Mia McDonald
Hollywood, Florida Travel Agent
Expats Traveling Group, LLC, an independent agent with Travel Leaders Roswell, GA
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Bespoke South East Asia Awaits
As an expert in Long-Haul international travel, I specialize in crafting seamless journeys across multiple destinations. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for managing complex logistical arrangements, I excel in orchestrating long-term travel experiences that span continents. Whether you're dreaming of exploring the diverse landscapes of Europe, embarking on an epic adventure through Asia, or discovering the hidden gems of South America, I'm here to design a personalized itinerary that exceeds your every expectation. Let me guide you to unforgettable multi-country travel adventures, where every detail is meticulously planned for your comfort and enjoyment.
My Travel Specialties
My Areas of Expertise
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
Japan Travel Specialist Advanced Certificate
New Zealand Specialist Certificate
Singapore Specialist Certificate
Japan Specialist Certificate
Australia Specialist Certificate
Australia Travel Specialist Certificate
Marriott & IHG Hotel Specialist
EuroRail Specialist
StarAlliance Certified
My Travel Stories
Morocco, Pottery Making
Phuket, Thailand Family Travel
Ah, Thailand, a tapestry of vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes, where the sun-kissed beaches invite families and multi-generational groups to weave unforgettable memories. Let me take you on a journey through the azure waters of Koh Lak, the bustling streets of Phuket, the limestone cliffs of Krabi, and the lush jungles ... Read more from my Phuket, Thailand Family Travel story.
It was perfect!!!!
Reviewed By T. Prager - New York, NY | Traveled to Ko Kut ~ Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
I highly recommend Expats Traveling Group! Mia made sure that I was taken care of for our New Years Eve trip, every step of the way, and eased my nerves. She was always available to answer my questions and made it the most memorable experience for my entire family to Koh Kut!It was perfect!!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mia McDonald responded:
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure assisting you in making a memorable family getaway! I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure assisting you in making a memorable family getaway! I look forward to working with you again in the future.
14 of 23 people found this review helpful
Excellent trip
Reviewed By Mary - Madison wisconsin | Traveled to Vietnam ~ East and Southeast Asia
Quick to respond to questions and requests for changes to the travel plans.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mia McDonald responded:
Mary, It was my pleasure assisting you with travel to Vietnam. Thank you for sharing here that your trip was Excellent. I greatly appreciate your review and look forward to servicing your travel needs in the future. ~Mia
Mary, It was my pleasure assisting you with travel to Vietnam. Thank you for sharing here that your trip was Excellent. I greatly appreciate your review and look forward to servicing your travel needs in the future. ~Mia
14 of 26 people found this review helpful
We will be booking more trips in the future.
Reviewed By A. Sims - Washington, DC | Traveled to Hanoi ~ Vietnam ~ East and Southeast Asia
Excellent customer service and willingness to making sure the customer is satisfied. My family and I had the pleasure of experiencing a great driver and tour guide during our trip to Vietnam recently. The tour guide was very professional and knew the country very well. We appreciated all of their help. During our Halong Bay cruise the staff was very courteous and friendly as well. The cruise activities were great! However, the food on the cruise ship was ok... other than ok food, everything was awesome! Thank you Expats Traveling Group specifically Mia McDonaldi! We will be booking more trips in the future.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mia McDonald responded:
Mrs. Sims, Thank you so much for your kind review. It was such a pleasure assisting your family with travel to Vietnam. I look forward to working with you again in the future. Your business is much appreciated and I'll be sure to pass along your feedback about the food to the cruise supplier.
Mrs. Sims, Thank you so much for your kind review. It was such a pleasure assisting your family with travel to Vietnam. I look forward to working with you again in the future. Your business is much appreciated and I'll be sure to pass along your feedback about the food to the cruise supplier.
11 of 20 people found this review helpful
First International Trip a true success!!
Reviewed By L. Cox - Lincoln, Nebraska | Traveled to Southeast Asia ~ East and Southeast Asia
Our trip was amazing! You did an excellent job finding things we would love. We definitely wish we would’ve stayed a few more days in Phuket. When I say everything was great - I mean EVERYTHING!!! You nailed it. We just loved our Phuket hotel, Vietnam's bustling culture, Singapore's pristine streets and Cambodia's uniquness! Wow!! Thanks again!! We can't wait to book our next international vacation with you!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Our Girls Trip Rocked!!
Reviewed By Missy D. - Singapore, Singapore | Traveled to Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
Thanks to your attention to detail and knowledge of Thailand's beaches, our girls' trip was fantastic! The perfect resort, perfect driver and guide! Thank you!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Detail oriented & organized
Reviewed By B. Pillot - Singapore | Traveled to Perth ~ Australia ~ Australia & New Zealand
Long overdue review from our family trip to Australia. Mia did an excellent job coordinating our travel to Perth and was incredible when we ran into an unforeseen issue during one of our tours. It was a great first trip to Australia where we made some lasting memories. I highly recommend her service. You won’t be disappointed.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Patience and Flexibility Win the Day!
Reviewed By Kelly MC - Bangkok, Thailand | Traveled to Bangkok ~ Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
Mia is a top-notch professional and working with her was an absolute pleasure. She has great interpersonal skills, offers lots of helpful suggestions and advice, is responsive to your needs, and is extremely patient and flexible!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 17 people found this review helpful
Great agent, great city!
Reviewed By A. Garrison - Arlington, VA | Traveled to Singapore ~ Singapore ~ East and Southeast Asia
Thank you so much for everything.We had very good services from your office. The hotel was great. The drivers were on time. Also the tours in Singapore were excellent. In fact, we enjoyed our time in Singapore even more than we thought we would. It is a Wonderful and clean country!
I hope we can reach you again for our future trips to Asia and beyond.
Thanks again, and Happy New Year!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Lifetime worth of Memories
Reviewed By ML Stewart - Charlotte, NC | Traveled to Vietnam ~ East and Southeast Asia
We all loved our trip. I am truly grateful for the experience and the wonderful planning you did to create an amazing experience we will cherish forever. I have been enjoying reliving it, looking back through all my photos.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Guide, driver, logistics, & itinerary ???????
Reviewed By C & JP - Singapore | Traveled to Taipei ~ Taiwan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Hotel: Excellent. Room and view terrific. Facility was great. Extensive breakfast buffet. Loved the executive floor. Great Choice!Itinerary: Excellent. The day tour around Taipei hit all the hot spots that I had read about. It was great to have the driver so we could easily get to many locations.
Driver and guide: Both excellent. We thought the guide-- was outstanding. She knew a lot about Taipei, reading her clients and giving good advice. Her organization of the day around Taipei was perfect. The driver was kind, safe and always on-time.
Thank you so much for planning this trip for us. Especially at such short notice!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Stress Free Travel
Reviewed By J. Carlyle - Bangkok, Thailand | Traveled to Sydney ~ Australia ~ Australia & New Zealand
Mia was so easy to work with. She listened thoroughly to our wants and needs for a first-time trip to Australia. She was very helpful in discussing all our options and coming up with the best itinerary for us.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Experience and Attention to Detail
Reviewed By D. Koschill - Singapore, Singapore | Traveled to Southeast Asia ~ East and Southeast Asia
We'd booked a tour already but didn't understand the need for additional logistics, and unfortunately, the tour company expected us to handle our pre and post-tour details on our own. Thankfully, we reached out to Mia at Expats Traveling Group. Mia's experience and attention to detail helped us fill in some big accommodation and transportation gaps. Her recommendations and guide services ensured our time in Borneo went off without a hitch.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Well paced travel
Reviewed By D. Koza - Washington, DC | Traveled to Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
Mia planned so many interesting things for us to see & do. It was affordable. English speakers wherever we went plus we had a guide sometimes. Thank you for the well-coordinated trip with my kids and grandkids.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I highly recommend!
Reviewed By S. Tolliver - Dania Beach, FL | Traveled to Bangkok ~ Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
I worked with Expats Traveling Group to arrange a couple of tours while my parents were visiting Bangkok. Mia worked with me to create a customized itinerary taking into account dietary need and physical restrictions. She even arranges for us to have the same tour guide over multiple days which was really great! I highly recommend!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mia McDonald responded:
Ms. Tolliver - Thank you so much for the kind review. It was a pleasure assisting you with your Bangkok tours and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again. ??
Ms. Tolliver - Thank you so much for the kind review. It was a pleasure assisting you with your Bangkok tours and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again. ??
11 of 25 people found this review helpful
Great Service & Perfect itinerary
Reviewed By J. Skipp - Washington, DC | Traveled to Phuket ~ Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
Custom tailored tour to Ayutthaya and Phuket, Thailand. I highly recommend Expats Traveling Group. Mia created a custom itinerary for me that perfectly matched my travel and adventure style. I absolutely LOVED the quick customer service and perfect itinerary Mia created. THANK YOU!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mia McDonald responded:
Mrs Skipp, Thank you for trusting me with your travel planning and I look forward to serving you again in the future. ??
Mrs Skipp, Thank you for trusting me with your travel planning and I look forward to serving you again in the future. ??
9 of 24 people found this review helpful
Complex Travel Made Easy
We engaged Expats Traveling Group for a trip to a complicated part of the world. We wanted to have somebody not just getting us good prices, but actively advocating for us with travel providers. Fantastic Service! We had a meeting at the beginning of our engagement to talk through the specifics of the trip, to help her understand our priorities, and also where we had concerns. This set the stage for consistent communication and being on the same page throughout our trip, which got significantly more complicated when one of us had to adjust their plans as we went different ways on our journey. Mia was able to help navigate the new plan, and to arrange all new accommodations and logistics. On our return, we had a final debrief to talk through the highs and lows of the trip and provide feedback. If you’re looking for a dedicated travel logistics partner, particularly (but not only) for more challenging destinations, this is the crew to go with. They know what to do and get it done.
Provided by J. B., Seattle, Washington