If you're currently searching for a travel agent and may have missed my earlier review from a few…read moreyears ago, let me say this clearly up front: after many more trips since then, my opinion hasn't changed -- if anything, it's stronger. Val Kittson of Connoisseur Travel, Ltd. continues to be the only travel professional I trust with my trips, both domestic and international. Over the years she has planned numerous journeys for me, and every single one has reflected careful thought, expertise, and attention to detail. Her technology alone sets her apart. The app she provides keeps us informed in real time and has often had updates before the airline ticket counter even knew what was happening. That level of preparedness removes stress and gives us confidence wherever we are in the world. What truly elevates her service, though, is the work she does behind the scenes. When we travel internationally, she doesn't just assign guides -- she personally interviews them before recommending them. So far, every guide she has selected for us has been a 10 out of 10, which speaks volumes about her standards and her commitment to her clients' experiences. Some people may think they can plan trips themselves or rely on AI tools. As a software architect, I use AI every day and appreciate what it can do. But I can promise you this: AI won't give you the insider knowledge, trusted relationships, and human insight that can turn a great trip into a truly unforgettable one. Val provides that difference. I am already planning trips for 2027 and 2028, and she is my only consideration. I trust her recommendations completely based on the itineraries I provide, and I know she will translate them into experiences that exceed expectations. I plan to share this review in multiple places because I genuinely hope it helps as many travelers as possible find the kind of trusted expertise that has made such a difference for me. If you want seamless planning, trusted guidance, and someone who truly invests in your travel experience, I recommend Val without hesitation. Val Kittson Connoisseur Travel, Ltd. Phone: 202.469.8914 ext. 138 Web: [www.ctltd.com](http://www.ctltd.com) Email: [val.kittson@ctltd.com](mailto:val.kittson@ctltd.com) Facebook: [www.facebook.com/TheWaterwayTravelTeam](http://www.facebook.com/TheWaterwayTravelTeam)

Unfortunately I was given a lot of lip service and no results during the month I tried to work with…read morethe Washington DC Connoisseur Travel associates. My experience began with a very pleasant phone conversation about my hopes to plan a Washington DC trip for my grandmother with Connoisseur Travel's assistance. It was followed by no communication, help, or results with airfare, hotel recommendations/bookings , or tours over a 2-week period. I contacted Connoisseur directly to notify them of the lack of service and professionalism I had experienced. They responded with apologies, detailed questions and statements about how they planned to rectify the situation, and ideas about my Washington DC trip. With reservations, I decided to give the new associate a second chance because she seemed genuinely apologetic and knowledgeable. 2 weeks later my trip had not moved forward with Connoisseur's help. I ended up booking and reserving everything on my own and the prices had gone up because of all the time that had passed. I foolishly did not reach out to any other travel companies and trusted this company to help me and they failed. I am posting this review because I hope it helps others that might find themselves in my situation.

I'd give them six-stars if possible…read more They were very responsive to all my questions even before I paid them anything--before I even became a client. But here's something they don't advertise that is of GREAT VALUE: They can help you get your visa done FASTER than if you went through the process yourself because they are more connected with the consult than we are. Therefore if it normally takes a month to go through the application process, they can actually get it done in a week if you have all your stuff together. They don't advertise this but it's of great value.

Great agents that proved to be an excellent resource for our trip to the other side of the world…read more(Fiji)! Highly recommend them, would happily use them again

Jeannine helped setup our honeymoon to Tahiti (Tahiti; Moorea; Bora Bora). It was absolutely…read moreamazing! In fact, it may of been the best vacation I ever had (I've traveled the world). Jeannine made sure each detail with the transport to and around the islands were taken care of. My wife and I just showed up and enjoyed the experience. In addition to all that, Jeannine made sure to find the timeframe we desired while keeping the budget manageable. She even arranged everything in a short time!!! As far as my wife and I are concerned, she is our permanent travel agent (lol). I highly recommend using her!!!!!

When my husband and I learned that we were expecting, I knew we had to get a babymoon to Europe…read moreplanned but the thought of where to go and what to do was overwhelming. I reached out to Jeannine and she helped us through it. After talking with me, we decided on Germany and Austria, Munich and Salzburg specifically. With our interests in mind, and some imagination on her part, she mocked up an itinerary for us. Since we were flexible on dates there was some back and forth on exact dates and activities. She patiently worked with us to plan an itinerary that we liked and after realizing our trip was longer than initially thought, also worked in a few days in Innsbruck. The trip was great. We had two small hiccups while in country but Jeannine quickly and flawlessly worked it out. It was great to be able to shoot her an email and know she would work it out, we could continue on our trip stress free. You're in good hands with Jeannine.

Lida is diligent and fabulous with her customers! I highly recommend her for your travel needs.read more

lida travel found me the best deal from Montreal to Germany. I highly recommend their agency or…read moreflights to international destinations. I look forward to book More flights through Lida travel. Thank you for your professionalism.

As always, DCAcar is our go-to transportation partner due to their exceptional customer service and…read morereliability. We experienced issues with our corporate credit card during several recent bookings, and the DCAcar team was incredibly gracious in honoring the rides to ensure our executives arrived where they needed to be without disruption. As of this morning, the credit card issue has been resolved, and we're especially grateful to partner with such an outstanding family-owned transportation company that consistently provides top-notch service and truly cares for its customers.

The best driver experience we have ever had! Knew the city so well and was a wealth of…read moreinformation. Would highly recommend. Our driver was Kevin.

Cannot begin to thank Guido and the rest of the staff at Bethesda Travel for the Italy vacation of…read morea lifetime. Down to our airline seating preference, no detail of the trip was overlooked. We simply gave Guido an idea of what we wanted to see & do and he did the rest. Only an experienced agent of the highest caliber could have handled our late in the planning process schedule changes. A few weeks before departure a package arrived with everything from travel bags to luggage tags, detailed itinerary, maps, vouchers, and suggested restaurants at each city along the way. Guido then set up a meeting to go over every page to aaddress any questions or concerns we may have had. Once in Italy, Guido called the Venetian restaurant where we were dining to make sure everything was going well. In Rome, the hotel clerk had a message for us from Guido, whom she had worked with for years. In Italy, everyone knows Guido. Simply put; Bethesda Travel should be the first stop for anyone planning a vacation.

Another great family vacation planned by Guido and his staff--two weeks in Spain! (We did a similar…read moreItaly trip planned by them several years ago.) Hotels, transportation, tours, and tour guides--all planned to perfection and excellent. The hotels were in perfect locations, all the tours were private with priority entry into the busy attractions (no waiting in lines!), and most of the tour guides had 10-20+ years of guide experience with education in history and/or architecture matching the tour. Also, having them provide train and airline reservations and drivers eliminated all stress getting from one place to another on time and kept us from driving and getting lost in crazy city traffic. If you want a no-worry, low stress vacation while seeing many attractions in an European country, Bethesda Travel Center is the place to go. Worth every penny and highly recommended!

I can't say enough good things about Savory Luxury Travel. I was planning a short get away as an…read moreanniversary surprise for my wife and Carrie Smith was recommended as a travel consultant. She was professional, courteous, and listened to me about my needs and what I was considering. She offered helpful new ideas & suggestions for my travel without pushing any one place or idea. I settled on a spa resort in Virginia wine country that was fabulous! Most importantly my wife loved it. I never would have known about this resort without Carrie's expert assistance. She handled the reservations, assisted with scheduling activities, and dinners reservations off site. She also added special touches surprising both me and my wife such as a bottle of champagne & flowers in our room upon arrival and complimentary champagne at the restaurant. When we returned Carrie personally followed up to thank me. I recommend Savory Luxury Travel for your travel needs!

From the owner: It’s time to elevate travel out of the ordinary. Our experts have travelled to the farthest reaches…read moreof the world, exploring everything from the biggest cities to the smallest villages, from vast rainforests to tiny desert islands. We use our inside knowledge to craft trips that push the boundaries of your imagination. At Savory Luxury Travel, we assist you to make your lifestyle easier by relieving you of the headache of having to plan and manipulate bookings. All you have to do is sit down, like a well-deserving guest, receiving fantastic stress-4 for your adventure.

By far the best experience that I have had using a travel agency. The owner is very personable and…read moreon her game. She was able to help me book a trip within my price range that was catered to what I wanted to do to the T!!!!! She is the best and I highly recommend using them, especially if you want someone to create an experience for you.

From the owner: DC Block Girl International we provide full service travel accommodations for business and leisure…read moretravel. As a boutique travel agency, we provide clients an exclusively authentic experience. Combining tour and travel arrangements, we comprise an adventure beyond your wildest dreams. Our awesome team of agents have been bitten with wanderlust. So, they have a special set of skills arranging tours and vacations for those who don't have time to do it themselves or can't quite bring their vision to life. When you book with DCBG International you can expect an experience that takes you outside the box and into a priceless adventure.

Travel and adventure designers is right! Our agent, Jocelyn, was great! We sent her an email with a…read moreskeleton of a travel idea and a budget for a pre-NYE getaway. She got back to us in less than 24 hours with trip plan ideas. When we weren't excited about those she gave us time to think and come back with another idea. By the time we came back we had an entirely new idea but we had to be in Buford, GA on NYE for a wedding. Who even knows where Buford, GA is?! Jocelyn did and she made a trip itinerary happen that truly fit our needs, from location to budget to rental car! We chose to go on a relaxing nature-filled, skii/tubing trip in the mountains of NC. We appreciated her patience and flexibility- late calls, emails all day with questions....she always responded with practical and reassuring advice. She also provided all of the reviews we needed to make a informed decision. Jocelyn planned our entire trip from start to finish. She didn't book our activities because we wanted to wait until we arrived to decide but she would've if we asked! The early morning of our trip we had trouble checking into our flight online. We shot her an email at 4am, not expecting a response but more so to inform her for later. She emailed back almost immediately. The site finally let us check in but said she would handle our return flights and she did! Does she ever sleep? Talk about customer service! Our trip was filled with lots of time to reflect, relax, and enjoy one another's company- just what we wanted. The Inn Jocelyn chose for us was perfect. It was 7 minutes from snow tubing, 5 minutes from the local grocery store (I LOVED grocery shopping for the cabin) and the Inn was surrounded by nothing but quiet and nature. We traveled to the town during 'off peak' season which for some may have been a bummer but for us and our pre-NYE stay, it was perfect. We even made friends with the local wine bar owner! Jocelyn checked in on us to make sure we arrived and that we made it back safely. We would recommend Stamp'd to anyone. Jocelyn is knowledgeable, honest, practical and she doesn't try and sell you what you don't need or want like some agents. Thanks Joce for a great trip!

I cannot say more about Jocelyn's assistance in planning my honeymoon…read more I reached out to Jocelyn with VERY vague ideas of what to do regarding travel to Hawaii, and even as I changed course several times throughout the process, she was nothing but helpful. Jocelyn provided excellent service in identifying the best island(s) to travel to based on the type of trip we wanted, suggesting accommodations, and after I let go of my indecision and we finally booked she assisted my husband and I with excursions and activities while in Maui. I strongly recommend her services as she is knowledgeable and capable, working with all budgets and tastes!

The worst trip of my life, be aware of amir he's sneaky arrogant and disrespectful. Amit Greener…read moreshouldn't be around kids. So it all started with the way the trip took off, we had to wait hours for amir to arrive, he then was very rude and impatient. We asked to see maps and relevant information for our trip and Amir refuse to acomódate our requests.

STEER CLEAR OF THIS TRIP ORGANIZER!!!…read more This is a review of the Jewish Young Professionals trip based on my experience on the summer 2019. This trip organizer is entirely unreliable and knowingly lies to potential participants. Various participants were lied to about everything from the age group of the trip, to accommodations of allergies, to accommodations of shabbat and kashrut observance. This trip is also overpriced for the quality and full of hidden costs. On the trip I was on it is laughable how far removed the original itinerary from when the trip was "called" was from the actual itinerary which we received just days before the trip. First a couple of things regarding safety. One day we went white water rafting, the rafting company specifically breaks the trip with lunch to ensure everyone has high energy levels throughout. Greener went out of his way to have the rafting company skip the lunch portion which resulted in exhaustion in many of the group members and even a boat flipping over towards the end. This was despite the rafting company raising concerns and the group members protesting the decision. There was a trip participant with several severe food allergies. I will spare the personal details but anyone involved with operating a tour group knows that these are without exaggeration life and death issues. Greener was emailed beforehand indicating the full list of allergies. During the trip the participant twice had to use an epipen due to mishandling of this, and multiple times on top of that had to wait until after the rest of the group had eaten for food to be made as Greener did not make arrangements for this in advance. MOST CRITICALLY Greener admitted to not even having read the allergy list because it was "really long" For those shabbat observant this is not the trip for you. Greener repeatedly confirmed no driving on shabbat, and within 2 hours of shabbat starting asked everyone to get into a van. Greener had made excuses here that he is "saving your life" which trumps shabbat. This is obviously not valid, and on top of that would not explain why it was necessary to lie about this both before the trip and even an hour before shabbat. I really cannot fathom why Jewish observance would not be respected. In the interest of keeping this readable I've limited myself to a small number of examples, but this is honestly the tip of the iceberg. If you would like to hear more please feel free to message me directly and I'd be happy to answer questions you have or put you in touch with other trip participants. My recommendation to the tour operator would be to value the safety and needs of his customers over the value of a dollar, and stop organizing trips immediately. If you want to personally travel for free try a GoFundMe or maybe beg for money.