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Testimonials

Thank you for all the arrangements you made for our trip to Tahiti, Bora Bora, Tikehau, and Honolulu. Our plans were tricky, given that arrangements had to be made at relatively short notice, we were arriving into Tahiti separately at different times, and then doing the rest of the trip together, but you managed to piece it all together for us, we got everything we wanted and everything went very well.
All of our accommodations were excellent, but we were particularly happy with our stay at the Pearl Resort, Tikehau, a destination we would never have discovered without your advice. We loved it! The laid back atmosphere, the excellent diving, the food, and our spacious over-water bungalow, it was all great. It truly was marvelous to experience the remoteness and beauty of the Tuamotos.
It made a big difference to our trip to have had the benefit of your expertise and on-the-ground knowledge of French Polynesia. We’ll definitely be recommending you to our friends and family.
Jennifer & Pierre Zakarauskas
July 10, 2013
Everything was perfect and the resorts were both beautiful and fit what we wanted for our honeymoon!

Bora Bora is the most beautiful place I have ever seen....I had to pinch myself many times as it all seemed so surreal!

Thank you so much from both of us in helping to put it all together and make our dream honeymoon come true!
Jaclyn & Colin B
October 7, 2013

We had an awesome time and everything went perfectly in Tahiti, so thanks for that. Thanks also for the bottle of wine, we enjoyed that watching the sunset one night. We took over 500 pictures. And yes, we did go swimming with the sharks!

Thanks again,
 

Paul Elkington
April 3, 2014

First and foremost thank you so much for the lovely bottle of wine!! What a great way to start our trip in Bora Bora. Aaron and I had a great time in Disneyland and Bora Bora. We loved the resort in Bora Bora, it was so nice and quiet and fun. I would pinch Aaron everyday we were there cause it felt like we were in a postcard. I can't believe how gorgeous it was. By day 3 we picked up on how to say "Hi" and "Thank you" in French Polynesian. We went to the Thalasso Spa one day and that was a great experience our massage was incredible, we also watched them feed the sting rays and eat at Sands. The only thing that we wanted to do but couldn't go to was "Bloody Mary's," the day we wanted to go, it turned out they were closed for lunch cause it was a holiday for them. Overall it was a fabulous trip and so very gorgeous.

We are so thankful for all our recommendations about where to go, what to see, etc.

Thank you again for everything!

 

Mr. and Mrs. Winkler
July 24, 2014

Annie, Thanks so much for booking our trip to Gweru, Zimbabwe. My daughter and I had an unforgettable 3 weeks staying at Antelope Park (an African Impact project) in Gweru and volunteering working with orphans and street youth during the week and lion rehabilitation on weekends.

We were able to help the local youth with reading, math, buying their groceries, cooking meals, playing soccer and letting them know how much we care about them. What wonderful young people who are smart, great kids who deserve warmth, love and hope for a better future. We raised some money and bought them blankets, pots and spoons and we have never witnessed such gratitude in our life! We were also able to interact with lions and cubs at Antelope Park, going on lion walks nearly every day! The food at Antelope Park was 5 star, absolutely delicious. The other volunteers we met were amazing, interesting people from around the world.

We took a 5 day trip to Victoria Falls, which were breathtaking. On the way we experienced the wonders of Hwange National Park where we saw elephants and other wildlife. A day trip to Botswana and Chobe National Park was incredible, just like National Geographic. We went on a Zambezi River cruise and saw herds of elephants up close and some took a bath beside us! I looked a large elephant in the eyes and told him that I love him and will save him. I will try to raise awareness of the terrible poaching that threatens them. It was incredibly moving! After seeing these magnificent creatures in the wild you feel compelled to help ensure their survival. We saw hippos, crocodiles, impalas, gazelles, giraffes, zebras, cape buffalos, wildebeests and much more. It was one of the best days of our lives!

That afternoon we went on a safari on land that was amazing. I was able to spend a day in Matapos National Park in Zimbabwe tracking wild rhinos on foot and we were thrilled to encounter a mother white rhino and her baby and take some great photos. Rhinos are endangered by poaching as well and we must put more effort into stopping this. All in all this trip was superb, the African people were so friendly and welcoming and we can hardly wait to go again. I think I will take my husband next time!

Mary-Sue & Heather Atkinson
January 23, 2015

A vacation to the South Pacific is not an easy feet to pull off, there are many experiences to know about, hotels to review and it’s important to know the ins and outs of the according airlines and their routes to provide the most cost effective way to get clients to their desired destinations. It takes a truly dedicated specialist to not only book the right experience for their client but also to add the ‘WOW’ factor, making their vacation a dream experience. Annie Smits, one of Canada’s leading Specialists has been a top seller year after year with her preferred South Pacific wholesale partner (Travel2), providing magical trip to clients looking to discover themselves in Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Fiji and the Cook Islands. Put your South Pacific dreams in Annie’s hands and they will come true.

Leia Marvin, Director of Sales, Canada, Travel2
March 6, 2015

Annie, none come even close to you in business perfection
Thank you, Tim

 

Tim
March 21, 2017

Thanks for saving the world! One flight at a time.

Peter, CEO, Radial Engineering LTD
April 7, 2017

Everybody is always saying you’re (Annie) the best but I do like to witness it myself once in a while.

Sharon, Macdonald Development Corporation
May 3, 2017

I have gone through Annie Smits at The Travel Group for at least 5 trips now and have received wonderful service. She has had to deal with a few hiccups during a couple of my trips and it was dealt with swiftly in a highly satisfactory manner. She really looks out for her clients and provides excellent services.

Janet T.
August 17, 2018