Reviews

Molly, our Italy specialist, was just lovely to deal with, so enthusiastic and always quick to respond. She really listened to our requests and got the picture about what we wanted to do, suggesting hotels and activities that worked so well. The experiences, like our cookery lesson, gave us a real insight into Amalfi culture. Your colleagues in Italy were superb and everything went exceptionally smoothly. Everyone was very professional, and we were well looked after — can’t fault it.

My original trip was planned for June. Cara, my Italy specialist, rearranged my travels for late September — and I’m so glad [she] did. It was great to be travelling again and everything went very smoothly. I have to say that finding my own way to a bus stop or train station has lost its appeal. So, simply waking up, getting ready and having breakfast before being greeted by my guide each day was wonderful. Everything ran like clockwork and the guides were excellent — I thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

We chose Audley Travel after speaking with their Italy Country Specialist, Madeline. She took the time to get to know us, our interests and personalities, and delivered us a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy. Every detail of our stay was perfectly planned and executed. All their travel partners were friendly, professional and took exceptional care of us, from the person who collected us at the airport and took us to our hotel to our drivers and tour guides. Everything was thought of and attended to on our behalf. Our trip exceeded well beyond our expectations. Madeline and every one of their partners helped us to create so many amazing memories — we will never travel any other way!

Of Audley, and especially Lauren who put this trip together, I can’t say enough. Everything went perfectly from the moment we were picked up at the airport to the moment we were taken to the airport in Phuket for our journey home. Our Bangkok and surrounding area guide, Thananlada, was so very knowledgeable and willingly shared her countries customs, history and religion with us. She went out of her way to take us to see things not on our itinerary and was especially careful to see we did not fall when going up or down or walking on rough ground.

Tamatha, Senior Travel Specialist with Audley Travel, did a superb job designing our 20 day journey to Japan. She helped us develop an itinerary that met our goals and included: comfortable accommodations, superb local guides, and suggestions of local highlights and restaurants to visit on our own. Tamatha also provided us with carefully thought-out arrangements for connecting travel between cities, taking into account the fact that all three of us are in our eighties. We couldn’t have had such a wonderful journey without her expert guidance.

From the moment I spoke to Samantha Rubin at Audley Travel, I felt I was in good hands. Little did I know, in about ten minutes of sharing ideas, our bucket list trip was coming to life. She was so excited to share her thoughts and ideas because she had experienced most of these adventures herself. We wanted to experience the real Italy: high speed trains, hydrofoil ferry to Capri and excellent hotels in city centers so we could walk by ourselves during free time and feel safe. All of our expectations were met on this trip, Samantha never let one detail go lacking. I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed every minute, Not one hiccup. It was perfect.

I visited Italy 40 years ago and was so excited to return. Madeline, my country specialist, created the most amazing trip to Italy; we went to Venice, Florence, Rome, ate a seaside patio lunch in Cinque Terre and indulged in a wine tasting at a Tuscan farmhouse. If you wish to have the best vacation ever, Audley will provide you with knowledgeable local guides, immediate access to galleries (we had special passes which meant no lines), and your own private driver. You are the only focus during an Audley Tour.

My trip to France, planned by country specialist Samantha, was truly spectacular. Samantha noted and implemented my core desire to see Monet’s Gardens and Normandy beaches, she also made sure that my hotel was perfectly located based on my preferences. I was enthralled and thrilled by so much of what I experienced from the D-Day beaches to Versailles. The guides were superb and took the extra time to answer my endless questions. Thanks to Audley Travel and especially Samantha, a true caring and expert professional.

My partner has a special affinity for Japan but had never visited so we decided to explore some off the beaten path ideas for her birthday. I had worked with Audley before, and was impressed by their service, so decided to seek their help in designing our Japan trip. Our adventures would include catching our own Uni, hunting for heteromorphic ammonites in Hokkaido, and experiencing an authentic tea ceremony. Our country specialist Tamatha was superb, especially since she had visited many of the areas we wished to see and experience. Our experience couldn't have been better.

Paco did a wonderful job planning my trip from start to finish. Small touches throughout the trip made the whole experience extra special. On my birthday he organized a special dessert for me after a complimentary dinner at his favorite restaurant. The private excursions that day topped off the trip to make it extraordinary. A big thank you to Paco and Audley Travel.

Audley Travel's comprehensive approach to travel planning and management resulted in an experience that left incomparable memories for my husband and me. We were extremely blessed to have Taylor as our travel specialist. She proved to be very knowledgeable, reliable and responsive to all our needs. Because of this, we were able to totally engage in a variety of adventures that Italy had to offer and travel related anxieties were gone. Our Audley Travel experience was reflective of quality, integrity and professional service.

We truly enjoyed our honeymoon to Italy with Audley Travel, it was a dream. Our country specialist Taylor completely exceeded our expectations, both the accommodations that she chose and the service that we received along the way were superb. I have already recommended Audley to several people, and know that when we plan a trip again we will be in perfect hands with Audley — every second was absolutely wonderful.

Our travel specialist Emily intently listened to our Scotland and Ireland wish list and expertly devised an itinerary that exceeded our expectations. All of the accommodations were first-class and the excursions allowed us to maximize our experiences across these two beautiful lands. The highlights for us were the breathtaking drive around the perimeter of the Isle of Skye in Scotland and exploring Inis Mor in Ireland via horse and cart. Thanks to Audley and Emily for helping us realize our dream vacation to the lands of our ancestors!

My coworker and I decided to go on a trip to Bali this year but we didn't want the hassle of doing all the planning. We ended up calling Audley and working with Indonesia country specialist Alix who asked us who we were as travelers, what we like to do on vacation, and what our budget was. She was very detailed and we appreciated that her findings always matched our interests. Once in Bali, everything was seamlessly organized. We both have agreed that this trip to Bali is the best one yet of all our travels, thanks to Alix and the Audley team.

We loved our Audley trip to Thailand. It was both stress free and full of adventure, plus we felt very safe and well taken care of. We loved all of the hotels that our country specialist Alix selected. We especially enjoyed the bike adventure in Bangkok, the elephant sanctuary, the waterfall hike, visiting the coffee and tea plantations, and getting the chance to celebrate Songkran. We would definitely travel with Audley again, it was worth every penny!

In March 2019 my sister Christy and I went back to Vietnam after I had been there 50 years ago during the war. I had some very specific requirements about where I wanted to go, what I wanted to see and who I wanted to have the chance to meet. Audley and my country specialist Elyssa made everything happen in the best possible way, and exceeded every single expectation I had for this trip. I’m convinced no other organization or person could have pulled it off.

We worked with Audley Travel and Harry for our trip to Ecuador. Harry listened to our interests and made suggestions as to what we might like to do. Harry's recommendation of The Yolita for our seven night Galapagos cruise couldn't have been better. It was active with hikes and snorkeling every day and we had an excellent time. Harry then sent us to Napo Wildlife Center in the Amazon which was, perhaps, his best recommendation. We were extremely lucky to site a jaguar which is a rarity. Thank you Audley and Harry for an unforgettable adventure.

Elyssa, our country specialist, first discussed our trip wishes with us and then tailor-made a dream trip to Thailand and Cambodia. We saw temples and hiked the mountains, met the elephants and spent a morning cooking with a Thai family. At Angkor Wat our guide was able to take us away from the crowds, making the experience truly unique. Elyssa kept in touch with us throughout our travels and shared her expertise along the way — we were extremely pleased with the service she provided. We already have our next vacation booked with Audley.

From our first interaction with Matt inquiring about doing this trip, to the wheels of the plane touching down at O’Hare after almost three weeks abroad, our experience has been incredible. We have traveled quite a bit and have worked with a number of different travel companies over the years, and as a result I feel confident in sharing our highest praise of Matt and the Audley team. Our trip was made even more extraordinary because of the professional care and attention to detail that allows a trip with so many moving parts to come off seamlessly. Thank you!

Returning to Italy to revisit our favorite places was on the top of our bucket list. This time, however, we wanted to plan a journey that would be tailor-made just for us. That is why we contacted Audley Travel. After one phone conversation with Joe, we knew we had found the perfect specialist. Joe is professional, knowledge, kind and compassionate. He planned the perfect trip and we were so excited about it.