Your Journey Tour Reviews

Dear Anna,

Thank you for your "Welcome Home" greeting. My sisters and I had a great time. Our weather was outstanding, sandwiched between two rainy weeks. The hotel worked well. We were able to walk most places, and took cabs for the rest. Our only minor problem at the hotel was that the housekeeping staff must not be used to having 3 adults in a suite. But it all got worked out. We had to request a third robe, a third set of towels, a third glass--even a third cookie! But the whole staff was most friendly and most helpful.

Our day in Victoria went off without a hitch. We enjoyed the view from the float plane, the gardens were great with springtime flowers (no roses until June), and high tea was a very pleasant experience.

We went to the market and shops on Granville Island, strolled through Gastown, visited the Anthropology Museum at the University, went to the top of the Tower with the 360 degree view of the city, took the carriage ride around Stanley Park, and ate in some outstanding restaurants.

All in all it was a most successful trip.

Sincerely,

Marilyn

Marilyn - Wedgewood Hotel Vancouver May 2010
Columbus, OH

 

Hi Karl

Sorry I didn't get a chance to give you the low down yesterday.

So everything was fantastic! Belize is the perfect place for a honeymoon, since it is pretty quiet still, at least at this time of year.

Katie was great we didn't end up needing to call her as our hotels already had co-ordinated everything with her.

We can't say enough about The Singing Sands, I would say that was our favourite place!

There are only 6 cabins, lots of privacy as there is plenty of beach chairs space etc. Everything was soooooo clean! It is owned by two couples, two Korean sisters who married two american guys, the one sister runs the bookings excursions front desk etc Maya and her sister is the best cook and does all the cooking at their restaurant " The Bonefish Grill" The food was absolutely the best we have had.... every dish on the menu was amazing! The ocean front wan't great for swimming but the pool was really nice! Apparently their restaurant has been voted in the top 4 for Belize.

The black rock lodge was really great as well, amazing location! Rooms not bad, excursions amazing we went to a cave, horseback riding tubing & hiking. The only negative thing I suppose (which can also be a positive for some) is that dinner is served family style so all guests sit together, which is great cause you get to meet new people and find out what is great to do, but then on the nights you just want to have a quiet intimate dinner and not socialize, it is not an option.

Mata Rocks was good too, not the best beach for swimming and pool we were afraid to go into, room was good with a great view. Ambergries Caye was maybe a bit too developed but had more restaurants and night life. We enjoyed it though, great food again, some great restaurants and drinks!

Thank you again, we could not have enjoyed our honeymoon any more!

Jill

Jill and Rob
Toronto, ON

 

In June of 2009, we talked to Anna about finding an unusual adventure, for the Spring of 2010. We knew from past experience that Anna would do an excellent job. She began with a cruise on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, NE India. The trip grew to a short stay in Kolkata, a stay at a Tea Plantation in Assam, ending with a visit to the wettest place in the world (12 metres per year) and the "cleanest village" in Asia.

As we moved from place to place, we visited many shrines, temples, markets and tribal villages. We saw a small temple with a library of manuscripts over 600 years old including one that was the only one of its kind in India. We even set a new record for the most (42) Rhinoceros sightings in one (2 1/2 hour) visit to Kaziranga National Park.

During numerous consultations with Anna, by phone and email, she was able to use her knowledge of the area in which we were travelling to help us determine what might be of interest to us. She even gave us suggestions for good dining in Kolkata.The accomodations, especially on the River Cruise, were wonderful. We were guided by extremely helpful and friendly local people.

Anna worked tirelessly to ensure that everything fit together without any glitches. This included dealing with a flight cancellation after all other arrangements had been finalized. Her patience, care, and attention to detail have ensured that this is a trip that we will always remember.

We are presently anticipating our next adventure with Anna and Your Journey. We are quite sure that it will be wonderful.

Hilary and Jim
Dundas, ON

 

In October, 2008 we set out to explore the southern part of Africa on a incredible voyage of discovery organized by Karl. We wanted to explore parts of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. We went by plane and car. In many places we were in four wheel drive vehicles, in Botswana dug out canoes and hot air balloon over Sousevlai, Namibia

Much of it we did on our own...in fact travelling about 4500 kilometres in total by car in South Africa and Namibia. Distances were great and many regions sparsely populated. All of the guidance provided by Karl and every arrangement from hotels to planes went off seamlessly. This provided great comfort and enabled us to focus on the spectacular scenery and the animals while on safari and on the many local people we met from sophisticated city folk to rural people and primitive tribes people. We learned so much in visiting Robben Island, prisoner home of Nelson Mandela for many years and appreciated the survival skills of the San people and the beauty and grace of the Himba.

It was great adventure from vineyards outside Capetown, to the Garden Route, to Luderitz, Namiba, an old mining town, to Victoria Falls and all points in-between. We approached each day, indeed every moment with that heightened expectancy that comes with the unknown. Thanks Karl for an incredible experience.

Jim and Diane
Scottsdale AZ

 

We first met Karl in 2003 when he was our trip leader in Cuba. He did such a good job that six of us asked him to take us to Paraguay and Brazil. Since then Karl has taken us to Southern Africa (Botswana, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia), the Silk Road (western China, Kyrgystan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan) and Papua New Guinea. We are now planning a trip to Poland and the Baltic Republics.

Each time, Karl has combined the outdoors with cultural activities and taken us off the beaten path as well as to the tourist attractions. We recommend Your Journey to anyone who enjoys travel.

Gordon and Linda
Columbus OH

 

We met Karl on a trip he was leading to Cuba. Karl is the best,most knowledgeable and friendly Tour Leader that we have ever used! Based on this experience Karl lead us on a (5) week trip to Brazil and then last year (2009) to New Guinea.

Currently, Karl is putting together our itinerary for the Baltic States and Poland for September, 2010.

This certainly speaks for our experience with Karl Kannstadter and Your Journey.

Judy and Tom
Bonita Springs FL

 

In January 2010 we travelled to Ecuador for three weeks and visited the headwaters of the Amazon, the high Andes, and the Galapagos Islands. We received a strong recommendation from friends to consider Your Journey and they certainly met all our expectations. Our trip was individually customized and organized. We received excellent advice and service both in the planning of the trip and from the local tour providers in Ecuador. We found that Karl and Anna at Your Journey did a great job in researching accommodation, sightseeing options and local guides. Their attention to detail and their follow-up with us contributed to our excellent experience. We would definitely work with Karl and Anna again when planning future trips.

Jo-ann and Collin
Toronto ON