Swain DestinationsReviews of swaindestinations.com

The trip was perfectly planned, with all aspects absolutely top rate. All tour guides were top notch, everything was perfectly on time.

Anniversary Trip We had an amazing 3 week anniversary trip to Australia thanks to Swain Destinations. We got a taste of cities and nature, and I fulfilled my dream of scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Getting a personalized trip plan made sure I wouldn't miss out on the most important part of the trip for me. Swain planned out every detail for us, so we did not have to worry about drivers, where to go, or what activities to do at all. Every location helped us celebrate as well. This made the entire experience nothing but enjoyable. While we were in-country, we got text messages a day ahead of anything we needed to know - departures, tours, drivers, etc. Nina, our trip consultant, selected some of the most amazing stays for us and managed to balance a variety of interests with relaxation as well. I never would have been able to pull this off without her knowledge and assistance. Swain came recommended by a friend, and I whole-heartedly pass that recommendation on to anyone looking to travel to Australia or New Zealand (our next trip with Swain, fingers crossed).

We had a fantastic 4 weeks in Australia, designed by Swain! All of the arrangements went off without a hitch and were perfect! We were never left hanging or wondering if we would be picked up, met, etc. Many thanks to George and the team of folks who made this trip possible. This was a trip of a lifetime and is at the top of our list for experiences. We can't wait to return!

Everything was perfect. Wouldn’t change a thing!

I just spent two delightful weeks in Australia and George and the Swain team was on top of everything! Hotels, flights, tours … all great! I will be back and most definitely will use the Swain team again! Thank you for the best experience ever!

All of our thanks to George and the Swain Destinations team! We've just returned from just short of 4 weeks in Australia and New Zealand, and the trip was fantastic! The tour was constructed by Swain working closely with my travel consultant in the states, and the tour operators selected for each day were flexible, knowledgable and fantastic! There were a couple of instances where there were glitches, and George was there with help, humor and flexibility. Strongly reccomended, and we'll use them again when we return.

I would give 10 stars if it was available. Swain Destinations planned and executed perfectly our 3 week trip to New Zealand. Everything coalesced to make a memorable vacation. The Itinerary had a variety of experiences and also allowed a perfect amount of personal exploration. We flew to each destination city, with specific communication from George Swain, and everything went so smoothly. We were notified daily of our excursions or flights, and the drivers names to look out for. No one missed a beat! It worked like a Swiss clock… (we had all morning flights, so we could arrive at a new city, with plenty of time to explore.) The guides that were chosen for us, for each city, actually made the trip. They each brought New Zealand to life. We are a very curious couple, so the guides responded so well to our enthusiasm. We had one possible glitch for a flight due to weather. It ended up being fine, and it was then that we realized how conscientious George is. We felt very taken care of, in all aspects… Which allowed us to fully embrace the beauty of New Zealand. I must give a shout out to the St Moritz (Queenstown) and their daily breakfasts… Heavenly….. Mahalo Nui Loa to George Swain and Linda Lewis at The Travel store - Brentwood, Claudia and John Wright

We had a great itinerary and every detail was arranged for us. There were a few setbacks, mostly weather related, and the Swain team was easy to reach and very responsive. Definitely recommend this company for trips to New Zealand and Australia!