Testimonials

We just returned from the trip of a lifetime –two weeks in India. Starting in Delhi, we made our way to Agra, explored 4 cities in the state Rajasthan, and ended in Mumbai. Throughout the trip, we marveled at the rich history and culture of India and the stunning architecture of her temples and forts. We happily indulged in the rich vegetarian cuisine, which included street food, Rajasthani specialities, and many of our favorites like idli sambar. I want to extend a special thanks to our friends at Optimal Travel Services who crafted a thoughtful itinerary, leveraged their network for outstanding local guides and drivers, and made sure we received incredible trip. B.Harris, India, Nov 2024

We truly enjoyed Rajasthan, our dream to see Raj Mahal was unbelievable! The vibrancy of culture, colours & history truly outshine the richness of India, R.Cowen, India, Dec 2024

Our trip to Norway was well organised with unimaginable experieces– H.Hirani, Aug 2024

We had an amazing time in Thailand and Laos. We appreciated those unique experiences that you had included, which we would not have considered if we had to plan ourselves! –R. Patel, Thailand, Feb 2024

Beautiful country to explore and enjoy the foods and culture of Indonesia, We truly loved Java and Sumatra islands – .L. Finch, Indonesia June 2024

Morocco truly fascinated us with history, culture and landscapes!. D.D, Morocco, April 2024

It was on our bucketlist to experience an Opera in open-air theatre. John had designed the itinerary meticulously around Verona in Italy giving us ample of time to see two shows and inbetween to explore other parts of the region! –S.Pandya, Italy, Sept 2024

What a great trip to Central India, we had never expected to see tigers and your recommendation for those boutique properties were beyond our imagination. AS the manager camp took care of us as if we were part of their family! J.Maison, Central India, January 2024

These places are beyond our imagination! We loved Patagonia, and the landscapes are just unbelievable and awe-inspiring! Thank you for making our dream come true! V.Smith, Chile & Australia, Dec 2023

Love the trip to Kerala, India! Thank you for everything! M.Collen, Kerala India, Dec 2023

We were truly amazed by Thailand and thank you for organising the trip meticulously, ensuring that we enjoyed the local festival of Loi Krathong, which we had never heard of until you had mentioned it! It was truly a remarkable event, and also the rafting trip into the jungles of Thailand was an adventure worth all the efforts. All the hotels you provided were truly 5-star hotels! Thank you for organising a remarkable trip of our lifetime- H.G & D.V, Thailand, Nov 2023

Our friend who had travelled with your company to Far East recommended us, and we are so grateful that we got you to organise our trip to Vietnam, your insightful knowledge was truly remarkable! We truly loved the region of Ninh Binh which we had never heard of until you recommended it to us! All the hotels chosen were to our liking and we loved every place – P.Mcdonald, Vietnam Aug 2023

Thank you for organising our family holiday to Bali, we truly loved all the experiences and the beach property you recommended. C. Mandavia, Bali, July 2023

What an amazing landscape to marvel at on this earth! We had the best time of our lives. All was well organised, together with the once-in-a-lifetime Alaska cruise! –W.S, British Colombia, June 2023

We truly loved the islands of Malta, thank you for insightful tips to explore this island! S.D, Malta, May 2023

What a great trip over the Easter to Peru and Bolivia, embarking on Machu Picchu was our dream! We made it and the culture insight for these 2 countries were too good- R.D, April 2023

Never imagined that Brazilian Carnival is so colourful and vibrant! Thank you for providing so many tips and ideas for our honeymoon and arranging this trip. Your choices of hotels, excursions and flights were all very well thought- D. Wells, A023

Amazing culture trip organised to see the Wildlife of Central India. Thank you for organising wonderful flawless trip with unimaginable experiences. C. Mojaria, January 2023

What an incredible honeymoon we had we both have fallen in love with Costa Rica! We had such an amazing time that we can't just describe it more! Thank you so much for organising and putting together such a wonderful, adventurous, and action-packed itinerary! Also, we really appreciate all your efforts to make the trip run smoothly and being available when needed! We can't thank you enough for making our honeymoon the trip of a lifetime! H & D- Costa Rica, November 2022

I am so grateful to Optimal Travel Services for a very special trip to Kenya & Tanzania.  They were flawless from the smallest details (handy packets of Kenyan snacks for munching all our travel in and out of Nairobi arranged) to the biggest (seeing our childhood places and eating our favorite childhood foods, especially at Slush, Sno cream, the best camps and safaris at Ngorongoro & the Mara to the surprises along the way (birthday celebrations for three of us), Sunset downers in the wilderness, bush breakfast with elephants only 100m away, sunrise balloon safaris watching the wildlife waking up and countless experiences!  This was a trip we will never forget as we shared memories and bonded. Thank you Optimal Travle for the everlasting gift of famil, friendship, reliving childhood memories at home, and most of all adventure of a lifetime!  -S.Damani, Kenya & Tanzania, July 2022

Thank you for arranging an amazing trip for us to Italy! Making sure that we wasted no time and made full use of days in Pisa, Florence & Venice. Those endless phone calls I had with you organising the trip.  This trip has been very memorable. H.T– Italy, June 2022

We have just returned from a First Class holiday to Vietnam organized by Optimal Travel. Jenny organised it for us and delivered what she said she would. She even arranged a local sim for our phone just in case we needed to contact our guides. Hotels and tours were all excellent and within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Thank You Jenny for an excellent trip, we will remember it for a long time to come! Richard– Vietnam, January 2022

What a wonderful trip to Kenya and Uganda! We were so impressed with the details of the itinerary planned. We managed to visit our ancestral birthplace as we had never visited the countries, but our parents talked so highly about their childhood. What an amazing landscape both countries had! PP & family– December 2021

We had a wonderful sailing trip in Croatia!! What a great organized trip with optimal Travel from the choice of the skipper to minute details with our demanding dietary requirements! We were able to explore some of the less populated islands and were glad that only our sailboat was moored on private beaches. The in-depth knowledge of the team was incredible. We managed to see Korcula, Hvar, Split, Dubrovnik, Viz island! Lastova and Mjlet islands were our favorite islands as less touristic and more authentic.. We had soe much flexibility over 3 weeks to eat and sleep whenever we wanted to! I truly recommend embarking on a sailing trip with Optimal Travel..VS & TM– Croatia, September 2020

We have just returned back from a wonderful trip. Thank you very much for organising everything. The transfer was excellent – for once they had perfect car seats. The villa was lovely, just what we needed and the hotel had helpfully put us as far away as possible from everyone else. The breakfast buffet was the best I have ever seen – and I am slightly obsessive over breakfast!! There was an incredible choice, something for everyone and so beautifully presented. A real highlight of the trip. Thank you again for sorting everything – and at such short notice! TP- Koh Samui, Thailand, July 2019

Without question, you put together the best trip I have ever taken. We were shown around like visiting dignitaries, the hotels were fantastic and the itinerary was just right. Everybody I know will hear about how amazing Optimal Travel is! S.Harltey – London, Tanzania, June 2019

Thank you for arranging a beautiful itinerary to the kingdom of Bhutan. We were very much impressed with all the Como hotels that you had provided on our itinerary. We had no idea about the quality of these properties. The driver and guide that you provided were so educated! It was truly a remarkable luxurious experience with a difference! We cant wait to book another spectacular holiday with your company! M Downs – High Wycombe, Bhutan, May 2019

" What a great itinerary that you had designed for our honeymoon to South Africa, Victoria Falls and Mauritius! Your team had listened to our requests and gave  memorable lifetime experiences! We really liked the fact that 4 weeks prior to travel you actually sat down with us and went through each and every day of our itinerary with all the maps and detailed information. The best surprise was the luxury property at Kruger national park and they really took care of us! We cant wait to let our friends and family know about your company" R & M, London – Honeymoon Africa, April 2018

"We have fallen in love with Philippines!! What an amazing places they have and people are genuinely lovely!. Thank you so much for suggestion us the destination as we had no clue where to go this year! you had included amazing experiences within the itinerary , with private island tour, kayaking , sailing and much more! We cant wait to travel to another surprise destination!- Mr & Mrs. Morris – Philippines, March 2018

"Absolutely hands down THE best holiday ever – from the attentiveness during our needy and complex booking, through to the most wonderful holiday venues and locations and suggested trips and excursions, the extra special gifts for our celebrations and the genuine care and attention of everyone we interacted with throughout the holiday, I can do nothing but say well done and thank you Optimal Travel – highly highly recommended!" Singh, London- Central America, March 2018

Two amazing weeks in Kenya! What an amazing itinerary did Optimal Travel put together.We started off from Nairobi to beautiful Masai Mara- what an amazing lodge was provided. We loved Lake Nakuru and the hot springs of Lake Bogoria. The best was our surprise at the Fairmount Mt. Kenya Safari club where we were upgraded to suite rooms. We truly loved the magical experience there and were lucky to witness Mt. Kenya. We went to Amboseli and yes finally we saw the magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro! completed our trip to Diani and wish we could have extended 1 more week! We were very impressed with all the lodges and hotels that were chosen for our itinerary. Highly recommend Optimal Travel for their expertise in Africa!  J & S, Leeds, Kenya, February 2018

"Optimal Travel truly have excellent knowledge of respective destinations. I do truly admire the fact that they visit the destinations themselves before recommending on the itinerary. We asked them to arrange a complicate itinerary to include Ecuador, Columbia, Peru and Boliva for 5 weeks and they managed to included some of interesting places and resorts that never heard of them. The Galapagos cruise was the highlight but the cloud forest in Ecuador was amazing. There was so much detailed information given when we met 3 weeks before departure and loved their 24/7 service which we hardly usedd as all was arranged immaculate and to precise. Thank you for a wonderful arrangement! Can't wait to book our next holiday to Far East! " Mr & Mrs. Greville, London- South America, January 2018

" Thank you for putting us the right guidance and designing a great itinerary for New Zealand and Vanavatu! We truly enjoyed all aspects and you had really given us in depth information about the places for each destination. The resort in Vanavatu was mind blowing with the beach bungalow and amazing local staff! I am glad we took up the recommendation from our friends to use your services" Mike & family, London- New Zealand, December 2017

What a holiday we had! Everything was perfect. The organisation was spot on, no drama, no worries. We felt like royalties. India is a beautiful country. The roads are not very good in some parts but it was like being on an adventure holidays and the guides, drivers and people ever so friendly, helpful and they, without any doubt, know their country. India with all its colours, Jaipur is indeed a place I'd recommend to visit especially the balloon safari.  In one word "Marvellous". Anne & Keith, Cardiff- India, December 2017

We had an amazing trip to Peru all thanks to Optimal Travel team. John listened to what we were looking for and came up with great recommendations and the perfect itinerary which ensured we saw the best of Peru including Lake Titicaca, Cuzco and Machu Picchu. This included seamless travel between destinations, great accommodation and shared excursions that meant we really got to see the real Peru. Thank you! – R.Sandhu, London- November 2017

"I just wanted to thank you for organising such a fabulous holiday in Argentina. We had the most amazing time. All the guides were excellent especially the one who took us on our road trip from Salta". – Alex & Olivia, Oxford- Argentina, Oct 2017

"What an amazing honeymoon to Italy organised by Optimal Travel team! We were highly recommended by our friends from New Jersey to go ahead with a British company and we have no regrets! From initial consultancy until we returned there were not hiccups and additionally so many surprises. We were at the lakes, Tuscany and so many off beat place… We ended up on seaside at Puglia! We had experienced so many unique resorts which we would have not able to do it ourselves! Some of the villas were mind blowing! And that surprise of Ferrari chauffeur driven experience in Tuscany was truly magical! Your company definitely does have hidden knowledge that even any websites or booking engines surpass them! We cant wait to book another holiday soon!"  Mr & Mrs. S. Patel, New York – Italy, September 2017

Our trip was amazing!!! Thank you so much for all your help in coordinating. It was everything I hoped it would be and I saw and experienced all of the things I had hoped to experience on this once in a lifetime trip (however we've both said we HAVE to come back at some point in our lives). All of your details went off without a hitch, LOVED the accommodations that you considered and we were able to just enjoy every minute of the trip without any stress or concerns.  Amankila – Villa was spectacular. Huge room, huge bathroom. Service was A+++ (likely the best we have ever experienced at a hotel). Food/chef was excellent. Uma by COMO Ubud – Awesome room with private pool overlooking the rainforest! Loved the staff. I haven't had a vacation like that in years! It's even more wonderful when I look back at the pictures.  Thank you again and I look forward to potentially another trip to Bali in my future! (and I'll be sharing with my friends)." Mr. & Mrs. Sani, Aylesbury – Bali, August 2017

"I recently booked a surprise post birthday and pre-anniversary holiday for my husband to Thailand. We were quite pleased with the level of service and professionalism we received from Optimal Travel. I had given Reshma a few basic requirements of what we wanted out of this holiday, and our expectations were pleasantly exceeded. I would highly recommend Optimal Travel Services for bespoke and tailormade services and would certainly be looking into booking some more holidays". Mrs. Amin, London- Thailand, July 2017

"The resort was beautiful and vast which gave us the opportunity to practice yoga in so many scenic spaces. We had the opportunity to eat local food including many of the resort's own grown herbs and vegetables. The olive oil was also made on site as well as the wine and on our final day we visited the winery for a tour and tasting. One of the highlights of the retreat was our visit to the town of Spello where we got to see the Infiorate festival. I certainly felt nourished from the journey and I would like to thank Reshma Shah from Optimal Travel who approached me a year ago to organise a retreat. I had a lot going on at that time and it was only in January that I really got the ball rolling. Reshma organised things so well and I would highly recommend her services. She went above and beyond to take care of the students' needs and requirements which really allowed everyone to feel cared for including the teachers. Further, read on http://www.yogawithjaina.com/beyond-expectation/". Jaina Mistry, London-Yoga Retreat, Umbria, June 2017

Whole Being Yoga & Meditation Retreat, Pulgia, Italy – May 2017

"Optimal Travel organised an excellent trip to Southern India for us who both are in our 70's. We were welcomed by one of your representatives and the driver (Mathew) you provided was just too good, confirming our itinerary and making sure we were content with the arrangements. We would like to thank Reshma for organising and planning our travels and always answering all our queries promptly. The hotels chosen for us were all excellent and in such varied settings which, we much appreciated. We truly loved the resort in Kumarakom- Coconut Lagoon which was our highlight of the trip. The staff were so welcoming and accommodating and grateful to you for being upgraded!". Mr & Mrs. Rai, Watford-South India March 2017

"We were incredibly impressed by the way in which you had obviously listened to what we had said we were looking for in our holiday. It seems to us that you included absolutely everything we wanted. The five different places we visited were all completely different from each other, and the guides who took us on our various hikes and excursions were all so knowledgeable that they were a pleasure to be with. The Hotel xxxxx (what a fabulous piece of luxury!) recommended that we did the Night Walk and it was a true highlight. In short, we have never used a travel company to put together our own holiday before. We would come back to you without hesitation. Our days were busy, but not too busy; the lodges where we stayed were, in general, outstanding; we have come back full of information and knowledge and enthusiasm, as well as feeling rested and happy. We have met some really lovely Costa Rican people; we have learned about coffee and chocolate and animals and the environment; we have some amazing photographs – and all of this in hot sunshine! Thank you so much. We have truly loved it.". Rishi &Janki, London-Costa Rica February 2017

"What a wonderful itinerary was planned for me as single traveller. I loved each and every bit of details that you had provided to me. I really loved the authenticity of Laos and of course Thailand was magical. I loved all the adventure activities that you had recommended and what a thrill it was! ". S. Popat, Hull- Laos & Thailand January 2017

"The information packs and all the guidance provided by Optimal Travel was enormously helpful as preparation for a trip to India for the timid first time visitor. The hotel descriptions and the suggested sightseeing proposals proved invaluable. The suggested itinerary allowed for the indulgence as well as the educational! About the Taj Lake Palace, there can be little that has not been said by many before. What a wonderful location and what a wonderful hotel this is. Our stay was made particularly memorable by two events. Not only were we upgraded to a Suite of the most magnificent proportions and outlook, which was a wonderful surprise and simply brilliant, but we also had the great pleasure of a Roof Terrace Dinner courtesy of Optimal Travel. What more could a geriatric couple want. Perhaps a time wand to go back twenty years! Our stay here was absolutely perfect in every way!". Mr & Mrs Wright, London- India December 2016

"I wanted to write to thank you for the most wonderful holiday. We had a truly fantastic time and were both incredibly impressed with the attention to detail that went into the organisation of every part of our trip, the whole experience was seamless due to your meticulous planning. We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the tour. The ground representatives could not have been more friendly and attentive. The highlight was Kandy where we were staying in an amazing resort overlooking the valley and plenty of fresh air, which was very special indeed, and a testimony to your knowledge of Sri Lanka and understanding of our taste. ". Sahota family, London- Sri Lanka December 2016

"Thailand, a Kingdom of many Wats (Temples), superb street and market cuisines, innumerable night market stalls, diverse culture and the land on Walking Giants – the Elees!! Starting from Chiang Mai all the way to Phuket and including Laos, Optimal Travel took great care in arranging all our travel arrangements from accommodations to excursions to cuisines. LuangPrabang in Laos, a mystical town with a relaxed nature. Everything was nearby and it was great walking along the streets seeing many shops and Buddha Temples. Splendid night market at the end of the street with so many goodies. It was a great experience crossing the Great Mekong River and seeing the people who depend on this river for their daily lives. Our greatest surprise was in Chiang Rai. WOW – Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort and being upgraded to a suite!! The highlight of our holiday – Walking with the Giants, the Asian Elephants. Reshma, thank you once again for a spellbinding holiday. As always, your experiences go a long way in making our holiday a memorable one!!". D & S Dhanani, London – Thailand & Laos Nov 2016

"Thanks John for arranging a memorable honeymoon! We had such a good time. Bali is such a beautiful place and we wish we had longer in Hong Kong.We even managed to get an upgrade at the Marco Polo to a deluxe room! Thanks to you as seems you had the influence to do it! We look forward to travel with you again.". Mr & Mrs. Whincup, London- Bali & Hongkong, July 2016

"What a wonderful honeymoon was planned for us! You had truly planned it so meticulously with so many flights and details of each destination. We were so impressed with your influence that we got an upgrade at St. Regis resort in Bora Bora and alsoLikuLiku Resort in Fiji. We loved all the information and maps that you had provided us for every place. Thanks for making our dream come true!". S & J, London- Tahiti, Fiji and Los Angeles, June 2016

Yoga Retreat, Umbria, Italy- May 2016

"We are writing to say a big thank you for organising this trip. Both our Mums are on a real high having had a wonderful time. They loved the place and praised your organising skills Reshma. They both loved the yoga and the setting.Thank you once again.". U & N Shah, London-Italy Yoga Retreat, May 2016

"Never having benefited from the services of a travel advisor such as Optimal Travel before, we were intrigued to experience this type of trip but were unsure if we would feel claustrophobic. Thankfully this wasn't the case at all. The logistical organisation, hotels, guides, choice of excursions and personal care we received ensured that we had a relaxed, informative & truly memorable trip. Thank you for the part you played in introducing us to China, such a fascinating country of contrasts. The highlights of the trip were the rice terraces at Longsheng, hiking The Great Wall & the delicious food!". Mr & Mrs Beech, Amersham- China, April 2016

"We were very happy with the trip you organised for us. Guatemala and Belize are very different, but your itinerary enabled us to get to know both of them. We were impressed with the local guides you arranged, and we certainly could not have seen so much of Guatemala without them. We found that contact with you before and during the adventure was very easy and your responses always very quick and professional.". Mike & Ruth, Berkshire Guatemala & Belize, March 2016

"We had an absolutely memorable trip thanks to Optimal Travel– thank you so much for the part that you played in particular! We laughed so much and Sonam-our guide was very good at explaining the history, Buddhism and culture of Bhutan – his English was excellent. The hotels in Bhutan were excellent and I think the combination of Uma and Aman (+ Taj Tashi) worked well. Uma Paro and Punnaka were beautifully located and the food and service could not have been better. We loved the valley and the setting of the hotel was excellent – you felt part of the community. The food was superb. I loved all the dzongs and temples as well as the unique architecture of the hotels we stayed in – I don't think we stopped smiling the whole time. I want to let you know how well things went and how appreciative we were of the support you gave us. Thanks again.". Mr & Mrs Green,London- Bhutan, March 2016

"We do thank you for all your splendid arrangements on our behalf. Everything went smoothly as ever. So many, many thanks for contributing so much to Peter's Big Birthday. He declared it a perfect day. Quite a milestone, all he'd hoped. We were treated more than regally at Amanpulo was as enchanting as ever. Again, with thanks.". Mr & Mrs Buck, Watford- Philippines February 2016

"Optimal Travel organised an excellent trip to Northern India for us. We were welcomed by one of your representatives in each city we visited, confirming our itinerary and making sure we were content with the arrangements. We would like to thank John for organising and planning our travels and always answering all our queries promptly. The hotels chosen for us were all excellent and in such varied settings which, we much appreciated. We would not hesitate to recommend your Agency.". Mr. & Mrs Hartley,Marlow- North India, January 2016

"The balloon flight was flawless and amazing. We all adored it. The ride to Mount Popa was fascinating. The lodge has an amazing position and we are enjoying it thoroughly. This morning we did the hike up the mountain, great! The food here is wonderful, especially with that view. We will have comments about this lodge and all the hotels once we are back, but for now all we can say is that the experience is superlative and we thank you for having designed such a great itinerary. ". Bern& family, Holland- Burma, December 2015

"We have had the most wonderful holiday in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. The itinerary and tours were well designed to encompass quite an extensive tour of both places taking in many types of wildlife habitats and locations, but still allow us the chance to relax and enjoy our holiday. The accommodation was very varied but more than adequate, with helpful staff along the way. The excursions and guides were so knowledgeable and went out of their way to find varied species to show us. The whole experience far surpassed our expectations". M & T Clarks, Oxford- Nov'2015

"My wife and I would like to thank Reshma for one of the best trips that we have ever been on. We got married in May 2015 and Reshma was adamant that I meet up with her to plan the honeymoon to Thailand and Maldives. Being on a reasonably budget, she advised us to book early to avoid the expenses of paradise. This was probably the best decision I made, as we were able to budget more for activities. We were guided by Reshma's vast experience and her contacts around the world. Not only were we impressed with the Hotels and resorts we were thrown so many surprises that we could have never imagined. The surprises were well planned seats on flights, wedding cake on the flight, upgrades and much more! As big food lovers and being Vegan, Reshma ensured the catering staffs in all of resorts were aware of our diet. These little details made the difference to our holiday and every step was seamless. Our biggest surprise was when we arrived in Maldives, Reshma informed the resort that we were honeymooners and the resort upgraded us to a Water Bungalow. We would once again like to thank Reshma for her honesty and effort to make it an amazing trip".- N-Halai, London – Thaliand & Maldives- May 2015

"Very well organised group trip to North East India and Bhutan!!! you had designed the itinerary to encompass all the amazing sights of NE India and Bhutan. We were surprised with your upgrades to luxury 5 star hotels in some places- especially the room with the jacuzzi in Darjeeling. The Bhutanese people are so warm and welcoming. We had an amazing guide who was always patient with us and had the extensive knowledge. The choice of hotels , food and length of itinerary was excellent! We were very much impressed with your meticulous organisation". P. Patel, London, NE India & Bhutan- April 2015

"Pat and I had not heard of Optimal Travel before this trip. How happy we are that we went to Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia with you. It's thru your hard work in planning this 4 week trip that made this trip pure joy. You catered to our needs and always with a smile. Your recommendations of unique experiences were just marvelous! We can't thank you enough. How lucky that we had tumbled across you via our friend's reference". P & D. Johnson, Loughborough- Far East- Jan' 2015

"This was my first time visit to India. We were so amazed that Optimal Travel made an effort to meet up with us and brief us in so much details of what is expected in that country. My dream to see Taj Mahal finally came true!!! What amazing hotels were provided on the whole trip. Thank you so much for organising our trip so meticulously". D.Lees, London- North India- Nov' 2014

" What a wonderful honeymoon organised!! I had no clue that places like this still exist until Optimal Travel presented their consultation and gave us unique ideas of honeymoon rather than normal ones like Maldives, Mauritius etc. It was just a magical experience- the Indian Ocean white sand, private yacht, unique property on the island, dinner on the beach etc. The best was my wife who had no clue where she was going & was truly amazed with the surprise. I would definitely recommend Optimal Travel for unique travel experiences". M.Haria, London – Mozambique – Aug' 2014

"We had a wonderful family trip to Canada and Alaska cruise. Very well organised and well thought at every location- hotels, location, feasibility, restaurants, excursions. I also wanted to thank you for arranging the cake for my parents' anniversary – that was a nice surprise for them and we were wondering where it came from! Thanks again for arranging this trip for all of us and we will certainly bear you in mind for future trips and mention you to friends and family". S. Shah & family, London – Canada – July 2014

"Reshma, was an excellent Travel consultant for us and considered our unique needs as she planned & designed our itinerary. Every suggestion she made was excellent, as she considered our budget, time constraints, and personal likes and dislikes. I would definitely recommend and travel with Optimal Travel again as she made our trip easy and stress free. She was a delight to work with". D. Bennett,London – Peru & Bolivia – Mar' 2014

"We had a wonderful holiday in Sri Lanka arranged by Optimal Travel, they planned an excellent itinerary and selected hotels which were perfect for our needs. Our highlights included an elephant ride around a beautiful lake, the Botanical Gardens of Kandy and the lovely green hills of the tea plantation region". J & V Smith, Leeds – Sri Lanka – Jan' 2014

"We cannot thank Optimal travel enough for planning the most amazing Honeymoon trip we have ever had. Our trip was over 5 weeks and spanned 4 countries in the Far East. Without going into too much detail about where we went or what we did, all we can say is that the things we did, saw and experienced, we could not have planned ourselves. Not only is Reshma and her team experienced in the countries they recommend, they actually visit these locations, experience them and find the best in each location. We were given a full itinerary of our holiday, with times, contact numbers and names so we felt safe and in control. Every aspect of our trip was even better than what was agreed. We had English speaking guides who took us around and were experienced with local knowledge. All transportation was arranged including flights, transfers, as well as quality local transport during tours. We have already recommended Optimal Travel to friends and family and will continue to do so as if you really want to get the best out of a destination they are the right people to use". A.S. & M.D,London – Far East – Dec' 2013

"I don't know where to start but you truly surprised us with amazing heritage properties in Rajasthan which were beyond our imagination. This was our first visit to India and surely it was Incredible India! Thank you for your great organisation which has made it possible for us to fit so much into the holiday. And a big thank you for your hard work and efforts, especially for accommodating the needs of the more demanding clients like us". S. Short,Cardiff – India – Dec' 2013

"We were referred by our family friend to contact Optimal Travel to arrange our honeymoon, we were looking at typical ideas of Mauritius and Seychelles. However, Optimal Travel made us realise that honeymoons are special and have to be memorable throughout life. Having constant communications, we gained so much confidence as so much knowledge was shared. Without any hesitation, we relied on their expertise and what to say …WOW! Our honeymoon was truly magical and beyond our imagination".B & M,London – Guatemala and Belize – Nov' 2013

"We have had the greatest adventure of our lives,it was truly amazing and the people who were in the group were hand picked from God.The lodge in Masai Mara where we stayed was magical- comfortable, spacious and so relaxing and food was Divine. Safari was simply awesome and our drivers had kept us safe at all time and contributed to make our trip a memorable one. We were so impressed with the resort on the coast, we could walk straight to the beach onto white sand!! You did put together a wonderful itinerary for us. Thank you so much!! Simply Amazing how things had worked out for us. Jean and myself thank you for all the work you had put into getting this holiday for us. It was an experience of a life time for us. Also thank you for the surprise dinner you had treated us for the last night in Kenya, we appreciated your kindness". D & J Mareemootoo, London – Kenya – June 2013

"The chirping of birds and the scent of the coffee in the mornings was a soothing sigh indicating "I am on holiday yay!" From the time our driver cum guide picked us up from the lodge, I was looking forward to see 'The Great Serengeti'! Finally we entered Serengeti! Truly mesmerizing vast planes and endless landscape of shrubs, grass, trees and above all 'The Game'! We managed to see all the big 5 thanks to our driver cum guide. Not only did we enjoy seeing the wild game but we loved all the lodges that we stayed in, superb 5 star accommodation, great food and excellent service all round. Thank you Optimal Travel for organising a terrific wild life holiday!" D. Dhanani, London- Tanzania- Sept' 2012