Here is what our clients have shared about traveling with us:
Location:
Barton C. — London
MAY 2026
"Alessia was terrific. She knows London forwards and back and was thoughtful, proactive and responsive in curating suggestions for our weeklong stay. Having been in London multiple times before, we were looking for things off the beaten path. Rather than just ticking through a prefab menu of options, Alessia took the time to 'read' our preferences and fitted London experiences, hotel and dining suggestions to us, rather than the other way around. As a further multiplier, Alessia's tour guide introductions were outstanding. (From painful experience, a guide who is mediocre or worse is worse than having none at all.) And, she readily and reliably procured Premier League tickets, taking all mystery out of that process. We look forward to working with Alessia again, and highly recommend Alessia to others."
Who: Bart & Jessica, a couple who had visited London numerous times, looking for a fresh experience for a celebratory birthday trip.
Melody D. — Australia
MARCH 2026
"We had so much fun! All of the adventures and activities were perfect. Kids and I can't agree on the 'best' thing, but we very much enjoyed all of our time in Byron Bay, boat tour of Sydney Harbor, Phillip Island and the penguins, Blue Mountains, the bridge climb, and bike tour in Melbourne. Lune Bakery in Melbourne was a very special treat as well, and we found one in Sydney too! Our guides were all different, but all special in their own ways."
Who: Melody traveling with two teenage kids, first visit to Australia over spring break.
Will P. — Switzerland
MARCH 2026
"The itinerary, accommodations, transportation, and meals were all great and well chosen. Our ski day in Italy is one of the best days I can remember with a great finish at the delicious and entertaining, hilarious Chez Heinie."
John E. — Turks and Caicos
FEBRUARY 2026
"Alessia is always thorough, responsive and eager to help find vacation gems that adhere to whatever parameters she has been tasked with. She is a consummate professional, but not stale, and a pleasure to work with."
Ruth H. — Patagonia
JANUARY 2026
"This was my first time working with Alessia Bell and it was a great experience. She was knowledgeable and well informed and was able to curate a trip for me that exceeded my expectations. Notably, she was accessible during the planning process to answer all my questions and adequately prepare me for my new experiences. I appreciate that she understood my preferences and sensibilities which I believe is important when selecting venues. I look forward to working with her again on future travels."
William C. — Brazil
JANUARY 2026
"Exceptional assistance. Cares, understands. Nothing too large or too small. Knows people, has connections, has experiences. Again, she understands what is involved, why we do this, sensitive and empathetic."
Leslie K. — Japan
DECEMBER 2025
"Alessia, you clearly researched and spent a ton of time thinking through every detail for us. You understood what we were hoping to experience and made it happen. Transports: every transport was seamless and perfect. Guides: the guides were great, super knowledgeable, nice, strong communicators, and flexible. Hotels: we loved them all. I know you spent a ton of time thinking through the best hotels for our needs and you crushed it. They were each excellent and different from each other. Food: delicious, every meal was great. Skiing at Niseko was superb. The big experience was something the whole family loved and it's the little details that made it top notch. We look forward to planning our next trip with you!"
Sheila W. — Australia
DECEMBER 2025
"We wanted to thank you through the jet lag haze for an extraordinary trip that exceeded all of our expectations. Our family made memories for a lifetime thanks to the two of you, and we are so grateful. Kangaroo Island was the family favorite, but every place was magical, and we felt very well-supported, including when bummer weather caused changes! We definitely want to come back to experience the reef without the storm, and overall we left huge fans of all things Aussie. Thanks again, so much, for such a brilliant experience."
Susanne G. — Eastern Europe
DECEMBER 2025
"We had a wonderful trip! It managed to please everyone in the group, and it was a big group. Christmas markets in Vienna were great. Fan favorites were the cooking class in Vienna and glass blowing in Prague, as well as the tours that went into VIP spaces, the roof of the church in Vienna and the inside of the library in Prague felt very special. The tour guides were all amazing. Prague was beautiful, a storybook city with gorgeous light, and the hotel was full of charm. The hotel in Vienna had exceptional service. All of the transit and drivers were great. The concert in Vienna was a surprise hit. Would we travel with Alessia Bell Travel again and recommend her to others? Of course. Already done!"
Selim B. — Spain & Holland
NOVEMBER 2025
"Trips in Spain and Holland went quite well, in fact seamlessly. Thank you as always to you, your associates, and your on-the-ground affiliates. Ruth and Elise are both delighted with your choice of hotel in Madrid and found Madrid fascinating and very welcoming in general. Your ambassador Mercedes in Spain couldn't have been more accommodating, kind and considerate, as were all the rest of the arrangements in both Spain and The Netherlands. You are spoiling us with your attention to details!"
Lauren S. — France
NOVEMBER 2025
"Working with Alessia was just perfection! She really understood the assignment and created a perfect itinerary for our epic girls trip to Paris."
Sebastian G. — Chicago
NOVEMBER 2025
"Alessia Bell Travel organized an amazing trip for us. Everything was curated, their relationship with the hotel allowed us to get a free upgrade and we got the nicest personal welcome note from them. You feel like a VIP when you book with Alessia Bell Travel."
Tony S. — Wyoming & Montana
SEPTEMBER 2025
"Fantastic trip. Private full day tours through Yellowstone were our most memorable although the horse whisperer experience was a close second. All dining experiences were great but I highly recommend the new restaurant at Four Seasons hotel, Steadfire Chophouse. Food, service and view were not to be beat. Accommodations, dining, and service were all wonderful. Would we travel with Alessia Bell Travel again and recommend her to others? Definitely. Already planning Alaska for June 2027."
Melody D. — Turkey
AUGUST 2025
"Every detail of our trip was meticulously planned in a way that incorporated who we are and what we're interested in. They even considered the timing so as to make sure we didn't feel rushed or overwhelmed. At the same time, we were never bored and we feel like we left no stone uncovered during our 5 days and 6 nights in Turkey. This would have been impossible to plan on our own, so I'm so grateful for Alessia and her local partners, who orchestrated such a wonderful trip for us that will forever be a core memory for our family."
Jennifer C. — Italy
AUGUST 2025
"Thank you for planning an unforgettable family trip for us, we are so grateful for you! Until we meet again, Italy."
Lila & Jon C. — Greece
JULY 2025
"Alessia planned a trip of a lifetime to Greece for us. She was absolutely amazing right from the first phone call and presented us with many options for the trip's itinerary. She planned the most perfect trip for us mixing history and tours with fabulous days of relaxation on land and sea. So thankful I listened to her and booked those boat days because they were the highlight of this trip. I cannot wait to plan my next adventure with her because I know it's going to be unforgettable."
Jennifer B. — France & Spain
JULY 2025
"Alessia planned a fun, action-packed trip for our family with teens to France and Spain in July. She advised us on picking the perfect Backroads trip for our interests, followed by a cultural showcase of Paris, a first time visit for our teens and the first visit in 15 years for my husband and me. We felt cared for and attended to at every turn and I truly enjoyed being free of planning and logistics for the trip!"
Carolyn D. — Italy & Switzerland
JUNE 2025
"Alessia is amazing! She listened carefully to what we wanted for our trip to Switzerland and Italy and then executed it beautifully. The destinations were gorgeous, the hotels impeccable and the tours perfectly planned to suit our needs. Alessia really listened to what we wanted and took care of every detail. She found activities and restaurants that worked perfectly for our 10-year-old twins as well as for me and my husband. From securing tickets to The Last Supper and arranging city guides to planning gorgeous boat rides along the Ligurian Coast, Alessia delivered exactly what we wanted. It was a truly unforgettable and stress-free trip for our family!"
Will P. — Iceland
JUNE 2025
"Alessia helped our family of five plan an epic Iceland adventure despite short notice. Her professional and organized approach was confidence-inspiring and led to an ideally curated and flawless trip that our family will always remember."
Selim B. — Rome
APRIL 2025
"Happy to report that all went extremely well with the transportation, hotel hospitality, etc. They upended my prejudice about Roman hospitality, or rather the lack of it; it was exceptional! No doubt under your guidance, the small touches made it special, to start with the framed photo followed by champagne and fruit. Thank you for caring so much; I am running out of superlatives. The 50th birthday party was a huge success. The organization and hospitality were flawless and done with the ultimate sophistication and great taste. I think you are making us used to a higher standard of taste and quality."
Michael B. — Italy
APRIL 2025
"Each restaurant and each incredible experience were met with the same effusive, if not astonished, comment: 'Alessia does it again!' The only real not so 'good' was that Alessia has spoiled us for travel for the rest of our lives! That said, we will only now plan trips with Alessia. Alessia takes travel to a whole different level. It almost feels impossible to overstate how good ABT is."
Jennifer B. — Scotland
APRIL 2025
"Alessia planned a truly immersive getaway to Scotland for our family with two teens. We enjoyed a combination of Edinburgh culture, Highlands hiking and biking, golf near St Andrews, and historic castles. The best part was the seamless and efficient luxury of having a wonderful local driver ensuring we never had to worry about parking, traffic, packing the car, or left hand driving. I really appreciated not having to be the trip leader so I could finally relax on vacation!"
Jennifer C. — St. Lucia
APRIL 2025
"Alessia goes above and beyond and we will never travel without her expertise and guidance again. Thank you for the personal touches as well which made our anniversary trip unforgettable."
Arthur H. — Anguilla
FEBRUARY 2025
"Working with Alessia was a real pleasure. She was very knowledgeable about our destination (Anguilla), and her recommendations for our resort, local restaurants, and excursions were spot on. A wonderful experience."
Jas S. — Kauai
AUGUST 2024
"Working with Alessia on our recent trip to Kauai was seamless and fun! As you can imagine, I was feeling overwhelmed planning an adventurous 8-day itinerary for 10 people ranging in age from 4 to 76. Alessia didn't bat an eye, she stepped in immediately to offer amazing suggestions, reach out to her vendors and partners on details, and gather the needed information from us to recommend, plan and book our entire itinerary within a week. Alessia is experienced, kind and well-traveled, and I was thrilled to work with her. I cannot wait to plan future trips with Alessia!"
Miriam I. — Italy
JULY 2024
"I just returned home from a 'bucket list' trip to Italy with my husband that Alessia helped me plan and it was absolutely incredible! Our trip exceeded all of my expectations. The logistics were seamless and all the details were so thoughtful. Alessia really listened to our priorities and helped us create an incredible itinerary, including a once in a lifetime foodie experience. I also really appreciate that she helped us with everything including restaurant reservations, hotels, and experiences. My least favorite part of traveling is the planning, it really sucks the joy out of it. Working with Alessia made this a vacation rather than a trip, and I am so glad I worked with her!"
Kate G. — Italy & England
JULY 2024
"We had a fantastic experience working with Alessia on a dream vacation to Italy and England. After listening carefully to our ideas, she translated them into a phenomenal two weeks filled with wonderful experiences in absolutely gorgeous settings. Her recommendations are impeccable and she attended to every detail. Alessia's eye for beauty, personal warmth and passion for creating experiences of a lifetime make her a pleasure to work with. We couldn't recommend her more highly."
Rachel S. — Italy
JULY 2024
"The anniversary trip Alessia planned for us in Italy was beyond wonderful. We loved everything! She planned out each detail but also listened to our need for plenty of unscheduled time. She chose wonderful boutique hotels, perfect for different reasons. We traveled with such ease and didn't worry about anything, thoroughly enjoying ourselves. Alessia included unique touches that showed how carefully she crafted the itinerary and how much she cares. Before this trip, we rarely traveled because we found it too stressful, and now we are already planning next summer's trip with Alessia with our teenage kids joining. Alessia opened up a whole new world for us and we are so grateful!"
Marcy C. — Mexico
MAY 2024
"Alessia designed literally the best trip to Mexico to celebrate my milestone birthday! When I say it was PERFECT, it really was. Communication was crystal clear throughout the process, the room choice was stunning, and our gorgeous hotel treated us with so much thoughtfulness, warmth, and special touches as her clients. I've already planned my next trip with Alessia, this time to Aspen!"
Jennifer B. — Costa Rica
APRIL 2024
"Alessia is on top of every detail and prioritized our personal preferences and comfort during our trip to Costa Rica. Her suggestions were a great mix of fun and relaxation that were perfect for our family. The itinerary app was an added bonus that kept everyone up-to-date and engaged. We are already daydreaming about planning our next trip with Alessia!"
Sebastian G. — Italy & England
2024
"Alessia Bell Travel went above and beyond to make our trip special, from the initial planning to managing issues along the way to welcoming personal notes at our destinations. Very hand selected properties, personal approach to our specific wishes and regular check-ins. Perfect travel partner!"