Gabriela Neuwirth
Gabriela Neuwirth
Travel Agent for Europe Travel-Private and Guided
Strolling through France's picturesque villages
'Travel is the only expense that makes you richer' - I truly agree with this quote. The excitement and enrichment that comes with travel always makes me feel my investment was so worth it.
Travel allows me to create special and unique memories, be it with those travelling with me or the people and places I encounter on the way. Travel encourages me to discover different parts in myself, as I am anticipate and prepare for the destination(s) I am going to visit, then as I experience them and after, as I look back and share my travel experiences and photos with friends and family.
Growing up in a small village in the Austrian Alps, I became enthralled with travel when taking a school trip to Greece. A new world opened up for me and after that I looked for any opportunity to discover different parts of this world.
Europe remains on top of my travel list. Every country is so distinct with so many beautiful sights and picturesque little villages, full of history, continually being restored to welcome visitors for an authentic experience.
A trip to Europe is on many US travelers wish list, but they feel it is complicated and expensive to get there. Based on my own travel experience and the travel suppliers I use, I can make your trip unfold seamless and with ease. I can assist you in finding the best flight options, the accommodations that best suit your needs and likes and suggest different experiences once you are in your destination(s). And right now with the US Dollar having good conversion rates, travel to Europe can be quite affordable.
In case there are some unforeseen events, I am always available to guide you through them or make phone calls on your behalf, so that you experience the least inconvenience.
I can assist you in seeing Europe as a solo traveller, a couple, a family or a group, in whichever style you wish, by
- guided tours
- independent travel
- private chauffeur
- river and ocean cruises
- rail
- self drive
- a combination of the above
I love to introduce first time travelers to Europe, guiding them every step of the way. If you have been to Europe several times, based on my connections with specific travel suppliers, I enjoy to find you experiences that are off-the-beaten-path, like a stay in a castle, a Tuscan cooking class, a wine tasting tour in the Bordeaux region, a traditional meal on a local farm, a Home of Thrones Tour in Ireland, or a tour to see the Christmas Markets, to name a few.
In addition to my own travel, I regularly attend seminars online and supplier sponsored events to constantly further my knowledge about different travel products. Just last week I had the pleasure to meet the managing director of Brendan Vacations, Catherine Reilly, in a seminar about travel to Ireland.
Living in Manhattan allows me to do different ship inspections as they are in port at the cruise terminal, the Viking Star being a recent one.
I completed a river cruise specialist course with Avalon, Ama Waterways and Viking River Cruises, and received travel certificates from the Globus and Trafalgar Family of Brands and different Europe Suppliers who only work with travel agents so that we can craft unique experiences for our clients.
I graduated from the College of Disney Knowledge. Disney, known for it’s theme parks and ocean cruises, also offers family travel in Europe, on land and on some rivers.
Among the European countries that I visited in depth are
- Austria
- France
- Italy
- England
- Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Spain
- Greece
- Turkey
- Portugal
Seeing Europe via a Guided Tour
If it is your first time to Europe I would recommend a guided tour. I work with a variety of guided tour operators and make sure to choose the one that fits your budget and the experiences you are looking for.
On a guided tour you travel with a group of like minded travelers, a great way to make friends. There are small group tours for 15 to 20 passengers and large group tours for up to 40 passengers
A tour director takes care of all the details so that you can relax more. He or she will also tell you all the history and inside stories of what you see on the way.
All accommodations and transport between the different places are taken care of.
A guided tour allows you will get an authentic experience at an affordable price.
My Areas of Expertise
English
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
Bucket list trip-Octoberfest 2018
Dreamed of this trip for 52 years
Thank you Bob! It was a pleasure planning this trip with you – such an amazing itinerary! I have been to different places along this route and was happy to add some tips from my own experiences, as well as, use different tools available to agents to put in a few extras. Looking forward to working with you on your next trip!
super travel agent
Thanks Sheila for your kind words. It was a pleasure being part of your trip and I hope we can work together again in the future.
Our Birthday trips
Thank you Laurie and Larry. It is always a joy to work with and to meet up with both of you. I am looking forward to be part of your next trip.
Really great trip
My trip was enjoyable and very relaxing.
I am glad you had a great time Pedro!
Best vacations we have ever taken
Thank you Vinny! It is always exciting for me to find something that all of you can enjoy. Looking forward to working with you again next year!
One of the best vacations with family.
It was a pleasure. Happy to know that the planned itinerary worked well for your family and friends as you travelled the beautiful islands of Greece.
I had great time.
She is always very kind and thoughtful. I feel completely trust way she handles my trips. I recommended to my Japanese friend, she was very happy too.
Thank you for your recommendation Hideo. I will do everything I can to assist her in creating a wonderful trip where she doesn't have to worry about anything.
A Special Trip!
Thank you Mary. Travelling provides us with many special memories and I am happy to have been of help in your trips Until next time.
One of the best trips of our lives
Our best Europe Trip!
I would definitely book another trip with Gabriela again and recommend her to others. The time and efforts she puts into booking my trips is something that you can not get from others or from a website.
Thank you Diane for your kind words. It was a pleasure for me to plan this vacation with all of you and introduce you to cruising. Looking forward to assist you in your next trip!
Great Italy trip for family of 4
Thank you for using Gabriela’s Getaways for your family vacation. I am happy to hear that all the planning and suggestions that were offered by my agency made your trip smooth and enjoyable. I was also pleased that I could be of help to coordinate your family’s trip with that of your father, who is also a client of mine.
indispensable
Glad I could be of help. It is one of the advantages of using a travel agent – they are a mediator between the client and the travel supplier and they make sure all their clients’ needs are addressed.
Great Adventure
She has communicate very well through out the process.
Prague and Leipzig Adventures!
It was a pleasure for me planning your trip to Prague and Leipzig. I am happy to hear you liked the extra suggestions for different experiences to make your trip special and literally taste the Czech culture by adding a cooking class. Hope to be of service for your next trip!
Wonderful Europe
Thank you for entrusting me with planning your vacations. It has been a pleasure for me to arrange trips for you and your wife and tailor them to the experiences you are looking for - be it in France, England and Scotland, and recently, to see the Christmas Markets in Austria. I am looking forward to assist you in experiencing other parts of Europe or wherever your heart may call you to visit.
Communication, Understanding and Trust
Thanks Erick for your nice words – it is one of my aspirations to make travel dreams come true, and also enhance them in different ways. Speaking to you after your trip I was so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time with all kinds of experiences – it makes my job feel so rewarding and enjoyable. Looking forward to working with you on your next adventure.
5
Thank you for your recognition.
Best Trip and Best Travel Agent!
Thank you Sancha for your kind words and working with me for almost 2 years, through extra challenges due to Covid, to make this cruise the best experience possible for everyone. I was aware that his was a special event for your group and many couples had never been on a cruise. It was my pleasure to take away their worries and concerns and offer different suggestions so that they would get the most out of this time together and create special memories to mark this milestone in their lives.
Great Personal Service
I always thought that going on line was the best way to go, but found I was overwhelmed with conflicting and sometimes incorrect time tables, schedules and pricing.
Her arrangements for flights-hotels and auto saved time and money- information is given promptly with options that helped me make the best choices- along with a great personal touch-
She helped with insurance claims that saved hundreds when unforeseen cancelations occurred while outside the US.
I plan to travel more and will entrust Gabriela with a lot of our future plans.
Thanks Paul for your kind words. Looking forward to be there when you are planning your next trip.
Detail-oriented agent, well organized trip.
Questions and concerns that my clients express to me are never bothersome. They allow me to share my expertise, as well as, to expand my own knowledge as I contact the travel supplier or my agent friends for answers. It was my pleasure being of help in all the different parts of your trip.
Amazing Trip!
Thanks Melissa. i am so happy to hear that everything worked out, regardless of some changes, and you had a great time in Norway!
To Berlin and Munich
and i was a little nervous But as soon as we landed and had a car there waiting to take us to our hotel and checked in to a wonderful room I knew we chose the right travel agent and throughout our trip every thing was seemless.
Retirement Celebration
A great first-time trip to Spain
Thank you Nicky. It was a pleasure to work with you in putting this unique trip to Northern Spain together, a region more off-the-beaten path.
Our Italian Adventure
Gabriella was responsive throughout the process, offering not only her insights and recommendations but also delivering on our personal requests. She delivered all the necessary paperwork electronically and in printouts, highlighting the sections we should pay close attention to. It was a huge relief to have her support and knowing we can reach out to her even while on the trip if anything came up.
We would highly recommend using a caring and capable travel professional such as Gabriela!
Thanks Anoush for your kind words. It is my quest to make each vacation tailored to the specific wishes and requests of my clients. I am so happy to hear that everything worked out well and you both could enjoy your trip.
Beautiful trip
Alps Trip
Thanks for taking the time to write a review and your kind words. It is my continuous goal to find the getaway that is most fitting to my clients, according to their budget and to what they wish to experience. I am very happy to hear that I could assist you in having a wonderful experience in a very beautiful part of Europe.
I couldn't have made this trip without her
Thanks Robert for your kind words. The motto of my agency is ‘where travel dreams come true’ and I will do everything I can to live up to that, as well as, find the best value for my clients. Looking forward to working with you again.
Fantastic Memory celebrating our 30th Anniversary
Thank you! Happy to read that you had a great time on the MSC cruise.
new zealand/australia
Thanks Marcia. Looking forward to working with you again.
Wonderful trip to Tulum
Thank you Jennifer. I am happy to read that you had a good time.
The easiest stress free trip we taken recently
Thanks so much for your kind words. Happy to hear that you had a great time! As your travel agent it is my pleasure to make your trip as smooth as possible and assist in enhancing your trip with extra information so that you can have a most memorable and enjoyable experience. Looking forward to working with you again.