Riverside Tours And Travel

140 reviews

5711 Bowden Rd Ste# 2, Jacksonville, FL 32216

www.riversidetoursandtravel.com

+19045687094

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Riverside Tours And Travel is a Travel agency located at 5711 Bowden Rd Ste# 2, Jacksonville, FL 32216. It has received 140 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

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MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9AM-5PM
Thursday9AM-5PM
Friday9AM-5PM
Saturday9AM-5PM
Sunday9AM-5PM

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  • The address of Riverside Tours And Travel: 5711 Bowden Rd Ste# 2, Jacksonville, FL 32216

  • Riverside Tours And Travel has 4.9 stars from 140 reviews

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  • "This was a fabulous trip and here’s why we love our travel agent: #4"

    "If I could give 0 stars I would"

    "Mary is simply the best"

    "We can't thank Mary enough for helping us pick our honeymoon spot! We LOVED Antigua and Sandals and could not have picked a better place"

    "Since the start of the global pandemic, the travel industry has been turned upside down"

Reviews

  • Chad Marlowe

This was a fabulous trip and here’s why we love our travel agent: #4.  They Knew Stuff We Didn't Our agents knowledge was staggering.  Did we know not to miss the Chocolate Party, or where the best restaurants are?  No, but our travel agent did.  They knew what to do and who can help make it all happen. Hotels, restaurants, tour guides, extra adventures — they know how to put it all together for a smooth and memorable trip. #3.  Their Relationships Are Key To us, even more important  than a great relationship between the tour company and the travelers is the one between the travel company's staff and their preferred services, like hotels, tour guides, drivers, etc.  Because the company seeks out and works with great businesses and individuals, the traveler gets the best.  Do I know how to find the company that makes sure that our excursions ran smoothly? No, I do not — but this travel company does, so we are covered. # 2.  They Have Buying Power First, the company was completely respectful of our budget and priorities.  Never felt pressured to “buy more” or upgrade constantly. Second, because of those relationships mentioned above, this travel company could give us truly wonderful options at our comfortable price point.  Lovely hotels,  delicious food, and amazing excursions  — not likely to be affordable  if we were assembling this trip ourselves.  Strong partnerships between this travel company and these folks benefit the traveler most of all. # 1   They Make Things Happen Throughout our time working/traveling with this company, we always felt they were going above and beyond for all involved.  Example:  Flying a grooms and wives family and friends from different parts of the country to Jamaica for an all inclusive wedding? Of course! The old saying “ You could make a wish, or you could make it happen” is spot on and really is the core of this travel company's business model.  And who benefits? Everyone involved, including these two lucky travelers.

  • Ruth Yabut

If I could give 0 stars I would. I just got off the phone with Mary (who I assume is the owner) today and she was one of the rudest and most condescending people I've ever interacted with. I never write reviews on virtually anything, but the way she made me feel demanded I do something. My husband and I are looking to travel to Mexico this year and I gave her information on what we're looking to do including other quotes we've received as we were seeking the best option. Mary rudely cut me off in the middle of what I was saying and claimed how she has celebrities and Jaguars players as clients and that what she would have to do for me would be a waste of her time among other things. After telling her that she was really rude and offensive, she gave absolutely no validation or any real apology, but instead doubled down on her horrifying customer service with snarky ending remarks. My husband and I book significant trips yearly so I understand travel companies wanting to focus on specific clientele and travel budgets, but her attitude towards me was incredibly condescending, belittling and oddly cruel. She could have simply communicated she wasn't the best fit for my needs, but instead she insulted me and treated a potential customer like garbage. I cannot fathom how someone with that customer service acumen has received 5 star reviews, and I felt it was important to let other prospective researchers know that this organization is not friendly or agreeable to deal with.

  • Matt Juber

Mary is simply the best. My wife and I scheduled our honeymoon this year to Jamaica. Mary helped us get an upgraded room, including butler service and club Mobay (highly recommend them both!). Tropical Storm/hurricane Eta was coming through Miami, our original airport to get on the flight to Jamaica. Mary called us the day before and was able to get us on another flight (with only 3 seats left) to route through Charlotte to make sure we got to Jamaica ON TIME and we did not have to spend the night in the airport in Miami. Planning a wedding/honeymoon during a pandemic is stressful enough. I figure that most travel agents would give you a website to go to with "frequently asked questions" on the ins and outs of traveling and airlines. Mary actually spontaneously went to Jamaica because of the number of questions she was getting from her clients in order to experience FIRST HAND how travel was. She then called me THE SAME DAY she got back into the states and told me step by step what happened, what to expect, and every detail to make sure my wife and I did not encounter any obstacles that would make traveling and the stay at the resort stressful. I have been and will be referring all of my friends and family to Mary when traveling. Again, she is simply the best.

  • Melissa M

We can't thank Mary enough for helping us pick our honeymoon spot! We LOVED Antigua and Sandals and could not have picked a better place. We knew we wanted to honeymoon in the Caribbean and spend our days laying on a beach but that was it! I am very indecisive and Mary was so patient, friendly and helpful. She even offered for me to come to her office to discuss options in greater detail. She listened to what kind of vacation we were looking for and gave her suggestions while staying within our budget. I'm so glad she gave us her honest opinion and recommended the Mediterranean side of the resort, I thought I wanted to be on the Caribbean side but we loved staying in a Mediterranean club walk-out room. We were both blown away by the resort. The service was excellent, the room was great, everything was so clean and the food was amazing. Everything exceeded our expectations and the beach was never crowded. We snorkeled, kayaked and sailed but other than that it was laying on the beach sipping frozen drinks! Mary did a great job picking out the best resort for us! Everything ran so smoothly thanks to her. When we are ready for our next trip we are coming back to Riverside Tour and Travel!

  • Clarence Curry III

Since the start of the global pandemic, the travel industry has been turned upside down. Today I wanted to take the opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to Mary and Riverside Tours for ALL the work that she did for me. I know that creating the best travel/proposal experience for a client is not always an easy job, although you make it seem so effortless. So, thank you for inspiring your clients to travel with a company/individual that puts customer care front of mind. Thank you for the adventurous souls you have introduced to style of travel during a hectic time. Thank you for your dedication! For the early mornings texts, for the late night call backs, for the long calls to set things right, for the passions stirred, for the dreams you helped create. From your friends in PA, we are here for you and again thank you for helping change the way people see the world of travel. Your generosity and availability on my special day will never be forgotten. If you want an individual and a company that truly cares.....Riverside Tours is what you need and want!

  • Karley Michels

I booked with with Mary for my all inclusive trip to Jamaica & I’m so happy I did. Mary kept me updated on my flight information through the process. She made sure to send my transportation information weeks in advance, and she made sure I was updated on any new information from the resort or airlines at all times. Our first flight out of CVG was delayed, so we were unable to catch our connecting flight from Dallas to Jamaica. We had to spend the night in Dallas that evening. One quick call to Mary and she was able to get our reservation at the resort pushed back one day so we were able to stay an extra night. She also moved our airline reservation coming back to the US without any extra costs. I am absolutely blown away by her professionalism and quickness. Mary was an absolute godsend for this trip. She made the experience more relaxed and stress free. I am so thankful for her. I will absolutely be using their services for any vacations in the future and recommending her to any and all friends & family members.

  • Ryan Stewart

If you're wondering if you should use a travel agent or plan your travel yourself, do yourself the biggest favor and call these folks right now. I've been working with Jen W. and am in awe of how much she's been able to do for me. Of course a travel agent can book stuff for you, but what I didn't realize is how valuable their experience with destinations and vendors actually is. Jen has taken the time to get to know me, and is able to recommend places or cruises that are exactly what I wanted. She's able to think of things that I would have overlooked like shuttle transfers or access to subways/trains to make sure my vacations are seamless. All I have to do is enjoy! I have told everybody I know about Jen. There's no gimmick here - these are just down-to-earth folks who are dang good at what they do. I travel frequently, so I'm very grateful for the mental load of planning, booking, monitoring, etc. that Jen has taken off of me. She's truly made my life easier. I can't recommend enough.

  • Kristen Paulson

My husband and I used Mary to book our 10 year anniversary trip to a Sandals resort after my sister used her to book her honeymoon. Mary was AWESOME. She was very quick with communication, and was so sweet about working with us and our differing ideas of a relaxing vacation and the million times we changed our minds (sorry, Mary!). We live in Tennessee, but Mary was great about email/phone communication. We ended up having a more perfect trip than we imagined thanks to Mary’s insight. This is the second “real” vacation we have taken together, so our hopes were set pretty high. The resort was beautiful and spotless, the staff was incredibly friendly, the food was incredible, the beaches were beautiful and there were lots of adventures for us to go on. Our trip to St Lucia was so much more than we hoped for. Mary was really able to figure out what we were looking for, and we will absolutely be using her again to book future trips - hopefully in less than ten years! Thanks, Mary!!

  • Ciara Albritton

My husband and I had left over flight credit to use by August but during the Covid pandemic we were not sure where or when we would be able to travel. Mary helped us with travel last Sept. for my best friends wedding in Jamaica and did a great job navigating around flight changes and chaos from an unexpected hurricane. Remembering this I reached out to the expert about our best options. She told us Mexico was still relatively easy and safe to travel to at this time. She gave me a few resort options along with a couple amazing deals for a room we couldn’t pass up! She was so helpful answering all my questions as well as arranging all our documents, transfers, and any other little touches to make our trip special. She reached out to me a few days before our trip to answer any last minute questions and give me advice about excursions, Mexico, and the airport we would be traveling to. She made our trip run seamlessly and we will definitely be using Mary again for our future trips!

  • Riley Foster

Folks let me Tell you if you’re on the fence about hiring a travel agent get off it. Mary Fowler and her team are simply the best at what they do. We’ve now booked our fourth trip with riverside tours and travel, and I couldn’t imagine booking a trip without the help of Mary. She works tirelessly day and night for her customers and family and I say family because that’s how they treat you. This time around Mary help me book a trip extremely short notice and got my wife and I everything we desire to trip for a very affordable price so again thank you Mary for all your hard work and truly shows that you care about your customers. We will be a lifelong customers of Riverside tours and travel . So again, if you’re thinking about using a travel, agent look no further than the riverside tours and travel, Mary and her team will get you taken care of and give you the best trip you could imagine. Hassle free . We wont travel without Mary @ Riverside tours and travel

  • Brittany E

We used Mary to book a family member’s destination wedding. Mary was accommodating and attentive UNTIL the wedding was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These are unprecedented times and what should be happy times for the bride and groom quickly turned into extra stress and poor communication from Mary. She seemed to not acknowledge the pandemic, only citing that the bride and groom decided to go a different direction. I was disappointed with the lack of compassion as the wedding had to be cancelled, her level of professionalism and her minimal efforts to follow up regarding refunds for guests. Many guests had to reach out to her directly. She also did not confirm addresses to mail refunds or offer the option to refund it to the original method of payment. It seems she was willing to help until her commissions were off the table. Keep this in mind when using her services. Very disappointed.

  • Party Solution Entertainment (PSE)

Mary and her team are the definition of professional. They have sent my family on a destination wedding to Mexico and it was flawless. They have helped dozens or our brides plan their honeymoons all with A++++ Experienced. We highly recommend Riverside Tours and Travel. Thank You Mary + Team for all you do for our clients. 4year edit. Mary has continued to send us on trip year after year. This is number four. Her expertise on knowing these properties inside and out is unmatched. Being in the wedding industry we hear all the horror stories of using travel agents without the property experience, Mary knows the vibe of the whole property she is sending you to and that is priceless. Thank you Mary for all and everything you do for my family and my couples. We will continue to use Riverside Tours and recommend everyone to you always. ~ Dj Kevin (Party Solution Entertainment)

  • Amy Kadlubowski

I highly recommend Mary Fowler at Riverside Tours and Travel. We met Mary in 2014 when she helped us plan our destination wedding to St Lucia. Mary took all of the stress out of planning the wedding and getting our family to St Lucia. Our wedding was in January and flights were being cancelled out of upstate NY due to severe snowing. She was able to reroute our family and everyone arrived in time for the wedding. We love the personalized service we receive with every trip Mary plans for us. She truly listens to you and evaluates your wishes for your trip. She is able to make the perfect recommendations as far as which resort, room category, island, country etc would fulfill your vacation dreams and budget. We continue to book our vacations with Mary and Riverside Tours and Travel year after year. I recommend her to all of my friends and family.

  • Jenelle Dunathan

My husband and I wanted to plan an amazing vacation to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We had never worked with a travel agent before. We googled travel agents in the area and Riverside Tours and Travel had great reviews so we reached out to them. Jen W responded and from there its history. Jen W was so patient with me as I communicated what we wanted and helped us work thru figuring out things we didn't even know we wanted or needed. She really helped us navigate the process and got everything set up for us, continuing to answer any questions we had along the way. The trip we took, on an Alaskan Cruise was AMAZING. Highly recommend it to anyone to see God's magnificent Alaskan creation in person. Pictures never do it justice. Thanks Jen W for all your help. Hoping this is the start of many more cruises.

  • Jonathan Lilley

Kimberly was nothing short of excellent. She was great to work with and helped us every step of the way. She was very honest as we were making our decision on where to go, which we really appreciated. Once we decided on a destination, she made sure that we were well prepared. She would check-in with us every so often to make we had everything squared away for the trip. She also sent us very detailed notes/tips sheets just prior to leaving, so we were very well prepared in terms of what we needed to bring and travel items we needed to take care of before the flight. She helped to make the trip as smooth as possible. We were celebrating our honeymoon and she truly went above and beyond. We could not recommend her enough and plan to use her again in the future.

  • Rich Backus

Though we came across Mary's business by chance, we are so very thankful we did. Mary has helped us with great diligence, sincerity, integrity, and effort to make sure all of our travels are successful. She has called us prior to trip departures, to brief us on things to expect through airports, customs, etc - providing us insider tips and information to make navigating new places much, much easier. She has emailed us instructions prior to return, again with helpful tips, advice, and navigation assistance that proved valuable in time savings. Mary and her team has such a wealth of helpful knowledge; working with the team truly takes measurable stress out of travel arrangements. 5 Stars A+++++. Highly recommended.

  • Sarah Bradtmueller

Mary was amazing with planning our destination wedding! She went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of. I loved communicating with her throughout the process and every guest that she dealt with praised her for her expertise. We were even having some hiccups with hurricane Dorian, and she made sure everything went perfectly, getting information to guests quickly, keeping them informed, and guiding them with decision making during a nerve wracking time. She helped me communicate with my wedding planners (which she did not need to do) and made sure I was taken care of on the wedding side AND travel side. Our wedding was perfect, and I look forward to our next trip with Mary as our travel agent!

  • Margaret Dickinson

Mary at Riverside tours and travel is the best Agent I have ever had for my travel needs. I live in NJ and use Mary in Jacksonville and refer my family and friends to Mary. I travel with family every year to Sandals if I ever have any type of issue I never have to worry because I know Mary will do her best to make it work. Mary always does her best to get you the best rate, she honest and will give you her honest opinion on your travel needs. Mary is for sure my Sandals goddess. Myself and my family love Riverside tours and travel and feel like Mary is family to us. If you haven’t booked with Mary at River side tours and travel you don’t know what your missing.

  • Mary Nettles

Mary was awesome! She helped us pick Sandals South Coast as our honeymoon destination. It was perfect for us and had everything we wanted! She’s so easy to get in touch with. She responds even late at night with last minute questions! She had all of the information about traveling during Covid. She recommended Club Mobay, and Im so glad that she did! I had no idea what it was before talking to her! It was so helpful when we arrived to the airport; we literally cut ahead of tons of people waiting in line for customs. Our honeymoon came together so easily thanks to Mary. I would 100% use her again! I wish I could do our honeymoon all over again.

  • jodi Hall

Riverside Tours and Travel sets the bar extremely high. Their knowledge of the travel industry is exceptional and they will handle every little detail of your trip. Absolutely amazing at what they do and I can guarantee you that you will have the most amazing trip ever if you allow them to handle all your travel needs. I would highly recommend everyone to put your trust and loyalty in their hands and let them handle all the details of your trip from the beginning to the end. We have been clients traveling with them for several years and they always make sure every detail is handled before, during and after our trip. Outstanding company!!!!

  • Gina Pierre

I came to Jen with a vision and a dream of what I wanted my 40th birthday to look like and Jen 100% delivered. I invited a group to help me celebrate and with all those different personalities I know it couldn't have been easy for Jen but she was always so calm and cool and willing to go above and beyond. Jen is very knowledgeable and accommodating. If there's a something she's not sure about, she will definitely find out and get back to you promptly. I just got back from my trip and I can't wait for the next one. If you're looking for a carefree booking to the best vacation of your life then PLEASE book with Jen Wells.

  • Gene/Sandy Secco

Mary Fowler did a great job making all the arrangements for our nieces wedding we attended in Cancun, Mexico. Mary kept us all well informed about the resort and all the documents we were going to need getting there and what we needed to do. There was 30 of us that went and resort Marina El Cid took very good care of us and made sure the wedding was amazing. I would recommend Riverside Tours and Mary Fowler to anyone that wants a worry free vacation. She is going to be the first person we call for our next trip. Thanks Mary for all you did to make this worry and stress free.

  • Molly and Tyler Sanders

Mary was absolutely incredible with helping us plan our honeymoon! From the start of our initial phone calls, going back and forth with honeymoon options, pricing, and excursions.. she went above and beyond for us! She was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had. This was our first big trip together and she made it perfect from start to finish! All flights and connections were made, transfers were set up without any issues, I mean she did amazing! We will definitely be using Mary again for our future trips and recommending her to our family and friends!

  • Tony W

Riverside Tours and Travel did an excellent job of planning our trip to Barbados. We had to reschedule this trip from last year due to the lengthy time it took to get our passports renewed during the pandemic. Mary and her staff made sure everything was correctly scheduled for this year and we were able to make our trip this without any hiccups. I would highly recommend Riverside Tours and Travel for all your travel needs. They take the stress out of planning for any trip. Thanks again for making our trip awesome with your personal touch and attention to detail.

  • Kevin Porter

We were referred to Riverside Tours and Travel by a friend. We met Mary and the rest was history. It was our firat visit to Sandals and we had a great time. Mary made the process simple and stress free. My wife and I have also referred friends and family to Mary. We booked a second big trip with 9 couples through Riverside Tours, but due to the COVID pandemic around the world we had to cancel. Once the health crisis is over we will call Riverside Tours and Travel to plan another great trip. Mary is friendly, professional and knowledgeable, so give her call!!

  • Shawn Woodward

Mary is an absolute godsend… If you are thinking about doing any travel, please understand that since 2020 the reliability of airports are not that good. We had the airline cancel a flight which made us stay in Irving Texas for the night and miss our first day of vacation in Jamaica. Mary got our vacation changed so our first day would be the day we arrived, and also extended our stay by one day, and took care of all of the flight changes. Without her connections and expertise, that would not have happened will definitely use this travel agent again.

  • Renetter Randolph

We are truly thankful to God that We were introduced to Ms Mary at Riverside Tours & Travel. Her professionalism, knowledge and approchable personality make for the perfect Travel agent. Ms. Mary made a difficult situation easy With her witty yet persistent technique, we were able to travel to Montego Bay Jamaica with our friends at a late notice. Based on our experience that Ms. Mary provided for travel to Jamaica, we have already requested her services for travel later this year. We have made her our permanent travel Agent. The Randolph’s

  • Chasiti Berry

We used Riverside Tours & Travel once again for a trip to Jamaica in June 2020, which was postponed due to COVID. Mary was able to move our trip to February 2021 which was also postponed weeks before the date. She immediately called to provide the news and suggested we go to the same resort but in Mexico. She rebooked, assisted with flight and found personal transportation at no extra cost. We actually ended up saving money. The customer service is exceptional and as always Mary makes you feel like your her only client. I highly recommend!!

  • Megan Stephan

Mary is absolutely incredible! This was the first time we used a travel agent and I do not think we will ever travel again with out Mary’s help... she kept us informed of our options BEFORE they were made available to the public(our travel was booked during this Covid-19 pandemic) she saved us hours at the airport, kept in constant contact, and arranged a room upgrade after our original resort closed. She truly made our 5year anniversary unforgettable. Call Mary and save yourself the headaches that come along with travel!

  • Katie Wilson

Mary is simply amazing. I could not have asked for anyone better to plan our trip. We will continue to use her for our future vacations as a couple and a family. She is so very helpful and picked out an amazing place for our family to visit. We had such an amazing time thanks to her. We look forward to the next trip. This vacation went without any hitches and was easy all around. We are so thankful for Mary and Riverside Tours and Travel. Hands down, one of the best vacation planners we have ever used.

  • clarence y

OMG where do i start Ms.Mary was a BLESSING for me and my family's first time out off the country with a pandemic going on and all. From months and weeks before we even left she basically walked us through everything step bye step to b honest we really didn't do anything besides sign our names alot lol cause Mary took care of everything we mean everything. We r going on another family trip and basically we will not deal with anyone else but Mary with Rivrside Tours and Travel for any of our vacations

  • Vanessa Fanning

Hi Monica, I just had to write you a note of THANKS for everything that you did for Kelly and myself. We had an absolutely wonderful time. After having to postpone our cruise from May 2020 to July 2022, and then from July to September, I didn't think that I could wait that long, but it was well worth the wait. We could not have done it without you. I will always refer to you as "my" travel agent. Rest assured that I will be calling on you again, perhaps sooner than later. Be blessed, Vanessa

  • Cole Query

I thought Kimberly was phenomenal from start to finish. Helped my wife and I navigate international travel, booked the most relaxing vacation we’ve ever been on, and also excursions on the island. She had experience at St. Lucia and provided solid recommendations. Although we went with a more relaxed and romantic resort, she knew it was the better fit for our honeymoon. But had we wanted something more active she had other recommendations. Definitely will be using her moving forward.

  • Valerie West Chamberlain

I absolutely love to travel and have used Riverside Tours and Travel since my first cruise in 2010. Mary has gone above and beyond expectations for every trip she has planned for me. This has included 3 family trips and a European cruise. Each trip has been stress free, thanks to Mary's diligence. She will not steer you wrong and will give you her honest opinion. This is why I have loved going through Riverside Tours and Travel and will continue to do so during the upcoming years!

  • Jocelyn Sattersten

Mary was incredibly helpful the minute my husband and I e-mailed her inquiring about travel destinations for a quick getaway. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the different resorts we may be interested in based on our preferences, and helped us dial in on the perfect resort for our quick vaca. The entire process was seamless and we were relieved to not have to worry about any of the little details. Mary took care of it all. Thank you Mary and Riverside Tours and Travel!

  • Riesa Lewis

Mary & her team were great to work with. They made sure that all our travel docs were up to date, kept us in the loop regarding COVID tests, etc. I appreciated all the updates. We booked a vacation with Riverside to Sandals Negril (first time at Sandals). The vacation itself was underwhelming and we plan to never visit another Sandals resort again; this was Sandals' fault, not Riverside. We would consider using Riverside in the future to book a non-Sandals vacation.

  • Rachel Murray

When we needed help planning an Alaskan Cruise for my in laws 50th anniversary, I reached out to Riverside travel and Jen W. Jen planned every single detail- flights, transfers, hotels- and even made an adorable printout with their itinerary that we presented them as a surprise. It was a moment we’ll never forget. My in-laws were thrilled and their trip has gone off without a hitch. We will always use Jen W. and Riverside Travel for all of our future travel needs.

  • Katrina Fissel

We were looking into planning a Mediterranean cruise and found Jen W. She was absolutely wonderful to work with! She was extremely friendly and no matter how many questions I had she was quick with a response. If she didn't immediately know she knew who to contact and was still able to provide us answers with a quick turn around time. We had the trip of a lifetime and are ready to plan the next one! Thank you Jen for making that happen and being a part of it!

  • Emily Hester-Hotte

We recently worked with Jen W to book a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas for our group. Jen is amazing! She was very quick to respond to questions and requests. She made the booking process SUPER easy for everyone from our first time cruisers to our experience cruisers, making sure we all knew the requirements for cruising and were prepared for boarding. We will definitely be working with her again in the future. Thank you Jen!!

  • Tom Shull

This is my first use of a travel agent since the 80's. I'm OCD and normally like to handle all of my travel details myself, but with this trip we were trying to coordinate five different cruise reservations. Jen handled everything wonderfully, ensuring we had all of our proper documents, ensured the timing, and that we all had dinner together at the same time. She stayed in regular contact so there was never any wondering or mystery.

  • Bruce Terrell

Jen W was absolutely fabulous! We have dealt with other travel agents before and she was the best one yet! Her recommendations were spot on! She checked in on us while we were in Jamaica to make sure all was going as planned! (No one has EVER done that before!) Will definitely be using her and this agency again! She got us a great value for what we wanted and explained some things that made the whole trip smooth!!

  • Jill Wells

Mary and her team were simply amazing! Mary advised us every step of the way and was so patient and communicative with us. We had not ever taken a trip that was to an all inclusive resort and were new to international travel. She allayed our fears and made it a seamless process. We will definitely utilize her services in the future. And her recommendation for Club Mobay services in Jamaica was on point!

  • Ronda Powers

It was such a pleasure working with Mary! She handled everything for our recent trip to Punta Cana, DR. This was my first time being out of the country and she answered all my questions quickly and professionally. And boy did I have a lot of questions as our trip got closer! She was very patient and never made me feel dumb. I can't wait to book our next adventure with her!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • Robert Foster

We had our daughter and granddaughter go on a trip to London and Scotland for her birthday. Jennifer did all the arrangements for the tour and it went off without any issues. She was even answering questions we had on the day of departure. I would absolutely recommend using them for any trips or vacations. They have also been wonderful setting up our Alaska vacation for next year.

  • L MD

Jen was amazing, everytime we had a question or concern she answered our call. Every detail of the trip from Jacksonville FL to Seattle, WA and our final destination Alaska was planned perfectly. We had an fabulous experience. We already have Jen planning the next adventure. We highly recommend, and encourage you to call Jen to plan your adventure, you will not be disappointed.

  • Dana Clinch*

I came to Jen Problem free, and that soon came to an erupted end. I tell you Jen has the patience of Job, a miracle worker! she's fantastic! She provided excellent customer service, and kept me in my budget! You can't get any better than that! she's absolutely amazing. Thank you so much -Jen for your hard work and diligence. You are a true sweetheart, and I appreciate you.❤️

  • Rob Strauss

If you're looking to travel without worrying about a thing, Mary is exactly the person for you. She is responsive, personable, knowledgeable, and by the far the best agent I've ever worked with. Can't wait to work with her on our next trip!! She helped us plan our honeymoon to Barbados during the peak of the pandemic and made sure we understood every little thing we needed.

  • Jennifer Scheiber

I have worked with both Mary and Macie and they are THE BEST!!! I don't live in Florida but choose to use Riverside because they have shown me over and over again how easy they make it for me to book my vacations. They take care of everything and always suggest the right destination that I'm looking for. I already have my next trip booked with them. I HIGHY RECOMMEND them.

  • Tammy McDaniels

Jen W... can't say enough great things! Recently took the trip-Taste of Ireland. It was an awesome experience. Jen made everything so easy and smooth. All we had to do is pack, she was always there for us and answered all our questions no matter how silly and at all hours of the day. She definitely went above and beyond. We are already planning our next trip. Tammy M.

  • Allies Lewis

Her service is just phenomenal, she made my destination wedding in Jamaica TOP SHELF!!. She constantly checks flights for best prices and layover and connection times for your entire party. I had 40 guests and she handled every one with ease. She's always professional, but your best gal pal when you need!. I already have my anniversary booked with her for next year.❤❤

  • Health Kick

It was an awesome experience to visit the Holyland!!! Dr. Monica Ford-Davis helped prepare me for the trip of a lifetime. The experience was smooth from beginning to end! She is extremely resourceful and didn’t mind researching issues and problem solving difficult situations I encountered. I could not imagine trying to take this special journey without her. #

  • Todd Smith

Jen W. Did a wonderful job of putting our Oceania Cruise together at the last minute. She answered every question, suggested ideas and let us know she was available 24/7. The tour of the West Indies was very interesting. Beautiful warm weather while it was freezing back home. Our timing was very fortunate! We enjoyed our peaceful “Christmas Vacation”!

  • Hallie Kritsas

Jen W was wonderful getting my friends and I all booked and ready to go on our cruise on the Independence of the Seas (Royal Caribbean). She kept us updated with our ship, deals, and everything leading up with things such as the vaccination requirements. I will definitely be booking through Jen W. again in the future, she was a delight! -Hallie K

  • Katie Arter

Mary was amazing in helping us with our honeymoon to Jamaica. She assisted with all details from our flight, resort stay and fun activites while there. She is very personable and we still hear from her every year on our Anniversary. We will definitely stick with her with our future travel needs. Thank you again for a very memorable experience.

  • D

We worked with Megan for our trip to Turks and Caicos. Megan is responsive, attentive, and very knowledgeable. She scheduled our accommodations and travel requests, while being respectful of our budget and preferences. She was available before, during, and after our trip. We would definitely use this company again for our travel needs. Thanks!

  • Stephanie Wright

It was a pleasure booking with Monica of Riverside Tours and Travel. She provided us with tour recommendations, kept us up to date with Covid protocols and provided list of travel must haves for packing. Monica made herself available to answer all travel related questions and we appreciated the monthly reminders to prepare us for the trip.

  • Jeannie Techera

Jen W is an amazing travel agent. We went to Secrets at St. James Jamaica and her assistance with arranging all travel bookings and excursions went without a hitch! She is very attentive and. Kept us informed of any changes before and during and checked on us after. Professional but super friendly will definitely book with her again!!!

  • Karen Luensman

We had an amazing honeymoon trip thanks to all the advice, input, and details handled by Kimberly. From suggesting a resort closer to the airport, to recommending the Club Mobay fast pass through customs, to adding a special package to our trip, Kimberly’s expertise and vast experience benefited us greatly every step of the way.

  • Melissa Wehrmeyer

Jen W we could not have done this corporate group cruise without you! Every change/add/delete/add again we threw at you, you were amazing!! All the crazy questions we had, you got the answers. Even handling some charges after our cruise….. we can’t thank you enough. We are all looking forward to it next year!

  • shirley carpenter

A BIG shout out to Megan Sams for all she did for us booking our cruise with Princess Cruises to Alaska!!! She's the best!!! She was right on top of all and any changes and no "stupid" question on my part ever went unanswered!!! Highly recommend her and Riverside Tours for any of your travel needs!! ❤️

  • Dana Murray

Mary Fowler is one of the best in the business. She has booked my travel for years. Countless trips, from all inclusive resorts, to Mountain get aways.. Very professional, very attentive to our needs and when things aren't perfect. SHE's on it. I would highly recommend her. Thanks Mary for all you do.

  • Charles McBurney

Megan did a fantastic job in helping make my wife and my 25th wedding anniversary in Italy special. The hotels she booked were incredible and the advice and directions she provided for everything from transportation to tickets was on target. We'll be back to her and Riverside Tours and Travel again!

  • Jena Ryan

My husband and I had THE BEST experience with this agency. Mary and her team provide consistency and commitment to your vacation and event. I truly could not have planned this trip without the information, communication, knowledge and personal experience she was able to provide us. 10/10 recommend!

  • Dakota Bell

The owner is excellent and strives for perfection. Mary was able to handle last minute details late at night and was always one message away while on the trip to answer any questions I had. Riverside travel will be the only travel agency I use from this point forward. She won’t let you down!

  • DM P

I have been working with Mary for a few years now. She is amazing at what she does!! She has helped me plan numerous business trips for our company. She is always available and super helpful. She will always be my "Go To Subject Matter Expert" on all things travel!! I highly recommend her!

  • Amanda Bramer

Mary is just flat out amazing, there’s not a better way to describe het quite honestly. She goes above and beyond what is asked of her to give whomever a wonderful experience and trip. I would recommend her services to anyone that asks for a travel agent. I will be a customer for life!!

  • Katherine George

Megan Sams did a wonderful job in booking our cruise for December. She was even able to get us the veteran’s on board credits even after we had paid for our booking. Megan makes sure her clients are taken care of. She also keeps up with any changes that occur related to your trip.

  • Victoria Shami

Mary Fowler was such a pleasure to work with! She helped me plan my honeymoon and I would have been completely lost in the process without her. She was extremely knowledgeable about international travel, especially during Covid. I can’t wait to book my next vacation through her!!

  • Sheena Hem

Jen W made our trip very successful! She worked very hard to make sure our family had the best trip. This was our first time on a cruise and it was amazing! Jen was available anytime I had a question. I will continue to use this company whenever I am planning my family vacations!

  • kelly comella

Mary’s help was incredibly valuable to us in the planning of our wedding-moon and allowed our trip to be as stress free as we could have ever hoped. This was our first time working with her but it certainly will not be our last! Thank you for all of you suggestions and efforts!

  • Terryl Speer

Jennifer Wells got my family an amazing deal and package on a Celebrity Equinox Cruise. It was an amazing cruising experience and was my 1st time using a travel agent. I will never go back. She had my families best interest at heart and it really showed in the deal she got us.

  • Mitch Buchanan

Mary was an absolute pleasure to work with. She made the entire experience from start to finish an extremely enjoyable experience. She was extremely responsive and full of insight and recommendations which led to the most amazing trip for us! Would highly recommend to anyone!

  • Megan Sams

Mary has booked many vacations from us in the past few years and she makes it very easy. She is the true definition of a travel agent- knowledgeable, friendly and follows up if things at the resort aren’t 100% perfect! Couldn’t ask for a better travel agent to work with!

  • Dollie Wygant

Jen W. with Riverside Tours & Travel was wonderful to work. Jen planned our cruise vacation. She was very helpful and kind. She went above and beyond to help us with any concerns or adjustments we needed to be made. Riverside Tours and Travel is greatly recommended.

  • Jeanne Karst

Mary booked our trip within our budget and kept us informed up until our departure. We enjoyed the club level accommodations that gave us door to door service to our room and ongoing concierge service. We will definitely be using Riverside Tours and Travel again!

  • Aubrey Schwoyer

We have worked with Mary and her team over the past 5+ years and I would never choose anyone else for our travel needs. She is honest, caring, compassionate and goes above and beyond for her clients. I have referred many clients to her and will continue to do so!

  • Tawanza Robinson

I met Mary flower from Riverside and tours in 2015 it was my first time dealing with a traveling agent and she has been nothing but awesome every year when planning my vacations. I highly recommend her to plan yours. Thank you Mrs. Mary sincerely Tawanza Robinson

  • patricia wells

Just returned from a Mediterranean Cruise on NCL all arranged by Jen W. She walked me through all the requirements especially those related to COVID testing - when, where, which test. Everything went smoothly and we had a trip of a lifetime. Thanks, Jen!

  • DONNA STATON

Excellent customer service- no detail left unchecked. Mary goes above and beyond for her clients and will find you the best deal out there. She is a true professional and her travel expertise is unmatched. I Highly recommend Riverside Tours and Travel !!

  • Nicole Foster

We love Riverside Tours and Travel! We are first time cruisers and Jen W got us all set up and made our trip very enjoyable. She was always available and was quick to answers any questions or concerns. Working with her was a great experience.

  • Tatum

Mary planned & executed the most amazing destination wedding to Jamaica at Sandals Royal Caribbean for our *85* guests!!! She was always available and responded immediately. We even booked a last minute honeymoon the week before we left and

  • Debra Stewart

Mary took care of my family and friends as if we were Kings and Queens. Great experience from booking, to Flying to transportation to and from Airport. We will be using her services in the future and so will our friends. We love Mary!!!!!

  • Debbie Pruitt

I highly recommend Jen W. and Riverside Tours and Travel. She listened to what I wanted and tailored the perfect vacation to Hawaii for me over Christmas. She found an amazing beach location and even set up all of the flights, transfers

  • Mike Harris

We recently used Jen Wells from Riverside to book a cruise on Virgin Voyages. It was a a terrific experience. The cruise was very very good and Jen showed a level of support that was out of this world. Highly recommended!

  • Rachel Bye

We booked Sandals Grande at Antigua and it was the perfect spot for our Honeymoon. Such a beautiful island and the resort was amazing. Booking with Sandals was such a breeze and we plan to book again in the future!

  • Braden Spencer

If I could leave more stars I would. Mary has been helpful beyond what would generally be expected and friendly/personable throughout the entire experience. I will never go on a big vacation without her help again!

  • Sherrie Luther

We have had the pleasure of working with Mary twice now. She goes over and beyond to assist in making our travels easy and fun! She is very knowledgeable and kind. We recommend her to everyone we know.

  • Kristin Marlowe

My husband and I went to Sandals in Jamaica. Mary is fantastic. She visits the Sandals resorts multiple times a year and knows exactly how to ensure your experience will be everything you dream of!

  • Jodi Aston

Mary the owner is amazing, she took care of everything, kept me in check on days and times for filling out the forms for our trip! It was truly such an easy and relaxing vacation because of her!

  • TaKenya Williams

Ms. Jen Wells was the greatest throughout the entire process! She stayed in contact and gave all the necessary information. Whether it was email or text, she was there to help. 10/10 recommend.

  • Tom Vess

We trust our travel plans each year with Kimberly and the team at Riverside Tours and Travel. They never disappoint us and focus on every detail to ensure we have a great vacation. Thank you!

  • Robert McGill

This experience was above my highest imagination. We had an exceptional travel agent (Monica Ford-Davis). Her attention to detail made every aspect of this once-in-a-lifetime trip beautiful.

  • james Capps

Mary is very knowledgeable about every resort we have booked through her. She always goes out of her way to get us the best room and rate!! Mary is the BEST hands down!! Ty & Stephanie Capps

  • Roxxie Dowling

It was beautiful, we had a fantastic, relaxing honeymoon. Mary was great, she kept us up to date on everything and helped us through every step. Can’t wait to go back!

  • BRANDIE LAPIKAS

Mary is excellent. She stays calm when no one else is and has amazing follow through. You can trust her to deliver the destination wedding you’ve always wanted :)

  • William Walker

Jen W was fantastic! First time cruisers here. Jen had all the answers and completely set us up for an amazing experience. Will book again soon!

  • Specialist

Jen W was amazing booking our cruise. This was our first and she kept us educated on the entire process. Very professional! Thank you!

  • Sandra Brandon

The trip went very well. The resort was beautiful. Mary Fowler was wonderful to work with and very helpful every step of the way.

  • Miesha Kenny

AMAZING! Booked with Ms.Mary for a Dominican Republic trip. She’s awesome! Already thinking of my next vacation!

  • Brenda Walls

Jen W was a wonderful travel adviser. She made sure we had everything we needed for a smooth first cruise.

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