Slovenia and Croatia 2026
Reviewed By TonyS - Laguna Niguel, CA | Traveled to Croatia | Europe
Awesome trip. We had a blast! What a great way to discover Slovenia and especially Croatia via cruise. You got to see great beauty and wonderful people and met new friends along the way. Julie made sure we had a wonderful experience from start to finish. After this Croatia cruise I don’t think we are going to be able to do a large cruise ship anymore.
Slovenia and Croatia are truly beautiful places to visit. The scenery is absolutely incredible, from the mountains and lakes of Slovenia to the stunning coastline, islands, and crystal-clear water of Croatia. What stood out just as much as the beauty was how peaceful and relaxing the entire area felt. There is such a wonderful mix of natural beauty, history, charming towns, great food, and genuinely welcoming people. It is the kind of destination that allows you to slow down, take everything in, and really enjoy the experience. We came home with so many great memories and would absolutely love to return someday. And our ship the MS Aventura and crew was AWESOME. We could have cruised another month!
What truly sets Julie apart is the personalized service she provides to her customers. She pays attention to both the big picture and all the small details that can make such a difference in the overall travel experience. From the planning stages through the trip itself, you can tell how much care and thought she puts into making sure everything goes smoothly and that her customers feel well taken care of. That level of personal attention is something you just don’t get everywhere, and it adds so much value to the experience. We really can’t say enough about what Julie does for her customers and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can trust to help plan a memorable trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Croatia October 2026
Reviewed By MarkO - Laguna Niguel, CA | Traveled to Croatia | Europe
Julie was absolutely wonderful throughout the entire trip! She was incredibly attentive to each person’s individual needs and made sure everyone felt comfortable, included, and well taken care of. She went above and beyond to make sure everyone’s meals were exactly to their liking, including accommodating special requests.
Julie was also extremely helpful when navigating each airport, making what could have been a stressful experience feel easy and organized. She stayed on top of every aspect of the trip, paying attention to even the smallest details and making sure everything ran smoothly.
Her kindness, attentiveness, and dedication truly made the experience special. We felt very well cared for and appreciated everything Julie did to make the trip enjoyable and stress-free. We would highly recommend her!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Time Ever!
Reviewed By CCFOLK - Croatian Islands | Traveled to Croatia | Europe
From the moment we stepped on our ship, Julie greeted us with gifts that we used and appreciated. Julie’s attention to detail made this trip 5 star. She organized the best group of people and we all truly enjoyed each other. The tours were filled with history and beautiful scenery. I would recommend trusting Julie with your travel goals. You will be thankful for her experience and knowledge and she is so fun to travel with.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Incredible location, itinerary, tours, accommodations and service!
Reviewed By HopeG - Costa Mesa, CA | Traveled to Croatia | Europe
Julie curated a trip to Slovenia and Croatia that was mesmerizing and delightful. She just doesn't organize a trip, she takes care of you the ENTIRE time, checking in, making sure you have what you need and where you need to be. We happened to have the same flight home and she continued to help us make a very tight connection. Her job does not end until you arrive safely home. She is also just super fun to vacation with! I can't wait to do another one.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Africa 2026 was EPIC!
Reviewed By AmandaMcK - Kansas City, KS | Traveled to Tanzania | Africa
Julie, love her! At the start of planning a 50th birthday safari to Africa, I had NO idea where to begin. Enter Julie. Not only could I genuinely feel the love Julie had for Africa, I could sense how much knowledge she had in her travels to that country. She gave me MULTIPLE options, yes I'm a high maintenance travel researcher, with such variety of trips one could take on their first safari. After numerous rounds of my QnA, requests to add on additional side quests to make the trip even more epic, we were booked 9 mo in advance! Julie kept up with us along the prep way from phone calls, emails, reminders, visa instructions, packing guidelines, kept an eye on political changes affecting airlines up until the week when we left and she was able to share even the sweetest of personal tips ("Wave at all the children!") It felt like she vacationed with us from a distance and supported us while we were away! 10 outta 10!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My Bucket List Trip!
Reviewed By Tracy - Dove Canyon, California | Traveled to Kenya | Africa
Bucket lists are all about making dreams come true and creating memories that last a lifetime. Going on safari in Kenya had been at the very top of my bucket list since I was a child. As a teacher, and later as a retired teacher, I dreamed of the day I would finally make it happen—and Julie Fisher of Purple Flamingo Travel made that dream even more incredible than I imagined!
Julie planned an unforgettable two-week adventure through Kenya’s National Parks. We stayed in amazing lodges, enjoyed two safaris a day, and saw the Big Five within our first few days. We watched the Great Migration of wildebeest from a hot-air balloon and celebrated with an incredible breakfast on the Savanna. We visited a giraffe sanctuary, rode horses alongside giraffes and zebras, and experienced so much more.
What truly sets Julie apart is the way she weaves authentic cultural experiences into every trip. We met local women who made beautiful clay beads and learned traditional weaving, visited a village and watched children doing their schoolwork, danced with local women, and were captivated by traditional tribal dances.
I was also incredibly impressed by the care Julie puts into creating her travel groups. Our group of 15 became close friends, and many of us are still in touch today. That says so much about the thought she puts into every detail.
Kenya was everything I had dreamed of and more. I have since traveled to Japan with Julie and am already planning a Christmas cruise along the Rhine with her in 2028. I honestly wouldn’t choose anyone else\. Julie has a special gift for turning incredible destinations and experiences into truly unforgettable adventures. She doesn’t just plan trips—she creates memories that last a lifetime!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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THE BEST TRIP OF MY LIFE!!
Reviewed By jd - laguna niguel, ca | Traveled to Costa Rica | Central America
????? **Five Stars!**
Julie planned an unforgettable 11-day trip to Costa Rica, and I couldn't have been more pleased. From the moment we arrived until the day we returned home, everything was absolutely seamless. Every hotel, every transfer, every tour, and every detail was perfectly coordinated. Not once did we encounter a problem or delay.
The hotels were excellent, the tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly, and everyone we met throughout the trip was warm, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. It was clear that Julie carefully selected every part of our itinerary to ensure we had the best possible experience.
Her professionalism, attention to detail, and exceptional planning made this one of the most enjoyable and stress-free vacations I've ever taken. I wholeheartedly recommend Julie to anyone looking for a perfectly planned trip. She exceeded every expectation and truly deserves five stars!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Unforgettable trip to Peru
Reviewed By Haleh & Tony S. - Laguna Niguel, California | Traveled to Peru | South America
Julie planned and coordinated an incredible trip to Peru for us, and she was also personally on the trip with our group. The itinerary was excellent and covered so much of what makes Peru special, including Lima, the Amazon Rainforest, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Puno, and Lake Titicaca.?
Unlike some tours that focus on only one or two major highlights, this itinerary truly showcased the full Peru experience: its people, culture, food, history, sites, and unforgettable attractions. Julie clearly does her homework on the travel packages she offers. She also provided flexibility through optional excursions that allowed us to enhance the trip and make the experience even more memorable.?
Everything was very organized. The local tour guides were friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and always willing to answer questions. Julie also made sure the guides added to the overall experience and helped bring each location to life.
One of the things that really stood out was how much Julie worked behind the scenes while we were enjoying the trip. She made sure all the logistics ran smoothly, and if any issue came up, she was immediately on top of it and made sure everything was taken care of.?
Julie is not the type of travel agent who simply herds people from place to place. She is engaged, involved, and participates in the activities with the group. She has fun with everyone, and that positive energy shows in her behavior and demeanor.?
Traveling can be stressful when planning everything yourself, but with Julie, you do not need to worry about a thing. Everything is taken care of, so you can simply relax, enjoy the trip, and have fun. I would highly recommend Julie to anyone looking for a well-planned, organized, and truly memorable travel experience.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Rwanda Mountain Gorillas
Reviewed By John B - Laguna Beach, CA | Traveled to Rwanda | Africa
Julie did an absolutely outstanding job planning and leading our group trip to Rwanda. The entire experience was incredibly well organized, from our excellent accommodations to the unforgettable opportunity to trek into the mountains and observe the magnificent mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
What made the trip especially meaningful was the thoughtful balance Julie created between adventure and learning. Our side trips, particularly the Genocide Memorial gave us a much deeper appreciation for Rwanda's culture, people, and history and added so much to the overall experience.
Having Julie personally accompany our group made everything seamless and enjoyable. Her attention to detail, knowledge, and genuine commitment to making the trip special were evident throughout our journey. This truly was a trip of a lifetime, and I highly recommend Julie to anyone looking for an exceptional and memorable travel experience.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing trip to Peru!
Reviewed By Love2travel - Laguna Niguel ,CA | Traveled to Peru | South America
Our trip to Peru was absolutely incredible, and we couldn’t have asked for a better travel experience. Every detail was planned, from airport transfers and accommodations to guided tours and transportation between destinations.
Julie Fischer, the owner of Purple Flamingo TravelLLC, was professional, highly knowledgable, and responded promptly with any of our questions and concerns. She made sure everything went smoothly from start to finish.
Peru itself exceeded our expectations. Visiting Machu Picchu was the highlight of our trip, but exploring Cusco, hiking Rainbow Mountain, and experiencing the local culture and local cuisine all played a part in falling in love with beautiful country.
Throughout this trip we felt safe, well cared for, and able to enjoy every moment without worrying about logistics. We highly recommend Julie for anyone planning a trip to Peru or any other international travel.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An Adventure Beyond Description
Reviewed By EB - Laguna Beach | Traveled to Rwanda | Africa
My. husband and I have done minimal overseas travel and so when friends mentioned having booked a gorilla trekking with Julie at Purple Flamingo to Rwanda and my husband was immediately interested while I was beyond skeptical and more than a little concerned. However, from the minute we reached out to Julie for information until she hugged us goodbye back in the US over a year and a half later, it couldn't have been a better planned, well informed, easily navigated and life changing experience. Julie covered all the bases with the planning and the detailed ongoing communication from a year plus out until the day we arrived and every day of the trip we were there. Accomodations and meals were exceptional, the cohesiveness of the small group definitely well thought out and a schedule of events planned that gave us a full extremely well rounded experience while in Rwanda. There was much flexibility and willingness to accommodate special requests of things to do and see and places to stop along the way. Julie's knowledge and experience are priceless and the daunting task of navigating immigration, security, visas, etc made effortless by her. Julie was constantly available for questions, concerns, requests and just an exceptionally friendly and fun travel companion in addition to handling EVERYTHING right down to setting up a photo share page for our group! I can't recommend Julie and Purple Flamingo Travel enough and can't wait to go on another one of her extremely well planned and enjoyable trips in the future!
Julie Fisher responded
"Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words.
It was such a pleasure to share this amazing journey with you both.
Knowing you felt supported throughout the planning process and enjoyed every aspect of the experience means so much to me. Thank you for trusting Purple Flamingo Travel and for your wonderful recommendation. I can't wait to help you plan your next adventure!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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THE BEST TRIP OF OUR LIVES!!!
Reviewed By Fan Girl for Purple Flamingo Travel?? - Laguna Niguel, CA | Traveled to Africa
Africa has been a dream of mine since I was in my early 20’s and was solidified again when I watched the 1988 film “Gorillas in the Mist”! 35 years later Julie made these dreams come true! She listened to everything that my bucket list entailed and then made it ALL come to fruition! From the AMAZING safari’s in Kenya where we saw every animal on my bucket list to the incredible accommodations and to the fulfillment of my biggest dream trekking the incredibly gentle mountain Gorillas in Rwanda that will take your breath away and was by far my highlight of the trip!!! Julie’s attention to detail and rigorous planning made not only this trip possible but made it the BEST VACATION of my life! Thank you Julie and Purple Flamingo Travel for making dreams come true, YOU ARE A STAR!??
Julie Fisher responded
"Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Knowing I was able to help turn a lifelong dream into reality is the greatest compliment I could receive. It was such a joy planning this adventure with you and sharing those unforgettable moments, from the incredible safaris in Kenya to the magical gorilla trek in Rwanda. Thank you for trusting me with your dream trip. It was truly an honor, and I can't wait to see where your next adventure takes you!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great girls trip
Reviewed By MTPT - Mission viejo | Traveled to Mexico
Julie is an excellent travel agent! She organized the most incredible girls' trip for us, handling all our bookings and staying in constant contact from start to finish. I especially appreciated how she managed our disembarkation info and pre-booked our evening meals so we didn't have to worry about a thing. Her insights into the pros and cons of different excursions were a total game-changer. I had so much fun and such great company—it was truly one of my favorite trips ever. I look forward to many more trips organized by you .Thank you, Julie!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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