Testimonials
Tour-Rific has organized multiple trips for us over the years.
I have always used Tour-Rific of Texas because their customer service and knowledge of the destination is unbeatable. Tour-Rific has organized multiple trips for us over the years. These include multiple trips to NYC, DisneyWorld/Orlando, New Orleans, Disneyland, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and South Padre Island. Tour-Rific will work with us to find out exactly what we want to do, make some suggestions, then create a trip that is tailor made to the size, interests, and ability of our group. Upon our return from the trip, they always follow up to ask about the various activities, venues, and dining options to see how they can continue to improve to better serve their clients. If there ever is a problem while on a trip, which is almost never, they are available round the clock and take care of it immediately and well above our satisfaction. Tour-Rific has never failed, and they have a lifetime customer in me.
Greg Moore
Tour-rific of Texas is a first-class company with an amazing staff
Tour-rific of Texas is a first-class company with an amazing staff that our true servants to our needs and always have the student’s best interest at heart. I have been a client for 25 years and have never felt the need to seek other options when looking at travel vendors. Customer service and satisfaction are their number one priority, and every trip has been well planned and organized to the smallest of details. From small trips in Texas to New York, Chicago, and beyond, Tour-rific has a long-standing reputation of excellence and only work with outside resources that align with their mission to provide quality travel experiences for all involved.
Bryan Buffaloe
I have always used Tour-Rific for my orchestra trips
The team at Tour-Rific has always helped me plan the most cost effective and enjoyable trips for my orchestra students! The students are kept busy and safe throughout their travel. The staff at Tour-rific is always very professional and has taken my suggestions to plan the best trip possible for my students.
I have been working with Tour-Rific for over 22 years. My experience has always been exceptional. My phone calls and emails are answered quickly. We have always had great travel experiences with Tour-rific!
Tour-Rific has planned a variety of trips for my orchestra program over the years: In state trips have included San Antonio, Dallas, Galveston, and South Padre. Out of state trips have included: Orlando, New York, and Chicago! No matter how near or far, all of my trips with Tour-Rific have been well planned and memorable.
Tour-rific of Texas is the only student travel group I will use for my orchestra trips!
Mamie Morlacci-Cook
I will be using Tour-Rific until the day I retire!
In my twenty-nine-years as a band director, I have traveled all over the world to include London, Ireland, New York, Orlando and more. In doing so, I have used numerous travel companies and I can say without hesitation that Tour-Rific is by far the most dependable, professional and service oriented company I have ever worked with. I will be using Tour-Rific until the day I retire!
Sonny Petway, Ph.D.
We love working with Tour-Rific
We love working with Tour-Rific of Texas because they take care of everything. It is a one stop shop for all of our travel needs. The Tour-Rific of Texas staff answers every question and deals with my mess with grace and positivity. I am so thankful that they have patience for me. No matter how many mistakes I make, no matter how many times I call, no matter how many emails I forgot to respond to, TRoT always makes me feel like their favorite client.
My most memorable trip with TRoT was my very first year with them. I made a HUGE mistake on our itinerary which required contracting our drivers for an extra 8 hours, getting hotel rooms for them, etc. I was IN THE PARK when I figured it out, and it was absolutely my own fault. They made it happen over the phone. TRoT are consummate professionals, they work hard to go the extra mile to give our students the best trip experience possible, and I will gladly work with them year after year.
Anne Guess
Email between Orchestra Director & parent
“I am so glad the students had such a great time in Chicago! This was a fabulous trip which exceeded all of our expectations in every possible way. In short, we learned a ton and had a blast doing it! In regard to your volunteering to be our trip coordinator for next year—This is great news! I know you will do a great job! The first thing to do is to start working with the Travel Company Tour-Rific of Texas on what our in state options are and what the costs are projected to be. I have already asked them to investigate three possible in state trips for next year: Thanks again for all your help and support! I am so happy with the way the Chicago trip turned out!”
Michael Fahey
THANK YOU sooooo much for taking care of our bus transportation
“THANK YOU sooooo much for taking care of our bus transportation. I cannot thank you enough. It had truly been a worry for me. Thank you again”
Reece Nagai
“LA – Fabulous!
I’m sitting in John Wayne Airport and just thought I’d send you a quick note about how picture perfect our trip was! The weather was amazing – I know, not your doing – but it sure makes a trip sweeter! Loved the itinerary, so well thought out based on attractions, traffic & hotel. Our hotel had a great breakfast, comfy rooms & terrific pool. Our final trip feast at Claim Jumper was incredible. The kids loved the Pirate thing……and they loved the recording session. Everything was wonderful because of Tour-Rific’s meticulous planning and follow-up. Our bus driver was precious, you might want to request him again in the future. Many thanks to all at Tour-Rific who swiftly answered my questions, put out any fires before I even had a chance to smell smoke. This was a great trip.
I hope all of your Spring Break travelers are as happy as the Birdville HS Singing Hawks”
Amy Allibon
I have been pleased to recommend Sandi and Tour-Rific® of Texas for group travel needs
“When I began teaching at Memorial — one of the first calls I received was from Sandi Kerth. The mission of her phone call was to assure me that her work was of high quality and that I would always be satisfied. Well — she undersold herself.
As I choose a destination for my orchestra to travel each year — I immediately call Tour-Rific® because I know that the company’s experience and care is so strong that I need not call any other. The Memorial Orchestra has traveled to Corpus Christi, Bandera, Orlando, Winter Park, Chicago and New York City under the watchful eye of Sandi and her team — and never have we experienced anything less than first rate attention. I know that the ladies of the Tour-Rific® team work on each of our trips as if it were going to be their own family vacation.
On many occasions — I have called Sandi to tell her of our chosen destination and immediately — she was able to tell me the great attractions of the area, the ins and outs — the details only an experienced person could know. During the trips — I realize the number of things that would have been overlooked had the Tour-Rific® team not covered them — and even better was the time saved because of the things they already knew to prepare for.
Over the years — I have been pleased to recommend Sandi and Tour-Rific® of Texas for group travel needs — without even considering anyone else. I am confident that these ladies can handle your needs as well.”
Bingiee Shiu
Top notch professionalism and genuine good people
“I have been working with Tour-Rific of Texas since 1994 and would not think of using any other company. I have taken kids literally across the country (Los Angeles, Chicago, Orlando, to name a few), and they have completely taken the worry and stress out of the experience! Top notch professionalism and genuine good people!!”
Jed Weeks
I highly recommend Tour-Rific of Texas
“I highly recommend Tour-Rific of Texas. Having taken many trips with middle school and high school bands and orchestras, all organized by Tour-Rific of Texas, I can state with extreme confidence that Sandi Kerth and her very capable staff will ensure that the logistics of your trip are arranged to your satisfaction. The folks at Tour-Rific of Texas will attend to every detail of the trip, so you can spend your time doing what you do best: teaching and rehearsing students. I can and do recommend Tour-Rific of Texas to you without reservation!”
Dr. James Drew
THANK YOU
“Just a quick note to say “THANK YOU” for a wonderful trip to Washington, D.C.. Everything was absolutely perfect! Cadets wanted to stay to see the snow! 🙂 Please extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone at Tour-Rific for making this trip painless.”
Wanda L. Ewing, Major, USAF (Retired)
It was amazing!!
“It was amazing!! The kids were great, and had a wonderful time. Thanks to you, and your entire staff for making this happen for us.”
David Gresens
“Hello fabulous ladies,
We had a GREAT time on our trip! The girls did not want to have to come home, and lasting memories were made. Thank you so much for planning such a great trip — it made our life as directors much easier knowing that those small details were taken care of!”
Rebecca A. Belter
Thank you so much
“Suzi, just having my room on a different floor is so nice but the view is out of this world!!! Thank you so much for always taking care of me and my kiddos. Love the tote bag and chocolates too, I feel beyond spoiled! Thank you for everything! Tour-Rific of Texas fan for life!”
Mahalo, Rebecca Rose
For many years now,
For many years now, we have been using Sandi, Caye and all of the other wonderful people at Tour-Rific for all of our Technical Theatre field trips within the United States. All have been successful! The Tour-Rific customer service formula is consistent and second to none. With attention to every detail and willingness to hear feedback, we always feel like their most important customer. I would recommend their services without hesitation.”
David H. Poole
“Good morning Tour-Rific,
Thanks for another awesome trip — we had a blast!
The hotel and its staff were really wonderful; I would highly recommend it for other groups.
The sculpture gardens were beautiful. One of our chaperones is a sculptor who actually has a piece there so we had an excellent guide!
The dinner cruise and jazz brunch; food was good and the ensembles were terrific; some of the kids even sang with the group on the boat. Everything went smoothly, and a good time was had by all. We really LOVED our driver. He went above and beyond and took very good care of us.
Thank you!”
Kimberly Tobola
Thanks for a great trip
“Thanks for a great trip. Appreciate all of the hard work everyone at Tour-Rific did to make this possible. The buses were great and the hotel was amazing.”
Jason Dove
“Dear Tour-Rific Team,
The Boys Choir had a fabulous weekend at the Dixie Dude Ranch. It continues to be our very favorite trip. We lucked into beautiful weather throughout. As usual the staff of the ranch was amazing. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We had extremely happy families as we got back in last night.
Our bus driver, by the way, was top notch. Polite, on time and extremely helpful! We liked him a lot!
Attached is a picture of our group at the lodge.
Thanks again for helping us take such great trips!”
Faith Hebard
“Dear Tour-Rific Team,
I love working with your team! You all are so much fun to work with and so helpful. I’m so impressed that I got a response right away on a super early Saturday morning. I always recommend Tour-Rific to everyone. You are my favorite travel company!”
Regards,
Sophia Hsieh
“We make one call every year…and that’s to Tour-Rific!
See you guys soon!”
Matt Fehl
“Good afternoon,
I wanted to thank you and the whole team at Tour-Rific for your dedication to making our trip successful. I truly appreciate all of your patience.”
Victoria Alvarado
Director Orchestra, Jersey Village High School
“Hi Sandi, and Tour-Rific Team,
Our trip to Orlando went very, very smoothly. Parents were complimenting me that the trip was so well planned and executed. I thanked them and told them it was actually largely thanks to having a professional travel agency help us throughout the whole process. We will definitely be keeping you in mind for our next trip.
All the best, thank you,”
Luke Sliva
San Antonio Estimate
(By Deluxe Motorcoach)
Sample trip only. We will customize to meet your needs and budget.
Estimated Trip Cost $475.00 (quad occupancy):
Cost includes:
• Round trip charter bus service from Houston
• 2 nights / quad occupancy in deluxe hotel
• 5 meals
• Fiesta Texas
• Sea World
• Includes all taxes and meal gratuities
• Based on 50 passengers per bus
• Call for a transportation quote from your city.
Proposed Itinerary:
Day 1: Travel Day, Festival Competition, Performance or University Workshop*, Market Square or River Walk, Dinner and Activity, Hotel Check-in
Day 2: Breakfast, Fiesta Texas with Meal Coupon
Day 3: Breakfast, Sea World, Box Dinner, Travel Day
*Competition, performance or workshop fees are not included in above pricing.
Orlando by Air Estimate
(By Air)
Sample trip only. We will customize to meet your needs and budget.
Estimated Trip Cost $1,365.00 (quad occupancy):
Cost includes:
• Round trip air from Texas
• 4 nights / quad occupancy in deluxe hotel
• All ground transportation
• 11 meals
• 3-Day Disney’s Non-Hopper Ticket with Workshop
• 1-Day Universal Orlando Resort Park-To-Park Ticket
• Includes all taxes and meal gratuities
• *Based on $500.00 airfare
• Additional fees for luggage may apply
Proposed Itinerary:
Day 1: School, Travel, Hotel Check-in
Day 2: Breakfast, Disney’s Hollywood Studios with 2 Meal Coupons
Day 3: Breakfast, Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Disney Workshop* with 2 Meal Coupons
Day 4: Breakfast, Epcot with 2 Meal Coupons
Day 5: Breakfast, Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure with Dining Card, Travel
*Festival Disney may be added at an additional charge.
UNIVERSAL’S VOLCANO BAY™ WATER THEME PARK
The Third Amazing Theme Park at Universal Orlando Resort™
Orlando 3 Night by Bus Estimate
(By Deluxe Motorcoach – 3 Night Stay)
Sample trip only. We will customize to meet your needs and budget.
Estimated Trip Cost $1,025.00 (quad occupancy):
Cost includes:
• Round trip and local bus service from Houston
• 3 nights / quad occupancy
• 12 meals
• 3 – Day Disney’s Performing Arts on Stage Non-Hopper Performance Ticket
• 1-Day Park-To-Park Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure Orlando Resort Ticket
• Based on 50 passengers per bus
• Includes all taxes and meal gratuities
• Call for a transportation quote from your city.
Proposed Itinerary:
Day 1: School, Box Dinner, Travel Day
Day 2: Arrive Orlando, Epcot with 2 Meal Coupons, Hotel Check-in
Day 3: Breakfast, Disney’s Magic Kingdom with 2 Meal Coupons
Day 4: Breakfast, Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure with 2 Dining Cards and STARS Performance Program (Face coverings and temperature checks will be required for all guests. For important safety information at Universal Orlando Resort, please visit www.universalorlando.com/safetyinfo)
Day 5: Breakfast, Disney’s Hollywood Studios or Disney’s Animal Kingdom with 2 Meal Coupons, depart for Texas
Day 6: Travel Day, Arrive home.
*Festival Disney or a Workshop may be added at an additional charge.
Orlando 2 Night by Bus Estimate
(By Deluxe Motorcoach – 2 Night Stay)
Sample trip only. We will customize to meet your needs and budget.
Estimated Trip Cost $839.00 (quad occupancy):
Cost includes:
• Round trip and local bus service from Houston
• 2 nights / quad occupancy
• 9 meals
• 3 – Day Disney’s Non-Hopper Ticket with Workshop
• Based on 50 passengers per bus
• Includes all taxes and gratuities
• Call for a transportation quote from your city.
Proposed Itinerary:
Day 1: School, Box Dinner, Travel Day
Day 2: Arrive Orlando, Epcot with 2 Meal Coupons, Hotel Check-in
Day 3: Breakfast, Disney’s Magic Kingdom with 2 Meal Coupons, Disney Workshop
Day 4: Breakfast, Disney’s Hollywood Studios or Disney’s Animal Kingdom with 2 Meal Coupons, depart for Texas
Day 5: Travel Day, Arrive home.
*Festival Disney may be added at an additional charge.
New York City Estimate
Sample trip only. We will customize to meet your needs and budget.
Estimated Trip Cost $1,595.00 (quad occupancy) Staying in Northern New Jersey:
Cost includes:
• Round trip air from Texas
• 4 nights / quad occupancy in deluxe hotel
• All ground transportation in New York
• 9 meals
• Comprehensive City Tour with Guide
• 1 Broadway Show ($85.00 value)
• 9/11 Memorial & Museum
• Group Photo in Times Square
• Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island
• Top of the Rock or Empire State Building
• Radio City Music Hall Tour
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Intrepid Air & Space Museum
• Broadway Workshop
• Includes all taxes and meal gratuities
• *Based on $550.00 airfare
• Additional fees for luggage may apply
Proposed Itinerary:
Day 1: School, Travel Day, Hotel Check-in
Day 2: Breakfast, City Tour, Picnic in Central Park, Broadway Workshop*, Dinner, Broadway Show, Group Photo in Times Square
Day 3: Breakfast, Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Starbuck’s Reserve, Dinner, Top of the Rock or Empire State Building
Day 4: Breakfast, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 5th Avenue Shopping, Dinner, Highline
Day 5: Breakfast, Intrepid Air & Space Museum, Lunch, Travel Day
*Competition or workshop fees are not included in above pricing.
If you prefer a Manhattan hotel, please call for a quote.
New Orleans Estimate
(By Deluxe Motorcoach)
Sample trip only. We will customize to meet your needs and budget.
Estimated Trip Cost $765.00 (quad occupancy):
Cost includes:
• Round trip charter bus service from Houston
• 3 nights / quad occupancy in deluxe hotel
• 9 meals including Gospel Brunch and DJ Dinner Cruise
• City Tour
• Swamp Tour
• Aquarium
• National World War II Museum
• Mardi Gras World
• Includes all taxes and meal gratuities
• Based on 50 passengers per bus
• Call for a transportation quote from your city.
Proposed Itinerary:
Day 1: Travel Day, Box Dinner, Hotel Check-in
Day 2: Breakfast, Performance or Workshop*, Lunch, National World War II Museum, Aquarium, DJ Dinner Cruise
Day 3: Breakfast, Brunch in Jackson Square, City Tour, Mardi Gras World, Dinner
Day 4: Breakfast, Swamp Tour, Travel Home
*Competition or workshop fees will be additional.
Memphis/Nashville Estimate
(By Deluxe Motorcoach)
Sample trip only. We will customize to meet your needs and budget.
Estimated Trip Cost $815.00 (quad occupancy):
Cost includes:
• Round-trip charter bus service from Houston
• 3 nights / quad occupancy in deluxe hotel
• 10 meals
• Rock & Soul Museum
• Graceland with Performance opportunity
• Gibson Guitar Factory Tour
• Show and Performance opportunity at The Grand Ole Opry
• STAX Museum
• Country Music Hall of Fame
• RCA Studio B
• Includes all taxes and meal gratuities
• Based on 45 paying passengers per bus
• Call for a transportation quote from your city.
Proposed Itinerary:
Day 1: Travel Day, (Meals on Own), Hotel Check-in, Big River Crossing (Walk across the Mississippi River into Arkansas!)
Day 2: Breakfast at Hotel, The Rock & Soul Museum, Lunch, STAX Museum of American Soul, Dinner Cruise
Day 3: Breakfast at Hotel, Graceland Complex Tour with Performance, Box Lunch, depart for Nashville, Dinner & Show at the Grand Ole Opry, Hotel Check-in
Day 4: Breakfast at hotel, Country Music Hall of Fame, Lunch, RCA Studio B, Dinner and Line Dancing at The Wild Horse
Day 5: Breakfast at Hotel, Travel day
Los Angeles Estimate
Sample trip only. We will customize to meet your needs and budget.
Estimated Trip Cost $1,425.00 (quad occupancy):
Cost includes:
• Round trip air from Texas
• 4 nights / quad occupancy in deluxe hotel
• All ground transportation
• 7 meals
• 1 – Day Disneyland/California Adventure Performing Arts Park Hopper Ticket
• Disneyland Performance
• Warner Brothers Studio Tour
• 1 Day Universal Ticket
• Includes all taxes and meal gratuities
• *Based on $500.00 airfare
• Additional fees for luggage may apply
Proposed Itinerary:
Day 1: School, Travel, Hotel Check-in
Day 2: Breakfast, Disneyland/California Adventure with Disney’s Performing Arts Performance (meal coupon)
Day 3: Breakfast, Universal Studios with Meal Coupon, Pirate’s Dinner Adventure
Day 4: Breakfast, Warner Brothers Studio Tour, Farmer’s Market, Griffith Observatory, Santa Monica Pier
Day 5: Breakfast, Rodeo Drive, Stars Walk of Fame, Travel Day
*A Disney Workshop may be added for an additional fee.
Hawaii Estimate
Sample trip only. We will customize to meet your needs and budget.
Estimated Trip Cost $2,400.00 based on $1,100 air*:
Cost includes:
• Round trip air from Texas
• FOUR Nights Hotel Accommodation (inside corridors)
• FOUR Full American Breakfasts
• Traditional Flower Lei Greeting / Arrival
• Transfer with Porterage
• Deluxe Motor coach Transportation to all venues
• Hotel Briefing with Pizza Party
• Diamond Head Hiking Adventure
• Hawaiian Beach Barbeque
• Wiki Wacky Scavenger Hunt
• USS Arizona Memorial Tour
• Performance at Arizona Memorial Visitor’s Center
• Commemorative Flag Presentation
• Deli Style Lunch at the USS Missouri
• Honolulu City Highlights Tour
• Ala Moana Center Stage Performance (pending approval)
• Dinner at a Japanese Steakhouse
• Eastern Shores Island Tour
• Authentic Hawaiian Luau
• Departure Day Changing Rooms and Departure
• Transfer
• Local Tour Director on call 24 hours a day
• All Taxes and Gratuities (Except Tour Director) and Liability Insurance
Proposed Itinerary:
Day 1: Travel Day to Honolulu; Arrive afternoon
Flower Lei Greeting, Hotel Check-in; Pizza Party at hotel
Day 2: Full American Breakfast, Diamond Head Hiking, Beach Barbeque with Hawaiian Flair, Free Time Beach & Shopping, Waikiki Scavenger Hunt
Day 3: Full American Breakfast, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, Deli Picnic Lunch, Performance, Narrated City Tour, Performance at Ala Moana Center, Dinner at Japanese Steakhouse
Day 4: Full American Breakfast, Eastern Shores Circle Island Tour, Hawaiian fun in the sun at the Beach, Authentic Hawaiian Luau Dinner and Entertainment
Day 5: Full American Breakfast, Last day at the beach, Optional Sightseeing or last minute shopping (Changing rooms available at the hotel) Depart for airport (PM Flight)
Day 6: Arrive Houston
*Based on quad occupancy.