Anniversary South of France
A wonderful family friend referred us to Amy at Epic Away Travel.
We are so thankful for this referral. We had made a goal to return to Europe on our fifth wedding anniversary as a reminder of our honeymoon in Paris. Amy was so kind and considerate of our wants. We wanted to drive and see the south of France, and we threw a curve ball by asking for her to book our trip during the holiday season so we could experience the Christmas markets. We had such a wonderful trip with a car rental, hotels, a tour and recommendations - all from her! We even got to explore Munich for a few hours on an advantageous layover. Our whole trip was amazing! Amy was a phone call away with great advice on what to do about a flight cancellation on our final day in France. It’s such a blessing to have had her on our side when the airline dropped the ball for our return flights. We felt safe and secure with her advice and recommendations. We will be sending her information to friends and relatives who were very jealous of our trip to the South of France. - Parker & Karissa Shannon, Menifee, CA
British Isles Adventure
“Originally we had requested an itinerary for Ireland however due to an issue, she was attentive to our change request to the British Isles instead, which developed into a personal tour encompassing 5 cities. She created the perfect itinerary based on our random mishmash of must-see/want-to-see wish lists. Had some hiccups due to unprecedented warm weather issues & transiting issues that were outside of anyone’s control but the way Amy addressed them was exceptional! i.e. Amy arranged 50 pound vouchers per couple at our follow up destination as a “Welcome! Glad you made it, enjoy some bevs and food after you went through hell,” gesture that she definitely didn’t have to do. Also helped us obtain a refund (thought it was a loss) from lodging that didn’t work out. All in all, Amy provided an awesome experience for our group that will truly be unforgettable with thoughtful touches. Thanks for putting up with us, Amy! I highly recommend her extraordinary services! We felt like we were well loved family members!”
Nia and gang from Washington DC Metro Area
Iceland at the Last Minute
We planned a trip of a lifetime to Japan in June 2022 for our son's HS graduation gift. Amy put together an amazing package that was full of adventures and activities. Unfortunately we had to cancel the trip less than 45 days before our departure due to COVID and Japan not opening to tourists. Amy suggested we go to Iceland. After some quick research, we provided Amy with some ideas of what we wanted to do there, and she made it happen. Not something easy to do last minute. Our trip was amazing and even better than we expected. Iceland is a beautiful country and we are so happy Amy suggested it. On top of all of that, she got our deposit back from Japan and always kept us updated. We are so thankful we found Amy and worked with her. We highly recommend her services, she is the best!
— Darren and Sue, Gilbert, AZ
Epic Puerto Rico
Being busy working parents of two young children, my husband and I knew it was time for our first family trip but planning it out was daunting. Amy made everything so easy! Once she learned about what we were looking for in a trip, she took all the heavy lifting off our plate so all we had to do was pack up and go. She was consistently responsive whenever I reached out with questions and her expertise was evident. Amy booked our nonstop flights (4 seats altogether at reasonable flying hours), transfer transportation (complete with booster seats for the kids), and our resort room at the very family-friendly San Juan Marriott (in an updated wing with breathtaking views of the ocean). I will refer my family and friends to her without hesitation and will certainly work with her for our future travel.
Michelle & Kyle Murphy, Northborough, MA
Team Building Barcelona
We had a wonderful experience with Amy - who helped us organize the first team offsite we'd had since before the pandemic. Amy was extremely responsive to all our different (and complicated) individual requests especially given the fact that the entire trip had to be moved forward three months due to increased Covid-cases and we were traveling to Barcelona. The entire team was completely wowed by the events that Amy organized from vermouth tasting, flamenco, Gaudi and paella tasting. Also the hotel Amy chose was superb in location as well as some of the best customer service I've seen in a hotel. Our team came back from the trip energized and with great bonding experiences that have really changed the way we work.
Lisa and Junko, Newport Beach, CA. Innopiphany.com
Incredible Costa Rica
Thanks so much for everything! We had an amazing time. Honestly, everything was wonderful and I'll definitely recommend Epic Away Travel going forward. Some thoughts on our trip: River float and tortilla making was really nice - our guide was terrific and the lunch was incredible. Our sloth tour was one of the best parts of the trip - this company was amazing and we loved it! We sat in the hot springs during a downpour and it was wonderful. Rafting - SO AWESOME. It had been raining for 24 hours so the river was high and fast - class 2-3!
- Amy Field and daughters, Laguna, CA
Epic Ancient View
Wow!! Epic Away Travel planned the most amazing and life changing experience to Peru! All the hotels were awesome! The food, people, ancient ruins, river rafting, hikes and overall experience was outstanding! The itinerary, boarding passes, schedules, guides and drivers were all on point. I will definitely be using Epic Away for my next trip. I highly recommend traveling to Peru, too. Thank you Amy!!
- Dana P., Mission Viejo, CA
Hawaii Birthday
Working with Amy continues to be a pleasant and smooth! Her helpful and professional nature prove to make my travel experiences easy and worry free. I look forward to partnering with Epic Travel on many more getaways to come! - Damaritz Nieves, Bensalem, PA
Epic Icelandic Explorers
I wanted a special trip planned for my daughters and father and Amy suggested Iceland. I’m so happy she did because it was the most amazing trip and very special for making memories. Amy picked the best tour which suited us perfectly. My girls loved every minute and my Dad was shocked at how much he enjoyed it. Amy suggested a ‘ring-road’ tour. We saw the entire country and did every possible excursion. Not only was it an active trip with lots of hikes, it was also a huge eye opener about the environment and how we can do so many things to change the course of global warming. Amy also called the Icelandic Embassy on our behalf to explain rules for teens and vaccinations. She really planned everything from A to Z. Amy has planned other trips for me, and all have been equally fantastic. I always go through her and it’s the perfect vacation each time. You can’t go wrong with Amy & Epic Away Travel!
- Wells and Khastoo Family, Orange County, CA
Amy made Bora Bora even better!
We were fortunate to work with Amy for our first anniversary/delayed honeymoon to Bora Bora. I had started to plan the trip on my own when my wife suggested that we work with Amy. I was skeptical - how could Amy do better than me on the internet? Boy, was I wrong! Amy created a package for us that included more than I could have done on my own and it cost less! Yes, more for less with amazing guidance and responsiveness from Amy. Thank you Amy - you made this trip more magical than it would have been without your help!
Charlie and Lamia, Newport Beach, CA
Epic View From a Hotel Balcony
It all started with Epic Away’s post on Instagram: Visit the Grand Canyon and arrive by train! Amy went right to work planning an amazing once in a lifetime adventure for us. She secured our "Luxury Parlor Class" train seats on the GC Railroad and suggested we stay one night at the historical El Tovar hotel right on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Hey why not! I was thrilled when she was able to book the BEST suite in the hotel with a gigantic deck and nothing but the breathtaking Grand Canyon in view! We would never have known such a magical place existed if not for Amy. Thank you for planning such an unbelievable getaway! Hmmm where to next?
— Val & Greg Buckmaster, Newport Beach, CA
Wedding trip to Croatia
I can’t begin to explain how much help Amy was for my travels to Italy and Croatia. She made the planning seamless and was there for us every step of the way. She truly understands travel and the anxiety that comes along with it to minimize any concerns. I will definitely use her for future travel plans. Thanks SO MUCH!!!
- Jack Curran, St. Louis, MO
Immersive History in DC
We had a fantastic time in DC and your planning was amazing. We will definitely be reaching out to you to plan our next vacation. We are thinking of possibly Hawaii over the holidays. You will definitely be our “go to travel agent” for all our trips going forward. Hoping to plan big things for the year to come including a couple of Europe trips and maybe South Africa! Thank you.
- Nicole Whyte and Family. Newport Beach, CA.
Epic Kauai Birthday
I’ve found my forever travel agent! Amy is an absolute gem and I’m so incredibly happy to have found her/Epic Away Travel. Because of her thoughtful execution and willingness to provide kind service throughout the entire planning and travel experience, I was able to enjoy a trip of a lifetime! Kauai was beautiful of course but it’s the details that really topped it all off. Any and every question I had? Answered. Timely responses? Always received. I even had a surprise birthday package waiting upon my arrival to the resort… what an absolute dream! I will forever be grateful, thank you Amy for doing what you do. You are so appreciated :)
-Damaritz Nieves, Bensalem, PA
Sailing an Epic Adventure
Amy was fantastic. She was prepared and had answers to all our questions. She told us what to expect with the pandemic and what documents we needed for our cruise line. She was extremely helpful. She made us raving fans and we will only use her for our travel needs from now on!
— Andy and Kristina Gibeault, Riverside, CA
Milestone Birthday Trip
We had an absolutely great trip. I think we are all optimistic about 2021…. and will be planning trips left and right as soon as we can. In fact, we spent this trip talking about where our next one would be!😉
I will definitely reach out to you in the future. Thanks again!
— Christian Morris, Las Vegas, NV
Crazy Rich Asians Tour
Amy with Epic Away Travel was amazing!!! I am so glad my husband and I used her for our recent trip to Singapore and Penang Malaysia. Normally, when we go on trips, I do all of the planning so it was so nice to leave it up to someone else for a change. Amy called me and and we had a conversation so I could tell her what my husband and I like to do when we go on vacation and we left the rest up to her. Everything was perfect! She actually recommended that we go to Penang - somewhere we had never even heard of - and it was one of the best parts of our trip! I cannot recommend Epic Away enough. I have already started to discuss a trip to Japan with her that I want to take for the cherry blossoms in 2021 PLUS she just went to Iceland and has amazing ideas for that too. Worth every penny and I will definitely use her again.
Samantha and Nick Martin, Las Vegas, Nevada
St. Lucia Relaxation
Amy worked with us to find several options for our summer vacation in the Caribbean. We were open to islands and she found the perfect place for us on St. Lucia. Our boys were thrilled to spend their vacation hanging out with other teens and we were happy to sit back on the beach and relax. The all inclusive resort was a nice break from our hectic working life. Amy worked hard to narrow down our choices and find the perfect place for all of us. Thanks! We’re already looking forward to our next dream getaway.
— Rosemary and Tim Nunn, Newport Beach, CA
Thank you!
Amy was great helping to plan our first trip to Japan. We had been out of the country before but were overwhelmed to figure out Japan as the culture is so very different than ours. Because Amy had lived in Japan, she was a wealth of information. We had no idea which cities we should visit and how long to stay at each. She shared the best things to do in each city and helped us calculate how long to stay in each spot as well as the best order for itinerary. She also took into account what our teenager would enjoy while we were there. We knew we would be there for the cherry blossoms and she made sure we knew the best picture spots in each area that we visited. Our pictures are fantastic!! Thanks to Amy our Japan trip was a successful balance of all we wanted to see and do and working with Amy made what seemed like such a daunting planning task so doable. Can’t wait to return to Japan!
Gass Family, Yorba Linda, CA
Best Rhine Cruise
Amy was instrumental in researching and planning our wonderful trip down the Rhine River. With several variables in the mix, Amy spent countless hours to ensure our multi-generational family vacation was a success. Her ability to navigate the differences between river cruise lines as well as locate a special student airfare for one of my sons demonstrated her strong planning skills which set her apart from others. Amy delivered great customer service, followed up on all requests made by family members and truly showed us how much she cared about making our European vacay wonderful! Thank you! — Beth & Eric Aust, Newport Beach, CA
Jamaican Holiday
Being in charge of coordinating a large family Christmas vacation with 11 people was not an easy task so I reached out to Amy with Epic Away Travel. Best decision ever. Within a day Amy had so many options to choose from; Aruba to Hawaii to Cancun to Fiji to Jamaica. Ultimately, we chose Jamaica which was beautiful. Amy handled everything from A to Z. Hotels, flights, travel insurance, excursions, contact and departure information the day before travel… you name it, she was on top of it. She even checked in with us during our trip. It is so great to put your trip in the hands of an experienced and trustworthy travel advisor. I was so pleased with her customer support and thorough knowledge that I’ve already booked another trip to Hawaii with her. And I will continue to use Epic Away Travel for any future travel plans. I would recommend Amy to all my friends and family. THE BEST!!!
Desiree Wells - Happy Customer, Newport Beach, CA
Epic Culture Japan
This was our first trip to the land of the rising sun. Christmas and New Years was going to be spent there. There were 6 of us and we needed much help in deciding what we should do while in Tokyo, Kyoto and Hakone, and where should we go and visit and more, on this much anticipated trip. Amy from Epic Away was a life saver. She was meticulous in making sure our trip was not only fulfilling but she also recommended places we did not even know or think about. It was a memorable trip as we got to experience a lot of what Japan had to offer. The personal guides appointed to us while in Japan were equally wonderful and experienced . The guides were more than guides they were friends. From the Sites and sounds of Tokyo to the sighting of Mount Fuji and the deep cultural Kyoto . The trip was more than what we had expected. Amy made it easier for us as we did not need to worry about anything except to decide what we were going to choose to eat from the many wonderful places to eat in Japan. Thanks Amy and Epic Away for everything . We will definitely be needing your help for our next trip .
Rodney Fernandez & Family, Irvine, CA + Selangor, Malaysia
Epic Caribbean
Amy with Epic Away Travel is a five-star travel advisor because of her passion for adventure. My group went on an Eastern Caribbean cruise with Norwegian Cruise Lines. She was like a magical fairy Godmother. We told her what we wanted and she made it happen.
Amy is a fantastic listener and was always quick to respond to our follow up questions. She was able to accommodate a last-minute addition to our plans handily. Not only did she coordinate the travel plans for me and my family members who live across the country, she went over and above by gifting our cabin with a bottle of wine and providing a birthday cake for the birthday girl in our group. She went to bat for me when I had an issue booking an excursion on our cruise. I even got a hand-written note in the mail welcoming me back home and thanking me for my business. I will no doubt be using Amy's services again in the future. -- Violette N., Orange County, CA.
Cheers Helsinki!
Thank you Amy for arranging our amazing European Adventure! Every part of our vacation was designed with our family in mind: From booking non-stop flights to each destination, to selecting family friendly hotels and cars. We especially loved our hotel in Helsinki where they gave the kids welcome activity kits, bubble bath and complimentary mocktails. Your inclusion of a scavenger hunt at Musee d'Orsay and a macaroon baking class in Paris made this a vacation our girls will remember forever.
Thank you! Jamey & Joel Pugh. Scottsdale, Arizona
Multi-Gen in Japan
We had an amazing time in Japan. We had no idea where to start ,what to see and how to go about arranging our trip. Amy put us at ease by planning out the family’s itinerary and taking in our family’s consideration of interests and dislikes. From the airport pick-up to the guides we had in explaining the sites history, subway system, bus schedule & usage, places to eat and to shop, the experience of onsen in Hakone and an 8-course kaiseki meal and introducing us to Javier in Kyoto as our guide and the selection of hotels and machiya for our stay was super smooth & unbelievable. Amy, thank you for your assistance. We wouldn’t have had such a beautiful and unforgettable vacation without your expertise.
Castro and Fernandez families, Irvine, California
Mahalo Epic Away
We used Epic Away Travel for our special anniversary celebration. They put together an amazing Hawaiian adventure for us. All the “dots” and details they connected were masterful. What a great way to end our Hawaii sojourn with the Luau at LeLe. Amy you outdid yourself. Thank you for putting together so many details to weave together the perfect vacation on Oahu, Kauai and Maui for us. MAHALO!
Patti and Michael Muhlenfeld, Chicago, Illinois
Cruising the Rhine
Thank you Epic Away Travel! We wanted a European river cruise and Amy found the perfect cruise for us. Amy said Avalon Waterways is family friendly, and they certainly were. My 10-year old daughter found a friend her age on board. Epic Away also helped us find the right extra tours and hotels, pre and post cruise, and we also got low cost airfare.
Here we are in "Little Venice," the village of Colmar, France, on our "Romantic Rhine" cruise. The Hofer Family, Newport Beach, CA
Local living in Japan
Words cannot express the gratitude we have for Amy at Epic Away Travel. Our experience with Amy and her company took all the work and stress off of us and let us focus on enjoying the planning process for our first trip abroad with our toddler. Amy took the time to listen to us in order to understand what we wanted to gain from this trip and she was extremely flexible even when we changed the itinerary multiple times. Amy always had patience with us and did everything to help ensure the trip was exactly what we wanted.
This was our second trip to Japan, (our first was without the help of a travel expert) and this was such a better experience for us due to Amy’s knowledge of the country. Epic Away Travel booked excursions, hotels, and events for us that we would have never known about if it were not for Amy’s expertise. We cannot thank Epic Away Travel enough for creating such a meaningful trip for us… one that we will never forget.
Alyssa & John Kap, Seattle, Washington
Arigatou Epic Away
I wasn't sure if I could plan and manage a trip to Japan with a family of 5 but Amy helped me to find just the right blend of activities and hidden gems tucked away in the cities of Japan to keep everybody happy. From restaurants to baseball games and everything in between such an amazing adventure with lasting memories! Domo Arigatou Amy! — Sheila Griffin & Family, Long Beach, CA
“Amy suggested local restaurants and told us how to get around on the maze of trains. Public transportation in Japan is amazing and fast, if you know how to do it. We felt like locals.”
Making Epic Memories and Happy Travelers
Epic Local Eats
Amy planned our visit to Kyoto and Osaka and it was perfect. We hiked to a waterfall, walked through a thousand red torii gates, ate amazing local food and visited an owl cafe. Here we are ordering kushi katsu for the first time. My kids had the best time! Thank you!
Bob & Maryann Thomson, Costa Mesa, CA