I just came back from my 6th SIP TRIP. I have been to Greece, Kenya,Tahiti, Argentina, Sucily/Malta and Bali. Each trip was well organized by Ed and as a single woman traveling alone, I felt safe and met wonderful lifelong friends read more

Great trip to Fiji this summer. Awesome hotels and excursions. Met new friends and will continue to use their travel services.

Not my first visit to Italy, but my very first time traveling on a tour. Had many very nice memories and got to see and experience Italy in a way that would be impossible to do by myself. Ed and Amy run a great tour. They are detailed, organized and go out of their way to ensure the group is having a fun time. One can sense that Ed and Amy truly love what they are doing. I would recommend Singles in Paradise for both novice and seasoned travelers. Five Stars!!! Give them a try! Hope to travel with Singles in Paradise again. Cheers! read more

Very well planned. Went on 2 trips Great hotels . Discount group airfare is economy so be prepared to be cramped on overseas flights. read more

I just came back from a trip to South Africa with 41 people. It was very well organized, people were wonderful and the days were thoughtfully planned out. The 3 Safari days were fabulous. Cape Town was gorgeous and had a variety of things for us to do. Overall it was a trip of a lifetime. Janet our tour guide could not have been any better. Very professional and super fun and attentive. I will definitely go on another trip with Singles in Paradise. read more

I would never travel with this group again. Ed Reder and his wife are uncaring, cold, self-centered people who don't mind leaving people behind, don't care if someone is injured and are unhelpful in case of emergency. The destinations were wonderful, but the group leaders were not. The saving grace of the trip was that my fellow travelers were beautiful people who were fun to be with. Many would agree with this review. read more

I just returned from Japan II, my third trip with singles in Paradise. Accommodations were spectacular, excursions exciting and travel guides knowledgeable . It was an awesome vacation. Looking forward to my next adventure with Singles in Paradise. read more

I recently returned from A Japan trip a few weeks ago and my whole experience was ruined by Ed Reder! I've traveled with SIP twice before. On the first trip 2 yrs ago, I explained to Ed my knee issues... full knee replacement and then a revision. Reasons for the wheelchair. His response "why are you even here?" I was shocked! My response... I'm living life to the fullest and nothing is going to stop me from doing what I enjoy! Ed does not care about any of his travelers! So when I travel through airports I require a wheelchair. It's a challenge for me and I need to insure a safe arrival and departure when traveling. I did not ask for any assistance from any travelers and kept up with the group during the entire trip. I'm 62 yrs old and many of the other Travelers are in their 60's and 70's. Many of us have back, hip, knee issues. We're not spring chickens! Lol I have chronic knee pain but it doesn't stop me from living my best life! The 1st morning of the trip getting on the bus, Ed asked how I was doing...I told him great and it's because I used the wheelchair. If I didn't, I would have probably needed to rest that day. He told me that using a wheel chair was a problem! How dare he say that to me! He never asked why or show any concern. From that moment on, I was targeted and discriminated against. A few days after returning from the trip, Ed sent me an email stating that I was "physically unfit" to travel with his group! As soon as he saw me roll up in the wheel chair, he knew this trip was exceeding my limitations! Who is he to judge me?? His only concern was how it looked to the other Travelers! No one cared except him. He said I had some issues with stairs...yep I did! Others did too! So what! I didn't inconvenience anyone or have anyone make special accommodations for me. Took them a bit slower, was very careful and sometimes asked a fellow traveler if I could hold their arm and assist me with the stairs without rails. Sometimes, 3 or 4 of us ladies would hook our arms together and help each other! That's what people do... help each other. Not Ed!! I was totally appalled by his email and I will NEVER recommend his trips to anyone! God forbid someone gets injured on his trips! You're on your own! He just doesn't care! read more

Ed and Amy were so helpful and went beyond my expectations. I had to cancel my trip at the last minute and they did more than I had expected to minimize my loss. Thank you both Dr. J. read more

this is my fifth trip with Ed and Singles in paradise and I've always had an amazing time.

Thoroughly enjoyed my first, of I hope, many more adventures with Singles in Paradise. Our Greece trip was epic, and I met some amazing human beings on the trip. Ed and Amy were amazing with the planning, and worked well together for the group as a whole. read more

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Just returned from my first overseas trip and wanted to provide a review for others, especially any first-timers to group travel. As many have already stated, they are repeat travelers on SIP, which says a lot about the satisfaction of what SIP provides. I did my first trip to Bali and the accommodations were excellent as well as the tours and excursion options that SIP provided. One thing that I didn't expect to find was the quality of the people that also attended, and that was of particular value to a first timer like me. It's one thing to visit beautiful places but I s another to find so many considerate congenial people to share a trip with. Now for some caveats for those considering going on a SIP trip. Due to time commitments in the planning you have to be especially sensitive to being on time for the tours or you will literally "miss the bus". I saw on more than one occasion where those that didn't get to a departure on time unfortunately missed the bus because they weren't on time. This is for everyone's benefit because due to the amount of traffic in Bali, as an example, you may miss the specific vendor you're traveling to see staying open. It's a pet peeve of Ed's, and deservedly so. Time matters! In any case, as my review reflects I wouldn't hesitate to go on another SIP trip again. Ed, and Amy I found to be very affable. read more

Ed and Amy offer an amazing vacation which appeals to many different tastes. I have been on 3 of their trips. Croatia, Ireland Scotland and Iceland lastly New Zealand. I love that he takes care of everything ( I'm a lazy traveler). Air fare, transfers and wonderful excursions. If you're an adrenaline junky ( I'm not) he has amazing options white water rafting, luge, jeeping. For others wine tasting, sailing, local specialties... the value speaks for itself. read more

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This is really by far the best value around. I have been on 4 trips - Amsterdam, Dublin and Bruges in 2009, Sydney, Australia in 2016, Croatia in 2017, and the South of France in 2023. Ed is like a picky husband, taking care of all of the details, finding the best hotels, many times vetted, and excursions, already many times worked out as he's been going on these trips for literally decades. The best part is you don't feel it necessary to go on all the excursions if you don't want to. The group used to be called Athletic Singles, and there were many scuba diving adventures, etc. I was up for maybe snorkeling which I did. . . . Just be aware this isn't your regular tour company with a "worker" who doesn't care about fun himself. It's more like you're traveling with a would be friend who has already worked out everything. There are complaints sometimes from people who are expecting the opposite. . . . a bored agent type who will respond to your complaints like you're a customer. No one's a customer in these trips so you're expected to be on time, etc. I've always had a great time and many people like me are repeats. I hope to travel again with him soon. read more

SIP trip to the Almafi Coast in May 2022 was so well thought out and well organized. We visited the beautiful coastal region of Italy, with tours to Sorrento, Positano, Almafi, Ravello, Pompeii, the island of Procida, Capri, and Rome. Ed and Amy at SIP have extensive experience traveling the world, they took great care to put together an itinerary that covered all the beautiful towns with top rated hotels in excellent locations. I had a fabulous time and enjoyed meeting new friends, reconnecting with returned travelers for an unforgettable experience through the amazing and breathtaking part of Italy! Looking forward to many more amazing adventures with Ed and Amy and the SIP tribe! read more

This was my first trip with SIP and it exceeded my expectations. Thailand 2019 was an awesome trip planned by Ed and Amy. I thought the coordination of airfare, hotels, and especially all the excursions that were available were excellent. Our group size was approximately 44 people, and I was surprised how smooth everything ran from day to day. There were several couples traveling as well as singles. I didn't have any friends or family that was able to travel with me and SIP was a safe alternative. I got paired with an excellent roommate or I could have paid an extra single supplement. My roommate and I were able to communicate by phone and text prior to the vacation which made our meeting very relaxed and fun. We were like two ships passing in the night. A positive of the group size being large, is you have different ages, backgrounds, professions, and personalities that offer you several smaller groups of people you connect with and spend time socializing with. I made many new friends, some in my area that I will continue to stay in contact with. The quality of people on my trip was excellent. It's worth noting that I found 80% of the group had traveled with SIP before which to me was a huge recommendation. The big picture is that everything is set up for you and it's nice not to overthink things on your vacation. You are expected to be on time, check your itinerary, and have a good, fun, laid back attitude. I did, and it was wonderful. read more

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I just came back from my 3rd trip with SIP 4 days ago! I am still on cloud nine! We went to the Amalfi Coast, which was a bucket list for me and it did not disappoint at all! We stayed in Sorrento (which stole my heart!) Capri and ended in Rome! It was a large group and everyone had a fabulous time. There was beauty at every turn! I love the way Ed and Amy run their trips. They have so much knowledge and know where and when to go to get everything in. You can choose to add on additional tours/events if you like, but they also include plenty so you don't miss any special places. I will say that you do need to do your homework and know what kind of country you will be in. There were a few that physically could not enjoy some of the beauty because in Italy people walk...a lot! There are cobblestone streets, alleys and a million stairs that are uphill and downhill. That IS the beauty of Italy! Ed states very clearly that you need to be healthy for his trips! They have many places in different countries to choose from so make sure you pick one that suits you. I have done Ireland, Scotland (which blew my mind!) and Iceland as well as Nicaragua (unexpectedly loved it!) and Costa Rica. I have already signed up for Tahiti! So many of the travelers that I have met are repeats on prior SIP trips, so that goes to show you how awesome they are. I have made fabulous friends from each of my trips that I still stay in contact with and sometimes have mini reunions. I was scared to death to travel by myself after my divorce and I took a chance and am so happy I did! Thank you Ed and Amy!!! See you in Tahiti! Paige Zak...Another satisfied SIP'er :) read more

My daughter and I had a blast on our trip to Iceland, Ireland and Scotland. Can't wait for our next trip to the South of France next year!

Have traveled with Ed and Amy's group 3 times and each trip was epic! The planned excursions are optional so you are able to chose what works for you. Plenty of free time to explore on your own. The trip package is a great value for all that you experience and accommodations are very good quality. I made many fun and adventurous friends on these trips that I've stayed in touch with. Highly recommend! read more

I never got the opportunity to travel with his company. The trip I booked did not include airfare. Ed recommended we book the same itinerary as he did so we would arrive together. I did but unfortunately one of the flight segments was cancelled so we all had to reschedule. I was unable to fly due to an airline snafu. I actually received a personal phone call from an airline representative apologizing to me and offering me a full refund of my basic economy ticket. Ed who's flight was now departing after mine asked me questions about checking in for the flight with the COVID travel documents. When I requested a full or partial refund or credit he turned me down. I filed a dispute with my credit card company and he fought it. He could have been gracious to offer me some credit towards a future trip since it wasn't my fault I couldn't get to join the group but he didn't. read more

No need to write detailed analysis of Ed Reeder as a human being, cus you can decide for yourself by reading his insensitive repudiation to people who find his personality to be, honestly, anti-people and abusive. That's stating mildly, his inability to interact with people! He never apologizes and always faults the reviewer/tourist and this includes while on the trip! He is an arrogant SLOB, who like every one else, makes mistakes but he'll never apologize. He is an extremely poor communicator. He misses half his nightly updates and expects the group tell word of mouth. Let me make this perfectly clear: He dislikes people and will never take responsibility for his faults. Why would anyone want to spend a vacation with him around? As you begin your flights, he will never introduce himself so take a snapshot of him off his website. As you wait to board your first flight with his "company", he will never hold a sign "singles in paradise". In the foreign airport, he will not connect with you. You are left to figure out how to get to the bus that will take you to your hotel. What "good" tour guide behaves in this manner? WARNING: EXPERIENCED OVERSEAS TRAVELERS ONLY! If you have never traveled overseas, OMG, do NOT travel with singlesinparadise for your first experience! This "company" is only for exceptionally adept, confident travelers that can handle getting lost overseas where they don't speak English, personal emergencies, personal medical issues, injuries within the venues and being left behind in a foreign country. Now esp. with COVID-19 restrictions by airlines, you can be denied reentry to your country! Ed Reeder might not accompany you to the airport to return home! These are factual events I've witnessed - Yet I expect Ed will call me a liar to this review. He will not be there to help you. If you are OK with these traumatic uncertainties, knock yourself out with his "company". His only redeeming quality is his wonderful wife Amy. He sends her in to do his conflict management when he is confronted with a legitimate issue by a group member. It's his "company" and he needs to take responsibility for his short comings AND responsibility for every individual on the tour - but he does not! Yes, Ed Reeder lies. Repeat: Ed Reeder lies to cover his a s s, his irresponsibilities. It's evidenced in his nasty replies to these honest, unfavorable reviews. Yes, he gets very angry with people! (Although to his credit, I never heard him cuss.) As you read his replies, in his 30 years of touring, he states he has never been responsible for anything wrong!?!? Really? It's everybody else's fault? These are hallmarks of an abuser. YES, he will leave you behind!!! (But it's alright to him, if he misses his nightly updates which he promises in writing, to hold.) No, he will never issue a refund of any kind! Nothing about that on his website. If I have not made it crystal clear - I reiterate - he doesn't want interaction with the tour people.....just your money. Repeat: He just wants your money and leaves every person to figure it all out. He might start the group out for a venue but soon has left everyone behind wondering where to go. ESP. BEWARE of his understating the difficulty of venues! Do your own research before paying in signing up. HE GIVES NO REFUNDS. He's done the events before, but doesn't give a rat's ass about your safety or physical limitations e.g. weak knees or back issues. He's got your money. Tough! If you get hurt! What reputable and responsible tour guide behaves in this manner? I can understand someone taking him to court after the tour. Thoroughly expecting his hostile and lying retort to this review. read more

Just finished my 16th trip in the last 20 years with Singles in Paradise! Our group went to Portugal and stayed on two different islands in the Azores. Once again, it was a fun filled, adventurous, and epic trip! The itinerary was great along with a very affordable price for the trip. I am such a satisfied customer that I have signed up for three trips in the next 12 months with Singles in Paradise. Giddy up! Let's go! read more

Just came back from my fourth trip with SIP. Always a well organized tour and hotels are well located and excellent. Going next year to Prague, Budapest and Vienna with them; can't wait! read more

I just returned from Bora Bora and Moorea on SIP's Tahiti trip. This was my second trip with them and I thoroughly enjoyed both. Ed and Amy are always working behind the scenes to make the trips as enjoyable for us as possible. We have beautiful accommodations and the excursions are a lot of fun. SIP has many people who come again and again to their trips...what better recommendation is there? read more

We Just returned from beautiful Croatia, what an amazing journey. Leaders Ed and Amy Reder did not let anything get in the way of planning this unique trip as they provided a safe and truly one of a kind experience for all participants. Airports were empty and everyone adhered to precautions on our Lufthansa flights. With Covid tests required within 48 hours of landing, we created an environment with travelers who played it safe but who also enjoyed a stunning country with very few competing tourists. 18,000 tourists in Plitvice NP had shrunk to 500, an opportunity of a lifetime. Outdoor cafes abounded and prices were shockingly low. We travelled to various ports with ease and even experienced a little weather, a welcome change from San Diego heat. Everyone was consistently on time due to Ed's management skills and things ran like clockwork. What impressed me most about Singles in Paradise and what will convince me to choose this group again is the fact that a number of travelers were repeat participants who greeted friends from around the country that they had met on Singles in Paradise trips in the past. This group includes singles and couples of a range of ages and all felt welcome. The itinerary included enough time with the group and on our own in various locations so the trip felt relaxed and unhurried. With future trips in places like Greece, Bali, Belize, Fiji, Scandinavia, Ireland, Antarctica, Switzerland and all reasonably priced, I know I'll be back. read more

I just got back from my 5th trip with Ed and Amy. Thailand, Singapore and Philippines, New Zealand, French Polynesia and two weeks ago Nicaragua. Each trip was unique and well planned. Each trip I went alone, made new friends, always had people to hang out with and never once felt uncomfortable. Some tours and activities are included in the price and others you sign up for activities that interest you. Group travel is not for everyone. You have to have some independence and be responsible for yourself. Ed's trips are fun. Know your daily agenda. I have found his trip information gives a complete description of what to expect. You can be as busy or as lazy as you like. Those that sign up early for a trip get the best rooms --that is stated and not a secret. Always pick up the hotel card with the address. This is because we may be somewhere that you really love and want to stay longer than our "meet back" time. OK cool, text or find Ed and let him know and take a taxi or tuk tuK back. Do not expect the whole group to wait for you because you are doing your own thing. That is just rude. read more

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Singles in Paradise sends travelers to exotic, less traveled locations that are packed full of fun things to do. I've been on several trips with Ed and Amy and have had the time of my life! Lifelong friendships were formed with fellow travelers and I look forward to my next trip. read more

Always a great adventure with options to join daily excursions or go on your own. Ed and Amy are thorough and keep you updated. Even during COVID 49 travelers enjoyed visiting 3 countries over 2weeks. read more

This group has a lot of fun while experiencing some of the world's most fabulous places at a great price. Ed Reeder really knows how to put together a top of the line adventure. read more

I had been wanting to take more extensive trips, but didn't want to go alone. In my search for 'group' travel I came across SIP and based on their experience, type of travel and dedication to the groups they take-i chose SIP for my first 'singles' vacation. It was truly the BEST experience ever! It was well organized, packed full of excursions and tours as well as optional free time for yourself. It took all of the planning and hassle out of booking a trip and I was able to fully enjoy my vacation. The accommodations were excellent, the excursions and tours were well planned out, and Ed & Amy made themselves available to the group for both spending time getting to know you as well as assisting with any questions or problems along the way. Hands down-favorite travel group & I will definitely book again! read more

I went to Egypt in 2019 with this group. Ed, the guy who runs this group, is not somebody I'd ever recommend doing business with. The trip was not well run, and on top of it, the group left me at one of the sights. I was lost and scared in a foreign country. Outrageous they would leave someone behind. Not good!! read more

I have worked with three different tour companies for my trips abroad and so far Ed Reder's Singles in Paradise is FAR AND AWAY the best! Not only did he put together an AMAZING trip to Italy's Amalfi Coast (which, by the way, I am convinced is the actual Heaven) and Rome, but he paired me with the best roommate a woman could hope for. That was 6 years ago and she and I have been inseparable besties ever since, even traveled back to Europe again the following year. The itineraries are impeccably put together, the hotels are first rate, the tours are well planned and fun, the groups are eclectic and interesting and Ed doesn't even mind if you opt out of tours and run off and do your own thing. He really wants you to have the BEST possible trip you can. I am looking so forward to the Spain/Portugal trip Singles in Paradise is putting together for 2018. If you are a single person who REALLY wants to travel, but not by yourself, I highly recommend Singles in Paradise. Heck, even if you are not single I recommend it, I met a wonderful couple who was part of our Italy group that I am still friends with to this day! read more

Before you book with this "company," please do something nice for yourself and look at other tours. Many singles/solo tour groups offer a welcome dinner, a finale dinner with cultural entertainment and occasional lunches of local cuisine included in the package price. Also, the daily excursions/tours listed on their sites are included in the package price. This guy lists the itinerary descriptions clearly pasted from some brochures or websites, and then sends out a signup sheet for those activities about a month before you leave. You will pay hundreds and hundreds of dollars additional if you want to do anything you thought you were doing anyway, so tack that onto the package price. If not, you're paying to go somewhere and be left to your own devices. Besides the included daily hotel breakfast buffets, there are no planned meals. The described daily happy hour to connect and meet with fellow travelers was mostly a non-event. You can also plan to hemorrhage money all along because there are ongoing costs he's looking to pass on to you. The package price is only a starting point. You are a dollar sign. A fellow traveler asked me if this was my first trip with Ed. My reply, "Yes." Fellow traveler, "I'm sorry." This is a husband and wife traveling as royal guests on their own tours. His behavior was alternately condescending, dismissive, boastful, arrogant, or rude. Her demeanor was also dismissive, as well as disengaged and icy. They are not hosts. They are not fun. Or even interesting. They do not communicate. In addition, you may have to tolerate their pretentious crony couple friends hogging the front of the bus, disrespectfully subjecting everyone to their personal music playlist. It was difficult and annoying to try and make out what the local guides were saying as they had to speak over it. Then there was the bus ride that was a tortuous self-promoting advertisement for his past and future trips. And all of the bus rides where it was not announced where or when the next stops would be. Three hours between restroom courtesy stops is ridiculous. One local guide sat for most of the time as a passenger and said nothing. The group was simply too large for many of the indoor places we visited. But hey, head count, ka-ching! The trip I went on felt mismanaged, disorganized, rushed way too many times, and often as if there was no planning in place - in a word, unprofessional. This is a guy and his club. Read the fine print. It did not measure up to the many other singles/solo trips I've been on. Those were transparent, well organized, informative, entertaining and ridiculously fun. You may like the destinations that Singles in Paradise offers, just be aware of the kind of journey you'll be on before you subject yourself to it. For me, no place is worth it. read more

I travel frequently, sometimes with friends and sometines alone. I traveled to Africa in 2012 and Vietnam/Cambodia in 2015 with this group. Ed and Amy are amazing. The trips were well planned, logistics nearly flawless. My only gripe is that I tend to be the youngest person on these trips, by a lot. However, I always meet interesting people and have made a lot of good friends along the way. Have no hesitation with this group, they are amazing tours. read more

I have been on 2 trips with SIP. I am so blessed to have found Ed and SIP! I have had the most fun and met many wonderful people, some I am happy to now call friends. If you enjoy group travel I highly recommend SIP. The trips are well planned and affordable. If you are single and love to travel but not alone this is the perfect opportunity to get out there! Well, even if you are married! You will not feel out of place. I trust I can count on Ed to expertly arrange all the details including tours for all the attractions you want to see and some you may not even have known about. I love it that I just have to show up and enjoy my vacation. I am so looking forward to my next trip with Ed, Amy, and SIP! read more

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Our trip to Scandinavia and Norway was amazing. I enjoyed everyday. I would have liked to spend more time in the country as opposed to the cities. We had a Covid outbreak and a cancelled airline flight home. These things happen. Other than that I made amazing new friends. I thought the trip was successful read more

We just returned from our sixth trip with Singles in Paradise & have thoroughly enjoyed every destination. Smoothly run, great pricing, & we always enjoy traveling with the nicest people! We did travel with another local group last year - we spent half the time waiting on others that chose not to respect timelines - another reason we prefer to travel with SIP! We are very thankful for Ed - he keeps everything on track! read more

I would think long and hard before booking a vacation with Ed Reder, owner of Singles in Paradise. I was registered for a trip to Tahiti. We were to leave on June 20th. I did not get the tour information at the same time as the other travelers. SIP sends emails from at least four different email addresses. It's possible that my network blocked the email with the information to sign up for the tours. I did get the email that stated that all tour bookings were due in two days. I immediately signed up for the tours I was interested in. I was unable to get on the one tour that I was most looking forward to as it was sold out. When I expressed my frustration, Ed's immediate response was to inform me that I had a very bad attitude, accuse me of waiting until the last minute, suggesting I cancel the trip and stated he didn't want anyone on the trip with a negative attitude. Multiple emails were sent back and forth. He said that I would have to pay a name change to cancel and that if I wanted to still go I should "brighten my attitude". I never considered cancelling the trip prior to this exchange. However, he put me in a position that made it impossible for me to go. He treated me like a child and "spoke" to me in a rude and condescending manner. I was shocked that someone in tourism would treat their clients with so little respect. It would have been a very uncomfortable situation and there was no way I would have been able to enjoy myself had I elected to go. There are plenty of other travel agents out there. Steer clear of this one! read more

I had a wonderful trip with Singles in Paradise in Slovenia. The people on the trip were WONDERFUL. I've never had such a fun group of adventurers to travel with. You'll have a chance to sign up for many adventures you'd never think with any other tour group. I suggest you sign up for all the optional excursions. Furthermore, Ed Reder and Amy Reder are the most wonderful hosts. Take a trip with them! read more

Had my first and greatest experience last month going to Sicily and Malta Group was friendly, adventurous , love wine, hanging out, and enjoying all the prime sites, on and off the beaten path! If you want everything taken care of for you, yet have the perfect balance of free time and planned yours - this group is for you! Very engaging and flexible to your individual needs. You help make your decisions when you get to your destinations - or join the group - if your dependent or independent this group was the best. I'm planning my next trip already! Can't wait!! read more