Category: What clients say

“Very very good! Except one meal, the rest is excellent. Thanks so much to you and the team for such great planning and assistance!”

Sean & Tabitha

“We have been travelling with Gourmet Trails since 2015. We love the customised itineraries that fit into our interest. The personalised service makes us feel safe and well guided throughout.”

Corrine & Lester

“We have just returned from a fun and exciting tour in Taiwan. This is the second time we engaged RevePlanner. Our travel designer planned the perfect tour for my family once more, after finding out from us the places we were interested to visit in Taiwan. With two elderly folks in tow, she not only made special arrangement to ensure that our hotels and transportation were catered to our needs, but also ensured accessibilities to the places we visited and customised the activities suitable for us. For example, considering that my dad used a walking aid, Pamela arranged an easy walking trail for us at Alishan forest and Baguashan at Changhua City, at the same time, we still got to enjoy the scenic view of these places. Her thoughtfulness in arranging our tour agenda was clearly seen during our visits to Taroko Gorge and Jiufen.

Pamela ensured that we took full advantage of our trips and incorporated a visit to Lukang while on our way to visit my good friend in Taiwan. Lukang, now a small and sleepy town, has rich culture and history due to it’s importance as a commercial center in the past. We visited Tianhou Temple and some of the idyllic old streets at Lukang where we learned about the lifestyles, traditions and rituals typical of old China. We also got to sample their famous local shrimp snack, which was simply delicious.

Our next destination, travelling via the Alishan Forest Railway, we were brought into mystical Alishan mountains shrouded with mist. Shuddering through the lush and unruly vegetation and landscape, we arrived at the Sea of Clouds to watch the phenomenon sight at the mountain tops. The sight was breath taking. A rare chance not to be missed!

Lady luck shined on us when we had a chance to see cherry blossoms which usually lasted for a few weeks between March and April. My family and I were captivated by the exquisite beauty of cherry blossoms.

The tea plantation on rolling hills, set against the backdrop of misty mountains, was a sight of tranquillity and calm. We enjoyed the cool fresh air and the view as much as the tea leaves.

A trip to the Sun Moon Lake was an exhilarating experience. The pristine blue water of the lake set against the picturesque mountains as the background, was indeed a mesmerising sight. My family and I took a leisure walk surrounding the lake, admiring the gorgeous lake and the scenic surroundings. The walk was so pleasurable and relaxing that we wished the clock has stopped then.

Not forgetting to mention, we had a very special dinner located on a hilltop. It was an unforgettable al fresco dining experience under the stars where it offered a panoramic view of the Changhua City. Since we were there in the evening, we got to see the vibrancy of the Changhua City where lights shone from huge buildings and night markets. A huge park was located near the restaurant where you could find animals roaming about and patrons got to get up close and personal with them, such as parrots, pigs, sheep, roosters, owls, donkeys, etc. The restaurant served delicious Taiwanese hotpot and western food. We had a fantastic time there tucking in our favourite food and chatting our night away.

At Wanli, my dear sister had her first paragliding experience there. While my parents and I broke in cold sweat seeing her take off from the hillside with a paragliding guide and end her flight by landing on her butt. Luckily, there were people already on standby to rush her help immediately as the wing of the paraglider was certainly heavy. She shared with us excitedly about her flying experience and the spectacular sight of Wanli which she captured while paragliding.

Popular for its natural beauty, Taroko Gorge was another interesting place we have visited. The main feature of the gorge was the magnificent marble mountains. Underneath the majestic Qingshui Cliff was glistering seawater appearing to be tranquilas we watched from above. Light breeze blew into our face and we felt so refreshing and calm. Amidst the lush green stood a small temple by the waterfall was a perfect spot for photographers. Qixingtan, located not too far away, bears the title of the one of the beautiful beaches in Taiwan. You could view the beautiful mountainous coastline of Hualien from the beach. We have also visited Jiufen and Shifen where we were mesmerised by the natural scenic view of the landscapes. We visited the mining mountains, the Yin Yang Sea and Juifen Old Street. At Shifen, we could write our wishes on the sky lantern and I was given the honour to write the wishes for everyone in my family. It was a fun experience writing down wishes on the sky lanterns and releasing them into the sky. Visiting the Yangminshan was next in our travel agenda and we spent a whale of time there enjoying the captivating sight of elegant calla lilies in full bloom.

Our tour guide cum driver, Eddie, did a fantastic job, especially in bringing us to savour the best authentic Taiwanese delicacies. We had a good time tucking in all the fine foods of Taiwan. We had meat balls, steam white chicken, chicken soup, turkey rice, ferment bean curd, braised pork rice, braised pork intestines, beef noodles, glutinous rice balls, oyster omelette and vermicelli. fish ball soup, meat dumplings, baked snails, taro ball desert, and the list goes on.

Eddie had certainly made our trips a very memorable one. He was accommodating, as well as knowledgeable of the places of interest in Taiwan. He not only provided us the history of the places we visited, but also told us the history of the places as we travelled along to our destinations. Eddie was always punctual in picking us up from the hotels and stayed with us throughout our trips, ensuring that we were in good hands. We could count on him to bring us to our destinations safely. He also personally attended to our needs. All we had to do was to enjoy the activities that were planned out for us. We were very impressed with the extra-mile service that he provided to us. For example, he made a trip to a pharmacy to buy some lozenges and Pipa Gao (a kind of herbal syrup that helps to soothe the throat), after knowing that my father and I were down with a flu. He also helped us to buy some memorabilia from the places we visited. When we travelled to Kaohsiung on our own to visit our friends, he contacted us to ensure that we had arrived there safely. We were indeed very grateful and appreciative of his kind gesture. Eddie is the best tour guide we have ever met!

My family and I would like to take this opportunity to thank RevePlanner for making our family vacation at Taiwan a fun and memorable one.”

Sim family

“Our recent honeymoon trip to Hawaii and Tokyo was truly amazing. The travel kit was impressive as it makes driving around so easy. We enjoyed the authentic local delicacies from recommended food trucks and the view at the planned stopovers along Hana Drive in Maui were breathtaking.

Despite a few hiccups where we missed our connecting flight at Honolulu and the flight cancellation at Honolulu due to bad weather in Japan, RevePlanner did a great job to minimize all the inconveniences and allowed us to bring back sweet memories from this unforgettable trip!

Thank you! Thumbs up for this thoughtfully planned trip!”

Serena & Junyi

“We had a wonderful and fuss-free trip to Tokyo and Kawaguchiko in winter 2016 with the help from Gourmet Trails who arranged an itinerary which met our requirements of good food recommendations, animal petting shops and fascinating sight-seeing places. They were able to pre-book a rental car which was a relief to us where spoken/written English is very limited. The car even comes with an English GPS! Pamela met us face-to-face before our trip to run through our travel schedule, address any concerns we had and shared her experience. We appreciated this personal touch. 

With the launch of the Gourmet Trails App, our entire itinerary was easily accessible on our mobile phones and we could even correspond with someone via the App for assistance. Thanks to Gourmet Trails’ well planned trip and good recommendations, we had a memorable trip to Japan!”

Best wishes, Seng Keat & Michelle

“Travelling more than 19 hours before reaching Kruger National Park (our first destination) should have been a tiring trip for a group of 6 senior citizens, but thanks to ReverPlanner, not only did we arrived safe and well rested and ready to take on the twelve days trip ahead of us. The trip was well balanced with a good mixture of wildlife safari and modern Cape Town. While
the driver assigned to us kept good company, he was also caring and thoughtful – bringing one of the travellers to the clinic when he was unwell.

Justina: Travel pace is good. It is a fantastic holiday. Thank you for planning this good and thoughtful itinerary. I like Winchester Mansion’s buffet breakfast. Hearty bfast. The receptionist, Linda is very friendly. Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden is very beautiful. Unfortunately the weather was not good when we were up the Cape of Good Hope so couldn’t see the difference of the lndian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean. What a pity! Cliff Cottage is lovely and spacious. The cliff path walk is beautiful, seeing the waves splashing against the rocks. Our driver is a nice fella.”

Teoh family

“Excellent service! Planned a holiday vacation for my parents & nieces, everything was well planned and organised by Gourmet Trails. For sure will look for them for our next vacation.”

Leon

“We used Gourmet Trails for a bespoke 3-week honeymoon trip to Japan, and had an absolutely amazing time. The agency putting together a great itinerary – it was well rounded, very well-packed, and the perfect honeymoon we were looking for.

We are very seasoned travelers and never usually use planners, however this time, we wanted a more stress-free and bespoke experience. GT’s planners were responsive and professional the entire time, very transparent while taking our preferences and wishes to heart. The majority of the trip was self-guided, with the help of a clear and handy custom travel guide booklet. Where necessary, GT arranged excellent guides for one-of-a-kind experiences like private tastings, box seats at the Grand Sumo tournament, festival outings, and geisha performances that are extremely rare for tourists to experience.

And of course, with food being their specialty, they arranged for and helped book a sublime restaurant itinerary – perfectly spaced and very diverse in style, preparation and ingredients, so that we really experienced a wide range of foods and styles, from the best hole-in-the-wall authentic izakayas to over a dozen Michelin-starred restaurants during the course of the trip. Their hotel choices were similarly exquisite, from relaxing private onsens to beautifully charming boutiques.

Overall it was a wonderful trip and we can’t thank Gourmet Trails enough. They gave us exactly the perfect honeymoon trip we envisioned and memories we’ll always treasure.”

Couple from New York

“Exploring the green countryside of England and Scotland was a magical travel experience. From the postcard perfect inn in the Lake District to hiking on the Isle of Skye, every stop was steeped in history, not to mention remarkably beautiful. And the food was surprisingly good, far beyond the trusty fish and chips of my last visit (when I didn’t have the benefit of expert advice). The memories of winding roads, flocks of sheep, and faerie glens will definitely carry me through till my next adventure.”

Allison C.

“Hokkaido has an abundance of natural beauty and my family is pleased to choose RevePlanner to organize our private family trip. I have two elderly parents and one younger sister travelling with me. Pamela had done an excellent groundwork as the mountain routes, travel kit, maps and even meal recommendations were all well thought-out. My family was glad to go with her recommendations, especially to visit the various mountains in one day. By doing so, we were able to enjoy more beautiful scenery; and had sufficient time to rest in between places instead of rushing from place to place.

The itinerary was awesome. We enjoyed the changes in scenery as we moved from town to town. We like the picturesque mountains, beautiful lake and scenic nature scenery. We were so glad that we caught the snow since it was our first snow fall experience. We loved the authentic Japanese meals recommended to us. We enjoyed the crabs from the famous Crab’s Specialist restaurant in Sapporo very much as they were gigantic, sweet and fresh. We also found the map and travel kit very useful as it gave us clear details on transport directions and food options. We used it very frequently during the trip.

My family was also pleased with their extra-mile services. Our private driver, Takahiro drove us to some excellent places to have a bird’s eye view of the three cities we visited in Hokkaido. He even brought us to Okurayama to see the ski jump stadium, drove us to see Otaru Canal again at night, let us indulged in the very famous Le Tao’s cheesecake in Otaru for high-tea and ate the best hamburger, soba and ramen in Hakodate, Lake Toya and Sapporo respectively. RevePlanner has assigned a wonderful driver to us. Takahiro is a very caring and attentive person. On a particular day, I accidentally stepped on a stone and hurt myself. He was kind enough to drive me to a Drug store to get medication. I even remembered there was another day when all of us were feeling cold in the mountain and he offered some hand warmer for my family.

We enjoy every moment spent there. We want to thank RevePlanner for making our Hokkaido trip a dream come true and creating many beautiful memories in our hearts. We will definitely engage RevePlanner for our next private family trip in the near future.”

Sim family