You have the security of a UK base but get to speak to local planners. Our first trip to India was superbly organised and as expected. We will shortly travel on our second trip to Costa Rica and have just paid a deposit on our third (back to a different part of India. In all cases the response from local planners has been fast and helpful and more to the point they read your comments / suggestions about planned itineraries. Once quoted in GBP the price is fixed in sterling, which is a bonus when planning a long way out. I would have no hesitation in recommending Travel Local