Testimonials

We had a wonderful time. We were able to locate the webcam that is pointed at Old Faithful. We called our sons and had them log on to the web site. We waved and they could see us in almost real time while we were talking on the phone. We were able to see bears and moose. Of course you could hardly miss, since traffic would stop and people would all get out of their cars to take pictures. Those turned out to be really fun times to just talk to other people and get tips on where to go and what to see.
Thank you for putting all of this together for us. We never would have done so much or seen so much if we had just gone up on our own. It was a great trip.
Steve and Sue - TX

I don't think I told you of some of the highlights of the trip. The first evening we were there we went to see the play and it was just so much fun. We were on the first row and I was on the end. The man playing the drunkard stood by me and said "I am feeling very vulnerable now " (paused) and then asked me "Well, aren't you even going to grab my leg?" I almost fell out of my seat laughing. Also, the float trip down the River was wonderful and the last night we were there we took the wagon ride and were treated to a great show and wonderful entertainment.. What a great way to end a marvelous trip. The accomodations were very nice. My favorite by far was the Hotel with the picture window and view of the Tetons!!
Emily - FL

As far as feedback from me is concerned - I just want to reiterate that we had the best holiday of our lives.

The suggestions you made on your website were fantastic and we would never have thought of doing all those things in one trip if you hadn't given us the ideas. They were great. Particularly the overnight float trip was abolutely fantastic.

The boys are still talking about it now and thank goodness we picked up some great photos afterwards. It seemed that the vacation just got better and better each day. I take my hat off to you and offer you my many congratulations and renewed thanks for organising such a fantastic and eventful holiday for our family. I wish you all a very successful future with "Travel the Rockies".

With kind regards

Jenny - England

Wow, that's is how Jack & I would describe our trip that you planned for us. Everything, I mean everything was the best. We are so impressed with your travel planning, that we are telling everyone "before you plan a trip out West get in touch with Travel the Rockies" Everything was perfect, the directions, accommodations, and the sightseeing. You gave us directions to places that we would have never found on our own. Everyone we spoke to on our travels envied us that we had vouchers for all our needs and wants prepaid and confirmed. This trip was a no brainer on our part, because you took the time to make it a trip of a life time. We also met a lot of people on this trip that had booked with you (orange folders were the giveaway) They too were pleased. We both agreed that this was probably the most enjoyable trip we had ever taken without a live tour guide by our side. Instead we had you!
We can't thank you enough,
Jack & Lorraine - MA
P.S. Could you please send me some business cards?
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Words cannot describe the beautiful scenery and warm, friendly people we encountered while we were vacationing. All the itinerary was great. No problems with anything. We saw everything but the swans, (never could find them). All the cabins and lodgings were great. Old Faithful Inn was incredible (my #1 favorite place). The cabin (my # 2 favorite place), was so cute and cozy and the food .... was the best we had on the whole trip. We bragged to those guys and told them we were going to retire there. Our entire vacation was a very memorable experience and we can't wait to do another trip. We really appreciated all the tips on the things we needed to see and exactly how to get there, we wouldn't have been able to see as many great things if we hadn't had all the tips. We will use you guys again whenever we save up for our next trip and we will recommend you to our friends.
Roma and Al - LA
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My whole family had an amazing trip to Wyoming... The scenery was beautiful and everyone at the ranch was very nice. The food that we had there was excellent... The view from the Lodge was breath taking. The morning that we ate breakfast there were a whole herd of Elk off in the distance!...We saw a Momma Grizzly and her 2 cubs about 40 yards off the road. She growled and sent the cubs up a tree and kept on eating berries, despite all the tourist watching her. We had a wonderful stay at Old Faithful and my girls enjoyed watching Old Faithful erupt several times during our stay there. .I am so glad that I found your website! The directions that you provided were excellent and everything was easy to find. It was so nice to just walk into all of our entertainment spots/hotels and just hand them one of your vouchers. It made our trip so much more enjoyable. We never had to worry about where we were going next or how we were getting there. We also greatly appreciated all of your dining suggestions. I have been telling everyone about your services and how pleased we are that we planned a trip with Travel The Rockies! We also met some other families in our travels that had planned their trip with you, and everyone seemed to be very pleased. ..On behalf of all of my family Thank You very much! We had a wonderful trip and the memories will last a life time!
Christy - PA
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It has been a week since we returned from our Yellowstone Vacation and we are still very much feeling a "rocky mountain high." Everything was fantastic and it was the most effort-less vacation we have ever had. It seemed like you even ordered the weather to go along with our activities!! We just did not want our week to end - from seeing our first moose, to Sam rining the dinner bell at the Chuck Wagon and watching Old Faithful - being faithful...thank you for memories that will last a lifetime!
As a token our our appreciaition we wanted to share something fom our area - "The Almond Capital of the World" - almonds and walnuts from our ranch - enjoy and keep up the good work!
God Bless You!
Sam and Carla - CA
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oh my gosh! that was the most fabulous vacation EVER ..... it was absolutely perfect! every bit of it was extraordinary ... you did an awesome job ... thank you ..... you really had it all figured out ... and for that my family and i are very thankful ..
Elizabeth - GA
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Thank you for helping us with one of the best vacations we have ever had. Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are awe inspiring in their vastness and beauty. ...

Our kids, who are "flatlanders" from Illinois were amazed by the incredible mounain scenery and wildlife at nearly every turn. We love an activity-packed vacation -- no sitting around the pool every day for us -- and this trip sure provided all the adventure we could handle. My husband hiked our feet off -- and the kids especially loved the rafting and horseback riding. The people couldn't have been nicer everywhere we went. Having everything pre-paid and confirmed made the trip much more relaxing and it was nice to be able to walk in and hand over that little voucher everywhere we went!
Nancy
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Everything went really good and your planning was great. So many people asked us "How did you know what to do and where to go?" We definitely will let them know about Travel the Rockies. We would have been lost without your planning. Thank you so much!! Here is a picture of the whole group!
Karen and Marty - TX
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We would like to thank you for the wonderful trip that you planned for our family. The...Ranch, horseback/cookout, rodeo, museum, etc. were all fabulous!
Yellowstone National Park was beautiful. The accomodations in ... Lodge were very nice.. and the scenery phenomenal. The overnight rafting trip was amazing and looking at the Grand Teton Mountain Range was enriching.
The information book that you provided was very well done and informative and impressive. We will suggest your services to anyone we know heading out west. Thank you again for making our cross country trip producitve and enjoyabe.
Nancy & Terry - NY
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We had an Amazing time! All the activities were terrific and the itinerary was great. The .... rafting trip was a lot of fun, my family is still talking about the Rodeo. Thanks so much and look for me to be referring a few friends to you down the road.
Andrew - NJ
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Thanks so much for planning our trip- it was the best we ever took! We just got back tonight- it was absolutely beautiful, we didn't want to leave. Thanks again!
Teresa - AL
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Just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time. The accommodations and excursions that you set up for us were wonderful. The daily itinerary with all of the suggested stops was great. We stopped at all of the sites along the path to Yellowstone and even backtracked to view some for a second time. The boys loved the fishing. ..It sure was a lot of fun. It was hard to come home. The trip was great and so well organized. I am going to use your notes to help me put together a scrapbook of the trip. Thanks again. We had a great time.
Mary Jo - GA
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We wanted to let you know how much we appreciated your help in planning our trip around Yellowstone and the Tetons. We thoroughly enjoyed everything! We experienced no glitches in all of the arrangements and everything exceeded our expectations. The parks were beautiful and the riding at the ranch was alot of fun....You live in such a beautiful area of the country. We really look forward to returning! We have already mentioned you to several friends that are interested in Western vacations.
Susan and Don - OH
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Here is just a brief glimpse of our amazing trip to the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Montana & Jackson Hole Wyoming. The trip was amazing & so was the wildlife & the view!
Jill - NY
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We are just back this evening from the best vacation we've ever had. It was fantastic! ... Coincidentally we rode in the chuckwagon with a lovely family from the Chicago area who were clients of yours as well. I really appreciated the careful planning and attention to detail. I would highly recommend all the activities and lodging. We especially loved the photo safari, our horseback ride through the most amazing display of wildflowers I've ever seen, and our wonderful diner at the ..Lodge watching the sun set over moose grazing in the meadow. I will send you some photos as soon as we get organized. In the meantime, thank you on behalf of my family. We will never forget this experience! I would be honored for you to use my words as a testimonial. If this isn't adequate, I'd be happy to craft something more eloquent if I can only find the words to describe my wonder.
Molly - CA
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Hi!!!! Our vacation was fabulous. Everything exceeded our expectations by far. I’ll call next week and tell you all about it. And, when I get a chance, I’ll email you some pictures. Thank you so much for planning such a wonderful vacation for us. Oh, and it was actually kind of nice not staying IN Yellowstone…the places you found for us to stay were really unique and fun!
Tina and Doug - WA
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Our trip was AWESOME!. Everyday was an adventure. Can't wait to return. Thank you for your careful planning. We have already recommended you to several people.
Judy - PA
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What a beautiful part of the country! We had a great time visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton. Thank you for your quick response regarding the conflict with the larger reserved (but damaged) fishing boat. What I'd like to especially compliment you on is your choice of "adventure" groups. It was certainly a plus to book through you, as you chose top-notch companies. We had so much fun! White water rafting .., kayaking .., and biking . . . . we had guides who were fun to be with, who were knowledgeable about the area and animals and history, and who were very capable and competent. I'm so glad we added these activites to our vacation. Our kids looked forward to them, especially after they had their fill of traditional sight seeing!
We saw amazing wildlife -- bison, black bear, elk, antelope, deer, bison, and more bison. Before our bike ride on our last day, we waited while a herd crossed a road; later while we were on our bikes we rounded a curve and WHOA . . . up ahead on the dirt road was a huge male bison. We stopped, he looked us over, then he disappeared into the woods.
Our accommodations were all good. Quite a contrast between the huge and lovely condo .... and the small room at Lake Yellowstone Hotel!!! We were cozy there! We were quite comfortable at the very nice ..Lodge and had a picture postcard view--just amazing! Thank you for helping with our vacation. I will be sure to recommend you to others if I hear they plan to visit Yellowstone.
Gail - TX
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Vacation was excellent. ..The itinerary you planned for us was terrific and we saw more than we dreamed of.
All the hotels and food was great. Old Faithful Inn was under renovation so the room there was older and small.
Plenty of moose, elk, bison, bear, goats, etc. Al the activities you planned for us we enjoyed. The chuckwagon dinner was especially a lot of fun. We gave your name and website to a friend of ours who is now thinking of making a trip next year.
Jerry - CA
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We had a wonderful time in Yellowstone and Grand Teton! Now that we've been home for a week and got to sleep in our own comfy bed and see our dogs, we can't wait to visit Yellowstone and Grand Teton again! The ... Ranch was so much fun and was one of our highlights. The staff was wonderful. We even had a resident turkey that followed us around. I am already recommending you to our friends and family! Thanks again!
Laura - FL
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Thank you for your quick and cheerful help in putting together our vacation package! When we were researching lodging and excursions on the internet, the choices were quite overwhelming. I am glad my husband came upon your website. Judging from the package details you sent me, it looks to be quite a trip with a good combination of fun and beautiful scenery and sights as well as a comfortable place to lay our heads at night. I do appreciate what you have done and will do for us.
Theresa - CA
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Hi Jean and Shelly - we've returned from our Trip Out West. What a trip it was....wonderful scenery, wildlife, and accommodations. We were right on the lake and the Grand Tetons were our view. WOW!!! Enjoy a few of the 350 pictures we brought home in this album.
Thanks so much for helping us make this trip a sensation.
Sue and Chuck - NC
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I've been meaning to write you to let you know that without a doubt this was the best vacation I have ever had---and I would recommend this vacation and your services to anyone willing to listen. I never knew just how beautiful that part of the country really is. With the package you sent and the detailed information I had no problem finding each place you reserved for us and finding all the little extras side trips. The highlight of my son's trip was the Guest Ranch. The accommodations were first rate and the people were extremely nice to us. Being that my son is only 5 years old he thought he was in heaven when he got to ride his horse named Bone for the 4 hour luncheon ride that we took. He still talks about that horse and wants to go back! . . . The scenic boat tour down the Snake River with the Tetons in the background were just beautiful. In fact it was so gorgeous. The Chuck Wagon Dinner show was also a big success with my son because they had a few Indians attack us on the way into the Park for our dinner, LOL!! The people were great and the food was excellent..................I was trying to think if there was something that didn't quite sit right with me about the trip, but I have to be honest and say that everything was better than I had anticipated. I think you are really on to something by offering a vacation plan that is unstructured. It gives families the flexibility to see things at their own pace and at the same time you make it hassle free by taking care of all the accommodations and extras (like the Old Faithful Inn dinner reservations, the Rodeo etc.) and making recommendations that otherwise would be hard to find for someone not familiar with the area. I could just go on and on, but I'm sure you've heard this a hundred times.

Anyone who is looking for the best way to see that part of the US without exhausting yourself meeting a rigid schedule should use your service especially for people coming from overseas locations. Thanks again for everything and if we ever get back to that area we will definitely be using your services once again.

2007- Thanks again for a wonderful job in organizing another great vacation for me and my family...
as usual we had a great time! As always when I do business with you everything was top notch. The accommodations were all first rate and the trip was a total success for us. It was a part of the country we had not ever been before and enjoyed driving thru at that time of the year. .keep the word out there on what a great job you do creating vacations for families all over the world. Once again a job well done and I couldn't be more happy about the outcome.
Richard & Family - Tokyo, JAPAN
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2008 - As usual the itinerary was perfect for us. As I get older I seem to slow down quite a bit so the spending 3 days in what is more like a condo than hotel was very nice. It gave us the chance to sit down and actually share meals as a family after traveling thru the Rocky Mountain National Park and other activities. ..Anyway, as usual thank you very much we enjoyed ourselves a great deal and as always your itinerary was perfect for us.
I'm very open to any recommendations you're able to provide for next year's vacation ...I have attached a few photo's for you to see as I normally do.

Thanks again and all the best to you and your family.
Richard & Family - Tokyo, JAPAN

Our vacation was absolutely awesome. As with Yellowstone, you did a brilliant job at pacing and selecting the lodging. We are thrilled and our head is full of memories that we will keep for years. I have shared all of this with some coworkers and provided them with your details. It is the second time they have heard about our customized vacations with you and I think that they would like to enjoy the same. We need to start to discuss what our next destination is .... Again thanks a lot for putting together great vacations!
Best
Dominique & Lionel - FL

Just wanted to let you know that we had a fantastic time on our vacation. Everything was just great. We saw moose where you said there'd be moose and views were a breath taking as you said they'd be.

Thank you so much for all of you hard work.
Once again it was wonderful!!!
Kathy - AZ
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We received our package. I am SO impressed. The package is incredibly organized and very well presented! My fear was that we would drive all the way there and have no idea what to do or see. Well, that will certainly NOT be the case. Your professionalism and willingness to help has been greatly appreciated! Our entire family is looking forward to the trip! It will be a long drive there, but not a minute wasted once we arrive! Now, just keeping the kids occupied in the car on the drive there...hmmm....

Thanks a bunch
Juliann - CA -
Oh my gosh! We had the most fabulous time...thanks to you! I don't think we missed a site, activity, or animal! The kids loved it. Colby and I loved it. We had more to do/see than we could fit in to a day! The driving directions were amazing...
Thanks so much for your service and incredibly detailed itineraries. I do not feel like we wasted a single minute exploring the beautiful Rocky Mountains! Juliann and family
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Wanted to drop you a line and let you know that everything was great. Getting a family of six to all be
entertained for more than a week is a challenge. Everybody had a great time and all the the requests
I made were exactly what you delivered. I have a good history of putting together family trips, but, I could never have gotten close to accommodations
and activities that you arranged. Your firsthand knowledge can't be undervalued and was worth paying for. Thanks,
John - VA

Our vacation was nothing short of amazing!!! We are SOOO glad we went with you to plan our trip. I can't imagine how we would have done it without you. Incredible! There were no mistakes - none! :) I have to be honest, I was a little skeptical at first. I mean, we found you on the Internet .... I remember thinking several times - "Dianne, no matter how nice she seems, this is the very thing they tell you NOT to do!!" Yet, you completely exceeded our expectations. We loved it ALL! We did everything you told us to. Including having a raspberry shake at the lake and going to the Million Dollar Cafe!!! All the hotels were exceptional!! We are in LOVE with the Guest Ranch. The food there is amazing! We miss that place so much! Loved the rodeo! The Lodge was amazing!!!! We loved how rustic it was. We ate at both restaurants, took the ferry, went to the chapel and fell in love with Jackson! I could go on and on. You are excellent at what you do. Even the small hotels in the little towns were wonderful!!! You are so organized! And, it paid of for us on the trip. We followed everything you said exactly. And things were perfect!I have no criticism. There was only one thing we could not do. On the last night we couldn't go on the wagon ride with the BBQ. We were just too tired. So we stayed at our lovely hotel and passed the tix on to some other guests that were oh-so pleased!!!! Thank you, thank you, Jean!!! Where else do you plan? We want to use you for the next trip!
Also, please, please use us as a reference.
Dianne & Family - OK
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You did a wonderful job planning and plotting the trip.
We followed your directions to the tee and you were spot on.
We got snowed on - saw lots of beautiful landscapes, animals and water features. Now that we have had the time to rest - reflect - review - We can't wait to go back again -
We could not have done it without you.

Thanks
Kathy & Joe - FL
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Dear Jean and Shelly,
Just wanted y'all to know that we had an absolutely fabulous time during our trip. Your package and recommendations were superb. The accommodations were excellent! The... was just awesome and the ... ranch was truly memorable. We loved the activities --- horseback riding, rafting, chuckwagon meal, etc. Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons were fabulous. Your itinerary and directions were very helpful and accurate.
We banked soooo many great memories. We're already talking about booking a trip with you next summer for Bryce and Zion.
Thanks so much. I am so glad we chose to work with you.
Jeff, Tina and Family - WI
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I actually wanted to call you directly and personally thank you for the most wonderful vacation and the best arranged itinerary we have ever had. It was a breath taking experience ...and we definitely intend to do it again ...The most memorable days were the bathing in the wonderful hot spring rivers, the stay at the Ranch, and of course the river rafting. That's not mentioning the stay in the old hotel ... It was definitely worth the drive.
All in all, it was a fantastic and relaxing 8 days an we will never forget it. Many of our friends have been asking us how to go about doing it, too so you may be getting some calls - you never know..Anyway, thank you very much again for the great package. It was well done and well thought of.
Regards,
Michael - TX
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In a word, or two, our trip was FABULOUS & MEMORABLE!!!!!!! Thank you much for making it so. You were brilliant in making all of our desires come to fruition. Especially in light of the limited time I gave you to work with and the numerous things we wanted to do. We have regaled our friends with tales of our travels and I think a couple of them will be contacting you. The rafting staff could not have been nicer. The trip was lots of fun,... yet very safe even for my 6 year old. Ending the first day with the play was perfect as it was intimate, funny and the seats you got us were awsome.
I was very fortunate to find you on the net and we thank you for the most memorable family vacation that we've experienced.
Xavier and family - DC

Our vacation is over, the photo album has been completed, but the euphoria lingers. Thank you so much for so capably organizing our trip for us. We had a wonderful time and all the arrangements you made for us fell smoothly into place upon our arrival at each destination. We loved the varied accommodations and the activities you selected for us. Within your flawless itinerary there was sufficient time for hiking, swimming,
and exploring! (Perhaps sufficient is not the right word....there could never possibly be enough time to explore the parks' beauty and wonders!) We took advantage of your many suggestions on hiking and viewing opportunities and read the historical notes and notes of interest you included in our itinerary. Whitewater rafting was a blast, albeit a bit cold in the late afternoon. We were particularly happy with our stays at ... and the gorgeous view we had from our cabin ...Thank you again for helping us to enjoy a fun and memorable summer vacation.
We have already recommended you to family and friends!
Marla and Bill - VA
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Just returned from our vacation to Yellowstone & Grand Tetons National parks. All I can say is WOW what a trip. Our family cannot think of a single thing we would change... All accommodations were first class (especially the historic inns in the parks). The horse ranch was perfect along with the
whitewater & chuck wagon trips. End of August was perfect for us a parks were not crowded & mornings were cool making hiking & wildlife viewing unbelievable. Our thirteen year old daughter summed up our trip with a word she used constantly during the trip "AWESOME".
Thanks for everything & we will highly recommend you to anyone who inquires.
Kenneth & Family - MI
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Regarding our vacation it was awesome! It was one of the best vacations we have been on. We loved the Grand Tetons. Our cabin was great and the view was spectacular. We rented a boat and went out on the water to get a closer view and it was breath taking. We even had the nachos...which were huge. We got to see a grizzly and tons of Bison. We also saw on our trip Bull Elk, Big horn sheep, Mountain Goats, baby coyotes, fox, moose, eagles, marmot, ground squirrels and we have great pictures of them. Actually we took over 1,000 pictures that includes our trip out and back since we drove.
We loved the guest ranch!! The horse back ride was great I thought I would be really sore afterwards but it was not bad. The lunch out on the trail was fun. All of our accommodations were very nice. Loved sitting out on the porch and reading. We also loved the covered wagon ride. It was such a fun night with comedy, songs and great food. Our kids were not looking forward to it but really got into it once we were there. We were not impressed with Jackson after being in Yellowstone it was like a culture shock with all of the tourist traps and so many people...I would definitely use your company again for another vacation. It was so stress relieving not having to worry about anything the trip is all laid out for you. Thank you again for everything it was a great family vacation and you kept us busy but also gave us time to
relax - it was perfect.
Julie and Joe - MI
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The trip was fantastic!! I haven't talked to Michael yet, but I'm thinking about a trip next summer to take in the Black Hills, Bad Lands and Mt. Rushmore. What do you think? Any ideas? (silly question, I know). Thanks again for a great trip!
Colleen - Oregon
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The vacation was wonderful!
We really can’t thank you enough for making it so easy.
The accommodations and activities were all top-knotch...Thanks again for making this a memorable vacation!
Even our teenagers were happy!
We will certainly recommend your company to our friends and family.

Laura and Frank - MD
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We had a wonderful time on our vacation. The accommodations and events that you booked for us were perfect.
...We even got to see 2 black bear on our horse ride….yee haw. You are truly blessed to live in such a beautiful
part of the country.
Thanks again for all of your help for a vacation we will never forget.
Don, Tammy and Magen - OH
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It was a wonderful experience touring the Yellow Stone National Park. We have enjoyed this trip very much.
The only thing was we were able to see the bears! Thanks again for visit recommendations and arrangements made for our visit/stay for the Yellow Stone National Park
MC - China
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Had a wonderful time. The children enjoyed everything especially the covered wagon and river raft.
The ... Hotel is beautiful and elegant.
Connie - SD
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The vacation was the absolute best we ever took. Everything was great and we had the time of our lives.

Thanks for everything.
Michelle and family - TX
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Ralph & I wanted to first say thank you for making all the arrangements for our first trip to Yellowstone. We enjoyed our visit - all the sites, animals and people. In fact a few folks have asked about our trip and we are recommending Travel The Rockies if they want help making any arrangements. Again, thank you for your help with making our trip a memorable and enjoyable visit.

We will be back.
Roxann & Ralph - MN
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Everything went smoothly and all arrangements were great. The Grand Tetons are an excellent first stop to rest up and get your bearings before Yellowstone. June, or I should say early June, is the right time to go to Yellowstone. The traffic isn't that bad. We saw all the animals but missed the bears by a few minutes several times. We had some reservations about digging for dinosaur bones but that turned out to be one of the highlights of the trip. Our grandson, Joseph, uncovered a chevron bone from a brontosaurus tail (I know the beast has a different name now but I don't
remember it.) He was overjoyed. The dig time passed quickly and the weather wasn't too warm. We worked under a tarp so the sun was no problem.
I enjoyed the museum. Any Old West enthusiast or a person who likes gun collections would be in seventh heaven there. You did a great job setting up the trip for us. We would be pleased to be a reference for you.
Thank you very much.
Tim and Carmen - CA
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We are very pleased with the places you picked for us to visit.
The lodge was very nice and the room had a very nice view.
The food that was served was very good. Service was great.
The tour was great and the food after the tour - very good.
The western band that put on the show was very entertaining.
We would recommend your agency to anyone. You did a very good job.
We will use you again when we visit Yellowstone.

Thank you very much for the fine job that you did.
Manuel and Sharon - TX
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We just returned from our trip to Wyoming and Montana. We had such a good time. We were fortunate to have found you guys as you made the trip so enjoyable. The driving directions were excellent and the advise you gave was wonderful. The out-of-the-way places we stayed were great! We never would have found these interesting places without your guidance. We especially enjoyed Glacier and the Grand Tetons. The beauty of these two parks was astounding. We enjoyed the tent camping/river rides. We recommended you to many people in our conversations along the way.
I hope you hear from some of them!
Diane and Dave - GA
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You planned a wonderful vacation for us! We had such a great time; and this was a big feat given the ages of our children. They are used to the Disney type vacations to keep their attention, but all of the activities and wildlife really kept them involved. I am glad that we decided to visit Yellowstone/Grand Teton on our vacation, because we had never been in this part of the country. What a beautiful place! It makes you want to move there. Thank you for great memories and pictures!
Melanie - AZ
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The vacation was perfect in every way. Thanks for the most wonderful assistance. We just had the best time ever.
Let me put an exclamation point on the hotel accommodations! Everyday was perfectly planned with a comfortable pace. My favorite photo is from our room at the ..... Lodge looking out of the complete wall of windows at Mel on the balcony overlooking the Grand Tetons. Couldn’t explain it without this photo. Couldn't ask for it to be any better!
Wanda - SC

Everything went great. I was so glad to have your information with me so I felt like I was not missing something that I should have seen. . .We did the museum again on Thursday and that was wonderful. I am so glad you had that on the list of things to do. Great education for the girls! We probably spent 2 -3 hours there on Thursday. . . I will recommend your agency to my friends if they are traveling out that way. It was great having it all written out . Thanks again,
Janis & Family - NE
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We had a wonderful time exploring the two parks. Within the first three hours in the Grand Tetons we got to see a grizzly and her three cubs from about fifty yards away, an awesome sight!! We had no problems getting around as the traffic was not bad at either park. Both of us want to visit again and maybe do more hiking and guided camping. The views from all three lodges were amazing. That is a truly beautiful part to the world.

Thank you for putting together a wonderful trip!
Bill and Mary Ellen - VA

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We had a great time! The highlight for the grown-ups was the scenic drive--Awesome! The accommodations were clean and the food was excellent at each stop. Our girls had a blast playing in the Jackson Lake and we all loved the whitewater rafting, rodeo, and the Museum. The itinerary looked crazy busy, but it wasn't at all. The only thing we would change is the horse ride--it would have been better to go in the evening, not during the hot part of the day--and definitely not for the four-hour ride (we were really achey the next day!) Other than that, we had a great time, and have recommended your agency to several friends. Thanks so much!
Michael & Michelle - WA
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The 4 lady crew is back from vacation. I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the trip. It was everything you advertised and more. We saw so many beautiful animals in Yellowstone and the Tetons (moose, bears, elk, eagles, falcons, etc). The lodgings were excellent (no air conditioning though):) It was a bit hotter then we thought it would be. We really loved the Dude ranch and the Inn at the Tetons. Our only complaint was there isn't enough time to stop and enjoy things as much as we would have liked. Your directions, etc. were spot on, but we would have liked a little more down time. Maybe we needed an extra day or two.

Again, thank you for all the work that went into accommodating our group. We were a bit skeptical when we paid by check, but your service was excellent and the directions were great!!!! Would certainly recommend to anyone interested in the national parks. Thanks again!
Vickie - NY
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We had an awesome vacation. You did a great job of getting the most out of the area with our limited time frame. My husband loved the Guest Ranch, my son loved the rafting and I loved the Tetons and the view from the Lodge. Once we got there we wished we would have had more time. Isn’t that the way it always goes. There were lots of things we would like to go back to do. You may very well be hearing from us next year.
We are recommending your service to our friends. Its great for people who are not familiar with the area or
don’t have time to research. Thanks again or as we say in Hawaii…Mahalo
Mary - HI
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We can not thank you enough for planning our dream vacation.
It could not possibly have been more perfect. All of our accommodations were beautiful and chosen for us as if you knew us our whole life. All of our activities were a blast and with companies whose guides were phenomenal.
Thanks again and looking forward to the day when you can plan another trip for us.

Sincerely,
Rebecca, Randy & Heather - PA
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We had a wonderful vacation...The Lodge was a great place to stay. We had the BBQ at the pool & it was very good food. The boat ride & hike ... was awesome. We saw a cow and calf moose on the way..Everyone was very nice at the ranch...The...... Highway was a fabulously scenic drive! Of course, all of Yellowstone and the Tetons are scenic. My favorite place in Yellowstone was the Grand Canyon area. The hike along the south rim was spectacular. I wish I had spent a little more time at Mammoth Hot Springs. It was an amazing area. We had a great time!

Thanks for putting the itinerary together for us.
Delia - OR
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Our trip was a huge success! With your planning, we were able to make our time count. The number of activities included were just right. The experience of hiking trails, riding horse- back and floating down a stream gave us a well rounded, satisfying perspective of the Rockies. We were floored by the stunning beauty of the West. The folder with detailed directions was indispensable. I can’t thank you enough… my husband had a great time too and that’s saying
something! I will recommend your services whenever the opportunity arises. Thanks again.
Carolyn - MO
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Above are some family photo shots.....Thanks for everything!!!
Rick and family - NJ
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THANK YOU for the wonderful vacation package you put together for us. Wow.
What memories we have now. None of us had ever been to that part of the country so we were amazed at the beauty. It never got old no matter how many times you looked.
Some highlights:
1. The ... hotel. We loved it and we loved the owners. She treated me like she knew me forever and I think we got the most gorgeous room in the place.
2. Loved the Badlands on the way out there. That was a nice surprise.
3. Yellowstone was spectacular and we loved the canyon area. Also liked the west yellowstone area...
4. Guest Ranch. It was everything we hoped it would be. People were great, food was great, the trails
and the scenery were unmatched. Probably the most beautiful thing, for me, of the whole trip.
5. The overnight rafting was wonderful. Great guides and wonderful food. The cabin was a little spooky
because it was literally pitch black but that didn't seem to bother anyone but me and my daughter.
6. LOVED the ....... Lodge. Just beautiful. We would have liked to have stayed there another night.

Susan and Ryan - IN
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GREAT GREAT vacation! Wyoming was stunning and every single person we met along the journey was so kind. The Ranch was a favorite as was the rodeo where we met another "Travel the Rockies" family. They were soo much fun! The scenery was magnificent....endless unfolding of changing topography..... just couldn't take a nap if you wanted to in the car for fear of missing something! The buffalo at ... around 6:30 pm were so much fun.....the waterfalls.....the history....the grizzley and 3 cubs sighted...we spotted them first and caused the traffic jam......and the breathtaking rainbow....Of course we loved ...the rafting...we had a terrific guide...Jeanna....the chuckwagon night was fun...our beautiful girls were chosen as voluteers...they loved it!

Thank you for putting together such a great adventure.....
Beth and family reunion - NC
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We had a wonderful experience. I have been passing out your website like candy. We had so much fun we could have used an extra week. Every day brought something different and just as exciting as the day before. The drive from ...was amazing. We will definitely visit the area again, with your help of course.

Thank you!
Jeff and family - NH
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Our vacation was OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!! I have already had several people ask for your information so that they can book with you. We all dearly loved ... the float trip, and all the other planned activities.
If we ever take a trip your way we will use you again.

Sherm and Sandie - IN
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Roseann and I would like to thank you for all the information and planning you supplied for our vacation. Things went very smoothly and we enjoyed it immensely. As a High School Earth Science teacher, it was a trip that I have wanted to take for a long time. Thank you again and if we plan another trip out there we will definitely contact you again.

Sincerely,
Tom - NY
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