I would like to have another opportunity to use them bc this experience was terrible. There are…read moreonly 2 people in the office now so maybe they are too busy and understaffed but if you are a novice traveler, this is not the place to go. I need(ed) to book 2different trips. One to San Francisco and one to Europe. I waited til right before close the second day and got an email with pricing for only airfare and hotel. I then asked for a better hotel (bc the first was like a Hampton inn or some crap). There were no details about seats on the plane (types/together/amenities) or about the distance to the hotel or how to get from the airport to the hotel (I told her not a rental car so am I just supposed to call an Uber?- the hotel is over 30miles away?) I received another email with a better hotel and then nothing. Never any info on Europe. I will have children in tow- I thought using a travel agent would give me a step by step trip with peace of mind. Instead it looks like I'm not going to San Fran bc now it's only 5weeks out and although Europe is next year, nobody has contacted me at all. I don't want to get there and have nothing to do and no way to get around except for a cab. She never asked what I wanted to do/see/experience in Cali, nor did she give any ideas/brochures/options and never asked how much I wanted to spend. I remember going with a friend to an agent who pulled out all these booklets and pictures and she booked a trip to Florida that same day. They sat right there and pulled pricing, activities, food and airport shuttles-everything. Not emails back and forth two days later and then "I leave at 4 and we are closed on weekends".

The only people I will ever let book my travel!…read more They are all very knowledgeable, friendly, and always make my trips one to remember!

Erin helped my husband and I book the best and most relaxing trip we've had to date. She gave us…read moreseveral destinations complete with maps, pictures, and personal experiences at each place to help us decide on the right one for us. She handled every detail, including arranging dinner reservations and excursions once we arrived at our resort in Mexico. If we ever have the opportunity for another trip like this, Erin will be the first and only person we contact!

We went through Travel Connections for a trip to Mexico. Erin helped us book an all inclusive trip…read moreto Cancun with about a month of notice & was a HUGE help to us. She covered every small detail that we wouldn't have thought of and really made the whole process stress-free. She laid out every part of our trip on paper to help us along the way (including navigating large airports we had never been to). You were a blessing to our trip, Erin!! Thank you for everything you did, we had such a great time:-))

Located at the Starved Rock Lock & Dam,the Visitors Center is operated by the US Army Corps of…read moreEngineers. The small museum explains how Illinois Waterways are part of our National water system. From the visitors center you can go upstairs to the outdoor viewing area and watch the operation of the lock and dam. Unfortunately the day we visited there were no boats passing thru. You might get lucky tho and see an eagle or merganser flying overhead. Open 7 days a week from 9-5. Plenty of parking is available. Free admission.

Interesting museum with exhibits about the locks and maps of Illinois rivers as well as Illinois…read morewildlife taxidermy. There is an outdoor deck with telescopes where you can watch the locks in operation if you are lucky enough to have a barge going through.

Great people!!! Happy to have my daughter be a girl scout within this wonderful organization!read more

The whole experience from the call to picking up the vehicle was a pleasant experience…read more I had called around to different rental companies and I also went online to see if it would be quicker and easier. I was so frustrated and ready to give up. Then I called Blue Oval Rentals, my call was answered by a very professional and cordial employee. I did not have to listen to recordings, go through prompts and enter a bunch of information just to get quotes. The process was quick and delightful. I have recommended Blue Oval Rentals to family and friends and I will continue to use them myself.

I can't say enough about Blue Oval Rentals! Our car broke down in Coal City, and when it was at…read morethe mechanic (Bob's Advanced) Blue Oval was recommended for us. From my call until we were driving away, it was 30 minutes. They brought the car to Bob's Advanced in 15 minutes and took car of my two daughters and I on one of the hotter days of the summer when our own car overheated. Our car repairs took a couple of days, so when we went back to our home in Chicago, Blue Oval was in regular contact with Bob's Advanced and had an update on our car as we were trying to plan for how long we needed the rental. When we were coming back from Chicago, there was a slight delay in our car repairs, and we needed to switch out rental vehicles for one more day (because our original vehicle was already reserved for another party), so Blue Oval seamlessly got us into another vehicle for the last day. Their level of customer service was top notch, and I wouldn't hesitate to rent from them again. They are the epitome of small town customer service and a great business with a variety of rental vehicles.

Quality/Quantity - Clean bathrooms and plenty of them…read more Truck and passenger vehicle parking. Atmosphere - Picnic areas, shaded or open. Some stuff to read and see, see pictures. Service - Free maps, for those of you that are still old school or don't have GPS. Vending machines. Price - Free. Owner Comment - Thank you to the state of Illinois for this free service.

When I searched Maps for "rest area," I was super surprised to see people (three at the time of…read morethis writing) had reviewed this particular one. It makes sense, right? I mean, if you are indeed resting. Why not rest and review? Anyway, five stars. The vending machines are plentiful and varied -- and take Apple Pay. The rest room is clean. There are some nice trails for the walking of the dog. And what amazing timing given we had just yesterday listened to Aly Ward's Ologies podcast (the Bryology episode) -- the picnic shelters are beautifully moss covered. So there. Need to pee, drink, dog walk, snack or picnic? This is a fine place at which to do it. Thanks Indiana.