This summer, I hired a travel agent for the first time in my life, and learned one thing: I will NEVER book another trip by myself. Working with Mike Salvadore was quick, easy, completely painless, and absolutely fabulous! When I called Mike, I was extremely far behind on my travel plans-I was simply stuck. I was traveling to a country that I'd never visited, and I didn't know where to begin. <br/><br/>Mike met with me for a short period of time, and asked me questions about the types of things that my family likes to do on vacation, as well as budget and timing. The next thing I knew, Mike & his team presented a detailed presentation of our trip. This was not an easy trip to book. The trip included flights to several island locations, cars to inland destinations, and local-flavor excursions. One great surprise was the wondrful private tour guide that took us to see the ruins in Delphi and Olympia. Mike also found the MOST fabulous hotels, And most importantly, it was all EASY !
Kimberly L - Greece ~ Europe
super flexible - can tackle all or part of a trip. Really easy to work with for family of 4 that takes 3-4 trips per year. Has amazing depth knowledge of local activities and can fine tune things to really fit your travel style, timing and taste.
Rocky - Europe
Mike was extremely responsive to all of my communications with him. He was attentive and thoroughly provided all the details about our flight and hotel reservations. He was also incredibly helpful with getting the unique flight options for each team members allowing for a more pleasant experience catering to everyone's needs and desires. He was a pleasure to work with and I'm looking forward to working with him in the future!
Sophie - New York City ~ New York ~ USA
mike is very thoughtful & really listened to our needs. we loved our hotel & would absolutely return there.
tony - Mykonos ~ Greece ~ Europe
Mike was excellent! He asked all the right questions up front to help discern what kind of experience we wanted to have, and what type of travelers we were. We'd never used an agent before and we not sure what to expect as we're incredibly picky and like to be in control. He was great at incorporating our wishes and requests into the trip, suggesting things we hadn't thought about, and really taking care of all the logistical elements for us as that's the part we dread. He was responsive and available when we ran into an issue while on the trip, and immediately worked to fix it for us and it ended up being one of the best days of an already amazing trip. We're already talking with him about our next adventure.
hmgseattle - South America
Mike helped make booking our honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico so easy and stress-free! We gave him a list of things we wanted on our resort as well as some activities and excursions. The resort Mike found for us was the Ocean Maya Royale, and it was absolutely beautiful! It was our first trip to Mexico and we could not have asked for anything more :) We took a Catamaran boat tour to the Isa Mujeres, went snorkeling in a lagoon, toured a cave, and went ziplining. We had a blast! I highly recommend going through Mike for your vacation needs, I know we will definitely be using his services in the future!
Kristy - Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Mike created the vacation of our dreams, and handled every travel detail. The hotels he selected were incredible! And he went above and beyond by making incredible recommendations on places and restaurants to visit. Every recommendation was spot on! The trip to Greece that Mike booked for us was THE best vacation we have ever taken.
TB - Mykonos ~ Greece ~ Europe
Mike really listened to my needs, and knew I had a specific budget and stayed within it without sacrificing comfort or quality. He's very professional, knowledgeable and extremely nice!
Avey - Mykonos ~ Greece ~ Europe
Mike is a phenomenal travel agent. This was the second European trip he planned for us and we cannot rave enough about the service he provided. My family has always had Greece on our bucket list and Mike helped us to fine tune this trip so that it was perfectly suited to us. We gave him a budget and asked him to give us choices within that budget. Planning could not have been easier. Mike connected us with unbelievable personalized tours, easy connections and transfers, and accommodations that were perfect for our family. Our trip to Greece took us to Athens, Mykonos, Paros, Antiparos, and Santorini. We will remember this experience forever. Mike is my go-to agent because he is knowledgeable, accessible, and trustworthy.
Kristen B. - Greece ~ Europe
Mike set up the final segment for our tour of Calabria and Basilicata regions of Italy. He was pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable. He put together a great plan for us.
Jim - Italy ~ Europe
Mike was great! He planned out every detail of our trip from transportation to hotel to tours. He even met with me to describe in detail ever aspect of our trip so I felt very comfortable and prepared. <br/>Our trip was nothing short of amazing. I loved all our tours! They were fun and educational. I want to go back already. I would definitely use mike for my next trip wherever that may be.
Nadia - Paris ~ France ~ Europe
Mike made travel planning easy and fun. He gave us options and personalized recommendations. He even knew our guide’s distinctive laugh!
Becky - Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Mike is such a pleasure to work with, and so incredibly reassuring and on top of the details. It was amazing knowing he had my back the entire trip. And multiple trips to France and Spain have been absolutely flawless. Can't wait for my next journey with 58 Stars!
James - Montreal ~ Quebec ~ Canada
Mike was very helpful and easy to work with throughout the process. He made sure to answer any questions we had. Even with unexpected changes, Mike happily accommodated those changes and responded very promptly to our request. He was always responsive and available. We enjoyed working with Mike. We thoroughly enjoyed our honeymoon and we look forward to working with Mike again for a future trip!
Earnly and Caleb - Mexico
Mike transformed our travel planning experience from overwhelming and stressful to one that was fun and enjoyable. He went above and beyond to provide a variety of options based on our travel preferences and was extremely knowledgable and thorough. We were grateful to have Mike's expertise and experience helping us along the way, especially during these uncertain times. Don't trust your travel planning to just anyone, if you want to enjoy the process and know you'll be in good hands work with Mike.
Alyssa - Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Fantastic experience! Incredibly helpful and looked after us the whole way. Will definitely use again
Jag - Bali ~ Indonesia ~ East and Southeast Asia
Mike has been nothing short of amazing to work with. He really listened to what we were looking to get from our trip and curated our experience to be beyond our expectations.
Will - Santorini ~ Greece ~ Europe
From the moment we met Mike we knew we had met an incredibly kind and thoughtful person. Mike was unlike other travel agents we had met, as he took the time to ask my fiancé and I questions about ourselves, our relationship and what we enjoy doing in our free time. From that information he created an absolutely perfect travel itinerary for our honeymoon. Mike's attention to detail is something to admire. He truly thinks of everything, which has been such a relief while planning a wedding during a pandemic. No matter the many questions we asked, the changes we needed to make due to COVID regulations, Mike has always greeted us with warmth and kindness. If you are looking for peace of mind and heart in your next travel plans, I highly recommend Mike!
Sami & April - Costa Rica ~ Central America
Everything Mike and his team at 58 Stars Travel planned for us – excursions, transfers, hotels, etc. was incredible and truly 5 star. We felt pampered and taken care of every step of the way and that made it easy for us to disconnect, relax and enjoy. The hotels were stunning and perfectly situated and the two boat tours in Algarve and the Douro Valley were off the charts phenomenal. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation!
Justin - Portugal ~ Europe
I chose to work with 58 Stars and Mike Salvadore for two reasons: Rave reviews from friends who have worked with Mike; and knowing that 58 Stars sponsors a few charities I support (Fred Hutch and Make a Wish). <br/>I could not be more blown away and thrilled with the two-week trip to Italy that Mike put together for me and 10 of my friends to celebrate my 50th Birthday. <br/>The planning of the trip was so much fun - There are so many options with Italy, and Mike guided me through choosing an itinerary which focused on Italian food and culture, unique experiences mixed with luxurious down time. <br/> Some highlights: Our group were the only patrons at a Michelin Star restaurant on a Monday night - turns out the restaurant opened that night just for us! The food & service were incredible!<br/>Bocce on a beach with locals followed by rooftop dinner on the beach. Unreal! Everything Mike put together was beyond my high expectations. He delivered a trip of a lifetime for me and my 10 dearest friend
50 and Fabulous - Italy ~ Europe
This was our first time visiting Italy, so I reached out to Mike to help us plan a special family adventure. His knowledge about European travel and his available resources made planning easy. He was able to give us exciting options and advise us as to which itinerary would make sense for our family. He set up outstanding tours and activities and arranged all transportation for us. When our outbound flight was cancelled due to bad weather, Mike immediately began making alternate arrangements for us and helped to adjust our itinerary. At all times, Mike was professional, available, and attentive. 5 stars for 58 Stars! This trip was truly amazing!
Kristen B. - Rome ~ Italy ~ Europe
Mike was AMAZING! He helped us plan our trip to Greece, June 2022. He was friendly, knowledgeable, easy to reach, and well organized. I appreciated his attention to detail when crafting our incredible, highly personalized itinerary. Everything ran smoothly and we had the best trip of our lives. <br/>Already recommended Mike to several others!
Cpotter - Greece ~ Europe
Top notch! So knowledgeable and was able to work around many obstacles. Looking forward to working with him again!
Delia - Italy ~ Europe
Mike was fantastic. We had never worked with a travel agent before planning this trip so we had no idea what to expect. After some poor experience with other agencies, we were referred to Mike and 58 Stars by a friend and we were not disappointed. He was personable, attentive, prompt during the entire planning process. He made thoughtful suggestions and was never pushy. He stayed within the bounds of our means/budget and delivered an absolutely incredible experience.
Alex & Becky - Greece ~ Europe
Mike is great to work with. He takes the time to understand the goal of the trip, and then tailors the experience to meet your needs as travelers. Because he's previously spent time in France, he knows the region very well and made solid recommendations which allowed my daughter and I have a wonderful, personalized travel experience in Normandy. Detailed, communicative and knowledgeable - Mike's your travel guru.
Tina - Normandy ~ France ~ Europe
Mike is the most user friendly person you will meet. He is very knowledgeable and savvy while he was working with us. We would use him again and now that we have found him, we won't use anyone else.
Gordy and Darla - Italy ~ Europe
The entire experience was amazing. Flights went great, Santorini was incredible. The hotel we stayed at was probably the best hotel we have ever experienced. The Itinerary you made was an absolute life saver, as we literally just followed the entire thing and made the whole trip super easy. 5 for 5 on the entire experience ???? thank you so much for all your help, you made our honeymoon incredible!
Greyson - Greece ~ Europe
I booked a trip with Mike to safari in South Africa that was scheduled for Summer of 2020 and I have no idea what we would have done without him. Mike was proactive and helpful as we went through the complex process of moving the trip out to this year and making changes to the schedule. We never could have done it on our own. On top of that Mike planned us a vacation that exceeded our expectations in every respect. We were not sure what we wanted the trip to be and he was detailed in his suggestions and patient with our indecision. When we decided to add another leg to our delayed trip he came up with an amazing visit to Jordan based on our vague requests that we never would have imagined. It was absolutely the trip of a lifetime. Thank you Mike!!
Evelyn - South Africa ~ Africa
Mike listened to our criteria and then gave us excellent choices for our trip which ultimately went to Key West. When we were looking for a room in a quieter section, he not only found a room in a quieter area but also a room with an amazing sunset view.
TandM - Key West ~ Florida ~ USA
Incredibly professional and just knows what he's talking about. Greece was perfect. Looking forward to next time
Tabi L - Greece ~ Europe
Mike did an excellent job of working with us to plan travel, hotel, and experiences on our first trip to Italy. He connected us with an awesome tour guide in Naples, a very unique experience in the Abruzzo region, and accommodated our last minute travel change requests. Mike was a major help to us when Delta changed our return flight to the US without notifying anyone! I contacted him and he was able to get us on a different flight home in record time. Thank you Mike for your partnership, can't recommend you enough to others interested in exploring Italy!
Sara - Italy ~ Europe
Let me start by saying I’ve never really believed in the value of a travel agent until working with Mike. He is a travel consultant and truly engaged with us, our questions and our vision. He listens.<br/><br/>We had no problems, all transportation was reliable, accommodations were better than expected, our experiences and added excursions did not disappoint. <br/><br/>We couldn’t speak more highly of our experience.
House of C - Greece ~ Europe
Mike was really great and super helpful. He provided great service, starting from advising us on finding the right location for our honeymoon (provided a number of great options, and actually informed us on the option and destination we ultimately chose!), booking with the property (we got a great deal and an amazing upgrade), and then helping with any questions we had before or during our stay.
Yotam - Saint Lucia ~ St. Kitts and Nevis ~ Caribbean
My wife and I recently returned from our honeymoon in Hawaii, and we owe the incredible experience to Mike. From the start, Mike was attentive, professional, and genuinely excited to help us plan the perfect trip.<br/><br/>Mike's expertise and knowledge of Hawaii were evident in every recommendation. He curated an itinerary that balanced relaxation and adventure, ensuring we experienced the best of Oahu. Highlights included a romantic sunset cruise and fantastic stay at an ocean front resort on Waikiki beach .<br/><br/>We can't thank Mike enough for making our honeymoon a dream come true. I highly recommend his services.
Christian - Hawaii ~ USA
Mike booked the best Rome vacation for my family! Our hotel was in a perfect location for getting to our tours and enjoying the city center. Our tours were first rate! Small group with very knowledgeable and personable guides. I don’t think we could have had a better time. So glad we used a travel agent with all the right connections! Highly recommend Mike Salvadore and 58 Stars!
Lynn - Italy ~ Europe
<br/>Mike was fantastic to work with. He is very responsive to emails/inquiries and is a true professional. He really listened to what my husband and I wanted out of our trip to Colombia and planned accordingly. He was spot-on with the accommodations and activities he chose. Mike went above and beyond my organizing personalized details. For example, we had lovely notes, wine, snacks, and even a framed photo waiting for us at our hotels since Mike had coordinated with the hotels and informed them that it was our wedding anniversary. We would not have been able to plan this trip without Mike. He found local gems that we would never have found on our own while at the same time avoiding overcrowded tourist traps. After our trip, Mike promptly followed up with us to make sure we had a great time. 5/5!
Nee - Colombia ~ South America
Mike was wonderful to work with! We met him about a month before our trip - barely any time at all - during peak summer travel season. He immediately got the ball rolling and made time for us - our initial conversation happening just moments after our first email. He took the time to get to know us and really asked thoughtful questions about what kind of trip we wanted to have. And then he made it happen! We didn't need to lift a finger and I can tell you - that was a huge relief! Before we knew it we found ourselves in Greece - with a perfectly balanced trip! We got to see the sites, taste the food, and had the perfect amount of us time planned in throughout. It was perfectly tailored to us. Mike did a wonderful job, and succeeded on every front. Definitely would recommend him and book with him again in the future!
Rachel - Greece ~ Europe
For our first trip to Africa, we were pretty nervous and unsure of ourselves. We knew we wanted to see Cape Town, go on safari and then try gorilla trekking. But we had no idea the combination could be so completely wonderful at every turn. From the accommodations in central Cape Town and the day trip to Robin Island to the easy and exciting flights up into Zimbabwe and our first of two incredible safaris there, to an unbelievable stay at a gorilla trekking lodge in Rwanda – Mike made the whole thing look and feel completely easy. Thank you so much, Mike, for your attention to detail, and for really listening to what we wanted. It was a transformative trip!
James - Africa
Easy! He was always available and so laid back! He was prompt to answer questions and always pleasant.
Lisa - Medellin ~ Colombia ~ South America
Mike was excellent. He helped us plan our trip to Greece on short notice and always responded to our questions and requests within a reasonable period of time. Furthermore, the hotel that he booked for us were amazing! We would definitely work with him again.
Nathan - Greece ~ Europe
Mike goes above and beyond to help you on planning your vacations from start to finish and all the little details in between!!
Alyssha C. - Oahu Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Mike took care of everything and made this trip not just beautiful but easy! By the time we left, all I had to do was pack a bag, board the plane, and have a good time. The trip itself was unstructured and peaceful. We explored, we relaxed, we soaked in the sun. It was the perfect mix of activity, comfort, and rejuvenation. All with a beautiful destination.
Morgan - Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Mike tried his best to accommodate our group’s requests.<br/>He responded quickly. Changes were happening soon afterwards. Great job👍
Yolanda - Chile ~ South America
Our recent trip to Greece was memorable and it was all thanks to Mike's help. From beginning to end, Mike took care of all our transportation and accommodation needs so everything went off without a hitch. Even during our trip, we could tell the exhaustive effort he took to plan everything and we greatly appreciated it. Mike was also quick to respond to our questions and always made us felt at ease. We will definitely recommend him to any of our friends and family...especially if it's their honeymoon!
Shaina and George - Greece ~ Europe
To plan our trip to Iceland, we contacted 58 Stars. We connected with Mike over Zoom & he gained an understanding of our interests. Mike prepared a beautiful itinerary hitting all of our marks. We had some last-minute changes and Mike was very accommodating.<br/>58 Stars put the itinerary into a very simple to use App for our convenience. This made our travels so easy! All our adventure vouchers were found within it along with links to driving directions. It also included hints for visiting additional sites along the way.<br/>Needless to say, Iceland was incredible! Mike planned thrilling adventures, relaxing & nourishing visits to hot springs, and dramatic & scenic routes for us. Our accommodations were very, very nice at the three hotels Mike booked for us. For our adventures, we were directed to the front of the queue, and we were offered private changing rooms at a very busy hot spring. <br/>I can’t wait to plan our next adventure with 58 Stars!<br/>
LMJ - Iceland ~ Europe
Mike was great to work with he made sure we had the perfect amount of things to keep us busy and learning about the culture. He had no problem adjusting things when we wanted to change it up and worked with us to build a perfect itinerary.
Jessica - Bali ~ Indonesia ~ East and Southeast Asia
Mike was great to work with! He helped plan as much or as little as we wanted help with. He had great recommendations and was low pressure. His hotel suggestions were fantastic- great location, nice, reasonably priced and amazing views. I definitely plan to use Mike in the future!
Karen - Greece ~ Europe
Mike was great to work with, he was very patient with us, as it was our first time using a travel agent. He reworked our itenerary as requested and gave us a very enjoyable honeymoon.
A&M - Greece ~ Europe
A holiday trip was planned with a high level of attention and care. All of our requests were met; super good service.
JK - Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Mike was wonderful to work with and made our trip delightful. He prepared a trip that was just so well thought out and everything was so perfect. Thank you for listening to us. You're the best!
BigD - Italy | Europe
We had such a wonderful time on our trip to Italy! Everything was seemless thanks to Mike’s planning. Thank you!
LH - Italy | Europe
The trip was amazing. We are glad we went to the beach first and got some relaxation time in before going up to Ubud and doing all those adventures. No issues for us during the trip, everything went smoothly. Thank you Mike for all your help!
BaliTrip - Bali | Indonesia | East and Southeast Asia
Great trip. Timely layovers. EVA Airlines was OUTSTANDING. Very tasty menu. Hotel accommodations were equally as good. Thank you Mike very much!
AZRob - Thailand | East and Southeast Asia
Everything was amazing! The hike, the boat day, and winery were all excellent and spot on to the experience I was looking for. The hotel was also lovely. All of the people from pickup to dropoff were lovely and made everything feel easy. Thank you!!
LAB - Spain | Europe
If you would like to visit Rome, the Amalfi Coast, and Pompei, you need to contact Mike Salvadore. Mike discusses where you would like to go and what you would like to see and then designs the perfect trip for you. You then go over his ideas and edit them with him. He then comes up with the final copy and it’s a blueprint of your perfect vacation. You get to meet some of the best tour guides. Your air travel, train, or boat transportation is taken care of. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy! Mike is the best! 58 Stars is your 5 star choice for travel!
Ursula - Rome | Italy | Europe
Over the last year we have been working with Mike to plan our 10 year anniversary vacation to Bali. We just got back and he knocked it out of the park! We spent the first half of our trip in Ubud and the second half in Seminyak. The hotels that Mike picked were absolutely perfect. Beautiful, romantic, comfortable. He let each hotel know that it was our anniversary and they both had special ways to congratulate us. We were in Bali for 10 days, but we were able to do so many more excursions than we would have otherwise because of how well everything was planned. Mike worked with partners to execute all of the excursions, so we were with the same guide and driver the entire time. We didn't have to think about how to get anywhere or where to go because the guide and driver were so familiar with the areas and the activities that everything worked like clockwork. We learned so much about the Balinese culture and we had a lot of special experiences with a lot of the locals that we wouldn't ha
SteveJ - Bali | Indonesia | East and Southeast Asia
The entire trip was well planned and everything was exactly what it was supposed to be. I would work with Mike anytime. From now on when I go someplace where there might be something to see I'm going to call him just to make sure I don't miss something cool. I've got nothing but good things to say and I probably haven't gushed as much as he deserves.
JP - Japan | East and Southeast Asia
The trip was wonderful. We had a fantastic time. The contact you set up in Greece was very smooth, she always notified me when changes to the schedule occurred. Overall I was very happy with the trip. Appreciate the assistance!
Greece - Greece | Europe
Everything went so smoothly! It was all fabulous and easy and fun. Perfect combination to enjoy Southern Spain and relax. All activities were great and both hotels were fab - getting upgraded to a villa in Marbella didn’t suck either! Thank you for making everything so wonderful.
Spainfan - Spain | Europe
I'm about to board my last flight to get home and I wanted to thank you for organizing such an amazing trip. We made memories that will last forever! Bali was truly a magical experience and it was a perfect way to celebrate such milestone birthdays and an amazing friendship. You're the best!
B Fan - Bali | Indonesia | East and Southeast Asia
Our trip was AMAZING. More than I could have imagined. Everything was so smooth and everyone was so kind and helpful. We were able to have so many more experiences because of how well organized it was. Steve and I were saying that we didn't have to worry about any logistics or anything which just made the trip that much better. We can't thank you enough for planning such a perfect trip for us and for all of the little extras like the massages and photographer at Alila. Those were such nice surprises. The hotels were PERFECT and the staff at both were so helpful and kind. Our guide and driver were fantastic as well - they were both very knowledgeable and flexible with making extra stops to make sure that we were able to see nearly everything that we were hoping for. Thank you so much, Mike. It was the perfect trip.
KMJ - Bali | Indonesia | East and Southeast Asia
We had absolutely the most amazing time! Everything exceeded our expectations! We were only one day into our experience and wondered why we didn’t schedule to be there longer. Thank you so much for getting everything together for us. Hope to be traveling again with you soon!
Bridge - Caribbean
We had a great trip! No issues at all - all of the tours were wonderful and the guides were all fabulous. We would recommend everything else. And Mike was super helpful. Thank you!
BBSpain - Spain | Europe
We had such a fantastic trip. It was an absolute blast and we loved our time, the people and all the activities. Such a beautiful trip!
Crew - Costa Rica | Central America
Overall our trip was amazing and a great experience all around and I appreciate you working with us so late in the game.The cooking class and colosseum tour were absolutely amazing. The tour guide and chef were both so knowledgeable and great with the kids. The colosseum tour guide in particular was SO good. He knew everything and had an answer to every question. He was perfect.
ItalyFamily - Italy | Europe
This was our second booking with Mike. Terrific help with the logistics of train, plane, hotel and transfers to multiple countries. The guides were terrific, and you found great additional guides for our special requests. All ages were happy and we had lively discussions at meals as went about what we were seeing and experiencing. Thank you!!
TheTeam - Germany | Europe
We absolutely loved it and loved the staff!!!! The house and chef were spectacular!! 10/10 stars
GP - Costa Rica | Central America
We had a great time, everything went smoothly, had tremendous guides every place we visited.
C2d2 - Buenos Aires | Argentina | South America
Thank you! Our trip was amazing! No issues at all and everything was excellent- particularly Casa Palopó. Thank you for a second wonderful trip!
LR - Guatemala | Central America
We had an awesome trip. We loved our time in Buenos Aires. But Lago Grey Lodge and our time in Torres Del Paine was a real highlight. We really liked all our guides - in particular, Tiko in Rapa Nui was great. He plays with family members in a cultural show 3 nights per week called Kara Kara that we attended on his recommendation. It was fantastic. No major challenges. We had our one delayed flight from Peurto Natales to Santiago that got us in late and changed our Santiago tour to the last day instead of that night but that actually ended up working out better as it gave us an activity on our last day. Thank you so much!!
Cam - Argentina | South America
I thought the trip was exceptional. It was a higher budget trip than we typically take, but the upgrades were obvious and, for me, worth it. The Park Hyatt is a spectacular property. The staff, the suites, the finishes, and the restaurants were all first rate. The ski-in ski-out feature was very nice to have. Thanks for helping us. And thanks for being available to solve the airline problem. It was a trip of a lifetime and left me wanting more.
Skier - Japan | East and Southeast Asia
We had an amazing time. Every aspect of the trip and guide we had was excellent. Wulan was especially exceptional. Mike helped us have a fantastic honeymoon
SPS - Bali | Indonesia | East and Southeast Asia
Our trip to Japan was so seamless. Japan is truly a magical country. Thank you for such a thoughtful and unique plan for our trip. It was truly amazing!
Miker - Japan | East and Southeast Asia
Holbox was great! It's such a cute town and all the locals are super friendly. We had a fantastic time. Thank you for all of your guidance and help making our trip lovely!
Tina - Mexico
We had a blast! Thank you so much for planing such an amazing trip. I look forward to the next!
YSK - Playa Del Carmen | Quintana Roo | Mexico
We were BLOWN away by how wonderful everything was. To start, the villas were beautiful; and continued to get better through the trip with each location. Absolutely a combination of romantic yet breath taking views. Our guide, Agung, was absolutely phenomenal and would recommend no other in Ubud. He was so informative and hospitable.
Our activities were awesome. We were able to squeeze in atv riding and some monkeys while there. Although, the swings were shut down due to weather on days we had time, the weather only hindered our trip once. It was our last full day, to watch the kecak dance and dinner. Even mountain biking was fun, even though we were definitely sore the next few days. Between that and trekking large stairs, we certainly got our workouts in. Our favorite, of course, was the Balinese spiritual healing, energy transfer, and palm reading. We also learned we needed the healing after coming back up those stairs to the temple (??).
All jokes aside, it was by far the best tr
ThompsonTwo - Bali | Indonesia | East and Southeast Asia
Many moments were beyond what we could have even imagined. Though I usually plan our own trips, Greece was an unknown to me. We decided to use Michael because he had expertise in the area. More than we realized.
His choices of hotels and activities showed he really listened to what we wanted. We received what we asked for and more and stayed in our budget.
A couple of glitches...
The AC at Ionian Blue was not worthy of a 5 star hotel. It never was lower than 25° C. Jim moved our bed directly under the unit so we could sleep at night. Otherwise the amenities and service were stellar. Being able to jump into the Ionian Sea from the dock made us forget about the AC.
Finishing the trip at Athens Capital Center with a day of no activities was perfect. Close enough to sight see if we wanted or just stay put and enjoy the pool with a view of the Parthenon.
We especially appreciated the promptness of the drivers and the timing of getting places. We were able to relax even more because we w
MichaelFan - Greece | Europe
First time to Greece , traveled Business Class on Turkish , that itself was a true experience. Our trip was planned perfectly . We had a driver from Athens to Lefkada that truly made the trip memorable. Everything was perfectly arranged and we were beyond happy .
E - Greece | Europe
The trip was absolutely incredible. Such a beautiful country full of wonderful people and beautiful scenery. Everything went off without a hitch. The guides were all extremely prompt, kind, and helpful and you can tell they were each so passionate about their country and cities which made the tours even more interesting. Everyone was very personable, and we built great relationships with each of them. Thank you again for all of your help with planning this trip! In planning the wedding, you took a huge burden off of our shoulders and we really appreciate it. Plus, there is no way we would have had as great of an experience there if we had planned it ourselves. We will definitely be recommending you and your services to friends and family for their future trips!
Zach - Japan | East and Southeast Asia
Mike is exceptional and making magical experiences come to life. We worked with Mike a couple years ago on a big trip to Portugal and every detail was perfect. There was no question of using him again to plan our epic trip to Ecuador in Nov/Dec 2024. Mike met with us to understand what experiences we wanted, likes and dislikes. He built an itinerary that melded our interests and ensures fun family activities that would engage our 8 year old. Every detail was perfect from the flights to transfers to activities to our guides. We truly had an experience of a lifetime thanks to Mike’s excellent work and commitment to his customers. Thank you, Mike! We can’t wait to start planning our next trip with you.
TravelFamily - Ecuador | South America
Honestly it was a great trip. Mike is amazing about locking down the things that require some effort and advanced planning, but also allowing time for a family to explore on their own. His suggestions are perfect on what to do, and what is worth passing on. It was a great family trip.
Karl - London | England | Europe
Our trip to Japan was fantastic with many highlights including gardens, temples, museums, markets, hotels, food and excellent guides. Many times we looked at each and said "Mike sure got this right!". thanks again for arranging such a memorable trip!
Jim - Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Mike put together an absolutely incredible trip for our honeymoon. The accommodations, the activities, and the guides were all amazing. The trip exceeded all expectations and was a seamless experience!
JR - Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
Professional, highly knowledgeable, responsive and courteous .
Eurice - Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Very responsive and easy to work with. Our trip was planned out incredibly well and could not have gone more smoothly.
Christy - Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
We had an amazing time on our trip! Both of the resorts were great and we loved all of the excursions we went on. Thank you so much for planning it all for us. It was very nice not having to worry about anything while we were there and could just enjoy our time
JN - Bali ~ Indonesia ~ East and Southeast Asia
We wanted to express just how grateful we are for the incredible experience you arranged. It truly was the trip of a lifetime. From start to finish, every detail was flawless. There isn’t a single thing I could say that wasn’t perfect.Honestly, the only complaint we have is that we had to come home! Thank you again for organizing such a remarkable journey. We will enthusiastically recommend you and your company to others and look forward to reaching out when it’s time to plan our next adventure.
JKD - Greece ~ Europe
It was a pleasure to work with Mike! He helped plan our honeymoon to Greece and it felt completely tailored to us. Our itinerary was packed with activities we loved, including a private tour around Athens. Mike was very attentive to my millions of questions and quick to respond to my emails. We enjoyed our trip so much that we already plan to book another with Mike’s help!
RaeleneSaglio - Greece ~ Europe
It was a wonderful trip and the experiences we had in Amalfi Coast were incredible. Our guide was incredibly kind and provided a wonderful and professional experience. The lunch at Mario’s home was warm and delicious as well. And you more than fulfilled the brief with the experience at Casa Angelina. wow! Thank you! Where to next??
Lall - Amalfi ~ Italy ~ Europe
Amazing trip! So hard to go back home.<br/>We loved Paris - Montmartre, touring Paris on bikes, incredible cheese and wine, and lots of it. We then went to Normandy for incredible history with amazing guides, and Mont Ste Michel was unbelievable.. Bordeaux may have been my favorite. Incredible wineries and experiences. And our boutique hotels were fabulous. Just such an incredible trip. Thank you!!
KB - France ~ Europe
We had a great trip! We loved the boat tour in Eze, our guided tour in Interlaken and both of our tours of Florence. The guides were really great!! Such a great experience.
CandK - France ~ Europe
Everything went so well. The trip was amazing! Perfect once in a lifetime special trip for our honeymoon. We were very happy with the itinerary, and having the activities planned out and a set driver and guide really made things easy for us. Thanks again for the help and guidance!
Grant - Bali ~ Indonesia ~ East and Southeast Asia
Our honeymoon was incredible! We fell<br/>In love with Bali and can’t wait to return. The trip was beyond our expectations and we had the time of our lives! All of the activities were amazing and our guide was so helpful and friendly during our trip. The progression of being active to then relaxing was really appreciated, and all of the accommodations were magical. We can’t thank you enough, it was the trip of a lifetime !!
Danielle - Bali ~ Indonesia ~ East and Southeast Asia
The Italy trip was one of the best trips I have ever taken in my entire life. You pulled together an amazing experience.
Dam - Italy ~ Europe
The first trip I booked with Mike, I can't overstate this enough--it was a billion times better than any trip I had booked for myself. I have traveled to Europe many times on my own, which was fine. But the suppliers Mike uses are just better. The experiences are just cooler, more inventive and not something I would have ever known the value of without him. One of my favorite guides we met through Mike is someone I now have had him book for me THREE times!!! Another favorite experience; I think this might have been the third trip, he suggested a hotel stay way off the beaten path in Tuscany and it was our whole group's favorite!! The special extras we got there were so unexpected and made it even more fabulous which I couldn't have imagined. I won't go anywhere now without Mikes thumbs up! I should also mention that it is very comfortable for me to be honest about my budget which may change depending on the trip, I don't have to pretend I am someone I'm not!
Becca - Italy ~ Europe
The trip to Tanzania and South Africa was unbelievable. We had the best time and both have said it was by far the best trip of our lives. Thank you so much for everything you did to help organize and plan!
CY - Africa
This was a terrific trip. We travel frequently and this t was one of our best.
Terri - Crete ~ Greece ~ Europe
We absolutely loved Italy and were not wanting to come home. Our favorite experience was Capri with the private boat tour and the private tour with Paolo. Everything went so smoothly without any hiccups. We loved everything we had scheduled and the free time to go explore the cities on our own. Our guide, Gennaro in Amalfi Coast, was absolutely incredible and adjusted our days to have the best experience with the weather. He got us a private pizza making class in Naples with a professional pizza maker. He made Naples one of the spots we wished we spent more time in. Overall we had a great time and we are excited to go back in the future.
J&S - Italy ~ Europe
Mike did an outstanding job planning our trip to the Greek islands, Athens, and London. The trip was tailored to suit our interests and kept our kids enjoying it throughout the three weeks we spent abroad. We were able to experience a wide variety of things much of which we would have missed out on had we not used him. All of the hotels chosen were great and unique. Everything went smoothly and we really felt spoiled by the trip he planned for us. We would definitely recommend him highly to anyone planning a vacation!
Ben - Greece ~ Europe
Mike was incredible. We waited until the last minute to plan our vacation to Italy. Mike was able to leverage his deep experience with Italy, and his connections to create the itinerary of our dreams with just a 24 hour turnaround. He was patient, responsive, and helped us prioritize the experiences we were interested in.<br/><br/>The trip was masterfully planned with the perfect mix of free time, planned activities, exploration, and relaxation. <br/><br/>We’ll definitely use Mike again!
David & Amber - Italy ~ Europe
Mike really helped us to focus our vacation goals, listened to our interest and planned a perfectly unique and personalized travel experience for us!
Cathy E - Italy ~ Europe
Mike, we couldn’t have asked for a better trip! Thank you so much for everything. It was seamless and fun.
Drew - Greece ~ Europe
We had such a great trip! We loved Japan. The hotels and ryokan were spot on. And it was the perfect mix of experiences. Fantastic.
Christine - Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Well done. Highly recommended!! Our Greece trip was great - really liked the logistics of going to Athens (city, historic sites, great food), Crete (largest island, lots to explore in hiking the gorge, loved that, and taking the ferry along the Southern Coast, wineries), and Santorini - crowded yes, but postcard perfect and we really enjoyed the catamaran - it was much more than a sunset cruise with stops at swimming locations l along the way. The bike ride was a great surprise because it allowed us to see a quieter side of Santorini, and our guide was great getting into the small backstreets of the neighborhoods. Hotel was also great/beautiful views, intimate, Staff was great). <br/>
Andy - Greece ~ Europe
Very comprehensive, and booked a great trip to a place we knew nothing about
Wyatt and Melissa - Maldives ~ Central Asia
Mike was easy to work with and really listened to the travel experience we wanted. We are an active family who wanted a mix of culture, adventure and relaxation while avoiding major tour groups. He set up private tours and drivers to make our family trip truly special without the hassle of dealing with crowds and long lines. We had an Italian contact person who lived locally available throughout our trip to guide us and help make the trip even more special. Everyday was a different experience and by the end we felt we really saw and experienced all of the Amalfi coast/Capri/ Pompeii/Naples. Our itinerary was perfect.
Amalfi and so much more.... - Amalfi ~ Italy ~ Europe
easy to work with and really listened to what we wanted to make the trip amazing and special.
Amazing Amalfi oast - Italy ~ Europe
We have had the most amazing 11 days. It was such a special trip. The four activities were perfect for our family members and we equally loved our downtime. Thank you!!
Mary - France ~ Europe
Thank you for planning such an amazing trip! Everything you touched was wonderful! We really loved our short stay in London…hotel and tours were perfect for our short stay (we want to go back for more!). Athens and Greece were well organized and so much fun! We appreciate you and your part in planning this vacation of a lifetime!
Steve - Greece ~ Europe
Mike is easy to work with and he made planning our trip so easy. Everything was great and set up on the day we arrived. The accommodations selected were the best in each place we stayed. When we go back we want to stay in the same hotels!
Chris - Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Mike Salvadore was key to making our trip perfect! We had put together a portion of our 3-week trip but needed to fill in the gaps (identify tours/transportation/lodging) for 4 couples living in various cities. It was overwhelming to do this on our own! He was able to put together the missing pieces to our trip and make it seamless. Mike heard and filled our needs. He is very responsive and patient with our inquiries. I will definitely work with Mike again!
Trish - Greece ~ Europe
Mike planned an amazing vacation to Italy for us. We went to multiple cities and had great tours planned at each. We went to the most popular sites with private or small group guides. Mike organized everything from plane tickets to activities as well as all the transportation throughout our trip. Mike listened to our requests and truly delivered exactly what we wanted. Highly recommend working with Mike!
Cori P - Italy ~ Europe
The trip was awesome. We had the best time! Every stop was great. All in all we ate so much and spent so much and laughed every day. The best trip ever!!!
DW - Italy ~ Europe
We ended up with a remarkable trip to Crete and Mike arranged everything with very little information from us<br/>The people on the ground exceeded our expectations as well as everywhere we went
Terri - Crete ~ Greece ~ Europe
Responded quickly, friendly and quite easy to work with. I recommend!
Susan - South Africa ~ Africa
My wife and I have done two vacations using Mike. Both have been amazing. He is excellent to work with and provides details in planning that help you make good decisions about your trip. My wife and I will not use anyone else to help us plan trips.
Gordy - Portugal ~ Europe
Mike was a ROCK STAR with our trip to Italy. It was flawless! He knew what was important to us and made all the accommodations we needed, including tickets on the trains and the ferries. Any changes made during our trip, our app was updated and provided detailed information on why the changes. I can't imagine doing another trip to Italy without using Mike as our travel agent. We would not have gotten to experience what we did without him!
Chris - Italy ~ Europe
We had the best time. I really felt like you were with us on our trip. I can't say enough about your involvement and what a great experience we had because of you. There is nothing that I would have changed. I wish the beds were not so hard in Lake Garda but the restaurant and staff made the hotel one of our favorites. The location of the hotel in Tuscany gave me the true Tuscany experience and it was picture perfect. I loved it. I feel like our trip would have been so different without you and that you brought it to another level for us. Can't thank you enough!
Chris - Italy ~ Europe
We just returned from the most amazing two week trip to Italy & we have Mike to thank for all of our wonderful memories! Form the beginning of working on the trip, Mike was extremely easy to work with & made a few revisions to our itinerary before we finalized which we appreciated. Before arriving to Italy, we had an app with all of our information & plans (including trip tickets) which made the trip a breeze. During our trip, Mike proactively made & communicated necessary adjustments to a few things on weather or road closures which made for a stress free & ideal vacation (we were able to have great weather for all activities because of adjustments he made). We truly felt like Mike was taking care of us even during our visit & was always there if we had a question. Further, all the hotels & activities Mike setup were FANTASTIC! Additionally, the staff at the hotel and hosts for activities were wonderful resources during and after our time with them. Mike i
CJ - Italy ~ Europe
Mike is so enjoyable to work with! He has such a warmth and I never feel like I cant share what my budget is ,or my preferences. He recommended citys I hadn’t considered and hotels I never would have found on my own. The connections he has to incredible guides made our experience curated and personalized. I’m not fancy but I sure feel like I am after this trip!!!
Becca - Italy ~ Europe
We loved working with Mike for our trip to Greece. He was so thoughtful and was available to us whenever we needed help. Can't wait to work with him again
Terrance - Greece ~ Europe
Mike listened to what we wanted, and delivered, exceeding our expectations. He always responded to emails quickly, and was professional at all times. We had not worked with a travel agent before, but he made it a great experience. We will definitely recommend him and 58 stars to everyone and will use him for our future trips!
Whitney Zabokrtsky - Italy ~ Europe
Mike helped plan our honeymoon, which was an absolute dream of a trip. He organized everything for us. When he sent over the first draft out our itinerary, there were a few things we wanted to change, & he was able to do that no problem. When we arrived in Greece, EVERYTHING was taken care of for us. The pick-ups, drop-offs,, excursions, etc. He also planned several/all of our tours privately, so we were not with a huge group, which we appreciated. It was a much more authentic, personal, and intimate experience. We had never used a travel agent before, so when we asked for a zoom meeting to get to know Mike better, he was able to arrange that quickly. Mike also planned the trip perfectly, starting with a busy schedule towards the beginning of the trip, that slowly tapered into a more and more relaxing experience as we went on. You can tell that Mike is very experienced with Greece and all of its rich history and culture. We plan to use Mike with all our future international trips!
Rhiana & Jessica - Greece ~ Europe
We worked with Mike to plan our trip to Paris. He provided great recommendations for hotels, tours and transportation. Everything was perfect! We were able to enjoy our time and know that we were in good hands. There was a small change in one of our tours and Mike made sure that everything ran smoothly. Great travel agency that provides excellent and personalized service. Mike was super responsive and made sure all the details of the trip were perfect!
Shelley R. - Paris ~ France ~ Europe
Mike was very patient with all of my questions. He executed the bookings very well. The guides he chose were incredible. They not only showed me around but provided me with masters level information to give me context of what I was seeing. He chose excellent seats on the plane. I appreciated the transfer to the airport at the end of the trip and the coordination of flights was nice. I had so much fun!
Cody - Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
We recently returned from a 4 person trip to Italy planned by Mike that could not have been planned better. It was the perfect balance of city adventure and exploration Rome and Florence and luxurious countryside relaxation in Tuscany. His hotel recommendations were spot on and worked with our budget. The itinerary was so well organized; it was easy to access all the information we needed in one place. I would not hesitate to work with Mike and his team again!
Sarah L - Italy ~ Europe
Mike was amazing in planning our itinerary. He made wonderful suggestions and responded quickly when we had questions or concerns about the trip. We loved all of the tours he planned and he has awesome connections to tour guides who took us around and gave us an authentic Italian experience. The process was all super easy. Definitely worth using and already have recommended to friends!
Brianna - Italy ~ Europe
Mike designed an amazing Japan trip with some especially hard parameters that we imposed. We will definitely work with him again. We had already decided on a motorcycle group trip and wanted to add a week prior and two weeks after, so there were some complex tie-ins. For example, we kept the rental motorcycle for a week and Mike figured out a great route from Kyoto forward, allowing us to return the bike in Nagoya before flying yo to Kyoto for a few days. The logistics were perfect, and the local guide selection was key to our experience. We experienced the best of Japan, from luxury hotels to local ryocans. Thanks Mike!
Dave Fick - Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Just returned from an amazing trip to Bali that Mike organized for my wife and I for our honeymoon. I don't know how he found the three different resorts we stayed at, but they were are so incredible, and each one so unique, I don't know if we'll ever be able to travel without Mike's help again! So well planned. So well organized. We always knew where to be. The service was amazing. Everything was absolutely perfect. Thank you, Mike!
Greg F - Bali ~ Indonesia ~ East and Southeast Asia
Mike puts together the most incredible adventures. He is easy to work with, has terrific suggestions, and always has the answers to my many, many questions. I have worked with him twice and will definitely do so again!
E - Ecuador ~ South America
Mike did a stellar job planning an unforgettable trip to Colombia for my husband and me. He really listened to our preferences, styles, and likes/dislikes to create our dream trip. He went above and beyond by making sure it was full of personalized elements and special details.
Neela - Colombia ~ South America
Mike, Dan and the team at 58 Stars are outstanding! We were planning a trip to sail the islands near Tahiti, visit our son in Sydney, and dive the great barrier reef. The logistics were ridiculous. Mike and Dan stepped in and everything became seamless.
Steve - Australia & New Zealand
Mike was terrific in crafting a journey that kept our 16-year-old daughter engaged right along with my husband and me. Finding private expert guides to help us navigate cities and monuments led to fantastic memories: unknown tales of artists, a trip to a food market and preparing a meal in a chef's home, exploring the lemon groves of a boutique limoncello maker before he hosted us for a meal and exploring hidden treasures along the Amalfi coast (who knew there is a beautiful, small town that allows cats to roam free? A big hit with the teen!) Mike's help in getting the timed museum tickets, fantastic hotels, the train tickets, the guides -- all of the logistics along with the ideas--made this a lovely experience.
Ouida - Italy ~ Europe
We knew we wanted an adventurous honeymoon, but planning it ourselves felt overwhelming. Enter Mike. From the first conversation, he understood our desire for excitement, as well as relaxation. He created a perfect itinerary that whisked us through the vibrant city of Rome, while also creating some of the most amazing experiences on the Amalfi Coast. It was a whirlwind of delicious food experiences, boat trips, beach clubs and more. He even suggested some of the best restaurants, that we would have never found on our own. He took care of everything. And when we had a bit of a challenge with missing luggage, he helped us work with the airline to find it and get it back to us in one piece. Our honeymoon was magical and we owe a huge thank you to Mike. His passion is infectious and we can't wait to recommend him to our friends.
Tina - Italy ~ Europe
Planning a trip to Japan felt daunting, but Mike turned it into a dream vacation. He listened to our interests and crafted a personalized itinerary that was perfect. We hiked Mt Fuji at sunrise, then unwound in a charming ryokan with incredible, authentic meals. Every detail was wonderful. We can't wait to go back to Japan, where we'll go north the next time. Thank you!
Daria N - Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Mike made our trip to Japan an incredible experience. From wonderful experiences, to great places to stay, our trip was just perfect. Thank you!!
Charles - Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Mike and his team were great. They planned an amazing trip and were on top of things when flights changed, etc to make sure everything still went smoothly. So glad we chose to work with them. I know we would have enjoyed our trip to Ecuador regardless, but it definitely would not have been the same experience without their itinerary suggestions (finding the perfect boat for the Galapagos and recommending the best lodge in the Amazon - Napo Wildlife Center). And the team in Ecuador who met us at the airport and gave us tips on what to expect for each stage of the trip made everything easy and seamless. Everything surpassed our expectations!
err - Ecuador ~ South America
This was such a wonderful experience. Mike was everything we had hoped for when thinking about working with a travel agent. He was so friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about Greece. I felt completely confident that once we got there it would be perfect. And guess what, it was! I loved every minute of it. Can't wait to book our next trip with Mike and his team.
Tanya - Greece ~ Europe
We had a wonderful experience in both Bali and Vietnam! The guides assigned to us: Wes, Pho and Vinny were excellent. Patiently answering all of our questions, acting as our liaison to smoothly facilitate our activities and interactions. Having a Destination Asia guide greet us at each airport made us feel welcomed and in good hands. We certainly were glad to not be in the long lines worrying if we had done all prep to enter correctly. The drivers: The law-less vehicle flow, congestion, and traffic, fascinated us but we were very happy to not be navigating it. We appreciated the high level of personalized customer service the recommended hotels provided. We loved the activities, hiking, biking, rafting, which gave us a fun way to explore the countryside. We learned a lot during the home visits, cooking demonstrations, farming and temple visits. Thank you for recommending Vietnam, we enjoyed what we were able to see and do in the short time we were there.
Lora - Bali ~ Indonesia ~ East and Southeast Asia
What can I say, we would have been a mess without him! He’s a great listener, professional, friendly and very knowledgeable.
Erlandson Family - Tokyo ~ Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Mike was amazing to work with and I would highly recommend. We traveled to Japan and Thailand and everything was wonderful - beyond our expectations. I'm so grateful and will definitely work with him again. Thank you
Debbie L - Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Mike’s literally the best. Everything he and his team curated for our quick trip was amazing.
Matt - Paris ~ France ~ Europe
Wonderful trip to Greece! Mike listened to me and my trip was perfect. Can't wait to travel with him again.
Donna - Greece ~ Europe
Incredible professional, personable, knowledgeable and all-around exceptional experience with Mike and his team. Beginning with the planning, all the way through our travels on airlines, hotels, activities, transportation and the wonderful guides and drivers our trip was incredible. I usually do all of the planning for our trips but decided to not tackle this particular trip on top of others. Mike made this painless from the first phone call until we returned. I know that it would never have happened if we had planned this ourselves. Deciding to use a travel agent, and particularly Mike, was one of the best decisions we made for this trip.
Galfazz - Bali ~ Indonesia ~ East and Southeast Asia
Each day was so much fun and it was a great mix of different activities in each city! Gennaro was the absolute best guide and gave us a personalized experience based on our needs for the trip. We can’t recommend both Mike and Gennaro enough, they were excellent!
Corey - Italy ~ Europe
Mike's terrific to work with. He listens to our interests, patiently answers all of our questions, and then builds an incredible itinerary.
Vern - Italy ~ Europe
We can't thank Mike enough for arranging our Italy trip this fall. Everything went so smoothly, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves immensely. The first part of our trip was set through Mike with Firebird Tours which was excellent. We were traveling with a group of 8 (including us) which made the experience much more intimate and special. Mike then added on a visit to the Amalfi Coast and Naples. Both were fantastic! We can't thank Mike enough. If you need assistance with your travel plans, contact Mike. You will be in for a treat!
Michael A - Italy ~ Europe
Incredibly knowledge of Greece. Loved my experience working with Mike and will definitely do it again.
Patrick - Greece ~ Europe
Mike was informative, attentive, and available . . .even when plans had to be ajusted along the way!
Christine - Italy ~ Europe
Mike is great to work with! He’s always responsive and can adapt your trip to fit your budget. Mike helped me plan a trip to Italy on very short notice and everything was great! He took the time to answer all my little questions and was even helped adjust the trip while I was there. Thanks for amazing service, Mike!
Christa - Italy ~ Europe
Thank you so much for all your help, Mike! From your assistance with airline reservations (saving me the headache of matching my work itinerary), to the incredible bevy of activities and accommodations you set up for the family -- we can't possibly express enough gratitude and appreciation for making our European adventure a phenomenal success!
Dave - France ~ Europe
Loved working with Mike on my trip to Japan. So thoughtful, kind and incredibly knowledgeable
Devin - Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Mike helped us plan the best Greece vacation to Crete and Santorini. He booked everything for us and it was all wonderful. He provides a great service and value!
Elsa - Greece ~ Europe
We booked a 2 week France and Italy trip with Mike and it was amazing. The planning and details that he provided made our vacation so stress free and enjoyable.
Trevor - Europe
Mike is amazing! He is so knowledgeable on Italy and really fantastic to work with. He helped us plan the perfect trip. His recommendations for unique experiences were awesome and definitely ended up being the highlights of our trip. I will highly recommend Mike to my friends and work with him again and again!!
Angela - Italy ~ Europe
Mike was terrific! He was always quick to respond to any questions or concerns and kept us well informed along every step. Literally everything that he arranged was top notch - from the hotels to the tour guides to the transfer drivers. Every individual we worked with were truly a pleasure and Mike gets the credit for making every arrangement that resulted in this trip being so smooth and free of headaches. It was truly a most amazing trip!
World Travel Newbies - Greece ~ Europe
We worked very closely with Mike & his team on planning our dream honeymoon trip to Bali and we were beyond thrilled with the outcome! We did 2 weeks in both the Jungle (Ubud) & beach towns (Nusa Dua, Uluwatu) where we were setup with amazing, friendly & professional local tour guides & had safe drivers escort us to each daily excursion throughout the Island. Our experience was 5 stars, each activity was organized with the utmost detail, our pickup times were exact & we had a blast relaxing & exploring all that Bali had to offer! Mike was very diligent with getting back to us via email & calls if needed during the itinerary crafting phase & he organized a list of contacts incase we needed to get in touch during the trip. I highly recommend Mike & his team for anyone's future honeymoon travels
Ty - Bali ~ Indonesia ~ East and Southeast Asia
Mike was incredible! This was the easiest trip I've ever taken. Whether it was the flights, the room, the car, even activities, he took care of everything! Once I was on the plane I didn't have to think about anything until stepping off when we got home. I can't believe how effortless it all was. The entire trip was all a first class experience. I'll definitely be working with Mike again. 10/10!
Logan - Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Mike was listened to me and then created the most incredible itinerary to Italy. I loved all of it. Would highly recommend!
Connor - Italy ~ Europe
Mike worked with us to find a before and after Italy holiday with a swim excursion in the middle (swim hosted by another company). He found true gems for us to stay at and flights that were really great, including manageable layovers at Heathrow. The basic take-away is this: he found places we would not have found on our own and which in each case, made for an exceptional trip. We are beyond happy with the service Mike provided.
cass - Italy ~ Europe
We decided to celebrate our 30th anniversary we would go to Greece. We have always made travel arrangements ourselves accepting that there may be some “hiccups” along the way. We wanted this trip to be special. Mike arranged a trip that well exceeded our expectations. Traveling this summer has not been easy, particularly with flights. We did not have any issues and were grateful for only one stop each to and from Athens. Each hotel was a perfect choice for us. Our hotel in Naxos was amazing.. We were very happy to be staying in Imerovigli in Santorini. I do not think we could have experienced this trip without Mike’s expertise. Due to wind, on the morning that we were scheduled to take the ferry from Naxos to Santorini, all ferries were canceled. Their partner in Greece, AFEA particularly Afroditi was in touch with me all day. She booked us on a later ferry and communicated with transfer and hotel. I highly recommend 58 Stars and will be working with them on our next adventure.
Pav - Greece ~ Europe
He was amazing! He took all of our ideas and constructed such an amazing trip around our plans to attend a wedding. The excursions he booked for us was stuff we would have never thought to plan if we planned the trip ourselves. We got to visit many cities in the two weeks we were there thanks to his organization. It was truly a once in a lifetime trip. I appreciated how responsive he was on email to all of my questions.
Megan - Italy ~ Europe
From the moment I reached out to Mike, he was extremely helpful, patient, and resourceful. He set up a call with me early in my trip planning to discuss exactly what my wife and I were looking for in our honeymoon. He was able to book us 2 perfect resorts along with excursions that we absolutely loved. Mike was also extremely patient as we had to move our trip through COVID and he was able to rebook everything for us with no hassle or additional fee. It was a pleasure working with Mike and I look forward to booking more trips with him in the future.
Brendan - St. Lucia ~ Caribbean
Mike was great with all aspects of planning our trip to Greece. Our trip was perfect and we had no issues. Would highly recommend him when planning your next trip.
Gina - Greece ~ Europe
Mike is very creative travel leader with wonderful ideas on how to make your trip special. He went above and beyond in selecting the ideal destination, fantastic activities and an amazing hotel.
Amy - Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Mike is an absolute pleasure to work with. He planned this trip for a group of 8 friends to celebrate a milestone birthday, and everyone had a blast. Our hotels were in excellent locations, and we had thoroughly entertaining evenings in 2 different tents at Oktoberfest. In Austria, we loved the private walking food tour in Vienna, as well as biking and wine tasting tours in the nearby countryside. Mike was responsive and professional, and he communicated clearly and regularly. I can't recommend his services more highly!
Jordan - Munich ~ Germany ~ Europe
Mike is an exceptional travel agent! This is my third trip with Mike and every time I work with him, he wows me and my travel companions. <br/> The process of planning the travel with Mike was a pleasure. He took into consideration our budget, our goals of what we want to see and do, also how we want to feel throughout the trip. <br/>We were sure to build in enough planned and unplanned time so we could take advantage of some things we discovered while on the ground in Munich. The experiences Mike arranged for us at Oktoberfest were some memories that will last a lifetime! I could not have accessed the tents he was able to get us into - it felt so exclusive and fun!<br/>The Austrian wine touring, with biking through the vineyards and medieval towns along the Danube, was magical! I have so many photos and priceless memories from this trip and it is all thanks to Mike, his superb taste, and his masterful planning. Mike is simply the best!
Lucy F. - Munich ~ Germany ~ Europe
Mike has helped me with multiple trips, and always finds something amazing that exceeds my expectation. This trip was my first time to Africa, and from Cape Town to Botswana and Zimbabwe, I had so many amazing experiences. One highlight was white water rafting the Zambezi river!
DevinS - Africa
Very knowledgeable and listen well of what we want for our trip. Able to put together a schedule/ itinerary that keep us busy but yet enough time to rest. Due to weather complication, he has a team member in Italy that able to help us to reschedule on the spot and fit everything that we wanted for the trip. Bravo!
World traveler family - Italy ~ Europe
Mike was great to work with in planning our trip. He was quick to respond to all my questions and put together a great itinerary. Everything went smoothly with no problems!
LDW - Ireland ~ Europe
I'll start off by saying that this was the best vacation of our lives - it couldn't have been better! Working with Mike was a breeze - he made it incredibly easy for us. He listened to what we wanted and made an itinerary, fitting in everything we wanted to do (and we wanted to do a lot of things) and giving us a few options on hotels/activities. The hotels we stayed at were unbelievably beautiful and luxurious - honestly, they were probably the best hotels we've ever stayed in. The whole trip we felt so taken care of and special - almost everything we did was private so we could be on our own schedule, and enjoy just us. There were no glitches the entire time because Mike made sure everything was seamless throughout. For a big trip like this we were nervous to leave it in someone else's hands but we were so so glad that we did. I would HIGHLY recommend Mike to plan your vacation! Mike, we can't thank you enough for making the honeymoon of our dreams come true!
The le Roux's - Bali ~ Indonesia ~ East and Southeast Asia
Mike has been wonderful to work with. He is thorough efficient and responsive. I’ll definitely be working with him again!
CP - Italy ~ Europe
Mike planned a fabulous trip for us to explore Italy and Greece. He was perfect in addressing our unique needs of traveling with both a grandmother and a six month old baby. Everything from hotels to in-country travel to excursions were spot on. We'll definintely be using Mike and his team at 58 Stars Travel for all of our future trips!
Hilary - Italy ~ Europe
Mike helped my wife and I plan a trip to India and he was organized and very insightful during the planning process. The people who he set us up with in India were amazing! The tour guides were incredible, the drivers were safe, timely, and reliable, and I wouldn't travel to India any other way! We had a couple complications with our flights (airlines fault, not Mikes), and Mike was easy to get ahold of and on top of it every step of the way. The amount of stress that we avoided by having him involved was worth so much to us.
Dennis and Sarah - Mumbai ~ India ~ Central Asia
we had left if very late to book vacation for family of 5 between holidays. Came across Mike's website and he saved the day. Mike took care of everything and we all had a wonderful vacation.
Chris - Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Our trip was amazing! It was the right balance of learning something about the area and relaxing. I feel like we started and ended our days at the perfect time. Each guide was incredible and really fit our style of travel. Mike really took our personalities in account. Everything we did was seamless thanks to our guide and driver. The food and activities plan were all so perfect. It leveled up our entire experience to not have to worry about logistics or making sure we went to the best places in each town we stopped in. We couldn't have done this trip without Mike and his team. I won't travel without him ever again.
Haley - Bologna ~ Italy ~ Europe
i have worked with many travel agents over the years. Mike GETS IT !
REBEKAH - Italy ~ Europe
Was easy to work with. Listened to what we wanted in a vacation. Made adjustments for us when we needed to make a change. Vacation to Greece was flawless. Everything that was scheduled happened without problems. Highly recommend Mike to anyone who wants their vacation planned and to have no worries.
Regan - Greece ~ Europe
Mike was great to work with. We told him what we were looking for in our vacation and he designed a terrific trip for us.
V & C - Greece ~ Europe
Mike is the best travel agent around! He partnered with us to create the most amazing Italian itinerary for our family. We went to Rome, the Amalfi Coast and Venice. Mike collaborated with us to plan out every detail of our trip. Every single hotel reservation, tour guide, excursion, train ticket, and private bus or boat transfer happened exactly as planned. We found him to be very easy to communicate with and was always quick to respond to our emails and calls. His expertise in Italy also meant that he has access to the most incredible tour guides and activities, things I couldn't plan myself. We are beyond thrilled with how our vacation turned out. I would absolutely recommend working with Mike to friends and family.
Melperin - Rome ~ Italy ~ Europe
Mike has been truly professional. I started working with him in 2020 when I was trying to figure out how to get to Europe with all of the various travel restrictions. He took a small deposit and then worked with me continuously until we made it happen. My flight had delays and false information but Mike and his team worked very hard to help calm my nerves and find out what was actually going on (even on a Saturday). Moving onto 2021, Mike set up a fantastic trip to Greece for me and my partner. He helped with Safari suggestions for Africa and a flight back to the US over Christmas. In 2022 he has provided suggestions for trips to Italy, France, and even Morocco. I was always skeptical about working with travel agents because I felt like I was capable of doing the work on my own. I was wrong. Working with Mike has elevated my traveling experiences time and time again.
Zack - Europe
Helpful, responsive, personable, professional!
Amy - Ireland ~ Europe
What can I say? The best. He knows Greece and we had an incredible vacation. Thank you!
Terri - Greece ~ Europe
Mike was fantastic to work with. We had a geographic challenge for the places we wanted to see and Mike was able to put together an itinerary that made the most of our time. All of the hotels he suggested were fabulous, and we were delighted throughout the trip. His coordination was invaluable. It was a trip of a lifetime.
C&DPurcell - Italy ~ Europe
Mike is very efficient and helpful. He gave fantastic advice for planning our trip. We would highly recommend Mike and we plan on using him for many others trips in the future.
Lucy - Turks and Caicos Islands ~ Caribbean
The best! Loved every minute of my experience and couldn't recommend more!
Terri - Galapagos Islands ~ Ecuador ~ South America
Mike was incredibly knowledgeable and understood the type of cruise we were looking to book. I would provide him with very high marks and will recommend him to people that I know.
Tina - Galapagos Islands ~ Ecuador ~ South America
What a great experience and so easy. I told Mike what our plans were and in no time we had a complete itinerary . The entire process with Mike was such a pleasure;no stress.
Jo-Jo - Mexico
Mike quickly put together a great itinerary for us when we presented him with the idea just a month and a half before our departure and was very responsive to emails, even when he was out of town himself. He hooked us up with a WONDERFUL tour guide who personalized our trip and helped out with transportation!
Whitney - Italy ~ Europe
Mike was amazing to work with. I had given him a challenge to find a perfect destination in the Caribbean where I could get away from the tourists and enjoy a relaxing, luxurious vacation and he nailed it. I was blown away with the resort (Sailrock - South Caicos) he recommended and could not have asked for more. Truly, a trip of a lifetime. I highly recommend Mike for any travel needs and I will definitely use his services again.
Tok - Caribbean
Mike is completely buttoned up and pays the utmost attention to every detail. His knowledge of the area was outstanding.
Babs - Greece ~ Europe
Mike did an absolute AMAZING job and made our honeymoon unforgettable. He was extremely patient with my husband and I as our plans and timeline changed multiple times and he was super accommodating. We gave him a general idea of things we wanted to do and he went above and beyond with the experiences he planned. It was so nice to be in a foreign country and have everything taken care of for us (transportation, amazing hotels, experiences and more). He was extremely communicative and answered all of our questions, even while we were on the trip. We highly recommend him to anyone and we will be using him in the future! Thank you again, Mike!
Danielle - Italy ~ Europe
My wife and I decided on Greece for our honeymoon and we wanted a balance between historical excursions and beach lounge time. Mike was able to plan together the perfect trip. He responded fast and was very professional and gave amazing suggestions!
Vic - Greece ~ Europe
Contacted Mike because my brother used his services for his trip to Italy and he was raving about his trip. So I had a last minute opening in my schedule for the last week of august and first week of September. So of course I waited until august to contact Mike... He asked me what type of vacation we like to have and he was able to put together absolutely amazing trip for my family of 4. We travel frequently and before we had to think of everything, hotels, tickets, transfers, things to to, places to eat, etc. Mike took care of everything. We got the itinerary with all the contacts, schedules, and so on. Everything went as was explained and without any hiccups!<br/>Will definitely use Mike again for future trips to Europe.
Igor - Greece ~ Europe
Mike helped us plan our dream honeymoon. He was very knowledgeable about the Greek Islands and was helpful addressing any questions we had about each of the locations. Seamless booking process with hotels and excursions. We originally booked for June 2020, had to cancel twice and finally went this past September. Mike stayed in touch with us through the whole process (over 18 months from our original booking) and kept us updated on openings, travel restrictions, etc. We would highly recommend Mike for anyone looking to book a vacation in the Greek islands! Very informative and helpful!
Adam & Chantal - Santorini ~ Greece ~ Europe
Mike was instrumental with organizing our first trip to Vietnam. He was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and personable with all components of our winter holiday. He simplified the process by providing us with best options for flights, hotels, tours, etc. He made our trip seamless and so much fun! We can't thank him enough and look forward to working with him again!
Rosemary & John - Vietnam ~ East and Southeast Asia
