Voted Top Ten Specialist Tour Operator by Conde Nast Traveller, Exsus has over 14 years' experience in creating luxury holidays to South America, USA and Canada, Mexico and Central America, Australasia and South Pacific, the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Africa, North Africa and the Middle East, Europe and South East Asia.
Over the years, we've received hundreds of testimonials from people who have travelled with us on holiday - or honeymoon! Here is a selection of reviews from clients who've enjoyed a holiday with us recently. In the meantime, if you would like to speak to one of our Travel Experts call us today on 020 7337 9010.
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"Thank you for organising such a wonderful honeymoon for us.
Going to four locations in 11 days worked perfectly, primarily because we were looked after so well on all the transfers. It was really fantastic to know we didn’t need to worry about anything, because we were being picked up and dropped off at every location. It really made the holiday easy and fun, and worry-free."
“The trip to Peru was absolutely amazing. It is a fascinating country and we really enjoyed the mixture of culture, city, rainforest, adventure and relaxation. The hotels were all brilliant, each a little bit different and all good in their own unique way, in amazing locations, with excellent quality service and food.
We were really impressed with how smoothly everything ran and how well organised it was. Everything went to plan, people were always there to meet us and were extremely helpful, so we had absolutely no worries or stresses. Malka from Tucano was our main guide for Cusco and the Sacred Valley. We were very impressed with her and thoroughly enjoyed our time with her - she was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly and willing to do anything to ensure we had a great time.
It goes without saying that Machu Picchu was stunning and a highlight of the trip. Seeing it in real life was even more impressive than pictures.
Thank you very much for your hard work in booking this trip. We thoroughly enjoyed it and were impressed with every aspect of the holiday. We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Exsus to friends, and we will no doubt consult you again on future holidays!”
"The trip was a 10! We fell in love with Peru, the landscape, and especially the people! Tucano was fantastic, and we adored our tour guides, especially Patricia from Cuzco.
We will absolutely keep Exsus in mind for other friends having honeymoons this year!"
“We thought the place was amazing. Extremely beautiful and peaceful… just what we were looking for. Thank you”
“The Club floor at the Ritz Carlton was superb… the staff were among the best we've come across. Can't recommend it highly enough.
We did two excursions through your agent there, Arabian Adventures, one a guided tour of the city which really helped put the place in perspective. The Dubai Museum is really brilliant, very evocative and interesting. We also did a half day into the desert, a conservation reserve, which included dunes in 4-wheel drives. Amazing fun. It was a terrific holiday and many thanks to Exsus for arranging it.”
“We had a fabulous time in South Africa, thank you very much indeed for your help in putting together a fantastic and memorable family holiday. I certainly would not hesitate to recommend Exsus to others.
The country specific knowledge you and your team showed in helping put together the itinerary was much appreciated. Everything went very smoothly from the moment we arrived and the result was that we had a relaxing and stress-free holiday, not always easy with three small children. We look forward to going back and will certainly look to use Exsus for our next big family holiday.”
“We had a fabulous holiday so thank you for all the work you did to make it so! The Matetic vineyard was a great place to start and unwind… We did a bicycle tour and our guide was excellent. All transfers were perfect - on time, informative and pleasant.
We loved Chiloe and the Tierre Chiloe was beautiful. Couldn't fault the staff, guides, restaurant, tours on a single thing. Patagonia was definitely the highlight. Fantastic scenery and Tierre Patagonia exceeded our expectations. Encouraged by one of the guides - we managed to do the three towers hike - quite an achievement for us and so glad we did it. Again, staff, guides and restaurant were all amazing.”
“We had a wonderful time - thank you. Highlights were the following:
Villa des orangiers - amazing place. Staff excellent, accommodation excellent - service excellent. We could have stayed there all weekend and not left it was that good.
Tour around the souk with mohammed - absolute delight. He allowed us to explore at our pace and was very good at allowing us time to ourselves. A very nice guy who helped us really understand the place. His recommendation for dinner ranks as one of the top 3 meals of all time...”
"We had a ball... from about day 2 our girls were asking if we can go and live there so I guess that sums it up!"
"Everything else was fantastic. The Moorings was everything we hoped it would be. The local restaurants were fab… We had the best time… didn’t want to leave. Thanks for all of your help and I would have no hesitation in recommending Exsus to anyone."
"We couldn't be any happier with the professional and friendly attitude you provided us when booking our trip."
"Thank you - all arrangements were spot on."
"We had an amazing time in California - it's hard to say what we particularly enjoyed because I'd end up listing everything! I will definitely recommend you to any engaged couples I know as you made it very easy to book and everything was spot on throughout the whole 3 weeks, I just wish it was longer!"
"Thank you so much for all your help on the honeymoon we had such an amazing time, we definitely wouldn't change it for the world….. so thank you, to you and the team for everything. The Itinerary book was invaluable, just everything, words cant really explain how happy we are. We will definitely recommend you to our family and friends and will drop you a line next time we organise a big trip to the States or beyond."
"I want to thank you for putting together such an amazing trip for us. It now seems like a dream! We had such a wonderful time, such an unforgettable adventure; Machu Picchu was more incredible than I could ever imagine. No picture can capture the scale or the feeling you experience being surrounded by the Andes.
We were 20 years old the last time either one of us camped. Neither one of us liked it then, and we learned that we still don’t like it. That being said – we would not change a thing about this trip, it was all part of the adventure, but one of the happiest moments on the trip was when we got to our room at the Sanctuary Lodge and got to take a shower! Another happy moment was arriving back at the Aranwa Hotel in Cusco to a lovely bottle of champagne. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness, Will! It was such a nice surprise and after a long day getting back to Cusco, we really enjoyed it.
The tours in and around Cusco and Lima were all very interesting and the history so fascinating.
The local reps, local guides and drivers were all excellent. All in all, a wonderful, wonderful trip. We will always remember this amazing experience and thank you so very much for helping us make this dream come true."
"We had a brilliant time on our holiday – thank you for organising! We need to start thinking about next year now!"
"You could not have planned a more fabulous trip for us, we had a truly wonderful time over in the US. We certainly would book through you again in the near future, as well as recommend you to friends and family."
"We had a wonderful time. Thank you for planning/oganising such an enjoyable holiday. Looking forward to getting the next trip sorted out soon."
"We had an amazing time, we loved everything and the itinerary was so well put together. You really listened to what we were looking for and gave us our dream honeymoon. Thank you so much, there is nothing to be improved on. We will definitely use Exsus again when we plan our next adventure!"
The service I received from Exsus was simply top-notch. They handled everything with professionalism, care, and promptness. I have to especially mention Sarah Loseby, as I couldn't have asked for a better person to handle such a special time in my life. We used Exsus for our honeymoon to Indonesia and without a doubt we would use them again."
"The honeymoon was perfect! Thank you very much for arranging it, we didn't want to come home!"
"A great holiday with the highlights being Ravello, Walks in Capri particularly the Walk of the forts on the west coast and the beach club at Palazzo Alvino. Thank you for organising and for all your recommendations. We had a great time."
"We had an amazing time in Hokkaido an will definitely go back again. Thankyou for organizing everything to perfection."
"We just wanted to thank you for putting together such a fantastic itinerary. We had a fabulous time and really enjoyed the diversity of the trip, particularly Carmel and Santa Barbara where we caught some rays and had a good rest!
We would really like to use your company again in the future so will be in touch when we start planning our 2015 vacation."
"We had an absolutely fantastic time in Thailand. The highlights were the quality and the service in the hotels. The elephant experience was brilliant and so well organised to fit everything into the 3 days. The Sarojin, what can I say, we were upgraded to a suite as we were celebrating Martin’s retirement and it was fabulous! The team there were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble.
We had a fantastic guide, Tar, who provided the usual commentary and interesting data on the trips, but also provided photo opportunities-actually taking them so we had pictures of us both. Little things like water, mints and hand wipes were offered and very welcomed. Additional trips such as a river cruise, a trip to a jewellers, a speed boat ride was easily sorted and a detailed itinerary provided. Thank you for organising the trip for us!"
"Borneo was amazing. All the hotels were amazing, especially Villa Samadhi and Japamala. All our rooms were lovely; we had some brilliant guides too. The highlights for us were Danum Valley and Japamala - we loved everything about both these places. Thank you so much for everything. I'm already looking at your honeymoon packages!"
"I wanted to say a huge thank you for organising such a fabulous trip to Malaysia. Everything ran incredibly smoothly and we were seamlessly picked up at each stage by lovely local guides. Thank you particularly for arranging the complimentary room upgrades at Tanjong Jara and Gaya Island. The rooms at both hotels were absolutely amazing - we could not have hoped for better.
Both our guides were great fun, very knowledgeable and made the trip extra special. We were sorry to say goodbye to both of them! The whole trip was wonderful, but highlights for me were the Hilton resort and the visit to the Iban Longhouse and particularly the Abai Lodge / Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge and the amazing wildlife spotting boat trips with Bryant from those properties. We were so lucky as we saw an orang utan in the wild as well as at both the rehabilitation centres!"
"We had the best holiday ever and loved every part of it. The people were wonderful, most guides excellent, food amazing and hotels all fantastic - it really is difficult to choose a single highlight as there were so many. Both are stunningly beautiful countries. We honestly do not think anything could have been improved upon but some of the hotels were so good that we could have done with a bit more relax time in them! We will most definitely recommend you and have already done so to fellow travellers in Vietnam and at home. We will most certainly be going back to Vietnam and will be in touch again. Thanks once again for the brilliant itinerary and travel arrangements. All the hotels and people made it a special anniversary trip we will never forget."
"We had a really fantastic time thank you! We loved both cities, they are so different which was great and it was exactly the trip we needed. Both hotels were lovely but most especially Capella which was a gorgeous hotel and everyone was so lovely and so helpful, we really liked Georgetown too. New York was a great place to be over Christmas though and if think we just about did all your first time visitor recommendations!! Plenty still to visit next time :). All the transfers/trains etc went smoothly and you were absolutely right to suggest we took the train from NY as is was great to see all the places go by!
So thanks so much for everything again and I hope we get to plan another adventure before too long!!"
"We had more than a great time and all your arrangements were excellent. Thank you soooooo much for allowing us to discover this beautiful country with its warm people. I really can't thank you enough for all you did."
"We had a wonderful time! The hotel [Le Mas Candille] and setting are beautiful and we had lovely views from our balcony. I think we probably had one of the best views given the location of the room! Dinner in the restaurant was delicious and sitting on the terrace for a pre-dinner drink was very special. We even indulged in a couple of treatments in the spa which were sensational.
Wandering round Mougins was a real treat and we found a couple of interesting galleries and the Museum of Art was extremely interesting with such a diverse collection of antiquities interspersed with some classical art. Even being picked up and dropped off at the airport made such a difference given the relatively short duration of our trip. We were also allowed to keep our room until 4pm on Sunday when we left for the airport which was a very nice touch.
Thank you so much for organising everything. I am already thinking about my next trip!"
"Helen and Exsus did a great job of organising our honeymoon to South Africa and Mozambique, she gave us great suggestions on where to go and put together various itineraries for us. She was quick to respond to all my requests and gave local know how as well as medical requirements. We were looked after at every step of the way by professional and flexible staff. We were in safe hands and Helen was there at all times to make any changes or day trip recommendations. Thanks so much for your help! We had a magical time."
"We had an amazing time in Italy. The combination of the two hotels was perfect for us. We had the mix of sleek design (Angelina) and traditional Italian design (Avino) which gave us a nice contrast. Both hotels were spotless with amazing staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Thanks again for organising such a special honeymoon for us."
"We were delighted with Exsus' organisation of the holiday and it was completely trouble-free. We will certainly use Exsus again. Many thanks for organising everything so efficiently."
"Our honeymoon was simply brilliant, thanks to you and the team at Exsus! From the lush hotels, to the good tours and great itinerary, we had a fabulous time."
“I would like to say thank you for how straight forward the whole trip was thanks to your organisation. Every transfer (by car or boat) was perfect and seamless. With three hotels in one week and one on an Island, there was a lot of moving about and it was arranged to perfection.”
"We've booked with Exsus on two occasions before. Both the trips were amazing and it was a huge plus never having to worry about transfers, online reviews of hotels and restaurants or missing out any of the must-see places. Exsus made sure everything was of the highest standard you could find in these places and almost everything was exclusive to our group which meant we didn't have to join other bigger tour groups and the itinerary was flexible throughout the trip so we could make changes to what we felt like doing if and when we wanted to.
We just arrived home from a two-month honeymoon which we also booked with Exsus. We travelled to -
- Chile: Santiago, Patagonia, Easter Islands and Atacama desert
- Peru: Lima, Iquitos (Amazon), Cusco, Urubamba
- Ecuador: Quito, Galapagos Islands
- Panama
- Bahamas: Paradise Island, Eleuthera Pink Sands beach
- US: Miami, New York
Exsus made sure all the hotels knew we were a honeymoon couple and so by the end of the trip we must have received 20 bottles of champagne in total! All the guides and hotel staff in every destination went out of their way to make sure we were having a good time and not too tired since we had such a long trip. We actually wanted to stay on this trip forever and not come back home!
The Atacama desert and the Galapagos Islands are a must see for travel enthusiasts. We could not have put together a trip half as long or as wonderful without Exsus' expertise and whats more, everything was customized just for us!
Many thanks for making our honeymoon the trip of our lives. Keep up the good work!"
"We had the most wonderful honeymoon. Venice was wonderful - so romantic and the Amalfi Coast is just stunning.
Everything ran very smoothly. Transfers were there as you said they would be and everyone was extremely polite, friendly and helpful. We had an amazing room in Ca Maria Adele and the staff there were exceptional. It's such a lovely hotel and the perfect position for us to go exploring from. Casa Angelina is stunning (the views are to die for!) and again the staff were brilliant.
All in all, we were very happy with everything and can't thank you enough for organising it and making it all run so smoothly. We're just wondering when we can go back… sadly not as soon as we'd hope! I’d happily recommend Exsus to anyone looking to book a hassle free and fabulous honeymoon. Many thanks for everything.”
"From the minute I contacted the team at Exsus, every detail was arranged for me! You were a great 'google' find and I have already requested help from the team for our summer and Christmas holidays!"
“The trip was a great experience and we’re very happy we were able to see a unique part of the world.”
"Everything was perfect. Our trip from the very start to the end went so smoothly. Each location we travelled to and all the logistics getting there, were perfectly executed. Our trip got better and better each time we traveled somewhere new. Thank you so much for all your help planning the trip as well as all your suggestions. We had an amazing time and a lot of that great experience is because of all your help.
We would definitely book our next trip through you."
"We had a wonderful time in Dubrovnik. The hotel was everything we could have wished for and made extra special by their excellent staff who without exception were charming, friendly and helpful.
As far as your own arrangements were concerned, everything worked like a dream - the paperwork, the Sofitel, car parking, and the airport transfers. I can't think of anything that could have been improved."
"Everything was PERFECT at the Martinhal Resort! The changes they had made since we last visited were huge improvements. The weather was heavenly and we all had THE MOST wonderful holiday!!
Thank you SO much or arranging it all for us, you have been fantastic!!"
"Thank you for such a wonderful holiday at the Sani Resort in Halkidiki. Your advice and recommendations were spot on and the whole trip ran smoothly as a result of some fantastic behind the scenes organising!
We had a great time and would definitely look to book another holiday with you and have already recommended Exsus to friends."
"We have been booking our holidays through Exsus for the last 5 years. We go back year on year because of the extremely high level of personalised service that we get. It is hard to believe that Deborah and Alison haven't actually met our children as they seem to know so much about them and when they advise us on a holiday they always bear in mind our children's needs as well as our own. I have on occasion looked into booking our holidays independently, in search of the best possible deal, but each time I return to Exsus for their seamless processes, understanding of our needs and fantastic contacts with hoteliers around the world! We have had many years of unforgettable holidays at decent prices through Exsus, and we know that their commitment to us continues after we have paid our bill, throughout the holiday itself and afterwards. They genuinely care about the feedback they get and are always looking to improve the experience for their clients"
The actual cruise was great, the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and nice to be around. I liked the excursions; there was always something to do. I particularly enjoyed the kayaking and the hiking. The naturalists tried really hard to ensure that we saw as many animals as we could, while imparting their impressive knowledge. The food was really good too, and at night after dinner on clear nights I enjoyed stargazing, and if the ship was anchored peering into the water to see the marine life.
One of the coolest things was getting close to the sea lions at one of the sea lion colonies, I've visited one before in Australia, but they were stricter and didn't let you get this close, so it was really special.
It was a fantastic trip, and the Galapagos is one of those destinations that one should visit sooner rather than later!"
We went to Antibes for the day. Hired a car and drove to Nice and Monaco. Called in at Eze on way home - stunning views. Also spent last day at Cap D'Antibes Beach Hotel and had lunch. Mougins was lovely - very good recommendation. Just over 2 weeks until Santorini!! Many thanks once again.”
BA flight great and although it of course adds expense , travelling Club makes it special and much more comfortable. We were met in Barbados and transferred by Limousine, another nice touch.
The Coral Reef Club is lovely, it did feel special, a level of expected 'dress' but not over the top. They had staff everywhere, you never had to look far if you needed a drink or some help . Everyone oozed the friendly Bajan charm.
The Tamarind villa was well above our expectations , the web site doesn't do it justice, being set back in the gardens gives it that extra peace, no one walks past your door and the bushes/trees give you privacy, while at the same time easy access to everything.We never used the main pool, as the one next to us was superb.
The food at the restaurant was always good, the breakfast had plenty of choice, all freshly supplied. The evening meals were top restaurant quality and there’s a good wine list .
Hermitage Bay [in Antigua] has also been wonderful. I can see why the hotel has been featured so highly in travel guides. The staff are all friendly and so keen to make our stay perfect. Suite/cottage number 26 is perfect. Set higher up and as you mentioned that little bit quieter. The suite is also perfectly set, no one can see in or over us, including the plunge pool and sun deck, so feels very private, whereas I notice some of the suites are slightly overlooked , or can be walked past ... All look lovely, but number 26 was a great choice thank you."
