Travelling is an addiction - once you start, it's hard to stop which is why I've been doing it for over 20 years. It's hard to say which place is my favorite; the smell from the food stalls in the Jemmaa el Fna square in Marrakech, Petra at sunset, Machu Picchu at sunrise, rafting down the Zambezi, the Backwaters in Kerala - all spectacular in their own right. I could go on, but I wish to extend this invitation to all those adventure seekers who want to see the world and create their own memories.
Here is a video of my recent Botswana adventure!
Testimonials
We have travelled extensively to most corners of the earth -- especially to places that are well off the beaten track.
Robyn Bentley has an amazing wealth of knowledge and personal experience, which we have drawn upon and from which we have benefited every year for more than thirty years.
She has assembled adventures for us in South, East and North Africa, Central and South America, a number of countries in Asia (including the ‘Stans, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and India) and Antarctica.
Having become familiar with our likes, dislikes and changing comfort levels, Robyn approaches a travel plan by identifying the options which she knows will be of interest to us. She never “sells” a trip without regard as to whether it is likely to be a success but rather explores with us those possibilities which we are likely to enjoy.
In 2012, we confidently entrusted Robyn with the responsibility of arranging a trip to Kenya for our family including two grandsons then aged 10 and 12 years whose mother had never ventured outside North America and who therefore understandably needed assurance that her children would not be placed at unnecessary risk. It was the trip of a lifetime which we all continue to talk about. Robyn knocked that trip right out of the ballpark!
We have absolute and unconditional trust in Robyn’s judgment and professionalism – and the testament to that is we have referred a great many friends and family members to her over the years. Unsurprisingly, everyone has returned with glowing reports about her efforts on their behalf.
A word of warning, however!! If you engage Robyn for your next trip…
be prepared to be bitten by the travel bug!
Travel continues to be an important part of our lives; and Robyn will always be an important part of the adventure!
Susan & Graham Phillips October, 2025
I want to say how much I enjoyed the above trip in September 2022. The variety of wildlife we saw (over 70 different species!); the fascinating people and cultures we encountered in the countries we visited; it was an experience I will always remember with fond memories.
As a representative of PTM (Personal Travel Management), the way you organised the logistics of what was a very complicated tour involving a change of hotel almost every day for 26 days, and three local tour operators, was very impressive. And in advance of the trip, you regularly provided us with updates on the progress you were making with organising the tour and its costs. I encountered a problem in obtaining visas and the help you offered in resolving the issue was above and beyond anything I could have expected. In fact, without your help I may have had to withdraw from the tour. I told friends about the level of service you provided and they were amazed. PTM are very lucky to have you working for them!
During the tour itself everything went according to plan; the transport vehicles were exactly right for the job of exploring the more inaccessible parts of the places we visited; the local guides were friendly and enthusiastic, and the hotels were in great locations and with excellent amenities. The comprehensive background information provided by PTM in advance of the trip was also much appreciated. Every day brought new and memorable experiences of encountering local people whose cultures were so different from our own, and the excitement of seeing such a variety of animals and birds in such abundance. I could never risk being far from my camera!
I can’t recommend Robyn Bentley highly enough and if I get another opportunity to join a PTM tour I know I wouldn’t hesitate.
Patrick Davies
The Intrepid Premium Egypt & Jordan tour along with the private Alexandria itinerary were outstanding experiences that far exceeded our expectations. Our guides were exceptional and our tour groups were small and, as result, we were steeped in the history and culture of Egypt and Jordan. Exploring the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, viewing the Abu Simbel Temple of Ramses II, sharing traditional meals with Egyptian families in their homes and hiking throughout the Petra UNESCO World Heritage site were only a few of the many experiences that have provided memories that will last a lifetime. Special thanks to our travel agent, Robyn Bentley with Personal Travel Management for making us aware of this opportunity and for arranging all of the aspects of the trip. With Robyn working for us we didn’t have to worry about a thing.
David Dairon