Client Stories & Testimonials

“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”

“6 weeks in South America and Antarctica, and not one hiccup. Everything was excellent, your planning and suggestions were perfect, and we couldn’t believe how smoothly it all went. We felt truly spoilt and very thankful to have found you.”

“David with Forward Travel booked us the most amazing trip from the United States to Tanzania, Africa. Everything was communicated well and planned out perfectly! I highly recommend!”

“The trip was everything we wanted. Antarctica is like another planet. Amazing! One Ocean were brilliant and we couldn't fault them. Really loved Patagonia and can see us having more South American adventures. All in all, it was a brilliant holiday. Many thanks for all your organisation which made everything seamless.”

“Thank you for all your fabulous knowledge and advice for my trip to Antarctica, it was a very special experience for me, your advice invaluable!”

“We used David at Forward Travel for our recent South American holiday. It involved 4 countries over 6 weeks with a lot of plane, bus and hotel transfers. Given the complexity, it was well organised and went very smoothly. Our accommodation was great with lots of interesting stays in places with some character. We felt well always looked after and safe.”

“We are fortunate to have travel through all seven continents and have literally been to the ends of the earth with Forward Travel. Efficient and personalised service is a trademark of the company. Innovative and friendly. We love them.”

“Antarctica was simply superb. All in all, a wonderful, memorable trip, planning my bank heist so I can return.”

“Everything was perfect. It is the first time I have ever had all transfers and everything pre-arranged, and I have to say it makes things so easy. Everyone was on time, delightful and very helpful.”

“I want to particularly say thanks for The Singular advice. Oh, my goodness, what a place! It was simply perfect, and extremely difficult to leave. Great hiking, excellent excursions, outstanding food and wine, superb room, friendly yet discreet service. Divine.”

“Team Forward Travel, The Singular is exceptional… The architecture and design are our stuff! The staff excellent and the tours and attention to detail world class… Thank you for putting us here.”

“Can't thank you enough, everything was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!! The attention to detail and planning was spot on. You nailed it! It was such an amazing experience. One to be cherished forever, that’s two for us to be treasured forever ....... blessed!! Blessed that YOU (Forward Travel) organised both!!! THANK YOU”

“We found David to be very professional and courteous in his dealings with us. One of his best attributes is that he listened to what we wanted and not what he thought we should do. His associates/contacts in the countries that we visited were first class, punctual and very knowledgeable and nothing was a problem. We would recommend David at Forward Travel for any of your travel needs.”

“Thank you for organising such a wonderful tour of Cuba, Panama, Colombia & Ecuador for the four of us. We walked off the street into your agency not knowing what to expect and found a smiling person who listened and advised us on our requirements. A tour was then designed which covered our needs. The whole tour went exceptionally well with Guides, Drivers, Transport & Accommodation of the highest standard. We must not forget to mention the publication of itinerary which included all relevant information including e-tickets. How good this was at airports. Once again to Forward Travel, thanks for all the hard work in organising a trip we will not forget. We will gladly recommend your service to other people.”

“Such a great experience with Forward Travel. Very knowledgeable and their attention to detail is amazing. Highly recommended, thanks David!”

“Forward travel looked after my trip to Vietnam last November and it was an unbelievable experience. The level of detail in the itinerary was top class from start to finish. I would highly recommend choosing forward travel for your travel needs.”

“We have recently returned from a 4-week private tour around Ethiopia, Rwanda and Uganda organised by David from Forward Travel. What an amazing experience we had of the culture, natural sights and wildlife of these wonderful countries that are not experienced by many travellers. Everything was superbly organised by David who knew which the best local tour companies were to use and ensured we had very experienced guides who ensured we had a great time. We highly recommend Forward Travel.”

“We just had an African trip organized by David's Forward travel in July 2025. It was so incredible to experience the warmth of African hospitality through its beautiful landscape, watching the spectacular wildlife in the vast wilderness of Kenya and Tanzania. All the stays he had organized were super comfortable and the food was great, which assured a healthy and comfortable trip throughout. The drivers were so experienced in navigating and well knowledgeable about the wildlife, which was quite phenomenal. I really appreciate that David had prepared a detailed itinerary for each day of the trip and every detail was well catered. Altogether it was a great and smooth trip we had, that we could carry a lot of beautiful memories home. We would highly recommend Forward travel for their great professionalism.”

“Spent an absolute amazing two weeks travelling through Vietnam that was booked through Forward Travel. We had David Smyth develop an itinerary that fitted all our needs and expectation, while adding that personal touch to ensure that we could experience the real Vietnam. No stone unturned and can’t commend David’s passion and commitment highly enough, in ensuring that our trip went off without a glitch. Cannot recommend Forward Travel enough and good to know that there are still smaller companies operating in the travel market that will go the extra mile to meet their customers’ expectations.”

“Our Japan tour was well planned and organised by David. Enjoyed the stay at the various cities, guides for local bus tours, city and inter-city travel arrangements and responsiveness from the operator. Highly recommend Forward Travel.”

“I recently returned from an unforgettable journey through Africa organised by Forward Travel, and I can honestly say it was the trip of a lifetime. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, from seamless transfers and knowledgeable local guides to incredible accommodations that immersed us in the beauty and culture of each destination. The wildlife experiences were simply breathtaking – seeing elephants, lions, giraffes, and rhinos in their natural habitat was beyond words. The team at Forward Travel clearly have a passion for creating meaningful travel experiences, and it showed in every aspect of the itinerary. What really stood out was the personal touch. They listened to what I wanted, added in their expert recommendations, and ensured everything ran smoothly from start to finish. I came home with not only amazing photographs, but also lifelong memories. If you’re looking for a truly immersive, well-organised, and memorable adventure in Africa, I cannot recommend Forward Travel highly enough.”

“David showed endless patience putting together a personal itinerary for me for Malawi. We were often in quite obscure parts of the country, but it all went beautifully and the experience exceeded our expectations.”