DreamConnections

I would give Dream Connections a zero stars if I could. The owner is real snake oil salesman. He pulls at your emotion and preys on men when they are at their weakest point. It's true, once they have your money, they don't care and the men that actually do get married, which are few compared to the amount they have going on trips, is really just luck. I personal witness Mark blowing men off on my trip and read between his lies. Followed the company for years and noticed the many lies and once they get caught, they delete videos. Stop over paying for this service guys, their business model is old and truly a bunch low life scammers!

Mark is only in it for the money first he sets his men up with coaches you only need one of those if you're playing a game! Second he pushes marriage so bad because it makes his business look good and I hear he even has a coach that will help you through your marriage to make his business look more successful. Mark also offers his clients training in how to pick up a Foreign Bride are his clients dogs! What happened to his wife Ann? He has a new video on YouTube of him taking gifts that he makes his customers pay for to Orphanges in Ukraine he won't even match their offer like most caring charities will. The reason Mark wants to deliver them so he can look like the hero over there he probably even tells them he paid for everything! I went to Ukraine 7 years ago and did everything on my own from day one met 4 women two through a site called Romance Compass and from people I got to be friends with I now have an apartment and girlfriend in Nikolaev.

This was my second time with Dream Connections and I am NOT disappointed. I had my same translator and she plans everything for you. The date's of course I select but my translator did everything like Mark said they would. The support from the staff can not compare to any company that is doing a romance tour. I have found my second half and she is almost like me but funnier. I feel very comfortable with my lady and she is with me. I know where this will end up. ;)

I went on the May 2016 tour and every step of the process, from the Skype interviews with the management to the handling of the translators, was done top notch and very professional. I met a lot of beautiful and intelligent Ukrainian women, during the week and am now engaged to a wonderful and caring woman. Dream Connections helps me even after the week was over, by providing easy and affordable gifts that I sent to my lady as well as effective English lessons for my lady. If anyone ever has a bad experience with Dream Connections, it is most likely due to that individuals poor attitude. Dream Connections goes out of their way to make it a pleasant and effective event.

This Companies Attitude is one of success. They structure everything very well, are kind, professional and very helpful. If you're clueless then don't worry they will answer any questions and will put you at ease very quickly. Need anything, ask. They vet everyone who goes on the tour both men and women. I have known many marriages to result from them. Any other review that say they are scamming you are lying and work for a rival company. They aim for you to succeed on the first try, not for you to come back and pay money for many unnecessary tours. It also setups a brotherhood of men to encourage one another. I don't know of any other companies that do that. Like I said they aim to pair up marriage minded men and women committed to one another.

I just want to put out there this was no BS, it is the real deal. They do deliver on the promise just show up. I was on the November 2019 tour and can and have recommend this company without hesitation. They take care of everything, with the whole team being active in your success (include your participation of course).

You romance coach is the real deal as well, they take of everything for you and help guide you around the bumps that come up on every road at times. She is there for everything and knows her stuff! Not just mine but all of them.

If you thinking about it you really have nothing to lose give it a try, 5K is nothing compared to the happiness it can bring you. But it will be a difficult journey and likely out of your comfort zone somewhat but really what good things in life don't have some of that!

Went on a tour during 2015. The girl I meet from the event didn't work out. Actually meet my wife through a fellow client that I became close friends with.

My story wouldn't have been possible if Mark didn't go above and beyond to build a community of support for his clients.

The journey of successfully finding someone internationally has its own unique challenges.

Mark is constantly working on ways to help his clients succeed. From coaching before the trip to well thought out events to being avalible to help after the trip.

There is so much more that goes into a successful international relationship than just the week long event. It is clear that Mark's focus and priority is doing all he can to help.

I really want to warn everybody off DreamConnections! It's extremely overpriced. Don't believe a word they say! No date is guaranteed. Most of the women are paid for coming to greet events, they don't intend to have any dates. So I came to Ukraine with DreamConnections, I paid them $5000 and I didn't have a single date organized by them! But I easily met a woman from a different site though. Don't fall for DreamConnections trap! They overpromise and oversell. They take your money (absurd amount of money) and give you nothing.

I signed up with DreamConnections back in March of 2015. I had viewed their videos on YouTube for many months prior to joining. I sent in payment information, and two months later I was on a plane to Ukraine. The entire experience was similar to that in their promotional video. We were greeted warmly, given a tour of Odessa, and then taken in a bus to Nikolaev. It is a magical place for a western tourist, to put it mildly. The dating events were classy, and the week flew by like mad. Mark and Anna are caring, devoted hosts, and my translator was awesome. It is not for everyone, and those who have never been to another country (with a totally different language and character set) might get overwhelmed. Even though I ended up marrying a Russian woman, I rank this experience as one of the best of my life. I'm glad I did it, and I miss southern Ukraine a ton. (Albeit my wife doesn't like hearing me say that).

PS: The food in ukraine is awesome.

I had been booked and paid for in full to attend July 2020 tour, however with the COVID restrictions and travel bans i was unable to leave my country.
When Dream Connections launched the VQT (Virtual Quest Tour) I was one of the first to jump at the opportunity.
My Romance coach (Anna) was amazing and we are still close friends that talk quite often. She helped me find my lady, who i could not be any happier with.
Dream Connections were happy to refund me the difference between the full tour and the Virtual Quest tour, i opted to use it for credit on other Dream Connections services instead.
I have spoken with Mark at length for numerous times and is a patient and genuine person, while i can see where peoples perspective of him been a salesman can come from, I can honestly say that i did not have that feeling, my advice is to park your cynicism for just moment you will see beyond the superficial parts and see that they are in the business of bring people together.

I went on a tour in 2015 and met a beautiful woman. Initially everything was good but it didn't take long for the woman to start asking for financial help. I brought it to the owners and their coaching was a joke. They wanted me to give her a chance but finally even they had to agree she was only interested in money. But here's the corker, she was seen at future tours.

The owners on care about the money they get from the men, nothing else.

I attended the May2019 event in Mykolaiv. 1)The price is a bargain. Where else can you meet 100 beautiful women who seek long term relationships without spending larger amounts of money and time? I believe I saved four years of dating. 2) These are NOT models or sex workers, rather they are good, beautiful, hard working women. 3) Expectations are key. You will not succeed without putting in some preparation. DC helps you with this. 4) Ukraine is different. The roads are horrible. The hotel is two star. You still have to keep your hand on your wallet. Relax and enjoy. 5) You WILL get lots of phone numbers and will not have time to date them all. 6) The system works! The people I met who did not find a long term relationship either had hidden agendas or expectations that were WAY to high. I am one of the oldest men to have ever come on the tour (71) and I got lots and lots of phone numbers and found a wonderful woman. My only caution is, if you find ANY conflict with your translator, (I did), ask for a replacement (I did). A great relationship with your translator is key. I would happily go again.

I wanted to update all the men out there who are thinking of still going on a DC tour after reading all of the bad reviews.(including my original one) Please i beg of you do not waste your money/time. My original tour was in 2019 and since then all of the men who went on my tour roughy 35 and not one of us successful in a relationship with anyone from DC. I am being told that the owners who formed DC because of the success they had in finding each other are now seperated. So all the advice you get from the Owner Mark who thinks he knows how to get and keep a Ukranian woman you can throw out the window. Their website used to show successful couples to show that their process worked, If you look at their website and the successful couples they post are from years ago.(all these couples were there in 2019 when i went on my tour) they host several tours a year in different countries and the success rate of their "Process" is extremely low. Its a lot of money and a lot of B. S. that your being fed to make you believe that you will end up happily in a relationship. I said this in my last review and i will say it again spend the thousands of dollars on someone local and i bet you will find far better results.

Went on a DC tour this year (2017)

Arrived and was met at the Airport, driver was on his phone constantly and this was a safety concern for me. I payed a lot of money and traveled a long way. TO be involved in a traffic accident would have ruined my vacation. Safety should be paramount.

Accommodation was 21/2 Star at best!
Bus transfer from Odessa was terrible, exhaust fumes were coming into the rear of the bus where I was sitting. No air conditioning and felt sick from heat and fumes.
When I complained it was stated that this was the only bus available?

No shortage of women who wanted to go on a "date" naturally as they get flowers chocolates dinner and entertainment. I did have some great dates but that was because it was all in fun no serious contenders.

I meet 2 women who were what I was looking for, One was just after as much as she could get and picked EXPENSIVE places every time. Lunch was $60 USD! Dinner was always double that.
I suggested bowling and other activities but NOT interested. She always had Steak and Seafood. Also I felt she KNEW some of the staff at the restaurants we were going to.

That went south very quickly!

There was no free time to explore the city and it seems that DC does not want you to freelance or explore on your own, I have traveled extensively and do not require BABYSITTING.

So it is way more expensive than portrayed in the videos.
Overall disappointed in this tour. 80% seems to be an exaggeration most men on my tour went away without any success.
Others were just plain ripped off by some of the women.

Good Points.
Translator was Excellent
Met a great bunch of men
Will be going to Ukraine again as it is a good place to visit.

After doing doing my homework and looking at so many agency I decided to go with Dream Connection, after speaking with Mark and Anna I was sold, that feeling you get when you know you made the right decision. I found the service and response to be excellent, any question or concern I might have had was answered right away, while on the tour I felt like I was part of this family like know other, the service I received was excellent, everything was all done for me all I had to do was to show up and be myself and meet beautiful ladies that has the same desires that I had, someone who was looking for that special someone, which for me personal it didn't take long, now I'm setting here in my home with my beautiful wife and daughter who means the world to me and thanks to Mark and Anna I was able to find my better half who I can spend the rest of my life with, Mark I know I have thank you and Anna so many time for the service that you'll provided but, I would like to let everyone know who's reading this to never feel like know one has your back or your best interest at heart, because Mark and Anna had mind, the one and only The Dream Connection..