Great tour! Shannon is a wonderful guide. We had an absolute blast! Initially we wanted to do a…read morefloat kayak on our own, but were we ever happy to proven wrong. A guide on this river is essential for safety - and for fun!! She knows all the great spots for getting out and playing, and her stories will have you in stitches. If you ever get to have Caitlyn along as her volunteer, you'll never want the day to end - I know we didn't. We are ABSOLUTELY going to come back, next time we're in Oregon - at the very least to cuddle with Barbie again!

I would highly recommend this business for any kayaking experience. Shannon is always willing to…read morehelp people out and makes sure they understand what to do and not to do. I have never kayaked before last year and my first experience with her was amazing. She made sure I was safe and had a good time.

Ginger, we had an absolute blast! Every place we stayed at had some sort of incredible history and…read morea seemingly limitless amount of charm. Traquair House in the Borderlands was a definite highlight. They even have a hedge maze out back! All that aside, Ginger knocked it out of the park. She put together a trip that allowed both of us to see some bucket list places in the region. There was never an issue of a lack of transportation, or a hotel failing to recognize our booking. We spent nearly three weeks trekking across the UK and everything was right on schedule. We did miss a ferry on the way to the Isle of Skye, but that was our fault. The three hour detour was worth it though. Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries you'll ever see. I could go on all day, but the point I'm trying to make is that Ginger put together a dream vacation of a lifetime. So many memories and moments that we'll never forget. If you're considering a trip to the UK, give Ginger a call. We'll without a doubt be contacting her again for a future trip to the Isles! Cheers Ginger!

From the owner: TIME TRAVEL is a full-service travel agency and tour operator that can assist you with all your…read moretravel needs. Our specialty is organizing and leading "once in a lifetime" tours to the lesser traveled, hidden places throughout Ireland and Britain. We will also assist you in organizing your own self-directed experience. We pride ourselves in outstanding customer service. Time Travel is a green company, choosing not only to recycle and reuse, but to be a part of Portland General Electric's Wind Power Program. Our goal is to help you see the world in a responsible manner, taking into consideration the impact our tours have on the environment and only using like minded companies to help us fulfill your overall travel experience from the hotels we use to the coaches we hire. We invite you to join us on tour as traveling with us is an assurance that in addition to visiting the famous, you will also travel the back roads and fall in love with the real Ireland, Britain and her people. We are members of CLIA, ICTA, GWA with Ginger Aarons serving on the boards of Garden Writer's Association (GWA-Region VI Director 2011-2013) and The Sherwood Rotary as PR (Public Relations Chair 2009-2013). We offer Travel Insurance by Travel Guard. You will find a link to Travel Guard on the Travel Planning page and we are happy to help you with a quote. We also offer airline tickets, retail and wholesale. We're here to help you in early planning stages to restaurant reservations.

My family booked a custom tour of Greece in April 2022 and it was one of the most amazing family…read morevacation we've ever experienced. No trip is perfect, but this one comes as close to perfection as you can get. We did 10 days across Greece which included Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epiduras, Delphi, Meteora, Mykonos, Delos, and Santorini. As you can see from the packed itinerary, there was a lot of logistics to be figured out. Our driver Kostas was amazing. We were driven to each site we were visiting and a private tour guide was there to meet us at every step of the way. We have all been completely spoiled by this trip Encounter tours took care of everything except our flights to and from Athens. I will say it again "our driver Kostas was amazing!" We felt like family. In fact, when (not if) we come back to Greece, we will be requesting him again. The one singular problem we had during the trip (which was hotel internal miscommunication) was handled by Chevy at Encounter Tours in real time despite being the middle of the night back in the USA. If you are thinking about booking a trip to Greece then using Encounter Tours is a no-brainer. If you're thinking about booking a trip to one of the other areas they serve I would seriously consider it as well. We will be taking another trip with them in the future!

We just got back from the most magical trip in Turkey, thanks to Chevy Noralti of Encounter Tours!…read more I was initially hesitant to travel to Turkey and to trust a smaller tour agency (I was scammed by an agency last year). I'm so happy that we took a chance and went with Chevy. We had pretty lofty goals for our itinerary as we wanted jammed packed days of seeing all the major sights and the coast; Chevy's itinerary blew it out of the water. Before the trip, he was very patient with us as we finalized the itinerary. During the trip, we felt like VIPs with our drivers/tour guides - they were all very professional, timely, and friendly. All the accommodations were beautiful and were in the perfect location. The communication was stellar, even after the trip as he checked in to make sure we had a great trip. I HIGHLY recommend Encounter Tours.. thank you, Chevy & team, for making our trip to memorable!

I've been on a "roll" of late with my transportation-related reviews. This is the first time I've…read moreused WES Train service ever in all my TriMet riding experiences over the years. It is now two days in a row that I have used this train to get to and from work in Tualatin. It has been an overwhelmingly positive experience. WES (Westside Express Service) covers the commute with stops at Beaverton Transit Center, SW Hall/Nimbus, Tigard, Tualatin, and Wilsonville. Whilst most of us call MAX "the train," it is light rail and runs with use of overhead wires. WES is a real train and uses diesel fuel and even produces all the proper train sounds with all the bells and whistles and horns. I'm still enough of a kid to take some delight in this. The seats are far sturdier than those on MAX and are plush and even recline a bit. The trains are as spotless as they can be. Another difference here is crucial. While you might have surprise fare inspection checks on the buses and light rail once or twice a year, WES employs what I would call conductors who check fare at least once a day. They are very professional, pleasant, and helpful, but they will ticket and fine you as well for not having a valid fare. When I have ridden the bus to Tualatin or further via I5, it can take an hour or more. WES takes about 20 to 30 minutes to do the job. No matter how you commute, it is not getting easier. However, WES really is a pleasant addition to our transportation menu.

WES (Westside Express Service) is something that is mostly very cool and also a minor "irritant."…read more I'll start out with the negative. This is review # 767, so it would make some sense to me that it would address transportation! In my review of Trimet, the organization which has WES under its umbrella, I indicated my displeasure that the southwestern part of the metropolitan area, roughly along I-5, has not yet seen a MAX line nor does it seem like it will in the near future. Southwest Portland, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, and Wilsonville could certainly benefit from one. Thus, WES is an "irritant" because, rather than departing from downtown, it begins its journey to these suburbs from Beaverton, requiring another train ride to get there. Then, its hours are limited to commuting hours. What if you live in Wilsonville, puked your lunch buffet because of the MSG quotient, feel sick to your stomach, and need to go home at 1:30 p.m.? What if you live in Wilsonville, want a Voodoo donut at midnight, and don't have a sled at your disposition? All right, then, WES is obviously commuter rail in the true sense of the word. However, there's a lot to love about WES and that's why I give it 4 stars. WES does provide a link between MAX-serviced Beaverton and somewhat distant Wilsonville, albeit being restricted to peak hours. It is smartly integrated with numerous transit centers en route, such as the ones at Beaverton and Tigard. Stops are few, so the transit time is shorter and feels more relaxed. The trains are of the old school variety, though they are not old in terms of age, running on a wider gauge track and providing creature comforts that are superior to those of the MAX trains. The conductors on board, complete with uniforms and caps as if on a long distance train, are very helpful and friendly. Also, the flip side of limited hours is that you don't have the full moon crowd on board and the experience tends to be free of melodramatic antics. Folks, a WES ride is a real treat. Try it sometime. If you have a day pass ($5), which is exactly what a round trip with individual tickets would cost anyway, you can ride WES. Just don't stray too far from either the Beaverton or Wilsonville terminuses since there isn't much to see and do and you don't want to miss the next train. If I'm on the West Side and I'm using transit, I try to incorporate a WES ride if possible. It brings back memories. The rail cars have "all the right moves" of a larger train, meaning those longer lasting and smoother undulating motions, instead of the more jittery jolts and noise of a MAX train, though those are also fairly smooth and quiet riding. Then, you'll discover that there is some bucolic scenery outside your window, mostly between Tualatin and Wilsonville and, to a lesser degree, between Tigard and Tualatin. It is very cool to have such a train in metro Portland's urban transit network. So, if you're a Wilsonville or Tualatin resident, and you work an 8 to 5 either on the West Side, reachable via another rail or bus connection, or downtown, by connecting at Beaverton, WES has your number. If you just want to feel like a kid or a country bumpkin, WES has your number as well.

I was looking to find a special place that my wife and I could do for our 25th wedding anniversary…read moreand found Lisa and she put together a fabulous vacation together at Sandals Regency La Toc in St Lucia. We had a butler suite overlooking the sea and the sunset views were amazing! She did everything and we just sat back and let her do her thing and we were thrilled of the outcome! If you need a perfect travel agent then contact Lisa at Bliss and she will do wonders!!!

everytime i book through bliss travel i never have an issue. my reservations are always well put…read moretogether, very informative and specific. i love it here

Driver was amazing and communicated well. The price was manageable for 12 people…read more And they got back to us in a timely manner. We will definitely use them again.

Our school chartered for high school playoff football game. Bus battery died. Boys had to try and…read moresleep in the locker room after their football game ended. Did not get back to Clackamas until 11:20 AM over (12 hours after the game was over) due to having to wait for a new bus to drive to Medford and get new bus drivers as they timed out. Do not recommend!

My friends and decided to visit Portland for the weekend. For some, it was their first time there,…read moreso I wanted to take them around to see the city, eat donuts, and drink beer. Since we had multiple stops and there were 15 of us including 3 toddlers, it would have been a huge hassle to call so many Ubers/Lyfts. Not to mention all the heavy car seats that we would have had to carry with us to each location. My solution: renting a private bus! I reached out to multiple shuttle companies, but Shanghai really stood out to me. Dusty responded almost immediately and was very helpful in providing details about their pricing and buses. While my main goal was really just to safely and efficiently get my group to the various spots, it was a plus that Shanghai's bus also included a karaoke machine. Once we decided on the terms and details, Dusty sent over a contract within the next few days. The morning of our ride, Dusty texted to let me know our bus was on the way. Our driver, Ron, arrived a few minutes early, so by our reservation start time, we were all set to go. He was professional, kind and drove cautiously. As it was raining, I appreciated that he dropped us off as close as he safely could at each location, and then picked us back up when we were ready to continue to the next spot. The cooler was also stocked with ice, as promised. We ended up riding the Solid Gold bus, which is literally a converted school bus. I must admit this was very different from our typical sprinter party bus experience. For one, I had never ridden a party bus with kids before, and blasting "Wheels On The Bus" instead of dance music was such a different vibe. Lol! The bus was unique and had a vintage feel -- very Portland. Given our situation, I actually preferred this over the dark, tinted windows of the sprinters we are used to. The Solid Gold allowed us to see the city during our rides. We got a lot of stares every time we pulled up to a donut shop or brewery, but it was a fun experience. Everyone had a great time, especially the kids who now point out every bus that passes by on the street and say they want to go back to the party bus!

Our guests are still taking about their bus ride. We did the Solod Gold karaoke bus that fits 40-…read moreand people LOVED it! Plus we knew they would make it home safely. Shanghai is easy to work with and showed up on time. It was nice that our guests ended their evening with such a great experience. I am so glad I found these guys!!