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I was surprised by how much this 11-day tour of South Africa included.
I was surprised by how much this 11-day tour of South Africa included. The accommodations and tour guides provided by CharlieTheTraveler were perfect for the trip. I...
I felt CharlieTheTraveler knew exactly what I was looking for in a tour of South Africa.
I felt CharlieTheTraveler knew exactly what I was looking for in a tour of South Africa. I wanted structure, which they provided in daily tours, but I also wanted so...
I will definitely keep this company in mind for my next non-business trip!
I have traveled a lot for work, but I needed a trip away for fun. In my travels, I heard about CharlieTheTraveler and their tours around the world. They delivered in...
Every day of the 11-day trip was organized and planned seamlessly so everything was smooth.
I wanted to take a unique trip with my spouse, but many touring companies were cheesy, unorganized, and seemed boring. I came across CharlieTheTraveler and discovere...
CharlieTheTraveler made me a believer in touring companies!
CharlieTheTraveler made me a believer in touring companies! I never had a great experience with other companies, as I always felt I was either too bored or too activ...
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I am very disorganized when it comes to planning, so I was thankful to find CharlieTheTraveler tours.
I am very disorganized when it comes to planning, so I was thankful to find CharlieTheTraveler tours. I booked the trip to South Africa because of the balance of nat...
I would recommend CharlieTheTraveler to anyone who is looking for an adventurous yet relaxing trip.
I love animals, so the numerous wildlife tours I was brought on in South Africa was right down my alley. I could not have planned a more perfect trip, as it was very...
I found CharlieTheTraveler very organized in all of the activities they planned.
I found CharlieTheTraveler very organized in all of the activities they planned. They seemed to think of everything while preparing me for my trip to South Africa. I...
I would have never had enough patience to sit down and plan everything CharlieTheTraveler planned for this trip.
When I booked my trip to South Africa, I was mostly excited about the wildlife I would see. Within hours of arriving, we were brought on tour of Kruger National Park...
I felt confident booking through CharlieTheTraveler as they were organized and had great reviews on all of their tours.
I felt confident booking through CharlieTheTraveler as they were organized and had great reviews on all of their tours. I wanted to go to South Africa and found thei...
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We are extremely happy with Paul and the places we have seen.
We are extremely happy with Paul and the places we have seen. He is very flexib...
It was evident CharlieTheTraveler goes the extra mile in planning and organizing their trips, especially for the trip to South Africa that I booked.
It was evident CharlieTheTraveler goes the extra mile in planning and organizing their trips, especially for the trip to South Africa that I booked. It was authentic...
I am a conservationist, so I appreciated the trip to South Africa through CharlieTheTraveler.
I am a conservationist, so I appreciated the trip to South Africa through CharlieTheTraveler. The tours of the natural parks and the tour around Saint Lucia Game Res...
I felt blessed to find CharlieTheTraveler did all of this for their customers.
I personally struggle when I travel abroad, as there is so much research that goes into finding activities, planning the transportation to and from places, and picki...
Each of the tours by CharlieTheTraveler included so many exciting activities, so it was an easy decision to book my trip to South Africa through them.
Each of the tours by CharlieTheTraveler included so many exciting activities, so it was an easy decision to book my trip to South Africa through them. I was pleased ...
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My trip to South Africa was perfect!
My trip to South Africa was perfect! I loved every minute of the trip planned by CharlieTheTraveler. Every tour brought a new experience. I appreciated that there wa...
I never imagined there to be so much to see in terms of natural landscapes in South Africa.
I never imagined there to be so much to see in terms of natural landscapes in South Africa. However, CharlieTheTraveler knew the perfect spots to bring us. I was ama...
I knew there was a lot to do in South Africa, but CharlieTheTraveler seemed to know the best of the activities.
I knew there was a lot to do in South Africa, but CharlieTheTraveler seemed to know the best of the activities. I was provided first-class treatment from the minute ...
This was a great addition to a wonderful trip!
I always thought South Africa to be a hub of cultural experiences. When CharlieTheTraveler promised a trip of natural site tours, I was intrigued. I was amazed at ho...
I found a good balance of scheduled activities/travel and personal time on this trip to South Africa.
I found a good balance of scheduled activities/travel and personal time on this trip to South Africa. CharlieTheTraveler did not overwhelm me with too much to do and...
Editor’s Take
Most trip and cruise reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guides, travel or cruise company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
By and large the demographic that takes river cruises are affluent older travelers seeking a relaxing vacation, and expecting to be well looked after. The expectations when it comes to customer service, quality of lectures and guided tours, meals, and general comfortability are fairly high among this group.
Positive river cruise reviews often highlight the personal attention received from engaging guides and ship staff. Professionalism plays a big role, as well as room size and ease of getting around the ship.
Disappointing reviews may result from those travelers who were expecting a more luxurious cruise, or perhaps were traveling with a handicapped person. Most river cruises are not terribly well equipped for wheelchairs or scooters, though there are some exceptions.
If you want a professional take on River Cruising, see the Travelstride River Cruise Guide »
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