Review of Italy trip September 2024
"Just returned from a wonderful 20-day vacation in Italy. This was our first-time using Robin Isquith, Stones Throw Travel. When we started with Robin, we were concerned as we were looking for several unusual excursions including a full day tour of Pompei, a tour of Ostia Antica (the original port of Rome) and finding cameo jewelry in the town they were first carved, Torre del Greco. She listened to what interested us, made several suggestions and made all the arrangements including hotels, guides, and transportation. The best recommendation we can give Robin is to say 'I would not make any changes to the trip'. We would rate the trip A+ and are already talking to Robin about our next destination."
Scott & Kari G
"Just returned from a wonderful 20-day vacation in Italy. This was our first-time using Robin Isquith, Stones Throw Travel. When we started with Robin, we were concerned as we were looking for several unusual excursions including a full day tour of Pompei, a tour of Ostia Antica (the original port of Rome) and finding cameo jewelry in the town they were first carved, Torre del Greco. She listened to what interested us, made several suggestions and made all the arrangements including hotels, guides, and transportation. The best recommendation we can give Robin is to say 'I would not make any changes to the trip'. We would rate the trip A+ and are already talking to Robin about our next destination."
Scott & Kari G
"I believe we met Robin lsquith by looking online for a local travel agent in the Carefree AZ area. We found a winner! Since that date she has booked two cruises for us, one to Alaska and recently one to the Scandinavian countries. For each effort she covered all the details and arrangements and educated us on the finer points of cruising.. We could not have asked for more concern on her part for our welfare. She is intimately familiar with the cruising industry and travel in general so as to predict any problems and eliminate them for our benefit."
Anabel and John K
Anabel and John K
"Robin, you did it again, helping us to fulfill a dream to see Egypt. Great planning on your part, finding the best way to experience an exotic and historical area. We entered into the experience with some concern about visiting a place where there has been quite a bit of turmoil in the past years, but you found a way to safely accomplish our goals. Everything about this was perfect. We saw far more than we had anticipated, and learned quite a lot during the process. Learning is always high on our list of "needs" when we travel. The hotels were first rate, the guides were knowledgeable and friendly. It was great to have someone meet us at airports and get us to our hotels, and back on the airlines for the next step of our travels. Anyone considering travel needs to talk to you."
Clyde and Eva K
Clyde and Eva K
"I recently went on a trip to Ireland for 10 days,what a beautiful and amazing country. We toured a different castle or location every day sometimes two places a day. Starting in Dublin and ending in Shannon. Robin with Stones throw travel really out did herself. We could never have seen so much in 10 days if we tried to do it on our own. Besides all the amazing things and places we saw, the entire trip went flawlessly not a single glitch.
I highly recommend anyone planning a trip to contact Robin for the most amazing trip, plans, transportation etc she is simple an excellent agent who really goes the extra mile to insure the best trip possible.
Thank you Robin."
Mike T
I highly recommend anyone planning a trip to contact Robin for the most amazing trip, plans, transportation etc she is simple an excellent agent who really goes the extra mile to insure the best trip possible.
Thank you Robin."
Mike T
"Robin helped us plan a FABULOUS trip in Spain and we wholeheartedly recommend her! As frequent travelers, we had never used a travel agent before and didn't quite know what to expect from the process. However, we soon realized that Robin was an asset to our experience. In her initial phone call with us, she took the time to understand our personal travel styles and preferences, as well as our goals for this trip. From there, she worked to provide us with a range of itineraries and tweaked them until they met our needs. This was all on fairly short notice and went well beyond our expectations.
We cannot thank Robin enough for the time and attention to detail she put into our trip. It was so relaxing to know that all of the details were planned out for us. We loved that we could open the travel app she provided each day and have everything at our finger tips — down to the travel time required for a cab to a train station or tour. The itinerary was just what we hoped it would be and the hotels were really comfortable. We loved getting the tastes of Madrid, Seville, and Granada, before having a longer stay in Barcelona.
Beyond that, Robin included so many personal touches that really made our trip special. Before we left, she uploaded our itinerary into the travel app, but also printed all of the vouchers we would need and gifted us with a "goodie" bag full of relevant travel books etc. She welcomed us home with both a text and a handwritten note. Robin is not only talented, but truly loves what she does and it shows in all of her gestures.
We will enthusiastically recommend Robin to our friends and families. Thank you, Robin, for helping us plan a wonderful vacation! We look forward to working with you again in the future."
Meagan E.
We cannot thank Robin enough for the time and attention to detail she put into our trip. It was so relaxing to know that all of the details were planned out for us. We loved that we could open the travel app she provided each day and have everything at our finger tips — down to the travel time required for a cab to a train station or tour. The itinerary was just what we hoped it would be and the hotels were really comfortable. We loved getting the tastes of Madrid, Seville, and Granada, before having a longer stay in Barcelona.
Beyond that, Robin included so many personal touches that really made our trip special. Before we left, she uploaded our itinerary into the travel app, but also printed all of the vouchers we would need and gifted us with a "goodie" bag full of relevant travel books etc. She welcomed us home with both a text and a handwritten note. Robin is not only talented, but truly loves what she does and it shows in all of her gestures.
We will enthusiastically recommend Robin to our friends and families. Thank you, Robin, for helping us plan a wonderful vacation! We look forward to working with you again in the future."
Meagan E.
"Robin was a fantastic guide, and in all practicality of the planning process made our lives easier. Several packages were laid out in front of us, with details from the food, to the bars, to the events, and lifestyle. When the decision was finally made, we received a care package entailing what to expect leaving from to the airport, to arriving at our resort in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. This was immensely useful, especially so if you weren't weathered international travelers. Again 10/10, would recommend contacting."
Ted H.
Ted H.
"Stones Throw Travel planned a trip for my husband and me on Queen Mary 2 from NY to Caribbean and back to NY - 14 days during the Christmas and New Year's Holidays. What a trip - everything was planned to the letter. We arrived in NY and had a wonderful hotel - Crown Plaza right on Time Square with breakfast included. We spent three lovely days there and then boarded the Queen Mary and headed South. Our room was everything and more than she said it would be. The meals were all planned in a private dining area and we were able to avoid the crowded lineup for meals and go at our leisure. What a treat. The itinerary was close to perfect. We could not have been happier with the planning Robin did.
Love you Robin. Wish we had planned our Hawaii trip with you but when I planned it didn't know how great your service was. Next time for sure. Everyone should use you."
Janis W.
Love you Robin. Wish we had planned our Hawaii trip with you but when I planned it didn't know how great your service was. Next time for sure. Everyone should use you."
Janis W.
"Robin is a rock star. She listened to all of our concerns. Booked our flights. Sent us some goodies along with a folder with all the information needed to know about the trip. She even sent us details about the different excursions and provided her input. There is no words to describe what an amazing job she did. If you want to have fun and stress free, robin is your person."
Moony V.
Moony V.
"I have questioned the value and benefit of using a travel agent these days. I mean heck we have the internet now, what will a travel agent do for me that I can't do for myself?
Well I was wrong. Specifically, working with Robin dramatically simplified our life. We didn't have to spend hours searching the best deals for a recent cruise I took with my wife and four kids. In addition, Robin helped us get set up on some really cool excursions and offered some overall good advise and suggestions.
In the end, not only did Robin make our life easier, I believe she saved us a bunch of money too. Robin was attentive, personal and really took care of us!
Thanks Robin!"
Eden S.
Well I was wrong. Specifically, working with Robin dramatically simplified our life. We didn't have to spend hours searching the best deals for a recent cruise I took with my wife and four kids. In addition, Robin helped us get set up on some really cool excursions and offered some overall good advise and suggestions.
In the end, not only did Robin make our life easier, I believe she saved us a bunch of money too. Robin was attentive, personal and really took care of us!
Thanks Robin!"
Eden S.
"Robin was amazing!!
She determined what we wanted (and didn't want), and put together several sample itineraries for us to review. We customized it and that was it! She booked our plane tickets (and got us a price adjustment when the fares went down!), our hotels, golf for Jeff, cycling for me, tours, rental car, etc.
She created a booklet for us with things to see and do along the way. We also had AN APP with everything loaded for each day - A CUSTOMIZED APP! She checked in regularly to make sure things were going well - she even started staying awake while we were (an 8 hour time difference from AZ to Scotland) to make sure she was available if we needed her!
We HIGHLY recommend Robin at Stones Throw Travel and will DEFINITELY partner with her again on our next trip!!"
Rebecca W.
She determined what we wanted (and didn't want), and put together several sample itineraries for us to review. We customized it and that was it! She booked our plane tickets (and got us a price adjustment when the fares went down!), our hotels, golf for Jeff, cycling for me, tours, rental car, etc.
She created a booklet for us with things to see and do along the way. We also had AN APP with everything loaded for each day - A CUSTOMIZED APP! She checked in regularly to make sure things were going well - she even started staying awake while we were (an 8 hour time difference from AZ to Scotland) to make sure she was available if we needed her!
We HIGHLY recommend Robin at Stones Throw Travel and will DEFINITELY partner with her again on our next trip!!"
Rebecca W.