South Pacific Luxury Travel Advisor/Coach

We love working with Skip at Your Gallivanting Guru and have been doing so for 16 years!! Skip is incredibly responsive, knows the best spots and gets the most for your money - he's also a lovely person and makes each interaction fun and easy!

We wanted to take out dream vacation to Bora Bora and Skip handled it all for us. He was very knowledgeable, provided suggestions and feedback through the planning process. He kept us up to date on the French Polynesian COVID policies and assisted us with getting reservations at St. Regis. When we left for Bora Bora we were equipped with everything we needed for travels because Skip was very organized. I would recommend using his services again and again. He is a very kind and accessible person to all my questions.
Excellent service, great personality and very knowledgeable!

I've booked 5 trips through Skip, and each one is better than the previous. We recently visited Punta Cana and are thrilled to have had Skip's help in finding the right resort for us!

We were referred to skip by a friend, who had great things to say. Skip was incredibly helpful, responsive and friendly. We wanted a quiet romantic spot for a honeymoon. He guided us and worked with us to get exactly what we wanted within our budget! I am telling you this trip was magnificent. I was not ready to leave. We stayed at el darado in the over the water bungalows in Mexico! The service and staff was phenomenal, it was quiet, secluded and romantic. 10/10 would go again and I am definitely using him to plan our one year anniversary trip!

Everything was great! It was exactly what we needed. The room, food, pools and particularly the staff were all awesome. Thank you for your expertise.

Skip is awesome, we've been working with him for over 16 years now and our most recent trip to Bora Bora was flawless and amazing, all thanks to Skip!

When we made the decision to find a restful and quiet place for a long weekend, I knew Skip with Galivanting Guru would be the perfect one to reach out to! Skip always gives us plenty of options in regards to experience and cost. He leaves no detail unturned. We chose the Caymans and his description of the property was accurate, I appreciated not having any surprises once we arrived. I am already planning our next vacay and I know Skip will again make it seamless and enjoyable for us to get away! Thank you Skip for always treating us like family!

Skip handled every little detail and everything went perfectly. Skip was great to work with because he was so friendly and personable and professional. He added a personal touch by recommending tours and restaurants that he had experienced. He kept us organized and made sure we met deadlines during the planning process. All paperwork was submitted to us timely and was easy to understand. Skip responded to our emails immediately when we had questions. Skip and his contacts helped us during the trip when we had questions. We are definitely planning on working with Skip for our next travel adventure. We had wonderful trip that we will never forget. Thank you Skip!

Skip was AMAZING to work with! He was incredibly helpful and honest putting our vacation to Spain together, once we were there he was available for questions and help as well! Our entire trip was incredible, one big highlight for us were the hotels chosen. All were fantastic hotels in perfect locations. I plan on using him for vacations in the future and would encourage anybody else to as well! He took all the stress out of our trip and made it one we will never forget!

Skip was great to work with - he understood what we wanted out of our vacation trip and how to make it fit our family. He was very responsive in getting back to us, provided great details, and everything we needed to be ready to enter country. Followed thru at every step, and knows the country very well (even his suggestions for ice cream in Queenstown were wonderful!).

Skip is a gem of a travel agent. Very easy to work with, very responsive to all requests, and thorough with ALL the details. Over my 50 years of travel, for business and pleasure, I have never experienced such incredible, caring service and results. It added so much to our vacation of New Zealand and Australia, we will use his services again, without question.

Skip planned a trip for myself and my two sons to Australia and New Zealand. After a search for a travel agent, Skip's enthusiasm and knowledge of Australia and New Zealand had me hooked. Skip immediately had ideas and suggestions for our trip. I can't say enough about how amazing the trip was - everything from the places we visited, to the hotels, to the adventures scheduled were perfect. One of the things I loved is that if I had made the plans myself, I would not have scheduled some of the tours or adventures, and I am so glad I took his suggestions as they were some of my favorite moments on the trip. From an overnight cruise in Milford Sound to surfing on Bondi Beach, this was the trip of a lifetime. Even further, Skip provided recommendations for restaurants and things to do for each location we traveled. I truly couldn't recommend Skip high enough. He will absolutely be who we turn to for travel planning in the future.

Skip has been essential to planning our vacations. He makes it extremely easy for you and you just gotta worry about having fun!

Skip just made my parents the happiest travelers on earth. He sent them to New Zealand, but what was more amazing, he rescued their trip after Dad’s accident.

Mom and Dad have been married 51 years. Last year, they planned to take a 50th anniversary trip to New Zealand. But two months before they left, Dad fell and injured his head badly. They were heartbroken, but they knew New Zealand would have to be cancelled.

I made one phone call to Skip. He picked up everything from there. He made the calls, found the trio insurance, cancelled the reservations, and refunded them everything.

This year, Dad is better. They called Skip again and asked if they could do their dream vacation now. He had saved it, of course! They traveled to New Zealand in October and came back delighted.

Over the years, we have visited several beautiful Caribbean islands. To commemorate both our son's graduations and other wonderful milestones in our family, we decided it was time to take a European adventure! Though I planned our previous vacations, I was apprehensive to take on the task of planning a trip overseas. So my search for a travel consultant began. Skip was enthusiastically recommended to us by my husband's coworker. Upon my initial encounter with Skip, I immediately was struck by the passion in his voice and his genuine interest in helping us create an itinerary to Italy my whole family would enjoy. OH MY GOODNESS, we were blown away! From the 4 star accommodations, 1st class train rides from Venice, to Florence and then to Rome, our skip the line private tours to some of the most famous museums in the world, and our day trip to Tuscany wine country-our package had everything we asked for and then some! Skip's attention to our requests and his attention to detail was impeccable! It's been a couple of weeks and we are still basking in Italy's history, culture, and cuisine, and, quite frankly, are eager to return! Skip, we cannot thank you enough for making our maiden voyage to Italy the trip of our lifetime! A presto!

Skip provided personalized service that made our family Ireland trip exceptional. He worked closely with us on the perfect itinerary and graciously worked through all our requested changes. This is the second international trip he has finalized for our family and I would definitely contract him in the future for any future travel. Skip's attention to detail from planning to travel documentation defines professionalism.

Before I met Skip, I had traveled to over 30 countries, mostly for work, so I knew how to get around. But when my son graduated college, I wanted to do something for him that would last forever. I had even been to New Zealand before, but I wanted someone to help me plan the perfect vacation for my son who was a massive Lord of the Rings fan. I needed more than just help, I needed an expert. There are a lot of travel agents out there, but I was looking for someone who had been there and had deep inside knowledge of all the things I knew nothing about. My search led me to Skip, and looking back, I can not imagine doing that trip without him. He was perfect in every way. He knew people, details, insider information, and things I didn't even know existed. On top of that, I am mobility impaired and needed very specific assistance throughout the trip. Skip was kind, flexible, always available, and worked special deals because he personally knew the people on the ground. But most of all, Skip was fun! I got excited just talking to him. Even though I am home now, I will always be on vacation because that trip lives inside me now. There are so many specific details and examples I would love to share, but in the end, I hope that I can help someone else share the same joy I experienced that wouldn’t have been possible without Skip helping me every step of the way. Thank you Skip!!

We recently had the pleasure of booking an incredible vacation to Turks and Caicos through Your Gallivanting Guru, and we can honestly say it was one of the best decisions we've made! From the very beginning, Skip was incredibly attentive, professional, and knowledgeable. He took the time to understand our preferences, budget, and travel goals, and curated a personalized itinerary that exceeded all of our expectations! The entire process, from booking accommodations to activities, was seamless and stress-free. Skip handled everything, including flights, transfers, and special requests, so we didn't have to worry about a thing! The accommodations recommended were top-notch, and the excursions suggested were exactly what we were looking for! We highly recommend Skip to anyone looking for a stress-free, unforgettable travel experience. His expertise, attention to detail, and personalized service are second to none. We will definitely be using his services again for our future travels!

Skip planned my honeymoon 15 years ago and since then has helped plan several family trips for us. He is so friendly and fun to work with, professional and made some great recommendations! Most recently we arranged a multi-family trip with kids which turned out to be an *amazing* choice and a trip we'll never forget! By narrowing down options and understanding the needs (and constraints) of planning for a large group, it saved me time and energy knowing we were in good hands.

We so enjoyed our trip to the Riviera Maya and were in great hands with Skip. He handled our big group from age 4-42, with various dietary and sleeping arrangement requirements, and even supported us moving resorts when 4 of our group needed a change. Skip made everything simple and was super responsive. Thanks, Skip!

Skip helped plan the perfect honeymoon for my wife and I. It was our first trip to Australia and Skip helped us do it big! He helped us check everything off of our bucket list and then some. His recommendations for hotels and restaurants were also top notch. It was definitely the best trip either of us have been on and the perfect way to celebrate us and forever.

Skip Neal planned an amazing itinerary for our recent trip to Australia and New Zealand. We did so many cool things from a hot air balloon ride over Melbourne to a Helicopter ride to a mountain top in New Zealand with many adventures in between. The itinerary went so smooth we sailed through with no worries. We could not have asked for a better trip or travel agent! We were provided all the necessary information for the trip as well as contact information in case of questions during the trip. It was truly a trip of a lifetime!!

I recently had the pleasure of booking a trip through Gallivanting Guru, and I can't recommend them highly enough! From start to finish, the entire process was seamless and stress-free. The team went above and beyond to ensure that every detail of our itinerary was carefully planned, offering personalized recommendations and insider tips that truly elevated our travel experience.

Skip helped me with a dream family trip to Greece in June 2024. It was the easiest process! He had the whole trip planned within 2 days and took care of all the details. He listened to our requests and tailored the trip to our needs. He first asked the budget and then went ahead and planned an awesome vacation! Each stop and transfer was handled beautifully. We didn't have to worry about anything while there! Our accommodations were top notch and it got us spoiled for future trips. He is absolutely delightful and I am recommending him to everyone I know!

We were really overwhelmed at the idea of planning a trip through South Africa, so we were very grateful when we were referred Skip - Fabulous! Skip worked with us and modified our itinerary numerous times as we changed our minds a few times.
He took care of absolutely everything from flights, to transfers, to fantastic drivers. Skip even added a few personal recommendations and excursions that were spot on, and things we would never have thought of going to a new country. He was quick to respond when we had a question arise. He treated us to a nice bottle of bubbly at every location and a fresh plate of fruit.
A nice way to unwind while we unpacked. The data, guidelines, and tips he provided in preparation for the trip simplified things and allowed us to just relax and enjoy an amazing trip of a lifetime to South Africa. He is our "go to" and I recommend Skip to anyone anxious and excited to be adventurous.

Skip did an incredible job coordinating our Hawaiian honeymoon for us. He sent us several itineraries to choose from and guided us through them so we could decide what would be most enjoyable for us. We ended up doing North Shore, Oahu and Kauai. Skip handled hotel bookings, rentals, inter-island flights, and excursions for us which meant a stress-free honeymoon for us. Was also very prompt with responses to questions. Would definitely use his services again!

This was our second time booking with Skip and he again created a wonderful experience for us. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and responsive.

I can’t speak highly enough of Skip. I realize very quickly that we picked the right person and that he understood what we were looking to do and the vibe we had in mind. We wanted to accomplish a couple things; see lots of birds, feel like we experience both islands, do a bunch of Lord of the Rings excursions, and eat really good food. Skip put together the perfect package (in some cases going off the beaten path) and took care of literally everything. From booking air travel, hotels, excursions, drivers, you name it, he was all over it. The deliverables he provided in preparation for the trip made it very easy to follow along and understand exactly what we had in store for the trip. I can’t even begin to tell you how perfect the trip was. Skip put together an itinerary that was well paced and had us doing something amazing every day. 5-star experience!

Skip was amazing he made sure that all the details were covered and that we had a great trip. We even had to make some last minute changes to our trip and he coordinated all of them and was able to keep our pricing the same. Skip gave us multiple destination choices and listened to all of our needs for the trip so they could be met!

Skip's attention to detail with seamless transitions between flights, taxis, hotels and boats was so appreciated!

My husband and I just returned couple weeks ago from an adult only family trip to BoraBora.( this was our 2nd trip) It was the most wonderful trip, not only were all 8 adults shocked at the accommodations at the St Regis but the attention everyone received from the staff was beyond their wildest dreams. I thank Skip for having all our tickets and vouchers in place so I didn’t have to worry about anything! Having Skip at Your Galavanting Gruu take care of all the details was a godsend for coordinating 10 people. Thank you thank you

Skip helped us plan a honeymoon to Turks and Caicos. It was an amazing trip and extremely worry and stress free due to skip's hard work and advance prep. He will book all of our future travel.

Skip handled and arranged EVERY little detail and everything went perfectly. He was very helpful and informative, going the extra mile with personal recommendations for tours and restaurants. He always responded immediately to our emails when we had questions. He was personable and friendly. Documents were provided timely and were easy to read and understand. He kept us organized and made sure we made any deadlines during the planning process. He provided us with all emerergency contact numbers so we felt comfortable traveling to a foreign country. We will DEFINITELY be working with with Skip in the future on our next travel adventures. Our trip to Tahiti was wonderful and we will never forget it.

Skip made our trip worry free. Great communication and we always know we’ll be prepared for our wonderful trip when Skip is in charge!

Skip booked us the trip of a lifetime. We had such an amazing time and he was always so responsive to all of our random questions leading up. We had such a great experience. I highly recommend him!

Thanksgiving 2022 was spent in the BAHAMAS at the BAHA MAR Grand Hyatt! Our first family trip with children and grand children. Everything was arranged by Skip and I was so thankful for his expertise. It made the entire experience heaven. Skip is so professional and thoughtful and thinks of everything! We are now planning our next vacation to Bora Bora in July 2023! I trust Skip will having everything arranged perfectly like always! He knows his stuff!!

Skip was so easy going. He asked us how much we wanted to spend and what we wanted our trip to look like and he took it from there. He knew the areas that we wanted to go to and planned a spencils trip. There were personal touches here and there, like VIP greetings at The Opera house in Sydney, and personal notes left in our hotels. All transportation was prearranged , seamless, and impeccable. We had a bit of trip anxiety , but after the first day we knew there wouldn’t be a worry in the world, and the trip came off without a hitch

Skip planned our amazing honeymoon to Bora Bora and The Brando. We can't thank him enough for the white glove treatment before, during and after our trip. His suggestions for where to stay exceeded our expectations. Everything he planned went off without a hitch! The airlines caused travel delays and even then, Skip was able to facilitate our change of plans and ease our concerns. We highly recommend his services and look forward to working with him again.

After deciding that Costa Rica was our first post-pandemic family vacation, I was stumped. So I did what I've done before and contacted Skip, our true get-away guru, to help me figure out where to go and what to do. Working through the holidays and from his own family vacation, Skip booked us at The Tabacon in the Arenal region. We had no idea how valuable the transfers to and from the airport to resort would be or how much it helps to have an expert make arrangements at a location that was absolutely superb.

Our three adult children rate this vacation as 'excellent', tied in first place with the trip Skip arranged for us a few years ago in Hawai'i. We're saving our pennies for the grand Australia/New Zealand/Tahiti tour that we'll put in Skip's capable hands for our 40th anniversary. What a gift of knowledge, expertise, and all around nice-guy attitude we have found. Skip will not let you down.

Skip is very kind, knowledgeable and professional.
I would absolutely use again and refer to all of my friends.

Thanks again Skip for another amazing trip!! I have worked with Skip before, he is great!!....ready for another trip!

It was great working with Skip! He was quick and very responsive with all communications. He was upfront and honest with the cost and gave great recommendations. Skip planned the trip of our dreams! I will definitely be using Skip for all future trips.

We recently got back from our bucket trip in November, and Skip made the trip unforgettable! From the beginning, he had so many great ideas and options for the budget, which was nice since we had never been to our destination before. He was always quick to respond to any question or concern and made the planning process easy. He knows all the right people to get you the best tour! (He was a rock star getting us on the Red Panda Tour at the zoo. (Very limited number of stops.))
During the trip, we had a couple issues come up, but Skip saved the day and got them worked out for us!
We would highly recommend Skip for anyone looking for a travel agent, and we would definitely use him again!

Skip helped me arrange a bucket list for my friend and I. He was there to answer all my questions. It had been a long time since I was out of country. It was very easy with his help.

Bora Bora was so beautiful and peaceful.
Skip helped with the breakfast and dinner, all we had to do was lunch.

I loved the snorkeling and seeing coral, fish, sharks, and 2 stingrays by the OWB.

Such a memorable trip.
Thank you

Skip is a phenomenal travel agent! He planned two trips for me this past June of 2021 and I couldn't have asked for a better person to work with. Detail oriented, personable, precise, ethical, caring, relatable, organized, and accommodating are just a few of the attributes that define Skip and the way he runs his travel business. Working with him was such a blessing as he reduced the stresses of planning large trips to basically nothing. If you are looking for a travel agent who genuinely cares for his clients and keeps their best interests at heart, then Your Gallivanting Guru Skip Neal is the perfect fit!

Skip Neal came as a recommendation from a friend after he’d helped plan her destination wedding. 8 years and several vacations later, my husband and I still can’t believe the service and experience we receive from him. Every vacation Skip has helped us with has been a seamless dream! The location recommendations he provides fit nicely into our budget and Skip ensures every last detail is covered from there. He is wonderfully attentive and thorough from the moment you request help until you make it back home again. We are so grateful for Skip, and will undoubtedly seek his expertise as we continue to travel the globe!!

Skip was so easy to work with from the beginning! He was super responsive and tolerated a million questions. He gave us 5 or so options for 4 different areas of the Caribbean to honeymoon in. We were so thankful he was there to do that for us, it truly took the stress from having to plan a honeymoon ourselves. The trip (6 days/5 nights at Secrets Maroma) went off with out a hitch and we enjoyed every second.

Once again Skip gave us holiday we will never forget. Every detail is taken care of from the moment you step on the plane and we know we will be taken care of. I also love that I know he will always do everything he can to make things right. We called him at 6:30PM on a Sunday after our hotel mixed-up our names and he answered immediately and was able to sort out the issue for us. I can't wait for our next adventure organized by our Gallivanting Guru!

Skip was amazing to work with! We just got back from our honeymoon and had the greatest time. We never once had to stress about travel plans or organizing anything which was so helpful because with the wedding a lot went into planning so knowing our trip was handled was such a relief. Thank you Skip for making our dream trip to Moorea and Bora Bora a trip of a lifetime! We are looking forward to working with you in the future!

Just got back with my third trip (our honeymoon and two subsequent vacations) with Skip. He has a passion for what he does and is exceptional in all aspects on how he runs his business.

As I have said before, while the internet has changed the travel industry and there is more ability to do it yourself, Skip is invaluable with his experiences and suggestions. Furthermore, the packages he has put together for us have always been less expensive to go with than if we were to do it ourselves and they include more!

Do not hesitate to book your vacation through Skip. You will be happy you did!

Oh my gosh, this trip is one that my whole family will remember for their lifetime! Our beach cabin was in front of the main part of the resort and we had the most amazing view every second of the day. To be able to lie in bed and see the ocean and hear the coral tinkling on the beach mere meters from us was incredible. We were able to grab our snorkel gear and walk straight out and see and swim with the most amazing things. We would also walk over to Nudey Beach and that was even more incredible. My brain couldn’t process what it was seeing.
The reef trip with Sunlover Reef Cruises was incredible too. We did the Intro to Scuba Diving and then straight away did the Guided Snorkel Tour and they made sure food was kept aside for us, that we were in the right spot at the right time and was so informative. Seriously, this was the best vacation. Thank you so much for organizing our trip for us. We are very grateful and will be contacting you again for our next one!

Skip was awesome! He was quick to get information back to us and planned a beautiful and fun honeymoon for us. Highly recommend!

I highly recommend Skip! He's the best. He helped us plan our honeymoon, a trip to Jamaica, and more recently, a trip to Maui. We will continue to work with him for years to come. From the beginning, he takes the time to get to know his clients and suggests vacations based on your interests and desires. He never speaks to you in a condescending manner, and is just so upbeat and friendly. Once you book your trip, he keeps you informed up to the date that you leave, and he prepares a vacation packet for you that includes all of your papers in an nice pouch. This is great because you just grab that pouch and you have all the important documents handy when you need it. More than that, Skip is just an awesome guy! He is easy to talk to and is always accessible to his clients. Trust me. No vacations are perfect (flights get cancelled/luggage gets lost) but Skip is always just a phone call or text away. He does everything to ensure you have a great time.

Skip did a wonderful job choosing flights and the best hotel in our price band for the honeymoon of our dreams in Bora Bora. We spent 5 nights in the most gorgeous hotel on a private island and our room had breathtaking views. He made it very easy for us to have plenty of time to catch our flights and people waiting to show us where to go. Planning a honeymoon on top of a wedding would have been so stressful and he took out all the hard parts for us and made it the best trip of our lives. The next time we are going out of the country we will definitely use Skip again!

My husband and I met Skip 10 years ago when planning our Honeymoon to St. Lucia. We've planned many other trips with Skip (DR, Jamaica, Mexico), took a small break from traveling to grow our family, but immediately thought "SKIP" when it was time to plan our 10 year anniversary trip. He is extremely personable and such a pleasure to work with. He sincerely cares about his clients and wants to create the best experience!! Skip is organized, a good listener and puts together many options for consideration (he really goes above and beyond expectations and makes the experience super easy and stress-free.) For this specific trip, we chose DR (for a second time) prior to all the media hype. Skip was fantastic to answer our questions/concerns and provided secondary options to ensure our comfort level and safety. Skip will always be our go-to-guru!! #TeamSkip

First of all there are NOT enough stars possible to truly rate Skip and Honeymoon Guru!! I booked my first trip with Skip over 10 years ago and can remember how great the experience was like it was yesterday. The reason I can remember how great it was is because Ive continued to use Skip for ALL my vacations ever since!!! He is simply FIRST CLASS! He spares no details while planning each of our getaways. He takes ALL the stresses ( flights, transfers, excursions, meals) of planning away. Skip is hands down the best of the best all the while offering a truly white glove kind of experience. If you are even thinking about traveling with your spouse, significant other, or family let Skip help in getting your trip planned! You WILL NOT regret your decision and I’ll promise you that you and your family will use him for every trip after that, as we have for over the last decade! Skip you are THE BEST!!!

Fantastic experience. Worked with us and our budget and was available for support throughout our trip.