Expectations Travel - Bournemouth

Emma Hutchinson

The best honeymoon we could have asked for. We were extremely lucky to have met Karen and her partner, Bryan, in Egypt early 2020. Karen has since been at the forefront of booking several holidays for us, with the process always running smoothly and the holidays being brilliant! Having booked the time off for our honeymoon in June of this year, we simply wouldn’t have entrusted anyone else to book our honeymoon except Karen. We had fancied the idea of a safari for a long time, with it being a bucket list of my wife’s. We put the idea across to Karen and within the day, she had come back to us with different stays across Africa, with the thought to move on to Mauritius afterwards for a more relaxing time (Karen knows how much we enjoy the sun). We ended up selecting the Mdluli Lodge for 5 nights, followed by 9 nights in Mauritius. I simply cannot fault Karen’s efforts throughout our booking and making it a honeymoon of a life time. Obviously you can never guarantee what you will see on the safari, however luck was on our side and we saw the big 5 and more! Mauritius topped everything off and we enjoyed 9 days of luxury at the Zilwa Attitude. Our trip from the North West of England to South Africa, followed by Mauritius and back, featured 8 flights and private transfers where ever feasible - all booked way in advance with extended information. Thank you again Karen for making it a trip to remember. We will no doubt be booking with you again soon (in fact we already have as we’re off to Greece in September). With love, Mr and Mrs Irving x

Vindomora Country Lodges

First Class Customer Service!
We use Expectations Travel as our exclusive business partner for England and Wales, and we wouldn't go anywhere else!
Great business service, professional customer service for our customers and, first class personal service which you just don't seem to get these days.
So good, we even use them for our personal holiday bookings too.
We highly recommend Expectations Travel and their team.

Rachel Radwell

I always get exceptional service from Karen and the team.
They really do go the extra mile.
During COVID they were a god send. They dealt with any cancellations and transferring holidays so I didn't have to and really made me feel like a top priority.
Nothing is ever too much trouble and it is always a pleasure to speak with Karen and the team.
I can't recommend them highly enough and have now got several of my friends who book their holidays with them.

Congratulations also for the award they just won, "Best Independent Luxury Travel Agent 2024 in Bournemouth"

Just proves what I have been saying.........

Samantha Jane

Brilliant service everything was perfect definitely will be going back beautiful place the lodges are beautiful there's nothing that disappointed hottubs are brilliant and lovely couple on sight 5?

Albie J

I highly recommend Expectations Travel as their customer service is the best!
We have used them to book a few nights stay for the Berlin Christmas Market and nothing was too much trouble. No hassle, just proper, old fashioned first class customer service.

Daxa Jobanputra

I called Expectations Travel by accident, and I’m so glad I did! Karen sorted out my trip and went beyond my expectations (excuse the pun ?). FYI, I meant to call P&O directly to book. She touched base with me at each stage that needed my input. What an absolute breeze! As I type this, I’m on my way to the ship now on the Inter-cruise coach. Thank you, Karen, for your support and attention to detail.

Karen Mullan

We had a wonderful holiday arranged by Expectations Travel on The Emily Bronte riverboat. Starting in Cologne we sailed down The Rhine to the junction of The Rhine and Moselle rivers at Koblenz. Turning down the Moselle we traveled through mile after mile of vineyards with frequent stops to explore the medieval towns along the way. Then back to Koblenz and down the Rhine,through the Rhine gorge all the way to Rudesheim.
We then returned to Cologne for our flight back home from Dusseldorf.
The crew and service on board Emily Bronte were exceptional and we would highly recommend Riviera Travel the operators as we would Expectations Travel who will definitely be using again to book a future holiday.
Mike & Karen Mullan

Jane King

I have always found working with Expectations Travel in creating our holidays a great experience. From dealing with our questions, looking at holiday accommodation options to cruise travel they have gone above and beyond in making sure everything was right for us.