Kind Words from Happy World Travelers
Cruising South America
“We made a South American cruise that started in Ecuador and ended in Argentina. While the whole trip was excellent, Lisa put together an exceptional finale of Buenos Aires and the Iguazu Falls. Both segments were full service with airport transfers and tickets. Each activity came off like clockwork. Agents were easy to find and very timely. Their tours were complete and all of our thoughts and questions were well received. The tour of the falls included both the Brazilian and Argentinian sides. This involved getting through both countries immigration process which the agents made super easy. Well worth the effort. Without Lisa’s expertise, patience, and in-country contacts this finale would not have happened. We are very pleased and highly recommend Xoom Tours. In fact, we already have another and larger trip in the planning stages with Xoom.”
Brent & Sandy T.
Egypt: Ancient Treasures and Rich History
“Working with Lisa was a pleasure. She planned and executed this 10-day tour to perfection along with her Egyptian partners who made our trip extraordinary. Every detail was first class…from the airport transfers and hotels to the private excursions and the Egyptologist who accompanied us and brought Egyptian history to life. We will never forget our Egyptian adventure…especially my camel ride!”
Karen & Len S.
Trifecta - France, Spain & Italy
“Lisa was phenomenal in helping us plan our trip of a lifetime. We were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and also a high school graduation. We have 3 boys and we needed some action mixed in with culture and history. She helped us plan a great balance of everything including some down time. We would highly recommend Lisa to anyone looking for an amazing and memorable travel experience.”
Robert, Michelle, Trevor, Zac & Landon P.
Journey Through Prague, Vienna & Budapest
“Lisa was incredible to work with on planning our trip. We visited…Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Lisa and her team planned a wide variety of activities including walking tours, biking tours, food and beverage tours and my personal favorite a cooking class. She also coordinated all transfers, transportation, and some of our lodging. We are frequent business travelers, so Lisa was able to accommodate our wish to use points for some of our stay and even identified a mistake we made on dates with one of those hotels. Our family of 4 enjoyed the experience and Lisa made it a worry free, interesting and fun vacation. We look forward to planning future adventures with Lisa and XOOM Tours.“
Pete, Cindy, Kyndall & Grant M.
Amazing Travel Planner - Portugal & Italy
“Lisa was a pleasure to work with. She listened to what we wanted to see and do and made it all happen. She even gave us great suggestions for things we hadn’t even thought of. Lisa was very responsive during the entire planning process. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to coordinate a seamless trip from beginning to end!”
Lisa & Paul H.
Enchanting Escapades in Italy
“Lisa planned our extended family trip to Rome, the Amalfi Coast and Florence. She planned fantastic excursions for us in each city, and our guides were all top-notch. Our ages ranged from 19 to 75. Our transfers were planned perfectly, which made our trip far less stressful than it could have been. All the hotels were wonderful and made access to Rome and Florence extremely easy. She was very pleasant and congenial to work with and always responded in a very timely fashion. Great experience for all of us!“
John, Kate, Stephen, Marsie, John Angelo & Conrad V.
Exploring Egypt
“Working with Lisa was outstanding in every way! She and her Egyptian team saw to every need and went above and beyond to seamlessly make adjustments when flights were cancelled. Everyone in our group had a fabulous time! Thanks to Lisa and her team’s hard work, we were able to visit every site on the itinerary. The hotels, cruise ship, restaurants and local transportation were all top-notch. Lisa’s local Egyptologist, Amro, was a knowledgeable, kind and accommodating expert storyteller. I highly recommend this trip to anyone and everyone! Don’t miss the balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings and Queens! This was one of the many highlights on this trip! “
Michelle and Ted C.
AMAZING Family Trip to Greece
“Lisa was a pleasure to work with. She asked specific questions to customize a trip for our family. Our trip included a variety of activities that allowed us to get a better understanding of the Greek culture.”
Steve, Brenda, Audrey, Brooks & Emma L.
Magical Memories at Disney World
“Lisa was easy to work with and quick to respond. She is truly helpful and listens to what you are looking for. She arranged a wonderful trip with some last-minute modifications, and all went well. We highly recommend her!“
Chris, Christina, Owen & Weston V.
Family Trip to Ireland
“Working with Lisa was amazing! This was our first trip out of the country with our children. Our trip was outstanding and she made it so very easy for us. Every detail was perfect. Our hotels were beautiful, and we had upgrades and perks for being a Virtuoso client. Our guides were picked to match our family and they truly MADE our trip phenomenal. I am so grateful for all of Lisa’s work on making our trip very memorable and seamless!”
Mark, Josie, Robbie and Liam L.
A Tremendous Vacation in Canada
“Lisa set up a tremendous vacation which will provide memories for a lifetime. The locations, pace, scenery, food and hotels were perfect. Lisa pays attention to the details and ensures that all client’s questions are resolved and ensures that the transfer of luggage and checking-in processes are understood and go well. It was a top-notch vacation, and we will certainly endorse her to our friends and will be using her travel services in the future as well. She is our ‘go to’ Travel Advisor!!”
John & Julia S.
FRIENDtastic Adventure through the Canadian Rockies
“Lisa was great to work with. I appreciate her attention to detail. She was great at friendly reminders to complete tasks prior to the trip, while also following up with questions. We traveled with a large group, so I recognize trying to satisfy everyone can be a challenge, but Lisa always had a positive disposition in dealing with all the questions and logistics. She stayed on top of all the details, always giving us a heads up on what the next day’s itinerary will be. She is very prepared. Very happy with our experience with Lisa.”
Joe & Karyne T.
Fantastic Friendship Vacation in Jamaica
“Lisa was great to work with. She is so kind, knowledgeable and gave us so many ideas of things to do while on vacation. Lisa stayed in contact with us during our trip and updated our itinerary when flight times changed as well. Any questions we had, she had the answers and kept us up to date if there were any travel restrictions. She booked our excursions and gave us a bound booklet of all our travel plans. I would recommend Lisa to everyone and would never book a trip without her.”
Sean, Roseann, Joe & Suzanne
Awesome Hawaiian Family Vacation
“It was a wonderful experience working with Lisa VanBuhler!! She spent numerous hours making sure our family vacation to Hawaii was extra special. Not only did she take our ideas of what we wanted for our vacation, she also came up with other ideas that made our trip even more memorable. Lisa made our plane reservations and then helped us make new ones when the airline changed a 3-hour layover to a 9-hour layover. It was her idea to give us 2 different experiences as far as a resort and villas accommodations. Both were perfect as far as location, services, views, and comfort. With Lisa’s guidance, my family was able to have wonderful cultural and historical experiences while still being able to have time to relax. She was always available to answer any questions I had throughout the planning process and even during our vacation. I tell everyone how lucky I was to have her plan our family vacation to Hawaii!! She is the best travel planner I have ever had!!!”
Lisa, Keith, Jessica & Emily H.
Ireland Adventure
“Lisa helped us plan an amazing trip to Ireland and Northern Ireland. She met with us on a few occasions and sent numerous emails as we planned our trip. She was thoughtful in all her recommendations and challenged us to think about what was important in our itinerary. She cautioned us about over scheduling activities. Upon our return, Lisa assisted in retrieving items we left at a hotel and followed up to ensure we received them. She also had a follow up call to make sure our expectations were met. Lisa genuinely cares to make sure you have a memorable trip wherever you go! It was a pleasure working with her!”
Ken & Mary S.
Canadian Rockies
Mark & Lindsay M.
Poland 2022 Family Legacy Journey
“My mother passed away and she made me promise to take our entire family to Poland. I knew only Lisa VanBuhler would plan this trip for our family. We worked together for 10 months to find the perfect itinerary. She was relentless and worked and tweaked and made changes over and over until our trip would be flawless. Traveling with 8 people and making the trip totally private was quite a feat. We travelled from the North of Poland to the very south.. plane..train..Sprinter van.. bikes.. walking tours..Polish cooking class.. and up a funicular to a mountaintop. Every minute of the trip was perfect. This is not our first adventure with her. She checked in with us during the trip and as soon as we returned. Not only is she a mastermind at pulling it all together, she is professional and genuinely excited about your trip.. and has a heart of gold! As soon as we returned.. our first thought was…where should we have Lisa plan our next journey!”
Dave, Karen, David, Jess, Niko, Abby, Josh and Emily B.
Tour of Italy!
Todd, Katy, Megan & Emi S.
16 Days in Italy
“Lisa completely outdid herself on planning this 16 day trip through Italy! Despite the fact our luggage was lost by the airlines on our way, we enjoyed every single day planned by Lisa and her colleagues at See Italy! Lisa and the team in Italy even stepped up to the plate to help us try to locate our luggage while we were enjoying our vacation. I really can’t say enough about the level of professionalism and travel expertise Lisa and her connections bring to the table! Lisa listened to everything we asked for when wanting a family friendly and kid approved trip and she delivered! Some of the items planned which allowed us to be immersed in the culture were definite highlights of the trip for us all! We loved mask making in Venice, the winery tour and tasting in San Gimignano, pizza making class in Florence, pasta making class in Rome, dining in Chef Barbara’s home in Rome, and the chartered boat tour from Positano to Capri. A job well done, Lisa. Thanks!“
Daniel, Kristin, Addison & Ansley F.
Wonderful Trip to Greece!
“Working with Lisa was a dream! Very detailed and able to accommodate everything we needed. Was even able to switch things up last minute on the trip for us. Working with her was a breeze and we will do it again.”
Jesse & Maddi Z.
Exploring Washington, D.C.
“Lisa was amazing to work with and she fulfilled every request. The entire trip went well and we had no issues. She went above and beyond to make my son feel special for his first trip to DC. I would recommend her services to anyone!”
Davy, Mika & David O.
Seaside, Florida - WaterColor Inn & Resort
“Lisa made a family celebration from a dream to reality. She is very good at her job. She took care of all the details and is very committed to giving her clients the best possible experience. She navigated us through all of the best to offer what fit our family needs and desires. She even took care of dinner reservations. She also made us a booklet to enhance our daily activities. She is trustworthy and very hardworking. Lisa understands her clients and listens to them to make this the best experience for all. We are looking forward to traveling again in the future with our dedicated agent Lisa Van Buhler.”
Glenn, Jena, Trey & Grace G.
Expedition Throughout Costa Rica
“Lisa is fantastic to work with. She used her network connections in Costa Rica and her knowledge of our family to plan a trip that was perfect for us. We enjoyed all of the excursions (ziplining, canyoning in waterfalls, hikes, and wildlife tours), as well as the beautiful accommodations.
Beth, Jon, Kendall & Brad P.
Dream Trip to Alaska
“Lisa was wonderful to work with. I was very particular about our experiences on shore. Lisa was really good about listening to what I wanted and finding additional options that would add to the value of our trip. She was very thorough and even walked my family through how to take the travel Covid tests online. I knew that I was prepared for what was going to be expected because she did the research ahead of time and made sure we were ready. Lisa tracked our drivers and made sure we connected and even planned a last minute car for us. We also enjoyed the perks of booking through Lisa on the cruise and at the hotel. Meal vouchers and a spa treatment were great perks! She was my Travel Angel!”
Jenniffer, Katie, John & Elyse J.
12-Day Greek Isle Cruise with Excursions in Spain, France, Italy & Turkey
“Lisa was a pleasure to work with. She was extremely knowledgeable and very detail oriented. She addressed all of our concerns or questions about our trip. She tailored everything to suit our family of six including our four daughters ages 15-20. Lisa met with us and thoroughly reviewed our shore excursions before we left for the trip. We are already planning our next vacation with her. I definitely and highly recommend Lisa Van Buhler.”
Jonathan, Barbara, Mia, Carly, Rachel & Ava
Honeymooning in St. Croix , U.S. Virgin Islands
“Lisa was incredible to work with from start to finish! She was professional, prompt, and she genuinely wanted to find the perfect fit for our honeymoon. We will definitely recommend her to friends and family and can’t wait to use her again!”
Jake and Laurie B.
Honeymoon Bliss - Saint Lucia
“Lisa helped us plan and book our honeymoon to Saint Lucia this past June. She has been working with us for the past year to choose the right resort and book our travel and excursions. Lisa made every step of planning our honeymoon so easy! She was so knowledgeable about resorts and travel. Even though she had not visited the resort we chose, she did research and made lots of phone calls to the resort to ensure she could provide us with plenty of information. We did not have to worry at any point of the planning process, and she made everything so seamless. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone looking for help planning a trip!”
Carli & Matthew C.
Creating Coastal Memories at The Tides Inn, Irvington, VA
Mike and Jenn celebrated their 20th wedding anniverary by retreating to The Tides Inn, a Chesapeake Bay resort where they enjoyed timeless traditions by sea and by land.
“Lisa was great to work with. She provided options that exceeded our goals for our 20th wedding anniversary and provided outstanding customer service. Lisa was very good at communicating updates to us from the resort. We highly recoomend using her services.”
Mike & Jenn G.
New York City - Touring the Big Apple
“We have worked with other travel agents, but Lisa far and away has been the very best. Can’t say enough about how she met all our needs. Definitely made our travels worry free.”
Tammy & Addison L.
River Cruising in Europe - from Avignon to Lyon then to Paris
Christie & Gary sailed on AmaWaterways “Colors of Provence” 7-Night cruise from Avignon to Lyon and then spent 4 days, 3 nights in the magical city of Paris.
“Lisa was FANTASTIC! She went above and beyond what we expected from her. I have already recommended her to friends and will continue to do so.”
~Christie & Gary W.
Dominican Republic - Club Med Michès
“Lisa was excellent in planning our trip to Club Med Miches in the Dominican Republic! When we first spoke to Lisa about our spring break trip, we knew we wanted to go to the Caribbean but not sure which island, and this was one of the recommendations Lisa offered to us. To say she was not worong would be an understatement! There really were no surprises on this trip thanks to Lisa’s planning! We had several delays on our return trip and Lisa kept us informed of all the changes which we very much appreciated. This was also our first trip out of the country since COVID and again Lisa has us prepared for what to expect with testing and entry requirements. It really was a type of experience we just had to show up and lisa had it planned for us which was amazing! I can’t say enough about how thorough Lisa was and how thoghtful whe was with all of her recommendations to us and our kids! After this trip we can’t wait to see what Lisa will have in store for us on our next trip this summer!”
~Kristin and Daniel F.
Dubai
“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Lisa. She was incredibly thorough and detailed in all the planning that it took to organize the most amazing trip I have ever taken in my lifetime. And I am an avid traveler. She was responsive. She knew answers to most questions but immediately found out the ones that she didn’t. She checked many sources and did a lot of research prior to presenting me with a plan of options, details, prices, etc.
It was a very long, and expensive trip that would otherwise have given me a lot of anxiety without her walking me through the entire process. She is definitely the most organized and detailed travel advisor I have ever worked with. She is truly a pleasure, just a real sweetheart. I can’t count the number of ways I noticed her going above and beyond my expectations. I also can’t wait to use her again for my next big trip. I recommend her to anyone and everyone I know that wants to travel.”
~Kimberly, Cidney and Madison
Spain & Portugal
“Lisa was a joy! A friend recommended her to help us plan our 3-week journey to Spain and Portugal. We had a small window before we left, and she pulled it off! Planes, trains, and automobiles is what the review should be called. Lisa was up for the challenge and delivered an amazing once in a lifetime trip! Her experience in this area was vast so she was able to advise and suggest amazing sights and personal experiences you would never get on a basic tour. Every detail was executed to perfection, and we would highly recommend Lisa for your next adventure!”
~Lori and Dan H.
Spain & Portugal
“It was wonderful!! Our itinerary was a bit complicated, and we made numerous changes which Lisa flowed through and figured out patiently and effortlessly. She worked super diligently to include a variety of experiences for us from art to history to culinary to getting in with the locals to really experience the people and their cultures instead of just typical touristy places. Beautiful spiral bound itinerary book with everything we needed from schedules to suggestions to tickets…even a goody bag with some travel essentials! We had 2 Zoom meetings with her and even one with her “go to” person in Spain which was awesome! She checked in with us throughout our journey. 10 stars for sure.”
~Karen and David B.
Hawaii
“I sincerely want to express my gratitude and satisfaction with your outstanding service as XOOM Tours advisor for my trip to Hawaii. My fiancé John and I are indebted to you for your meticulous planning and dedication to quality in all aspects of the trip. I must say that it has to be the most fabulous trip I’ve ever taken at this point in my life. It’s success in no small way was largely due to the intensive amount of preplanning, especially in these Covid times. The detail that was required for this trip was necessary and desired to be able to create the individual experiences that we so fabulously enjoyed on each of three Hawaiian islands. We have wonderful memories to last a lifetime!
~John & Marianne B.
Maryland - Inn at Perry Cabin Resort
“Lisa was an absolute privilege to work with. Her communication and follow-up was prompt and always helpful. I presented her with a tight deadline and she came through with an incredible surprise experience for my wife’s birthday! She handled everything, removing the stress and anxiety associated with trying to plan the perfect trip. I cannot recommend her services enough.”
~Gary B
Belize
“Lisa presented us with some great options for our family trip. When we settled on one she was extremely thorough with her follow through. Our trip to Belize – Ambergris Caye was great! She answered all of our questions and offered her assistance every step of the way. Highly recommended!”
~John, Barb, Corey and Chris M.
Italy
“It was a great trip, Lisa. We will never go anywhere without your help. Everything was so smooth and easy. Our guides, drivers, tours, hotels were all exceptional. Everyone was on time and we were impressed with all of the coordination. We felt like the people in Italy knew about us and who we would be with the next day. They all talked amongst themselves. We felt so well taken care of. I will recommend you to anyone I know who is wanting to put a trip together.”
~John & Cathy W.
Sound to Sea, Washington, DC
& Junior Achievement
Sound to Sea, Washington, DC & Junior Achievement
“Just wanted to say thank you for all your MANY hours of work putting together yet another fabulous experience for our kids! I’m from the northern VA area, so being very familiar with DC, I truly understand that amazing itinerary you started putting together a year ago!!! You packed it in. Superb!!! We REALLY appreciate all you have done to contribute to their learning outside the classroom and to help them connect what they learn in class with the real world…Junior Achievement, Sound to Sea, DC….and of course, on top of all that, are the great memories they’ll have for a lifetime!”
~Kathy C.
Croatia
“Working with Lisa was great. She did an incredible job working with her contacts to put together a fun trip with diverse experiences. She communicated the details of the trip very well and made sure we understood the bits of the trip we were responsible for. She worked very professionally with our local guide to insure everyone had a fabulous time. Our favorite days were the boat trips; both to Kornati National Park and the island of Hvar. The sea was stunningly beautiful and the boat staff was fun and so helpful. Our favorite meal was in the abandoned village on Hvar. Having said that, we truly enjoyed exploring each city we visited. The architecture, the history and the sunsets were all beyond anything we imagined. Dubrovnik was the icing on the cake, a fabulous city in which to end a memorable tour of Croatia. A sincere thank you to Lisa for planning an awesome vacation!”
~Michelle C.
Sound to Sea, Trinity Center
“I really want to thank you for continuing to put the “Sound to Sea” program together for the school year after year. I know this is quite a feat. I’ve been going on my kids’ field trips since they were 2 years old and I’ve got to tell this by far has been the BEST trip that I have been on with my son. Not only was it educational & fun for the kids, but for me as a parent, I had an absolute blast. The STS instructors really helped the kids learn to work together as a group. Being that they were all in such close quarters for 3 days & spent so much time together, I can honestly say that during my time there, I saw & heard nothing but words & actions of encouragement & group togetherness from each and every kid. WOW! Have we got a great class of kids! I really enjoyed getting to know the teachers on a very different level outside of school. I would do this trip again in a heartbeat! Thank you again!”
~Kim C.
St. Lucia
“I would highly recommend working with Lisa. She took the stress 110% off our shoulders, and made our honeymoon go beyond smooth. There wasn’t a worry in the world that we had. I also loved that she offered the plan of monthly payments to pay off the trip instead of all at once. With the expense of a wedding and honeymoon of course that adds up quickly, but this option made it more than feasible. Not only was she amazing to work with, she helped plan one of the most memorable trips of our life.”
~Rachel P.
Washington, DC
~Chris McC.
Croatia
“This is our 8th group/family trip planned by Lisa VanBuhler. This alone lets you know we feel Lisa is the best of the best! The country of Croatia is beautiful and our trip was AMAZING! What made it AWESOME were the various excursions, side trips and tours she planned allowing us to immerse in the local culture and experience it as a local, which we love. We were a group of 12 and she planned and executed daily tours, guides, excursions, experiences, transportation and lodging in great detail perfectly. We cannot wait for our 2020 trip!”
~Allan V.
Washington, DC
“Thank you so much for helping to organize a great 8th great field trip to Washington, DC. Matthew has been looking forward to this trip since sixth grade and it definitely lived up to the hype. He brought back some great stories and descriptives of all that he saw. I know that each year it seems that time for outside-the-class educational activities such as this keeps dwindling. I appreciate our school recognizing that an opportunity to experience a major city with friends and classmates is a learning experience in and of itself.”
~Kelli R.
Disney World - Orlando, FL &
Washington, DC
~Jo-Anna R.
Washington, DC
“It was a tremendous pleasure to be on the Washington, DC Trip with my son. Your passion as a teacher, love of learning, and effervescent experiences was, in my opinion, what made the trip come to life for the kids and me. I certainly appreciate you and always have over the years! Please accept this heartfelt thank you.”
~Ethan T.
Atlanta, GA
“I just returned from a 6th grade overnight trip to Atlanta. I had the pleasure of being a chaperone, and all I can say is that it was an incredible trip. Lisa’s planning, mapping, and organizing were flawless. We were able to see the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola and a studio tour of CNN all in one day, without feeling rushed. She also planned an entire day at beautiful Stone Mountain in Georgia. The bus transportation offered a comfortable, smooth ride and our driver was great. I highly recommend Lisa to design your next tour/trip. She can handle every last detail including rooms, meals, transportation and activities/attractions. Thank you, Lisa!”
~Jocelyn R.
Disney World - Orlando, FL &
Atlanta, GA
“Lisa is incredibly organized and hands-on, and I can’t recommend her enough. My HS son, with his marching band, has gone to Disney twice with her and she put on flawless trips. She was with the kids and in the parks, ready to tackle anything that was needed. I chaperoned a 6th grade trip to Atlanta and I got to see Lisa in action. She had the kids hanging onto her every word, and I saw her extreme detail and dedication. Lisa puts the stress and the planning on her own shoulders. Who wouldn’t want to work with her?”
~Emily G.
Washington, DC
“Lisa took a HUGE group of middle schoolers to Washington, DC. What an awesome experience! She is fiercely organized! Transportation, packing lists, scheduling, food, hotel, relevant stories, and advice on how to spend your time. She had it all ready! Thanks to Lisa and her many years of experience this was a trip that these kids will never forget. Fun, educational, and good for the soul. I would take any trip Lisa was organizing! Thanks Lisa!!!”
~Diane D.
Stress-free, full of heart, and good for the soul.
That’s the XOOM Tour’s way.
Ready to embark on your own expertly planned journey? I invite you to connect with me on your complimentary consultation call.
