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Rob Schainker
Kirkwood, MO Travel Agent
Rob Schainker
Kirkwood, MO Travel Agent· 25+ Years of Experience
A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
5.0
(115)
100% Recommended
Very pleasant and easy to work with. Always helpful with planning trips per our specific needs and requests. Very patient with an... Read More >
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Destinations:
Germany, France, England, Italy, MediterraneanInterests:
Couples & Romance, Castles & Cathedrals, Culinary & Foodie, Escorted Tours, European CultureSuppliers:
AmaWaterways, G Adventures, Globus, Viking, Insight VacationsAbout Me
If your bucket list includes destinations such as Germany, Italy, France, Spain and other European countries, give me a call!
European travel is one of my travel passions.
Whether you're looking for an escorted tour or a customized travel adventure, I'm ready to assist you in creating fabulous memories while traveling through the breathtaking countries in Europe.
You can either see Europe or you can experience Europe!
I encourage my client's to step outside their comfort zone a little and do the latter. Talk to the people, listen to their stories, taste the local food and just have fun.
I'm ready to help you travel through the magical countries of Europe making lifetime memories!
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My Places
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Germany, France, England, Italy, MediterraneanInterests:
Couples & Romance, Castles & Cathedrals, Culinary & Foodie, Escorted Tours, European CultureSuppliers:
AmaWaterways, G Adventures, Globus, Viking, Insight VacationsREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
115 reviews
100% Recommended
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Relaxing in Paradise
Reviewed By Becky - St. Louis, Missouri | Traveled to Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Very pleasant and easy to work with. Always helpful with planning trips per our specific needs and requests. Very patient with an inexperienced trip planner.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
41 of 55 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Wonderful River Cruise
Reviewed By Cassie - St Louis | Traveled to Europe
I have taken many trips organized and overseen by Rob - my most recent was a river cruise through Europe that brought together family and friends from more than one state. The trip itself was superb and went without a hitch - but the planning stages were also made significantly less troublesome with Rob's expert advice and guidance.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Spring Break England and Scotland
Reviewed By Dr. Jason - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to London ~ England ~ Europe
Many trips of all types. Business, vacation, cruises, rail, flying, combinations. Hotels, tours, car rentals, activities for decades.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fabulous time at the Haven Riviera. Cancun
Reviewed By Dennis - Glendale | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Rob is very knowledgeable but most of all easy and enjoyable to talk to . He answered all our questions and guided us to one of the best vacations trips we have ever had. We are not big out of country travelers but Rob made this journey a pleasure. Thank you Rob. We will be contacting you for our next trip and will recommending you.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best River Cruise Yet!
Reviewed By dedwards - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to France ~ Europe
Rob was wonderful to work with. He was extremely knowledgeable, personable and very easy to work with. After our initial meeting, Rob was able to guide us through the decision making process for our Avalon River Cruise and we could not be more pleased with the overall experience - and trip! We plan on doing more trips like this and Rob will be the first call we make.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A wonderful experience
Reviewed By Bill - St. Louis | Traveled to Scotland ~ Europe
It was a pleasure to work with Rob. He helped us plan a wonderful trip and worked with us to find flights with easy connections. When an unexpected delay occurred on our return trip, he booked us on the next flight. Having the boarding passes sent to our phone made the connecting flight hassle free.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
47 of 78 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
The trip of a lifetime!
Reviewed By Emily C - St. Louis | Traveled to Europe
Rob was fantastic! He planned a two-week European vacation for our family of four. Every step was amazing. He listened to what we wanted, found great options, and answered all of our questions. Everything about the trip was perfect, and that was in large part due to his attention to detail. It was also fun that he included all members of our family in the planning process.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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England/Wales
Reviewed By Larry - Webster Groves | Traveled to England ~ Europe
Rob gives outstanding service and works to understand our travel preferences, and then nails it.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Honeymoon to Japan
Reviewed By Gus and Susan - Saint Louis | Traveled to Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
We briefly explained our desired travel destination and before we could fully articulate the thought Rob knew what we were looking for. He set us up with a trip to Japan through Monograms and the vacation went off without a hitch. Rob answered questions quickly, prepared us adaquately, and made the whole thing come together seemlessly. We look forward to working with Rob again.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
27 of 41 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
the trip that Rob design for us was spectacular
Reviewed By Kathy and Andy Strong - St Louis Missouri 63141 | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Rob Schenker's Knowledge and expertise made our trip wonderful
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing trip to France!
Reviewed By Laurie - High Ridge,MO | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
My husband and I 100% recommend Rob Schainker as your travel planner. He was able to answer all of our questions, get exactly what we wanted and make some very last minute changes to our itinerary. It was great to have a planned ride from the airport to the hotel and all the hotels were very nice. He gave us some great suggestions and everything was wonderful. I will call Rob again for our next trip! We highly recommend giving Rob a call if you are planning a trip and need some help for large or small details, Rob will be able to help you out and in a timely manner. Our trip was last minute and he was able to get everything we needed.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
30 of 47 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Great girls getaway
Reviewed By Leslie - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Mexico
Rob is fantastic! Easy to work with and available to help any time.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful experience from start to finish
Reviewed By Donna B - Centreville, MD | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Friendly, Professional, Reliable, Thoroughly Informative on all levels re: our trip. Could not have asked for a better experience or better travel agent!
Rob Schainker responded
"Globus prides itself on the caliber of their tour escorts and their ability to deliver on all levels. Thank you for the compliment on my conviction to my clients. It was a pleasure to work with you. Hope to hear from you soon!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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This was a bucket list vacation
Reviewed By JAK - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Very easy to work with, accessible and knowledgeable.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
28 of 44 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Great trip that Required Travel Agent
Reviewed By Gateway Traveler - St Louis Missouri | Traveled to South Africa ~ Africa
Timely and conscientious
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
25 of 39 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
the trip that Rob design for us was spectacular
Reviewed By Kathy and Andy Strong - St Louis Missouri 63141 | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Rob Schenker's Knowledge and expertise made our trip wonderful
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Secret Weapon!
Reviewed By John OLeary - Saint Louis, MO | Traveled to Los Angeles ~ California ~ USA
I began working with Rob 7 years ago....and he has booked 100s of air travel tickets, hotels nights and car transports for my business trips. He's always a delight, prompt and accurate in his service. In addition to booking all my travel nationally, he takes care of all international travel AND (perhaps his greatest assist to me) is when there are travel delays he works creatively and efficiently to find a route that will work.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
31 of 51 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Memories for a lifetime
Reviewed By Beth - St Louis | Traveled to Europe
Rob did everything in his power to make sure our family vacation to Europe was a success...it was fantastic! We came back with happy memories that will last a lifetime. We traveled with three young girls (6, 4, and 1). Rob helped us plan appropriate activities and logistics (he even had car seats for the kids) that pleased all three generations.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
40 of 69 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
You Can Always Count on Rob
Reviewed By stlouisan - Saint Louis, MO | Traveled to Antarctica
Our family has trusted Rob with our travel bookings for over fifteen years. It started when we needed to re-create a honeymoon that another agent had screwed up - and do it in a week. Rob did. Anniversary cruise to Antarctica? No problem. Spring break cruise with hotel and air for nineteen people? Can do!
Not only a skilled professional, but a nice guy as well. Highly recommended.
Not only a skilled professional, but a nice guy as well. Highly recommended.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
36 of 62 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Great Retreat Anticipated!
Reviewed By mhugh - San Juan County, Washington | Traveled to San Juan Islands ~ Washington ~ USA
Rob was a pleasure to work with. He was responsive with all of my questions and needs for a complicated itinerary. When COVID cancelled my retreat, Rob was able to get full reimbursement for hotel and plane fares.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Nevis Vacation
Reviewed By Rajb - Saint Louis MO | Traveled to St. Kitts ~ St. Kitts and Nevis ~ Caribbean
Rob scheduled our trip from the start to finish and everything was planned out beautifully. I would highly recommend his services. He did all of the research so it was very easy us.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Magical Tip To Ireland
Reviewed By Jim and Patti - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Great experience. Rob delivered exactly the trip we originally told him that we had in mind. Exceeded our expectations!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing adventure!
Reviewed By Bo - St. Louis | Traveled to England ~ Europe
Assisted with eng/Ireland trip
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best travel agent ever
Reviewed By Nancy - St. Louis Mo | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Rob has guided us through many trips over the last five
years. Most recently he arranged an Alaskan cruise followed by a land tour through Alaska with time at the end to visit family in Seattle. Rob arranged all of the travel including airplane tickets, hotels, transfers and car rental. He always finds the most reasonable and convenient air flights. The hotel in Vancouver was within walking distance of the cruise pier which was perfect. Most importantly, he follows up if anything happens and makes calls on our behalf if there is an issue. He is wonderful to work with throughout the entire process of planning and traveling.
years. Most recently he arranged an Alaskan cruise followed by a land tour through Alaska with time at the end to visit family in Seattle. Rob arranged all of the travel including airplane tickets, hotels, transfers and car rental. He always finds the most reasonable and convenient air flights. The hotel in Vancouver was within walking distance of the cruise pier which was perfect. Most importantly, he follows up if anything happens and makes calls on our behalf if there is an issue. He is wonderful to work with throughout the entire process of planning and traveling.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Southern California trip
Reviewed By Judy - Waterloo, IL | Traveled to Anaheim ~ California ~ USA
Rob makes great suggestions, is very thorough and patient! Excellent trip to Rose Parade, Disney & Universal
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A trip to remember
Reviewed By Sophia - Saint Louis | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
My family and I can be very particular but Rob was very patient and worked with us to plan the best trip that met all of our hopes and desires. It ended up being a very smooth trip, which was impressive considering how much travel occurred during the two weeks. Rob made it easy for us to attend the popular tourist destinations while avoiding long lines, get tickets on the best trains, and explore sites that were off the beaten trail. Without Rob's help, we would have been completely all over the place, standing in line waiting for tickets, and simply overwhelmed.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
27 of 47 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Wonderful trip and service--thanks Rob S.!
Reviewed By Tasha D - Saint Louis | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
This was my second time working with Rob and he did not disappoint! Great, prompt customer service. I look forward to planning my next trip with him/Jan's travel.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
33 of 59 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Great Trip
Reviewed By Mary - St. Louis, Missouri | Traveled to Southeast Asia ~ East and Southeast Asia
It was pleasant working with him. He was responsive and helped making certain we had everything needed for the trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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He is a great choice for a travel agent!!!
Reviewed By Marie - St Louis, MO | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I have worked with Rob as my travel agent for years. He has booked many trips for us. Rob gives helpful information that you would not find if you were booking your own vacation online. We have referred many of our friends to him. He is a great choice for a travel agent!!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
38 of 69 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Russia from Western border to Eastern border
Reviewed By Bill - St. Louis Missouri | Traveled to Russia ~ Russia & Northwest Asia
Numerous long international trips and rescue from Tokyo Olympic debacle.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Always great and we don’t worry about a thing!
Reviewed By Leslie - St. Louis | Traveled to Mexico
Rob is friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. He even delivered tickets to the door!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Jr World’s in Giji
Reviewed By Penguin - St Louis, Missouri | Traveled to Fiji ~ South Pacific
Fiji
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
30 of 56 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Rob Schainker made sure our trip was the best!
Reviewed By Andy strong - ST. Louis Mo. 63141 | Traveled to Switzerland ~ Europe
Great guy . Very knowledgeable
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Argentina Perfecto!
Reviewed By J&T - Kirkwood, Mo | Traveled to Argentina ~ South America
It was a complicated trip involving multiple locations in Argentina and Chile. We wanted a vacation experience that addressed our very unique interests and time constraints. No one package tour could meet our needs. Rob took great care to construct a trip that was perfect!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great relaxing getaway!
Reviewed By Becky - Chesterfield, Missouri | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Rob was great to work with. He gave us different options to choose from within our budget. I could. All him and ask him questions about the trip. He was available and was always there to help.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
28 of 52 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Great experience
Reviewed By Jonny - St. Louis | Traveled to California ~ USA
Rob was fantastic to deal with from start to finish… He was punctual and provided great insight throughout our travel needs
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our trips wouldn't be the same without Rob's help!
Reviewed By Girls trip - Sachse Texas | Traveled to Puerto Vallarta ~ Jalisco ~ Mexico
Rob is the best! Very knowledgeable, professional, quick to respond to all my questions by email or text.
I had a mishap a few years ago and missed my flight. He was Johnny on the spot and helped me take care of the details to get where I needed to be. Since I was traveling by myself, I was relieved that he helped me so quickly.
I had a mishap a few years ago and missed my flight. He was Johnny on the spot and helped me take care of the details to get where I needed to be. Since I was traveling by myself, I was relieved that he helped me so quickly.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip of a lifetime.
Reviewed By Dave - Kirkwood, MO | Traveled to Europe
Two full weeks in Europe without one hiccup. All travel, hotels and tours along with car rental went fantastic.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Italy--our way seeing the four big cities
Reviewed By Sue - Saint Louis | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
very knowledgeable, detailed and met our needs. we had specific questions and with traveling with a group of 6 (3 couples) each of us had sites we wanted to see in Italy.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Another Wonderful Vacation!!!
Reviewed By GG - Chesterfield, MO | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I have worked with Rob for years and have recommended him to many friends who have also been very happy with his services.
Rob Schainker responded
"Thank you for your review. It's always a pleasure working with you and your family."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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European River Cruise with a group of 9
Reviewed By Joel and Ashley - O'Fallon | Traveled to Rhine River ~ On the River ~ At Sea
Rob was simply incredible to work with! He always responded in a timely manner and handled every aspect of our trip for us. He found us a hotel the night prior to our cruise, arranged transportation to and from the ship, helped with excursions and got us the best seats on the fully loaded plane rides. We are already working with him to plane our next vacation and will recommend him to all our friends and family.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
25 of 48 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Last minute vacation perfection
Reviewed By Family of 6 - St. Louis, mo | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Rob was wonderful! We had almost given up on a vacation and after a very short visit to him explaining what our family of 6 was looking for, he had several options for us. The options were exactly what we were looking for and we ended up having a perfect vacation!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Girls trip!
Reviewed By G - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Puerto Vallarta ~ Jalisco ~ Mexico
Rob took care of all of the arrangements. We gave him parameters and dates and he made it happen. It was nice not having to worry about finding a flight or transportation once we arrived. We were able to focus only on the trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonder Travel Agent!!
Reviewed By NG - Limon, CO | Traveled to Paradise Island ~ Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Rob listens and works hard to find exactly what you want when you travel. He is very knowledgeable. We have used him to book trips to Dominican Republic, Maui, Playa Del Carmen and the Bahamas!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Alaska,Canada,Carribbean Mexico,Panama,Russia!
Reviewed By Cruise Fan - St. Louis | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Rob has promptly assisted me for over ten years in person, by telephone and email. As a result of Rob's efforts, I have gone on 10 cruises to various parts of the world and encountered zero problems. On several occasions I was traveling and cruising with a disabled parent and again due to Rob's efforts we had a wonderful time.
Rob Schainker responded
"Thank you very much for your kind words. It's always a pleasure assisting you with your travel needs. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Extraordinary experience!
Reviewed By Beach lover - Manchester, o | Traveled to St. Maarten ~ St. Martin ~ Caribbean
Rob is a consummate professional. He listens to your travel needs, keeps you apprised of any changes to your itinerary and contacts you while on your trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Loved Cozumel and Presidente InterContinental
Reviewed By Chris Fikes - Des Peres, MO. | Traveled to Cozumel ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Very friendly. Understood our request for destination, hotel features, activities, etc. and provided us with a few options that met our request.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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the trip that Rob design for us was spectacular
Reviewed By Kathy and Andy Strong - St Louis Missouri 63141 | Traveled to Switzerland ~ Europe
Rob Schenker's Knowledge and expertise made our trip wonderful
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Memories for a lifetime
Reviewed By Beth - St Louis | Traveled to Europe
Rob did everything in his power to make sure our family vacation to Europe was a success...it was fantastic! We came back with happy memories that will last a lifetime. We traveled with three young girls (6, 4, and 1). Rob helped us plan appropriate activities and logistics (he even had car seats for the kids) that pleased all three generations.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Thank You Rob
Reviewed By Lori - Enola, Pennsylvania | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
My husband and I have been working with Rob for about 13 years and he has provided us with great customer service in every way possible. He has helped us with planning and booking about 13 cruises, all were great in every way with no unexpected surprises along the way. Our most recent cruise was on Anthem of the Seas in June and it was the best one we have been on.
We moved from the St. Louis area in 2005 and have tried travel professionals in our new locations but we quickly came back to Rob. We would highly recommend him to friends and family.
We moved from the St. Louis area in 2005 and have tried travel professionals in our new locations but we quickly came back to Rob. We would highly recommend him to friends and family.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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South African cruise
Reviewed By no Nickname - Farmington, MO | Traveled to South America
For many years Rob has provided excellent help for us as we have traveled the globe. He makes sure all T's are crossed and all I's dotted for us He secures our Visas and has become to us a trusted and expert travel agent.
We always feel confident when we leave on our trips that Rob has taken care of the many details.
We always feel confident when we leave on our trips that Rob has taken care of the many details.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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30 Years and worth the wait!!
Reviewed By GPF - St. Louis MO | Traveled to Caribbean Sea | At Sea | At Sea
My wife and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary on a two week cruise with Regent. Rob took care of all of the details and walked us through the steps to getting the perfect cruise with our preferred itinerary. The communication and information received throughout the process was excellent and we were confident that our vacation plans were in capable and professional hands. We are planning our next vacation/cruise with Rob and his travel company. I highly recommend Rob to anyone looking for a travel agent to assist with planning a vacation!!
Rob Schainker responded
"George, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words and the thoughtful review of your recent 30th Anniversary cruise. It truly means the world to us to hear how special and memorable your celebration was. ~ Jan
"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Antarctica and South America: Breathtaking and Otherworldly
Reviewed By 3ToGo - Wentzville, Missouri | Traveled to Antarctica
Chile! Argentina! Antarctica! The Falklands! Uruguay! This was a bucket list trip for me! And, even though my husband has major mobility issues, Rob's arrangements made the travel from Missouri to Santiago, Chile where we boarded a Holland America Cruise (which included amazing excursions and a rare opportunity to visit Antarctica - a not to be missed experience!) seamless and enjoyable. His suggestions (Private transfer from the port terminal when we disembarked to a day hotel room in Buenos Aires where we waited in comfort for our flight home) made all of the difference in our enjoyment of this once in a lifetime adventure. His experience and knowledge of airline ticketing and pricing allowed us to enjoy the journey as well as the destinations. Rob is, and will always be, our go-to travel mentor and guide. Thank you, Rob!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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One of the most memorable trips we have ever taken.
Reviewed By Mark and Cindy - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Barcelona | Spain | Europe
From the early conversations of our desired venues we wanted to experience to the final execution of the planned trip, Rob was a pleasure to work with and developed one of the best trips we had ever taken. There were many moving parts to this trip with four different destinations in three countries part of the plan. Rob listened well to what we wanted to accomplish in the trip and developed a very detailed itinerary that worked without any flaws. Every step of the trip, from transportation, to lodging, to transfers, and tours was planned to perfection. We would highly recommend using Rob for your vacation travel needs.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing vacation!
Reviewed By Sally C and Mike M - Saint Louis, MO | Traveled to Amsterdam | Netherlands | Europe
We really enjoyed our Viking River cruise down the Rhine. We felt like all our needs were met before even knowing what we needed! The entire experience was lovely and we would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Working with Rob made the planning a dream.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful trip!
Reviewed By NandM - Ofallon IL | Traveled to Ireland | Europe
Wedding in N Ireland and a few days in Dublin.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Mediterranean Cruise!
Reviewed By Jan J - Chesterfield, MO | Traveled to Mediterranean | At Sea | At Sea
We had Rob arrange 3 days in Athens prior to our cruise and it worked out very well. Our hotel room had a view of the Parthenon! We also added 3 days in Barcelona after the end of the cruise and Rob worked out transportation and excursions for us. We really enjoyed this trip! Rob is very accommodating and meticulous when planning our vacations, offering suggestions and arranging activities.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Trip to Austria
Reviewed By BabsfromOz - Webster Groves, MO | Traveled to Austria | Europe
The extra leg room on United on the way over and Austrian Air on the way home was fabulous and Austrian has free wine and beer, great food and Salzburg Radisson Blu Altstadt has a view of the river in front and the back is right off the ped mall and Mozart’s birth home. Hotel itself is a charming old building rehabbed by Radisson with a great bar and restaurant and FABULOUS breakfast buffet. It is a 15 minute walk from the new city and a two minute walk from an authentic Irish pub. Staff were friendly and helpful at all times, early morning and late at night. We did the Eagle’s Nest and the Sound of Music tours which were great and also included more of the Austrian countryside since we visited the small towns relevant to each tour.
Sans Souci-Wein (Vienna) was a fabulous hotel two blocks from the museum quarter with fabulous pool and spa, and a great restaurant with another fabulous breakfast and lovely evening meals. A special little café serves drinks and sandwiches between breakfast and dinner for guests only. The art museum had wonderful audio help with selected paintings and was beautiful to see. One evening we had front row seats (thank you, Rob) at a concert at the Orangerie of Schonnbrun summer palace, which turned out to be the highlight or the trip. It was preceded by a lovely dinner at a small restaurant on site We aren’t classical music fans generally but the sound was so fabulous up close and the expression on the musicians faces was so engaging that we were captivated. The first half was Mozart with a soprano and a baritone who came in intermittently to sing from Mozart operas. They were amazingly animated and their chemistry as they acted and sang was wonderful to see and hear. The second half of the concert was all Strauss, with some songs from Strauss’ canon.
Thanks again to Rob for arranging private transport in Salzburg and Vienna and for arranging great places to stay and things to do.
Rob Schainker responded
"Thanks for the fabulous recap of your trip Barb. It's always fun working with you and Jeff."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip. Our first trip to Europe and it was everything we thought it would be.
Reviewed By Joe - High Ridge, Missouri | Traveled to Scotland | Europe
Trip to Scotland. Was a great trip, beautiful country! Saw all the sights and all the plans Rob made for us were spot on. Great travel agent. would recommend him for any trip planning, US or overseas!
Rob Schainker responded
"Thank you for your glowing words. I truly enjoy taking people's travel dreams and making them a reality."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Bucket List Vacation
Reviewed By Mr Discreet - St Louis | Traveled to Athens | Greece | Europe
Rob was exceptional! Wrote a check and told him what I needed planned. He planned a trip that magically, even down to all transfers so I would not get lost. From the moment I sat in the car that was taking us to the airport from our home, I didn’t stress anymore! I was on a true adventure. I am planning three others bucket list trips with him and highly recommend him to family and friends. Grade five star plus more stars! Thanks Rob!
Rob Schainker responded
"Hi Michael, Thank you for the glowing review. It was a pleasure working with you and I'm looking forward to your future adventures! Thanks, Rob Schainker"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful Irish trip!
Reviewed By Michelle - Lake St Louis | Traveled to Ireland | Europe
Just returned from a wonderful CIE Tour of Ireland as well as additional added on time in London. I’ve planned all of my international travel with Rob at Jan’s Travel and Cruise and he has never disappointed! As a solo traveler, he has provided options for group travel that meet exactly what I’m looking for - both group time as well as free time on my own to explore the countries where I’m traveling to. When I book additional time for solo travel beyond a tour, he always arranges for airport transfers as well as wonderful hotel accommodations that are in safe areas and close to public transport. I always have a great experience working with Rob and will continue to do future trip planning with him!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful Travel Made Easy by Rob
Reviewed By Norm - Portland, Ore. | Traveled to Croatia | Europe
This year's family vacation was to Croatia. When going international, getting expert help seems advisable with travelers gathering from multiple U.S. cities. Rob coordinated the flights, lodging and rental cars, including hotels that exceeded expectations. Throughout, he was professional and patient, delivering good experiences at fair prices. He is a keeper.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Large Family Cruise
Reviewed By Texas Cruise - Dallas, TX | Traveled to Galveston | Texas | USA
Took a cruise with 12 people. Rob was great in figuring out what cabin combinations there were and options for the group so everyone could get the plan they wanted. Made the booking much easier.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our first trip to Europe !!!
Reviewed By Maureen - St Louis, MO | Traveled to Spain | Europe
Rob Schainker provided personal service for our vacation. We trusted his suggestions, which helped us make decisions according to our needs. The centrally located hotels of Madrid and Barcelona made it easier to day trip.
We loved the experience of Spain!!! Thanks, Rob.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Expert Arrangements and Preparations.
Reviewed By 24theroad - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to London | England | Europe
Rob worked with us from beginning to end including help with travel documents and locating and arranging additional accommodations for our after-tour, extended stay. He recounted personal experiences in London and made suggestions for need-to-see areas within our time frame. Can't imagine how much time and aggravation he saved us through his advanced arrangements. It made our trip all the more enjoyable.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip
Reviewed By Jeffcan2 - St louis mo | Traveled to Madrid | Spain | Europe
Hotels in Madrid and Barcelona were top notch. They were centrally located for day trips to see the sights, churches and parks. Hi speed train to and from Barcelona was enlightening and we rode in comfort.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Golf Trip
Reviewed By jchase0012 - Saint Louis | Traveled to Scottsdale | Arizona | USA
Rob helped us out with transportation for an entire week for 28 golfers in Scottsdale. Can’t say enough for the services he provided for the group. We never would have been able coordinate all of this on our own! Thanks again Rob for all of your help!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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28 happy golfers
Reviewed By State Farm Jeff - St. Louis | Traveled to Scottsdale | Arizona | USA
Rob was critical in helping us get to and from our hotel to the golf courses for 28 of us. About 55 minutes each direction, with 2 rounds of pickups after the golf was over. Very thankful we had Rob and his expertise to guide us and offer presentations.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Dream Family Vacation!
Reviewed By HSH - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Oahu Island | Hawaii | USA
We had no idea how to begin the process of arranging our dream vacation for seven in Hawaii for 12 days. After our initial discussion with Rob, he created a wonderful plan with many details. The only thing was, we had changed our minds about everything! He immediately took notes on our new ideas and within a day or so, had plan #2 all set for us! It all went according to plan perfectly! Rarely does travel occur without at least one major curveball, but ours did. It really was a wonderful dream! Thank you, Rob!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Tropical Paradise
Reviewed By Jan J - Chesterfield, MO | Traveled to Saint Lucia | St. Kitts and Nevis | Caribbean
This was our first vacation at a Sandals resort and it didn't disappoint! Beautiful location, clean buildings, friendly staff, great food. Rob had everything arranged for us, allowing us to sit back and relax. His attention to detail ensures a great travel experience.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Let Rob Work his Magic for You!
Reviewed By Dini - St.Louis, MO | Traveled to Sweden | Europe
For many years I used to book my own annual trip on-line to visit my sister in Sweden. It was extremely stressful and I was never sure that I was getting the best deal. Then a friend suggested I work with Rob to book my trips. I took her advice and what a relief and a pleasure it has been to leave all my travel arrangements in Rob's competent hands. For several years now he has listened to my plans and arranged my trips completely to my satisfaction. I always have specific seating requirements on my trans-Atlantic flights and he makes sure my needs are met! Rob has a sense of humor and is a delight to work with. At my request he also arranges my travel insurance. If you want to take the stress out of making your travel plans, just call Rob and he will work his magic for you!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our Perfect Honeymoon
Reviewed By Fadra - Wildwood, MO | Traveled to Greece | Europe
We cannot rave enough about Rob and all the effort he put into making our honeymoon to Greece absolutely perfect! It was the most stress-free trip either of us have ever taken. Every ride/ferry/plane we needed was pre-set making transportation a breeze, our hotels and resorts were all so beautiful and accommodating and all the activities Rob suggested and booked for us were so incredibly fun! We also love how much he listened to our wants and ideas for the trip and adjusted our itinerary to fit those desires. Highly recommend using Rob for your next trip!
Rob Schainker responded
"Thank you for the wonderful review. It was a pleasure working with you and Grant. I'm thrilled that I was able to check everything on you list. Thank you again and I hope to hear from you again for a quick getaway or your anniversary celebration."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Cruising Alaska
Reviewed By Bob - Charlotte, NC | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Our experience with Rob was great - he was always available by text, email & phone to answer our questions and concerns.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Siblings on Tour
Reviewed By Ruth - Westchester, Il | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Rob was excellent in arranging our family tour of 8 siblings. Anytime any of us had a question or concern, we received an immediate answer.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Alaska!
Reviewed By Trina - Fort Wayne in | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Rob was very attentive to our questions . We had a fabulous trip!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Blue ocean, white sand and low key!
Reviewed By Crash - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Isla Mujeres ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I give Rob a lot of latitude. He knows what I like and delivers.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trio of a lifetime!
Reviewed By Erik & Jess - Bloomington, IL | Traveled to Scotland ~ Europe
Rob was great to work with, knowledgeable, and helped us plan an amazing itinerary to Scotland!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Norwegian Cruise
Reviewed By Mary and Pete - Ballwin, MO | Traveled to Norway ~ Europe
Rob is a good listener and responsive to requests.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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California Dream’in- so fun!!
Reviewed By Kit - Belleair Beach, Florida | Traveled to California ~ USA
Rob is very detailed which we love. He is understanding and through.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Long anticipated trip of a lifetime.
Reviewed By Nancy - Ofallon IL | Traveled to United Kingdom ~ Europe
Good attention to detail, follow-up.
Managed requests timely before and during the trip.
Managed requests timely before and during the trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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10 Days in Paradise
Reviewed By Ann - Wentzville, MO | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Rob has been handling our travel adventures for 10+ years. He knows our tastes and expectations and ensures cost-effective and worry-free travel arrangements.
We recently spent 10 days in Hawaii. It will be our only trip to Hawaii, so it was important to be able to visit as many of the islands as possible. We also have some mobility issues giving us some concerns about air travel between the islands.
Rob booked us an NCL cruise package that included 3 days in Oahu prior to the cruise embarkment. The savings on the package allowed us to splurge on 1st class airline accommodations from the Mainland. Once on board the ship, we were able to visit Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai, too. In addition, when the cruise line shortened our particular cruise by one day, it impacted our flight plans home. Rob found us a beautiful hotel room overlooking Waikiki beach, allowing us to relax and enjoy one final day in Paradise before we flew home.
Thank you, Rob!
We recently spent 10 days in Hawaii. It will be our only trip to Hawaii, so it was important to be able to visit as many of the islands as possible. We also have some mobility issues giving us some concerns about air travel between the islands.
Rob booked us an NCL cruise package that included 3 days in Oahu prior to the cruise embarkment. The savings on the package allowed us to splurge on 1st class airline accommodations from the Mainland. Once on board the ship, we were able to visit Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai, too. In addition, when the cruise line shortened our particular cruise by one day, it impacted our flight plans home. Rob found us a beautiful hotel room overlooking Waikiki beach, allowing us to relax and enjoy one final day in Paradise before we flew home.
Thank you, Rob!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip of a lifetime
Reviewed By Bethy & Bill - Kirkwood Mo | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Rob was great and took care of every little detail
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Disney Cruise
Reviewed By Alli - Des Peres, MO | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Rob assisted us in planning a family Disney Cruise. He was helpful and response during the planning process. While in the Bahama's he was instrumental in getting us back to the states after finding out my mother was in ICU and later passed away. We could not have done this without Rob.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Treated like Royalty
Reviewed By Bob - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Europe
Rob provided a lot of information with many options. This was my first river cruise and I had many questions. There was considerable discussion on where and when to go. We even had a last minute attendee that he was able to accomodate.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our dream vacation!
Reviewed By Mike - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Rob always made himself available to answer any questions. This was our first trip outside the country and we were anxious to have it come off well. Rob, very patiently listened to all our concerns and had answers to every topic.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The trip where everything worked
Reviewed By Jill and Kevin - Grapevine, Texas | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
incredibly helpful. we had one conversation about our goals for the trip. Three hours later he came back with an itinerary. We only adjusted it slightly.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful Trip with great hotels
Reviewed By BabsfromOz - St. Louis MIssouri | Traveled to England ~ Europe
Rob had to help me design a private trip to Edinburgh, York, the Lake District, and the Cotswolds. He chose wonderful hotels, booked all the trains, and booked the tours. We had first class seats when available and a wonderful mix of modern, luxury hotels and quaint traditional homes turned into hotels. The included breakfast made it easy to maneuver each day--we could eat a great breakfast and not worry when our next meal was coming. He responded to our needs and plans, even with lots of changes that we made. Wonderful guide to our journey to the north of Britain. Rob is thoughtful and responsive. A wonderful guy to work with.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Best Honeymoon!
Reviewed By Dustin - Washington, MO | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Rob did a fantastic job at planning our trip around our interests while keeping budget in mind.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best-In-Class Travel Planner
Reviewed By KW - St. Louis | Traveled to Europe
Rob Schainker is someone whom I’ve had the pleasure to know and work with for many years, and he is the epitome of what it means to provide best-in-class service.
I was introduced to Rob via a previous employer as they used Jan’s Travel and Cruise for their company’s travel needs. Today, I continue to connect with Rob when planning personal and corporate travel as he is truly the best!
Rob provides an exceptional customer experience because he recognizes each traveler’s unique needs. He listens carefully and focuses on the details, thereby providing a tailored and personalized experience for each traveler. His active listening skills enable him to understand and/or resolve any questions or concerns as he builds one’s travel experience.
No matter what kind of travel I’m planning (domestic or international, personal, or corporate) Rob possesses the knowledge and skills, and always goes the extra mile to exceed expectations, while creating a memorable experience. Simply the BEST
I was introduced to Rob via a previous employer as they used Jan’s Travel and Cruise for their company’s travel needs. Today, I continue to connect with Rob when planning personal and corporate travel as he is truly the best!
Rob provides an exceptional customer experience because he recognizes each traveler’s unique needs. He listens carefully and focuses on the details, thereby providing a tailored and personalized experience for each traveler. His active listening skills enable him to understand and/or resolve any questions or concerns as he builds one’s travel experience.
No matter what kind of travel I’m planning (domestic or international, personal, or corporate) Rob possesses the knowledge and skills, and always goes the extra mile to exceed expectations, while creating a memorable experience. Simply the BEST
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip of a lifetime
Reviewed By Best trip - Saint Louis Mo | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
He always accommodates everything I ask for. He goes above and beyond his job. I would highly recommend him to anyone traveling.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip to Paris and Spain
Reviewed By Tom and Lisa - St. Louis Missouri | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
Rob is always excellent to work with… very helpful !
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip to unwind and chill out.
Reviewed By Jim - Ballwin, Missouri | Traveled to Antigua ~ Antigua & Barbuda ~ Caribbean
Wow, just a wonderful trip and experience. A Travel Agent is the way to go,
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Top -Notch Experience
Reviewed By Will H. - Manchester, MO | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Rob is very responsive and easy to work with. He set everything up for us so we didnt have to lift a finger. Zero work was required on our part, which is exactly what we wanted for our vacation!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Trip of a Lifetime
Reviewed By Steve & Sheri - Defiance, Missouri | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
We had an incredible experience working with Rob! He was very thorough and resourceful to make our trip perfect for us! We appreciated Rob‘s communication, research and commitment to making this a trip of a lifetime for us! Each driver, tour guide, excursion experience and boutique hotel accommodation in each and every location was exceptional!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome European Experience!
Reviewed By Ryan - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Europe
Rob was excellent and patient from the first time we spoke. Rob took the time to learn what interests my family had and our goals for the trip. The trip was great and Rob took care of everything. Thanks Rob!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best honeymoon ever!
Reviewed By Joanna & Jacob - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Rob booked our honeymoon to Italy and Greece and it was absolutely perfect. He was very organized and detailed out every step of the way. Everything went so smoothly. He even booked another tour for us from the US when one was cancelled the day of. I would absolutely recommend Rob for your travel agent!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Travel Agent
Reviewed By Tweezer - Kapaa, HI | Traveled to Kauai Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Rob is efficient and very easy to work with. He takes time to understand our wants and needs.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great planning resulted in an exceptional trip!
Reviewed By Kathy - St. Louis | Traveled to Key West ~ Florida ~ USA
Rob took the time to really listen to what kind of experience we wanted to have and how much we wanted to spend, and then he put together a trip that not only met our expectations, but exceeded them in every way. His suggestions and recommendations were spot on every time - from which flights to take to the hotels we stayed in and even the car we rented. We could never have put a trip like this together on our own. His expertise made planning the trip stress-free and resulted in an exceptional experience!
Rob Schainker responded
"Thank you for the review Kathy. Working with you and Joe was a great experience for me as well. I'm glad you two had a blast in Key West and were able to chill out before the busy holiday season starts."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Indian Ocean Cruise
Reviewed By Craig - St. Louis, Missouri | Traveled to Indian Ocean ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Have booked several trips with Rob. He answers all of my questions and gives good suggestions how to improve my vacation ideas since I tend to plan my own vacations. Always available. Very positive and friendly personality.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great time in Italy and Germany
Reviewed By Chris - St. Charles, Mo. | Traveled to Europe
My wife and I travelled with another couple to Italy and Germany for two weeks. It was our first experience using a travel agent, and we really didn't know what to expect. We met with Rob probably 3 or 4 times over a course of 4-6 months to 'fine tune' what we wanted to do. Rob had first hand experience and made many suggestions, and provided us information to help us make various decisions.
When we were all done planning, I felt it was a fairly intricate trip, with the way we planned to travel, sites we wanted to see and our accommodations.
Our final meeting with Rob before the trip was fantastic. He had folders for each couple, which included airline tickets, hotel reservations, train tickets, car reservations, event tickets and passes - and they were all color coded for easy identification.
Rob nailed it. Our trip went perfectly and we had a great time.
When we were all done planning, I felt it was a fairly intricate trip, with the way we planned to travel, sites we wanted to see and our accommodations.
Our final meeting with Rob before the trip was fantastic. He had folders for each couple, which included airline tickets, hotel reservations, train tickets, car reservations, event tickets and passes - and they were all color coded for easy identification.
Rob nailed it. Our trip went perfectly and we had a great time.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our Trip of a Lifetime
Reviewed By Dennis - Kissimmee, Florida | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
It was a very pleasant experience working with Rob. He was always receptive to my questions and handled all my requests with speed, accuracy, and professionalism.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trump of a Lifetime
Reviewed By STL Russo’s - St. Louis, Missouri | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
I enjoyed working with Rob. He was receptive to any questions or concerns I had regarding my trip
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our Honeymoon!
Reviewed By Chandni - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
FIVE STARS! Planning trips isn't easy, especially a honeymoon! We wanted it to be perfect, with enough time for relaxation and adventure, with luxury, yet within our budget, with all the fun, minus the stress! And Rob gave us exactly that. One meeting was all it took with Rob. He sat us down, asked us our top things we want to do, and made great recommendations too. He is experienced, knowledgeable, and such a pleasant person to work with. He had our trip planned in about a week, and when we decided to change activities/ flight seats etc, he complied without hesitation. Once we arrived at our honeymoon suite we had a hand written card by Rob congratulating us on our honeymoon waiting for us, next to the champagne too :) What a lovely time we had, and how easy Rob made it for us.. Would recommend him 100%.
Rob Schainker responded
"Thank you for your review Chandni. It was a pleasure working with you and Dany. I'm glad I was able to make your special time a little more special. You're a great couple and I wish you much happiness together. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Germany Trip
Reviewed By PK - St. Louis | Traveled to Germany ~ Europe
Rob was extremely helpful in promoting this Reformation Jubilee Tour. He answered questions when we had them and got us all the materials we needed. The tour he recommended was excellent and fulfilled our expectations.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip ran like Swiss Clock
Reviewed By Gateway Traveler - St Louis, Missouri | Traveled to Germany ~ Europe
We have used Rob for separate trips to Africa and Germany, and he has done well with both trips.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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50th Anniversary extended Family Trip!
Reviewed By Petunia - St. Louis MO | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Rob took care of all the details that we would not have known to do. Not only did he reserve the resort, but he made sure that all 15 of us in 6 rooms were in the same building. He arranged the transportation both arriving at the airport and departing which made it very simple. Rob arranged a snorkeling excursion for us with a very reliable company. They are so reliable that they cancelled it because the weather made it unsafe and refunded all our money. We had a wonderful time with our adult kids and their families.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Honeymoon Ever!
Reviewed By Brian - Kirkwood, Missouri | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
It was fantastic. My fiance and I were trying to plan our honeymoon to Mexico with no experience and never traveled to Mexico. Rob gave us a couple different options to look at before our final decision. Once we made our decision he made the process flow smoothly and booked everything from our flights to hotel and even transportation. He made the entire trip special with his attention to detail
Rob Schainker responded
"Hi Brian and Meghan, it was a pleasure getting to know and working with you both. I'm glad we were able to make this special time in your life a little more special! Wishing you a great life together and see you for that anniversary trip. Rob Schainker"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A PLEASANT SURPRISE
Reviewed By JOHN - ST.LOUIS | Traveled to Huatulco ~ Oaxaca ~ Mexico
ALWAYS A GOOD AND FUN EXPERIENCE. ALWAYS HELPFUL AND
NEVER TRIES TO OVERSELL YOU. HE KNOWS OUR BUDGET AND
ALWAYS LOOKS FOR THE BEST BANG FOR OUR BUCK.
NEVER TRIES TO OVERSELL YOU. HE KNOWS OUR BUDGET AND
ALWAYS LOOKS FOR THE BEST BANG FOR OUR BUCK.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Italian Honeymoon
Reviewed By Bria S. - Missouri | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Rob was amazing to work with! He helped plan our entire honeymoon traveling through Italy, which was such a relief in the midst of wedding planning. He was very informative about the different areas we visited and gave great recommendations on things to do and see based on what we wanted out of the trip. He had booked all of our flights, hotels, transportation, and excursions, and we couldn't be more appreciative and thankful for him. Our trip was wonderful!! I highly recommend him as he not only planned an amazing trip for us, but was an outstanding guy as well.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip to Big Cedar Lodge!
Reviewed By Christian - Saint Louis | Traveled to Branson ~ Missouri ~ USA
The experience with Rob was great. He really took time to put a travel itinerary together for my wife and I. All trip details were easy and affordable for our family. I have always appreciated Rob's work and highly recommend his services.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Always pleasant
Reviewed By Jen - Coralville, Iowa | Traveled to Puerto Vallarta ~ Jalisco ~ Mexico
I decided at the last minute to join a trip to Mexico Rob had previously scheduled for a group of my friends.
He assisted me on a Saturday and made sure I had everything I needed in a very short amount of time.
Rob is always pleasant and willing to respond to any questions or concerns. It takes some of the stress out of traveling.
He assisted me on a Saturday and made sure I had everything I needed in a very short amount of time.
Rob is always pleasant and willing to respond to any questions or concerns. It takes some of the stress out of traveling.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Care-Free Travel!
Reviewed By Jan and Rich - Aurora, MO | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Rob has been our travel agent since 2008. He has always been responsive to our travel interests, suggesting tours or cruises that might fit into our schedule and budget. He does extensive research regarding a chosen travel package, and arranges it all, from transportation to the airport, flights, hotels, side excursions, tips, and transportation back home. He has been very patient when we ask and re-ask questions, which we unfortunately do a lot!
We recently needed to interrupt a trip due to a death in the family, and Rob initiated the process of getting a refund using our purchased travel insurance, in addition to arranging the necessary flights home.
We know that our trip will flow smoothly when Rob has arranged it. There are no surprises about cost, no confusion when arriving at our destination. He sends us copies and receipts of everything we need for our trip.
We recently needed to interrupt a trip due to a death in the family, and Rob initiated the process of getting a refund using our purchased travel insurance, in addition to arranging the necessary flights home.
We know that our trip will flow smoothly when Rob has arranged it. There are no surprises about cost, no confusion when arriving at our destination. He sends us copies and receipts of everything we need for our trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Winter Get-Away Trip
Reviewed By Jan - Lake St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Rob is easy to work with and always delivers! Rob listened to our preferences and found a great resort for our vacation. He arranged our air travel, transfer from the airport to the resort, and all the details for the return flight home. He sent us a confirmation e-mail of our airline check-in the day prior to our flights. In other words, we didn't have to do anything but show up and have a good time! He's very detail oriented and does everything in his power to make our trips stress free and enjoyable.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Girls trip
Reviewed By Blondie - Iowa | Traveled to Mexico
Rob is wonderful! He is attentive, respectful, organized and detailed. He worked hard to get us the vacation package we wanted and within our budget.
I would highly recommend Rob to assist with planning your next get away. He is on top of things and makes sure you have what you need one when you need it!
I would highly recommend Rob to assist with planning your next get away. He is on top of things and makes sure you have what you need one when you need it!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An amazing trip
Reviewed By LLK - Dallas, TX | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
He's so patient in meeting every request and getting prices on lots of properties. He is so kind to deal with on the phone. He handled every detail for this trip and others. So easy for him to do all the work
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Europe
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Doha, Qatar, Middle East
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Dubrovnik, Croatia, Europe
Booked It 14 Times
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Visit the old walled city of Dubrovnik
Hvar, Croatia, Europe
Booked It 8 Times
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Visit Maslina resort, go for an ebike ride and hike in the hills
Split, Croatia, Europe
Booked It 14 Times
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Tour the walled city.
Amalfi, Italy, Europe
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Civitavecchia, Italy, Europe
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Florence, Italy, Europe
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Genoa, Italy, Europe
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Naples, Italy, Europe
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Pisa, Italy, Europe
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Pompeii, Italy, Europe
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Portofino, Italy, Europe
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Rome, Italy, Europe
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Sorrento, Italy, Europe
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Vatican City, Italy, Europe
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Venice, Italy, Europe
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Switzerland, Europe
Booked It 11 Times
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Lugano, Switzerland, Europe
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Zurich, Switzerland, Europe
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Visit the Lindt Chocolate factory
Turkey, Europe
Booked It 5 Times
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Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico
Booked It 4 Times
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Middle East
Booked It 7 Times
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Alaska, USA
Booked It 31 Times
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Glacier Bay, Alaska, USA
Booked It 20 Times
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Inside Passage, Alaska, USA
Booked It 24 Times
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Juneau, Alaska, USA
Booked It 22 Times
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Skagway, Alaska, USA
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Talkeetna, Alaska, USA
Booked It 23 Times
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California, USA
Booked It 12 Times
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Burbank, California, USA
Booked It 7 Times
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Calistoga, California, USA
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Coronado, California, USA
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Disneyland, California, USA
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Half Moon Bay, California, USA
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Hollywood, California, USA
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Lake Tahoe, California, USA
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Orange County, California, USA
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Palo Alto, California, USA
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Redwood National Park, California, USA
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San Diego, California, USA
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San Francisco, California, USA
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San Luis Obispo, California, USA
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San Simeon, California, USA
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Sausalito, California, USA
Booked It 7 Times
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Puget Sound, Washington, USA
Booked It 9 Times
Been There 5 Times
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Seattle, Washington, USA
Booked It 15 Times
Been There 4 Times
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