My husband and I have traveled through most of the United States and Asia, a bit of Europe, and…read moremany other places. Traveling is our love and addiction. We often put together trips ourselves, but for Australia/New Zealand we needed an expert in the area to help us. We started by first looking at some tour companies. (My cousins used one to go to the same destination.) But none had some of the things we wanted, and I needed a few accommodations. I found three firms online that specialized in this area and that drew my interest. I emailed asking for quotes. Two called and I spoke to the agents, outlining my requests. The Aspire agent responded to a query from my husband on Zicasso. And I let her know (via email and then on the phone) what we needed. She listened to me and provided a quote with items and times that I had requested at a reasonable price. So she was our top pick, and we began to work together to cull the best items for the trip. We never paid a fee until we were ready to book the tour. I worked with Sharon T. And she was amazing. We got the cities we wanted, in the order we wanted, and with a few special accommodations. (For example: With a recent knee surgery, I couldn't climb the 300 steps at the Sydney Opera House, so she booked us an accessible tour. I sometimes have tummy trouble early in the mornings, so mostly I wanted tours that started at 10 am or later. I did have to give in to early times in a few instances, because they were not avoidable. I even had a specific order to the cities we visited, because I wanted to end the trip in Auckland, New Zealand, where we planned to meet with a friend we hadn't seen in more than 30 years.) Suffice it to say that Sharon and I exchanged tons [hundreds? :-)] of emails from May through the end of the trip in October. I even emailed her at least three or four times while on the 19-day trip, and I always got an immediate response (if the timing was right with the 15-17 hour difference). As a former assistant travel editor for a major daily newspaper, I may be more particular than most people and harder to please. Aspire (Sharon) was patient, detailed, and offered stellar service. P.S. The VAMOOS app was incredible. It provided every detail at our fingertips for the entire trip, along with reminders.

Overall the trip has been very pleasant. There were weather conditions causing changes and the…read moretravel agent was extremely accommodating with rearranged travel and hotel accommodations. I do recommend that if you want to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef you ensure any outing booked is to the exterior reef as ours was to the interior reef, which is nearly dead which is sad and disappointing as I feel I didn't see the live part of the reef. Global weather issues are real and have significantly impacted the reef. There have been some miscommunications, however, I have updated my review as the Agency has reached out to us to address some of our issues. Although airline tickets for some were individually accessed but for 2 of the 6 they were linked and we are not related. The tours are not always as described in the literature provided but our travel agent has asked that we provide feedback so that can be corrected. Our seats were all over the planes not together and we took many flights in Australia and New Zealand. The hotel in Queenstown was nice but sadly under staffed so services were a bit goofy. The hotel in Fox Glacier is under construction and they say the travel agency was notified, however the agency said they had not been notified. When we arrived the lobby was closed for construction and the bus driver kindly did a few loops around to find out what to do and where to go. I was unable to leave a message on the New Zealand line as it just rings, then on the NZ emergency number it would not direct my call to either of the options 1 or 2 and disconnected me. Thankfully the wonderful ladies that were working got their manager to agree to move us to their other property that is not under renovation, although they typically cannot change 3rd party reservations (aka Travel Agent reservations). Proximity of hotels to the central area where shops, restaurants and beaches are located is quite different depending on mobility capabilities so be sure to verify proximity to avoid additional travel expenses. Initially the airlines or travel tour groups were not informed of a gluten free dietary restriction so one person often went hungry although that too has been addressed.

Hi Carli! I had to write and tell you how absolutely…read morewonderful our trip was! Our vacation started the minute we stepped on the plane. Emirates is an exceptional experience! Athens was fantastic. The hotel was beautiful. Perfect location. Incredible service and amenities. Our tour guides, Costas and Katharina could not have been better. They really brought together the old and the new of the city for us. Our dinner on the hotel rooftop was amazing! We ate with a perfect view of the Acropolis. Our flight to Santorini was delayed, but once we arrived in Oia we were overwhelmed by it's beauty! Canaves Oia Suites was spectacular! Breathtaking views, unbelievably helpful and professional staff, unforgettable room, delightful pools and fabulous food. Special mention for Desi who is an exceptional Concierge. She went way above and beyond to make us feel welcome and special. On our hike from Oia to Fira, which was unforgettable, our guide Arsenio was terrific! A few other experiences we had that I have to mention are our food and wine tour with George , yoga with Maria and our catamaran trip with the only all female crew in Oia, Captain Evi and First Mate Vasia. We had a meal prepared on the catamaran that was five star quality! Everyone we met was friendly, helpful and kind. We even had a driver, Spiro who stopped roadside to allow us to watch "the sun dip into the water" at sunset and also pointed out exactly where we could watch the sunrise the next morning, which we did! Spectacular! Every meal was better than the last, from our casual lunch in Imerovgli to our private balcony dinner to our meal at Amani, which can only be reached by boat. Delicious, fresh and wonderful. Santorini wine is also amazing! This trip was truly unforgettable! A perfect way to celebrate our 35th anniversary! Between this trip and our trip to Paris, I think we really have the travel bug now! We can't wait to plan our next adventure! Thank you! Carolyn & Joe

Elite Travel Concierge. This company is a scam. They send you a invitation to hear a sales event…read moreabout travel. Promise you free vouchers for travel and dining. It's all a scam nothing is free.

I always check with Vincent at Chubit for my travel needs, international and domestic!…read more We have just completed our Disney vacation after a long, no travel period after the pandemic. We gave Vincent our goals and he was ready with recommendations for hotel, steps to take to prepare for the visit and the updated rules for Disney Parks. He also helped answer all of our questions. We stayed at the Dolphin Hotel which is on the bus/ferry circuit for all parks and had an amazing stay. Thanks to Vincent's reminders to make reservations, we got into all the parks on the days we planned. I've also traveled to Germany and Japan with Vincent's services in the past and I highly recommend him to my family and friends. The prices cannot be beat for the assurance of a smooth travel adventure. Thanks again, Vincent and I'll contact you soon for our next voyage.

It was my first time working with a travel agent and had a great experience! All my questions were…read moreanswered very timely regardless of the time difference and activities and such were booked on the spot once confirmed. They were also very knowledgeable with covid regulations which was very helpful. Appreciate all the work it took to make my honeymoon amazing!

kind, patient, responsive .. everything you want in a travel agent - and more!! had no idea where…read moreto start, I reached out to alejandra asking if she could help me plan a vacation. I had the most odd requests, an island, clear water, flights under 6 hours, etc etc .. I thought it would be impossible but not only did she give me options that matched everything I wanted, she helped me book a luxury all inclusive resort with everything I wanted/needed and found it at a price way below budget. i ask is she helps out with planning excursions & other things in addition to hotels, like flights and car services, and she was so happy to be of service. She gave me personalized recommendations and continues to check in as we await our vacation date. I especially appreciate this. can't wait to continue to book through alejandra!! please don't hesitate! She will save you money and especially your peace of mind Answers so promptly and with such kindness

use Donna Curry and she's superb. making sure every detail is taken care of.. when I had to adjust…read moremy trip she did it with no issues and got me a refund when it had to be shortened

Many purchases over many years later all for JFK-TPE, still a great agency onto its 20th year so…read morethanks to Mr. Du here who remains a dear part of all our many family international travels (travel agencies don't book solely domestic segments due to no commission).

Really efficient to work with David and Sam! They answer the calls and respond to email and they…read moreare very patient when explaining the travel expectations. Love them!!!

Melanie is the most amazing travel agent! She listens, cares, is patient, works with your budget…read moreand really puts together a perfect vacation tailored to fit your style. Not only does she help you book the perfect trip but she texts you before your flight leaving and returning. In addition, she keeps in touch while you're on the trip, which I was especially thankful for because I travel alone. Melanie is so amazing she will even help to make changes to your itinerary while your in the middle of your trip. She has a quick response rate and makes magic happen every time! I will continue to book my dream trips with Melanie.

I've been booking travel with EET for a little over 5 years! Shayna W. has made booking more than…read moreeasy(pun intended)! After I send an email with dates and location, I receive a response within a day with many options within my budget! My most recent trip, my sister and I joined EET with Shayna on an Ultimate Girls Trip! You'd think traveling with 15 strangers would be weird, but Shayna was welcoming along with everyone on the trip! I've been recommending Easy Escapes to all of my friends, family and colleagues and will continue to do so!

Rebecca at Majesty Travel is phenomonal. I live in Chicago and travel agent after travel agent…read morewould not shut up about cruises, when I specifically said I was going on a land trip. Finally a friend in Clarendon Hills, IL recommended Rebecca. She did everything by phone, which is fine by me. She finds out your expectations, budget, personal style, and plans for your lifestyle. I would recommend her to anyone who is going to travel. Our trip is 26 days in 3 countries.. we have cars picking us up at each hotel for transfers, our train is all set up and breakfast at each hotel! FYI They have relocated to Edgewater, NJ 1-888-4-majesty