Andy Teach
Rancho Palos Verdes, California Travel Agent
Andy Teach Travel, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
Email MeInternational Premium and Luxury Travel Specialist
Enjoying My Visit to Machu Picchu!
Hello, I'm Andy Teach, owner of Andy Teach Travel, a full-service travel agency serving all 50 states, specializing in international premium and luxury tours, cruises, and independent customized travel. In fact, I love planning "bucket list" and once-in-a-lifetime trips for my clients! I can plan tours around existing itineraries or customize a tour just for you or your group. I can book you on an ocean cruise or a river cruise-the choice is yours. The key is to match you with a tour or cruise that exceeds your expectations.
When you contact Andy Teach Travel, you'll be working directly with me. I've traveled to 50 countries on all seven continents and I want my clients to have the same memorable travel experiences that I've had. This extensive travel experience, along with my research background, will help me plan the best trip possible for you. My goal is simple-to provide you with outstanding customer service. I'm your partner and I'll be there if you need help before, during, or after your trip. I'm available 9am-6pm Pacific Standard Time 7 days a week but I frequently communicate with clients, especially those on the East Coast, before and after those hours so please call or email me at your convenience so I can plan your perfect vacation experience. I look forward to working with you!
I am passionate about travel. I love talking about it, planning it, and doing it. I inherited my love for travel from my grandparents, who used to take me on trips to the Northeast when I was a kid. They would also share their photos from their exotic trips overseas whenever they returned home. I love travel so much that I started a YouTube travel channel called Andy's Awesome Adventures (https://www.youtube.com/user/AndysAwesomeAdventur) which is seen in over 200 countries and has achieved over 5 million views. Many of my clients watch my travel videos before they go to a destination so they can learn more about a particular location before they travel there.
Andy Teach Travel is affiliated with Nexion, a $300 million dollar travel industry premier host agency with 4,000 travel consultants around the U.S. This partnership provides me support, extensive technology tools, engaging marketing tools, preferred supplier relationships and continued educational events and training.
ANDY TEACH--TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS
-Camping out in Antarctica
-Riding an elephant and seeing the Taj Mahal in India
-Snorkeling at The Great Barrier Reef in Australia
-Riding in a hot air balloon in Cappadocia, Turkey
-Hiking in the Peruvian Amazon Jungle
-Trekking in Sapa, Vietnam
-Visiting the DMZ in Korea
-Climbing to the top of The Great Wall of China
-Exploring Machu Picchu
-Riding a camel in Morocco
-Parasailing in Acapulco
-Visiting the Roman Coliseum, Roman Forum, and Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy
-Hiking to the 14,000 foot summit of Pikes Peak
-Walking among the ruins of Angkor Wat in Cambodia
-Hiking the rainforests of Costa Rica
-Seeing wild bears in Yosemite, Denali, Virginia, and the Canadian Rockies
-Hiking the Grand Canyon in one day
-Seeing a traditional Japanese wedding in Nikko, Japan
-Bicycling from New Jersey to Florida
ANDY TEACH TRAVEL CERTIFICATIONS
5 Star Celebrity Cruises Expert
AMA Waterways Specialist (River Cruises)
Avalon Waterways Specialist (River Cruises)
Collette Tours Specialist
Globus Tour Expert
Hawaii Destination Specialist-Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
Holland America Specialist-Mediterranean, Panama Canal, Alaska/Yukon
Hong Kong Specialist-Hong Kong Tourism Board
Hotel Sales Specialist, Certified by Marriott
Las Vegas Expert
Orlando Travel Expert-Orlando Travel Academy
Princess Cruises Expert-Commodore Status
Royal Caribbean Expert
Seychelles Destination Expert-Classic Vacations
My Areas of Expertise
Antigua
Reviewed By mar - Lakeway, TX | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
June 10, 2017 To Whom it May Concern,
My husband and I celebrated "Our 10 Year Wedding Anniversary in Antigua and booked through Andyteachtravel. However, we were unable to complete our entire hotel stay and our travel agent Andy IMMEDIATELY got us a $3000.00 refund, (which wasn't covered by travel insurance)!! Had we booked through the internet, (Travelocity, Expedia, Orbitz), etc., we would have NEVER RECEIVED A REFUND!! Mr Teach went above and beyond!! My husband and I highly recommend him!! We've also used Andy for our Alaskan Cruise, "Yet another FABULOUS AND MAGICAL TRIP ", Booked by AndyTeachTravel!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Hi Marianne, Thank you so much for your testimonial. I'm glad I was able to get you the refund in Antigua and that you were able to enjoy your anniversary at such a luxurious hotel. I was also happy that you and your husband got to see the beauty of Alaska on your cruise. I'm looking forward to working with you in the future!
Hi Marianne, Thank you so much for your testimonial. I'm glad I was able to get you the refund in Antigua and that you were able to enjoy your anniversary at such a luxurious hotel. I was also happy that you and your husband got to see the beauty of Alaska on your cruise. I'm looking forward to working with you in the future!
33 of 57 people found this review helpful
We Couldn't Have Done It Without Andy!
Reviewed By Jack - Belle Harbor New York | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
My wife and I were going to Sicily for our granddaughter's wedding, and then on to Italy. We needed help with flights, transfers, hotels, and tours. Thankfully, Friends recommended Andy to us. All car pickups worked flawlessly, waiting with signs and handled luggage. Andy’s great suggestion for a private driver for the Mt. Etna and Amalfi Coast tours was well worth the extra money. They did what we wanted to do on our schedule and we weren't beholden to anyone else. Highly recommend both. The Sorrento hotel Andy recommended was top notch. Our small group tour to Pompeii, again arranged by Andy was excellent. Andy also gave us some great tips on adapter plugs, exchange rates, calling plans, tipping, and did our online check-in when we had trouble with the airline’s website. When we had any issue he was there. I've recommended Andy to my children and would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to use an experienced, totally engaged travel agent
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Hi Jack, It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and I'm so glad that you and your wife enjoyed your trip to Siclly and Italy. Thank you so much for the testimonial and I truly look forward to working with you again! Andy
Hi Jack, It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and I'm so glad that you and your wife enjoyed your trip to Siclly and Italy. Thank you so much for the testimonial and I truly look forward to working with you again! Andy
23 of 41 people found this review helpful
First Trip to Europe ~ And it was Wonderful!
Reviewed By Jamie - Torrance, CA | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
Working with Andy was very EASY! He had a lot of suggestions and many Hotels and Tours to choose from. Even with many schedule changes, Andy was there to accommodate our needs and wants. I would definitely ask Andy Teach to help us plan our 2nd trip to Europe!! Can't wait!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
18 of 31 people found this review helpful
Attentive and Thoughtful Travel Agent
Reviewed By Meli - Los Angeles, CA | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Andy was such a pleasure to work with- he was thorough and attentive. We found Andy while booking our trip to Italy- which was scheduled for the very touristy months of July - August. He scheduled a call with us so we could tell him what we were looking for in a trip- we were heading out to Italy for a wedding and wanted to extend the trip a little longer to have some leisure time. We spoke to him and told him what we were looking for and he delivered. Our Bed & Breakfasts were PERFECT- with amazing locations, clean, and well priced. He also booked us tours and trips (but not too many as we were also looking for a little R&R unscheduled time). He followed up with us via e-mail during our trip to make sure that everything was going well which was much appreciated and shows how attentive and thoughtful he is. I would highly recommend Andy as the travel agent for your next trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Hi Melissa, It was a pleasure working with you and I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip to Italy, which personally is my favorite country in Europe. I'm really looking forward to working with you again and thank you so much for choosing me to help you with your trip!
Hi Melissa, It was a pleasure working with you and I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip to Italy, which personally is my favorite country in Europe. I'm really looking forward to working with you again and thank you so much for choosing me to help you with your trip!
19 of 35 people found this review helpful
The most awesome trip of our lives!!
Reviewed By Terry - Sandy Spring, Maryland | Traveled to Rome ~ Italy ~ Europe
I am a planner and very detailed oriented when planning a vacation. Andy is the same.
I told Andy what I was looking for in planning our trip to Rome and Paris and he planned every detail - the flight, the hotels, the excursions were excellent choices. Just what I was looking for - and at a great price!!
Before the trip, he provided much needed details that I didn't even think of. Then on the day of the trip, he checked in with us to make sure our travel plans were going as scheduled.
Our trip was exactly as planned and even more!! Andy's travel details that he provided made our trip go smoothly without any challenges.
After this vacation, Andy has a customer for life!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Hi Terry, Thank you so much for your review. I'm very happy that you and your husband had a great time in the beautiful cities of Rome and Paris. I'm glad you enjoyed the hotels and the tours and I really look forward to working with you again in the future!
Hi Terry, Thank you so much for your review. I'm very happy that you and your husband had a great time in the beautiful cities of Rome and Paris. I'm glad you enjoyed the hotels and the tours and I really look forward to working with you again in the future!
27 of 52 people found this review helpful
My best trip ever!
Reviewed By Vickie - Lomita, Ca | Traveled to Peru ~ South America
I booked a trip with Andy that took me to the wonderful country of Peru. He was a true professional-I got the best flights, hotels, and guides and Andy kept in touch with me before, during, and after my trip. I'd definitely recommend Andy Teach Travel-it was the best trip of my life! I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Hi Vickie, I'm so glad you had a great time in Peru and were able to experience the wonders of Machu Picchu, the Amazon jungle, Cusco, and Lima. It was a pleasure working with you! Andy Teach
Hi Vickie, I'm so glad you had a great time in Peru and were able to experience the wonders of Machu Picchu, the Amazon jungle, Cusco, and Lima. It was a pleasure working with you! Andy Teach
18 of 34 people found this review helpful
We made it to Antartica only because of Andy!
Reviewed By Chris R. - Dallas, TX | Traveled to Antarctica
When we decided we wanted to go to Antartica we wanted to find an expert to make this trip of a lifetime perfect. We were so happy to find Andy, He guided us to find the perfect expedition cruise that fit our needs. Unfortunately due to covid, our trip was cancelled twice as most were in that region. This only extended our relationship with Andy to 3 years. This would have been super stressful for most people but luckily we had Andy, He went above and beyond and assisted us with everything even down to helping getting car service for us last minute. In the end we had the best trip of our lives to the southern tip of the world and it was only possible with Andy's expertise. On our trip we spoke to many others that used other travel agents or none at all and they seemed to have many communication issues or were not as well prepped as we were. With Andy, It felt more like Andy was one of our friends joining us on the trip as everything was perfectly prepared. Use Andy you wont regre
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Chris, Thank you so much for your review. It was a long wait for you and your friends and I'm so happy you all finally got to experience the trip of a lifetime! I know because I traveled to Antarctica almost 20 years ago. Again, thank you for your kind words! Best, Andy
Chris, Thank you so much for your review. It was a long wait for you and your friends and I'm so happy you all finally got to experience the trip of a lifetime! I know because I traveled to Antarctica almost 20 years ago. Again, thank you for your kind words! Best, Andy
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Phenomenal Journey
Reviewed By Carol E - Toms River , NJ | Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
As this was my “first rodeo” I was in dire need of guidance and expertise. Andy was phenomenal- he not only oversighted every detail of the Globus Agenda but made other suggestions and bookings to enhance my travel experience. He updated me regularly and assisted with my flight details. I highly recommend him for a wonderful travel adventure!!! I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Thank you, Carol! I'm so happy you enjoyed your Spain/Portugal trip and many more trips to come! Andy
Thank you, Carol! I'm so happy you enjoyed your Spain/Portugal trip and many more trips to come! Andy
A Lifesaver Through COVID-19 Cancelations!
Reviewed By Christina T - Dallas, TX | Traveled to Antarctica
3 years ago, we started planning a trip to Antarctica for my 30th birthday and found a travel agent to help us decide which ship to book, and man am I thankful we found Andy! He helped us find a great option -- which, once we were able to finally go a month ago was the best recommendation, I was so pleased with the one he recommended it was an absolute trip of a lifetime. But Andy's real value came in the three-year saga leading up to finally getting to leave. Our trip was canceled twice because of Covid-19 outbreaks, but Andy had all the details figured out, led us through the insurance processes, gave advice on what to do all along the way, communicated with the ship, helped us decide what and when to rebook every time. I truly do not know how we would have navigated everything without him, it was A LOT. I can't recommend him highly enough, I will put my faith in him on my next trip and know I am in good hands no matter what craziness in the world comes to interrupt the plan
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Hi Christina, It was a pleasure working with all of you and you all rolled with the punches, despite the disappointments. Thankfully, this time around was the right time and you got to experience something that most people in the world have not-Antarctica! So glad everyone's patience paid off. So happy all of you were so easy to work with! Andy Teach
Hi Christina, It was a pleasure working with all of you and you all rolled with the punches, despite the disappointments. Thankfully, this time around was the right time and you got to experience something that most people in the world have not-Antarctica! So glad everyone's patience paid off. So happy all of you were so easy to work with! Andy Teach
Hands down the best travel agent!!
Reviewed By Courtney - Washington, DC | Traveled to Antarctica
Andy is hands down the best travel agent and such a blessing! We contacted Andy because we were planning a trip to Antarctica and wanted expert advice. Andy helped us with every single aspect of our trip - from the very beginning to the very end. He helped us pick a tour company, the cruise we wanted to take, the dates, airfare, where to stay before and after our trip, transportation - you name it, Andy handled it.Then covid happened, and our trip got cancelled not once, but twice. Andy was immediately in contact with the tour company, making sure we were on the cruise we wanted for the next year. He rebooked our flights and helped us navigate travel insurance to make sure we got refunds. The in-country airline we had to fly is notorious for customer service issues and Andy was our advocate and liaison through multiple cancellations and flight changes.
I can't say enough good things about working with Andy! I will be using his company for all of my future travels!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Courtney, Thank you so much for your kind review! I'm so happy for the three of you that after waiting two long years, you were all finally able to experience the trip of a lifetime to Antarctica. I really appreciated your patience throughout the cancellations and changes, but everyone's patience paid off. Thank you again for choosing Andy Teach Travel, and I look forward to working with you in the future! Andy
Courtney, Thank you so much for your kind review! I'm so happy for the three of you that after waiting two long years, you were all finally able to experience the trip of a lifetime to Antarctica. I really appreciated your patience throughout the cancellations and changes, but everyone's patience paid off. Thank you again for choosing Andy Teach Travel, and I look forward to working with you in the future! Andy
Paris & Rome Trip 2019
Reviewed By Amie - Torrance, CA | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
Very knowledgeable, easy to work with, and gave us a lot of options for tours and hotels! He helped us plan our trip to Paris & Rome in June 2019, and we had the best time seeing Eiffel, the Paris Catacombs, the Louvre, The Vatican, the Pantheon & Roman Forum and learning how to make pasta! We will definitely give him a call next time we're thinking of taking a trip! Thanks Andy!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
17 of 34 people found this review helpful
Anniversary trip
Reviewed By Liz S. - Long Beach | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Andy was extremely helpful and thorough with our travel plans to Costa Rica. I explained to him what kind of activities we were interested in, and he took over from there. We were satisfied and impressed with the entire trip and we would love to return soon!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Thank you for your testimonial. It was a pleasure working with you and I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to Costa Rica. The wildlife and natural beauty are amazing there and like you, I can't wait to return one day.
Thank you for your testimonial. It was a pleasure working with you and I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to Costa Rica. The wildlife and natural beauty are amazing there and like you, I can't wait to return one day.
16 of 32 people found this review helpful
Dream come true
Reviewed By Robert - Moorestown, NJ | Traveled to Africa
Thanks for making my dream come true. Your arrangements were super. We enjoyed the African safari tremendously. If it was not for your perseverance and detailed planning, we would not be here.Dr. Robert Fischl
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Hi Dr. Fischl, I was so glad you enjoyed the African safari with your family and also got to see the "Big Five." It was an absolute pleasure working with you! Andy
Hi Dr. Fischl, I was so glad you enjoyed the African safari with your family and also got to see the "Big Five." It was an absolute pleasure working with you! Andy
25 of 50 people found this review helpful
South African Safari
Reviewed By Grace - Redondo Beach , California | Traveled to South Africa ~ Africa
Andy, was absolutely amazing in booking our South African vacation not once but twice, unfortunately due to the Global Pandemic our initial date had to be postponed to May 2021. Andy immediately took action and took care of postponing every aspect of our trip. He sent follow-up messages while on our vacation. Making my son and I feel safe while so far from home. Thank you Andy.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
Excellent trip will all details covered
Reviewed By Santiago - Long Beach | Traveled to Russia & Northwest Asia
I haven't used a travel agent in years, but after trying to arrange my own trip to Russia, I realized I needed help. I came across Andy's many positive reviews online. The travel agent business is far from irrelevant! Andy did so much research on my behalf and went above and beyond in helping me accomplish the many things I wanted out of this trip. The hotel choices were excellent and the tours were incomparable. I have, and will, refer my friends to Andy.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Hi Santiago, I'm extremely happy your trip to Russia went well. Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your valued business! Andy Teach
Hi Santiago, I'm extremely happy your trip to Russia went well. Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your valued business! Andy Teach
16 of 37 people found this review helpful
An outstanding travel agent
Reviewed By M D - Orange County, Califirnia | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Andy listened well to the goals of my trip and was ready with ways to see a variety of things on my trip to Italy. He was prompt in responding and had great follow through. He connected me with yours that were very reasonable but good. My favorite was the tour of the Dolomites. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a travel agent who will meet your unique needs.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Hi Maya, Thank you so much for the testimonial. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to Italy and I look forward to working with you again! Andy
Hi Maya, Thank you so much for the testimonial. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip to Italy and I look forward to working with you again! Andy
11 of 29 people found this review helpful
A wonderful and beautiful trip
Reviewed By Linda - Woodland Hills | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Andy has been with us from the planning stage of the trip to the actual trip and even the after trip. He is polite and courteous and very good about distances between cities, transportation and places to see. When Luftansa lost our luggage, Andy was on the phone and computer constantly trying to track our luggage and return it to us.He went way overboard in his help and care for our comfort and trip. Also Andy researched and found us a wonderful travel guide for the Amalfi Coast and booked our walking food tour. Lastsly, he worked tirelessly on finding us two beautiful hotels which fit our needs perfectly. And I am very particular with hotels. All and all, we are not seasoned Euopean travelers and Andy's planning and reservations made it so much easier for us so have a successful trip with professional guidance all the way.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Hi Linda-thank you so much for your review. I truly appreciate it and it's been an absolute pleasure working with you! I'm so glad you and your husband were able to enjoy your vacation despite the hardship at the beginning of your trip. I look forward to working with you in the future and thanks again.
Hi Linda-thank you so much for your review. I truly appreciate it and it's been an absolute pleasure working with you! I'm so glad you and your husband were able to enjoy your vacation despite the hardship at the beginning of your trip. I look forward to working with you in the future and thanks again.
18 of 43 people found this review helpful
Unforgettable Experience
Reviewed By PC - New Jersey | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Andy was so attentive to all the details: from the daily itinerary to the trip as a whole. And he always had time for all our questions. Andy even got in touch the night before our scheduled tours, to make sure we had all the information! He was so knowledgeable about what to see in each city and how to get around; with tons of tips and ideas.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Patti, Thank you so much for your testimonial. It was a pleasure working with you and I'm so glad you had a great time in Italy. Of course, it's very hard not to have a great time in Italy! I look forward to working with you in the future. Andy
Patti, Thank you so much for your testimonial. It was a pleasure working with you and I'm so glad you had a great time in Italy. Of course, it's very hard not to have a great time in Italy! I look forward to working with you in the future. Andy
13 of 35 people found this review helpful
Extremely Helpful and Communicative Travel Agent
Reviewed By Lisa - New York | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
My friends and I booked a trip to Italy/Sardinia with Andy, who recently returned from a 2 week trip to Italy, so all the details were fresh in his mind. He gave us great suggestions and booked our hotels and a private driver who took us to Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii. The hotels were nice and we loved our driver, which made our experience that day all the more enjoyable! What I really appreciated was how accessible Andy was, not only before our vacation but during our vacation. He would email or text me every once in a while to see how we were doing. Toward the end of the trip, I had asked him if he could send us the train schedule for Naples to Rome and he responded promptly so that we wouldn't have worry about it. Andy also requested that I call him after the trip so we could review everything. I truly appreciate his attention to detail, his communication with us, and his accessibility. He was a pleasure to work with and I look forward to booking my next trip with Andy Teach Travel!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Andy Teach responded:
Hi Lisa, I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip and I'm happy the private transfer service worked out well for you and your friends. I enjoyed planning your trip and keeping abreast of your adventures as the trip progressed. It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to working with you in the future. Thanks again! Andy Teach
Hi Lisa, I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip and I'm happy the private transfer service worked out well for you and your friends. I enjoyed planning your trip and keeping abreast of your adventures as the trip progressed. It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to working with you in the future. Thanks again! Andy Teach
13 of 35 people found this review helpful