The Perfect Japan Journey for Our 35th Anniversary!
Reviewed By Eric - California | Traveled to Japan | East and Southeast Asia
Our trip to Japan was wonderful, and we can’t thank Albert enough for all the work he put into planning it.
Our United Airlines Business Class flight was great and worth every penny. Every transfer and limousine was early or on time, with signs displaying our names, so everything was easy and seamless.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama was a great choice, especially for those who don’t want to pay the Disney Hotel markup. The room and breakfast were very good, and being near the Disney Monorail made getting around both parks easy. We were even hit by Typhoon #15, but luckily Disney has plenty of indoor attractions!
The Bullet Train went smoothly thanks to the detailed instructions Albert provided. Hyatt Regency Kyoto was very nice and upscale, with excellent food. We enjoyed our private Gion tour, Nijo Castle and Imperial Palace tour, and our knowledgeable, friendly guides.
Uzumasa Kyoto Village was a lot of fun, with fascinating film and TV studio displays. We also loved the Itajime Shibori Scarf Class and museum, where we each made our own scarf.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo was amazing, with beautiful grounds. Our Tokyo National Museum tour was another highlight with a great guide.
The only minor issue was that our guide for the Tokyo, Edo Castle & East Garden of the Imperial Palace tour did not show up, but we were still able to join another tour group and have the experience.
If we changed one thing, we would plan a free day around the middle of the trip to rest. We’re no longer 20 years old, and by the end we were tired!
Overall, it was an incredible trip. We truly appreciate everything Albert did to make our Japan experience so memorable.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An Unforgettable Family Trip to Europe
Reviewed By Tiffany G. - Washington D.C. | Traveled to London | England | Europe
My family just returned from an amazing experience in Europe. Thanks to the Almeda Travel team, we had 10 wonderful days in London and Paris. The travel team offered great suggestions that made the trip interesting for my son, my husband, and me. The itinerary was a wonderful mix of what we wanted to do and their recommendations, even down to restaurant options.
My husband and I worked with Almeda Travel to plan our honeymoon, and it was great to receive the same level of service and expertise 15 years later. We won’t wait another decade to plan a big trip, and we definitely will be calling on Almeda Travel again. Thank you!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Toronto Caribana
Reviewed By Arthurretta - Houston | Traveled to Canada
Our trip was excellent and our private car from and to the airport was excellent. We really enjoyed Toronto and was able to go see Casa Loma but not go in. The falls and city tour was great. Our view from our hotel room was amazing. The CN Tower was great also.
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Bali Honeymoon
Reviewed By Aidan - Dallas | Traveled to Bali | Indonesia | East and Southeast Asia
Our honeymoon was absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for everything.
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Artistic, Elegant, & Unforgettable Europe: A Performance Journey Across Paris, London, Barcelona
Reviewed By Mercedes - Seattle | Traveled to Europe
We had a wonderful first-time experience visiting Paris, London, and Barcelona. The itinerary flow was perfect, each destination offered something special.
Paris felt incredibly romantic, and our stay at Maison Colbert was ideal, just steps from Notre Dame. We loved the Seine River dinner cruise, our Eiffel Tower visit, and simply exploring the city.
London was equally memorable, the train ride was smooth and relaxing, and The Rubens Hotel was elegant with exceptional service and dining.
Barcelona was truly breathtaking. Our stay at the Renaissance Hotel was outstanding, with excellent service, dining, and location. Visiting La Sagrada Familia was unforgettable.
All hotels, tours, and services were superb. Having private drivers throughout the trip was a huge benefit, especially given my husband’s visual challenges, it made everything much easier and stress free.
The itinerary was thoughtfully paced, allowing us to enjoy each destination without feeling rushed. Every experience was well planned and enjoyable.
Albert made the entire journey seamless, memorable, and stress free. We’re already looking forward to booking our next trip with Almeda Travel.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Bali Adventure
Reviewed By Carl - Houston, TX | Traveled to Bali | Indonesia | East and Southeast Asia
It’s more on my part. Great trip even with hiccup on Monday with the road to Bali and then on a tour I scheduled through Vialtor the driver’s mom got sick so no driver and they were not able to find a substitute driver because of Bali holiday. I would suggest letting your customer know when putting them in a location to inform them of the condition around the hotel. What it would be like if you wanted to go walk around.
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An Unforgettable Start to Our New Life!
Reviewed By Jay T - Houston | Traveled to Cancun | Quintana Roo | Mexico
Good morning, finally recovered from the trip. As for the trip it self, it was amazing. We had an excellent time and Ms. Gildon enjoyed every minute. Thank you again for all your help and understanding of how much this trip meant to me and the start of a new life with Ms. Gildon. You are amazing!!! Have a blessed day!
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La Vie en Rose
Reviewed By Jesse - Houston, TX | Traveled to Paris | France | Europe
We want to thank you for making our trip smooth and very delightful. We had a great time sightseeing seeing eating and just enjoying Paris. Thank you and she loved the pink car ride.
Thank you, Albert.
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Journey Through Sarajevo & Split
Reviewed By Dr. Plummer - Houston | Traveled to Split | Croatia | Europe
Professional service and the locations that were suggested were perfect. We enjoyed our trip. Thank you
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Venice & Paris
Reviewed By Dr. Nicholas - Houston | Traveled to Europe
Very well planned by Almeda Travel!
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Cancun Family Trip!
Reviewed By Margo - Dallas, TX | Traveled to Cancun | Quintana Roo | Mexico
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. It was comforting to know that Almeda Travel was available to answer questions and assist when needed. Albert was amazing. Thanks Almeda Travel!
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Rome & Sicily
Reviewed By Michelle - Houston, TX | Traveled to Sicily | Italy | Europe
Hey Albert!
We just touched down last night, I’m only seeing this email today. We had the best time at the hotels and the easiest flights in our lives, lol! It was really relaxing. Now our only problem is the mountain of phone calls and emails we missed (I came back to 98 missed calls ): ).
Thank you so much for setting this up for us!!
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New Zealand Adventure: Expertly Planned for an Unf
Reviewed By Sandra - Dallas | Traveled to New Zealand | Australia & New Zealand
Albert Buena did an excellent job for our New Zealand trip. He calmly and thoroughly complied with our every request and made all the necessary arrangements which fell into place seamlessly for the fast-paced trip we wanted in order to see everything possible. We used the provided paper copies of the itinerary constantly. The only thing I would have added to it was a map because we were unfamiliar with the country and I lost track of where I was in relation to other places. Hobbiton was just as expected and the drivers and tour guides knew what they were doing and were eager to answer questions and expound on topics of particular interest. I will say that “jet lag” is real but I don’t know what can be done to prevent or change that! It’s just part of traveling especially across time zones. My favorite things were the dreamlike landscape of the rainforests and fields and learning about the history of NZ.
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An Unforgettable Journey: Perfectly Planned and Fu
Reviewed By Gretchen & Sandra - Dallas, TX | Traveled to New Zealand | Australia & New Zealand
I thought of you many times during out trip and wish I could remember all that I wanted to say. I’m a pretty detail oriented person, but you amazed me with the details of our trip that were in the notebook you sent. We referred to it constantly, and mine is practically worn out!
I will tell you more as I get rested and remember things.
Gretchen loved Hobiton and it truly was outstanding and beautiful. The fact that it’s still a working sheep farm is noteworthy.
I was interested in the dairy farming as I grew up on a small dairy farm here in East Texas.
We did get to see a kiwi bird at a small stop on the way to Christchurch or somewhere. The timeline is a little bit of a blur.
It was amazing how each big city had its own flavor and emphasis. I really enjoyed that.
We walked miles and miles, exploring cities on our own.
The rainforest on the West Coast drive was amazing and unequaled.
We met such nice friendly tourists and locals everywhere we went.
More later.
Thank you so m
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Keystone's River Run Village
Reviewed By Sabrina - Missouri City, TX | Traveled to Colorado | USA
Our family had a great time on our holiday to River Run Village, and we can’t thank Albert enough for everything he did! The village was beautiful, and we loved exploring and enjoying the activities together.
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Birthday Vacation to Vietnam & Thailand
Reviewed By Elizabeth - Houston, TX | Traveled to Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
My trip to Vietnam and Thailand has been wonderful, and I’m so sad it’s coming to an end. The lantern festival was absolutely magical—just like a dream come true. It was even more beautiful than I imagined. This journey will stay in my heart forever!
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Bangkok & Chiang Mai Trip
Reviewed By Abenaa - Houston, TX | Traveled to Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
Albert was wonderful. All of the details of the trip were taken care of before and during the vacation. The transportation services were prompt and communicate their arrival times well. The hotel selections were superb! Great job Albert and Almeda!
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Essential South Korea
Reviewed By Randy - Houston | Traveled to South Korea ~ East and Southeast Asia
Great experience overall!
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Simply South Africa
Reviewed By Rene - League City, Texas | Traveled to South Africa ~ Africa
“It was a great trip and the travel agency made it seamless!”
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Simply South Africa
Reviewed By Corey - League City, Texas | Traveled to South Africa ~ Africa
“Albert was absolutely fantastic! Our trip was amazing! Almeda travel took all of the guesswork, legwork and anxiety out of or vacation. We will be using them on all of our international travel going forward.”
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