These testimonials reflect what sets USAthlete Tours apart: attention to detail, trusted leadership, and experiences that turn international travel into lifelong memories shared with teammates, families, and friends.
“Excellent trip. Great locations and guidance, our guide and driver were excellent.”
Dickinson Men’s Basketball Tour
“The tour was great! The group of athletes represented themselves, their team and their school well. Our accommodations were much better than expected. The food provided was exceptional: fresh, tasty, and abundant. Our visits to Toledo, Valencia, and Peniscola were wonderful.”
Augustana Women’s Basketball Tour
“We had a great time, lots of good new food. Really nice buildings and architecture. Overall, a fun time!”
Augustana Women’s Basketball Tour
“Great accommodations, enjoyed the tours and dinners.”
Augustana Women’s Basketball Tours
“What an incredible trip. Everything was above our expectations. Jim and our guides, Christian and Monica were all awesome. Can't wait for the opportunity to travel with them again.”
W&J Women’s Basketball Italy Tour
“It was better than we possibly could have expected. Well organized, hitting a lot of the great spots in Italy. Jim Barnes was well organized and had great local Italian tour managers to help us along.
Jim's experience in Italy is shown in his excellent travel itinerary. They set up great guided sightseeing tours in the cities we visited, Rome, Florence, Bologna, and Verona. Milan. We especially loved the boat cruise on Lake Como. We will never forget the trip—our favorite vacation for sure. One of our family highlights was the Tuscan Farm winery tour. Fun, hands-on pasta-making class with the chef.
The tour staff were always helpful and friendly. I would definitely go again and highly recommend it!”
W&J Women’s Basketball Italy Tour
“Amazing trip! Everything was so fun, the tours were great, and the food was amazing! Thank you!”
W&J Women’s Basketball Italy Tour
“I have taken our team on a trip every 3 years since 2013 and have enjoyed each trip. Jim was great to work with, and he designed the trip exactly how we asked. We had an outstanding balance of tours, games and free time.
We stayed at some of the nicest hotels available, and the group had flexibility when adjustments were needed.
The entire staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. I will not hesitate to go with them on the next trip!!”
Augustana Women’s Basketball Tour
“The trip was nothing short of amazing! Jim had every detail down, and if something came up, he was on it.
It was truly an unbelievable experience.”
W&J Women’s Basketball Italy Tour
“Everything about our trip was amazing! The food, the sites, the group tours and the hotels were very nice as well. Even with a large group, we had very personal attention and the details in the scheduling were fantastic. The communication leading up to the trip was exceptional, allowing everyone in the group to prepare in advance, and they gave you bits and pieces of information over the course of months, which built excitement for the trip.
Jim Barnes and the tour guides from Italy were great, flexible, friendly and attentive. I would recommend this group without hesitation and will use them again when traveling anywhere in Europe.”
W&J Women’s Basketball Italy Tour
“It was absolutely amazing, everything worked out for the best. Met some amazing people and enjoyed every moment of the trip.
Big thanks to Jim!!!!”
W&J Women’s Basketball Italy Tour
“I want to thank you again for a great experience in Italy. Meeting other athletes from all over the country for the first time and meshing the way we did to create a bond and a team was truly amazing. There was never a dull moment, whether we were on the field or out touring the country.”
Student Athlete (NJ)
“We were fortunate enough to travel with AFW as part of the staff. This was our first trip to Europe, and we saw so many amazing sights. We met many families with whom we are still in touch to this day.
It was an unforgettable trip with memories we will cherish for a lifetime.”
Staff (VT)
“My trip to France was incredible. I came back not only with greater knowledge of a country with amazing food, culture, and history, but also with a deep appreciation for the soldiers who fought to defend democracy and the freedom provided by the United States during the Second World War.
I will cherish the memories I experienced for the rest of my life. Spending that time in France with my dad by my side was a huge privilege for me, and I am thankful to have experienced it. The work you put into this tour is very beneficial to all who partake. Thank you so much for the opportunity.”
Student Athlete (CA)
“This tour opportunity to play my sport while touring Italy was such a unique and rewarding cultural experience. It allowed me to meet and bond with new teammates and the Italian athletes.
This trip was fantastic, and I will remember it always.”
Student Athlete
“This trip was a dream come true. My mother and I enjoyed every moment with our guides and coaches. We were able to have a wonderful bonding experience with new teammates, and I grew up so much before going to college this fall.”
Student Athlete
“We had the perfect schedule of mixing meals, travel, guided tours, free time, practice and spontaneous night gatherings of other parents. With the games added in, it was the greatest week of my life. My thanks to you for making our experience educational and fun. The tour leaders were smart, well-organized and engaged in their respective roles with enthusiasm and a strong desire to pass on their knowledge.
I would recommend your services to a player who wants proof that the earth isn't flat and that exciting sites in distant lands and fascinating people from vastly different cultures await them if, as you say, they will 'stretch themselves and get out of their comfort zone.'”
Parents
“I had one of the most amazing experiences of my life traveling with the group combining my sport with learning about another nation.
Experiences that I will remember the rest of my life.”
Student Athlete
“Thank you so much for this wonderful trip and unforgettable week. Thank you for all the energy and love that you put into this experience for the student athletes.
Well organized, and we loved all of the things we did and the sites we visited.”
Traveling Parent
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