Louisa Gehring CTA
Cincinnati, OH United States
Gehring Travel, an independent affiliate of
Brownell Travel
Travel Specialties
Interests
- Family Travel
- Safari
- Honeymoons
- Beach & Sun
- Adventure
Destinations
- New Zealand
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Anguilla
- Saint Kitts And Nevis
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Selling Travel Since
2013
Languages
- English
- Spanish
My Background
A natural organizer and lifelong traveler, I have always planned trips; however, since entering the travel industry my passion for how to listen to my clients, discover what they want in their dream vacation, and design and execute the perfect itinerary has flourished.
The ideal vacation results from the perfect destination, activities that excite each guest, and detailed planning that ensures that the trip, once begun, is stress free! These aspects are what I focus on the most.
While I specialize foremost in my clients and have knowledge of destinations worldwide, my true passion lies in cultural & active family holidays, and "sun & sand" luxury destinations. These destinations have something for everyone and are always trips of a lifetime!
A U.Va. Wahoo, I am proud to have received industry awards such as being named to the Top 30 Under 30 list, an industry Rising Star, and most recently, the Travel & Leisure A-List of travel advisors. Armed with my M.B.A. and C.T.A, I can proudly say that few tasks are too big for me to tackle. If I don’t know an answer , I’ll find out!
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Amazing Sailing Vacation in the Grenandines
By: Ann
Reviewed on: 29 Oct 2013
Louisa Gehring planned a last-minute sailing trip for my husband and I in the Grenadines that was to die for. The trip fit within our budget, the sailboat was perfectly outfitted, and she arranged the logistics flawlessly. I have memories of sunsets and tropical drinks and ocean waves to last me through the winter months. We will definitely use her again on our next vacation!
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Totally Lived Up to (Very High) Expectations!
By: kendall
Reviewed on: 03 Dec 2013
Highly, highly recommend both Blackberry Farm and Louisa! The food was a highlight -- our dinners were two of the best meals we've ever had -- but we also loved the activities (spa, shooting, yoga, touring the grounds on a golf cart) and just relaxing and snacking. So thankful Louisa booked for us. We were upgraded to a very cozy cottage (complete with a fireplace that we never wanted to leave) and were greeted with a pimento and cheese snack from Virtuoso!
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Highly Recommend
By: Amanda
Reviewed on: 08 Feb 2014
Louisa has been a tremendous help with planning a trip to Moorea and Bora Bora. She is so informative, organized, promptly responds, is easy to work with, and gets answers for all of our questions. I definitely recommend Louisa to anyone who is looking for a travel agent!
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Fabulous travel agent!
By: AbbyY
Reviewed on: 20 Jan 2014
We have had such a wonderful experience with Louisa. She is highly professional, timely in all her communication, full of great ideas - such a pleasure to work with! She is herself a seasoned traveler and her personal experience makes her an excellent resource. Louisa is a gem and I know we will rely on her for many years to come!!!
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Highly Recommended
By: Palmer Family
Reviewed on: 20 Mar 2014
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THE BEST!
By: shanu
Reviewed on: 03 Apr 2014
Louisa was AMAZING. Her attention to detail is incredible and service among the best in the business. She listened to all our needs and wants and exceeded our expectations - which is hard with a family traveling out of the country with young children. She even had special surprises waiting on us after our long journey. We would HIGHLY RECOMMEND her to help you with your next adventure.
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Fabulous trip!
By: AbbyT
Reviewed on: 05 Apr 2014
Louisa planned everything perfectly for our trip to the Greenbrier! When we arrived, every dinner reservation, spa treatment, and golf lesson was already scheduled so we could relax and enjoy. Louisa made our honeymoon a breeze and has been excellent throughout the entire planning process. We highly recommend her!!!
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Wow! Incredible!
By: Martin
Reviewed on: 20 May 2014
I couldn't come up with enough superlatives to describe our family vacation, or the extent to which Louisa planned such a thoughtful trip and itinerary. We had a wonderful time!
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great experience
By: Casey
Reviewed on: 11 Jun 2014
This was our first time using a travel agent and Louisa far exceeded our expectations. From the start, she was professional, attentive
and prompt answering any questions we had. Having an intinerary which
included vouchers for the hotels & ideas on what to do in each city,
along delivery of tickets for transportation between the
cities, really allowed us to sit back and enjoy our vacation. The
hotels Louisa chose for us were perfect. We were greeted at both with
treats (chocolates, wine) and one even included pictures of our wedding
day! When I contacted Louisa (on a Saturday no less!) to explain we had
a medical emergency and had to derail the end of the trip, she quickly worked with her partner in Greece to make new accommodations, had our luggage delivered to us, and offered to help with our flights home. Her help alleviated a lot of stress. We would recommend Louisa to all of our friends and can't wait to work with her again!
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Amazing service and trip-planning!
By: KT
Reviewed on: 14 Sep 2014
My husband and I could not take a honeymoon after our wedding due to our difficult work schedules. When we learned we would have some time off in the weeks before the big day, we decided to take a last-minute "pre-moon" trip to Spain while we had the chance. Louisa was instrumental in making this happen - from booking the flights to selecting hotels to mapping out the logistics of the entire trip and offering suggestions for great ways to spend our time, she nailed every single detail! Best of all, we had amazing upgrades and lovely messages in our room with personalized photographs, champagne, and other treats that made it feel like we really were on our honeymoon! It was the perfect way to get gear up for the wedding and get excited for the big day. Thanks, Louisa!
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Highly Recommended
By: jwb
Reviewed on: 23 Jun 2014
Louisa has been great to work with. She is very responsive and insightful about about providing good choices. We have booked another trip with her for September.
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Roman holiday
By: Bill L
Reviewed on: 08 Aug 2014
Thank you so much we have had such a wonderful time! The flight connections were just fine but even you could not arrange for the Italians to be on time! We had an uncle Wigley adventure most of the time! The tours you arranged (colleseum, Vatican and Rome at night) were fantastic with wonderful guides ! The coliseum and Vatican guides were also unemployed archeologists ! Amazing. Rome at nigh was an enchanted evening that covered the whole city and culminated in a view of St. Peter's from an elevated perch. I cannot say too much praise for the hotel! The room had a private balcony and a huge bathroom with a shower!!! The breakfasts were huge and maybe the best part was the elevator as our room was on floor 6 of thec Stendal. We walked everywhere we could and got beautifully lost daily in the twisting narrow ancient streets then took a cab back if necessary! The food was amazing but we walked so much I lost weight! Next time Greece !
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Awesome Cyclades Honeymoon
By: Kyle
Reviewed on: 09 Dec 2014
Louisa helped me plan essentially the perfect honeymoon to the Cyclades Islands of Greece - Mykonos, Naxos, and Santorini. Her attention to detail and intimate knowledge of all these islands made the trip unforgettable. Her recommendations were spot on and she was willingly to modify our itinerary based on our budget. Her connections and ability to make travel/accommodation arrangements were truly invaluable. Would highly recommend using Louisa and hope to use her in the future for another awesome get away. We have already referred her to friends who were equally as pleased. Thanks Louisa!
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louisa gehring
By: larry
Reviewed on: 07 Aug 2014
Louisa is a superb planner and organizer. Her suggestions on Paris and sites to visit were excellent. I am so pleased with her professionalism, speedy organizational abilities and friendly customer service.
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Great Trip
By: jmgray
Reviewed on: 18 Aug 2014
Louisa did a wonderful job with our trip! The trip to Turks and Caicos was the honeymoon for my wife and me. We told Louisa what we wanted: a place where we could primarily "veg" and relax on the beach with the option to do activities. The Regent Palms was the perfect fit for us. The resort was incredible and the beaches beautiful. There were activities there for us to do if we chose to do them. Louisa also found us the all-inclusive deal at the Regent Palms, which is not typically an all-inclusive resort. Given the prices of the food and drink on the island, this was a huge plus. Louisa was very attentive and patient with us. We were both very very impressed with her.
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Amazing Trip
By: aanr4
Reviewed on: 24 Aug 2014
I can't say enough about Louisa! I contacted her for last-minute reservations for a trip to Italy. She was able to put together a flawless trip even with all of my crazy questions and changes. My husband and I had the trip of a lifetime to Florence, Amalfi Coast,and Rome and we couldn't have done it without Louisa's help and expertise.
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Fantastic Trip Coordination!
By: L & J Italian Honeymoon
Reviewed on: 31 Dec 2014
Louisa is a fantastic travel agent! She was very personable, timely, flexible, and knowledgeable. Louisa is a good listener who listened very well to our input and desires for making this trip as awesome as it could be. We both really appreciate her assistance in planning our honeymoon. Her input and coordination of this trip really helped make us feel like "royalty" as we executed a fairly complex schedule of events without it all seeming to busy! Thank you!!
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Standard of Excellence
By: Sam
Reviewed on: 15 Oct 2014
Louisa once again provided us with an excellent trip. Though a much more modest trip than our honeymoon, she did not reduce her level of service or attention to detail. We had wonderful upgrades courtesy of Louisa's network and really enjoyed the long weekend for our first anniversary. Time to start planning for the second?
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Such a lovely honeymoon trip!
By: Julia
Reviewed on: 13 Jan 2015
Louisa is such a lovely person and an amazing travel agent. She helped me and my fiance plan a wonderful, relaxing, perfect honeymoon trip. Louisa listened to our needs, put together three awesome options all within our budget, and sent us on an awesome trip. Even though we booked our honeymoon 8 months before we went, I never felt like she forgot about us. She got back to questions quickly and was really responsive when it seemed like we might need to change our travel dates. I will certainly be using Louisa's services in the future and would highly recommend her to anyone hoping to go on a great trip! Thank you so much Louisa!!!
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Excellent Service
By: BobC
Reviewed on: 12 Jan 2015
I got a reference from a trusted friend that Louisa was a different type of travel planner. With about 2.5 million air miles under my belt and every airline/hotel sucking up to me along with an admin that took care of everything, times changed since retiring but my expectations haven't . I have used numerous travel companies/agents/web sites to seek good deals with sacrificing service. DONE with that now. After spending an hour with Louisa on the phone, she had my profile (quirks) figured out. Suggestions based on our desires for the Christmas trip became fun to think about with no hassle. She came back with three or four destination options and we decided based on our wants and her homework. All without having five or more tabs open on the computer. After deciding Louisa followed up on the extras (spa/sites/dining reservations) we wanted. She dealt with the hotel directly and sent us our final agenda. Yes I will use her again..
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Well planned trip
By: Ron
Reviewed on: 20 Feb 2015
Our trip to Casa de Campo was super! Louisa set everything up and there were no unpleasant surprises. Her service was excellent and the destination, a real treat! I recommend Louisa for a well planned trip and we will certainly be using her for future travel!
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Stress-free vacation!
By: BRUBE
Reviewed on: 25 Feb 2015
This is the second time Louisa has planned a vacation for my family. She was able to use her knowledge and expertise to help us choose the Fairmont Mayakoba, a family-friendly resort near Playa del Carmen. Louisa took care of our transportation from the airport to the hotel, and I never had to worry about the logistics of anything. Because of our Virtuoso status, the hotel staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable stay. Thank you, Louisa! We can't wait for our next Virtuoso trip.
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Dominican Republic
By: Scotty tanned man
Reviewed on: 06 Mar 2015
With the abundance of web-based and virtual sites offering travel services i was initially uncomfortable with leveraging a "traditional" travel agent to help with the process. It quickly became clear to me that I couldnt provide the level of thoughtfullness and comprehensive research required to support my family vacation...that's where Louisa came in. Previous to this travel engagement I hadnt used Louisa or Brownell travel and essentially found the Agency through the American Express preferred travel site. The experience was beyond my high expectations; Louisa was accountable to my timelines and budget, timely with communications and options and very willing to go the extra mile to make our vacation experience second to none. Without dispute all of my future vacation travel & accommodations will be managed through Louisa...I'm a tough critic and she measured up to the task..
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Fantastic travel agent!
By: Janie
Reviewed on: 30 Mar 2015
Louisa helped plan a complicated trip for my 60th birthday with my family. My wish was that it be a very active trip and there were many activities she had to organize with lots of coordination on timing and travel. Louisa not only had everything perfectly organized but she made sure that no matter where we were going she had checked ahead to confirm with them, sent reminders to us, and notified every hotel and activity coordinator that it was my birthday! ( I have never had so many birthday desserts in my life! A dream come true!!) I couldn't recommend Louisa more highly, for her professionalism, her attention to detail, her organizational skills and her wonderful personality which made it a delight to work to work with her!
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Amazing organization and choices!
By: Recent traveler
Reviewed on: 22 Apr 2015
Louisa did a spectacular job organizing our recent trip. The hotel we stayed in is one we would not have found on our own, and it was superb- unbelievable service and excellent food. Louisa also offered several choices of restaurants, and all were so enjoyable. We had plenty to see and do from the lists of activities she provided, and she even found a free concert for us, which was such fun. We definitely recommend her services to anyone in need of help planning travel!
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Perfect ala carte option
By: ilab
Reviewed on: 27 Apr 2015
Louisa arranged fabulous city tours for the few day trips we took while staying in the Italian countrysides. The guides were engaging and delightful -- and helped us make the most of our "city time" while we enjoyed a countryside vacation.
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Saved our honeymoon!
By: GratefulNewlyweds
Reviewed on: 01 May 2015
In the midst of wedding planning, Louisa made honeymoon planning a fun and stress-free process. She took care of all the details. We were able to customize the trip and she catered it to our specific budget and needs. It was wonderful! However, we did not truly recognize the value of her service until we were turned away from the ticket gate with my husband's damaged passport. We were devastated that we had to leave the airport and could not board the plane for our honeymoon. Louisa saved the day! She took so much of the stress away from us. Despite it being a Sunday, she worked for hours to re-book everything. She was able to shift our resort reservations and worked with the airlines to find the best rates. We drove to the nearest Passport office and before we arrived, she had already taken care of every other detail. I cannot imagine what we would have done without her help. We will not be taking any trips without Louisa's help!
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Flawless Honeymoon
By: Blankmanz1
Reviewed on: 13 Aug 2015
Thanks to Louisa Gehring for making all of our Honeymoon wishes come true. She was able to piece together the perfect 2 weeks in Australia and Fiji. Her artful combination of outdoor adventure and beach paradise relaxation made our honeymoon absolutely perfect. Her service was timely, extremely helpful, thorough. Every single step of the way we were taken care of by our drivers, hotel managers, and guides. She made sure everyone knew this was a special trip for us making it that much more memorable. Thank you Louisa for planning our perfect honeymoon getaway!!
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The Perfect Plan
By: Summer
Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2015
Working with Louisa gave us the perfect combination of honeymoon must-haves and best-to-avoids. Her knowledge was unmatchable and her organization exemplary. I came to the table with many needs, airline preference, hotel preference, and a very specific list of activities; and Louisa was wonderful in accommodating. From navigating our 'free nights' months in advance, to alerting us of changes and solutions the day of travel, she was an incredible resource. Most helpful of all, she went out of her way to fit into my busy-schedule, delivering a final package quickly and with certainty. I highly recommend Louisa's talent!
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Truly Fantastic!
By: Lauren15
Reviewed on: 23 Jun 2015
This was my husband and my first time using a travel advisor and we would do it again! Louisa helped us plan a wonderful honeymoon with the budget we had in mind. Everything was fantastic - from places to stay to restaurant recommendations to activities. All around, a wonderful person to work with and plan with!
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Great expert information about our destination.
By: patti22
Reviewed on: 16 Sep 2015
Louisa was an amazing help for getting us to the destination we were seeking in the Caribbean . We had a few ideas and she was able to fine tune those and give our family a great vacation. We loved Saint Lucia and all that came with it- our beautiful house, views, quick access to the beach, our amazing Butler etc... She was totally great. I will contact her again for our next vacation.
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First international trip for our 5 year old was a great success!
By: Michael1969
Reviewed on: 13 Jul 2015
Louisa assisted planning flights, trains, hotels & activities for our first international trip with our 5 year old son. Everything went very smoothly and she was very responsive to our pre-trip questions. Thank you!
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Great!
By: maybo12
Reviewed on: 08 Jul 2015
Louisa is excellent! Her ideas were so great for our trip. We had such an amazing time and will continue to recommend Louisa to our friends and family.
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Outstanding recommendation
By: Docj
Reviewed on: 24 Jul 2015
We loved Wequassett. Looking forward to returning. Accommodations were excellent. The service was awesome.. Thank you so much for this recommendation and your hard thoughtful work.
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Calabash Cove = Awesome
By: JWat
Reviewed on: 13 Aug 2015
Our vacation at Calabash Cove was absolutely AWESOME. Delicious food, beautiful resort, great service-everything we wanted for a relaxing vacation. Louisa is the BEST!! She took great care in handling all the details. We felt confident that all accommodations and extra requests had been handled. We can't wait to use her services in the future. This is the start of a long lasting relationship ;)
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Louisa makes everything easy!
By: Charlie
Reviewed on: 16 Sep 2015
Louisa Gehring and her team are indispensable when it comes to my family's travel planning. Travel is important to us and thus we choose to spend our hard-earned dollars on trips and vacations that create lifelong memories. Louisa provides thoughtful advice and prompt responses to questions and concerns. She does so with a friendly, easy going demeanor. Most of all, Louisa makes everything about traveling easy - from identifying the most enjoyable destinations and hotels, to working within your budget, to troubleshooting any issues that arise. In a word, Louisa is a professional. We will continue to work with Louisa because as a professional she cares about her clients and their travel experiences.
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Louisa Gehring is the Best in the Businesss
By: Jim77
Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2015
Louisa helped us every step of the way, she was extraordinary. I have traveled extensively and used travel agents and services over many years and while I must admit, many have given me/us superb attention, Louisa has left everyone in the rearview mirror. Her attention to detail, understanding our desires on what to see, when to see it and what to do during our recent trip to Scotland and London were right on the mark. I have known and watched Louisa's journey for quite a while and for that reason, we knew that she would be exceptional as our agent. I think she is an extraordinary young woman destined for the business Hall of Fame. As our journeys increase and as our time becomes more flexible, we will always call Louisa for insights, counsel, and vacation planning. It's the little things that make the real difference in life and Louisa has memorized that book. A professional to the core, she will champion your cause and never let you down. Virtuoso has a real gem in Louisa Gehring
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Absolutely superb!
By: Barbara
Reviewed on: 17 Sep 2015
Louisa made, what was for us (seniors), a complicated itinerary in Europe a piece of cake. Everything fell right into place without a single worry or concern. Her recommendations for places to stay, tour guides, and even those picking us up at the airport were outstanding and all connections went flawlessly. She was available at a moment's notice -- even while on her own trip. We can't wait to call on Louisa again for our next trip.
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Organized and Professional
By: Liz
Reviewed on: 21 Sep 2015
Louisa was a detailed communicator with thorough emails and attention to detail. She followed up on every question or concern we had and was available with quick responses at all times (weekends, holidays, nights included). She was not pushy about what things we should be doing but listened well to our desires and let us lead the way. The final documents she prepared for us before our trip were immensely helpful.
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Awesome Attention to Detail!
By: CvilleLT
Reviewed on: 02 Oct 2015
Louisa was great! She planned our entire trip with less than a weeks notice and while she was in a different country. She handled all of the travel and hotel details so all we had to do was show up. I would definitely recommend her services to others.
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Warm, intuitive, and knowledgeable
By: Bawish
Reviewed on: 27 Oct 2015
Just returned from a three-week honeymoon to southern Africa that Louisa planned for us. We were total newbies - first time to Africa, and first time working with a travel planner. Louisa handled all our questions and demands with grace and professionalism, even (or especially!) when we were indecisive or unrealistic. We recommend her wholeheartedly and look forward to another chance to work with her!
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Awesome Trip!
By: Jdelaureal
Reviewed on: 07 Jan 2016
Louisa planned us an amazing ski trip to Switzerland. A few bumps when rearranging flights but Louisa did a great job of managing through a very difficult/frustrating process with the airline. While not an ideal outcome ultimately, she came through with a solution that worked and made the change feel as minimal as possible. As for the trip itself, there were really no real complaints. One suggestion, however, is a restaurant we went to NYE - Alpen Club. From everything we had heard beforehand, the restaurant is incredible. Our experience was not. After 3.5hrs (11:30 on NYE) we had not yet received our entre and the 5 courses prior consisted of some of the more minimalist portions I have ever seen (think a spoonful of tomato soup as 1). Other tables left early though we stayed for the entre and were able to leave in time for midnight - albeit hungry and a bit frustrated. In short, I'm sure it's a great place but perhaps not for NYE. Other than that, we loved our trip! Thanks again!
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Met and Exceeded our Expectations
By: Stacy
Reviewed on: 01 Feb 2016
Our trip to Peru was amazing. We had a wonderful time. Each hotel was fantastic. Casa Andina in the Sacred Valley was tranquil and exactly what we needed to start our trip. The food was delicious and the staff was first rate. Sumaq in Macchu Picchu was worth its billing. It is 5 stars in ever sense of the word. The hotel in Cusco and the Hilton in Lima were just great. Our tour guides were top rate, flexible and a joy to be around. We had one tour guide, Darwin, for the majority of the time. We would highly recommend him in the future. Each tour guide made the history interesting and fun. We really had a fantastic time. Thank you so much for all of your help! We weren't the easiest to plan for, but the struggle was worth it. Stacy and Michael Crosnicker
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AMAZING EXPERIENCE
By: EBHART
Reviewed on: 25 Feb 2016
I cannot say enough good things about Louisa. Everything from the initial contact through to the end of our trip was perfectly handled by her. When I originally reached out (based on a recommendation from a close friend) she helped be determine my overall trip and guide my goals with her own expertise, which proved to be extremely helpful and the right guidance. She helped form my trip based on my vision and suggest logistics that made sense. The hotels and areas she recommended were perfect. It was almost as if she knew me and my husband for years based on how well she could tell our tastes. During the trip, she supported any questions we had and wrote back right away with answers to anything that came up. She was super responsive on emails and always went above and beyond for any questions or requests I had. I am so grateful to have been put in touch with her as I plan on using her for the rest of our lives! I continue to recommend her to others as well.
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Amazing
By: Kitty
Reviewed on: 08 Mar 2016
The trip was amazing. I loved every minute of it. The only thing I would change next time is the hotel in Rome. It was a bit too fancy for my taste and I didn't feel as if the staff was as egar to answer questions or provide service. They seemed a bit snobby unlike the staff at the hotel in Florence. Those people went out of their way to make me feel comfortable. I will definitely use her services again because eveythibg was planned so perfect without a detail left out.
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Wonderful trip!!!!!
By: merrill0517
Reviewed on: 24 Mar 2016
Everything was great! All flights, hotel, service, activities, ect!!! Louisa was great!!
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Patient and Great Recommendations
By: Jaime
Reviewed on: 06 Jun 2016
Louisa was fantastic. She was patient with my never ending questions and schedule changes. She answered all of my questions quickly and with detailed research. The trip she planned for us was fantastic. Every transportation pick up was flawless. The hotel and activity recommendations were perfect. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Louisa again to book our next trip and would recommend her to everyone.
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Fantastic job!
By: Dee
Reviewed on: 27 Jun 2016
It is always a pleasure having Louisa book our trips. Details are taken care of and there's nothing to worry about. I get detailed itineraries. Very quick to respond, even when on vacation.
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Super Trip to San Diego by a Super Travel Agency!
By: Margaret
Reviewed on: 06 Jul 2016
My husband and I usually do a trip in the summer to a city where we have never been. I spend hours planning the trip starting with plane tickets, hotels, places to visit, places to eat, etc. This year, I did not have time to spend planning a trip to a city where we had never been as my job keeps me busy enough as it is. Anyway, we decided to ask Louisa Gehring to plan our trip for us as Louisa had done several trips for our daughter. Louisa and her assistant, Megan Robertson, did an excellent job of finding us a wonderful place to stay. They booked airline tickets for us just as I had asked. (I wanted a direct flight as I have had many bad experiences when I have had to change planes.) We stayed at an exclusive hotel in San Diego - the US Grant, and we had free breakfasts every morning and a free supper at the hotel! Louisa and Megan made lunch and dinner reservations for us at outstanding restaurants for the whole week. I highly recommend the Gehring Travel Agency!
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Great job by Louisa!
By: JennT
Reviewed on: 20 Jul 2016
Louisa was wonderful. There were many travelers in our group. Most of the travelers were 16 and 17 years old. Louisa was able to take care of all of our needs for flights, transfers, directions and credit card payments. She kindly created a spread sheet for parents and students so everyone was well informed.
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Trip of a lifetime to New Zealand and Fiji
By: KAS Bama
Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2016
Louisa planned our trip to NZ and Fiji. All the details were taken care of. The trip went just according to the itinerary. The selections she made for our destinations as well as the accommodations were superb, fit into our budget, and were better than we had expected. Just a wonderful experience working with Louisa. I highly recommend her.
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Easy and excellent service!
By: Sare
Reviewed on: 28 Oct 2016
While planning a wedding, moving and renovating a house all at the same time, my husband and I had zero time to plan our honeymoon. Plus, we didn't want to travel far and with the fear of hurricanes and Zika in the Caribbean Islands, our options were limited. My husband and I were about to postpone our honeymoon when my cousin recommended that we use Louisa's services to plan our trip. Just like that, Louisa saved the day! She knew exactly where we should go, booked our reservations, and we were set! Our honeymoon was flawless and planned to perfection. Thank you Louisa!
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Awesome trip!
By: CJ
Reviewed on: 28 Nov 2016
We had a fantastic honeymoon. Louisa's help was awesome!
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Northern Lights
By: JGW
Reviewed on: 28 Nov 2016
This was my bucket list trip...seeing the northern lights...and I saw them! we were booked on 2 group tours and one private...the group tour was fine but I think if the lights are your priority go on a private tour!
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South Africa Dream
By: Mikie
Reviewed on: 06 May 2017
Absolutely superb! Professional, efficient, thoughtful, prompt, considerate, friendly. She was patient with all requests and worked very hard on our behalf.
She gave us reasons explained options.
Could not have asked for a better consultant for our travels.
Will certainly ask for her expertise on a future travel of any significance.
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Excellent Professional Service
By: Lelandlass
Reviewed on: 20 Dec 2016
Louisa was very helpful with our trip and very professional!
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Planned a great safari and cape town experience
By: Amir
Reviewed on: 02 Feb 2017
Louisa was extremely helpful and patient walking us through all our options for our honeymoon to South Africa. She picked two perfect concessions for us and all the travel in between locations were comfortable and seamless. I would highly recommend Louisa.
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Outstanding trip
By: Marney
Reviewed on: 27 Feb 2017
Luisa was easy to work with and completely professional through and through. Every detail of our trip was attended to and it resulted in a comfort that was unexpected and completely appreciated. She was attentive to detail and respectful of budget.
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Amazing
By: Katherine
Reviewed on: 15 Mar 2017
Another AMAZING trip. I will not travel without her!
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Happy Travels
By: Tate
Reviewed on: 01 Apr 2017
Louisa is awesome. She listened to what my family wanted to enjoy during our trip and steered us in the right direction accordingly. I would highly recommend working with her! She is professional, timely, and a pleasure to work with.
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Outstanding Experience
By: Shannon
Reviewed on: 08 Apr 2017
Louisa is great at what she does. Her attention to detail is unmatched. She is a great listener and tries her hardest to get you exactly what you want (and even more that you don't know you want!). She asks all the right questions and when she doesn't know an answer to your question she takes the time to find out.
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Great honeymoon!
By: Bob
Reviewed on: 12 Jun 2017
Louisa accommodated all of my requests and put together a wonderful honeymoon!!!
She was very interested in knowing what I wanted and filled in the areas where I lacked knowledge.
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Spain
By: Jimb
Reviewed on: 31 May 2017
GREAT! Covered every detail.
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Louisa was amazing!
By: JetSetter
Reviewed on: 19 Jul 2017
Louisa took all the hassle of planning a trip. She booked our flights and hotel, planned our itinerary, booked our museum tickets, etc. The hotels she chose for us were excellent -- smaller, boutique hotels that emphasize service. Whenever she can, she tries to get us an upgrade or something we wouldn't have gotten otherwise. Louis is also very easy to work with and rolls with the punches well. This was our second time that she planned a trip for us and we will count on her again! Thank you Louisa!!
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Ireland
By: Erin
Reviewed on: 19 Jun 2017
This is my third trip with Louisa and she is consistently amazing! I recommend her to all my friends. She is thoughtful and detailed and responsive and I trust all of her recommendations.
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Great Trip
By: Marshall
Reviewed on: 23 Jun 2017
Fantastic! Louisa set up the trip of a lifetime for us...she made the arrangements that made the trip what it was!
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Honeymoon
By: Willy
Reviewed on: 27 Jun 2017
Louisa was recommended to me by a friend and she did not disappoint. My wife and I were looking for a fun, exciting honeymoon location and she made things very easy for us. After our initial conversation, she had several great options for us to peruse through that clearly reflected what we where looking for in a honeymoon. She and her colleagues notified me if changes needed to be made or if there was an opportunity to make things more special for our trip. I also added some last minute details to the trip that were easily handled. We had an incredible experience and look forward to working with her again in our future travels! Thanks Louisa!
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Louisa was great!
By: Beth
Reviewed on: 26 Jun 2017
Louisa did a great job for us. She took care of all details. And made wonderful recommendations for hotels, restaurants and touring. When our flight was cancelled coming home she stepped in immediately and got a good alternative lined up. Can't say enough good things about her
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Fabulous Experience
By: Caitlin and Davis
Reviewed on: 11 Jul 2017
My husband and I just planned our second anniversary trip with Louisa's assistance, and were so pleased! She is so personable and really listened to what we were looking for on our trip. What started off as an overwhelming experience, deciding where we wanted to go and what we wanted to do, turned into a very pleasant one with Louisa's help! From helping us select drivers and excursions to giving us restaurant recommendations, we were so happy with the selections we were given.
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France
By: Rick
Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2017
Great.
Exceptional itinerary, wonderful hotel and tour guide selections. Louisa also did a terrific job coordinatiing with Butterfield & Robinson on our biking trip the second week.
We have been pleased with her advice and planning in the past, and will definitely look forward to working with her again.
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Advisor
By: K/T Europe
Reviewed on: 19 Jul 2017
Wonderful- resposive, organized, great resources/recs
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Sri Lanka
By: Glen
Reviewed on: 21 Aug 2017
Excellent - very responsive and thoughtful.
Louisa provided the extra touches to make our trip very enjoyable and welcoming at each place we stayed.
We highly recommend her for anyone planning a significant trip.
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A terrific travel agent
By: Ron
Reviewed on: 15 Aug 2017
She is terrific! Always prompt and very helpful with her advice. Somehow, she managed to get us one of the best rooms at the Inn at Loretto. Delightful! Her welcoming note awaiting us at the inn was a nice touch. We will use Louisa for all of our future travel.
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Excellent service
By: FrequentTraveler
Reviewed on: 09 Sep 2017
Always outstanding
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Trip to Blackberry Farm
By: LeahW
Reviewed on: 11 Sep 2017
This was my first time working with Louisa. I usually like to plan trips myself because I read a lot of travel magazines and do a lot of my own research, but working with her was such a time saver (she probably made 10+ calls to the resort ironing out different details of our stay) and she made everything go so smoothly that I see the benefit of working with an advisor even for a relatively simple domestic stay. I also loved her handy itinerary app. I'm looking forward to planning my next trip with her!
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Amalfi Coast / Paris
By: Heath
Reviewed on: 03 Oct 2017
Louisa was the first travel agent we have used. She was as good as advertised and we plan to use her again in the future!
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Advisor
By: Kathy
Reviewed on: 16 Oct 2017
Louisa did a great job organizing our group - which came from different cities on different days, with needs that seem to change frequently. As always her advice was helpful!
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Fantastic, patient, helpful
By: Steve
Reviewed on: 16 Oct 2017
Very easy. She is extremely generous in asking questions up front to get a feel for what we wanted out of our trip. She did a good job of balancing giving us ideas and hearing what we wanted. She then took what we wanted and made sure that we were aware of all the options within our scope. Excellent to work with. And very very nice and responsive. Additionally, her ability to set up us with all the necessary documentation and instructions for any specific itinerary items ahead of time was wildly helpful.
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Simply the Best!
By: Lori
Reviewed on: 27 Oct 2017
Working with Louisa was simply fabulous. Her ability to quickly grasp our style and preference was amazing. In very short order, she was able to provide two wonderful travel plans for our recent trip to Spain. Her advice was spot on and she made booking the travel as easy as the click of a few buttons. Fortunately for us, her attentive service did not stop there. For reasons completely out of Louisa's control, our departure was in jeopardy. The international airline had not properly transferred our passenger info to the domestic airline. We were being told they might not let us on the plane. I simply reached out to Louisa, and she was on it right away. She got the airlines straightened out - and got us on the flight! Little did we know, we would need Louisa's magic touch just 24 hours later. Turns out we made it to Spain but our bags did not! We couldn't get any info from the airline. Louisa was on it again, and within an hour she had located our bags and arranged delivery. Amazing!
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Fantastic Experience and Great Trip
By: BirdDog
Reviewed on: 30 Oct 2017
Louisa was fantastic throughout the whole process. Seamless booking and fantastic ideas for the trip and activities. I will be having Louisa and her team take care of all of our trips moving forward. Great Job!!
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New Zealand
By: Chris
Reviewed on: 26 Nov 2017
She is always amazing to work with.
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Review for Lousia
By: Rod
Reviewed on: 27 Nov 2017
Louisa is a top notch travel advisor. Her knowledge of the island and her recommendations were perfect. From start to finish, she made it a wonderful trip for my wife and I. We are looking forward to booking our next trip with her. She was awesome!
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NYC at Christmas
By: NannyB
Reviewed on: 13 Dec 2017
Wonderful. I explained what we would like for her to do for us and she did it! She snagged “hard to get” show tickets, made our reservations at the best restaurants and suggested a lovely hotel and booked it for us. All we had to do was get ourselves packed and to the airport! We could have never made this happen on our own.
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By: kdd0509
Reviewed on: 03 Jan 2018
Working with Louisa was the perfect decision. She met all of our requests and exceeded our expectations with kind and speedy service.
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Excellent!
By: wood
Reviewed on: 25 Jan 2018
Louisa was a knowledgeable and dependable advisor. Thanks to her, we were well prepared for our trip and did not have to worry about a thing from the time we got on the plane to the time we arrived back home. Thank you, Louisa, for helping our dream trip become a reality!
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Versatile adviser
By: Lindsay
Reviewed on: 20 Jan 2018
Louisa has planned several trips for me and other members of my family, from a safari in Africa with a 75 year old, to long weekends in Europe with my husband, to a spring break trip for a family with two little kids under five in the U.S.
I love that Louisa is able to figure out what will work best for different types of travelers! She knows how to talk to a mom about what will be best on a vacation with young kids, while also planning a honeymoon, or knowing the best guide for a multi-generational safari. It’s the kind of emotional intelligence that makes for a trip that is truly spectacular. Louisa is doing so much more than booking hotels - she is really crafting an experience that is tailored to the kind of trip that will work for each unique scenario. I also find her breadth of knowledge in terms of diverse regions to be super helpful (and amazing!)
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trip to Israel
By: Michael
Reviewed on: 23 Mar 2018
She was great! Came up with options outside the box to fit what I was looking for. Helped bring up issues that I hadn't considered either (transfers, insurance, side trips).
It was great to be able to rely on someone for 100% planning of the trip and have it all executed as well. Will certainly call her again next trip.
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Turks & Caicos
By: Shannon
Reviewed on: 12 Apr 2018
Louisa does a wonderful job. She pays attention to what my family enjoys and recommends destinations accordingly. Louisa has booked our last two spring break trips. We look forward to working with her in the future.
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Boca Grande
By: Erin
Reviewed on: 13 Apr 2018
Louisa was wonderful as always. Very helpful throughout the planning process as well as during the trip. Her recommendations are always spot on!
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Trip to Disney
By: Becky
Reviewed on: 24 Apr 2018
Louisa is the best! She recently helped me plan a trip to Disney for my family. She is so incredibly knowledgeable and truly listened to what kind of trip our family wanted to have. I wasn't even aware of when planning a trip to Disney that there are so many details and she helped me with them all! I would have been completely lost without her! She was incredibly organized and set up reminders to let me know when it was time to schedule reservations 6 months in advance. She is so wonderful to work with and I can't thank her enough. Our trip definitely would not have been so amazing if it wasn't for her planning! I appreciate her help and guidance so much and would definitely plan another trip with her in the very near future! Thank you Louisa!
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The best
By: Hyder
Reviewed on: 26 May 2018
Very helpful! She made the trip so seemless. We plan on using her again for future ventures. I can’t thank her enough and I will certainly refer her to all my friends.
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Great Trip
By: Joe
Reviewed on: 27 May 2018
Louisa did a wonderful job taking care of all the details and keeping our father/son trip packed with activity!
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Great planning!
By: NannyB
Reviewed on: 07 Jun 2018
Louisa is easy to work with and familiar with many destinations! If not, she will research them! She also knows how to find activities that appeal to the different interests and ages or the travel group. She is working on three additional trips for me now!
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formula 1
By: kim
Reviewed on: 25 Jun 2018
She is always a pleasure to work with.
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Incredible Honeymoon
By: NYC Traveler
Reviewed on: 22 Aug 2018
It was phenomenal working with Louisa. She helped me plan my honeymoon, which my wife still can’t believe how amazing and perfect it was.
I have difficulty letting go of the reins, but after my initial discussion with Louisa I knew I found the best travel advisor. She was so nice, knowledgeable and responsive. With minimal input she knew exactly what I wanted and was so real in her responses - “you’ll love this”, “this is a must see/do”, “you can skip that”, “I think you’ll like this better.” It was so refreshing and she was totally right!
Everything was perfect from start to finish. She saw to every detail and special experience. You have to work with Louisa! I can’t wait to work with her again soon and for many many years to come!
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Fabulous!
By: TRD
Reviewed on: 01 Aug 2018
Louisa was friendly, responsive, and engaged. Her recommendations were all on point, especially her dining recommendations, which were out of this world. We got terrific upgrades at two of the properties where we stayed and quick feedback when we weren't satisfied with one property (for a variety of idiosyncratic reasons; we think the owners may have been out of town when we stayed) and when we had a lost luggage mishap. We have already been recommending Louisa to all our friends and family and will certainly use her again on future travels.
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Everything Covered
By: Joe
Reviewed on: 03 Aug 2018
Louisa helped our family pick a destination that was perfect for the wide age range of children we have. Everything was taken care of and she proactively helped us with flight changes because of airline cancellations.
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Son Bonyola
By: anonymous
Reviewed on: 09 Sep 2018
It was wonderful! She was very helpful in finding a unique opportunity that met all our needs!
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Baltic cruise
By: Mbb
Reviewed on: 25 Aug 2018
Wonderful , professional
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Louisa
By: Ron
Reviewed on: 06 Sep 2018
Excellent. She went the extra mile to assure that all went well! From contingency plans when the airlines had problems, to reconnecting with my driver when I misplaced my phone and couldn’t contact him.
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Great getaway to Inn at Perry Cabin
By: Leah W
Reviewed on: 11 Sep 2018
Louisa helped us plan a great quick getaway to the Inn at Perry Cabin. She had a lot of insider knowledge about the area, as she grew up nearby. Her recommendations really helped complete our trip. Louisa is always wonderful to work with!
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Knowledgeable and responsive
By: Eric from Washington DC
Reviewed on: 01 Oct 2018
Louisa was great. She knew so much about the property and helped guide us to the perfect accommodations for us. She took care of every detail including booking our activities, meals, and spa appointments. The planning was helpful and comprehensive.
Louisa was also extremely responsive. When the hurricane was threatening to alter our plans, she worked with the property to rearrange our schedules and give us maximum flexibility in case we needed to leave early, which we did. We were very grateful for all the last-minute changes.
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Awesome Trip! Thanks To Louisa
By: Llewelyn
Reviewed on: 30 Sep 2018
Louisa was prompt in her replies. She listened to our interest , preferences and stayed within budget without compromising quality. Her attention to detail was greatly appreciated . For example, the recommended tipping amount came in useful.
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beyond expectations
By: DIY Traveller
Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2018
As longtime do-it-yourselfer travelers, who are pretty tight with the travel budget, we had not planned to use an advisor.
But our son-in-law and daughter had hired Louisa Gehring for their honeymoon and subsequent trips and their experience was extraordinary.
Since part of the trip was a gift from them, we went ahead and had Louisa plan the entire trip.
Undecided where to 'add on' to the gift portion of the trip, we put Louisa through the wringer with trial ideas, down to the lodgings and activities. She was a wealth of information and creativity after listening and probing to understand our travel style and tastes.
Finally deciding on a course of action with Louisa's considerable help, she was swift to implement down to minute details.
the app she populated with fingertip information made each day easy and relaxing knowing everything we needed was there.
And finally, and perhaps most importantly, the hotels and creative ideas were outstanding. Louisa is an A+ professional.
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Every detail perfectly planned!
By: Rineey
Reviewed on: 21 Oct 2018
Louisa planned out the perfect trip for my wife and I, encompassing a two week itinerary in Italy (Capri, Positano in the Amalfi Coast and Tuscany). From air travel, to hotels, excursions, restaurant reservations, drivers and train tickets, every detail was perfectly orchestrated. We look forward to having Louisa plan future trips for us!
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Always easy
By: NannyB
Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2018
She plans so well...makes our part simple.
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Amazing Trip
By: AnastasiaB
Reviewed on: 25 Oct 2018
Louisa is so easy to work with and was so attentive to our needs from the moment we first spoke. She also made several suggestions and bookings for tours that were true highlights of our trip. We made several last minute changes to our itinerary and she was gracious and accommodating. In addition, a tour time changed while we were on our trip and she was able to handle everything while keeping it stress-free for us! We are so grateful we worked with her and highly recommend her.
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California trip
By: Michael's review
Reviewed on: 29 Oct 2018
First class, always available and very flexible while guiding us to the finest accommodations and well planned schedule. Travelled with another couple and they were very impressed by the entire trip. Thanks for the advice on how much time to spend in each destination, and what to avoid- spot on. Great job and thanks to Louisa
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Great advisor
By: Australian traveler
Reviewed on: 12 Dec 2018
Very knowledgeable and competent. Easy to work with. Great depth of experience. Highly recommend.
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Wonderful trip!
By: Nanny B.
Reviewed on: 15 Dec 2018
Louisa is fabulous. She is very detail oriented and keeps up with travelers while on their trip! We made last minute changes which she handled seamlessly although she was also traveling and working.
Louisa called with a last minute opportunity for us to see a performance which became the highlight of our trip, if not also a highlight of our lives.
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- - Special perks and extra amenities
- - An experienced travel guide whom you can rely on before, during, and after the trip
- - Exclusive luxury resorts and properties
- - Once in a lifetime experiences
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