★★★★★ Best of Europe Featuring Oktoberfest, September 2026 My wife and I just got back from the Best of Europe Featuring Oktoberfest trip with Travel with Wes, hosted by Wes Mergard, and we're still smiling. Three cities (Amsterdam, Paris, and Munich), zero logistical headaches. I'll confess I was nervous going in. I found Wes on YouTube, and handing your vacation to a guy you've only met through a screen takes some nerve. Turns out the guy on camera is the real deal. Wes is a genuinely great guy, and I'm happy to report he's just as fun in person. His communication before the trip was outstanding too, so we knew what to expect well before we left. The trip didn't just meet my expectations, it blew right past them. Amsterdam gave us a private boat tour of the canals. Paris gave us one epic day of the Arc de Triomphe, the catacombs, and the Eiffel Tower, capped off with a group meal we'll be talking about for years. And Oktoberfest? Well, it's Oktoberfest. An outstanding day, and I'll leave it at that. Our group was small, just seven of us, and the other five travelers were all wonderful people, so the meals and outings felt like hanging out with friends. There was also plenty of free time at every stop to wander on our own. Wes's planning was worth every penny. Thinking about booking? Do it. And Wes, if you're reading this, we've already tried goading you into an Italy trip. Consider this review a formal request. We'll be first in line! Highly recommended.

Best travel guide! Wes put together a great trip. Plenty of insightful info about every place we visited. His itinerary and travel connections were easily accessible. Great group of people!!!

we had the greatest trip everything was perfect and well planned wes is best travel agent/ guide we will travel with wes again soon

Banff July 2026 It’s been two weeks since we returned home from our tour of Banff and the Canadian Rockies. I waited to write a review to see if any of the astonishment of the trip would wear off; it didn’t every time I show friends the pictures of the Banff Gondola to Lake Louise and everything in-between it brings back an immediate smile and lasting memories. Banff was not on our radar however when talking to friends it always came up as a bucket list destination. Our close friends Bob and Sue suggested the trip to us so we checked out the itinerary on Wes’s site. The initial impression was a lot of hiking with folks much younger than my wife, 69 and me 71. We decided to call and speak directly with Wes about our main concern of not enjoying the trip because we couldn’t keep up with the others and would miss out on seeing the beauty of the area. This was not the case at all, I was able to complete all the hikes and for the folks who were hesitant Wes had arranged much shorter hikes. Every part of Wes’s itinerary worked out smoothly from the airport shuttle to and from Banff to the daily planned bus excursions. We had the same bus driver each day in Banff who was extremely knowledgeable about the National Parks, wildlife and winter life in the area. Chloe, our bus driver, and one of the many Aussie in Banff complimented Wes’s knowledge of the area. On the trip Wes had a new employee in training for future Banff trips, Luke. Luke is great addition to team Wes as he helped with the photo taking and overall success. Plus those peanut butter and banana sandwiches were the bomb. Overall this adventure exceeded our expectations and is highly recommended as the most inclusive tour of the Banff Canadian Rockies. We’ll be looking to join Wes on future trips! Ed & Melissa

The first thing that comes to mind after our amazing trip with Wes is just how easy he made the entire planning process! The only thing we had to do was purchase our airline tickets; Wes handled everything else. After researching Banff, we realized that visiting all the spots on our list typically requires juggling shuttle reservations or navigating difficult parking. Wes took care of every logistical detail. The number of sites we saw in just one week was incredible. If we had tried to do this on our own, we would have been lucky to experience even half of what we did. The cost of the trip is a great value for everything you get. Wes does a great job at keeping costs down while maintaining a 5-star experience. If you planned this on your own, your expenses would definitely be higher. Key highlights of the experience included: - Expert Planning: Every day was perfectly mapped out. - Private Transport: Our small group had a private tour bus and driver, avoiding the larger commercial buses. - Thoughtful Details: On our longer days, delicious lunches were packed and ready for us. - Daily Tips: He knew exactly when to hike or canoe to avoid crowds and gave great dinner recommendations. - Professional Photography: Wes is so skilled! He was always there to get the perfect shot, and you will love the photos he sends. You’ll likely end up with a new profile picture! - Group Dynamics: We loved meeting new people. The relationships we developed made the trip so much fun! Saying every little detail was covered is an understatement; it was truly a world-class experience. We were 100% satisfied and credit Wes entirely for making the trip so memorable. We recommend booking with him without any hesitation—you will not regret it! Dawn & Erik