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G’Day Mate, Kia Ora, La Orana,

I am the owner and operator of a home-based Austin, Texas Travel Company specializing in custom travel to Australia, Hawaii, New Zealand and French Polynesia. Since 2005 my mission and purpose has been to use my extensive travel knowledge, experience, resources, and attention to detail to enhance every aspect of my client’s travel. I began my business concentrating on helping couples plan great honeymoons and over the years expanded my company to include all types of luxury getaways including groups and or incentive travel for corporations. In the last five years I have also established strategic relationships with several independent contractors to assist clients wishing to plan a cruise, travel to Europe or experience one of the many Disney products. I travel often as do my colleagues, so I can offer recommendations that are based on personal experience and professional collaboration.

In my spare time I enjoy watching a good basketball or football game and spending time with my wife and our two Doberman kids.

Skip Neal
512-636-0529
skip@yourgallivantingguru.com

www.yourgallivantingguru.com

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Frequently asked questions

What types of travel do you specialize in?

Destination Weddings
Honeymoons
Luxury Trips

What destinations do you specialize in?

Australia / New Zealand
Caribbean
Hawaii
Mexico
Pacific Islands

What travel services do you provide?

Travel Insurance

Reviews of Your Getaway Guru

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Ashley Sent on 07/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I worked with Skip from Your Getaway Guru to plan our honeymoon. Previously, we had never used an agency to plan any type of vacation. Skip had a lot of knowledge and advice regarding an all-inclusive adult only resorts in the Caribbean. He was extremely helpful helping us locate a resort in our budget. Skip was so great to work with that we are in the process of using him again for a trip to Cancun. We had a wonderful time/experience on our honeymoon. Would definitely recommend!
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Bryan Sent on 02/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Skip, was such a delight to work with, He truly made our honeymoon the perfect escape from reality.
He even had surprises lined up for us upon arrival.
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Angel Sent on 01/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you read nothing else I write, read this. Hiring a travel agent is FREE! No gimmicks or upgrades. Why wouldn't you at the very least call and speak to one? Having a travel agent isn't just a luxury. It's the smartest thing you can do for yourself and your trip.

Skip helped us put together a FABULOUS dream vacation to Italy for our 10 year anniversary. From the first phone call to start planning to the day we got home everything went smoothly. He was always quick to respond, personal and worked with the budget we gave him.

I'm a wedding / event planner so I'm a very detailed person and have always planned our small family trips but there are so many things to consider for your first international flight. Getting passports, knowing which airports to fly in/out of, how long of a layover is enough time, how to travel between cities, setting up tours in a city where you don't speak the language, what to do when you're there. Skip sat down with us before we left to go over our itinerary and each activity along the way. He helped us avoid potentially major mishaps by making recommendations along the way for how to handle or plan for things. Including the worst, when we left a bag inside a car that had dropped us off from the airport to our hotel. The bag had our electronics, itinerary, tickets & passports inside it. I calmly picked up the phone and made a call thanks to the information, advice and prep Skip had given me before we left.

Could I have planned this trip by myself? Maybe. But knowing the ins and outs of traveling is what he is an expert in and he can save you time and so much stress along the way. We saw some of the most amazing pieces of history, immersed ourselves in the culture, ate some of the best foods and had such a relaxing experience the whole time. Truly it was a dream vacation and one we will never forget and we have Skip to think for that. I have no reservations in recommending him to my clients and using his services personally again.
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Lindsay Sent on 08/18/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Skip was SO helpful in planning our June 2014 honeymoon to Punta Cana. He was always quick to respond to my emails/questions, and he provided many options for us to choose from. This was my first time planning a vacation internationally, so his help was greatly appreciated! I felt much better about knowing our airport transfers and hotel bookings were taken care of. Skip made sure no detail was forgotten, and gave us some helpful tips to remember before we went. With a busy schedule, it was hard to meet in person so we communicated primarily through email. This worked out great! I would highly recommend Skip/Honeymoon Guru to all!
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Arrington Sent on 08/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating
After being involved in the wedding industry for the past 10 years and referring my own clients to Skip for Honeymoon Services, and then hearing about the great experiences they had, he was my first and only choice for us. Skip is a real pro when it comes to honeymoons. My wife and I were EXTREMELY picky and after only emailing one time (to initially explain what was wanted), Skip called to find out exactly what we wanted. After that he emailed over several options, including pricing, and we were able to narrow down our choice quickly and efficiently.

My wife and I had the most incredible time in Jamaica...so much so that we were already planning our trip back to Ocho Rios 2 days after landing.

Skip is someone that we would trust to send friends, family, clients, etc. to for any travel needs (not just honeymoons).

We cannot thank you enough for your big part in making a trip that will live in our memories for a lifetime.
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Mitzi Sent on 05/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Skip Neal was wonderful, professional and always available to answer my questions. My husband and I had a terrific anniversary trip to Mexico. I would recommend him to anyone!!!
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Jeremy Sent on 05/23/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Skip is the best in travel! Not only did he book the perfect trip for us, he actually listened. Our custom trip was in our budget, and everything we could have asked for. He has become a friend, and we love working with him!
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Carol Sent on 05/12/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Wow... What a great time we had, in Hawaii, no less. Skip Neal planned everything from sleek convertible cars to gorgeous hotel rooms overlooking the beach, and plenty of fun activities for us. Skip is easy to talk to, found out what we wanted and had no problem with any changes we wanted. Thank you again, Skip!
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Paige Sent on 03/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We love Skip! We have used his services multiple times and can't recommend him enough. I recently planned a trip to Mexico with three families (including kiddos) and he had great recommendations on where to stay as well as ensured that we all received the accommodations we requested. He was very patient with our many questions and made sure that we had everything we needed from plane tickets to airport transfers. I truly appreciated his professionalism and responsiveness. We cant wait to plan our next trip!
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User1414571 Sent on 10/31/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Skip was always there for me when I needed him! If he was going out of tone he would make me aware before he left! Highly recommended! He is very good at what he does, he really made my husband and I and all of our guest super comfortable with traveling! Thank you so much Skip!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
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