They came as strangers.They left as family.
“I felt safe, I felt cared for, I felt pampered, I felt like this trip was made for me! My friend and I looked at this trip through the lenses of "could we have done this ourselves" and the answer was…”
Tracy Alexander · South AfricaPress play on the memories
ALL 18 FILMS →All 78, in their own words.
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CHINA + KOREA“I am a happy member of this tribe and always eager to support Claire and her team! I love them all! The mere fact that clearly they are committed to ensuring that every detail of our travel experience is on point is always…”
READ THE FULL NOTE →Deborah Renee SmithChina + Korea
CHINA + KOREA“[Claire] is a great option to meet like minded individuals that like lux travel.”
Jennifer EmoryChina + Korea
THE SINGLES RETREAT“My first [trip with Claire], at The Singles Retreat was amazing! [Claire's team] was detail-oriented in planning, and exceptional in their high-touch communication leading up to the trip. I had a fun and memorable experience…”
READ THE FULL NOTE →Maxine GrayThe Singles Retreat
CUBA“[Claire] allowed me to see the beauty of Cuba despite the untimely weather! [Claire's team] member Anthony was fun and attentive and our Cuban tour guides, Javier and Daniel, were knowledgeable of Cuban arts, history, and culture.…”
READ THE FULL NOTE →Shauna CarterCuba
THE SINGLES RETREAT“I had a great time, I met amazing people and enjoyed myself. I would recommend [Claire] to family and friends.”
Candi CrecyThe Singles Retreat
BRAZIL“[Claire] is the premier African American travel company in the world! My experience with this organization has been astonishing and first class. My family will only travel with this organization, We know the experience will be…”
READ THE FULL NOTE →Monique MarksBrazil
CROATIA“I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a trip to Croatia with [Claire], and it was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment we arrived, the exceptional service and attention to detail were evident. Our accommodations…”
READ THE FULL NOTE →Rachel HillCroatia
PRIVATE JOURNEY“[Claire] made my birthday private trip very special. The trip was well organized and it flowed so smoothly and seamlessly. The concierge was excellent, providing me with a daily schedule every day of the trip so I didn't have to…”
READ THE FULL NOTE →Marla SingletonPrivate journey
CHAMPAGNE + COGNAC“This was an experience of a lifetime. Being able to learn and taste various champagne’s and cognacs was great but having a wine/champagne expert on the trip to it to the next level. We were able to learn throughout the trip and…”
READ THE FULL NOTE →Tamara BurrellChampagne + Cognac01 / 78Many of these travelers came with us as Up in the Air Life (UITAL), Claire B. Soares's earlier travel brand. Same founder, same team, same trips. Words in [brackets] are our edits of that earlier name.
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CHINA + KOREAI am a happy member of this tribe and always eager to support Claire and her team! I love them all! The mere fact that clearly they are…Deborah Renee SmithChina + KoreaREAD ALL 2 FROM CHINA + KOREA →