Latitudesouthtravelco Reviews

This was the most amazing company I

This was the most amazing company I have ever worked with Karen planned the perfect trip for us and she was communicative thoughtful and went well above and beyond throughout the entire process From her travel itinerary to her phone calls before the trip to her incredible attention to detail she was the consummate professional It was truly a perfect trip to New Zealand all thanks to Karen and Latitude South Andie NYC

The people in this company listen-know Australia and New Zealand well-and provide creative and personalized service

Our trip put together by Latitude South Travel Company was AWESOME During the planning stage our travel planner listened carefully to our general planning ideas and talked with us about our previous travels and what we liked and disliked about the activities on those trips She coordinated conference calls to ensure that she had input from each of the four of us She provided insight and sensitive opinions to our original general itinerary ideas that were spot on and together we were able to hone in on what we considered to be a perfect schedule for all four of us For example our travel planner highly recommended that we spend at least one night if not two at the an ecolodge in Cape Otway along the Great Ocean Road We changed our travel dates by a few days to wait for them to open in the spring That was truly one of the memorable highlights of our trip Once we signed the contracts the rest of the travel company staff were mobilized Just like our travel planner they were all friendly and personable while providing very professional and competent assistance and guidance through the process They were all very good about communicating with everyone in our group about what we needed to do and where they were in the process of finalizing our arrangements One of the people in our group had a serious accident only a few days before the commencement of our adventure which meant that the two of them were not able to share in the travel experience The advanced test of an excellent travel agency is not in the initial planning but in how they handle a last minute change to the plan Our travel company really came through for all of us - making changes with all of their providers on short notice and almost immediately providing all the information necessary for making travel insurance claims ALWAYS get travel insurance The hotels apartments that the company booked for us were elegant and well-appointed as well as being centrally located for our activities There were absolutely no hitches in the itinerary - from transportation to and from the airports to pick-ups for our scheduled tours and activities The individual tour guides were excellent - knowledgeable and personable If you are looking for an extremely organized knowledgeable insightful and experienced travel agency for Australia and New Zealand we HIGHLY recommend this company They made us feel like we we were their most important client - a sentiment shared by another of their clients that we met along the way It is difficult to pick out the most memorable part of our trip as each day brought its own joy and unique memories We absolutely loved Port Douglas and the trip to the Great Barrier Reef was something that no one should miss when in Australia Even if you are not a swimmer you can experience the reef in a glass bottom boat Our personal guided tour by an aboriginal artist was interesting and very educational - we learned a lot about aboriginal history and culture The Sydney Opera house is another icon to be experienced not just viewed in a picture The Great Ocean Road is best experienced with a guide - so that you can take in one awesome view after another We truly enjoyed the Cape Otway eco lodge and highly recommend a two night stay Seeing koala bears and large numbers of kangaroos in the wild is amazing The lodge staff provide history and education about the animals of Australia - as well as elegant and tasty breakfasts and dinners The Sound boat trips of Queenstown New Zealand are awe-inspiring The bus trip to the Milford Sound is quite long but they make scenic stops so it is worth it We recommend flying back to Queenstown - not only does it shorten the day but the views are breathtaking Another fun activity is the Dart River jet boats A dinner in the home of a Maori family provides a very personal connection to learn about the Maori culture and history that you may not experience in a large group Wonderful people Traveling through the caves of Waitomo with their glow worms is also a very unique tour We recommend going to more than one cave as each of the tours provides a different view and understanding of these interesting creatures If we had the money we would love to spend more time in both countries We would definitely arrange the trip with Latitude Otherwise it was as we dreamed and planned

Trip of a lifetime

I had the most fabulous trip arranged by Latitude South I went to Australia and New Zealand for a solo trip I had no qualms about the trip they discussed every step of the trip prior to my departure The vendors they used were gloriously professional and even adapted some of the walking tours hikes to my physical ability or lack thereof I felt like a princess as the itinerary went smoothly and I knew that Latitude South had my back the entire time There was a minor issue with a tour one day and while the vendor handled it well I still got a call from Latitude South to make sure it was resolved to my satisfaction now THAT is service I give my unreserved and ecstatic recommendation for Latitude South Valerie B Baton Rouge LA

My wife and I wanted to visit New Zealand and Australia

My wife and I wanted to visit New Zealand and Australia I began my research by looking at websites of the large travel companies I could not find a right fit for our needs Further research led me to Zicasso I completed their web form requesting information about a vacation to New Zealand and Australia Soon I was contacted by Karen Pettit of Latitude South Travel Company She set up a telephone call with us and we talked with her about our likes budget number of days etc Karen was easy to talk with and a good listener She promised us a draft proposal The proposal arrived and we were blown away by the itinerary Yes we wanted to do the trip of this proposal The customized proposal of 23 nights was more to our liking than the itineraries of the larger companies However we let Karen know that the price was a shade high for us She went back to work and made a few changes but with still the same basic itinerary of 12 nights in New Zealand and 11 in Australia Later we took the trip with another couple Everything was as advertised - a dream vacation Flights transfers hotels excursions - all planned to the detail We stayed in places that we would not have considered affordable and we had excursions that were suited to our tastes We also had free time to add to our adventures I absolutely and without reservation recommend Latitudes South Travel Company

Best Travel Planner Yet

Karen and her team overwhelmingly exceeded our expectations when planning our honeymoon She made sure to have an initial interview and took all of our interests into consideration when planning our trip and made it completely individualized for us a mostly nature trip which is exactly what we wanted We met many people on our trip and heard all kinds of itineraries and truly felt that Karen chose the best for us I can t speak of her company more highly and am so grateful I went with her team

Latitude South Travel was Beyond any Expectations

Latitude South Travel from our first contact by phone were truly amazing They could here in between the lines of what I was looking for planning a very unique experience for seven people Their ability to hear deeply with their heart to recognize that they had to be the eyes ears and guides for people who had never been to New Zealand or Australia and to organize to the finest detail to ensure we had an experience of a lifetime There were many details to be worked out from places to stay to eat special meals and several flights Karen and her staff care deeply for what they do and more important for the people they are providing a service for Karen and her staff will be deeply in our hearts for a lifetime as they are special people providing a very special service that is beyond anything I have experienced I have travel many places in this beautiful world and had contact with many people the love and support was beyond what I could imagine Thank you

Claire and Karen of Latitude South Travel are the best

Claire and Karen of Latitude South Travel in a word are the best The best at following up on every detail of our trip the best in planning and suggesting the best places to stay and eat and the best in being super organized and helping us to have a trip of a lifetime Claire and Karen helped my wife and I organize an adventure filled two weeks in the South Island of New Zealand From the zip lining above Queenstown and Via Ferata hiking to the three day trek on the Routeburn and Siberian Experience in Wanaka we could not have asked for more

A Flawlessly Planned Trip

New Zealand has been a destination on the top of my trip list for almost 50 years So it was a leap of faith when we entrusted the planning of our month long trip to NZ to Latitude South LS instead of using a larger Canadian or US tour company And we are so happy we did From beginning to end LS took care of us They determined our particular interests needs like dislikes changes on the fly and updates putting together an itinerary that was flawless in its execution I can honestly say there was not a step out of place throughout our trip Karen and Claire from LS made sure we were comfortable with the trip s itinerary and what to expect from start to finish They and their team are easy to contact and planning and pre-trip calls were scheduled at our convenience even with the date and timezone difference We will certainly recommend LS to all our friends and family interested in a curated travel experience to NZ

So glad we found Karen

Karen and her team at Latitude South made our New Zealand travel dreams come true She helped my husband and me plan an incredible 2 week vacation in the North and South Islands Every detail was perfection Karen knew all the right questions to ask and she and her team put together an experience more wonderful than we could have imagined We recommend Latitude South to everyone we know