(90 Reviews)
99% Recommended

Diane Frisch

The Colony, TX

Agent specializing in luxury international travel

I believe that vacation time with family and friends is precious, and my goal is to help my clients make the most of it. I help reduce the stress and risk associated with vacation planning and upgrade the entire vacation experience. I create custom vacations for families, couples, and small groups to Europe, and more exotic global destinations like the Galapagos and Africa. I also help my clients find the perfect luxury cruises and river cruises, maximizing their value and making the most of their vacations. I am the travel agent who can take your experience from good to great, and that is my goal!

My Travel Specialties

Luxury Europe & Cruise Travel Advisor

I’m blessed to have a family that loves traveling as much as I do, and we take every opportunity we can to explore the world. We’ve cruised and traveled by land, sea and rivers around Europe, and the world.  It has been wonderful traveling with both my parents and children in fascinating and beautiful...
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Segovia, Spain near Madrid is SPECTACULAR!

Luxury River Cruise Specialist

   River Cruising is one of my favorite ways to travel through a region and explore it in depth, without the hassle of packing and unpacking. I have personally cruised on the Rhine, the Rhone, the Saone, the Main,  and the Danube, with the Mekong river next on my radar.  

   There are many...
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Cruising the Danube

Family Vacation Expert

Time spent with those you love is precious, and connecting while traveling creates memories that will last a lifetime. I have been fortunate enough to travel extensively with my family through Europe, and all around the US including Alaska and Hawaii and even the Galapagos.  It isn't always easy to...
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Alaska

Luxury Africa Specialist

   I can not think of a more exciting destination than southern and eastern Africa.  I work with some of the best in-destination lodges, camps, hotels, guides and tour operators to provide carefully curated vacations for my clients.  It is my pleasure to reduce the stress and risk involved in planning...
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Game drive in South Africa

Galapagos vacation expert

     A vacation to the Galapagos Islands is on many bucket lists, but there is a lot to consider when planning it. As a trained travel agent with connections in the destination, and having also visited the destination myself,  I help my clients make a trip to the Galapagos perfect for YOU.  It might...
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Galapagos Tortoise - what a good looking guy!

Small Group Luxury Travel Specialist

    Traveling with a group is a fantastic experience, but there are challenges to organize it all.   That is where I step in.   I help my clients plan every detail of their trips so that things run seamlessly.  Sometimes the groups are extended families reconnecting in wonderful destinations all over...
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The Duomo in Florence

My Travel Albums

Greek Islands and Athens are MAGNIFICENT
Lunchtime in the charming town of Rethymno
Danube River Cruise 2017
the views along the Danube are amazing!
Spain is Spectacular and has SO MUCH to offer!
The Alhambra, Granada
Alaska is amazing for a family vacation!
what a view!
Florence may be my favorite city on the planet!
 a different statue of David in the Bargello

My Travel Stories

A Magical day at the Alhambra in Spain

If you were to ask me the #1 place to visit in Spain, I would have to say the Alhambra in Granada.  When we went, we had a guide bring us there early, with pre purchased tickets.  This is an important detail.  We were surprised to see that the Alhambra is not just a palace, but a walled citadel with...Read more.

Customer Testimonials

Trip of a Lifetime on Safari in Kenya and Tanzania

Wow!!!!! What a trip! It exceeded our expectations by far and I had high hopes already. The accommodations were outstanding. Gorgeous hotels and glamping.The food was delicious. Buffets as well as five star dining plus the surprise lunches at gorgeous locations. Along the way. we had Incredible scenery with the most beautiful sunsets I've ever seen. I've saved the best for last. Oh my goodness, the animals! We saw all of the Big Five, just what we were hoping for. Hundreds of animals that we saw each day- some around every corner. Lions every day! From cute gazelles to elephant families and giraffes. We even saw some of the great migration! This was truly the trip of a lifetime and I would go back in a heartbeat. Worth every penny. I brought things home that remind me of our wonderful journey. I also have what seems like a million great photos.Every detail was taken care of. We had the best guide ever. I can't thank you enough for setting us up for such a great adventure!
Connie P Frisco, TX

Luxury River Cruise with side trip to London

My husband and I just returned from a once-in-a lifetime, bucket list trip to Europe arranged by Diane Frisch Destinations. We traveled six countries by plane, train, automobile and ship! Diane’s attention to detail was phenomenal. She updated us constantly and checked in to be certain everything was going smoothly. She obtained extra perks for us in hotels and on the ship. On excursions that we booked ourselves Diane gave us tips on what to see and where to stay and eat. Diane is always available (which is important when your time zone is different). You ask, why do I need a travel advisor when I can book over the internet? If you want impeccable attention to detail and a perfect trip without hassle, consult Diane.
Julie J, The Colony, TX

A Very special vacation to London and Amsterdam

The vacation was absolutely wonderful. The hotel you suggested gets 5 stars from my hubby (best martini ever). Delightful service from the entire staff and food was excellent. Best location to walk to so many venues or to take the Underground. The hotel in Amsterdam was also excellent. Great location and wonderful service. Rebecca and I even used the spa and it was delightful (now she is spoiled for any future facials and massages). All the tours we booked through you in Amsterdam were excellent (our tour guide for private day with windmills and tulips was especially good). Nothing anyone can do about a taxi strike in Amsterdam. So glad we decided to walk with our luggage to hotel b/c people were stopped for hours. And only one day of rain :) I really appreciate all your help making this a very special vacation!
Holly K Chantilly, Virginia

Europe Expert!

Diane is an expert on ALL things Europe! She created a custom vacation that catered to our specific desires and was made all our wishes happen. Will definitely be booking our next trip with Diane!
KRF Frisco, Texas

Worry-free honeymoon

You were by far the biggest blessing in all of our wedding planning! We didn't have to worry even one bit about planning or traveling requirements for our honeymoon! We are so thankful!
Nicole E. San Francisco

We had the best honeymoon!

The honeymoon was perfect. From Hawaii itself being a great playground for adventure, to the amazing hotels we stayed at. We cannot thank you enough for planning and providing us the perfect honeymoon we envisioned. All and all, it was just perfect. we loved relaxing at both the Fairmont and Andaz, and really enjoyed our time at both. The excursions that you arranged were perfect too, we learned so much and had a blast. Again, we cannot thank you enough Mrs. Frisch. We had the best honeymoon!
Kevin Z

Diane is a complete professional

I can without any hesitation completely and highly recommend Diane Frisch Destinations. We worked together over a full year planning the most wonderful France/Italy trip and then Covid-19 hit. She spent weeks un-planning my trip and making sure that I was properly refunded all the money I had paid. I think that showed me more about her level of customer service than I had already learned from the planning of the trip. Diane is a complete professional and will be with you every step of the way. Even in the middle of a pandemic, she had me top of mind. You won't go wrong utilizing her services to plan your next trip! I can't wait to re-plan my trip with Diane!
Judi and Rick, Frisco, TX

Best Travel Advisor we have ever had!

You planned our complete itinerary in Spain, reduced our stress and risk, and created those wow! moments.... You have checked the first three boxes for us with ease and now we look forward to beginning our trip and experiencing the wow! Best travel advisor we have ever had
Nancy W, Dallas, TX

Loved the custom itinerary in Alaska!

You ROCK! We had the best trip to Alaska! Our guide was the bomb and only wish we had more time with him. You did a great job and we had such a wonderful time! thank you!
Friends vacationing together

Loved our Active family Alaska Adventure

Everything was spectacular, and as you pointed out, the weather was actually hot and sunny for 5 days. My kids, especially my 15 year old son, was engaged the entire time, looking out the van windows, conversing with our guide, and taking lots of pictures. We saw and learned so much more about Alaska with the guide than we ever would have on our own - he was invaluable! We really did have an absolutely amazing trip - we were so happy with the itinerary you put together - I love the non-stop activity on vacations - now the hard part is deciding which pictures to put on our vacation wall!
Deb D, Mendham, NJ

You saved our honeymoon!

YOU ARE A MIRACLE WORKER!!!! I am so sorry you had to do so much extra work because of my confusion and we are so thankful you are able to work your magic to make everything work. We seriously cant thank you enough!!
Mr KZ New York City, NY

Great Holiday trip to Florence and Rome

We had a great time on our trip. We took the Frecciarossa train straight from the Rome airport to Florence and never stopped moving. The hotels were great. We had a beautiful balcony overlooking the city of Florence and Santa Croce. The hotel in Rome upgraded us to a big suite. Our favorite part of the trip by far was the cooking class we did in Rome.We met in Campo dei Fiori and walked a few blocks to an apartment that had been converted to solely host cooking classes. The actual cooking took place on the rooftop terrace! It was tented with a heater but I can only imagine how beautiful it would be in the spring or summer. We highly recommend this tour to other groups! The cooking class was a few couples and a family with their four kids who were between the ages of 13-20. After cooking we ate the meal family style. Thanks again for all of your help!
JM from Arlington, Virginia

Helped us so much during pandemic!

We wanted to tell you how much we genuinely appreciate you planning our trip! Also for cancelling our trip! You are such a wonderful travel agent! You went above and beyond for us and we will never forget that! We are so glad we met you and look forward to planning travel in the future with you. Thank you!!!
Tammy in Frisco, TX

Can't wait to re-plan our Europe vacation with you

I can without any hesitation completely and highly recommend Diane Frisch Destinations. We worked together over a full year planning the most wonderful France/Italy trip and then Covid-19 hit. She spent weeks un-planning my trip and making sure that I was properly refunded all the money I had paid. I think that showed me more about her level of customer service than I had already learned from the planning of the trip. Diane is a complete professional and will be with you every step of the way. Even in the middle of a pandemic, she had me top of mind. You won't go wrong utilizing her services to plan your next trip! I can't wait to re-plan my trip with Diane!
JW from Frisco, TX

Perfect family vacation to Italy!

We just got back from our trip and are very happy and full of wonderful memories! It was fantastically planned and everything went super smoothly. The tour guides in Rome were just outstanding - Highly Recommended! Thank you for all your help with this and making it such a fun trip for our family. We will definitely reach out to you next time!
RM from NJ

You saved our Vacation!

Diane, you not only saved, but even improved upon our plans that had fallen apart. It was a seamless vacation with every detail attended to. Definitely took the stress out of our trip!!
Kristi F Frisco, Texas

My Reviews

22 of 32 people found this review helpful
Perfect way to celebrate our 20th anniversary!
Diane is an expert on ALL things Europe! She created a custom vacation that catered to our specific desires and was made all our wishes happen. Will definitely be booking our next trip with Diane!
By  KRF522  from  Frisco, TX
Traveled to  Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Diane Frisch responded:
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure working with you both, and I look forward to helping you plan your next special trip.

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17 of 24 people found this review helpful
Wonderful Agent
We booked our European vacation, including a river cruise and an additional week in Germany, with Diane over 1 year ago. Who knew Covid would still be so prevalent in our lives. We are in the process of rebooking and she could not be more accommodating. Diane has been there every step of the way, keeping us informed and giving us options. She has been so patient and helpful with our questions, and concerns. Diane is amazing at what she does. She truly cares about her clients. I would highly recommend her for any type of vacation plans you are considering. She is very knowledgeable and well traveled.
By  Susan G  from  Normal, IL
Traveled to  Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Diane Frisch responded:
Thanks so much for your sweet review! It is a pleasure working with you and your family on this trip. We are going to make it WONDERFUL for you all!

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19 of 28 people found this review helpful
Trip of a lifetime!
We contacted Diane earlier this year to begin our travel plans to Italy. Diane was not only super responsive and friendly but she was also very knowledgeable in the cities we were considering in Italy. She travels frequently to several destinations each year. I think this is a huge advantage when she makes recommendations on travel plans, excursions and hotels.

We gave Diane tentative dates and cities and she was able to quickly put together several options. Everything was handled with exceptional attention to detail.

Our vacation was absolutely perfect. Every hotel check-in, train ride, flight, car service, and excursion went perfectly! Her list of preferred vendors and hotels can not be beat.

We absolutely recommend Diane's services to any one looking for the ultimate vacation experience.
By  Carla  from  Dallas, TX
Traveled to  Sorrento ~ Italy ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Diane Frisch responded:
Thank you so much for your kind comments. It was a pleasure working with you on this special vacation and I am so happy that everything went well for you. Notes like yours make me so happy! Thank you for taking the time to write. I would love to work with you on your next escape :)

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16 of 22 people found this review helpful
The best trip of our lives!
Diane planned our first trip to Spain and we couldn't have done it without her. She was detailed, quick, and answered every question I had. She planned our whole trip, which included transportation to/from airport, train rides, hotels, and excursions. Diane was fantastic and I highly recommend her.
By  Nancy  from  Decatur, Texas
Traveled to  Spain ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Diane Frisch responded:
Thank you so much for your kind review, Nancy! It was a pleasure to work with you and I am very happy that your first trip to Spain was such a success.

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15 of 24 people found this review helpful
Above-and-beyond every step of the way
I have known Diane for over 30 years and she is one of the most elegant people I know. So, luxury travel is right up her alley. However, I put our friendship to the test and asked her to find me a "City Slickers" style cattle drive. And she did not disappoint! I am just back from my week on the range and am a better person for it. Not only did she ply her network to find the best outfitter, but she made the initial contacts and set me up with top-shelf travel insurance. 'Cause you never know what's going to happen out there. Upon my return, I thought I left my iPad in airport security and Diane committed to help me out (and I quote) "I will do whatever it takes to make it right for you on my end". She is truly the best of the best, don't think twice about contacting her.
By  Joni  from  Cranford, NJ
Traveled to  Wyoming ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Diane Frisch responded:
Thanks so much, Joni - I am so glad that the trip was everything you had wished for! I am glad I could work my connections to find you the best guides to put this together, and that your IPad was so quickly located! Your review means the world to me and I am truly grateful.

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Destination Expert:

  • Italy
  • Galapagos Islands
  • Africa
  • Europe
  • Kenya
  • France
  • Ecuador
  • Danube
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Mediterranean
  • Quito
  • Rwanda
  • Greece
  • Rhine River
  • Zimbabwe
  • Portugal

Travel Specialist:

  • Cruises
  • Family Vacations
  • Luxury
  • River Cruises
  • Safari
  • Escorted Tours
  • Small Ship Cruises
  • Bespoke Travel
  • European Culture
  • Groups
  • Luxury Cruises
  • Outdoor Activities & Sports
  • Animals & Wildlife

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  • CTA
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