The food was good, sandy beach, although different than any other resorts we've been to. It was amazing for snorkeling & swimming without the worry of the big waves. I really enjoyed the hammocks on each of the balconies. The rooms were a bit tight, for a family of four, but wasn't a huge issue since we aren't there too often. It is a massive resort, the biggest I've ever been and had too many spring breakers. I've realized that I prefer a quality vs quantity approach for our future bookings at a resort.
All in all, it was a wonderful stay, and although I would not return to this (Riviera Maya) resort, or any other Hard Rock chain resorts, I did appreciate a new place to explore and we had a great time together!
We thoroughly enjoyed Princess Emerald and all that it had to offer! Staff, meals and activities were amazing! We would not hesitate to book with Princess again.
As for wildlife sightings, we saw plenty of whales and sea otters as we were sailing from port to port. As well , the kids saw many whales on one of their expeditions. In Ketchikan, we saw salmon going upstream.
The sites from the boat were breathtaking and we thoroughly enjoyed the suite for gathering for happy hour and sightseeing. As one of our grandson’s said: Wow, so much to take in! Lots of great memories!
Jennifer, we want to thank you for providing us with your guidance, information and advice to help plan this once in a lifetime trip. Thank you for your patience with our many questions and we appreciated your prompt responses. It was a pleasure working with you and we will definitely consult you in the future!
Lovely overnight flight with Ethiopian Airlines - very good food; impressive wines; and attentive flight attendants. Would absolutely recommend this airline to anyone.
All of the experiences in Cape Town were very good and “must see” (Robbin Island, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Cape Point day, whales and penguins). Went to 2 vineyards - beautiful scenery, but quite expensive.
Our stay in Victoria Falls was a beautiful historical hotel. Activities were mostly very good (hosted dinner, live cultural show, Chobe land/river safaris, lunch at park (ok), Vic Falls walking tour, Zambezi River lunch (great food; W’s burger stolen by monkey!), Zambezi River dinner cruise (excellent food & wine), Flight of Angels (ok but would probably skip flight over falls).
The Ngorongoro crater is a must! Saw lots of wildlife on our game drive, , including 3 black rhinoceros very close to jeep. Ngorongoro Lodge - excellent. Beautiful setting; beautiful view & beautiful suite.
Our villa in Zanzibar, what can I say? Superb! You kept the best for last! We even had visits from a group of grey monkeys, very entertaining.
Such a memorable trip! Too many great memories (& hundreds of photos) to zero in on one in particular. Thank you so much Jennifer and Steve!
“A masterclass in travel! Well-organized, culturally immersive, and a truly rewarding experience.”
“This trip to Japan was amazing! It provided an enjoyable and in-depth introduction to so many aspects of Japanese life and traditions beyond what can be done alone or in a large tour group. The organization of travel, high-class lodging, and varied trips and experiences, as well as fluent and knowledgeable guides was exceptional. I would highly recommend this company to anyone seeking a unique experience!”
"Fabulous itinerary, great size group. Well planned cultural events!"
"One of the best trips we have ever been on! Exceptional planning and organization. Amazing tours and activities. Wonderful, pleasant hosts Jennifer and Grant. Will definitely recommend to others."
“Well organized. High level of cultural experiences. Small group size enabled travellers to learn more, develop friendships and be more nimble and flexible. Loved it!”
Everything went perfect from our flights to the transfers you arranged to getting on the ship. Celebrity treats us so well - it was nice to relax for the first couple of days. The hotels you booked for us in Barcelona & Paris were amazing! Here's the lovely view from our room! Thank you again for everything, especially the birthday champagne! I’ve been definitely telling a lot of people we meet about your service.
Turnkey Travel
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