Local expert tips for planning a trip to Australia
5 June 2025
We love hearing all about our travelers’ trips around the world, and the tailor-made itineraries they planned that opened doors to authentic travel experiences. Here, we gathered a selection of reviews from travelers who enjoyed unique family trips with us, each one diving into what it was about booking with TravelLocal that made their vacation even more special. Tempted to plan a tour of your own? Read on for all the travel inspiration you could need.
[Our local expert] Julia listened to the type of trip we’d like and setup an amazing itinerary that I couldn’t have done by myself. Giving the information needed to get us setup with the amazing local tour company was fast, easy, and worked out very well. I will definitely use this platform again!
[We visited] Athens, Meteora, Santorini, and Crete. My son was able to help prepare lunch during a farm to table experience in Crete which was one of our favorite places!
[Our local expert] Hamid organized a trip for my family (three generations) to see Morocco. We did a four-city tour, and had an amazing driver, Aymane. Hamid organized hotels, restaurant requests, and city tours. He was very accommodating and when we had to make changes to our schedule, he did so with a smile. He took care of every detail, from picking us up at the airport to then dropping us off again when we left Morocco. Prior to arriving in Morocco, Hamid worked very closely with me to make sure I was happy and looking forward to our trip.
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Irene did a fabulous job planning our trip to Spain. She listened carefully to what we were looking for in our trip and worked within our budget. Each hotel that she chose was centrally located, making getting around very easy. Every tour guide that she arranged was extremely knowledgeable and clearly loved their city and were excited to share it with us.
We travelled to three different locations (Madrid, Barcelona, Ainsa) and every transfer was flawless. Irene checked in daily with us while we were in Spain, making sure there were no issues. Our trip was simply amazing from start to finish, and I am so grateful that we were connected with Irene. Thank you, Irene!
We have just returned from a tour of Vietnam and Cambodia. We travelled with another family, our group included two 15-year-olds. They loved every minute.
We were brilliantly supported by Thao and Ly throughout the planning and 24×7 on the trip, which was hugely reassuring so far from home. However, the trip worked so smoothly that little support was needed! At every step we had people to meet us and show us some wonderful places and experiences slightly off the well beaten tourist track.
The tour itself was brilliant, a perfect combination of activities. It was our first visit to both countries and while we only scratched the surface, we felt like we got a much better insight than if we had tried to plan it ourselves – from scootering through the rice fields of Hoi An, street food in Hanoi, cooking in a local village in Cambodia or paddling up the Mekong Delta and so, so much more in these beautiful and fascinating countries. We even varied it a bit to have a couple of beach days in Hoi An.
I can highly recommend using TravelLocal and their local partner to organize and take care of you on this trip. It was amazing!
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Daniela took time to individualize this trip to our needs. I can’t tell you how many times I changed things before settling on our itinerary. The trip exceeded our expectations and the Brazilian people were fantastic. How lucky we were to see one of the modern wonders of the world AND a natural wonder! [It was an] adventure that we will remember forever. The TravelLocal platform was spot on, and we felt that TravelLocal had an eye on us and took us under their wing.
TravelLocal truly made our Greece trip unforgettable! Their exceptional familiarity with the area added a special touch to our journey. From recommending the best guides to providing us with personalized insights, their attention to detail was outstanding.
The team was not only professional but also incredibly friendly, making us feel right at home. We are grateful for their expertise and genuine care in ensuring we had a wonderful experience exploring Greece. Highly recommend them for anyone looking to have a memorable and hassle-free travel experience!
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From the rural wonders of Vietnam to the iconic landmarks of Greece, our local experts are ready to help you discover new and fascinating parts of the world. Pin down your next adventure with their help: simply by reaching out to them, you’ll soon be whisked away on unforgettable family trips of your own…
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