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Client Testimonials
- Felicia GrantSarah Gemba planned a wonderful trip for us (4 friends). The hotels, restaurants and tours were all fantastic. She was always super responsive anytime we had questions, responding either immediately or within a very short period of time. She cheerfully made adjustments when our schedule changed, canceling restaurant reservations, etc. Overall she was a joy to work with and I will definitely be reaching out when I return to visit the southern part of Spain.
- Sharon Friedman``Sarah was an excellent advisor who helped us plan a great 10 days in Portugal and Spain from start to finish. She helped me determine which city we would enjoy most based on our interests, planned everything from wonderful travel accommodations, the right amount of activities (vetted and seamless), and dinner reservations. Highlights included our private tours of Porto and Barcelona, a cooking class in Barcelona, and our day trip to Douro Valley. It was exactly what I needed help with so that we could relax and enjoy the program she crafted. We visited Porto, Tarragona, Sitges, and Barcelona and she guided us each step of the way. Highly recommend! If only there was a Sarah in every country we want to visit...thank you, Sarah!``
- Linda ShusterWe keep repeating the same words when we describe our recent three-week Spain Savvy trip to Spain and Portugal: deeply grateful and appreciative! We loved every minute of it, from rural Southern Spain to bustling Lisbon! We had not traveled since Covid and I was so fearful to make this first trip after almost three years. Megan and Sarah made the trip easy and memorable in every way! Working with Megan and Sarah, we felt like we were dealing with a loving family. We were so impressed with how they really “got us” and designed an itinerary that was perfect for us. We loved the hotel selections (always in the perfect location)! We loved the restaurant selections (always fabulous, and we were so deeply appreciative of the extra care given to my husband’s vegan diet needs; what a fun and thoughtful addition to suggest the vegan food tour in Lisbon)! And we loved our guides in coastal Spain and the Douro Valley who were so proud to be sharing their love of their country with us! Over and above all the attention to detail, Megan and Sarah made us feel valued and taken care of the whole time. It was a special birthday year celebration for me and I was so deeply touched by the lovely birthday surprise(s) Megan arranged! Megan and Sarah provided wonderful diverse experiences that made us smile and laugh our way through the entire trip. We loved the beauty of both Spain and Portugal, but mostly, we loved the beauty of the people... and Megan and Sarah are on the top of the list! After all the personal care they provided for us, they took time out of their busy lives to meet us in Seville in person. What a treat to get to hug and thank them in person! We highly recommend Spain Savvy and look forward to planning another spectacular trip with them soon!
- Melanie Smith-ThuretI cannot begin to express how amazing Sarah & Spain Savvy were in planning an incredible vacation for my family and me. Having heard great things about Sarah and Spain Savvy, we reached out to her and provided her with our time frame for travel and a bit about our interests… Sarah made all the detailed arrangements, including flights between Spain and Portugal, local car rental and all train transportation… Additionally, Sarah partners with local tour guides that are experts in their local area and provide wonderful private and small groups tours that ranges from tours of historical sites, shopping, as well as tours focusing on local gastronomy & drinks, as well as a fabulous flamenco tour in Seville. (We also had the pleasure of meeting Sarah in person when she came to meet us in Seville)! Sarah is also a wealth of knowledge when it comes to local cuisine and restaurants…The food and experiences at each place were outstanding. Sarah also planned a wonderful food tour in Porto, for my daughter’s 13th birthday, with an incredible diner experience at Emotivo, including a surprise birthday cake! Along with planning every detail of the 3-week excursion, Sarah is incredibly professional and wonderful to work with. She promptly responds to all emails and text messages and makes herself available while you are traveling. Spain Savvy also uses an app where Sarah will provide you with a very detailed daily itinerary, which will include all travel documents, including boarding passes, hotel and restaurant information and reservations, as well as all tickets to private tours, events, etc. We will definitely be contacting Sarah & Spain Savvy for all of our future travel needs to Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Sarah and Spain Savvy will make your travel experience magical and seamless!
- Marla RzeszotarskiContacting Spain Savvy was the best decision I've ever made for my travel planning!! Sarah and her team went above and beyond to create the most memorable trip ever for my family. Sarah took care of every request that we had and she really took the time to listen to us to create a trip that was tailored just for us. Sarah was there every step of the way - both in planning this trip and during our travels - in case we needed anything. Plus Sarah's handy travel app was the most convenient item that we took on our trip ;-) We can't wait to plan our next adventure with Sarah and Spain Savvy!
- Jocelyn AbisiaI cannot sing enough praises for Spain Savvy and the time and effort they put into designing our 3 week itinerary that covered a total of 12 cities/towns in Spain, and for proactively managing all the little things and big things once we were there. Sarah and Megan designed an incredible itinerary that catered to our specific interests in food, arts, music and history. They checked in with us before, during and after our trip, and Megan even met us in Seville personally to make sure everything was going well. Very nice touch and much appreciated. We also appreciated the heads up when there were unexpected changes to a scheduled tour or a delay on our return flight. Megan even helped me navigate the VAT refund process for all the shopping we did. The itinerary covered everything we wanted to do and see - even Arab baths and massages which was the perfect reprieve after all of the sightseeing and exploring. I had been planning our international trips before and decided to work with an agency this time because the last international trip we did - Tokyo and Kyoto Japan - really took a lot out of me. I'm so glad I found Spain Savvy and decided to put them in charge of it all as I was really able to enjoy our trip and really absorb all that Spain had to offer. The fact that they are located in Spain is a huge plus. They really took care of us, and we felt that they genuinely wanted to make sure everything went well and that we had a great experience. Everything went smoothly. Well worth it. So don't hesitate. I highly recommend.
- Ben FortSarah is a gem. She helped us plan a 2 week trip to Barcelona, Costa Brava, and Mallorca. We had never been to Spain, and brought our family with 2 girls (10 and 13). She took the time to understand what made us tick, and was UNBELIEVABLY responsive as we planned the trip. We were rusty travelers, and having her in our corner gave us tons of confidence. Her app is amazing, so intuitive, and a great resource to download, even if you don’t have service. She planned everything from our lodging, meals, boat charters, food tours, and suggestions for casual outings on our non-scheduled days. Our girls said the trip to Spain was a huge highlight to summer, and we are so grateful we made it. I’m not sure we could have pulled this trip off without Sarah and Spain Savvy.
- Mary SpencerWe often question and regret the choices we make. I can honestly say that booking my travel with Spain Savvy was one of THE BEST choices I have ever made!! Sarah booked and navigated a wonderful week in Barcelona and Mallorca Spain for me and my family celebrating my daughter’s high school graduation. Sarah handled everything from lodging, transportation, tours, restaurant reservations etc. Sarah was always available and responded to emails in a very timely fashion. Sarah was also in contact with us every step of the way during our vacation. Booking your travel with Spain Savvy will take the worry and stress out of planning. I am thinking of my next venture to that part of the region so that I can use Spain Savvy services again!
- Art & HallieSarah was fantastic to work with. We first got in touch with her about a year before our planned trip. Being people who like to have everything organized and planned, we were able to provide her with a list of places we had thought of visiting, and our knowing we didn’t want to move around every few days. When we had our first call, we loved how Sarah asked great questions, listened to what we said, and seemed to understand immediately what was important to us. Since we had been to Spain before, she also knew we had some places that were more important than others, and that we planned to book some of our own accommodations and tours. Sarah had no problem with that. And it was surprising (in a good way) to learn that a favorite tour guide of ours in Valencia is also someone she was going to recommend to us. It’s a small world. Of course, while we knew where we wanted to go, there was still a lot of knowledge that Sarah had that we didn’t. Like where to stay, how to get from one town to the next, what to visit when we arrived, etc. This is where Sarah excelled. When we received the 112-page itinerary, we were even more impressed with her ability to translate our interests into a doable plan. In all, we went to 15 cities and towns, including Valencia for over a month, Madrid for about 3 weeks, 7 multi-day overnights and then 6-day trips. We never felt rushed. And during the trip, when we had a question or needed help, Sarah was incredibly responsive and helpful. We never felt like we were alone. As I write this, we’re already working on the plans for a spring 2023 trip to Portugal/Spain, and can’t wait to work with Sarah again. She’s a gem!!
"Sarah Gemba planned a wonderful trip for us (4 friends). The hotels, restaurants and tours were all fantastic. She was always super responsive anytime we had questions, responding either immediately or within a very short period of time. She cheerfully made adjustments when our schedule changed, canceling restaurant reservations, etc. Overall she was a joy to work with and I will definitely be reaching out when I return to visit the southern part of Spain."
Felicia Grant
"Sarah was an excellent advisor who helped us plan a great 10 days in Portugal and Spain from start to finish. She helped me determine which city we would enjoy most based on our interests, planned everything from wonderful travel accommodations, the right amount of activities (vetted and seamless), and dinner reservations. Highlights included our private tours of Porto and Barcelona, a cooking class in Barcelona, and our day trip to Douro Valley. It was exactly what I needed help with so that we could relax and enjoy the program she crafted. We visited Porto, Tarragona, Sitges, and Barcelona and she guided us each step of the way. Highly recommend! If only there was a Sarah in every country we want to visit...thank you, Sarah!"
Sharon Friedman
“We keep repeating the same words when we describe our recent three-week Spain Savvy trip to Spain and Portugal: deeply grateful and appreciative! We loved every minute of it, from rural Southern Spain to bustling Lisbon! We had not traveled since Covid and I was so fearful to make this first trip after almost three years. Megan and Sarah made the trip easy and memorable in every way! Working with Megan and Sarah, we felt like we were dealing with a loving family. We were so impressed with how they really “got us” and designed an itinerary that was perfect for us. We loved the hotel selections (always in the perfect location)! We loved the restaurant selections (always fabulous, and we were so deeply appreciative of the extra care given to my husband’s vegan diet needs; what a fun and thoughtful addition to suggest the vegan food tour in Lisbon)! And we loved our guides in coastal Spain and the Douro Valley who were so proud to be sharing their love of their country with us! Over and above all the attention to detail, Megan and Sarah made us feel valued and taken care of the whole time. It was a special birthday year celebration for me and I was so deeply touched by the lovely birthday surprise(s) Megan arranged! Megan and Sarah provided wonderful diverse experiences that made us smile and laugh our way through the entire trip. We loved the beauty of both Spain and Portugal, but mostly, we loved the beauty of the people... and Megan and Sarah are on the top of the list! After all the personal care they provided for us, they took time out of their busy lives to meet us in Seville in person. What a treat to get to hug and thank them in person! We highly recommend Spain Savvy and look forward to planning another spectacular trip with them soon!”
Linda Shuster