“When you tell people how great you are, it’s bragging. When others do, it’s proof.”
mary & Tom A. of New Hampshire on their custom-designed small group tour of italy:
“Our journey was nothing short of extraordinary. Each destination was thoughtfully chosen, the accommodations were breathtaking, and the private tours, curated experiences, and special touches made us feel like VIP’s. One of the highlights was a private cooking class in Tuscany, where we learned to prepare authentic Italian dishes and connected with the local culture in a way that felt deeply personal and enriching. Distinctive Travel Designs has set a new standard for luxury travel, and we can't wait to plan our next adventure with them. Thank you, Michelle, for turning our travel dreams into unforgettable memories!”
The K Family of New Hampshire On Their Custom-Designed Cruise and Land journeys throughout Europe:
“For over 10 years, Michelle has flawlessly planned our European tours and cruises for family reunions. Her extensive knowledge, attention to detail, and logistics brilliance ensure memorable vacations. Michelle coordinates everything from reservations to air travel and even books private tours with local guides, like a special visit to my grandparents' birthplace in Slovakia. Recently, we explored London, Liverpool, and Edinburgh, enjoying private tours and historical sites. Michelle’s meticulous planning guarantees stress-free and unforgettable trips. We wouldn't plan without her expertise.”
Denise & Steven F. of New Hampshire On their 17-day custom tour of Italy, including the Amalfi Coast, Rome, Florence, Chianti and Venice:
“My husband and I recently returned from a trip of a lifetime that was all perfectly arranged by Michelle. When I say that nothing was left to chance I mean absolutely nothing was overlooked. From personal drivers and tour guides to amazing accommodations, air travel to transfers and everything in between was thought of and accounted for. I can't thank Michelle enough for providing us the opportunity to make sure our trip was stress free so that we could make wonderful memories that will truly last a lifetime.”
Ginny D. of New Hampshire
On her 15-day cruise and land tour of Alaska:
“Michelle, thank you for helping us plan our amazing vacation in Alaska! It was wonderful from beginning to end! We especially thank you for your patience with our constant questions. You were 100% correct. Everything fell into place from the moment we arrived in Fairbanks until we departed from Vancouver.”
Vivian B. of Colorado on her 9-day Custom Tahitian Honeymoon:
“I had been attempting to plan our honeymoon for three months. We finally became fed up! Michelle had us make a list of our top choices for destinations; she then walked us through each and built a profile to narrow our search. Her knowledge and depth of these remote places was incredible! All we knew of French Polynesia was Tahiti and Bora Bora - lucky for us, Michelle knew much more and suggested Mo’orea. We are so grateful she did because we loved every single minute! Michelle took care of everything. We couldn’t have been more grateful to have her in our corner making sure everything on our trip hassle-free. She was also available to us at a moment’s notice. We would highly recommend Michelle - and cannot say thank you enough for helping us experience the trip of a lifetime!”
Karamarie D. of Massachusetts on her 11-day Custom Honeymoon to Greece & Italy:
“I wanted to say how great Michelle has been. I am not a good traveler - I am very picky with how I fly. But she made the process of booking and making multiple pit stops on our honeymoon effortless for us. The flights went smoothly, the hotels and resort were perfect & great restaurants. Location was super important and she choose perfect locations for all our destinations. She was so easy to work with - ALWAYS got back to us in a timely manner. I truly felt like she has a vested interest in me and our honeymoon. I will continue to rely on Michelle on trips to come! Thanks!”
Kathy & Richard N. of Vermont
On their 15-day cruise of Scandinavia & the Baltics:
“Michelle has been our travel advisor for many years. We cannot recommend her highly enough. Why? Because, when she handles our travel arrangements, we know that we can relax and have a carefree trip. Michelle pays close attention to detail. She finds great deals. She gives great advice. And, when issues have arisen while we were far from home, she has always been available to help us to fix the problem. The icing on the cake is that she is an absolute pleasure to deal with.”
Kathy K. of New Hampshire on her family’s 8-day Caribbean Cruise:
“My daughters and I have been taking yearly trips together which we usually plan ourselves. This year we decided to use Michelle to help plan our trip because she came so highly recommended by a friend. What a treat it was to work with her! She is truly a delight! She is organized, knowledgeable, had great suggestions and took care of the smallest of details for us. She was extremely accessible and always returned a call or email quickly. Thanks to Michelle we had a fantastic trip! My only regret is we didn’t use her sooner! I’ll never plan my own trip again!”
Laura Z. of Vermont
On her 6-day Custom Iceland Getaway:
“Michelle has been my travel advisor on two recent amazing trips - a girls' cruise in February and an adventure to Iceland in July. She will be my travel advisor from here on out! I wouldn't want to work with anyone other than Michelle. I cannot recommend her enough. She goes above and beyond for her clients and works diligently to create fun, personalized itineraries - and is never more than a phone call or email away. When I threw her a wrench three days before taking off for Iceland she handled the situation with grace and ease in less than an hour. Michelle is the best and I can't wait to work with her again for a trip with my kids this winter!”