“We had a wonderful trip. Cape Town and the wine country were fantastic. The guide you helped to arrange made the visit meaningful, interesting and easy. The Table Bay Hotel was beautiful and well located with exceptional service, as was the Franschhoek Country House. I'd highly recommend both to any of your clients. Every meal we had was incredible. On our "day off" we explored the Botanical Gardens - which were beautiful, even in the fall. We enjoyed the lunch at the Tea House on the grounds so much that I purchased their cookbook. We will certainly be in touch for future adventures!” Gina H., Lincoln, MA

Gina H., Lincoln, MA

“Jeff and I just wanted to thank you for all you did for Jean, Art, and us regarding our Ireland trip! The hotel was perfect....excellent location and great rooms and service! The Hop On/Hop Off bus was a great idea; the Guinness & Jameson tours were fantastic; and we absolutely loved the tours of the Malahide Castle and Howth. The transfers to and from the hotel worked out perfectly as well. Thank you for all of your hard work to make sure we had the perfect trip.....which we did!

Patti S., Norwalk, CT

“Rob, we just got home. What an incredible trip! Everyone was blown away and we wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks for all the help and guidance!”

Todd S., San Diego, CA

“We had the MOST MARVELOUS time in New Zealand. The trip you planned for us was awesome! I haven’t stopped raving about how wonderful it was working with you and will certainly recommend you to anyone who travels to this part of the world.” Toni S., Shaker Heights, OH

Toni S., Shaker Heights, OH

“I haven't yet written you a flowery note telling you how perfect our trip was, and how thoughtful your process and planning were. You literally made it SO easy it would be difficult for us to screw it up. And we didn’t. From the folks waiting for us at every stop to small details like being a few doors down from the car rental office in to getting us into the premium lounge on the ferry to the tour operators you selected for our adventures. A great many details that you saw to it were functional and easy to manage. We want you to know how much we valued your attention to these details, your choices for us and your assessments of what we'd like. You made this the trip of my lifetime, and I’m a fairly seasoned traveler. Jesse joins me in a great big thank you and an air hug by email. You’re wonderful at what you do. Hope to be able to work together on Alaska. Deborah G., Rockford, MI

Deborah G., Rockford, MI

“Thank you so much! We had an amazing trip, everything had been planned and, not having to worry about transportation from the airport rides to the tours made it even more enjoyable. All the guides were knowledgeable and passionate about their work. I am not one to usually book tours on trips but it was most definitely the best decision for this trip.”

Heidy C., Miami, FL

“Thanks for everything Rob! The trip was amazing! Will definitely contact you for our family’s next adventure.”

Shelly C., San Juan, PR Jul 2019

“We are all home and getting over the jet lag! It was a great trip, and exactly what we asked for, so a big thank you for your efforts on putting it together.”

John D., San Diego, CA Oct 2019

“You really helped to make this the trip of a lifetime for us. We’ve already been talking about our next adventure. It was a pleasure to work with you and your company. I would not hesitate to recommend you to any of my friends and family.”

Roseanna M., Westport, CT Nov 2019

“We had a FANTASTIC time! You made our trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The scuba diving was epic.”

Julia K., San Diego, CA Nov 2019

“You are truly awesome! Everything worked like clockwork The passes worked perfectly in every location. The transfers notified us ahead of time & showed up before the designated time at the hotels, airports, and train stations. Our personal tour of Versailles was unbelievable & the guide was fantastic ! I cannot remember a trip that went better & that is with Six people — four of them children. It was truly a trip of a lifetime for us and it made memories we will hold dear for the rest of our lives. Thanks so much for all of your planning that made it all possible!”

Kathy R., Palm Beach, Florida, Dec 2019

“Flying home today. It’s been an amazing and wonderful trip. Happy we experienced Kangaroo Island, the retreat, Flinders Chase National Park, and especially Hanson Bay Sanctuary. Thanks again for all of your help!!”

Elizabeth W., Riverside, CA, Jan 2020

“Thanks! We had a great trip, thanks to all of the planning and work you did. I will look to Great Departures for our next trip!”

Ajay S., Yorba Linda, CA, Jan 2020

“First of all great big thank you! Secondly I want you to know how much we appreciate all your efforts toward making our trip a very pleasant one. Because of you we were introduced to several elements around Australia that we never would’ve found on our own. Additionally, I know that Cheryl and I will both be recommending you and your travel firm to others. And with a little luck you could even hear from us again in the not too far distant future!”

Loren S. and Cheryl E., Twentynine Palms CA, Mar 2020