Customer demands in the travel industry are typically simple: flights, lodging, and sightseeing. But occasionally, a request comes along that makes even seasoned travel planners do a double-take. From flying in pet iguanas to orchestrating silent retreats on active volcanoes, a tour agency has probably seen it all.
Unravel the adaptability and problem-solving skills of this cutthroat sector by delving into some of the most bizarre yet real travel requests that tour agencies in Singapore have dealt with.
“I Want to Visit Every Country My Ex Has Been To—In Reverse Order”
One travel agency had to map out an itinerary based entirely on a client’s emotional vendetta. The request? A solo tour of all the countries the client’s ex-boyfriend had posted on Instagram—visited in exact reverse chronological order. That meant scouring social media, verifying locations, and even booking a tuk-tuk tour in Siem Reap followed by snowmobiling in Norway. The travel consultant, baffled but professional, made it work without asking too many questions. The irony? The client posted photos with captions almost identical to the ex’s. Petty tourism? Maybe. But still tourism.
Weddings on a Glacier, and a Reception in a Desert—Same Day
Yes, it defies geography and physics, but one tour agency got close to achieving this. A wealthy couple requested to wed on an Alaskan glacier at sunrise and hold the reception in the Moroccan Sahara by sunset. While that exact timeline wasn’t feasible, the agency arranged a private jet, two sets of planners, and coordinated photographers across time zones. The couple later admitted they just wanted a wedding “nobody could top.” Mission accomplished. Barely.
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A ‘No Humans Allowed’ Island Getaway
A high-stress executive contacted a travel agency in Singapore with one clear brief: “Silence, no people, no contact. Not even eye contact.” While the agency couldn’t legally ban humans from an island, they managed to charter a private eco-resort in the Maldives during its off-season, with staff trained to avoid unnecessary interaction. Meals were delivered in silence via baskets hoisted on pulleys. It wasn’t exactly Robinson Crusoe, but it came close. The client returned rejuvenated and, oddly, sociable.
Bring My Cat to Paris—and Back in Time for Supper
Pet travel is tricky enough, but coordinating feline flights with first-class luxury is another story. One tour agency was tasked with planning a trip for a client and her Persian cat to Paris, including a hotel suite with a pet menu, a chauffeured car for sightseeing, and an express flight back the same day. The cat had a passport, apparently. The agency’s most unusual challenge? Finding a business-class seat that matched the client’s specifications and was next to an empty seat (for the cat carrier). That cat saw the Eiffel Tower, licked a macaroon, and slept through most of it.
Ghost Tours. On a Yacht. During a Thunderstorm.
Forget haunted mansions—this client demanded a maritime ghost tour at sea, during a storm, with an actual medium onboard. One travel agency chartered a private yacht, hired a spiritual guide, and watched weather forecasts closely. The stars aligned with a passing monsoon. The client claimed to have connected with a 19th-century sea captain. The agency team, meanwhile, was just relieved the boat made it back intact.
Final Thoughts: No Request Too Strange?
What these stories prove is that travel agencies aren’t just itinerary coordinators—they’re full-time problem solvers. Whether dealing with emotional closure tours or ghostly getaways, a travel agency in Singapore is often the unsung hero behind seamless, albeit bizarre, trips. In an age of do-it-yourself reservations, their readiness to fulfil even the most unusual requests shows why customised service is still necessary.
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