The best value for your travel dollar for over 50 years!

...Building memories, one vacation at a time...

Exotic tropical island vacations, luxury and adventure cruises, romantic getaways, honeymoon packages, safaris, and tours. You need a vacation and we're here to help you find the perfect trip.

Welcome to Mark Twain Travel!

 

 

2019 Best of Elmira Award!

 

Click on the image above to view Mark Twain Travel's custom e-brochure rack where you can search brochures, e-mail us questions about a brochure and even forward brochures to friends and family!


 

It is hoped that this website will offer a brief introduction to Mark Twain Travel.  Whether you are a new traveler or an oft returning one, we welcome you.  Please explore these pages to learn more about us.  If you don't see exactly what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us by clicking on the "contact us" page, or by clicking any one of the "I want more information" links on our pages.  We are here to help.  We are also here to support our "computer savvy" visitors.  If you find something on the internet that you like we can generally book it for you.  Why would you want to do that?  Because if we book your findings for you then we will be there to assist you if there are any issues.  Mark Twain Travel is known for its customer service; you are our customer...it is our pleasure to aid in whatever way we can.

 


 

Mark Twain Travel has  been a full service travel agency for over 50 years. Our trained travel consultants  have a passion for travel, and have personally traveled all over the world.  As such, staff does not "speak" to you from brochures.  Instead, and in most instances, our consultants can speak from personal experiences as staff have visited over 100 countries internationally and have utilized most of the major cruise lines, tour companies, and resorts.  

 

Mark Twain Travel underwent a rigorous accreditation process to become an approved agency by  IATA ( International Airlines Travel Agent Network ), CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), and ARC (Airline Reporting Corporation).

 

Unlike most travel agencies, Mark Twain Travel staff does not get paid by commission.  All  staff is on salary.  Thus, staff spends your money like it was their own.  We are not here to up sell you or to talk you into purchasing something that is not right for you.  We are here to get you the very best value for your dollar.  Additionally, unlike many on line sites or 800 services, we are not attached to any particular supplier.  We have access to all of them and can thus shop them all to find the best deal for you. We do not work for anyone but you!

 

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain from letting our expertise and experience guide you in your travel needs.  Any member of Mark Twain Travel staff will be more than happy to help you.  And, as Mark Twain Travel staff works as a team, we pool our combined knowledge to get you the best information possible.



"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do.  So throw off the bowlines.  Sail away from the safe harbor.  Catch the trade winds in your sails.  Explore.  Dream.  Discover."

---Mark Twain


 

You can now follow us on Facebook!

Please visit our Facebook page to view our photo galleries!


 

Visit our "Travel Resources" page for more information on our Honeymoon Registry and to book your own excursions for destinations around the world!

 


 

 

Search Cruises
Search Vacations
Search Resorts
Search Tours
  • GLOBUS 2025: Kenya: A Classic Safari with Nairobi (QKQ)

    From $5,109.00 (USD)

    When's the last time you laughed like a hyena? Pack your khakis, greys, and greens and get ready for the ride of your life-or rides, rather!

  • GLOBUS 2024: Costa Rica Escape (K3)

    From $999.00 (USD)

    Get back to the garden with an escape to Costa Rica's natural paradise. From heart-stirring suspension bridges through rainforest canopies to the lava trails emerging from the depths of the earth.

  • Southwest Native Trails End Santa Fe with Balloon Fiesta

    From $4,550.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: Regional ExplorerBrochure Type: USA Canada and Central America 2024 v2This complete immersion in Native American Cultural Heritage will delight anyone who is interested in this rare opportunity to delve deeper into the captivating culture,...

  • Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland

    From $2,925.00 (USD)

    Tour Type: Christmas SpectacularBrochure Type: TT Europe Winter 24 25Fill your festive cheer with candles, carols, snowflakes and stollen as you wander past heaving market stalls and pay tribute to old-world traditions, local craftsmanship and mesmer...

  • 2025: Ultimate South America (1200)

    From $3,599.00 (USD)

    Discover some of South America's greatest cities-Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Lima-and some of its most spectacular sites on this South America tour to Brazil, Argentina, and Peru.

  • 2024: Golden West Adventure (8500)

    From $2,789.00 (USD)

    Come and explore the Golden West on this affordable vacation through California, Arizona, and Nevada. You'll begin in Los Angeles for guided sightseeing in the 'City of Angels.

  • A Portrait of India

    From $9,990.00 (USD)

    Make your way through India and explore the country's amazing diversity from lavish palaces in the north to canal-laced nature sanctuaries in the south – featuring special cultural connections and accommodations at some of the world's most reno...

  • 11 Day Green Heart of Italy Tour 2024

    From $3,795.00 (USD)

    Discover the region of Umbria, also known as "the Green Heart of Italy", along with Tuscany and Rome on this new 11 day tour. Enjoy a wine tasting and an unforgettable hands-on cooking class with a Tuscan chef!

  • Grand Australia & New Zealand

    From $16,290.00 (USD)

    Explore the lands down under from the desert Outback, colorful coral reefs, tropical rainforests and cosmopolitan cities of Australia to the stunning islands, dramatic fiords, and indigenous Maori culture of New Zealand on this comprehensive 20-day j...

  • Cowboy Country

    From $4,990.00 (USD)

    Discover the best of the Tetons, Yellowstone National Park and the Old West on this ultimate fun-filled vacation through the American West.Hit the trail for a true Western adventure...the ultimate family trip to Wyoming and South Dakota.

  • A Week In... Portugal

    From $5,190.00 (USD)

    Portugal may be small but it's big on vibrant culture, history, and natural beauty that invite intimate exploration.

  • A Week In. The French Riviera, Provence and Paris

    From $6,190.00 (USD)

    Experience what makes southern France unforgettable: an adventure walk on the Pont du Gard, a chef's dinner with a wine pairing in Avignon, and exploring chic Nice, Monte-Carlo, Provence, and Paris.

  • Alpine Adventure

    From $6,490.00 (USD)

    Discover the Swiss, Austrian and Bavarian Alps... with whitewater rafting, mountain biking, rock and rope climbing... a look at Oetzi and life in Neolithic times... Tyrolean fun and games...

  • 13 Day Spain 2024

    From $5,750.00 (USD)

    A 13 'day deluxe, all-inclusive adventure to magical Spain. This is a deep-dive into the Iberian culture of Catholics & Moors . . . Foods & Wines . . . Flamenco & Guitars . . . Horses & Bulls . . . Paella & Tapas . . . First Class & Deluxe Hotels.

  • Egypt: Jewels of the Nile

    From $9,690.00 (USD)

    Cruise the Nile in search of ancient Egyptian temples and antiquities on a 10-day journey that includes 4 nights aboard a luxury riverboat, and shore excursions in Aswan, Luxor, and Old Cairo.

  • Essence of South America

    From $10,990.00 (USD)

    From the eastern coast of Brazil by way of Patagonia and the Andes, through some of South America's most breathtaking scenery to the western coast of Chile, explore the essence of each destination with unique travel experiences you wouldn't have acce...

  • Bluegrass and Blue Ridges: Louisville to Nashville

    From $5,990.00 (USD)

    Crafted with filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan, celebrate the history, cultural heritage and natural beauty found in the Great Smoky Mountains and three of the most popular states in the Appalachia Mountains as you take in some of the best the A...

  • Southern Italy & Sicily

    From $3,399.00 (USD)

    Journey through a crossroads of civilizations in Sicily and on to the spectacular coastlines of Southern Italy. Uncover Sicily's capital Palermo and its Moorish and Norman influences. Explore Agrigento's ancient Valley of the Temples.

Online Agency Travel Websites