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VIP Traveler connects travelers with the world's most extraordinary hotels, resorts and spas. Our clients use our services to to help them fulfil their travel goals - and right now, there are some spectacular buying opportunities for future vacations!
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Nat
New York City, NY22 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
I don't even know where to start, our trip was so incredible, I (almost) have no words!
As a Bali regular, I officially booked/went on my first holiday through VIP Traveler - I'd had family who had used them for the Caribbean, but never considered booking for myself because I thought you had to pay a membership (you do not!). I have always booked directly with hotels in Bali, but the price and the extras here were just unbeatable (my package included a private driver, a dinner, and spa treatments). So in short, VIP Traveler, you have my heart, because you got me to quite possibly the most beautiful resort I've ever been to!! (Oh, and also shoutout to Chris for answering a bunch of my questions pre-trip!).
The resort itself is called ""Buahan - A Banyan Tree Escape", we stayed for 4 nights and it's about 30 mins from Ubud town. IT WAS AMAZING, and definitely one of the most unique places I've ever been to. You're basically sleeping in the jungle (like I'm talking optional canvas walls), but in the most luxurious setting you could imagine. What an experience. So visually, the resort was on a level of its own, but what really made the stay was the food and the staff, it is Michelin level (think jungle to table vibes). To drill this point, though this is very niche, I made a throwaway comment to one of the bartenders that I've always wanted to try a cocoa fruit....next thing you know he's organised for someone to take me to their cocoa trees (I didn't know they had any) to pick one . After that, every morning, there was a cocoa fruit waiting for me at breakfast. That's just one example of how the hotel just went above and beyond.
So Buahan and Bali, I will be back - and VIP Traveler, keep it coming!!
As a Bali regular, I officially booked/went on my first holiday through VIP Traveler - I'd had family who had used them for the Caribbean, but never considered booking for myself because I thought you had to pay a membership (you do not!). I have always booked directly with hotels in Bali, but the price and the extras here were just unbeatable (my package included a private driver, a dinner, and spa treatments). So in short, VIP Traveler, you have my heart, because you got me to quite possibly the most beautiful resort I've ever been to!! (Oh, and also shoutout to Chris for answering a bunch of my questions pre-trip!).
The resort itself is called ""Buahan - A Banyan Tree Escape", we stayed for 4 nights and it's about 30 mins from Ubud town. IT WAS AMAZING, and definitely one of the most unique places I've ever been to. You're basically sleeping in the jungle (like I'm talking optional canvas walls), but in the most luxurious setting you could imagine. What an experience. So visually, the resort was on a level of its own, but what really made the stay was the food and the staff, it is Michelin level (think jungle to table vibes). To drill this point, though this is very niche, I made a throwaway comment to one of the bartenders that I've always wanted to try a cocoa fruit....next thing you know he's organised for someone to take me to their cocoa trees (I didn't know they had any) to pick one . After that, every morning, there was a cocoa fruit waiting for me at breakfast. That's just one example of how the hotel just went above and beyond.
So Buahan and Bali, I will be back - and VIP Traveler, keep it coming!!
Written January 15, 2025
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Val T
Oklahoma City, OK77 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Fantastic Experience working with VIP Traveler. We used one of their pre packaged trips to Bali and it was amazing. VIP Traveler was available and answered emails promptly and gave us all the info we needed to have a successful trip. We are wanting to take a trip next year to Australia and Fiji and will likely purchase the membership option for VIP Traveler to help us.
Written May 15, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Gaurav J
3 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
Loved the personal attention and the great deals. This is the best of both worlds: a personal travel agent, while getting the beat deals on the internet, and more. The Mexico trip went like a breeze, and the property had special bonuses for us as we booked through VIP traveler. We are customers for life!
Written June 7, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Craig S
Los Angeles, CA7 contributions
May 2021
Summary:
I reached out via the web site to express interest in a package for the Maldives. I was surprised and impressed when the owner and co-founder reached out immediately. I said “Josh - no offense, but this offer seems to good to be true and you have so few reviews - how can I trust this offer and your company?” He promised that he would look after me personally and would take the best possible care of me and my girlfriend. I took a chance and booked packages for Maldives and Dubai and WOW. I am so glad that I did. Thanks Josh for all your help and hard work. Our trip was pure magic!
Short Review (for busy people like me):
Everything was perfect. The service was impeccable. The resorts and activities were all first class. The prices were insanely good. Josh followed up with me many times throughout the planning process and during the trip. I felt like a VIP and my girlfriend was incredibly impressed. Book with VIP Traveler and you will not be disappointed. One of my favorite vacations ever and I have been to 60+ countries in my life. I am picky and extremely hard to impress. And I was completely blown away. You can feel 100% confident that this company will deliver on all promises and provide you with white glove service and support. I will be working with VIP Traveler again soon and am already looking into the Turks and Caicos package which looks really great!
Long Review (for people with more time):
We selected the 7 night all inclusive package at the Sun Siyam Iru Velii in the Maldives. The resort was just gorgeous run by amazing staff that were extremely attentive. We were assigned a person that was available 24 hours a day via WhatsApp and they addressed every need and question quickly and to our satisfaction. Everything was extremely safe from a Covid perspective and there was even a doctor onsite for testing. Food was very, very good and we had three restaurants to choose from. All food, drinks and activities were included. Was so great to have a glorious meal and not receive a check (except for tipping). The seaplane ride was included and that saved us close to $2K. Our overwater villa was like something out of a dream. Jumping from a private pool on the deck of your villa into the ocean is an awesome experience. Our villas was spacious, tastefully appointed and both the bedroom and bathroom opened up onto a balcony complete with lounge chairs, a private plunge pool and a glorious view of the ocean. We could not stop photographing the grounds, the beaches and all the beautiful pools. The staff cleaned the room twice daily and place little messages for us on the bed made from plants and flowers. A really nice touch. The package from VIP traveler included some really fun activities we normally would not have tried like jet ski rides, dolphin cruise, snorkeling, spa treatment, floating breakfast in the pool and paddle boarding. I am not sure how much more we would have had to spend to have this same experience without the package from VIP Traveler, but I am guessing it would have been thousands off dollars. Incredible experience and incredible value.
On the way back home we stopped in Dubai for three days and selected the 3 day VIP package from VIP traveler. Upon arrival in Dubai a gentleman met us at the gate (holding a sign with my name) and explained that he would ensure our airport experience was his responsibility. He had us jump in a buggy and drove us to the Covid testing area. He got us to the front of a long line so we could take the required test immediately. He also was able to get us quickly though immigration and waited for our bags while we were able to shop for some duty free items. He handed us off to a driver and we were on our way to the big city. Smooth, quick and seamless experience!! Another gentleman met us near the airport exit and handed us our itinerary for all activities included in the package so we knew when we would be picked up and what to wear. He also gave us his personal phone number so we could call with questions. Awesome!!
The hotel, Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk,l was brand new and glorious. The room was huge and we had an amazing view of the entire downtown area including the stunning Burj Khalifa. Breakfast was included at the club level which was private and very nice. Upon check in, we asked the front desk person to help us make a reservation at the ritzy and exclusive Ce La Vi restaurant and skybar for dinner. The concierge tried hard for us but said it did not look good as it was a Friday. Later in the day she called us and explained that the GM of the hotel reached out personally and was able to secure us an outdoor table for sunset with a view of the Burj! We were beyond excited and so grateful. The views from this restaurant were exquisite, the food was the best we had on the trip and the space was incredibly instagram friendly. The next day a driver picked us up and took us to the desert for four wheeling in the sand dunes and a cultural show and dinner at a local village. We rode camels, my girlfriend got a henna tattoo and we had a great evening. The package also included tickets to go to the top of the Burj which was incredible. The shopping in Dubai was off the charts and we spend hours in the Dubai Mall just marveling at the size and scope of it all. Really impressive. A driver picked us up and took us the the airport and we were on our way back home. An awesome adventure with so many great memories!! Could not have been any better!
I reached out via the web site to express interest in a package for the Maldives. I was surprised and impressed when the owner and co-founder reached out immediately. I said “Josh - no offense, but this offer seems to good to be true and you have so few reviews - how can I trust this offer and your company?” He promised that he would look after me personally and would take the best possible care of me and my girlfriend. I took a chance and booked packages for Maldives and Dubai and WOW. I am so glad that I did. Thanks Josh for all your help and hard work. Our trip was pure magic!
Short Review (for busy people like me):
Everything was perfect. The service was impeccable. The resorts and activities were all first class. The prices were insanely good. Josh followed up with me many times throughout the planning process and during the trip. I felt like a VIP and my girlfriend was incredibly impressed. Book with VIP Traveler and you will not be disappointed. One of my favorite vacations ever and I have been to 60+ countries in my life. I am picky and extremely hard to impress. And I was completely blown away. You can feel 100% confident that this company will deliver on all promises and provide you with white glove service and support. I will be working with VIP Traveler again soon and am already looking into the Turks and Caicos package which looks really great!
Long Review (for people with more time):
We selected the 7 night all inclusive package at the Sun Siyam Iru Velii in the Maldives. The resort was just gorgeous run by amazing staff that were extremely attentive. We were assigned a person that was available 24 hours a day via WhatsApp and they addressed every need and question quickly and to our satisfaction. Everything was extremely safe from a Covid perspective and there was even a doctor onsite for testing. Food was very, very good and we had three restaurants to choose from. All food, drinks and activities were included. Was so great to have a glorious meal and not receive a check (except for tipping). The seaplane ride was included and that saved us close to $2K. Our overwater villa was like something out of a dream. Jumping from a private pool on the deck of your villa into the ocean is an awesome experience. Our villas was spacious, tastefully appointed and both the bedroom and bathroom opened up onto a balcony complete with lounge chairs, a private plunge pool and a glorious view of the ocean. We could not stop photographing the grounds, the beaches and all the beautiful pools. The staff cleaned the room twice daily and place little messages for us on the bed made from plants and flowers. A really nice touch. The package from VIP traveler included some really fun activities we normally would not have tried like jet ski rides, dolphin cruise, snorkeling, spa treatment, floating breakfast in the pool and paddle boarding. I am not sure how much more we would have had to spend to have this same experience without the package from VIP Traveler, but I am guessing it would have been thousands off dollars. Incredible experience and incredible value.
On the way back home we stopped in Dubai for three days and selected the 3 day VIP package from VIP traveler. Upon arrival in Dubai a gentleman met us at the gate (holding a sign with my name) and explained that he would ensure our airport experience was his responsibility. He had us jump in a buggy and drove us to the Covid testing area. He got us to the front of a long line so we could take the required test immediately. He also was able to get us quickly though immigration and waited for our bags while we were able to shop for some duty free items. He handed us off to a driver and we were on our way to the big city. Smooth, quick and seamless experience!! Another gentleman met us near the airport exit and handed us our itinerary for all activities included in the package so we knew when we would be picked up and what to wear. He also gave us his personal phone number so we could call with questions. Awesome!!
The hotel, Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk,l was brand new and glorious. The room was huge and we had an amazing view of the entire downtown area including the stunning Burj Khalifa. Breakfast was included at the club level which was private and very nice. Upon check in, we asked the front desk person to help us make a reservation at the ritzy and exclusive Ce La Vi restaurant and skybar for dinner. The concierge tried hard for us but said it did not look good as it was a Friday. Later in the day she called us and explained that the GM of the hotel reached out personally and was able to secure us an outdoor table for sunset with a view of the Burj! We were beyond excited and so grateful. The views from this restaurant were exquisite, the food was the best we had on the trip and the space was incredibly instagram friendly. The next day a driver picked us up and took us to the desert for four wheeling in the sand dunes and a cultural show and dinner at a local village. We rode camels, my girlfriend got a henna tattoo and we had a great evening. The package also included tickets to go to the top of the Burj which was incredible. The shopping in Dubai was off the charts and we spend hours in the Dubai Mall just marveling at the size and scope of it all. Really impressive. A driver picked us up and took us the the airport and we were on our way back home. An awesome adventure with so many great memories!! Could not have been any better!
Written June 12, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
ddance65
Centreville, MD111 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
What a shame that VIP Traveler only has 4 reviews on Tripadvisor. I am partly to blame for this and I am thrilled to finally take the time to share how great our experiences have been since our 1st unbelievable trip in 2022. The "Exclusive Offers" are too good to be true and you will be as skeptical as my wife and I were in 2022 as we nervously booked our first adventure that seemed impossible for a company to deliver!
Fast forward to 2025 and I can honestly say that we have absolute full confidence in the VIP Traveler Team to deliver a VIP Travel Experience. We check their website every week in hopes of scoring yet another Life Changing Bucket List Experience. To date we have completed the following vacations via their "Exclusive Offerings:
2022 - Live Aqua Punta Cana x 5 nights
2023 - Marriott Resort Palm Jumeira Dubai x 6 nights
2024 - Arpuva Kempinski Bali x 8 nights
2024 - Four Seasons Bali Jimbaran x 6 nights
2025 - SO/ Maldives x 6 (we are 33 days away from departure as I type this review)
2026 - Four Seasons Bali Jimbaran x 12 (purchased TWO packages for March 2026)
VIP Traveler has consistently delivered each and every item listed in the package, each and every time without fail... It has been absolutely mind blowing. Every hand selected resort and package has been over the top. We have had people holding signs at the airport with our names on it awaiting our arrival, M Club Access, Floating Breakfasts, Private Drivers, Romantic Dinners, Underwater Lunches, Swim Out Rooms, Safe Transportation to & from international airports. In October 2024, after being transferred to the airport in Bali we were met by a gentleman that stated his job was to stay with us up until we passed through the security checkpoint... mind you we arrived at the airport about two hours prior to our flight departure. He personally secured our luggage with him until we were allowed to check-in for our international flight.
We have had excellent customer service at home during the booking process, leading up to departure and even while abroad. Christopher Goodlof, a manager and a team consisting of Lara, Jeff, Hannah and Bethany have personally taken great care of my wife and me. I am sure there are others on the team that we have not interacted with. They have left no questions unanswered. Recently Sydney, a Travel Stylist texted me to introduce herself and informed me that VIP Traveler can curate a "Custom Trip" tailored to my wife and I if they do not currently have a package for a particular location. We cannot wait to engage Sydney to see if we can make a dream come true in Australia on the back side of Four Seasons Bali in March 2026.
Historically, we are DIY vacation planners, but this has been a game changer!! Now we just add additional accommodations onto the front or back of the VIP Traveler package or better yet... Book back-to-back VIP Traveler packages! What are you waiting for? Go ahead and book your first package and we guarantee... YOU WILL BE HOOKED just like we are!
Fast forward to 2025 and I can honestly say that we have absolute full confidence in the VIP Traveler Team to deliver a VIP Travel Experience. We check their website every week in hopes of scoring yet another Life Changing Bucket List Experience. To date we have completed the following vacations via their "Exclusive Offerings:
2022 - Live Aqua Punta Cana x 5 nights
2023 - Marriott Resort Palm Jumeira Dubai x 6 nights
2024 - Arpuva Kempinski Bali x 8 nights
2024 - Four Seasons Bali Jimbaran x 6 nights
2025 - SO/ Maldives x 6 (we are 33 days away from departure as I type this review)
2026 - Four Seasons Bali Jimbaran x 12 (purchased TWO packages for March 2026)
VIP Traveler has consistently delivered each and every item listed in the package, each and every time without fail... It has been absolutely mind blowing. Every hand selected resort and package has been over the top. We have had people holding signs at the airport with our names on it awaiting our arrival, M Club Access, Floating Breakfasts, Private Drivers, Romantic Dinners, Underwater Lunches, Swim Out Rooms, Safe Transportation to & from international airports. In October 2024, after being transferred to the airport in Bali we were met by a gentleman that stated his job was to stay with us up until we passed through the security checkpoint... mind you we arrived at the airport about two hours prior to our flight departure. He personally secured our luggage with him until we were allowed to check-in for our international flight.
We have had excellent customer service at home during the booking process, leading up to departure and even while abroad. Christopher Goodlof, a manager and a team consisting of Lara, Jeff, Hannah and Bethany have personally taken great care of my wife and me. I am sure there are others on the team that we have not interacted with. They have left no questions unanswered. Recently Sydney, a Travel Stylist texted me to introduce herself and informed me that VIP Traveler can curate a "Custom Trip" tailored to my wife and I if they do not currently have a package for a particular location. We cannot wait to engage Sydney to see if we can make a dream come true in Australia on the back side of Four Seasons Bali in March 2026.
Historically, we are DIY vacation planners, but this has been a game changer!! Now we just add additional accommodations onto the front or back of the VIP Traveler package or better yet... Book back-to-back VIP Traveler packages! What are you waiting for? Go ahead and book your first package and we guarantee... YOU WILL BE HOOKED just like we are!
Written January 1, 2025
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Chris G
5 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
used VIPTraveler to book a trip to Casa De Campo in the DR. I typically do my own travel arrangements but this offer was simply too good. We will use again.
Written April 20, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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