Vacation planning

Whether you want an eco-friendly safari in Tanzania, an individual trek through Nepal, or just an affordable flight to San Francisco, The Travel Specialists can help you at every step along the way. Together, we will create a customized travel itinerary that is tailor-made to fit your specific needs — the vacation of your dreams.

Our professional expertise is both extensive and exceptional, allowing us to work with you to create a truly satisfying vacation experience. Whatever your goals or preferences, we can offer informed suggestions and advice, often based on knowledge gleaned from our own travels. We also provide guidance for our clients who are interested in being responsible travelers. (Please see our Responsible Travel page for more information.)

From guided tours of the Galapagos Islands to complicated family reunions and simple romantic weekends, you can leave the details in our hands — so you can enjoy your vacation.

Client testimonials

”We like off-the-beaten-track traveling in not-the-usual places and have turned to The Travel Specialists for almost two decades to find the right mix of interesting adventures. Whether it's trekking in Nepal, hiking with our kids in the Copper Canyon, biking with extended family in Ireland, or finding the right small tour and romantic getaway in Costa Rica, MJ & Susan have always come through for us with just the right trip. They handle all the details perfectly and we just show up!“
— Elaine Epstein, Boston

 ”The Travel Specialists did a great job when they arranged my vacation to St. John with my granddaughter. And when I forgot my prepaid vouchers for the hotel at home, they immediately made sure my arrival at the hotel was flawless. Thanks for your great work and efficiency in taking care of every detail.“
— P. Morris, Boston

”For my marvelous trip tracking gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda, I had the nicest, most knowledgeable guide I have ever met. He was well-organized, never late, and patient with my questions. I saw gorillas, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions, buffalo, crocodiles, warthogs, rhinos, antelopes, velvet monkeys, and more, not to mention lizards, mongoose, and hundreds of bird species. It was one of the best trips I’ve ever taken — thank you for your help making this dream come true.“
— Sigrid Ewers, Michigan

”My Nepal trekking adventure was WONDERFUL! I can't wait to go back. Everything about the trip was perfect — it just could not have been better. My travels also fostered some soul searching and now I am starting a great new job. Travel Specialists, thanks again for everything!“
— Elizabeth Forting, Washington, D.C.