Tour-Rific® of Texas

Testimonials

Here's what some customers think of Tour-Rific®. Contact us for other references.

"I have traveled with Tour-Rific of Texas since 2000. In that time I have taken three Orlando trips with them and several other smaller in-state trips. These ladies are extremely detail oriented, and will give you exactly what you are asking for. They advised me to do the Blue Man Group performance, but we opted not to do it. Now I wish I had.

Words of wisdom: They really know what they're doing! Heed their advice! They always give me great hotels and do a great schedule.

I dont know of any director that has left Tour-Rific to go with another company. They work very hard to earn your business and especially keep your repeat business. I will never travel with another company. I was looking for a tour company and they were recommended to me by many colleagues. Their client list is extremely impressive. I would unconditionally recommend working with these ladies. You will not be unhappy. Their professionalism is second to none."

Ram Estrada
Head Band Director
Lamar Consolidated High School
Rosenberg, TX

"The trip to Florida was awesome! On behalf of the staff and students of the Gladewater Bear Band, thank you for making our trip a huge success. It's so refreshing to employ a travel company that specializes in the needs of student groups.

Each detail of our trip was planned to perfection and executed without a flaw. While in Florida, I had the opportunity to speak with people who have been doing business with TOUR-RIFIC over the years, and they too, speak of you and your company with great affection.

Thank you for taking the extra time to cater a trip to our specific needs. I'm so delighted to find, in this day and age, travel consultants who are sincere about making the customer happy.

Please know that you have earned my respect and the right to be my preferred travel consultant. I look forward to continuing our relationship in the years to come."

Nathan R. Templeton
Director of Bands
Gladewater High School
Gladewater, Texas

"Like most Band Directors I have always been a "neat freak." Because of that sometimes undesirable qulity, I had a difficult time letting go of planning every detail of a trip myself. Tour-Rific® was recommended to me by a trusted friend who also invited me to help chaperone a trip with his band to Chicago to perform at Midwest. After seeing first hand the details that went into the planning and realizing the quality of service I could expect from Sandi, Caye, Heather and the others, I decided to "let go." That was eight years ago and I have never regretted the decision. When we decided to cancel our trip last year to Washington, D.C. because of the WTC disaster, Sandi was very helpful in getting back every penny from the companies we had deposits with. I believe almost every band and orchestra in Fort Bend ISD travels with Tour-Rific® and I have never heard a negative coment from any of them."

Bill Duggan
Band Director (retired)
Dulles High School
Houston, Texas

"I have relied on Tour-Rific® of Texas for every trip taken by the Cypress Springs High School Band. These trips have been local in the Houston area, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and even to Washington DC. Having dealt with the entire staff at one time or another for scheduling, payments, and planning of the trip, there has never been a disappointing result with the service or product. They rely on top vendors who also produce a quality experience for the students and staff in every aspect of the trip.

The price of using Tour-Rific® is so reasonable I cannot imagine why any group would want to consider a trip without their assistance. With all endeavors there have been moments on our trips when unforseen events have arisen. It is very comforting to make one phone call to Sandi and her staff and know the issue will be resolved in a timely and more than satisfactory manner. Their knowledge of the areas we have traveled has been an awesome resource in order to plan trips that are rewarding for the students and staff at a cost that is absolutely reasonable

I would encourage any group thinking of taking a trip to employ Tour-Rific® of Texas and enjoy every aspect of the trip from planning, scheduling, to actually taking the trip. I'm sure your group will enjoy quality experiences like my students have enjoyed from start to finish at a totally reasonable price."

Russell Holcombe
Director of Bands
Cypress Springs High School
Cypress, Texas

"It is my pleasure to recommend Tour-Rific® of Texas. Sandi Kerth and her outstanding staff have been handling trips for our band for years. From our smallest needs (a few chartered buses locally) to our trips to New York City, Washington, D.C., and other national destinations, Tour-Rific® has provided us with truly incredible service every year.

Tour-Rific® handles the smallest details of every trip to the largest, whether it be airline fares or arrangements with festival compaines. The specialized needs of our band are always seen to. I always know that my students will be getting the most educational experience they can for their money every time. Tour-Rific® specializes in student musical organizations."

John W. Petersen
Director of Bands
Clear Creek High School
League City, Texas

"When I began teaching at Memorial -- one of the first calls I received was from Sandi Kerth. The mission of her phone call was to assure me that her work was of high quality and that I would always be satisfied. Well -- she undersold herself.

As I choose a destination for my orchestra to travel each year -- I immediately call Tour-Rific® because I know that the company's experience and care is so strong that I need not call any other. The Memorial Orchestra has traveled to Corpus Christi, Bandera, Orlando, Winter Park, Chicago and New York City under the watchful eye of Sandi and her team -- and never have we experienced anything less than first rate attention. I know that the ladies of the Tour-Rific® team work on each of our trips as if it were going to be their own family vacation.

On many occasions -- I have called Sandi to tell her of our chosen destination and immediately -- she was able to tell me the great attractions of the area, the ins and outs -- the details only an experienced person could know. During the trips -- I realize the number of things that would have been overlooked had the Tour-Rific® team not covered them -- and even better was the time saved because of the things they already knew to prepare for.

Over the years -- I have been pleased to recommend Sandi and Tour-Rific® of Texas for group travel needs -- without even considering anyone else. I am confident that these ladies can handle your needs as well."

Bingiee Shiu
Orchestra Director
Memorial High School
Houston, Texas

"The Spring High School choral department has been doing business with Sandi Kerth and Tour-Rific® for eight years. We have chartered three out-of-state trips with their company.

Efficient, dilligent, punctual and helpful are just a few of the adjectives I would use to describe the service and staff at Tour-Rific®. Their attention to detail, user-friendly billing process and commitment to customer service have made all of our dealings with them positive ones.

I recommend Tour-Rific® for all of your group travel needs."

Denise R. Eaton
Choral Director
Spring High School
Spring, Texas

"It has been my pleasure to use your travel services since I first became a head high school choir director. You walked me through my first out of state trip, when we went to California. You even went along with us to "show me the ropes" and let me see first hand that traveling out of state can be user friendly! Since then we have traveled to New York, Washington D.C. and this year to California.

Your attention to detail, punctuality with information, quickness to return phone calls and patience to clarify any monetary issues is exceptional. In addition, you are always willing to work with us within a price range that we are able to afford.

Lodging is always more than acceptable, restaurants are by in large very suitable for our large numbers, and air transportation and buses are always the finest available. When requested, you are helpful in arranging our schedules to accommodate singing at various cathedrals, including St. Patrick's in New York, St. Matthews in Washington D.C. and most recently the Crystal Cathedral.

When we have stayed in state or needed any help in securing bus transportation or even a camp or resort for a choir trip your group is also very helpful.

I have told many fellow choir directors about your services and am always happy to hear that they too are impressed with your service and go back to you time and again. After all, it is from another choir director that I learned about you."

Nora Klier
Choral Director (retired)
Cypress Falls High School
Houston, Texas

"I have used Tour-Rific® of Texas to arrange all of my team's trips for the past nine years. I continue to use them every year because they know what they're doing. They know all about the special needs of student groups, they always find the best prices (you won't find better prices anywhere), and they bend over backwards to make sure we are happy with every part of our trip. If I ever had a problem during a trip, one phone call to Tour-Rific® was all that was needed. They immediately came to the rescue so that I and my team could enjoy ourselves worry-free. And there is no agency more enjoyable to work with than Tour-Rific®. The staff is so friendly to talk to, interested in answering all my questions, and really strives to make every trip a success. Whether we are traveling to Hawaii for a week or just San Antonio for the weekend, they always pay attention to every little detail. Tour-Rific® takes all the hassle and headache out of student travel and allows me as the director to have just as much fun as the kids! When I plan a trip with Tour-Rific®, I know that it will be safe, well-organized, and enjoyable for all. I would never travel without them."

Sherri Rogers
Pure Gold Dance Team Director
Boswell High School
Fort Worth, Texas

"In the years that you have been helping us with our trips, I have continually been impressed with the professionalism and thought that you put into each activity. ... When we go out of state, it's nice to know that buses will pick us up on time, and we have quality lodging. Thank you for the quality of what you do."

Paul Worosello
Director of Bands
Klein Forest High School
Houston, Texas

"The Klein High School Band has been using Tour-Rific® of Texas and Sandi Kerth for many years ... she planned the Klein Marching Band trip to BOA Grand Nationals Marching Contest in Indianapolis with approximately 350 students and parents. Our most recent trip was to New York City for the Field Studies International Concert Band Festival and a performance in Carnegie Hall with 3 bands and over 300 people! Sandi and Tour-Rific® are the best in the business ... they are truly 'terrific.' In the past 31 years of teaching, the N.Y. trip was the best trip I have ever taken!"

Randy Vaughn
Director of Bands (retired)
Klein High School
Klein, Texas

"In April of last year I began preparing to take the Brazoswood Symphony Orchestra to New York for a performance in Carnegie Hall. Over the course of the next 10 months you facilitated, arranged, booked, presented, cajoled, and secured the best services and vendors one could possibly hope for. Through your effervescent and professional maneuvering we were able to have an incredible six-day, life-changing experience. ... The trip ran like a finely tuned watch. I am fanatical about schedules and details that might cause problems. I found you to be equally conscientious in your work. I look forward to working with you and the staff of Tour-Rific® in the near future."

David McCutchan*
Director of Orchestras
Brazoswood High School
* Now at Reagan High School, San Antonio, Texas

"Sandi has been the travel agent for the Langham Creek High School Bands for the last seven years. She is well known for the extraordinary effort that she exhibits toward every detail of the trip, including tasks that are most definitely 'above and beyond' the call of duty. I can always count on her to be almost relentless in her search for the best possible prices for us. She also understands the need to assist us in designing trips that have both a high entertainment and educational value. ... It is my pleasure and honor to highly recommend Sandi Kerth (Tour-Rific® of Texas) without reservation. She has flawlessly helped our band journey to Chicago, New York and across the state of Texas. I look forward to her services in the future."

Scott McAdow
Director of Bands
Langham Creek High School
Houston, Texas

"For years, I spent countless hours making hotel reservations, calling bus companies, ordering amusement park tickets and figuring out airline transfers for my band trips. All that time was spent away from my most important task — TEACHING KIDS! Fortunately for my students, I have discovered Tour-Rific® of Texas. Sandi Kerth and her 'terrific' staff handle everything. Now, all I do is make one phone call and my trip is done. ... They have all the connections, they know all the right buttons to push and they know all the right people to talk to. I can honestly say that I have never encountered a single problem on any of our trips that Tour-Rific® has put together for my band. ... I encourage everyone to do what I have done. Spend time with your students instead of organizing trips. Let Tour-Rific® do the planning — you do the teaching!"

J. D. Janda
Director of Bands
James E. Taylor High School
Katy, Texas

"The Willowridge Eagle Band and Booster Club would like to thank you and your very efficient staff for a job well done on our trip to the "Tournament of Roses Parade" in Pasadena, California. This was the most exciting trip we have ever taken. Your expertise and detailed reports were just what we needed for a trip of this magnitude ... Planning a successful trip for four hundred people is not an easy task. Moving eight thousand pounds of equipment through Continental Airlines without any problems was truly a work of art. Tour-Rific® is the greatest travel company I have ever had the pleasure of working with."

Ronald B. Thornton
Director of Bands
Willowridge High School
Houston, Texas