Bucket List Events Reviews 178

Bucket List Events is perfectly named. So often you think of something epic that you'd like to do - go to the Kentucky Derby, run with the bulls, visit the Macy's Day Thanksgiving parade, but you think, how would I even start to make that happen?

Last year that's what we thought about the Kentucky Derby. We knew we wanted to make it happen, but had no idea how to go about it. We found Bucket List Events, and not only did they make it happen, but to an exceptional level. Had we tried to put this together on our own, I can't even imagine the stress, frustration, and disappointment that would have ensued.

But with Ben and the team at Bucket List, we didn't have to worry about a thing. Communication was consistent, clear, and kind. They would tell us what they were going to do, and then they actually would do it. So many companies seem like they're going to provide an exceptional experience, and then it's a total let down. Not them, it was exactly what we were hoping for and more.

Whether it was answering our questions of, how do we get these Derby tickets on our phone, to, can you arrange separate transportation for our kids who can't go on a bourbon tour, to, uh oh, I left my phone on the shuttle, Ben and the team truly took care of us every step of the way. I would not hesitate for a moment to go back to them for our next epic adventure, or to recommend them to anyone else. They truly are a partner in helping you complete your bucket list.

Attending the Kentucky Derby has always been a dream of mine, and Bucket List Events absolutely exceeded every expectation. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, elevated, and unforgettable.

A special shout‑out to Ben, who was phenomenal throughout the entire process. He was organized, responsive, and genuinely thoughtful—especially when it came to coordinating travel with my aging parents. He handled logistics with patience and care, made sure accommodations and transportation were comfortable and manageable for them, and gave me complete peace of mind knowing they were well supported. That level of attentiveness made a huge difference and allowed all of us to fully enjoy the weekend.

Every detail was thoughtfully coordinated—from accommodations and transportation to celebrations leading up to race day—so we could focus on the experience rather than the planning. Race day itself was electric. The atmosphere at Churchill Downs was unforgettable—historic, glamorous, and buzzing with excitement. Standing there in Derby attire, mint julep in hand, surrounded by thousands of people sharing the same anticipation felt surreal.

Beyond the race, the curated events and overall flow of the weekend struck the perfect balance between structure and flexibility. Everything felt special without ever feeling overwhelming.

If the Kentucky Derby is on your bucket list (and it should be), I truly can’t imagine a better way to do it. Bucket List Events—and Ben in particular—turned what could have been a complex trip into an effortlessly joyful, once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience.

Our Kentucky Derby experience was absolutely unforgettable from start to finish - truly a 5 star weekend in every sense! Friday's horse farm tour and Bourbon tasting set the tone perfectly. Getting up close to the horses, learning about their history and care, and then transitioning into a thoughtfully curated Bourbon experience made for such a unique and authentic kickoff to the weekend.

Saturday- the big day- completely exceeded expectations! Our seats were phenomenal, offering incredible views amd an electric atmosphere that you simply can't replicate anywhere else.

What truly made the experience stand out was the exceptional communication and support from Ben throughout and Avery on-site.

If you're considering a Kentucky Derby experience, this is absolutely the way to do it. Seamless, elevated, and unforgettable.

Octoberfest 2025 was truly a bucket list trip for our family. We traveled as a group of 13 from various points in US to meet in Munich for an absolutely amazing opening weekend.
Conner and his team made our experience at the world's biggest party, seamless, safe and so memorable that we want to do it again!
I could not imagine trying to navigate Octoberfest without Bucket List Events. The large and small tents were so much fun and absolutely worth it.
The hotels reserved for us were clean, safe and convienent to everywhere we wanted to go.
We extended our stay in Bavaria with the Salzburg add on, and it was so nice to wind down from the festivities of Octoberfest with the enchanted town of Salzburg.
The booking process was easy, Conner stayed in communication with us before, during and after our trip. I absolutely recommend Bucket List Events and will be using them again!

We had a truly wonderful experience with Bucket List Events at the Milan Winter Olympics this year. We had previously booked with them for the Paris Summer Olympics in 2024, so choosing to work with them again was an easy decision — and they absolutely delivered another seamless trip.

They handled all the major logistics, including hotel accommodations, airport transportation, and organized tours. When their original hotel plans fell through, they quickly secured an alternative that honestly turned out to be even better — it was located right next to Milano Centrale station, which made getting around incredibly convenient.

They also provided group escorts to tour locations. While my husband and I are comfortable navigating cities on our own and didn’t always need this service, it was clear how valuable and reassuring it was for many travelers in the group.

A special thank you to Rich, Karine, and Jana for their exceptional hospitality and support throughout the trip. They were friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure everyone had a great experience. Their responsiveness and professionalism helped build a strong sense of trust, which makes a huge difference when traveling internationally for major global events.

Throughout the entire experience, the team was easy to work with, well-organized, and focused on creating a stress-free travel experience. We would absolutely book with Bucket List Events again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a well-planned and seamless Olympic travel experience!

BLE did an excellent job of lodging for us. In Milano our hotel was located near the train station for easy transport during our stay and we were more than satisfied with the lodging/restaurant. In Bormio we stayed at the hotel that housed the Swiss men's ski team. The 3 days we were in Bormio, the Swiss team won gold on each of those days and the energy at the hotel was electric. We loved it.
BLE also did an outstanding job of procuring event tickets for us. We had tried it ourselves and found it challenging so we were grateful for the help/support.
In addition, BLE organized optional tours, one of which we opted for and were very happy with.

Attending a summer Olympics event was always on our “bucket list”. The only problem was we did not know the first thing about making it happen. Thank goodness for The Bucket List Events team. Not only did we attend the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris but we also attended the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Yes, both the summer and winter Olympics were spectacular. Yes, Paris and Milan were wonderful. And yes, the Bucket List team working behind the scene from the start to the finish made our “bucket list” experience so much more relaxing, enjoyable and memorable.

Thank you, Rich and your gold medal team!

Frank and Gail

I wasn't sure what to expect from "Bucket List" but they far exceeded my expectations. Even with a "Curve ball" thrown in, where the original hotel went under they were able to find another within 3 weeks of the event and it was beautiful. They provided assistance every morning if we had questions or needed additional tickets. I would use them again.

We had a great trip to the Olympics! Bucket List Events employees were great. Very helpful and friendly. Our accommodations, travel and tickets were great! They made the trip so much easier than trying to do it all ourselves.

The experience proved to be an easy and reliable way to attend the Milan Cortina Olympic Games. Communication was consistently responsive, with every query answered promptly and clearly. Although the original hotel unexpectedly went into receivership just weeks before the Games began, the situation was handled entirely behind the scenes, and the first indication of any issue was simply the arrival of new accommodation details. The transition was seamless, and the replacement hotel turned out to be excellent, with a fantastic location that enhanced the whole trip. Overall, the service was impressive, and I was extremely happy with how everything was managed.

Booked a trip to Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Rich and crew kept me well-informed and were very easy to work with. Made everything easy for me.

- [ ] It’s a very appropriate name for the company. My husband has been talking about skiing in Cortina as having been on his bucket list for the last 15 years. All of a sudden the winter Olympics are in Cortina and he finds the Bucket List company to help put us in Cortina. They were very helpful from the beginning. We dealt with Rich and Ben from their office. They let us know exactly what was going on, what to expect from the trip and how we might be able to enhance our experience with tickets and transportation. It couldn’t have worked out better. We get to a fantastic accommodation the Pontechiesa Hotel, a perfect boutique European hotel, and we met Toby. Toby greeted us upon our arrival. He introduced us to other folks that were on the trip, which turned out to be a lot of fun. He explained to us the best way to get around town and suggested other events we might want to consider since we were so close to some of the venues. The other guest really made this wonderful with Bucket List orchestrating things. We met the parents of some of the athletes and cheered them on altogether. We actually skied ourselves. It was just a great Olympic experience and we couldn’t have had a better travel guide host than The Bucket List.

I am not sure what I fully expected from this trip but Bucket List Events far exceeded them all! Macy's Day Parade was the definition of a bucket list event and it was the communication, planned events and seamless process from the entire team that made this vacation unforgettable to my family.

Already planning our next event to book with Bucket List and more to come in the future I am sure. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

I share our experience with Bucket List Events with great pleasure. I travel a great deal and have used other companies but never have I had the FANTASTIC TIME like the Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Everything was perfect. Everything they promised happened exactly as laid out. The hotel was in the Times Square area, easy walking distance to everything, bus to see the Balloons, Breakfast/Brunch street level as the parade went by followed by seeing the Rockettes and a Broadway show. Everyone who worked the tour was outstanding. Thanks Connor

My husband said on his bucket list was to go to the Army/Navy game. Was so happy to discover Bucket List Events to make his wish come true on December 13, 2025. Connor, Ben & Brad were terrific. Every detail was taken care of (hotel, tickets, getting to & from the game). My husband & I were thrilled with their enthusiasm and attention to making sure we had an amazing time. Have been telling everyone about their wonderful company. Looking forward to future trips.

Connor did an outstanding job managing the parade day even though there were historic rains in Pasadena. Seats were great both at parade and the football game. Ability to keep things on the bus allowed for a change to dry clothes and shoes for the football game. Communication via email, at the hotel and during the event day was terrific so everyone knew where and when to meet up. Hotel Sofitel was wonderful. All in all a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend Conner for any Bucket Lists event.

Traveling with Bucket List Travel Agency was like an ideal vacation with your parents—relaxing, worry-free, and exceptionally well-planned. From the moment we arrived, everything was scheduled and fulfilled by this agency, ensuring a seamless experience. The hotel was lush, featuring elegant amenities, friendly staff, and a spectacular view of the sparkling water that greeted us every morning. While attending the 2025 Army/Navy game, our seats were upgraded to the prime section on the Navy side, right on the 50-yard line, offering an unbeatable view of the game and the lively atmosphere. All of this was coordinated by our skilled and capable leader, Ben Cantrell. With a strong command of the area and a friendly, approachable manner, Ben expertly directed the luxury bus into a prime parking lot, making our arrival stress-free. He constantly checked in with everyone, making sure all our needs were being met. I look forward to future trips with Bucket List Travel Agency, and you should too, if you want a travel experience that truly goes above and beyond expectations.

We attended the 2025 Army-Navy game. Everything was as expected, or better than expected. Extremely well organized, good communication at all times, and literally removed all the headache factor and allowed us to simply enjoy the spectacular weekend.

The Macys Thanksgiving day parade 2025 was a big disappointment to me and my family. We were deceived as to the viewing of the parade we thought we were going to get a prime viewing area but we were far behind rows of people crammed in a small area not even close to being enough space for all the people in our group. All we could see were the balloons and the top of the floats. The small children in our group could barely see anything unless their parents put them on their shoulders but then this would totally block the views of the people behind them. The brunch was good but very disorganized and no one was given specific instructions as to when or where to get the food or the viewing etc. glad I asked questions and got outside in time or else we wouldn’t have been able to have a spot in their viewing area at all. The other events planned in the our trip were good but the watching the parade was supposed to be the highlight of our trip and ended up being a huge disappointment. I would have seen the parade better from my tv in the comfort of my own home.
I don’t know how Bucketlist Events plans their other events but I would 100% not recommend the Macys Day Parade to anyone unless they change and get a prime viewing area and better organize the day for their clients. Especially how much we payed for this trip the parade day was not worth it.

Excellent experience. The entire time was well planned by Connor and the team. We had always wanted to experience the Rose Bowl stadium, and this was the best way we could have done it. The parade was awesome, even with some rain. The game was great too. We are already thinking about attending the Octoberfest event in Munich sometime soon!
Thanks for everything Connor - we'll be back!