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Elevate Destinations is outstanding! They were incredibly responsive and adaptive to our needs. The itinerary they created and managed for us resulted in one of my best travel experiences ever. It was the perfect balance between free time and activity, and the Elevate team was so helpfully responsive and accommodating.
— Cassandra McIntosh, Portugal
Our highlights were musicians playing with the founder, the cocoa farm, rafting, the hike, and the accommodations. It was so impactful to learn about the culture from a cocoa farmer to a coalition designed to teach kids how to breakdance to a music school that helps keep kids off the street. It was the perfect mixture of cultural education and adventure.
— Kathy Sharpe, Colombia
Elevate has helped us, yet again, plan an amazing and memorable trip to South America. They take all the stress out of researching, coordinating, booking activities and accommodations by creating custom itineraries tailored to your needs and interests and handle all the hectic scheduling and organizing for you! We were able to experience so much more of Bolivia with their help with little to no effort on our part, allowing us to relax and enjoy the ride!
— Justin Lamb, Bolivia
EVERYTHING about the trip was amazing, thoughtfully planned, and perfectly orchestrated. The itinerary was perfect. This trip was life-changing! Everything from the planning phase to communication during the trip was seamless. Dominique and Emily listened, planned everything to accommodate us, and made sure we had to basically just show up! This was our 3rd trip that Elevate has done for us and we already have two more planned, and one more in the preliminary stages. We won't travel without them now!
— Donna Natrajan, India
Our trip to Japan couldn’t have been better. I was nervous about traveling with my 81 year-old father-in-law but Lana thought of every detail, from station attendants helping us navigate the train stations to alerting the guides of my need to be gluten free. Lana’s expert guidance allowed all of us to truly relax and enjoy the journey. I have recommended Elevate Destinations to at least a dozen friends.
— Laura Kurinij, Japan
Your selection of our 3 camps was excellent. Saw a multitude of wildlife and the guides and staff at the camps were enjoyable to be around and well qualified and accommodating. Always love the Sundowners. We can never get enough of seeing the wildlife of Africa.
— Gene Hardy, Botswana
It was truly our trip of a lifetime! Couldn't have been better!! The only downside of the trip was the 19 hour air travel from Cape Town to Detroit and then the recovery time! Wonderful trip!!!
— Ken Green, South Africa
Working with Dominique and Emily in planning our trip to Rome, Venice and Lake Como was a joy! The planning process evolved, and they handled every request we had with such grace. They made sure the experience was seamless, so all we had to do was worry about having a great time! Our favorite outings were the Vespa rides in Rome, the walking food and wine tour in Venice, and riding bikes in Lake Como. St Marks was also a sight we’ll never forget. The whole time we were there I kept thinking ‘Everyone needs this once-in-a-lifetime travel experience.’
— Donna Natrajan, Italy
Our Morocco trip was the best one I have ever taken. Dominique and her team did an exceptional job with the hotels, drivers, and our guides. The Riads, Kasbah and glamping we experienced were amazing!
— Jay Pollit, Morocco
The adventures and accommodations in Punakha, Thimphu and Paro were great. We particularly like the nunnery we visited, exploring Thimphu city, hiking Tiger's Nest, and tree planting. Thunder was one of the best guides we've had, and we travel a lot.
— Anu Menon, Bhutan
Everything was great overall. This was a last-minute trip, and my first one with very little kids. I'm glad I invested in a guided private tour, which made the experience doable as a single parent.
— Aisha Shaheen, Belize
We very much appreciated the attention to detail and the efforts to accommodate our interests and limitations. The responsiveness of the staff, both remote and local, took much of the effort and worry out of international travel to a country where we did not speak the language. The plus of having pre-arranged transportation with competent and friendly drivers made transitions and connections from place to place effortless and efficient. Thank you for planning our family vacation to Spain!
— Ann Rauch, Spain
