(105 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Gail Hummel

Madison, WI
Areas of Expertise...current favs!

Areas of expertise -

  • South Africa- Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park, Zambezi River, Capetown, Cape of Good Hope, Chapman's Peak, Table Mountain, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch (wine country), Mala Mala Game Reserve
  • Italy - ...
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Paris, Giverny, Beaches of Normandy, and St. Malo

Mont St. Michel at low tide and on a rainy day.
Mont St. Michel at low tide and on a rainy day.

France is personal to me. My grandpa was in WWI in No Man's Land and brought his medals and his injuries back when he returned. A visit to France also means the shining lights of Paris, the Louvre, the street cafes, and a no nonsense culture that captures romance, history, revolution, and unparalleled cuisine. Avalon Waterways moved us effortlessly between the hustle and bustle of Paris, through the coastal waterways of the American Cemetery and the Beaches of Normandy, then onward to the English Channel where we visited Mont. St. Michel and saw the swirling tides (and the foolhardy people out on the flats as they were rising - yikes). A two night stay in St. Malo wrapped it all together with more dramatic tides and a Breton culture I had been unfamiliar with. These seafaring and tradition loving people welcome you in to share their world, but still they are the French and they have their ways. I loved it so much, I am returning next summer for more. Interested in 'their ways'? Reach out. I would love to tell the tales because there are many.

My Reviews

33 of 52 people found this review helpful
10 Year Anniversary Trip to Ireland
Working with Gail was BEYOND incredible! Her knowledge and expertise was extremely helpful, plus when we had a few glitches with our tour, she went above and beyond to get us satisfaction for our troubles. Burkhalter needs to give this woman a raise!!!! The term "dog with a bone" comes to mind. When we were having troubles with some of the companies we were staying with Gail went to bat and didn't back down! I would whole-heartedly recommend Gail to anyone needing assistance with their travel plans! We won't hesitate to use her for our next adventure!
By  Schluter's  from  Sauk City, WI
Traveled to  Ireland ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Gail Hummel responded:
Your praise is so appreciated and I enjoyed working with you and your family. I wish things had gone more smoothly, but your ability to adapt and be creative saved the day! Where to next?

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27 of 41 people found this review helpful
Beyond the Call of Duty
Gail was terrific in helping us plan an Alaskan adventure and then super in addressing the pandemic disruptions. We highly recommend her.
By  Mike and Kathleen  from  Madison, WI
Traveled to  Alaska ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Gail Hummel responded:
Mike, It was a pleasure working with your group and a disappointment when we had to shut it down due to Covid-19. However, when the time is right, the adventure still awaits and it will be a go! Thank you for your kind words. Gail

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33 of 53 people found this review helpful
Amazing Trip!
Gail is very knowledgeable and easy to work with.
By  Mary & Todd  from  Middleton, WI
Traveled to  Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Gail Hummel responded:
Mary & Todd, There were a lot of moving pieces and it was fun and challenging to create the perfect Thailand trip. Where to next? I appreciate your business! Gail

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33 of 54 people found this review helpful
Wonderful, care free Jamaican vacation
Gail made booking our trip so easy and worry free! Plus she added in a bunch of extra tips that helped make our the trip the best we've ever had, and we like to travel a lot. We had a cancelled flight on the way home, and with two small kids traveling internationally that was not good news. Before we could even get to the front of the customer service line Gail had us booked on a different flight just a few hours later. We will definitely be using Gail for our next vacation!
By  Happy traveler  from  Verona, WI
Traveled to  Jamaica ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Gail Hummel responded:
It was my pleasure working with you and your family! I am at your service when you're ready for your next trip! Gail

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22 of 33 people found this review helpful
Best trip
Gail was awesome. Always answered my questions and was very patient and thorough.
By  John  from  Madison Wisconsin
Traveled to  Riviera Nayarit ~ Mexico ~ Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Gail Hummel responded:
Hi John! I'm so glad you got your trip in before the world stopped traveling due to covid-19. Things will open back up and I look forward to working with you and your family when they do. Gail

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Destination Expert:

  • France

Travel Specialist:

  • Arts & Culture
  • Bespoke Travel
  • European Culture
  • Independent Travel
  • Luxury

Top Travel Partners:

  • Tauck
  • Kensington
  • Silversea
  • Abercrombie & Kent
  • Alexander & Roberts

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