North Carolina Travel Agency
The Travel Byrds is North Carolina’s premier travel agency specializing in crafting unforgettable travel experiences.
How it Works:

Pick the Destination & Budget
The average person takes over 11 hours researching their vacation. Take that time back and let us handle the nitty gritty of reading reviews, asking questions, comparing hotels and more.

Review the BEST options
After a true deep dive into your requests, your travel agent will come back with a variety of suggested hotels, activities, and surprise experiences. You tell us which ones fit you best and we'll work through the logistics!

Receive All of the Details
You’ll be equipped with an itinerary complete with the details of your trip. If anything happens along the way, you can relax knowing your travel agent will take care of everything!
Hassle-Free Dream Travel!
EXCELLENT Based on 520 reviews Matt Roush19 May 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sylvie at the Travel Byrds really took the time to get to know my wife and me, asking us about our preferred travel/vacation style (some structured activities but a lot of free time, nice but not over-the-top opulent accommodations), and delivered to us a plan for the perfect anniversary Hawaii trip. It was just marvelous, and we plan to use her services again for our next adventure -- and we heartily recommend her! Kelly Baker14 May 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gina is amazing!!! From the first call, she had everything laid out, organized and planned. We had never been to Italy and didn’t know anything about where to begin planning a trip and she handled it all for us. We loved everything she planned - the hotels, the restaurants, the tours, the cities- everything was very easily laid out for us. Her pre departure call helped us a lot with learning how to navigate the train station along with tips for traveling international. Every vendor she booked was on time and great to work with while we were there. Gina planned our dream trip and it was nothing short of amazing! Highly recommend using Gina for all your travel needs! Leah Zimmer12 May 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We just returned from our honeymoon in Italy, and Aryal at Travel Byrds made it absolutely unforgettable! She planned a perfect mix of history, shopping, sightseeing, adventure, and relaxation—with plenty of amazing food and wine, of course. Aryal really listened to what we wanted, gave smart and thoughtful recommendations, and was ALWAYS available for questions—before and during the trip, day or night. Everything was super organized in the app, making it easy to follow along and feel confident in every step. Even with it being an extra busy time in Italy (thanks to the Pope and the Year of Jubilee), Aryal ensured we could still do everything we hoped for—and more. Her communication was clear, timely, and personal. Couldn’t recommend her and Travel Byrds more highly! Ashton Parchman22 April 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We loved working with Shannon on our spring break trip! Madison Otte21 April 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Felicia planned an AMAZING trip for my husband and I to London! She was very attentive to what we wanted, while also providing unforgettable options/excursions. She planned everything from hotels, transportation, reservations, etc; which caused me no anxiety and the ability to truly enjoy the trip. The trip was a huge success! We will definitely use Felicia again. Matthew Whittlesey21 April 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We used Travel Byrds and Sylvie for the first time to plan our European trip to Italy and France and we could not have been happier! Planning a trip like this – 2 countries, 4 towns, 5 flights (and 2 trains!) was daunting enough from a logistical perspective but Sylvie set us up with everything we needed! She coordinated the travel, the timing, arranged drivers when they were needed, helped us navigate challenges in real time and even provided us with an app that consolidated everything in one place! We all met in advance of the trip several times to work out ideas, talk hotels, plan dinner reservations and of course, discuss the things we wanted to do! All we really had to do was follow the daily schedule and enjoy the experiences! Her personal relationships with many of the providers ensured that we were well taken care of and that our events would be great! From walking the streets of Pompeii with our own private tour guide to lunch on the Amalfi Coast through cocktails in the shadow of the Coliseum, we crossed the pond to come home with memories of a lifetime and cannot thank Sylvie and Travel Byrds enough! JoAnn Buck19 April 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Note to self - Always ask Monica Bowen to make the arrangements for a vacation in Ireland or anywhere else. She gets six stars (because five are not enough) for finding a lovely cottage in Lahinch, Co. Clare. I am sharing a photo of the view from the deck. The itinerary was cleverly laid out with maps, phone numbers and suggestions of what to see. Monica will do all the work so that you can enjoy and not fret about a single thing. Thank you, Monica, so very much! Stacia C18 April 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nikki, our travel agent, was assigned to us for an international trip to the Canary Islands and Spain. I began working with Travel Byrds 3 months prior to our trip. The positive aspects were great. The experiences we booked were incredible, most hotels were lovely and the birthday surprises were truly special. The details in one app and the need to know list were extremely helpful and convenient. Most recommendations were thoughtful. However, the negatives were significant. Nikki’s attention to detail was lacking. She delayed follow-ups until the holiday week and conveniently blamed staff shortages due to the time of the year. Small but important, we were missing also missing a tour voucher in the app. There was a major issue with Marriott. Nikki claimed that she resolved this issue. The information for the last hotel would not appear in the Marriott app which was very concerning. I had been booked under a different name for check-in (no clue why), which caused a discrepancy for adding additional points to my Bonvoy account. I personally contacted Marriott to resolve the issue, and the process was quite lengthy. Lastly, we had agreed to a hotel recommendation that was extremely outdated and failed to meet the standards of the other accommodations we had booked. I would definitely use Travel Byrds again, but with a different travel agent. carrie ferguson9 April 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Krista Friar planned some great outings for me and a friend in Iceland and Germany. After asking us about what we wanted to see, she booked us for sightseeing and lodging. Some highlights included waterfalls and black sand beach on the south coast of Iceland. In Germany, we enjoyed museums and historical sites. I would welcome her again on my next trip planning team. Hailey Osbon16 March 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Forever thankful for Kaitlyn Skapura and her expertise on all things France! We had the trio of a lifetime!!
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Everyone is different and it can be quite tricky to balance the ideas and interests of each person in your party. Our goal is to make sure everyone finds the trip to be an incredible experience and is able to take away memories that will stick with them forever. This doesn’t happen by mass producing trips or offering cookie cutter suggestions. We will do whatever it takes to ensure your trip is as unique as your traveling crew!
Top Travel Destinations
While The Travel Byrds has experts that specialize in just about every corner of the world, here’s some of our favorite destination.

Japan
Japan is an incredible destination to plan because the country often holds so many surprises and the culture is so unique. We love setting up Kobe beef and sake tastings or taking you on street food tour with a local to ease you into the amazing Japanese cuisine and help you navigate the bustling streets of Tokyo. Then, your adventure can take you hiking up and around Mt Fuji, to the culturally immersive town of Kyoto to experience geishas serving tea, temples of all types, or take a samurai sword making class. From there, you can explore the mountains in Nagano to watch the snow monkeys soak in the hot springs or head to Okinawa for an incredibly relaxing (and gorgeous) beach experience! Japan really is a country that has so much to offer. Lean into the experience, try the unusual foods, enjoy the crowds, and jump on that go kart dressed as a pikachu!

Australia
Our travel experts love educating our clients about the ridiculous array of activities that Australia has to offer. It’s a much bigger country than most people assume and figuring out the logistics to fit in each bucket list item can be quite over whelming. We will help you understand the highlights, but then listen to your interests and make some more nuanced suggestions depending on how long you’re able to visit the country. One of my favorite suggestions would be to join a small sailboat with less than 20 other passengers and spend the night (or a few nights) out over the Great Barrier Reef. This allows you to dive in many locations and see the reef in all of her glory. There’s of course endless beaches to explore, but don’t forget about the incredible hiking or even consider jumping on an ATV to explore deep into the outback. Please note, you should not try to hug a kangaroo!

Thailand
If there’s one country that completely consumes you, it’s Thailand. This country is known for it’s incredibly flavorful curries and noodle dishes as well as it’s endless list of intricate temples. There’s also the many islands and infamous beaches of Phuket. Our travel experts are happy to list to your requests, but don’t be surprised if they suggest an island or city that you’ve never heard of. We believe in straying a bit from the mainstream to find the truly wonderful experiences a country can offer. When visiting Thailand, please save a few days to visit the inland portion of the country. The beaches are beautiful but the mountains and temples of Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai are truly a sight to see! I’d also consider a cooking class in this region as you’ll learn more about the authentic ingredients that today’s cuisine still has roots in. A farm visit is worth your time!
Discover Europe's Unique Charm with The Travel Byrds
While we have travel experts that specialize in countries around the world, our true love language at The Travel Byrds is Europe. Each country in Europe has such a distinctive culture. Moving 15 minutes in one direction across the boarder will land you in an environment with completely different foods, language, architecture, and art. It’s such an endlessly interesting place to explore.
However, the secrets out. There’s millions of tourist visiting the main cities of Europe each year. We will often encourage you to go in “off season” but also to take the time to visit some of the smaller cities that help maintain the strong individualistic culture of each country. I often say that people buy the trip for the Eiffel Tower, but they end up impacted by the small village they never even knew to ask for.
Our travel experts will educate you on these options to help you choose the type of experience that will be best for you and everyone you plan to travel with!