Croatia - adventures with the girls
Reviewed By HVK - Baltimore Maryland | Traveled to Croatia | Europe
A friend arranged a 10 day adventure trip on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia for 6 60+yo women through Amy Gies at World on the Fly. We travelled from Split through a few islands to Dubrovnik. We went river rafting, biking, e-biking, kayaking, hiking and boating! We had historic tours, wine tastings and oyster tastings amidst our activities. Truthfully we run a range of fitness and opting out was always a possibility with local guide suggestions for alternatives. It helps that our trip was in September (significantly less tourists-though still quite a few) and weather was perfect. The trip was a smash success due to Amy’s coordination with local guides. We were always warmly welcomed (sometimes with sparkling wine!) and well handled without feeling handled.
I highly recommend Amy!
Kudos and thanks!
Amy Gies responded
"Thank you for this wonderful review! I’m glad to hear how much you enjoyed the experience. It sounds like you made the most of every bit of it!
Working with our wonderful local guides and partners is an important part of creating these kinds of trips, so it means a lot to hear that you felt so well cared for along the way.
Thank you again for trusting me to plan a such special trip for your group. I hope this is just the beginning of many more adventures together!
Amy"
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Girls trip to Croatia
Reviewed By Kiel - Baltimore, MD | Traveled to Croatia | Europe
The trip was a lot of fun. All drivers and logistics worked out great. The actual activities I found did not live up to their descriptions, as outline below
-Split accommodations The Time Hotel was OK, but being closer to or in the old town would have made the time in Split much improved.
-rafting was very gentle with low level 2 rapids only
-the “catamaran” to Havar was a ferry, not a pleasure cruise on a catamaran as the picture you included indicated.
-the private boat tour - no snorkeling offered, one beautiful beach to swim, great lunch, swim in a harbor with moving boats to watch for, and then back. A beautiful boat, nice skipper and first mate, but it lacked activity that you outlined.
-Guest house Matana had a lot to be desired, not very nice, although the proprietors were great.
-Bike Tour and wine tasting in Dubrovnik- although beautiful scenery and nice ride, the bikes were old, not in great working order, and not properly sized; and the tasting was a glass of white and a quick sip of red. In general a second rate operation.
Amy Gies responded
"Thank you for the honest and detailed feedback. I’m glad the trip was a lot of fun overall and that the drivers and logistics worked well. I’m sorry some activities and accommodations didn’t live up to expectations. I’ll pass your specific feedback along to our suppliers. I know we also had a budget to keep in mind, but the experiences should still match what was described. I truly appreciate your candid feedback!"
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Italy - Amalfi, Roma, Firenze, Milano
Reviewed By Stefanie - Milton, Georgia | Traveled to Amalfi | Italy | Europe
We had an extraordinary experience in Italy. The planning and guidance from Amy and her Italian counterparts were exceptional. From choice of accommodations, to private drivers, trains, and guided tours, we were able to really enjoy our time as a family. The service and attention to detail allowed us to make the absolute most of our time in 4 different cities and not worry about or stress over logistics. This travel experience was truly one of a kind and we highly recommend Amy. Thank you
Amy Gies responded
"I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time in Italy! It was a pleasure helping your family plan this trip, and I'm happy everything came together so smoothly.
Thank you for your kind words and for trusting me with such a special vacation. Hearing that you were able to enjoy your time together without worrying about the logistics is exactly what I hope for every client.
I appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to help you plan your next adventure! "
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Great Japan trip for family of four!
Reviewed By JBeckmen - Morgan Hill, CA | Traveled to Japan | East and Southeast Asia
We had an amazing two week trip with our family of four, with two teenage boys. Amy did a great job of creating the itinerary and suggesting accommodations and activities that the whole family would enjoy. Everything went very smoothly and all private transfers, train tickets, and tours were great. The tour guides especially were very high quality and having them meet us at our hotel reduced any stress with figuring out how to get to a meeting spot. Amy catered to our budget and needs for the trip and helped us create a memorable trip.
Amy Gies responded
"Thank you for your kind review. I'm happy to hear everything went smoothly and that the private guides and transfers made your trip even more enjoyable and stress-free. I'm very happy everyone, had a great time. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience, and I hope I have the opportunity to help you plan your next adventure!"
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EXCEEDED ALL Expectations
Reviewed By Stacy Altiery - Atlanta, GA | Traveled to Istanbul | Turkey | Middle East
This was my first trip ever planned with Amy and World on the Fly Travel. We had just 3 days to explore and taste Istanbul, somewhere we had never been before. Amy put together the BEST itinerary one could have ever asked for. She gave me hotel options and once she understood the "vibe" we were looking for nailed it! The boutique hotel was a converted French schoolhouse over 100 years old and sat just 50 steps from the Galata Tower, main center in Istanbul. She put together 2 days of tours and tastings. We did everything one must do in Istanbul. From mosques, to the Grand Bazzar, to Sultan's Palace and everyplace in between. The group she partnered with on the ground in Istanbul named Aida, was literally velvet glove service. We were picked up from airport and transported (in style) to our hotel by the nicest greeter and driver one could ask for. Perfect way to land in a strange city and airport. We had the same driver for all our trips and I don't know how one can navigate such busy and narrow streets, he made it look easy. Our tour guide spoke 7 languages and was personable, knowledgeable and knew many shortcuts when walking. I honestly feel like we got a chance to feel the real Turkish culture and not just tourist culture.
THIS IS THE ONLY WAY I WILL TRAVEL FROM NOW ON. Amy and her team have set the bar high when it comes to traveling and we are already discussing having her plan our next family trip.
Amy Gies responded
"Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. It was a pleasure helping you experience Istanbul, and I’m so happy you loved the hotel, tours, and the amazing team on the ground. Hearing that you felt immersed in the real Turkish culture is the best compliment we could receive.
Thank you for trusting World on the Fly Travel with your trip. I’m already excited to help plan your next adventure whenever you are ready. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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AMAZING trip to the Galapago's Islands!
Reviewed By Laura - Atlanta, Ga | Traveled to Ecuador | South America
Amy is spectacular in planning our trips! She has local contacts that take care of us! Her excursions are spot in and every detail of the trip is thought through with care!!!!!! I will use her again and again!!!!
Amy Gies responded
"Laura,
Thank you for the nice review. I am so happy you enjoyed your trip and that everything went smoothly. You are wonderful to work with and I do hope we will work together again and again!!
"
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Spring Break 2026
Reviewed By Amanda - ATL GA | Traveled to Turks and Caicos Islands | Caribbean
Beaches Turks and Caicos is a wonderful family resort! Definitely recommend the new Treasure Beach village. There were so many included activities and perks…We particularly loved the water park, many pools and hot tubs, snorkeling, kayaks, movie theater, in room dining, swim up bars and so much more! We also loved the family catamaran tour to Iguana island. Of course the beach/Grace Bay was absolutely gorgeous. The food and service was hit or miss-had some great experiences and some awful! We had trouble with restaurant service at times and some of the restaurants were very busy and had long wait times. Dinner reservations were hard to get for the week. Airport transfers were a little chaotic and unorganized. But overall was a great family trip and we would return!
Amy Gies responded
"Thank you for your thoughtful review! I appreciate you sharing your experience and your insights on the new Treasure Beach Village. It is helpful to hear firsthand feedback. It sounds like your family made the most of all the activities,
I appreciate your feedback about the dining and service. Details like that are valuable and help me better guide future clients.
It is pleasure working with you and your family and I would love to help you plan your next family getaway.
Thank you again!"
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Exceptional!
Reviewed By Melrio - Baltimore, MD | Traveled to New Zealand | Australia & New Zealand
Amy and World On The Fly helped us fine tune our New Zealand itinerary. Their team added the icing on the cake with some of the transfers and tours they arranged for us. After a 13 hour flight it is with confidence that I know the driver waiting for us will be knowledgeable and helpful. The wine tour and lunch on Waiheke Island was delightful and tailored to our preferences. All the wines were so good and lunch was amazing! Our next wine tour was more of a wine and cheese pairing in Napier (Hawks Bay) and it was really special. Our tour was led by Juliet Harbutt, a native to the area, but a world renowned cheese expert and judge! Our visits to the wineries were delightful but the highlight was the visit to her home for lunch and a wine and cheese pairing. This was one of the highlights of the trip. Though we packed many tours, hikes and golf into this incredible trip the final tour booked for us was a boat tour and self-guided hike over suspension bridges and to clear water pools in the Able Tasman National Park. It was an amazing day with perfect weather! I highly recommend working with this company and Amy when planning your next adventure. I recommend World on the Fly to all my friends!
Amy Gies responded
"Thank you for your kind words. I am thrilled you had such an incredible time in New Zealand. The wine experiences and Abel Tasman day sound like true highlights. It was a pleasure helping you plan this special trip, and I appreciate your trust and referrals. I look forward to working with you again on your next adventure."
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Loved every minute!
Reviewed By A Pat - Atlanta GA | Traveled to Munich | Germany | Europe
Such a fun group! Thanks for sharing a wonderful experience!
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Taste of Europe - River Cruise on the Danube!
Reviewed By Refined Traveler - La Selva Beach, CA | Traveled to Austria | Europe
Amy was thoughtful and methodical in preparation for our trip. She helped us upgrade room types as they became available and reminded us to request our day outings as the choices came up. She was a great listener and organizer of our wants and expectations for a great vacation. She matched our trip experience to our style of travel. We will definitely use Amy in the future for more trips to Europe and beyond!
Amy Gies responded
"Thank you, Lisa! I am so glad you enjoyed the trip. Having you part of the group was really special. I can't wait to help plan your next adventure. "
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Wonderful Danube Trip!
Reviewed By wreichard - Knoxville, TN | Traveled to Danube | On the River | At Sea
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip planned by Amy! It was a great experience and the service and meals were great! The front end and back end of our trip was also smooth and planned well! THANK YOU!
Amy Gies responded
"Thank you so much, Whitney! It was such a pleasure working with you, and I’m so glad you could be part of this trip. You made planning easy and fun. I hope to work you with you again."
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Truly an amazing trip!
Reviewed By Tiffany - Santa Rosa Beach, Fl | Traveled to Danube | On the River | At Sea
This is my second amazing trip organized by Amy. Our River cruise was spectacular. Everything was set up for us to just show up and enjoy the ride. Amy was very communicative on all steps leading and during travel. Answered every question without hesitation. Absolutely loved this trip.
Amy Gies responded
"Thank you so much. I’m so happy you loved the river cruise—it was such a special trip! I really enjoyed helping you plan it and am glad everything went smoothly. It’s always a pleasure working with you, and I can’t wait to start planning your next adventure."
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Amazing
Reviewed By Krs - Atlanta Ga | Traveled to Munich | Germany | Europe
A perfect way to see several beautiful places all while floating down a river. Service and food were great!
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Gems of the Danube for sure!!!
Reviewed By Kbyrd - Atlanta, GA | Traveled to Danube | On the River | At Sea
We loved everything about our European river cruise from the present in Munich to the drop off at the airport in Budapest. Amy thought of every detail. She chose a spectacular cruise line. We felt taken care of every step of the way. I would recommend Amy and World on the Fly travel for all your travel needs. Especially, big trips like this that can be overwhelming to plan on your own. Thank you Amy for making our trip so memorable and EASY!
Amy Gies responded
"Thank you so much for your nice review. I’m happy to hear you loved every part of your river cruise—from Munich to Budapest. It was fun planning this journey for you and making sure everything felt seamless and special. I’m glad it all came together and I am here whenever you are ready to travel again. "
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Our trip was exactly what we needed
Reviewed By Elliej - Santa Cruz, Ca | Traveled to Croatia | Europe
Amy planned a fantastic small boat cruise experience to the Dalmatia region of Croatia. We had one week exploring the islands with guided tours and plenty of time to explore on our own. The food on the cruise was delicious and fresh. The crew was attentive and polite. Everything was clean and well organized. The swims off the boat that happened most days was the highlight for me. The blue skies and warm Adriatic soothed my soul!! We saw 2 sites in Bosnia after the cruise was over, Mostar and Medjugorje. Mostar had an interesting historic old city that we enjoyed walking through. It has a famous bridge built in the 15th century that was fantastic to behold. We had an excellent tour guide and enjoyed learning about the history of the region. Medjugorje Is a pilgrimage site where the Virgin Mary was seen by 6 children back in the 80’s. This peice of the trip was not as interesting to us as we are not religious and the area did not have much in the way of scenery, mostly just a hike up to where the siting happened and stores selling Virgin Mary souvenirs.
All in all, it was a trip of a lifetime and we enjoyed it beyond measure! We came home, rested and refreshed, and would highly recommend the cruise to anybody looking to see Croatia the best way possible!
Amy Gies responded
"Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review! I’m thrilled to hear you loved your Croatia cruise experience and that the Dalmatian coast, the food, and those beautiful swim stops made it such a memorable trip. It sounds like you embraced every part of the journey—from the islands to exploring Bosnia! I’m so glad it was everything you hoped for (and more), and I truly appreciate your recommendation. I’d love to help you plan your next adventure when you’re ready!"
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The most amazing trip!
Reviewed By Susan - Atlanta | Traveled to Croatia ~ Europe
Amy is great to work with. She's knowledgeable and is great with her communication. She was so patient with all of our questions. She's travelled extensively so was able to give some helpful pro tips for our trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Truly the best trip ever!
Reviewed By Leigh - Hershey, PA | Traveled to Croatia ~ Europe
Amy was perfect...so organized and planned an amazing trip. I could never have planned this trip on my own...I saw so much and learned so much. Just amazing.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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