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Buffalo, NY-based travel agency serving clients nationwide
As the travel artists, we don’t just plan trips—we craft the stories you’ll cherish and share for years. Thoughtful details. Seamless moments. Journeys with heart.
Whether you're traveling solo or planning with a large group, we will handle everything for you with ease. We’ve been doing it for 20+ years!
Let us take care of the details so you can pack your bags and let the fun begin.
Your trusted travel advisors —
Buffalo, NY & Carmel, IN, serving clients nationwide
Unique Excursions with Bear Travel is an independent travel agency founded in 2005 and built on one simple belief: the right trip, planned by the right people, changes everything.
Led by Kathleen Klein in Buffalo, NY and Claudia LaFlash in Carmel, IN — two experienced travel advisors with over 20 years of combined expertise — we specialize in cruise travel, luxury and elevated vacations, guided land tours, scenic train journeys, group travel, adventure travel, and fully custom itineraries for individuals and families worldwide.
We work with 40+ cruise lines, hundreds of tour operators, and the world's top luxury travel suppliers. As affiliates of Travel Planners International and Signature Travel Network, we have direct relationships with the people at every supplier we book — which means better access, better service, and travel experiences that simply aren't available when you book on your own.
Whether you're dreaming of a Viking river cruise through Europe, a private safari in Tanzania, a Rocky Mountaineer rail journey through the Canadian Rockies, or a fully custom trip built around your passions — we've planned it before, and we'll make yours extraordinary.
Serving curious, discerning travelers everywhere.
How can we make your next trip a masterpiece?
Elevated Travel
For travelers who crave something a little finer. Elevated Travel is where thoughtful details, curated experiences, and refined touches come together. From boutique stays to immersive cultural moments, we design land and cruise journeys that feel effortless, personal, and a little more indulgent than the everyday.
Aren’t you ready to wake up somewhere new?
Custom travel
No two travelers are the same—your trip shouldn’t be either. Whether it’s a special occasion, a once-in-a-lifetime itinerary, or something beautifully unexpected, we craft every journey from scratch. Every choice is intentional. Every detail is tailored. Every moment feels like it was made for you.
Groups
Travel is richer when it’s shared. From milestone celebrations to affinity groups, friends’ getaways, and guided explorations abroad, we manage every detail—logistics, experiences, and accommodations—so your group can be fully present in the moments that matter. Connection, ease, and unforgettable shared stories built into every step.
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We are travelers just like you and we love testing out new cruises, land partners and destinations before we bring them to you.
Check out where we are in the world and then let us help you turn that wanderlust into your dream vacation.
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Make an impact when you travel
Discover Travel Elevates and Pack for a purpose — non-profit organizations connecting travelers with experiences that support local communities, protect cultures, and give back to the destinations you visit
Ready to jet-set and make new memories?
Book your next adventure with us and let the fun begin!
Kathleen kklein@uebtravel.com
Claudia claudia@uebtravel.com
