Help why Stuck
Reviewed By Grateful customer - Sarasota | Traveled to Puerto Vallarta | Jalisco | Mexico
We booked a trip with Bruce and due to issues with the Cartels and Mexico we were stuck right in the middle of the action. Needless to say Bruce worked day and night to get our family home safely. I just didn't know what to do and he was calm and professional and got us home. A true Professional
Bruce Raber responded
"Thanks so much! I just glad we were able to help you out of that mess"
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Away to Greece As A Passenger Princess
Reviewed By Passenger Princess - New York | Traveled to Greece | Europe
Where do I begin? Didn’t know when, where or how… but knew I had to go to Greece. Bruce gathered all my wants and dreams… and provided me a few options for my trip (even anticipated a few extras that I didnt even think of). Let me tell ya, this guy can make you feel like the royalty and really brought out the red carpet…. The level of detail and creativity made my trip unforgettable, and I just showed up. Talk about passenger princess!
Bruce and team, don’t know how you do it - but we won’t be booking our travel anyway else. Thanks so much!
Bruce Raber responded
"Thanks So much, I so glad we could be there for you! Let me know when you ready for your next trip!
Cheer's
Bruce"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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True Professional! Thank you
Reviewed By Chris H - Tampa FL | Traveled to Aruba | Caribbean
When traveling home from my honeymoon, weather and mechanical issues cancelled my trip home from Aruba. My new wife was so upset... Bruce answered his cell phone at Midnight and made sure we were rerouted on a new airline and Bruce even picked up the charges for the new flight. I am beyond grateful and will be a customer for life! Thank you Bruce and Laps of Luxury Travel.
Bruce Raber responded
"Chris, I am glad we could help and we look forward to working with you on that around the world cruise next year!
Cheers!"
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Amazing experience!
Reviewed By LOL FAN GIRL - Louisville, ky | Traveled to Africa
Bruce is incredible! I was worry free with my vacation and it was exactly what the doctor ordered! His caring professional and his genuine compassion for our family to have the best travels in uncanny! I highly recommend working with Bruce!
Bruce Raber responded
"Thanks So much! We look forward to working with you again!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Thank God for Bruce
Reviewed By Shannon - Tampa Fl | Traveled to Paris | France | Europe
Bruce at Lap Of Luxury Travel was an absolute professional and helped us while on our dream vacation we ran into a number of issues and every time Bruce fixed the issues that where created by outside forces and made our trip the best we ever had. When people ask why you use a travel agent I tell them we don't use any travel agent we use Bruce at Lap of Luxury Travel
Bruce Raber responded
"Shannon, Thanks so much it was a pleasure to earn you business, and thanks again for all the referrals!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Last minute travel
Reviewed By Tom T - Tampa, Florida | Traveled to Abano Terme | Italy | Europe
I cant say enough about Bruce, We had a lastminute need for travel and not only did Bruce come through, he made it so I will never go another place in the world without working with Bruce and his team! GREAT Work Bruce1
Bruce Raber responded
"Tom — I really appreciate you taking the time to share this.
Last-minute travel can get stressful fast, and that’s exactly where we step in and take control of the details so you don’t have to. I’m glad we were able to pull everything together quickly and make it a smooth experience for you.
That kind of trust means everything to me and my team. Looking forward to helping you with the next one — hopefully with a little more lead time next time!
Cheers,
Bruce"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Tanzania Was a Dream, Bruce Made It Stress-Free
Reviewed By KMG - Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, | Traveled to Aberdare National Park | Kenya | Africa
I'll be honest, I was nervous about Africa. It felt big and complicated and expensive to get wrong. My sister had used Bruce for her Botswana trip and kept telling me to just call him. So I finally did, about 14 months before I wanted to travel, not knowing where to even begin. He walked me through the Serengeti migration timing, explained the difference between lodge styles, and helped me understand what "all-inclusive" actually meant in practice versus what some operators quietly excluded. Every transfer showed up on time. Every camp knew we were coming. Nothing fell through the cracks. I got home and immediately started telling people about him. Tanzania genuinely exceeded every expectation I walked in with.
Bruce Raber responded
"Thank you for taking the time to share this I really appreciate it.
Africa can feel overwhelming at first, especially with how many details go into getting it right, so I’m glad we were able to break it down and build something you felt confident in from the beginning.
Timing the Serengeti migration and matching the right camps to your style makes all the difference.
I look forward to helping you plan the next one.
Cheers,
Bruce"
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Finally Got Africa Right After Two Failed Attempts
Reviewed By john - R3PG+6VQ, Awasi, Kenya | Traveled to Aberdare National Park | Kenya | Africa
My husband and I had tried planning a Kenya safari twice on our own, both times we got overwhelmed and gave up. A coworker mentioned Bruce, and honestly, that one conversation changed everything. He asked questions nobody else thought to ask, our pace, our comfort level, whether we wanted tented camps or lodges. What came back was a Masai Mara itinerary that felt made for us. Saw lions on day one. Book him before you try doing this alone.
Bruce Raber responded
"Thank you for such a great review I really appreciate you sharing this.
Safari planning can get overwhelming fast, especially with so many moving parts, so I’m glad we were able to simplify it and build something that truly fit your style and comfort level. That’s always the goal no guesswork, just the right experience from the start.
And seeing lions on day one… that’s hard to beat.
Thank you again for trusting me with your trip.
Cheers, Bruce"
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Unforgettable African Safari
Reviewed By Animal Lover - Sarasota, FL | Traveled to Tanzania | Africa
Working with Bruce Raber on our African safari was hands down one of the best decisions we made. We had no idea where to start, and he walked us through everything—countries, seasons, lodges, and what to expect—making the entire process simple and stress-free.
The trip itself was beyond anything we imagined. The lodges were incredible, the guides were top-notch, and every part of the itinerary flowed perfectly. Seeing the wildlife up close and experiencing Africa the way we did was truly once-in-a-lifetime.
What really stood out was how well everything was coordinated. Flights, transfers, and camp transitions were seamless, and we never felt unsure about what was next. You can tell Bruce has the right connections and knows how to put together an experience like this.
If you’re thinking about a safari, don’t try to figure it out on your own—Bruce made it unforgettable.
Bruce Raber responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words—I truly appreciate it. An African safari is one of those trips that has to be done right, and I’m glad we created an experience that exceeded your expectations. From start to finish, the goal is always seamless travel so you can enjoy every moment. I’m grateful for your trust and look forward to planning your next adventure.
Cheers, Bruce"
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Best Vacation Planner Ever
Reviewed By Dawn Fletcher - Tokyo | Traveled to Japan | East and Southeast Asia
I can’t say enough good things about working with Bruce Raber at Lap of Luxury Travel. From the very first conversation, he actually took the time to understand what we wanted instead of just pushing a package.
What really stood out was how easy he made everything. Flights, hotels, transfers, excursions—it was all handled. We didn’t have to second guess anything or stress over details. And when plans shifted slightly during the trip, he was already on top of it before we even had to ask.
You can tell he knows what he’s doing and has strong connections. The hotels were incredible, everything ran smoothly, and the overall experience felt far more “luxury” than what we’ve booked on our own in the past.
The best part—there were no upfront planning fees, which honestly surprised me given the level of service.
If you want someone who actually cares about your trip and makes the whole process seamless, Bruce is the guy to go with. We’re already planning our next trip with him.
Bruce Raber responded
"Thank you so much for the kind words—I truly appreciate you taking the time to share this.
It means a lot to hear that the experience felt seamless from start to finish. That’s always the goal—"
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Incredible planning what a trip
Reviewed By Tim Micheals - Tampa, FL | Traveled to Agadir | Morocco | Africa
Bruce and his Team planned the trip of our dreams, I was not sure why I needed a travel agent but once I got with Bruce and he planned the best seamless trip I could ever imagine
Bruce Raber responded
"Tim,
Thanks so much for trusting our agency, and we look forward to working with you in the future "
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FABULOUS FAMILY TRIP!
Reviewed By topalus - chicago | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas | Baja California Sur | Mexico
Bruce put together an amazing family NYE trip! He arranged everything which made the trip totally stress free.
Bruce Raber responded
"Thank you so much! I'm thrilled you had a stress-free and memorable NYE trip. It was a pleasure putting it all together for your family. Looking forward to planning your next adventure!"
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Cabo San Lucas
Reviewed By Sassy Sue - Florida | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas | Baja California Sur | Mexico
i asked Lap of Luxury to plan a trip for the entire family to Cabo over the New Year's Eve holiday. My family was coming from several parts of the country and wanted to be sure this was coordinated so we all arrived on the same day and around same time at airport in Cabo - planning/timing was flawless - trip, hotel accommodations, restaurants amazing. All of his choices down to the driver's were stop on. We will definitely use Lap of Luxury again for our travel needs. Thank you.
Bruce Raber responded
"Thanks So Much! We look forward to working with again very soon"
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