The Thinking Traveller Reviews 1,191

Very attentive very helpful

Great service, great local staff and support and with Stefano an amazing chef. We alle loved it!

We hired Villa Aurora in Zakynthos in July. A stunning villa in a beautiful location with every amenity a family could wish for. From the luxury airport transfers to the arrangement of our hire car, nothing was too much trouble, plus the support once we arrived at the villa from Dominic was invaluable. A really fantastic holiday.

They certainly do not oversell their villas, what you see on their website is how it is and our villa was quite simply amazing. The thoughtful extras (like some groceries in the villa on arrival) make you feel like you are valued and your holiday really matters. The local support available just a message away was invaluable. We will be using them again with absolute confidence.

We had excellent support and advice from TTT.Our every need and request was met. The advice given when selecting our location and the villa was well considered and met our requirements perfectly.
I unreservedly recommend them and will travel with TTT again.

We rented Trulli Andrea and it was not great. First, the STAFF were amazing. The villa itself is OK. Rooms are small, some are really small. The outdoor eating areas are not well shaded. When we went it was hot. The outdoor furniture is cheap and worn down. It was not worth the money. We paid for 2 weeks and left after one and ate our loss.

Very good!!

I was surprised to be chased within a week and by phone call on a Sunday, for initial payment. As it happened I had been bereaved two days' previously. Good service, but not perfect, but with a price tag. The accommodation and reps were all good, but the price tag was probably, from our point of view, just a tad high for the result.

Great communication, easy booking. Fantastic villa

Excelent, every thing was better than expected

The most magical week on Anti Paxos for our family -ourselves, two grown up children plus partners. It was a luxury Robinson Crusoe experience - the villa was beautiful with amazing pool outdoor spaces and views. We walked out to lots of the favourite beaches plus lots of gorgeous coves - beautiful turquoise swimming waters.

The booking experience and our local rep Faye were fantastic and transfers and taxis were superbly organised as was the shopping. Yannis on Anti Paxos was so helpful.

Anti Paxos is just a wonderful get away from it all holiday and we just loved it-it was the perfect retreat.

Thank you.

I cannot say enough good things about The Thinking Traveller. I stumbled across them when looking for a villa in Greece and I am so glad I did. I received top-notch service from the moment I connected with them and all the way through our trip; I felt like I was working with a high-end personal concierge throughout the entire experience. They helped me find the perfect villa, facilitated the booking process, communicated with the owner about a couple of special requests, helped us plan other activities, and made themselves easily available during our stay to answer any questions and take care of our needs. The villa itself was fantastic - even better than the pictures - and the house manager was great; she even helped us get a last minute reservation at a very popular restaurant one night. Everything was first class all the way - the way I like it- and I would not hesitate to have The Thinking Traveller help plan our next trip.

Very nice property, top service, great experience.

the two sisters on the ground acting as concierge were a 10/10 amazing. Brillane was perfect and perfect location. The second villa should not be represented by you. It is in the middle of a construction zone with no water and intermittent internet. THe cost you / they charged was criminal. Everything else was great but leaving and fantastic villa for a barely functional one is just not cricket as they say in the auld country .

service, website is beautiful, villas are high quality

Beautiful property - an oasis in the middle of a real Italian town -not a tourist town. Would definitely return to this property. Thanks to Francesco for his help - he was very accessible.

The Villa Christina in Meganisi was lovely. The island support was first class.
We did have a few issues with the water supply and these were dealt with within 20 mins. Great transfers and on island communication.

We just returned from an unforgettable group trip to Sicily organized by The Thinking Traveler, and we truly cannot say enough positive things about our experience.

From start to finish, the entire team at The Thinking Traveler was exceptional—prompt, thorough, and thoughtful in every interaction. They were consistently available to answer our (many!) questions with patience, kindness, and clarity. Their attentiveness and professionalism made the planning process seamless and enjoyable.

Upon arrival, we were immediately captivated by the breathtaking views from our villa. While every excursion was memorable, we all agreed that some of our favorite moments were the afternoons spent by the pool, with Mt. Etna in the distance, and the stunning sunsets as our backdrop. Walking to the nearby cliffs and swimming in the sea also became one of the most memorable highlights of our trip.

A special mention goes to Gina and Mr. T, who truly elevated our stay. Gina’s warmth, attention to detail, and incredible cooking made each meal a delight—we genuinely looked forward to every dish she prepared, which were among the best we had on the entire trip. Our Wednesday night celebration was a standout moment, far exceeding our expectations. From the DJ, to the bartender, and elegant cake, every detail was perfect.

This was a trip we’ll be talking about for years to come, and we are so grateful to The Thinking Traveler for helping us create such lasting memories.

Villa Ophira turned out to be a great choice for our family of 13.
Firstly, it was delightful to walk in the door of this old but elegant villa in excellent condition and explore the hallways, rooms, garden and the pool.
The double sized pool was a hit with our teenagers and younger children.
Managers, Dimitri and Martella were on hand to smooth the way. Our breakfasts were awesome, prepared by Kosta, who took note of what the children enjoyed as well as the adults.
Lots of space, inside and outside.
Beautiful view across the bay.
Private, secluded but not far to shops and restaurants.
Thank to Vanessa, our contact in Corfu, who provided excellent advice about places to visit for children.
A wonderful time for our family!!

We have been travelling with The Thinking Traveller for many years now, and we are never disappointed. They look after us so well. Our recent return to Meganissi was another triumph, our wonderful villa a magical hideaway with magnificent views and a tranquil feel. Rachel, the local rep, is incredible, and must be one of the reasons Thinking Traveller clients return to the island again and again. Thank you to the whole team for making these years with our fast growing up kids special and memorable.