contact agency (spoke with Shah in India who said he'll call back in 15 minutes but never did. Angie hang up on me). I have tried calling several times, put on hold, and as soon as the phone goes through to speak to an agent, the phone gets disconnected. I have spent so much time trying to discuss this situation or to get my money reimbursed but the games have not stopped. This is not the experience I had with university travel before, but I have not had to change or reschedule tickets.

Jamie customized a weeklong Alaskan adventure for my husband, my 82 year old travel-wary mother and…read moremyself, built around what my mother could tolerate. The trip was fantastic for both my mother (afraid to travel) and my husband and I (seasoned travelers). We rode trains, saw Denali in the sunshine, took a glacier tour and kept active without the days becoming overwhelming. We will use The Wandering Puffin again. Highly recommend!!

We found Jamie while trying to find a travel agent to plan our first trip to Europe. He took the…read moretime to meet with us, listen to our wish list, then made some great suggestions based on time and location to get the most out of our trip. We spent 18 day in Europe going from London to Paris, Bruges, Munich and Rome. We had a great mix of planned activities and free time. Every detail of our trip was accounted for and planned perfectly by Jamie. We will definitely be using the Wandering Puffin for our next European adventure!!!

The care that was taken in Vietnam and Cambodia from the guides for us, the hotels, all were…read morewonderful. Being picked up and dropped off worked well. We were most surprised with the Mango Cruise. We did not know that it was a boat just for us managed by four staff and the guide. It was magical. My favorite hotel was the Indochine Palace in Hue. What made it special were the staff and the awesome service. The guides were also helpful, especially Duc in Hanoi and Phuong in Hue. Phuong helped with getting a doctor. Sokros in Cambodia was outstanding also. Our every request was accommodated by the guides. Truly a memorable experience.

I have worked with Monique for 10 years and have always been pleased with all of the effort she…read moregoes through to give me ( and my grandchildren ) the best experience ever. I take a grandchild anywhere in the world they want to go when they graduate high school. A1 travel I'd the best way to go

Ruth is exceptional. She has planned multiple trips for us and our family. Every single time we…read morehave the best experience. She managed the travel, the transfers, the tours. She excided all expectations. We stayed right on the Grand Canal, right by transportation, the Duomo, the museums. It was remarkable. 5 stars

Highly recommended and knowledgeable, travel agency! Owners, Lenore , Miller, and daughter,…read moreJennifer have experience and knowledge that you want to listen to, people who have traveled the world and you can get excellent advice from. They have a Cruise expert on site, just remember having to talk to someone who's been there is always very helpful when booking a tour or a cruise.lTrust me, I worked there for 20 years in my early days and won't trust anyone else !