Built Your Trust with Travel Abundance- Client Testimonials

London & Paris - 2023

Everything was amazing!

Was your airline reservations satisfactory?
5 - Excellent
Did the hotel(s) meet your expectation?
4 - Very Good
Were the transfers on time and easily accessible?
5 - Excellent
Did you enjoy the tours that were booked?
5 - Excellent
Did Travelabundance handle your reservations properly?
5 - Excellent
Would you hire Travelabundance again for your future travel?:
4 - Most definitely!

Trip Design by Rob Biagini

Galapagos & Quito - Jan 2023

The trip to Quito and on to Galápagos Islands was totally amazing and flawless in every way. The tours in Quito were fun, informative and visually great. Guide Cynthia and driver David were super friendly and looked after or wants and safety every step. Galápagos ..... you can not say enough about the quality of the Pikia Lodge. The staff were there when needed and not there for your alone time. We had the same guide Mario Dominguez for all our tours. His knowledge of all aspects of the islands was incredible. He looked after us like family and made sure we were able to do all the activities safely and injury free. That is not an easy task dealing with 60 & 70+ year old guests.

Was your airline reservations satisfactory?
5 - Excellent
Did the hotel(s) meet your expectation?
5 - Excellent
Were the transfers on time and easily accessible?
5 - Excellent
Did you enjoy the tours that were booked?
5 - Excellent
Did Travelabundance handle your reservations properly?
5 - Excellent
Would you hire Travelabundance again for your future travel?
5 - They are the Best!

The yacht tours are a must to go on. The crew and ship were beyond expectations.

Trip Design by Natalie Kloss-Biagini

Europe 25th Anniversary Trip - 2023

Yes we were very spoiled
Was your airline reservations satisfactory?
5 - Excellent
Did the hotel(s) meet your expectation?:
5 - Excellent
Were the transfers on time and easily accessible?:
5 - Excellent
Did you enjoy the tours that were booked?:
5 - Excellent
Did Travelabundance handle your reservations properly?
4 - Very Good
Would you hire Travelabundance again for your future travel?
5 - They are the Best!

I would say that the only things we would suggest is that traveling between countries in Europe on Veiling airlines is not great in respects to being able to bring multiple bags or carry ons without paying a hefty price, the renaissance hotel in/ near Schopil airport in Amsterdam although says it’s in the airport is not , and takes a Uber drive of 10-15 min to get there … shuttles there don’t really come very often as they say and taxis cost nearly double.
Aside from that we had no issues, besides the hiccup of the pizza 🍕 making class in Florence which was unfortunately cancelled due to a mix up in scheduling…

Overall magnificent!! Outstanding and the people who drove us and did our tours like Greta (Florence), Mar on Barcelona, Colm in San Sebastián, Mariam in Bilboa, Irma and Gloria in Barcelona as well as our driver Xabi in Spain 🇪🇸 from San Sebastián were all amazing people. We couldn’t have asked for people that were as genuine, kind, amazing.

Trip Design by Natalie Biagini

New Zealand - 2023

The App spoiled me. Sue and I corresponded on a daily basis via App and thru text. Everything went like clockwork, outside an airline delay. 12 day itinerary is too much to describe but trust me it was magical. Sue and team were the BEST!

You spoiled us! We had a GREAT time in NZ.
Was your airline reservations satisfactory?:
5 - Excellent
Did the hotel(s) meet your expectation?:
5 - Excellent
Were the transfers on time and easily accessible?:
5 - Excellent
Did you enjoy the tours that were booked?:
5 - Excellent
Did Travelabundance handle your reservations properly?
5 - Excellent
Would you hire Travelabundance again for your future travel?:
5 - They are the Best!

Trip Design by Sue Chapton

Ireland & Scotland Luxury Castle Trip 2023

We had a great trip! We left very open ended requirements and let Trave Abundance fill in all the details. Everything from the best sights to see as well as fantastic hotels and excellent transportation.

Was your airline reservations satisfactory?:
5 - Excellent
Did the hotel(s) meet your expectation?:
5 - Excellent
Were the transfers on time and easily accessible?:
5 - Excellent
Did you enjoy the tours that were booked?:
5 - Excellent
Did Travelabundance handle your reservations properly?:
5 - Excellent
Would you hire Travelabundance again for your future travel?:
5 - They are the Best!

Trip Design by Rob Biagini

Thailand - 2022

Marcus is the best travel agent I could ask for he always returns my calls he never seems rushed and he always is ensuring me that if there’s any changes I’ll be aware I can’t recommend him enough.

Simply the best ! Never have to worry with Marcus

Was your airline reservations satisfactory?:
5 - Excellent
Did the hotel(s) meet your expectation?:
5 - Excellent
Were the transfers on time and easily accessible?:
5 - Excellent
Did you enjoy the tours that were booked?:
5 - Excellent
Did Travelabundance handle your reservations properly?
5 - Excellent
Would you hire Travelabundance again for your future travel?:
5 - They are the Best!

Trip Design by Marcus Giddens

Sandy Port Bahamas - Dec 2022

Was your airline reservations satisfactory?:
3 - Good
Did the hotel(s) meet your expectation?:
4 - Very Good
Were the transfers on time and easily accessible?:
3 - Good
Did you enjoy the tours that were booked?:
4 - Very Good
Did Travelabundance handle your reservations properly?:
4 - Very Good
Would you hire Travelabundance again for your future travel?:
4 - Most definitely!

Trip Design by Jo Beth Lackey

Cabo - Nov 2022

Was your airline reservations satisfactory?:
5 - Excellent
Did the hotel(s) meet your expectation?:
5 - Excellent
Were the transfers on time and easily accessible?:
5 - Excellent
Did you enjoy the tours that were booked?:
5 - Excellent
Did Travelabundance handle your reservations properly?:
5 - Excellent
Would you hire Travelabundance again for your future travel?:
5 - They are the Best!

Trip Design by Natalie Kloss-Biagini

Korean Vacation - Oct 2022

Hebert and I both were could not thank Natalie enough for such a well thought out trip!! We had so much fun and have so many memories of our time to share and think back on for years to come!

Was your airline reservations satisfactory?:
4 - Very Good
Did the hotel(s) meet your expectation?:
4 - Very Good
Were the transfers on time and easily accessible?:
3 - Good
Did you enjoy the tours that were booked?:
5 - Excellent
Did Travelabundance handle your reservations properly?:
5 - Excellent
Would you hire Travelabundance again for your future travel?:
5 - They are the Best!

The tours and tour guides were amazing!! The hotels were great but we didn't get too much of a chance to enjoy them beyond sleeping. I think for us in the future we'll likely request more free time to explore on our own and schedule downtime at the hotel. That isn't to say we didn't enjoy the activities planned, but with adjusting to a new time zone we were so tired at the end of the day that we passed out shortly after dinner. It also would have been beneficial to have had the list of recommended restaurants early on so that we could have made reservations sooner. The hike was also wonderful and full of beautiful scenery but I was definitely not prepared for the activity or the soreness afterwards - which is on me for being so out of shape - but I think in the future I'll request less strenuous activity. Just clarifying of course that we couldn't have asked for a more immersive experience with great attention to detail! We have so many great pictures and memories that will last us for a lifetime. Thank you!!

Trip Design by Natalie Kloss-Biagini

Western Caribbean Cruise 2023

Jo Beth was my Travel agent and she made the experience great for me. She had them decorate my room for my birthday and also sent me some chocolate strawberries. It was very thoughtful.

Was your airline reservations satisfactory?
5 - Excellent
Did the hotel(s) meet your expectation?
5 - Excellent
Were the transfers on time and easily accessible?
5 - Excellent
Did you enjoy the tours that were booked?
5 - Excellent
Did Travelabundance handle your reservations properly?
5 - Excellent
Would you hire Travelabundance again for your future travel?
5 - They are the Best!

Trip Design by JoBeth Lackey

Sicily & Malta 2023

Was your airline reservations satisfactory?
4 - Very Good
Did the hotel(s) meet your expectation?
5 - Excellent
Were the transfers on time and easily accessible?
4 - Very Good
Did you enjoy the tours that were booked?
5 - Excellent
Did Travelabundance handle your reservations properly?
5 - Excellent
Would you hire Travelabundance again for your future travel?
4 - Most definitely!

Loved knowing that so many details of our journey into history and art and culture in Sicily and Malta were handled with amazing attentiveness and enthusiasm. When our flight out of Malta was diverted due to wind shear, it caused a serious kink in our plans. Natalie was notified online and reached out immediately. Once again she proved the amazing value of having a knowledgeable and caring travel advisor arrange your trip. We discussed alternatives and quickly decided on a plan that actually increased our opportunities to enjoy a full day in Rome before heading home!

Trip Design by Natalie Biagini

European Cruise - 2023

Subject: Feedback for the most amazing trip ever.

Message: Last summer my husband and I took the trip of our life time to Europe.
We worked with Jo Beth Lackey. I think she reads minds. From the moment we even started thinking about our trip to the moment we got home, everything exceeded our expectations.Jo Beth thought of every detail, everything was first class.
Our trip consisted of a cruise and stays in London and Paris. How Jo Beth was able to plan every detail, every step.
There were moments I would tell my husband, I feel like pinching my self, this all seems unreal.
All our tours were private and high class. The places we visited, the guides, the transportation, everything was perfect.
When we got of the plane in Lisbon everything started with the nicest person waiting for us who took us to our hotel in a beautiful Mercedes Benz, he had drinks and a was just a delight.
We thought, it can’t get any better than this. Well, we were wrong because every part of our trip was like this.
We have been to Europe many times, we thought we had seen a lot. But we were wrong, the trip that Jo Beth designed for us took us on excursions that we never even heard of, places that were unique, never touristy, all designed to perfection.
We went to Sesimbra, I kept telling my husband, I think we died and went to heaven. When we when in with our private guide, the owner of the restaurant that was on the water overlooking the most beautiful view eyes can dream off. He pointed to us towards an area where we could pick from the fish just brought in, can you imagine? It came from the sea to our table. They made a feast for us and brought us a house gift of a special selection of Verde Portuguese wine.
I could write a book about this trip, every experience was one better than the other.
I have already booked another trip that will take us to the Scandinavian Countries in June, and Jo Beth is again working diligently to make all our dreams come true.
One day after breakfast I did not feel well and missed an excursion, by the time I laid down, Natalie was reaching out to me to see if I needed anything to feel better, she offered to go out and get me whatever needed.
Jo Beth, we will be forever grateful for this life changing experience. We will never travel with any other company, this is the best of the best. Thank you from the bottom or our hearts.

Trip Design by JoBeth Lackey

Celebrity Cruise - 2023

Jo Beth is very knowledgeable, and did a great job with the cruise parts of our trip - excellent job! Sue did an outstanding job with our airline reservations - we are very pleased!!

Was your airline reservations satisfactory?
5 - Excellent
Did the hotel(s) meet your expectation?
5 - Excellent
Were the transfers on time and easily accessible?
5 - Excellent
Did you enjoy the tours that were booked?
5 - Excellent
Did Travelabundance handle your reservations properly?
5 - Excellent
Would you hire Travelabundance again for your future travel?
5 - They are the Best!

Trip Design by JoBeth Lackey and Sue Chapton

Danube River Cruise - 2023

Natalie booked exactly to my specifications. So be sure to be specific on what you want. She will make your dreams come true as you see it because we all dream in a different spectrum. We are so excited for our next adventure with Travel Abundance!!

Travel Abundance will make your dreams come true. Let Natalie know what you want and it WILL happen! If you are not quite sure , she will also guide you to a beautiful experience beyond your imagination. Our trip was organized, no surprises, and she made sure if I did have any questions she answered them immediately. They truly are the BEST and we will be using them again!!

Travel Abundance spoiled us beautifully. We had the best river cruise ever. The hotels before and after were wonderful also. We are booking our next cruise as I type.
Was your airline reservations satisfactory?:
5 - Excellent
Did the hotel(s) meet your expectation?:
5 - Excellent
Were the transfers on time and easily accessible?:
5 - Excellent
Did you enjoy the tours that were booked?:
5 - Excellent
Did Travelabundance handle your reservations properly?
5 - Excellent
Would you hire Travelabundance again for your future travel?:
5 - They are the Best!

Trip Design by Natalie Biagini

Ireland, UK & Normandy 2023

Our family of five went to Ireland, London, Normandy and Paris, May 20-June 3. Bill, our Celtic Tours guide in Ireland, was AMAZING. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He felt like family by the end of our time together. The hotels in Dublin, Killarney, Tralee and Limerick exceeded our expectations every time. The International Hotel in Killarney was our favorite, but they were all beautiful and spotless with generous breakfasts in every one. We highly recommend the Falconry in Killarney. Most of our time in London was self-guided, save an amazing experience with Angus, our Celebrated Experiences guide for the Royal and Historic London tour. I planned the rest of what we did in London, but Robert was a huge help in plotting out logistics of travel by foot or tube getting to and from the activities we planned. There were some hiccups with our flats in London (a fire and a flood before we arrived) and Robert was on it each time, making changes for us. The West Kensington flat we ended up in was great. The AirBnB in Arromanches during our time in Normandy was big, spotless and beautifully appointed. It is outfitted with furniture, etc. for a baby, so anyone with a little one would be very comfortable here. The Serotel Suites in Paris was an odd hotel with really small rooms and a fold out sofa for sleeping. It was clean and modern, but without a restaurant or bar. It felt like an old apartment building converted to a hotel. It was ok for the one night we were there, but would have been very cramped for any longer. All of our transfers in all cities were on time and flawless. Our driver for the day in Paris was especially good! He didn't just drive us around, he was also like a tour guide, pointing out sites and sharing cool details. Next time, we'd like to know how much the transfers cost so we can tip with greater accuracy. We knew the percentage to tip, but without knowing the cost of the trip, we couldn't calculate that percentage. Otherwise, the tipping document you provided was super helpful. We were in touch with Robert several times throughout our trip and felt very taken care of from start to finish. Until next time!

Our experience with Travel Abundance was exceptional! Was your airline reservations satisfactory?:
5 - Excellent
Did the hotel(s) meet your expectation?:
5 - Excellent
Were the transfers on time and easily accessible?:
5 - Excellent
Did you enjoy the tours that were booked?:
5 - Excellent
Did Travelabundance handle your reservations properly?
5 - Excellent
Would you hire Travelabundance again for your future travel?:
5 - They are the Best!

Trip Design by Rob Biagini

Belize - Dec 2022

We just got back from 8 days in Belize and I couldn't be more pleased and thankful that we used Travel Abundance to assist us on our first international family trip. Sue is such a nice person to work with. She checked in and followed up every step of the way; we had a very stressful travel day with delayed flights and delayed baggage and Sue checked in on me, and handled the phone calls with the resort an airlines to get the baggage situation handled. She made me feel confident that we had someone that we could rely on in case anything went amiss. I'm already thinking about where our next trip may be and I will 100% be working with Travel Abundance and hopefully Sue too! Thank you Natalie and Sue!

Feedback Form: So thankful that I decided to use Travel Abundance for our first trip to Belize. Sue was great to work with from the very start. She handled some date changes earlier in the process and checked in with us every step of the way until we were all settled into our resort. She's friendly, communicative and super helpful. I will 100% use Travel Abundance for my future travel and look forward to working with Sue again!

Was your airline reservations satisfactory?:
5 - Excellent
Did the hotel(s) meet your expectation?:
5 - Excellent
Were the transfers on time and easily accessible?:
5 - Excellent
Did you enjoy the tours that were booked?:
5 - Excellent
Did Travelabundance handle your reservations properly?
5 - Excellent
Would you hire Travelabundance again for your future travel?:
5 - They are the Best!
Stay: Portofino
Pros: This place is really, really nice. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The rooms were clean, and the property is exactly what we were looking for when we decided that we wanted to stay somewhere "off the beaten path", it's 100% island vibes. The first night we went there, the food was mediocre. We were disappointed because we had a very LONG travel day and were tired and hungry and there was nowhere else to go. BUT Portofino did redeem themselves, every lunch and breakfast we had from that day forward was really good! I think that we just arrived so late that we got the last bit of dinner that was left.
Cons: I don't want to say there are any "cons" necessarily because I think this is a great place to stay. However, I do think that there are some things that you need to be aware of. The place is very far North. Like much further than we expected. I think if it were just my husband and I, I may not have minded so much, but with two kids it was expensive to eat at the resort every day, and it was definitely a trek to find something to eat every day being that far out. There is a small kitchenette, if I had to do it over again, I would stock it with simple breakfast stuff - Cereal, bagels and cream cheese, Toast and Eggs, just some simple things to eat in at least 1 meal of the day. Access to a variety of food and the distance to town would be the only thing I would say just to be aware of. Overall 4 stars for Portofino. Great place!
Golf Cart: Island Cruiser Carts
Not too much to note here. The cart was reliable, the service was friendly and quick - they delivered to us AND picked up. One tip if staying at Portofino, it's probably better to rent and ATV, as it's a LONG ride to town on the cart :) The kids thought it was an adventure so not a complaint but something worth checking out.
Tour: Belize Food Tour and Private Snorkeling Tour with Gonzalo Lara @ Belize Unique Sea Adventures
Melva with belize food tours was amazing. She was kind, friendly, down to earth, showed us a great time, and told us the history of each restaurant. She was just a pleasant person to be around and enjoy good food with.
Gonzalo Lara gave us our snorkeling Hol Chan and Shark Alley tour with a drop off at Caye Caulker for a day to browse and eat. He was responsive from my first message and very communicative throughout the whole process. He picked us up on his boat and showed us a good time! Very friendly to my children. He does private tours and it was so nice to just be on a boat with only my family and not feel rushed at all. Gonzalo was super chill and 100% recommended him as a tour guide!
Secret beach at AC- A MUST if you have kids, and even if you don't but def if you have kids. They spent almost the whole day at the water park while my husband and I finally had a moment to just lay down and drink beer and relax. The M bar is the most expensive, so we went to the restaurant that is situated right in front of the water park. They were friendly, the food was good and reasonably priced.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience. The local people are really kind and helpful and the island is exactly what we were looking for. Hope to visit again!

Trip Design by Sue Chapton