About Us
Leaders Since 1961
Humble Travel has been a leader in the travel service industry since 1961, and is a founding member of the luxury travel network VIRTUOSO. Our Travel Advisors offer expertise in the leisure and corporate markets, as well as in groups and incentive travel.
We collaborate with travel partners around the world to package airfare, hotels, and tours to create unique trips at the best value for our clients – for family vacations, multi-generational travel, honeymoons, destination weddings, meetings, etc.
Our experienced and well-traveled staff has firsthand experience with the best in ocean and river cruises, all-inclusive resorts, top luxury hotels and tours around the world. Humble Travel’s passion for destination discovery creates an unparalleled opportunity for clients to experience our motto of GO BEYOND.
We collaborate with travel partners around the world to package airfare, hotels, and tours to create unique trips at the best value for our clients – for family vacations, multi-generational travel, honeymoons, destination weddings, meetings, etc.
Our experienced and well-traveled staff has firsthand experience with the best in ocean and river cruises, all-inclusive resorts, top luxury hotels and tours around the world. Humble Travel’s passion for destination discovery creates an unparalleled opportunity for clients to experience our motto of GO BEYOND.
Our History
Family Run Since '61
Humble Travel has been a family run business since 1961, when founder, Bonnie Humble, left a career with Braniff Airlines and hung her shingle as a one-woman operation in downtown Cedar Falls, IA.
The company quickly grew as satisfied clients spread the word about the new business. In 1987, Humble Travel became a founding member of the exclusive luxury travel network, Virtuoso, providing clients with an expanded offering of top hotels and tours from vendors around the world.
Bonnie’s son, Gregg, joined the company in 1979, and his wife, Arlene, soon followed. Today, Gregg and Arlene are at the helm as President and Vice President, with their daughter, Annie Humble-Gougler, now on board as the Director of Operations and Travel Advisor.
Humble Travel has grown to include a growing staff, as well as several independent contractors. Over the years, the client base, like management, has increased and become multi-generational. Satisfied leisure and corporate clients come back again and again, and new generations discover that Humble Travel can be counted on to provide exceptional travel experiences.
The company quickly grew as satisfied clients spread the word about the new business. In 1987, Humble Travel became a founding member of the exclusive luxury travel network, Virtuoso, providing clients with an expanded offering of top hotels and tours from vendors around the world.
Bonnie’s son, Gregg, joined the company in 1979, and his wife, Arlene, soon followed. Today, Gregg and Arlene are at the helm as President and Vice President, with their daughter, Annie Humble-Gougler, now on board as the Director of Operations and Travel Advisor.
Humble Travel has grown to include a growing staff, as well as several independent contractors. Over the years, the client base, like management, has increased and become multi-generational. Satisfied leisure and corporate clients come back again and again, and new generations discover that Humble Travel can be counted on to provide exceptional travel experiences.
Why Use An Advisor
Personal Service
The travel experience may have changed over the last 50+ years, but Humble Travel’s personal approach to customer service has not.
Let us help you plan the perfect vacation, or arrange the effective business or incentive trip. We offer superb service and attention to detail that you won’t find anywhere else.
Convenience
Our longstanding relationships with hundreds of suppliers around the world means that you have only one person to call or visit for all your travel needs.
Humble Travel’s industry knowledge and connections make us a “one stop shop” for before, during, and after all of your travel experiences.
Availability
When you phone Humble Travel during business hours, a live person answers the phone.
We are here to help you rebook cancelled flights, arrange that last-minute business meeting or weekend getaway, or customize a once in a lifetime vacation. Many of our travel partners we book provide in-destination assistance if the need arises while our clients are traveling.
Expertise
Our Advisors have made their careers right here. We represent over a century of experience in not only travel planning, but actual traveling.
Our Advisors have visited many of the top destinations in the US, the Caribbean, Europe, Australia, South American, Asia and the world. We offer firsthand knowledge for making decisions like which hotel in Riviera Maya is best for a corporate incentive trip and which is best for a destination wedding. We can help you rent a car in Tuscany and tell you which wineries to visit – because we have visited them! If you want to visit Machu Picchu, you can talk to the Humble Travel Advisor who has been there. And we make sure throughout the process that you receive the frequent flyer miles and corporate perks that you earn through flights and hotels stays.
Added Value
Our clients benefit from exclusive promotions, discounts and special amenities you won’t get with online travel sites.
Whether it’s an upgraded hotel room or stateroom on your cruise, or a complimentary breakfast or spa credit at your resort, your Travel Advisor will work with you to identify which extras are important to you, and make sure you receive them.
Care
We care about our client experiences. Let us know your travel dreams while planning.
Humble Travel loves to hear your feedback and experience post travel too. We want to get to know you so we can create more custom, curated trips in the future. What other website booking tool does that?
Added Value
Humble Travel is proud to be a founding member of Virtuoso
This partnership benefits you, the client, in many ways.
We can offer Virtuoso amenities when booking with a Virtuoso Hotel, such as:
- Preferred Rates
- Room upgrade upon arrival, based on availability
- Virtuoso-only amenities, often a food and beverage or spa credit
- Daily breakfast for two
- Early check-in & late check-out, based on availability
- Free Wi-Fi
We can offer complimentary extras when booking a Virtuoso sailing on a preferred cruise line, such as:
- Shipboard credits
- Virtuoso-exclusive shore excursions
- Welcome aboard receptions
- Dedicated onboard hosts
- Private car and driver
- Specialty dining
- Pre-paid gratuities
Virtuoso network connections create personal relationships between your Advisor and top luxury suppliers around the globe – including hotels and resorts, on-site tour providers, cruise lines, airlines, auto rental companies, and travel insurers. We reach out to these contacts, to ensure that you receive extra pampering and amenities. Your Virtuoso Travel Advisor offers exceptional value and customized service, with access to these extras to make your trip even more special.
