Australia Vacation Review: Cairns, Sydney, Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas

Our trip included travel from San Francisco to Australia, with a two-day stop in Singapore on return. We made our own arrangements for the flights to and from Australia, and for our first few days in Melbourne, where we stayed with relatives. We contracted with our travel company to travel to Cairns, then Sydney, and back to Melbourne.

Overall, it was a great trip, with no serious negative issues or delays. The long flights to and from Australia were made much easier in business class. We used what seemed to be a lifetime supply of air miles, but it was worth the outlay. We traveled smoothly around Australia on an airline arranged by the Zicasso travel agent.

The travel company did a superb job in setting up our tour around Australia. They were responsive to our desires for the components of the tour and overall, provided excellent activities each day. The CEO of the travel agency was easily reached and promptly returned all calls and emails before and during our trip. We could not have asked for better or friendlier service. The tour guides and transfer drivers were all prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. All pickups were on time or a few minutes early.