Traveler Testimonials and Comments for Sigalit Bar's Trip Planning for 2014-2015
Sigalit Bar has planned trips for thousands of travelers to all the countries appearing on this site. Below are some of the comments and recommendations on the planned trips.
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Trip to Hawaii and Eastern USA
December 2015
Sigalit's service is excellent, and as a family that travels a lot, I can say there is a significant difference between a trip "with her" and a trip "without her". The time is utilized much better and the trip is much more diverse and enjoyable with the right attractions in every place, and nothing is missed. She also knows how to adapt the recommendations to the family's character and the children's ages, which is very important.
Ariella, Ramat Gan
Trip Planning for the USA and Canada
November 2015
So after a few days of recovery in Israel (and from the culture in Israel), we wanted to say thank you very much for the amazing route you built for us. Without a doubt, these were two amazing, special, and fun months in the USA and Canada; we enjoyed every single moment. The route you built for us was thorough and organized, with a lot of content and beautiful places. There wasn't one day we didn't know what to do, and every day was more special than the previous one. It was beyond moving from attraction to attraction; it was more of a feeling of living as tourists in the USA and getting to know the areas and cultures in depth, and that's thanks to the route. Many people, especially our families, were surprised by the deep planning and the places we reached thanks to you, and you deserve a big thank you for making our trip even more special. The families are already planning on you for future trips, so we are sure we will get in touch again in the future.
Orel Ben Simon and Chen Shimoni,
Haifa.
henshimoni1@gmail.com
Trip Planning for the USA
September 2015
Sigalit truly built the trip for us. She saved us all the "headache" (for us) involved in planning the trip. (I know there are people who love it, but we didn't have the time for it). It was simply efficient and convenient and also saved money. We traveled with peace of mind.
Basmat Fleischer, Nahariya
Trip Planning for Austria
September 2015
Hello Sigalit, first of all, the highest and best praises for your trip planning. As someone who considers himself a planner of trips and routes, it wouldn't have occurred to me to visit Austria and certainly not to find the variety of parks and attractions you revealed to me/us. The weather was kind to us, except for half of the second day which was a bit cool and rainy (and on that day we actually went up to the observation point from "Five Fingers"). On the other days, it was even too hot at times, but overall one shouldn't be "greedy". The pace of the trip was according to the grandchildren's ability, and it can be said that we managed everything we actually planned from all you suggested. Except for KAPRUN. One shouldn't argue with WAZE. I knew that before, but this time when we drove to KRIMML Waterfall, WAZE pleaded for us to go the way it suggested; it took half an hour of pleas and requests, but to no avail, and in the end, it gave up on a fool like me. When we reached ZELL AM SEE, the road further towards the waterfall was closed for about two more hours until the end of the "Ironman" competition... On the last Sunday of August, the "Hay Festival" (HEUART-FEST) takes place. This is a festival in which the district's farmers participate, displaying various items made of hay or wrapped in hay, depicting traditional local farming life. The displays are led on decorated wagons pulled by horses and old but renovated tractors. The main event takes place every year in a different village, and this time it was held in RUSSBACH. Very impressive and recommended. The SalzburgerLand Card is excellent. The only disadvantage of the trip was that the location of the center of the "star" (star-trip), namely the town of FLACHAU, was on most days the eastern "sector boundary" of the attraction locations, requiring about two hours of driving each way. The hotel itself, RAINERHOF, is a good hotel with a very nice, cordial, and helpful couple of hosts. Also, the LUCKY FLITZER park located on the edge of the village is a very nice place. In conclusion - a very successful trip in which you had a significant part. On behalf of myself and my family, I wish you a happy new year and hope to stay in touch with you.
Yinon and Racheli Egozi
Trip Planning for the USA
August 2015
We waited for years and saved money for a family trip for our two daughters' Bat Mitzvahs. We read dozens of recommendations until we reached Sigalit's book "USA for Families". We immediately connected to Sigalit's way of thinking. I wrote an email to Sigalit and it turned out she was in Australia working on new routes. Despite the distance, we spoke on Skype and email, and Sigalit built a perfect plan! Perfectly suited to our pace. Suitable for the kids and also for us parents. Everything was precise and not less important is that we saved a lot of money and utilized all 24 days optimally. Currently, we are planning a pre-enlistment trip, so of course, we won't leave without a trip plan from Sigalit.
Ruti Shapir
rutysp@gmail.com
Trip Planning according to the "USA for Families" Travel Guide
August 2015
Hello Sigalit. We just returned from a family trip that was mostly based on your trip routes in the book "USA for Families". I must mention that the route we took from Atlanta northward, through Chattanooga and Pigeon Forge, was exceptional. We combined hiking trails in nature in the Smoky Mountains National Park, extraordinary fun at the Pigeon Forge attractions, rafting, and much more. We traveled with two teenagers (17, 15) and another elementary-aged child (11) and it was simply wonderful. We landed in magnificent Atlanta, returned to it at the end of part A as per your recommendation, and from there to Orlando and Miami.
Thank you very much for providing us with an option for a slightly different trip, which combines, beyond the conventional attractions, lots of scenery, nature, and a southern scent.
With blessings for a happy new year,
The Monin family - Moshav Sho'eva
Trip Planning for Italy and Switzerland
August 2015
We turned to Sigalit to help us plan a two-week trip to Northern Italy. Sigalit gave us two options for a trip "framework" and we chose to travel in Italy and Switzerland. Thanks to the planning we received from Sigalit, the trip was perfect in terms of variety and time distribution. We received important information from Sigalit that undoubtedly contributed to the success of the trip (such as when it is best to arrive at Lake Garda in terms of time distribution).
Many thanks,
The Gedge and Edrei families
Trip Planning for the USA
August 2015
Hi Sigalit, I wanted to thank you for your help in planning the trip; it turned out exactly as we planned. We enjoyed it very much and reached charming places with your help. The only thing I regret is that I forgot your book "USA for Families" on our connecting flight to Orlando.
Good day, I hope to assist you in our next trip too.
The Smilowitz family
Gedera
ZIVS@ORSHAR.CO.IL
Trip Planning for the USA and Europe
August 2015
My family has already used Sigalit Bar's services three times (for the USA, Holland, and Austria + the Black Forest) and every time it was a bingo. For a very insignificant payment, the whole trip abroad looks different. The plan Sigalit provides is invested and detailed and saves dozens of hours of reading travel guides and wandering on the internet. The last time we used Sigalit's services was in October 2014 for a two-week trip to Austria and the Black Forest. In fact, in the first inquiry, I asked for a plan only for the Black Forest, but Sigalit "tempted" me to also combine a week in Austria (Salzburg region) and it was simply amazing. Before that, I hadn't thought about going to Austria at all, but today I don't understand how it took me so many years to discover such an amazing country. Sigalit's plan was perfect and her recommendation for a farm stay in Flachau was extremely successful, and we stayed in an amazing place with charming people who hosted us royally. The trip plan itself was diverse and well-planned and the enjoyment was perfect. I have no doubt that I will continue to use Sigalit's services because, although there is no lack of information in books and on the internet, there is still no substitute for a full and detailed plan with trip routes, tips, details on every site, and setting a schedule according to the activity times of each attraction and according to the recommended day to visit each place.
The Malkieli family
Lehavim
danmal@017.net.il
Trip Planning for the USA:
July 2015
The wonderful Sigalit planned a 5-week trip for us from the West Coast to the East. The trip was wonderful and the planning helped utilize 95% of the time. The coordinates were precise and led us to the destinations quickly and efficiently. This is already the 3rd time I have turned to Sigalit and I warmly recommend to anyone thinking of going on a trip to use her services.
Hanan Grossman, Sha'arei Tikva hanangrossman@gmail.com
Trip Planning for Hawaii
June 2015
Hello Sigalit, we returned - still with a bit of jet lag from the hours. We wanted to thank and praise your planning and plan for Hawaii - in such a short time. The plan was packed just the way we like and full of content; the explanations and coordinates were precise and excellent. We saw, experienced, were moved, walked (not a little), and remained full of admiration for the places and the power of nature and beauty.
The Zilberman family
Trip Planning for Austria
May 2015
We went on a family trip to Austria (parents and 11-year-old twins) during the summer vacation. We received a detailed plan from Sigalit that was built based on the data we sent her (children's ages, what they like and what we like, etc.), and indeed the plan precisely matched our expectations. All the questions we directed to her via email were answered quickly, and we have no doubt that the plan saved us unnecessary searches.
Highly recommended!!!
The Amitai family
Ramat HaSharon
rami@gali.li
Trip Planning for Thailand and Singapore
March 2015
Hello Sigalit, I would like to thank you for your great contribution to the success of our trip. We traveled for about a month in Thailand and Singapore. We returned with many experiences, memories, and of course a "taste for more". In my opinion, the success of our trip begins with correct planning of schedules and trip locations. You managed to prepare a detailed plan for us with mentions of central and wonderful hotels, emphasizing what is required and what is desirable to see, with details of travel times and distances. The local guides you recommended were professional, punctual, and with very good English. The time planning was excellent (you even left time for shopping).
We thank you very much,
Maya and Zeev Gitzis
Trip Planning for Italy and Switzerland
February 2015
We went as 2 families for 14 days in Switzerland and Italy; parents + 3 children aged 13, 10, and 5, and a second family with 4 children aged 3, 6, 10, 12. We turned to Sigalit and immediately realized we had come across a professional woman with a lot of experience; after a few clarifying questions and coordination, we felt more secure regarding the duration of the trip, the destination, and the budget. The service was very fast and the recommendations were high quality. The plan emphasized the children's ages and provided a comprehensive answer to all needs: accommodation, tourist sites, attractions, restaurants, tips, costs, etc. In places where we hesitated, Sigalit always supported and advised us from her vast experience. In short, when spending so much money, it's worth arriving with organized and professional planning; it's worth every penny.
Galit Gedge, Ashdod
Trip Planning for the USA:
November 2014
Hi Sigalit, we returned about two weeks ago, full of experiences and impressions. It was an extremely amazing trip; your planning was excellent and precisely matched our expectations. We tasted all the recommendations and enjoyed them very much (while combining information from the book). We really wanted to thank you.
Ruchele and Ohad Brickman
brickman3@gmail.com
Trip Planning for Austria and the Black Forest
October 2014
Hi Sigalit! We returned today from the trip to Austria and the Black Forest and again (as in the previous twice we were assisted by you for the USA and Holland) the detailed plan you prepared for us was excellent and everything worked like clockwork. Just to think that if I hadn't turned to you, we would have gone only to the Black Forest and missed amazing Austria, which is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, if not the most beautiful of them. And indeed your recommendation to combine the Salzburg region in the trip proved itself above and beyond, and also your recommendations regarding sites and attractions were a direct hit. The kids enjoyed themselves immensely in the ice cave, the salt mine, the gorges, the waterfalls, the lakes, the alpine slides, and the snow, and we the parents washed our eyes with landscapes that looked as if they came out of a postcard. Also, the recommendation for the accommodation at the farm in Flachau was a bingo; it's a charming farm with cows, horses, and a pony for riding, a lake, and other treats, and with a charming hostess who went out of her way to please us. Of course, also the recommendation to stay in the town of Titisee in the Black Forest was successful, and we got to enjoy the town with the lake, the promenade, and the water slide park, and also to stay in a central place close to everywhere. Of course, the scope is too short for all the thanks for the advice and tips you gave us, not to mention that when I sent you an email from Austria with a question on a Friday night, I received an answer within minutes.
So thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything and we will be in touch for the next trip (which will probably be a Mediterranean cruise).
The Malkieli family
Lehavim
Trip Planning for the USA:
5/9/14
Hi Sigalit, we returned on Friday and it was simply excellent ++. Many thanks from all of us for the accurate planning rich with information, the help, the insights, the advice, the tips... it was so useful and correct that it simply allowed us to travel with fun and flexibility according to the mood and weather and still see and experience so much. So that's it, there is of course a taste for more so we will surely be in touch sometime in the future... Success and a huge thank you from all of us.
Teresa and Yuval Tsoref, Matan
Trip to Norway:
16/8/14
Hello, Re: Planning trip days in the Norwegian fjords. About two weeks ago we returned from an 11-day trip in the Norwegian fjords. We wish to express our gratitude for the accurate planning of the trip route, the time saving, and the assistance in locating quality accommodations that gave the trip an additional character and added value. Throughout the trip, your name was mentioned favorably. Even when we drove a lot, even when we grew tired, we were convinced each time anew that your knowledge was worthwhile and saved us time and money, but not only: The farm in Vågå was an experience and gave us the feeling of going back in time. We felt as if we were sleeping inside a house from the open-air museum we saw in Lillehammer. Our children did not want to leave the place and the experience was stunning. The open-air museum in Lillehammer, we could have spent a whole day there without getting bored. In practice, after 3.5 hours we were forced to leave to move on. Staying at the campsite in Geiranger (Vinje) saved us time and money. The cabin was located close to the waterfall and very close to the fjord. Staying at the campsite in Eidfjord – amazing! Our cabin was right on the river and we could sail a motorboat in the fjord. In conclusion, all the cabins we rented with your help were high quality and worth the money! One of the most beautiful experiences we had was the climb to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock): hard, long, exhausting, but the vision at the end of the route: a two-hour climb to the top of a cliff, one of the most beautiful in Norway, with the Lysefjord reflecting below us, there is no view more breathtaking than this. We thank you very much for the patience and for the advice you gave us beyond writing the route, which significantly aided the success of the trip. With great appreciation,
The Winograd family, Haifa
USA and the Caribbean
21/5/2014
We met Sigalit through a mutual friend. From the first conversation, I realized she is definitely the address for planning a trip that would meet all the strange and diverse requirements we had. As a group of 13 people, including 9 children, there were many requirements. We received a detailed plan down to the level of hours, costs, and alternatives. Of course, we didn't manage everything, but most of the suggestions were carried out and were extremely efficient. Some of the suggested attractions were very expensive and we preferred to skip, but in retrospect, it might have been a miss – when else will we get to return to the Caribbean? To go on zip-lines and hike in waterfalls, but in real-time we felt saturated and the expenses didn't end. The selection of hotels we received was varied; we obviously chose the hotels that suited us financially and in terms of convenience of access to attractions. We would have been happy if we had received phone numbers of local guides. Fantours agency did a great job and Moshit was very efficient and pleasant. We are already working on another trip with Sigalit. The trip, as mentioned, was to the Eastern USA including a dreamy week-long cruise in the Caribbean with Royal Caribbean. Recommended with love!!
Amirit Shoshani, Moshav Beit Zayit, amirit13@gmail.com
Trip to the USA
12.3.2014
Sigalit helped us organize a two-week trip to Hawaii. The plan was well-built and balanced according to our preferences, and even at points where it didn't work out for us to go exactly to the suggested places, the outline allowed us to find successful things easily. Already these days we are assisted by her to formulate another trip.
Daphna and Gadi
Trip to New Zealand:
16.3.2014
Traveling to a big destination full of attractions, such as New Zealand, for a limited period, you can definitely "get lost" among books, sites, and maps; it is also hard to get proportions. Sigalit's advice contributed greatly, gave organization, maximum utilization of time, to see, enjoy, and not to wander aimlessly! As an example, in New Zealand, we thought of traveling to the South Island only; Sigalit insisted, really insisted that we go to the North too, and she was very right!! Definitely recommend, have recommended, and will continue to recommend her advice, and definitely, in my and my family's future trips, we will be assisted by her. The payment is symbolic and the profit is large, a profit not only financial but experiential... very worthwhile.
Firas Kassem
Trip to Slovenia:
30/3/2014
Last summer we went out for the first time as a whole family abroad. We had no idea how to start planning the trip. We knew we wanted to go to Slovenia [recommendation from friends] but other than that we didn't have a clue about the trip [who do you turn to to find a trip? Where to travel? Where to stay? With whom to fly, etc. etc.]. We turned to Sigalit and received excellent assistance in all areas: from recommendations on where to go, costs, what suits us, etc. Also during the trip, when a family discussion developed about whether to deviate from the plan and travel to Venice, we didn't know how to decide. We turned to Sigalit and received good advice.
Yochai and Tzipi
Trip to Europe:
18.3.14
The quality of Sigalit's service is 10. The first trip was to Eurodisney, the Black Forest, and Austria. Trip duration: 10 days. I received from Sigalit a table for each day of what to do, websites everywhere, recommendation for hotels, a stunning farm in Austria where we stayed for 5 days, briefing on how to drive, more recommended and less recommended places, and for each day a number of options to choose from – everything becomes so simple and easy when you have the table in hand. The second trip was a star-trip to Switzerland – an extraordinary success, amazing places and everything under Sigalit's guidance. And this time I want her guidance for a trip to Northern Italy. Highly recommended.
Anat, from Tivon
Trip Planning for the United States:
10.3.2014
We went to the United States twice based on Sigalit's recommendation. We received full attention from her, listening, an answer, and a solution to every problem. We spoke several times and Sigalit was always of great help to us. We reached the destinations prepared, without pressure, and felt secure, which contributed to the family atmosphere.
Yifat Dror Shitrit, Ness Ziona
Trip Planning for the United States:
24.2.2014
A few years ago we turned to Sigalit to organize a trip to the USA for us. The trip, for various reasons, did not take place. This summer we decided to go and use the information Sigalit provided us then. With the start of planning, it turned out that because of the different period of the trip, there are many things that are no longer suitable. We turned to Sigalit again, and she, while on a trip she was on herself, through email correspondence, and without any additional payment, helped us with a revolutionary change of the trip. She recommended a different cruise anew, a different route, convinced us to give up a certain destination, and even to change flights and pay cancellation fees. In retrospect, I can say that her advice was very significant and very much helped us adapt the trip to the family spirit. The trip was wonderful, experiential. We knew exactly what to expect and we enjoyed it very much. I warmly recommend Sigalit.
Iris from Haifa
Trip Planning for the United States:
07.2.2014
Planning the route in advance with Sigalit's help gave us milestones and a basis for the trip itself and for the content on each and every day. One of the successful recommendations is an 8-day stay in a villa in Orlando, a convenient and even inexpensive solution; everyone has their own corner. You can prepare breakfast and dinner. There is a possibility for laundry – simply excellent.
Nir from Tzur Moshe.
Trip Planning for Southern Italy:
13.1.2014
Sigalit, we returned on Saturday night early morning. It was perfect!!! Simply amazing!!!! Thanks for everything! For the availability, the professionalism, the knowledge, and for the idea for an amazing destination! With regards and thanks again,
Ilai, Petah Tikva.
Trip Planning for Iceland:
6.1.2014
An independent trip to Iceland is definitely a possible task. The help in planning and execution from Sigalit Bar and her son Shaked was accurate. The recommendations for accommodations were precise and saved us a lot of time wandering on the internet and money. The route was exhaustive on one hand, but we didn't feel as if we were driving for nothing. Overall, highly recommended.
Avi Benvenisti – Hadera avi@bycpa.co.il
Trip Planning for Switzerland
02.1.2014 Two weeks – Switzerland + the Black Forest + Italy. The trip planning was tailored to my family, and a number of options were suggested to us in each place so that we had a wide choice. The treatment was very kind, pleasant, and professional. Despite the abundance of information on the internet, planning a trip alone still takes a lot of time, and especially as we lack information, therefore the option of planning through Sigalit constitutes an excellent solution.
Abel family
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