Africa and the Middle East

We recently celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary with a 2½-week trip to Australia, and our experience with Vanore was exceptional from start to finish. From the earliest planning stages, we exchanged emails back and forth, sharing ideas about what we hoped to see and do. We ended up meeting for coffee to finalize our plans. Vanore took all of our thoughts and created a custom, once-in-a-lifetime itinerary that far exceeded anything we could have imagined. Our journey took us through Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne, and Tasmania, with a perfect balance of adventure, culture, and relaxation. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged: historical sites, a harbour cruise, the Sydney Opera House, wildlife sanctuaries, the Harbour Bridge, the Great Barrier Reef, the rainforest, Port Douglas, the Phillip Island Penguin Parade, the Brighton Beach Boxes, Bondi Beach, food tours, city walking tours, and even an Aboriginal artist workshop. We appreciated how Indigenous culture was woven throughout our trip in meaningful ways. All transportation—including airport transfers—was seamless, and every part of the itinerary flowed smoothly. We felt completely taken care of, which allowed us to simply enjoy each moment. This was truly an unforgettable experience, planned by a trusted and highly experienced travel agent. We will absolutely use Vanore’s services again. In fact, after this trip, we won’t travel without booking with her!

We had a seamless and amazing vacation

For the first time in many years I decided to use a travel consultant as we were cruising in Europe which was a totally new experience for us. From beginning to end Vanore helped us through so many parts of the process always being there and promptly replying to emails even if she was traveling herself. If she didn't already have the answer she quickly found one. I would not hesitate to have her plan our next adventure!

Working with Vanore was a dream. If you want to take the stress and anxiety out of travel choose Vanore!

Vanore was recommended to us by a family member, and she has been absolutely wonderful. Truthfully, I can't imagine going back to DIY travel, she has really changed the game for us. We're more traveler than vacationer, with an independent streak. Vanore is very attuned to helping us get the most out of our travel without being overbooked, or beholden to someone else's timetable. We've been to France and the Philippines and Thailand with her assistance, and both trips were made easier and more enjoyable by her recommendations and attention to detail.

Vanore is the BEST travel agent ever! She plans every part of the trip as if it was her vacation. She accommodates requests, makes fun and thoughtful suggestions, her detail and followup is impeccable. If there is any questions while we are away, her response is immediate!

I would highly recommend working with Vanore if you are looking for someone who is responsive, professional and will ensure you and your travelling group have the best time ever. From the get-go, Vanore made the entire process so stress-free and enjoyable. She took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for in a vacation and found the perfect cruise that matched my travel needs and budget. Vanore was so responsive to every question we had, no matter how big or small, and checked in with us to ensure we were travelling safely and getting the most out of everything we paid for. It made the entire planning process so smooth, so we really didn't have to do any work at all and could get right into full-on vacation mode. That was an absolute must as a working professional who wants to make the most of my time off. As a first-time cruiser, Vanore’s expertise in the world of cruise lines, destinations, and the best deals sets her apart. She saved me literally hours and hours of f

We were put in contact with Vanore through a friend and found her to be friendly, pleasant and easy to work with. We were two friends traveling together from different cities and she listened to our ideas and wants before offering suggestions and making the arrangements. She found us a first class hotel in a central location which had the best breakfast buffet included I have ever enjoyed on a trip. Any little hitches were from outside sources and as soon as she was aware of them she handled them immediately.

Vanore planned us an excellent cruise trip to Alaska. She was very organized and had great communication. She ensured that everything on our trip ran smoothly. She was available when needed. We will use Vanore again on our next trip!

Vanore made a great recommendation for a family cruise to Alaska

Vanore asked the right questions, and took the time to find out what we really wanted out of our trip, and then she went beyond what we thought that would look like to offer us something so much better! Rome and Istanbul, and Greek islands too, on a cruise line we didn't even know about. We were novices and she found us great accommodations to experience Rome as well as providing advice and reminders all along the way. We couldn't be happier.

Vanore helped us plan a wonderful trip to Norway and Sweden. Working with Vanore was great! She really cares about what her clients want (and don't want). She is creative and resourceful. Her follow up and follow thru are excellent. Her clients matter to her and it shows! Thanks Vanore!

Vanore planned a trip for us within hours.... everything was set up and ready to go. I had talked with another agent with no luck. We spent 2 weeks away with zero issues as far as plans went. We will definitely use her again for future travels!

Vanore has been awesome to work with from start to finish! She was very thorough and kept us up to date with valuable information. The entire African trip was top notch - the accommodations, transportation, tours, food, guides and drivers, etc. Everything was beyond our expectations! Every detail was looked after to ensure a smooth trip. We look forward to booking more trips with Vanore!

Vanore organized an amazing African Safari tour. We visited South Africa and Zimbabwe. Everything exceeded my expectations. The quality of the tour, accommodations and food were superb. I highly recommend Vanore for all your travel needs.

Vanore is awesome to work with. She is very personable and helpful. Deals with questions and concerns quickly. Genuinely wanting to make your trip a wonderful experience. Every small detail was looked after!

We can't say enough about Vanore. Vanore is a top-notch, first class travel agent. We enjoyed every minute of our South African trip.

From the start, Vanore was very communicative about the ins and outs of our extensive itinerary, which included the perfect mix of history, culture
and activities, from vibrant Cape Town to historic Johannesburg, and from the wild and wonderful Thornybush Game Reserve to the majestic Victoria Falls. Vanore's excellent planning provided for smooth transportation between locations, whether by air or comfortable auto bus. And all accommodations proved to be first rate! We loved the entire trip! Thakns, Vanore!

Vanore was so helpful throughout the process. Our questions were answered right away and her answers were very thorough. Very organized and knowledgeable. Everything went so well.

Just returned from an awesome trip organized by Vanore. She's on top of things and is a great communicator. Highly organized and looked after us during the trip making sure we were enjoying ourselves. Looking forward to the next trip put together by her.

Vanore has been very helpful in arranging the best vacation to suit our wants within our budget

Vanore has provided great service on our last 2 vacations

Vanore was an outstanding travel advisor. She was very organized, professional, personable and sincere. She answered all our questions, and went out of her way to find out more of the details. I will definitely ask her to advise us on future travel plans and recommend her to my friends.

Really listened to the type of trip we were looking for. Very responsive to all of our queries.

Vanore planed an amazing trip for a group of 29 travelers to experience Egypt! We saw it all - the pyramids, the sphinx, King Tut's tomb, the Egyptian Museum, and a cruise ship down the Nile to see more incredible ancient ruins. One of our group suffered a serious medical incident, and Vanore stepped right in and accompanied her to the hospital, worked with the local guides to arrange for a translator, and contacted her family and insurance providers to ensure that she made it safety back to the USA. A tough situation wonderfully handled by Vanore.

Vanore planned a great vacation for our multigenerational family - she identified some fun activities including the National WW2 Museum, steamboat ride, swamp tour and fine dining at Muriel's Jackson Square. Loved the Preservation Hall jazz show. We would travel with Vanore again!

Vanore arranged an wonderful Spring Break cruise with Royal Caribbean for myself and my two grandchildren. This trip was all about the grandchildren and Vanore was diligent in choosing a cruise ship that would tick every box for a 16 & 13 year old as well as provide an oasis for Gramma. We had a phenomenal time and would fully recommend Vanore for any and all your travel needs.

Vanore provided timely and accurate details for our planned trip. She followed up in every instance to ensure our trip was a great success

I have booked two trips now with Vanore and would recommend her to anyone. She has lots of tips and suggestions that have made both trips great. She really goes above and beyond when you need her.

Vanore is a great researcher. Communication was on point throughout the whole booking process and throughout the trip.

Vanore was very helpful and efficient! She supported us with our first ever all inclusive as it’s not usually the way we travel the globe. The place she found for us was remarkable and I think of it almost every day it was so very special. I felt that Vanore communicated well and was always available to answer our questions. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a fantastic travel agent!

Vanore was excellent to work with. She responded rapidly and answered all of our questions. The itinerary she created suited our specific needs perfectly. Extremely knowledgeable about travel.

Vanore was wonderful to work with. She really took the time to ask lots of questions & find out what we were looking to experience on our vacation. She presented us with several great options to choose from & once we had made our decision, she had the flights & resort booked really quickly. She followed up with reminder emails to make sure we had the correct paperwork filled out for the country we were traveling to & even made sure we knew that there was a coat check at the airport so that we didn't have to travel somewhere hot while packing our heavy winter jackets. She really had us prepared for everything that we needed to know. It really brought us peace of mind & was a great experience overall.

Vanore is a very professional travel agent who is always available no matter what time or day. She always has your best interests at heart. She booked our Punta Cana and Montego Bay trips. We were very impressed with her .