Michael Cole-Schwartz

Michael arranged a 10-person cruise for me and my friends. This required so much logistical detail. Michael did a fantastic job getting us organized and made fantastic recommendations, even when we changed course mid-stream. He was incredibly patient and really knew what he was doing. I can’t recommend him highly enough!

I used to plan every detail of travel for my husband and me—I even coordinated every aspect of our destination wedding in Mexico and loved it. When it came to planning our trip to Vietnam, I started with the same enthusiasm but quickly became overwhelmed by the endless research. Every turn seemed riddled with reviews I couldn’t fully trust. That’s when we turned to our friend Michael, who had recently launched his travel business. We met to discuss our trip, hoping he could help sift through the noise and build a travel plan we could feel confident about. By the end of our initial conversation, it was clear our trip would be far better if Michael planned it. He had access to a network of travel experts and insights that we didn’t. We asked Michael to design a trip that was adventurous, peaceful, affordable, and delicious. Our requests were simple but specific: good sleeps, great food, and daily massages. Over the course of 2.5 months, we met with Michael three times to refine the plans. He used an app called "TERN" to build and share itineraries as he developed them. It made it so easy for us to review his recommendations, ask questions, and adjust details at our convenience. About a month before departure, our entire trip was fully planned, with most of it prepaid and clear cancellation policies in place. The trip itself was amazing. The itinerary struck the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, just as we’d asked. Every hotel and restaurant recommendation was thoughtfully chosen, and the daily massages were just what we needed after exploring. The only hiccup was with our Halong Bay cruise, where a miscommunication led to a less-than-ideal experience. While we had to adjust our expectations and spend some time working directly with the cruise planners to resolve the issue (ultimately securing a partial refund), it wasn’t enough to overshadow the overall quality of the trip or Michael’s expertise. We highly recommend Michael for planning your next adventure—whether it’s across the globe or closer to home. His personalized approach, attention to detail, and expert resources make all the difference.

Michael was a godsend in helping make my trip a success. Between travel anxiety and choice overload, he was able to snap a dream vacation into place with the clock running down. I’m very thankful that everything I wanted to do was accomplished along with everything I didn’t know I wanted to do!

Michael is extremely attentive to the client’s needs and requests. He excels at providing multiple options that offer the client the best of what’s available while weighing the inevitable pros and cons of one property over another. I am FAR less stressed when I have Michael helping to plan my travels than when I pour over bookings on my own. He’s a pro!