"TravelMaven was instrumental in making my bucket list trip to Africa come true. They arranged out internal flights, hotels and safari experience. Every business that they partnered with were amazing. We had countless questions about packing, money, safety, itinerary requests etc and Barry never made us feel like a bother. 100% recommend!!"
"Very Professional Tours. I have taken four tours with Travel Maven, one as a Solo Traveller and three with my spouse. Barry is knowledgeable about all his Tour locations, and employs local professionals to ensure any unique destination is expertly covered. The trips are well planned, and using an App to share - and adjust as needed - the daily schedule is very helpful. I will use TravelMaven again"
“Exceed all my expectations. I didn’t want to close my eyes in case I missed anything. Excellent guides who shared lots of current information and historical facts of sites. Barry you have selected a good team to work with and you’re an excellent guide, historian, concierge. Thank you for making my top bucket list item, stress free and so enjoyable. I may do it again. (Best of SOUTH AFRICA)”
“The small group experiences Barry offers are second to none. His research, contacts, and hard work are reflected in every amazing detail. Once you go, you will know!”
"Barry and Ursula, thanks for making our week in Germany so much fun. The Christmas Markets were charming, and I really enjoyed our time together."
"My trip to Paris was amazing, a great way to see the beautiful city. I hope to go on another trip with Barry and his company, the people were great. Thanks."
“TravelMaven is the absolute BEST travel company to travel with. Not only do they travel to the coolest destinations, they take care of all the details, are meticulous with travel arrangements and ensure a good experience for the travellers. In addition, they are always receptive to special requests. I have now travelled to 5 destinations with them and highly recommend them. I look forward to future trips with TravelMaven.”
"I just wanted to thank you for such an amazing trip (to Paris)! I loved it. It was great to have everything planned and it was amazing that we saw so much in such a short time. The trip was perfect for me. Your enjoyment of travel is infectious and I’ve been telling everyone who will listen, that your philosophy of a travel business is off the charts (great). I check out your web page often and dream about joining you on another travel adventure."
“We loved our time in Cape Town. We had no idea it was so amazing. We loved being only in two hotels for 2 weeks and we were so close to everything in Cape Town. The flexible schedule and free time worked great for us so we could combine our wish list items and group activities. Plus the safaris were everything we hoped for. As our second week accommodations bordered on Kruger National Park we could often see wildlife while having dinner!”
"We had an amazing recent experience on TravelMaven’s Best of South Africa Tour, with the added Victoria Falls extension. From start to finish, everything was perfectly planned and executed. Barry and Ursula, the owners, were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, always ensuring we were well taken care of. They truly went above and beyond, catering to our every need throughout the trip. The itinerary was exceptional, with multiple nights in each city! It was seamlessly organized from outings in Cape Town, to wineries near Stellenbosch, to safaris in Kruger, to the awesome inspiring visit to Victoria Falls. We felt comfortable and safe at every location. If you are looking for a hassle-free, memorable, and enriching travel experience, we highly recommend this tour."
“Can you imagine standing on top of Table Mountain in Cape Town South Africa? Looking down on the ocean and water front and the city? Can you imagine eating breakfast on the deck of a lodge overlooking the Crocodile River on the edge of Kruger National Park? Watching hippos in the water and elephants on the bank? I don’t have to, they are now part of my memories not my imagination.
This trip to South Africa was a life time dream come true. Thanks to Barry’s expertise and planning the trip went perfectly. All my want-to-dos were checked and then some. Just the right amount of planned excursions and free time. Great accommodation and meals, so all in all a superb trip."
"Barry organized a long trip through Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia for us. He found unbelievable deals on flights, and helped us use my timeshare in a couple of places."
"Awesome trip (Best of SOUTH AFRICA). Barry is well organized, personable and fun. Loved how he kept in touch with What’s App and Travefy. No matter where we were we were were only a short text away.”
"TravelMaven planned a 10 day trip for my assistant to Prague last spring. Barry was great to work with, and I couldn't believe how easy the process was. Best part: he definitely saved us more than his fees."
"Our trip to South Africa with TravelMaven was amazing. We are novice travelers and found Barry’s advice and guidance invaluable. South Africa is an amazing country! The best part was that by travelling in a small group, plans could be adjusted as needed (weather, or based on our requests). A trip of a lifetime and memories that will last forever. Thanks."
"TravelMaven’s group vacation was our first choice for a trip to South Africa a few years ago. We wanted to sit back and be guided and have all the bookings, except airline, looked after. We know that Barry’s choice of hotels and activities is extremely well researched. The groups are kept small and we felt that we got great value for our $s. Highly recommend!! We are hoping to join him this November for a trip to Vietnam."
"I want to thank you so much for the trip of a lifetime. I really appreciate all of your time spent to help us experience the most of South Korea. The cultural experience was amazing. When I attended school I always failed history but if you had been my teacher I would have passed and really enjoyed it. Your knowledge and life experiences were so interesting."
“My husband and I are home from our Best of South Africa tour, what a fantastic trip! Barry and his Travel Maven group know how to balance seeing all the sites and doing the activities, with plenty of free time to explore on your own. We highly recommend this tour, and if you feel like adding some extra time in the Cape area like we did, Barry can help with that too!”
"Thanks again for a wonderful trip TravelMaven! Your experience, familiarity and commentary really made this trip for me Barry! I can’t imagine how many hours we would lose and frustration just trying to get around if we tried to visit this country (South Korea) on our own! Best wishes and hoping to travel with you again!"
"I have travelled with TravelMaven to South Korea and on the South Africa Safari, with Barry as the tour lead. Both trips had excellent itineraries, and allowed a good balance of structure and free time. Really good value too. He is knowledgeable and flexible. I enjoyed TravelMaven tours so much I have signed up for Haida Gwaii and Japan for 2025, and recommend his tours to all my friends."
"Paris, a beautiful city, and the quiet centrally located boutique hotel with it wholesome tasty breakfasts served so well to set me on each day’s discovery. And your well-balanced itinerary between the city’s icons and quaint streets lined with outdoor cafes and shops combined with your gentle infusion of history and background insured I not only saw the city but truly ‘felt’ Paris. In short, you made my holiday unique, a most memorable experience. Yes, Barry, you are most certainly a Travel Maven!"
"Just returned from Travel Maven’s Best of South Africa Tour. This was a small group (8), who travelled to Capetown, Stellenbosch (wine country), and Kruger for several safaris. We added on Victoria Falls. The trip was well organized, the intinerary was excellent and Barry and Ursula were friendly, responsive and very helpful. Attention to detail was fantastic, and it was obvious our safety, comfort and enjoyment was the priority. We would happily book with Travel Maven again."
"We loved the Cape Town and Kruger experiences and the group dynamics were perfect... Barry's small group tour...was a perfect blend of group sightseeing and individual freedom to explore. His knowledge helped to create a memorable vacation."
"We went on a Rotary trip with TravelMaven to South Korea , Singapore and Vietnam . I was very happy with the whole trip and how well it was organized. All of our accommodations were just great. And Barry kept us well informed on any changes to our itinerary"
"Have done 2 tours now with TravelMaven. I wouldn't hesitate to book another one. Both were well organized, small group, with plenty of time to explore on our own in addition to the scheduled excursions."
“I liked all of the activities, but I think I enjoyed the hiking the best. I liked the fact that there was a variety from one day to the next. The bike trip was fun, and I liked the free day. And one of the best things for me was hearing all your stories about your time there, and all of the information you provided about North Korea, the Korean culture, etc.
"(Kruger) was an amazing trip. I’d highly recommend this to anyone who has an African safari on their bucket list but thought it might be outside their comfort zone or budget. I’ve got to hand it to Barry, he has put together an awesome itinerary for a price that is affordable. The week in Cape Town was a surprising bonus to this trip of a lifetime."
“'I love Paris in the springtime' kept ringing in my head after my amazing trip there in April 2019. Our small hotel near Notre Dame Cathedral (which tragically burned the day after we left) was a comfortable and convenient location. Our host with his knowledge and pre-arranged tours for our small group enabled us to see so much in a week."
"I had always wanted to visit Paris, and the city lived up to my expectations. I also enjoyed Barry's tour planning - we stayed in one boutique hotel for the whole week, and walked all over the city - something that wouldn't have been possible with a larger group."
“Barry, I just want you to know what a fantastic trip (Best of SOUTH AFRICA) I had with you. Everyone from our drivers in Stellenbosch to CD Tours in Kruger were so professional and knowledgeable. Thanks again for a trip of a life time. Definitely a bucket list trip."
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