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John Weinstein, Travel Agent in Hamden, CT

John Weinstein

Hamden, CT Travel Agent
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John Weinstein

Hamden, CT · 25+ Years of Experience

Adler Travel Agency, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(39)
100% Recommended
Recently visited Central Europe, including Krakow, Prague, Cesky Krumlov and Budapest. This trip was awesome and the hotels were spectacular. John always seems to find these... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Galapagos Islands, Italy, Portugal, Croatia, Spain

Interests:

Small Ship Cruises, Luxury Hotels, Festival Tours, Theatre & Music, Wine Country Vacations

Suppliers:

Viking, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn, Silversea, Crystal

About Me

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Since 1985, as owner of Adler Travel, I have specialized in Luxury Custom Travel throughout Europe and Small-Ship Expedition Cruises worldwide.

I design private, tailor-made European itineraries for travelers seeking immersive cultural experiences, boutique hotels, expert local guides, and seamless logistics. My expertise spans both Western and Eastern Europe, with deep destination knowledge and long-standing local partnerships.

Luxury Custom Europe Travel Specialist

I create highly personalized journeys throughout:

  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Portugal
  • Croatia
  • Switzerland
  • Austria
  • Hungary
  • Poland
  • Greece
  • Turkey

Experiences may include:

  • • Private wine tastings in the South of France
  • • Cooking masterclasses in Tuscany
  • • Private drivers and licensed local guides
  • • Exclusive museum and performance reservations
  • • Boutique and luxury hotel stays
  • • Rail travel and custom multi-country itineraries

I specialize in combining independent land arrangements with luxury river cruises and small-ship voyages.

Expedition & Wildlife Travel Specialist

In addition to Europe, I curate expert-led expedition journeys and wildlife adventures including: 

  • Galápagos Islands luxury expedition cruises
  • Antarctica and Arctic expedition voyages
  • Churchill polar bear tours
  • Conservation-focused wildlife travel
  • Small-ship adventure cruising

I work with leading expedition operators and luxury small-ship cruise lines to provide immersive, nature-focused journeys in comfort and safety.

Full-Service Travel Planning

Every itinerary includes:

  • • Luxury and boutique accommodations
  • • Private transfers and transportation
  • • Expert local guides
  • • Shore excursions and day tours
  • • Pre- and post-cruise arrangements
  • • Museum, event, and dining reservations

From Europe cultural travel to Polar expeditions and Galápagos wildlife cruises, I handle every detail so you can travel with confidence.

Your next adventure awaits. Contact me to begin planning your custom journey.

Galápagos Cruises | Luxury Expedition

I specialize in Galápagos cruises and luxury expeditions to Antarctica, along with Arctic small-ship cruises, Churchill polar bear tours, luxury guided tours with Tauck, and custom European travel itineraries.

I work with trusted expedition and guided partners including Lindblad Expeditions, Natural Habitat Adventures, and Tauck to design conservation-focused, expert-led journeys with elevated comfort.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
39 reviews
100% Recommended
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Awesome trip!
Reviewed By B. Ritt - Meriden, Ct | Traveled to Prague ~ Czech Republic ~ Europe
Recently visited Central Europe, including Krakow, Prague, Cesky Krumlov and Budapest. This trip was awesome and the hotels were spectacular. John always seems to find these wonderful boutique hotels with the best service everytime we travel. He gave us so much detail on restaurants to eat at and shows to see. He made arrangements for us with Jana, a private tour, who took us to places around town that we never would have thought to visit. John is so friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I can't imagine planning a trip without his help.

Brian R, Meriden, CT
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Peru was an eye opener!
Reviewed By Liz K - Cheshire, CT | Traveled to Machu Picchu ~ Peru ~ South America
John takes the time to understand your travel needs. He's not simply an "order taker". Once he got to know my preferences he was able to make recommendations about where to go and sent us to places like Iceland, Costa Rica and Peru, long before any of these destinations had become popular venues. I have recommended Adler travel to a number of friends and family members and they've all been delighted with his expertise and attentiveness.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Never disappointed
Reviewed By Happy Campers - Hamden, Ct | Traveled to Barcelona ~ Spain ~ Europe
He understands our needs and likes.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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all good
Reviewed By John Pawelek - Hamden, Connecticut | Traveled to Denver ~ Colorado ~ USA
As a scientist I need to travel a lot and I have worked with John Weinstein for many years to plan my trips. On a scale of 1-5 I give him a 10
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Time of our lives!
Reviewed By Kelly R - West Haven | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
John is AMAZING!! He has set up numerous cruises and trips for us! Always gives us the inside info and something new to try! John is always on top of things, I have referred him to many friends and family that are just as impressed as I am!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

My Travel Stories

Biking through Austria's Wachau Valley

Why Are River cruises so Popular Now?

 River Cruising has actually been around for a long time, but its popularity has been growing at an exponential rate over the past several years. How are they different from ocean cruises are why are they so popular? While most ocean liners today carry 3,000 to 5,000 passengers, most river cruise vessels carry between 100 to 200 guests, w...
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Totumo " Mud" Volcano

Enchanting Cartagena

   Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is Colombia’s most colorful city, with one of the most impressive old towns in the Western Hemisphere and truly an undiscovered gem!    Not that long ago, Cartagena was quite run down and not the safest place to visit. However, over the last several years, this city has gone through an amazing g...
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