I've traveled a lot, worked as a travel agent and lived abroad. Authenticity quickly became a the most sought-after quality of all of my travels. I want to meet the locals, stay in a place that feels reflective of the destination I travel, taste the real flavors, and learn the history. When I sat down to plan my Thailand honeymoon for my husband and I in the middle of planning a wedding, I just as quickly realized that there would be no way I'd have the time or the resources to achieve the dream honeymoon I desired. Knowing the value a travel agent/agency can bring to a trip, I began searching online for the best. That's when I found Exotic Voyages. Their reviews impressed me so much that at first I was skeptical. However, that worry was soon squelched when my initial inquiry immediately matched my trip-wish list with Thuy - an expert in the region. From the very beginning, Thuy was an absolute pleasure to work with. She asked all the right questions, honored our budget and made the best recommendations. Communication was almost solely via email and couldn't have been easier. After taking the time to ensure she completely understood what we were looking for, she delivered our preliminary itinerary showed our trip was mapped to perfection and filled with the most exciting adventures and hotels. The payment process was easy enough - especially if you are paying with credit card (which I recommend anyway). Paying with credit card will incur a small extra fee, however, your credit card, ideally one with built in travel benefits, should contain some trip insurance, which essentially washes out the international fee. By the time we left for our trip, we were excited, comfortable and prepared - thanks to Thuy. But anything can look good on paper, right? Not until we landed in Bangkok and were met by our own personal airport concierge did we realize just how seamless our trip would be. We had the most wonderful guides who accompanied us and our bus driver on our private transfers throughout the country (except internal flights), both of whom delivered the most exceptional service (don't forget to tip!). Our trip truly went off without a single hitch - and that didn't happen by accident. Every details was carefully crafted and designed for us. And what I was extremely appreciative of is that I never felt like I was on a 'tour,' I simply felt like I was being led throughout the country by good friends. We couldn't be more grateful to have discovered Exotic Voyages and to have worked with Thuy. We will absolutely be using Exotic Voyages for future travel!