Submitted by Judith McMonagle on 31/03/2022
I have been travelling with Stuart for the last 15 years. Sometimes with him heading the charge other times he puts together amazing itineraries and I have always been more than satisfied with the wonders I have discovered the world over whether it is within Australia or far flung places in the northern hemisphere Ethiopia is a well kept secret he knows a lot about.
Stuart has made the arrangements for our travel over several years. Sometimes as a family group and on other occasions it's been for a group of friends. This year there were eight of us going to Italy for two pre-booked adventures. He help with ideas for our itinerary, accommodation options, trains and planes were booked and were great deals. He even gave use some suggested side tours, restaurant, and What to See tips.He arranged as much, or as little, as the individuals in group wanted. We came and went at different times and were together at others. It must have been a nightmare to organize but Stuart was his professional, attentive, energetic, thoughtful self throughout.
Submitted by Kaye Pulsford on 11/08/2024
I have had the great fortune to have Stuart help organize my travel a number of times in different circumstances from him organizing a group travel and my travels both as a sole traveller and more recently for two of us. This most recent trip has been a very busy 5 weeks in the UK and Europe. Stuart has always done a wonderful job in all circumstances to meet my needs and make travel as uncomplicated for me as is possible. He was always focused on what I wanted. The thoroughness of his organization and his knowledge has made my travel experiences really wonderful and gave me a greater confidence to travel overseas. I thank Stuart so very much for his care and attention and recommend him to others seeking to enjoy their travel.
Submitted by Judith on 18/07/2023
We cannot praise Stuart highly enough for his ability to look after his clients and to think outside the box. There was a problem with Valid Id at Check-in in Brisbane that would have meant that I couldn't go on the cruise. Stuart very ably solved the problem. Jim and I cannot speak highly enough of Stuart and would be delighted to recommend him
Submitted by Marion & Jim Howatson on 16/03/2023
Stuart worked closely with us (despite our being in the US and he in Australia) to plan visit to Australia which was twice cancelled on account of COVID. He understood our interests and arranged hotels and tours which were exactly what we wanted and took a personal interest in making sure that all went well. We're very experienced travelers (more than 150 days a year "on the road" in "normal (non-pandemic) times) and highly recommend him.
Submitted by Ilene And Richard Jacobs on 15/03/2023
Thankyou Stuart organized this trip for 30+ people, you did everything you possibly could to get everyone on board prior to sailing. Always cheerful, helpful and friendly. Fantastic effort, well done :)
I enjoyed every aspect of the cruise, enough to book on a bigger one next year. Will look forward to your assistance with that one.
Submitted by Mary Cottam on 14/03/2023
Honest, earnest and reliable.He was a great help for me when I had problems in S.E.Asia-always available, has all the contacts.It’s great to have a personal, affable individual that you can always turn to.My full recommendation.Gordon
Submitted by Gordon Eacott on 01/04/2022
Stuart Betlem organised and hosted an excellent 14 day small group tour of country Victoria recently. Each day we experienced new places to visit with great accommodation each evening. No day was too long and the evenings were very conviviality. Stuart is an excellent host, always cheerful and he makes every effort to make each person’s holiday a great experience. Stuart goes “the extra mile” to accomodate individual requests and variations. Thank you Stuart, will look forward to another trip with you and Annabell
Submitted by Mary Cottam on 31/03/2022
I have been on 2 Outback trips from Brisbane with Stuart and enjoyed both of them. One went to Stanthorpe, Charlotte Plains sheep station, Longreach, Winton and then home through central Queensland, the other went to Northern NSW, Lightning Ridge and Bourke, Charlotte Plains, Longreach, Winton for the dinosaurs, then east to the coast for the Town of 1770, the LARC tour up the coast, Gympie for the Gympie Rattler and home. Everything ran smoothly, the group was small and I felt it was good value for the many places and experiences we had. Highlights were Charlotte Plains sheep station and the LARC tour from 1770. I would recommend both.
Submitted by Jean Ward on 31/03/2022
