Fora Travel, Inc. - New York, New York

Drea M.

My husband and I had an incredible trip to Japan and it was stress-free thanks to Anson Tan’s planning. Every hotel we stayed in surpassed our expectations and we would definitely book again. I’m the type of person who will endlessly search for the “right hotel”. Anson asked us what we were looking for and presented us awesome options. It was such a relief to just say “book it”!

He also helped us decide which order to visit each city, how long to stay, and booked the transportation to get there. We wouldn’t have changed anything! I highly recommend working with Anson.

Pictures are views from or in hotel we stayed.

Jill H.

Our first experience with Fora Travel will certainly not be our last. We just returned from a fantastic getaway to Bermuda curated by our advisor Melissa Schwartz. She recommended the Rosewood Hotel which was beyond beautiful, which included a complimentary delicious gourmet breakfast every morning and $100 resort credit. Our original Harbor-view King room was upgrade to an Ocean-view Suite (which included a complimentary golf cart) on arrival. The accommodations were nothing short of stunning. Melissa also arranged to have his/hers golf hats waiting for us in the room as a welcome gift - a nice touch! Finally, she arranged for all of our dinner reservations and taxi transfers ahead of time, so we were able to sit back and truly relax in the beauty of Bermuda. Thanks again, Melissa!

Casey W.

We had a great experience using Fora Travel, Inc. We stayed at the Stafford Hotel in London and Hotel Craftsman Amsterdam and loved both of our stays. We had a complementary room upgrade in London. Free breakfast in London and Amsterdam. We would happily book again through Fora Travel. We loved our travel advisor, Jenny Walz! Jenny took care of us and make sure we were looked after. She was incredibly professional and so responsive. Jenny also left us a welcome note and chocolates in Amsterdam. We trust in all of Jenny’s recommendations and will happily book our future travels through her.

Kate M.

We had a mixed experience with Fora Travel. I submitted a request for an agent to assist with hotels in Costa Rica. I did not hear back, but upon reaching out again was connected with Kris Weir. Kris was helpful in selecting two places to stay in Costa Rica. She stated she would excursion/tour recommendations prior to our trip but never did. Upon arriving at the second hotel, we discovered there was an issue with our room and the hotel had communicated the issue to the Fora agent, Kris, but she never contacted us. I also emailed Kris directly upon being informed of the issue by the hotel, but she did not respond (I did not have a phone number for her to call). To this day, I never heard one word from Kris informing us of the issue, giving us resolution options, or even apologizing for the error. She did not respond to any of my messages once we were traveling in country. To say this was disappointing is an understatement. Luckily we were able to resolve the issue at the second hotel on our own, but I will never trust Fora Travel again and cannot recommend it to others.

Katerina V.

Our family of four, including a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old, had the pleasure of working with Anson Tan from FORA to plan an impromptu trip to Tokyo, Japan. With less than four weeks to prepare, Anson's expertise and dedication turned what could have been a stressful situation into an unforgettable adventure.

From the outset, Anson was incredibly organized and thorough. He curated an itinerary that balanced fun and relaxation, ensuring activities that catered to both adults and young children.

One of the most impressive aspects of working with Anson was his clear and efficient communication with all the partners we booked with. He coordinated seamlessly with airlines, hotels, and tour operators, providing us with detailed information and making sure that all our bookings were confirmed and in order.

Anson was with us throughout the trip to ensure our needs were met, and he was able to make last-minute changes to support our young family's needs. His responsiveness and flexibility before and during the trip was invaluable, particularly when unexpected situations arose when traveling with young kids.

Anson made the entire process so smooth and enjoyable. For families especially, having a knowledgeable and dedicated travel advisor like Anson is invaluable.

Thanks to Anson's hard work and expertise, our family had a fantastic time in Tokyo. We couldn't have asked for a better travel advisor, and we highly recommend Anson Tan to anyone planning a trip!

Allen C.

Save Your Time and Money—Book Directly with Amex Travel Instead

Fora is simply not worth the extra time or money when booking a trip. I had multiple disappointing experiences with their service, proving that they add little to no value beyond what you could arrange yourself. Here are some key failures I encountered:

No Exclusive Relationships with Local Businesses
Fora does not have any personal connections with local restaurants, businesses, or tour operators. They book reservations using the same systems available to the public, so there is no added benefit to going through them.

Lack of Attention to Detail
Small but crucial details were overlooked, which negatively impacted my plans. For example, while in Mykonos, I went to dinner straight from the beach, only to find out the restaurant had a dress code—something my Fora travel agent failed to mention. As a result, I had to scramble for a last-minute alternative.

Poor Vetting of Vendors and Experiences
Fora does not properly vet the tours and services they book. I reserved a five-hour yacht experience in Mykonos, but once we boarded, we were informed that our planned destination—communicated from the very beginning—was not possible. To make matters worse, the yacht company only provided four hours instead of the five we had paid for.

Throughout these issues, Fora made no effort to coordinate with vendors or find alternative solutions. Instead, they merely asked for feedback to improve service for future clients—while doing nothing to fix the situation for me.

Do yourself a favor and book through Amex Travel or directly with hotels and service providers. Fora is not worth the hassle.

Update: After posting this review Fora started creeping on my LinkedIn 😂

Brenda L.

We had an unforgettable time in Bali, all thanks to Anson Tan’s fantastic recommendation for our accommodation. His prompt responses and attention to detail ensured all our needs were met seamlessly. This trip far exceeded our expectations, and we truly appreciate Anson’s effort in making it a remarkable experience.

R B.

Signed up as new agent. Scheduled onboarding session. No zoom details were provided.search everywhere including all the email id. Unable to contact as there is no contact information either. I had taken off from my work to attend this. Wasted two hours. I thought Fora is technologically advanced but appeared to be worst who cannot even manage a zoom meeting.