TESTIMONIALS
"Working with YTT was almost too easy. You know how planning a vacation takes over your whole life and might even prevent you from taking a vacation… With Liz's services, I just had a phone conversation with her telling her what I was looking for and within a couple of days I had 3 itineraries to look at. I was able to take bits and pieces of every itinerary to create the best vacation for me.
YTT’s services were very personal. I really felt like all my concerns were addressed. When I have used other travel planning services, once they had my money I never heard from them again but that was far from the case with Your Time Travels. I got almost weekly calls and emails about my trip up to one day before leaving. It really enhanced my excitement having someone who was almost as ecstatic as I was about the trip.
I was pleasantly surprised by YTT’s personal touches. For example receiving multiple care packages before I left for my trip as well as additional surprises once I was there. I was also sent a very comprehensive list of everything I needed and everything I should expect so I felt very prepared for the trip and that is always a very good feeling when traveling to a new place.
YTT did a great job of making sure our vegan food restrictions were accommodated on our safari. At every stop we made the hotel/lodge/tent camp had food prepared for us. We ate such great meals, I am pretty sure the meat eaters were jealous of the food we were eating. Even our guide was prepared with tons of fresh fruit and veggies for us every day.
Of course I would recommend YTT’s services! I think it is important to realize that Your Time Travels cares about your trip almost as much as you do." Erica K., owner of MooShoes
"Our safari was amazing! Everyone keeps asking what was the best part and it is really hard to say since everything was great. However, if pushed I would have to say just the incredible diversity of the wild life we saw and the drastically different natures of each of the parks. Everything far surpassed my expectations. Africa is beyond beautiful and the amount of animal life you see while on safari is mind blowing. Also, the food was fantastic!
I really don't know how it would have been possible to plan this trip without Liz. She found an amazing local tour service with a guide who went far beyond what most of the other guides were doing. She handled all the booking details, found amazing hotels/lodges/tented camps, organized the flights and travel insurance, and walked us through all the additional things we would have to do for the trip. And everything was fully customizable and luxurious. To achieve the same results I would have had to have done months of research and still wouldn't have felt as comfortable and secure. Everything was well thought out and organized. And the travel book Liz prepared had everything we needed for the trip in it and more!
As a lawyer it is really hard for me to let go of micro-managing all the details of my trips. Liz totally understood that and was able to answer all my questions and work with me on planning the absolutely perfect 30th Birthday Surprise Safari.
The most important thing people should know is that Liz can really customize your trip and is willing to work with you to make it perfect. And thank God for the antibacterial lotion and the ph balancing gum she sent us!
I have already recommended Liz’s services to my friends, family and co-workers! What could be better than a customizable, luxurious, animal friendly trip planned with care, great knowledge, and attention to detail? Liz planned the perfect trip for us. Everything far surpassed our expectations and the result was an incredible adventure that we will always remember!" Alyson D., Esq. Photo courtesy of William Ryal Gynan
"When I decided that I wanted my trip to Nepal to be meaningful, I didn't know where to start. Liz took the time to learn about my interests and came back to me with an itinerary that encompassed everything we discussed and so much more. Her recommendations were incredibly thoughtful, meticulously detailed, surprisingly budget friendly, and most importantly-- animal inspired. Along with each specific suggestion for a volunteer opportunity or sightseeing excursion she provided a clear justification for how each potential activity was vetted. She put together an incredible combination of exploration, education, and relaxation, never losing sight of the fact that this was still ultimately my vacation. I am so grateful for her guidance and can't wait to begin my adventure.” Tessa Y.
PRESS (& all things kinda noteworthy!)
Girlie Girl Army: The Foxy Vegan Travel Agent Of Our Dreams
"Ever begin to plan a vacation only to think "Damn, I hope they have healthy food I can eat" or "I really hope this place doesn't have monkeys on chains as entertainment." Enter brilliant Liz Longacre, a gorgeous and compassionate former lawyer, who was inspired to start YTT after her experience volunteering abroad at an elephant sanctuary in Thailand. YTT is a travel company for the socially-conscious animal loving traveler who wants all the perks of a traditional vacation… while also incorporating activities that are truly beneficial for animals... Liz customizes trips to suit your schedule, needs and budget and incorporates spending a portion of your vacation either volunteering with an animal welfare organization or seeing animals in the wild on various types of safaris. YTT promotes vegan resorts, eco-lodges, and vegan cooking classes whenever available and will plan out exactly where you can eat on any trip to accommodate your vegan diet. Could this be a more genius service!? Wouldn't your rather support a green animal-lovin' girl and her company? We would!"
Our Hen House: Your Time Travels (and So Should You)
"... taking advantage of the services offered by small, vegan-owned companies such as Your Time Travels is a responsible way of planning your next trip. With its enthusiasm for volunteer vacations helping animals, and the absolute determination to work with everyone's individual needs, I think Your Time Travels has arrived on the scene just in the nick of time. Furthermore, I just get tingles when I see passionate activists doing what they love, and feeling good about it. Liz Longacre is a perfect example of the fulfillment that can come with realizing your dreams and the power that those dreams can have for animals."
Interview with FARM: One Woman's Passion for Animal's Becomes a Unique Travel Company
"One trip to Thailand, one week of volunteering with rescued elephants, and the life of a corporate attorney was changed forever... YTT arranges trips consisting of a creative combination of exciting or relaxing vacation activities, meaningful volunteer experiences with animal welfare projects, and responsible ways of enjoying and learning about animals in their natural habitats. You will return refreshed, inspired, and you'll have plenty of amazing stories to share with others."
FARM: 12 Ways You Can Help the Animals in 2011
"Nothing is quite as powerful as your personal story. Visit animal sanctuaries, roll up your sleeves and volunteer, sponsor an animal, and take lots of photos or video to share online. Let other people see these beautiful animals and hear about your experiences with them. You could even make your next vacation one that involves helping the animals too..."
Meatout Monday's Newsletter: Traveling with Compassion
"Liz Longacre has always been passionate about animals. In 2008, after six years working as an attorney for a corporate law firm, she and her husband went to Thailand for their honeymoon and volunteered with an elephant sanctuary for abused and neglected elephants. After witnessing how brutally elephants are abused in the name of tourism, Liz founded Your Time Travels, a travel company for animal lovers."
MooShoe's Newsletter: Your Time Travels
"We highly recommend using these services. They will plan your next trip keeping your needs in mind along with the needs of the non-human animals. Unfortunately we come across so much animal exploitation when traveling, but not when you plan it with the help of your very own vegan travel agent."
Crazy Sexy Life: Find Your Purpose by Following Your Heart
Crazy Sexy Life: Shy Girl's Manifesto
Dog's Life Magazine: Travel Rewards
"Former lawyer decides to devote her time to animals in a very awesome way. She helps people incorporate animal-friendly activities into their travel plans. Which immediately makes her the best travel agent ever."
The Lost Girls: Girls taking on the world—alone!
T.O.F.U. Magazine - Your Time Travels Contest
"We love Your Time Travels – it’s perfect for helping travelers find animal friendly vacations. You can volunteer abroad with animal welfare projects, observe animals in their natural habitats, or bring your own animal companions on an adventure!"
One of 12 entrepreneurs chosen to lead other female entrepreneurs in finding their authenticity and reflecting their passion.
Tribal Truth Chat with Liz Longacre
Winner in Entrepreneurial Contest Held by Online Marketing Maven Marie Forleo!
My winning video submission!
