Warren S enjoys a lovely sweet in Scotland Champagne anyone? Our clients on the London Eye enjoying a glass of bubbly!

Client Testimonials

We just love our clients. And, based on their feedback, they love us, too!

	Just wanted to thank you for all the arrangements you made. Everything was wonderful from start to finish. We are so grateful for all your help with the bookings. The locations you chose were so geographically perfect. We could drive or walk to any town, castle, ruin, or pub of our choosing. Plus, I don’t think I’ve ever eaten so many wonderful breakfasts and dinners. This trip was full of one wonder after another. We saw, literally, thousands of lambs, seals, dolphins, red deer, golden eagles, pheasants, and many species of bird. Every isle, farm, sea cliff, and country road was a fairy tale picture. We will definitely choose Across the Pond Vacations again and will continue to recommend your services to our friends and family. Thank you again for everything. Your hard work made our vacation memorable. ~ Warren and Andrew S., Bryson City, NC
	We had another great trip! This is our second trip with Across the Pond Vacations and we're looking forward to a third. The hotels and day tours were great and the overall tour was very well-priced and ran smoothly. (The upgrade to 1st class on one of the train trips was a nice touch.) Everything was well-balanced Thank you! ~ Gordie B., Bellaire, TX
	My husband and I are not worldwide travelers, but I had always wanted to travel through England and Scotland. We were concerned about making plans our own, but we knew we didn’t want to travel by coach with large groups of people. After consulting with numerous tour operators and travel agencies, we began to feel frustrated with suggested itineraries that were not in our plans. We were at the point of postponing our trip another year, when I found Across the Pond Vacations. After speaking with Anne Marie Clarke, I felt that she listened to what I was requesting and assisted us in planning a customized itinerary that included visiting all of the geographical areas we desired and attractions and activities we longed to see, all at a pace that was comfortable for travelers of our age. It was the little things that Anne Marie planned that made working with her so enjoyable; such as an unexpected complimentary upgrade of our hotel room in Edinburgh, or suggestions of special “off the beaten path” adventures. We looked forward to receiving her emails and phone calls during the planning stages because of her “little surprises” she would add to the itinerary. Anne Marie was able to include so much more in a 2½ week trip than we could have ever imagined with the skill and knowledge that made our trip such a success! I look forward to our next adventure with Across the Pond Vacations and working with Anne Marie who has become more than a tour operator; she has become a friend. ~ Eileen and Harold F., Baton Rouge, LA
	Nick and I had a fantastic time, and we just love Across the Pond Vacations! The staff is super friendly and so helpful with working with us to get the vacation exactly as we wanted, and within the price range we were looking to pay. I so appreciated their patience with my many questions. We'd love to go back to Ireland - there's so much to see. We've already recommended Across the Pond to family members and friends. And we will certainly use your services again. Thank you! ~ Sarah and Nick M., Beeton, ON
	We are so thankful to you for putting this incredible trip together. In fact, we gave many other U.S. travelers your contact information during our trip! This was Rob's first trip to England, and it was amazing. As fans of Tudor history and hauntings, you were able to find things we've never heard of, and thoroughly enjoyed. From a stay at a real Tudor Castle, turned 5-star hotel to visiting Hampton Court Palace, Tower of London, and so much more. Our private ghost tour with Richard Jones was especially interesting and enjoyable, too. The final itinerary binder was so detailed and well-organized. Having things like prepaid attraction tickets, Oyster cards, airport transfers, etc. took all the stress out of vacationing. Your response to emails was fast and efficient. In short, your service is superior! You're the best! ~ Rob G. and Tom W., Bowie MD
	This was one of the best vacations our family has ever had! Your assistance with this trip saved so much time from our busy schedule. Your knowledge of so many things to do laid out a superb framework for the trip!! Response to emails and accessibility of assistance was excellent and appreciated! We would certainly recommend Across the Pond Vacations to family and friends. ~ Gordie B., Bellaire, TX
	You did a great job planning and organizing our trip! You made excellent suggestions and were extremely responsive to questions. It all came together seamlessly, and we really enjoyed working with you again. ~ Amy R. and Susan S., Ithaca, NY
Hi Anne Marie, Wanted to let you know we had a FABULOUS trip... everything went so smoothly. We were really happy and enjoyed every place. My Mom and I both fell in love with Bath and Windsor. (What great places to end the trip with!!) Thanks again for arranging all of this for us, you took the pressure off and we had the most enjoyable trip!!!!!!!! Thanks! ~ Chelsea B., Calgary, AB
	I would highly recommend Across the Pond Vacations. They totally "nailed" the Literary Tour of the UK and Ireland that I sought, even making suggestions and booking things I hadn't though of, which made the whole trip great! Working with them was the number one best decision I made when I thought about putting this trip together. With their expertise, I received so much m ore out of this trip than I ever dreamed of. Also, the ease of having hotels and tours pre-booked without my having to make a single call from the U.S. made working with Across the Pond Vacations absolutely worthwhile. Everything for me was so easy and enjoyable. Across the Pond Vacations made my dream trip come true! ~ Autumn S., Seattle, WA
	We are back from an early 40th anniversary trip to England, Scotland and Ireland. A big thank you to Across the Pond Vacations and Anne Marie for making our trip such an amazing one! From the minute we landed in London until 16 days later when we took off from Ireland, our trip was one we will always cherish! Everything Across the Pond planned (along with some "wishes" from us) was right on! There wasn't a single detail overlooked! All the hotels, B&B's, planned tours, and suggestions for our "days off" were filled with sights that will never be forgotten. We are so lucky to have found Across the Pond! We will definitely recommend them to friends and family without any hesitation at all. And when we're ready for another UK trip... we'll be calling. Thank you so much. ~ Judy and Joe K., Piscataway, NJ
We had such a wonderful time (in spite of the rainy weather). North Wales is a beautiful area of Britain that is not visited much. Everyone was so friendly. You did a great job and were very helpful! We had no idea what to see or do when we originally decided to travel to North Wales, only that we wanted to visit there. But the suggestions Across the Pond Vacations made for us were great! In fact, I know someone thinking of touring England in a few months and I have suggested they use Across the Pond Vacations for their trip. ~ Diane and Tom P., Farmington, MI
	We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. I've dreamed of visiting England since the 60's! Everyone at Across the Pond was a delight to work with - thank you for everything! ~ Jody D., Schaumburg, IL
	A lifetime of memories for father and son. Across the Pond Vacations fed into my "obsessive planner" disorder wonderfully, and took away any trepidation I had about traveling in a foreign country with my 15-year old son. Across the Pond does a remarkable job of listening to your interests and recommending activities to suit. Though she was an ocean away, I had the comfort of knowing that Across the Pond Vacations was only a phone call away, had we needed anything for our trip. ~ Brad B., Oconomowoc, WI
	For our 25th anniversary we called upon Anne Marie who went to work planning the most magical vacation truly fitting a happy 25th. We traveled from Edinburgh Scotland to Alnwick, England on to York then Thornbury for a stay in a castle and we ended in London. She took care of everything - Castles, Manor Houses and even a Bed & Breakfast! We had such a wonderful time that after only a few brief weeks back home we gave her another call. London was our choice! Anne Marie went straight to work and soon we had a second trip to the UK planned. "Swinging London" was our custom planned tour name - seven glorious nights where every detail was covered. With Oyster card in hand (travel card for train, bus and tube travel) and the London Pass we headed out into one of the world’s most vibrant cities! From the Tower of London to a cruise down the Thames, The British Museum and tea at Kensington Palace, we ate at pubs, walked through acres of beautiful parks and even had a "cuppa" in the gardens of Buckingham Palace! What a trip! We could not have asked for a more “everything was cared for” vacation. Big thanks to Anne Marie and ATP vacations for making us feel so special and planning, yet again, a wonderful vacation. We are already planning trip number three – Ireland! Ready Anne Marie? ~ Aurora and Paul M., Tecumseh, MI VIDEO: Aurora & Paul M visit Scotland & England
	We really had a great time on our trip! Anne Marie was very patient with us, explaining the different options, etc. We were able to see everything on our "wish list." Highlights were seeing the Queen, Thornbury Castle, exploring Liverpool, watching the soccer games in English and Irish pubs, trying new foods and enjoying the beautiful green countrysides. etc. Using Across the Pond saved us a lot of time (and potential bickering between family members). We would certainly recommend Across the Pond Vacations to anyone considering travel to England, Scotland and/or Ireland. ~ Beth P., Superior, CO
	"As we find ourselves awakening this Saturday morning, it all seems as a dream has come and gone. Did we really spend time in a castle? Did we really follow sheep down laneways, only as wide as some sidewalks, in rural areas that seemed void of people entirely? Did I have porridge with Scotch? Eat haggis? Is Guinness really that smooth? Emily and I would like to thank you for what has been a magical trip and will be our 'retirement porch rocking chair memory' to be talked about time and again in years to come. Thanks again for helping us have a wonderful time!" ~ Tom and Emily D., Sarasota, FL
"The service from Across the Pond Vacations was unlike any other we’ve ever experienced. Without a doubt, I will recommend this company to friends and relatives!” ~Jackie G., Garden Grove, CA
	“The trip you planned for us was awesome! You thought of things we would never have thought to do ourselves, like staying overnight in a castle and horseback riding through the English Countryside. Truly, your services were invaluable. Thank you!" ~ Kathy G., Springfield, VA
	“All I can say is a HUGE THANK YOU - I had the most amazing time. I could NEVER have taken this trip without your support, encouragement and guidance. All of your information, advice, and the way you planned everything was beyond superb. Your planning allowed me to have the trip of a lifetime." ~ Lori P., Larchmont, NY
"Our itinerary was perfect for us! Everything was wonderful! Across the Pond Vacations made everything so easy and we will definitely use them again for our next trip to the U.K!” ~ Amber H., Mt. Airy, MD
	"You are an amazing trip organizer! Thank goodness you convinced us (gently) that we could handle driving on the left side of the road, arranged for a rental car for us and encouraged us to explore the country a bit on our own. This made us feel less like tourists and more like explorers in a country full of friendly, helpful people! You listened to our interests and arranged lovely and varied places to stay in the evening, from the elegant castle to the 4-star hotel to the lovely, garden-filled B&B's in the countryside. We would love to go back!" ~ Peter and Marilyn S., No. Bethesda, MD
	"Everything that Across the Pond Vacations arranged went smoothly on our ‘English Football Tour.’ Their service and communication were excellent! They worked with us to craft the vacation we were looking for, followed up on all the details to make sure everything was in order and made great suggestions. They are clearly knowledgeable about what they do.” ~ Amy R. and Sue S., Ithaca, NY
"What a wonderful job you did planning our trip! The hotels were excellent and well-located to suit our plans. And, you were extremely helpful in advising us of time requirements, etc. Extremely professional, very satisfied, and will definitely recommend Across the Pond Vacations to friends and family.” ~Ray and Jean P. Kilmarnock, VA
	"We both want to thank you for your very thoughtful choices of accommodations during our cycling vacation. All of them worked out beautifully and were exactly what we were seeking - a little out of the "in-town" din, but with flair, charm, and warmth. Thanks again, Anne Marie. We were very, very happy with all the work you did. (If you ever come to Oklahoma – look us up!)” ~ Shawn C. and Tom S., Oklahoma City, OK
	“Our tour was really well organized. You listened to what we wanted and put it all together to make a memorable, stress-free trip. And, you even worked out a great trip through Northern Wales that we could not have done on our own. Well done! We will certainly recommend Across the Pond Vacations to our friends and family.” ~ Anthony and Sue J., Lachine, QC
“Across the Pond Vacations was great. They worked with us to incorporate our wishes and plans with their experience and suggestions, and our trip was magnificent! Thank you for all your help in planning so everything could go smoothly.” ~ Joanie V. and Rachel T., Williamsburg, VA
	"We had a wonderful time and are so appreciative of the suggestions you gave us regarding things to see while we were planning. Having a mix of modern and historical experiences was wonderful. All the reservations you made for us went very, very smoothly. I would certainly not have had the time to arrange everything nearly as well, or clearly, with any meaningful idea of what I was doing, and having a knowledgeable contact for questions prior to the trip was very helpful. You have been great to work with. Thank you for helping us with our first, but certainly not our last, visit to the U.K. ~ David and Christina S., Williamsburg, VA
	"Across the Pond Vacations knows what they’re doing! We’ll definitely continue to use them for our clients wishing to see England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales!” ~ Christian Weike, CEO of Nonstop Travel, Inc., Torrance, CA