Our goal at Envision Travel is to listen to you and work with you to plan a trip that exceeds your expectations, while working within your budget. There is no cookie-cutter one size fits all approach - we design each trip individually. Here are the basic ways we can plan your travel.
Cruising: Ocean cruising with a major carrier, river cruising through Europe or Asia, expedition cruising to the Galapagos or the Antarctic, we have trusted partners in each category. When you think cruising, you automatically think big-ship ocean cruising. However, river cruising and expedition cruising have become very popular options over the last few years. From 40 guests to 5,000 - ships come in all shapes and sizes (and budgets). We can help find the right ship and itinerary for you.
City/Country Land Tours: Whether it’s a European adventure or a trip through National Parks of the US, land tours come in all shapes and sizes. Do you have an idea of what you want to see - but no idea how to plan it? We can help figure it out for you. These trips can be fully escorted or independent.
All-Inclusive: Dreaming about sipping a fruity cocktail at a swim up bar overlooking the ocean? We’ve got you covered. Primarily in the Caribbean, Mexico, Dominican Republic and Jamaica - these trips are excellent for an unwind and de-stress kind of trip. From high end to budget friendly - from adults only to multi-generational - there's an all-inclusive that matches what you're looking for.
A Mix: How about a Mediterranean cruise, coupled with a couple days in Europe either pre and/or post cruise. We can combine several different types of travel to customize the best trip for you.
How do you want to travel?
Escorted Travel: This is the more traditional group travel tours. The groups can range in size from small to large, but you have a tour guide with you taking you to all your stops and either guiding you themselves or passing you to a local guide. Generally speaking transportation and lodging are included. These types of trips tend to be best for those new to travel, new to the location or someone that wants stress free travel where someone takes care of everything. This is also a great option for solo travelers, groups that want to travel together and those that enjoy meeting folks from all over.
Fully Independent Travel On a fully independent travel vacation, we plan out flights, hotels, transportation, tours and experiences - but you are your own “tour manager”. These types of trips tend to be best for the more experienced traveler or someone who is looking to make the pace of the trip their own.
Curated Private Travel: This is a nice combination of both independent and fully escorted travel. It is traditionally a curated trip that I help you create - where we hire a driver, plan activities and you get the benefit of both independent travel and escorted services. Best for travelers that prefer custom trips and have a higher budget.
Which is the right type? The short answer is - it depends - on the traveler, on the location or both. I personally travel in all of the above forms - it just depends on the circumstance. We can help you figure out what the right type of travel is for you and plan accordingly.
Take a look at the sample itineraries below - they include various trips we've planned over the last several months.
Here are some trips we planned recently to give you an idea of what type of trips we can do for you.
$12,000 Per Person
This is an iconic Italian Itinerary where you stay several days in Venice before taking a high speed train to the Amalfi Coast. The tours are all either small group or private. The hotels are 4 Stars + and the transportation is first class and private. Pricing includes air, hotels, tours as noted. Pricing was for July 2024.
$5,000 Per person
Take a journey along the Lower Mississippi and enjoy attentive service, excursions, lectures and exceptional food aboard a steamer or traditional paddle board ship along the lower Mississippi. This trip was priced for Summer 2024 and includes roundtrip Flight from Rochester.
$5,000 Per Person
Set your base in London and do day trips from London, including a private 1 day trip to Paris. Stay in a centrally located London location, unpack once and then set to explore London and the surrounding areas according to your tastes and interests. Pricing includes roundtrip airfare from Rochester. Priced for Summer 2024
$4,000 Per Person
Enjoy a luxurious split stay in Costa Rica that allows you to enjoy two amazing parts. First start in the Arenal Volcano area at a luxurious eco-resort. Enjoy zip lines, hanging bridges, horseback riding and white water rafting. Then drive yourself to a 5 star all-inclusive resort on the beach to finish your trip. Pricing includes air, hotels, tours, SUV rental and food/drink as noted. Pricing was for Fall 2023.
$3,500 Per Person
Relax and enjoy the all-inclusive nature of this Aruba resort situated right on the beach. This vacation is for 7 nights and includes airfare and airport transfers. This resort is a moderately priced resort that includes all food, drink, non-mortorized waterspouts, entertainment and more. This vacation was priced from Buffalo, NY and was priced for February 2024.
$3,250 Per Person
This is a 7 Night Alaskan Cruise aboard the Celebrity Eclipse, roundtrip from Vancouver. The pricing includes roundtrip flights from Toronto to Vancouver. It includes 1 night pre-cruise stay in Vancouver. The cabin category is Concierge Class with Infinite Verandah. Pricing includes wifi, drink package and prepaid gratuities. This tour was priced for Summer 2023
$5,000 Per Person
Take an epic self-drive journey around Ireland in this 10 day trip. The pricing includes roundtrip airfare from Rochester to Dublin. It includes automatic car, GPS, maps, itinerary, hotels, tours and meals as indicated. This tour was priced for the Summer 2023.
$7,500 Per Person
This tour is a luxury 12 day honeymoon departing from Rochester NY and traveling to Mykonos, Santorini and Athens. Rooms are superior rooms with either outdoor jacuzzi tub or pool overlooking the Aegean. Tours, transfers and ferries between islands are included in the pricing. Trip was priced for Summer 2023.
$5,500 Per Person
This tour is a group tour that includes 16 days, 6 European countries, 24 meals and all transportation, hotels, flights and tours as noted. This a fully escorted tour that is operated by a trusted tour operator. This was priced for Fall 2022. Roundtrip air included.
Interested in this trip? We're planning another one for September 2023. Message me for details.
Here are some recent reviews
We worked with Terri to plan our first big family vacation out West. She really took a lot of the stress of planning out of the picture for us - she did all the work! Terri helped us find the perfect trip with the perfect itinerary, and did it all within our budget. Highly recommend - Julie N.
Truly the BEST decision you'll ever make!! Professional, courteous and she finds you the coolest spots to see for all your destination adventures! Thank you for making traveling fun again! - Mary S.
Terri provides something extra special. She is willing to go the extra mile and dig deep to find the perfect fit for any traveler. Everything was exactly as I wanted, and hoped it would be. Better actually! Highly recommend using Envision Travel. - Kellie K.
I was looking for a place for me and my teenagers to go on vacation. I did not have a large budget but Terri found us the perfect, affordable vacation that we will always remember! She had great recommendations for food and excursions. We made tons of memories and can't wait to plan our next vacation with her! - Danielle M.
Click the links below to see some group trips we're considering. If you have an interest in any of them, fill out the form for us to keep you posted!
We are going on a AmaWaterways River Cruise on December 2, 2024 - want to join us? Click below to see the itinerary and pricing. We will be sailing from Bulgaria to Hungary - passing through Romania, Serbia, and Croatia on our way.
This weeklong river cruise will include your tours, Christmas Market visits, food, wifi, beer/wine with lunch and dinner and much more.
Interested in this trip? View the trip and/or fill out the interest form.
We are going on Windstar Cruises for a weeklong sailing in the Caribbean in January 2025. The sailing will be aboard the Windsurf Ship - which holds a total passenger capacity of 342 guests. We will sail to smaller, less accessible islands - where you can partake in curated shore excursions - or just jump off the waterspouts platform in the back of the ship right into the Caribbean!
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Join us for a 7 Night River cruise starting in Amsterdam, Netherlands and ending in Basel, Switzerland. The cruise departs on November 3, 2025 on AmaWaterways AmaSerena river cruise ship. With a maximum capacity of 156 guests, you will enjoy first class service, world class views, and luxury throughout the trip.
We will be joined by Knapp Winery's owners, Cole & Karen Wilson as they highlight both their wines and local wines throughout the week. Knapp Winery is a winery in the Finger Lakes, NY. Knapp is one of Cayuga Lake's oldest and well known wineries.
Interested in this Trip? View the trip and/or fill out the interest form.
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About every two months, Envision travel sends out a newsletter to clients (and anyone that wants it!). Click the links below to read all the past newsletters.
This newsletter is focused on all things solo travel. The why people solo travel and the ways people solo travel. We talked about how this demographic is growing and the cruise lines and tour companies have taken note and are beginning to cater to them!
We also talked about Envision Travel's 2025 Group Trip on Windstar's Windsurf Yacht in January 2025...and how we specifically set aside some space for solo travelers!
This newsletter focused on River Cruises. We talked about the different brands of River Cruises, as well as the areas of the world River Cruises go to (it's not just Europe!). We talked about our recent River Cruise on the Danube River in Europe.
We talked about specialty themed river cruises - like wine themed, golf themed or Christmas Markets. We then talked about Envision Travel's 2024 Christmas Markets River Cruise offer.
This newsletter focused on the ETIAS delay and group travel. We talked about the two group trips I have set up for 2024 and how we can get you a group set up to make you look like a rock star, while we do the work!
This newsletter focused on the ETIAS - the European Travel Information and Authorization System. What it is and what it isn't. When it will be implemented and what you need to do.
This newsletter focused on villa rentals. Is it really only for the "rich"? The answer is no - especially if you have a multigenerational family - renting a villa might be the most economical way to go!
This newsletter focused on a trip around the world in 80 days. Two friends did the trip and we are all jealous!
We also focused on some group trip options - my Irish Pub Tour - traveling in April 2024 and the "Super Cruise" - A Super Bowl themed cruise - traveling during the Super Bowl week on Royal Caribbean. If you book the cruise - you have a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes!
This newsletter focused on the new year and travel. We talked about a Marathon that requires you to drink wine at each mile and the Southwest Airlines meltdown over Christmas week - why it happened, and what can be done to mitigate it in the future.
This newsletter focused on how the strong dollar is being leveraged for a lot of European Travel in 2023. It talked about how European Travel by US citizens is expected to be at record levels coming out of the COVID pandemic.
I'm a life long traveler. My first big trip was when I was 18 years old and went on a school trip to Europe. That made me fall in love with travel and experiencing different cultures. I've been traveling ever since.
I've traveled in every form and fashion - from ultra budget (backpacking through Europe) to ultra luxury and everything in between. I specialize in Europe, the Americas and Caribbean adventures - both on land and sea!
If you are looking for an advisor to guide you to the perfect trip for your budget - look no further. I pride myself on custom, curated trips for any budget.
Some of our FAQs
What is the cost to use your services?
Generally speaking, our fees are paid for by the tour companies. If, however, you would like to use our services to plan the trip itinerary and activities, but you prefer to book the components on your own, we can discuss with you our fee schedule.
How do you make money?
We only get paid if you travel. We hope that those that ask us to do research on a trip will use our services. However, we understand sometimes plans change and trips are not possible. In the cases where we spent the time researching, but a client doesn't book with us - we don't make any money. The tour companies pay us AFTER you travel.
Do I need Travel Insurance?
While that is a personal decision, with these crazy travel times, I always offer to give you an insurance quote. I am not an insurance agent, so I can suggest companies to use that we know are well respected and provide you with the contact information to discuss further. I will say that I do personally use travel insurance for my own travels.
Can you book cruises?
Yes! We have a preferred partnership with all of the major cruise lines. What does that mean? We can oftentimes get you additional perks, a lower price, or both.
I found this awesome activity - can you book it?
Yes! We have relationships with a multitude of tour operators, which allows us to book tours with confidence. I can also offer suggested activities for any place you travel.
I want to stay in a Villa/House - can you book that?
Yes! We have relationships with various companies that offer villa/Home rentals in (surprisingly) many price ranges, both in the US and all over the world.
Can you plan a tour that I want - and not just put us in a group tour?
Yes - we work with many companies that allow us to curate a trip to your exact specifications - whether it’s private driver, private tour guides, or even private chef and cooking lessons. You think it up - I can probably make it happen!
I partner with several travel companies that I both believe in and would personally travel with. Take some time to explore the partners below. Some you may be familiar with - others may be new to you.
River Cruising
Ama is an industry leader in river cruising. In fact, river cruising is all they do. While the majority of the cruising is in Europe (that's where they got their start), they also offer river cruises in Asia, Africa and coming soon - Latin America.
Adult Only All-Inclusive
The ultimate in adult-only all-inclusive - Sandals. Sandals is synonymous with luxury included and adult only vacations. Explore their various locations and see what your next trip can be.
River, Ocean & Expedition Cruising
Viking is synonymous with river cruising. But did you know they also do ocean cruising and expedition cruising?
For the second year in a row, Viking was voted the #1 River Line and the #1 Ocean Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking was also named #1 for both Rivers and Oceans by Travel + Leisure in the 2022 World’s Best Awards.
Family All-Inclusive
Want the luxury of Sandals, but family friendly? Well - then it's Beaches All-inclusive. All the luxury you expect from Sandals, but family, multi-generational, and group focused.
Day Trips, Shore Excursions & More
Traveling to a city and want to find a tour or excursion? This is one of my go-to companies for finding the tours.