I heard about the Walking Tours on NPR and decided to check them out this month since it piqued my…read moreinterest. I've been trying to do more local things just to get more acquainted with the IE. I sent out an email to uplandwalkingtours@gmail.com to get more info and Ann (she's the guide) responded very promptly. All I had to do was show up at the steps of the Cooper Museum by 10 am on the day of the tour (which is usually the 2nd Saturday of every month). The day of the tour I arrived 20 minutes beforehand because I was worried about parking, but there was no need to worry, there is plenty of parking there. There is street parking and a lot next to the Museum. You can also bike (it is near the Electric Trail), or take the Metrolink (the station is across the street from the Museum). Getting there is very convenient. The weather was slightly overcast, so it was a perfect day. We walked for about a mile making stops at various locations to get historical information and for some minor reenactments that we all got to participate in. What I loved the most was learning about all of the people. Ann had put together some quotes with a picture of a person. We each picked one out and read them aloud. It really brought the history to life. The stops included a very beautiful Victorian house, the Carnegie Library, a historical fire department building, a bakery (where there is time to grab a snack), and various other locations. I enjoyed all of the gardens and architecture I saw while walking. Ann pointed out a beautiful stained glass window in an empty location that just screams for restoration. After the tour I enjoyed walking around the Cooper Museum. It's small, but has a lot of good exhibits. They had a comic book superhero one that was pretty awesome. I'm definitely going back again and explore some more.

My mother, my dog and I attended the Historic Upland Walking Tour last Saturday at 10 am hosted by…read moreAnn Lara. Ann Lara has done a lot of historical research to put this on, she is amazing. The tour lasted about 2 hours and I was intrigued the whole way. I would love to go on the tour again. Loved it and would highly recommend this tour.

How beautiful; a wonderful way to end a romantic evening. It does take time to sit and watch,…read more20-30min from actual start time, but is sooo relaxing to just think or talk quietly to a lover.

James Turrell Skyspace is in the Draper Courtyard, Lincoln and Edmunds Buildings, Pomona College…read more which is at the corner of 6th & College Way in the city of Claremont. It can't be seen from the street. You have to keep your eyes open while you search for this hidden site.  I went during the winter break so I parked in their restricted permit only parking lot which is located about 500 feet north of the Skyspace. Not sure if you can park there during the regular school year.  The light show starts about 25 minutes before sunset and ends about 30 minutes after the sun goes down. Also happens at dawn for a longer time period. There is polished, hard marble, long row banquette seating around the perimeter of this art installation to look up at the ceilIng with a square cut out to expose the sky above. There is a multicolour lighting system that tints the ceiling creating a color contrast to the color of the sky.  Depending on the color of the ceiling, the same sky takes on a subtly different color tone. Keep lookIng up, and your mind plays tricks on you so you start to imagine different colors especially along the edge of the rectangular hole.  Also, your perspective of the ceiling & hole changes so illogically the hole and ceiling meld into a unified whole.  I'm sure people will perceive the Skyspace differently due to their mood, physiology, upbringIng, etc. It's meditative, serene, calming. It's incredible like communing with infinity where there are no bounds at the same time so very personal connecting to your inner self.  Unfortunately, an ADHD family that couldn't shut up and stay still and a clueless young couple who didn't even look up at the Skyspace and blabbed throughout the performance ruined the meditative atmosphere.  When attending the Skyspace, SHUT UP, do some introspection, go deep into your psyche in order to find serenity & peace. Many of us Americans are so much into the hype and being "hip" that we lose sight of what gives us health and sanity. Being in a meditative state allows us to heal and recover from life's stresses and anxieties.  Even with the disruptions, I still got snippets of quality time. I can imagine how incredible this art piece would be if silence reigned.  5 stars for a transformative experience.

Hala booked round trip tickets for my family to Egypt through her company last month with itenary…read moreof the best places to visit. We took her advice and visited the pyramids and the Egyptian Grand Museum which was fabiolus . Thanks Hala.

I recently booked a Royal Caribbean cruise from HN travel for a week on Wonders of the Sea. We just…read morecame Feb. 23rd. less than a week ago, It was a great vacation. Hala did a great job in simplifying my travel plans, help us to upgrade our cabin to a favorable location and got us a good onboard credit to use for purchases on the ship. Thank you Hala, we do appreciate your professional help and sincere care.

Pomona Travel Agency and Tami are the best! Our first experience with Pomona Travel Agency was in…read morethe booking of our honeymoon, and more recently, we just returned from our 25th anniversary trip that Tami booked. We travel often and the fact that we've used Pomona Travel Agency exclusively for 25 years speaks volumes about the company. The two weeks we just spent in French Polynesia were the best ever and Tami's involvement had everything to do with it. Even while we were in the middle of our trip, Tami was still actively working for us and following up to make sure our trip met all of our expectations (kinda long, but please read on). Our first week was split between two resorts on the islands of Tahiti and Mo'orea, and then our second week was spent cruising the area islands. Tami coordinated all the details of the trip, including all the transfers from the airport to Resort 1, to the ferry, to Resort 2, back to the ferry, to the cruise ship, to Resort 3, and back to the airport. All of our stays and transfers were scheduled perfectly. We didn't have to do anything except sit back, relax, and follow the itinerary laid out for us. It was like painting a masterpiece with a paint-by-numbers kit. The itinerary included small details that we would never have thought of ourselves, and that saved us from a lot of stress. Trust me, we know, because we were traveling with a couple of friends of ours that booked the same trip, but they booked everything themselves (flight, resorts, cruise). They didn't think about the transfers needed between destinations and were left to find last minute transfers. Lucky for them, they were able to copy our schedule of transfers. Without our schedule as a reference, they would have been left with a lot of head scratching. As I mentioned, our 2nd week was on a cruise. We booked our cruise 6-months ahead, which is relatively late, and as a result we got one of the last available staterooms. All of the desirable staterooms with balconies were already booked by then and we were left with a stateroom with two porthole windows. Cruising French Polynesia while looking through a porthole window is not ideal. Tami knew this and knew that we would not have a complete experience looking through a porthole. When we did our initial booking, she said that she would continue to keep a look out for any cancellations in hopes that we could upgrade from our portholes to a balcony. Fast forward to our trip. We were out and about in Tahiti on the first day and Tami emailed with news that there was a cancellation on the boat and she was able to upgrade us to a stateroom with a window. Not quite a balcony, but this was a cabin with a large window that offered a better viewing experience than two portholes. Then later that week, the day before we were to set sail, Tami sent us another email saying that there was another cancellation and she was able to upgrade us again, this time to a balcony stateroom! Mind you, at this time, the trip had already been booked, paid for, and we were already in the middle of it. Tami could easily have told herself that her job was done and called it a day, but to her credit, she continued working hard for us to ensure that we would have the best experience possible, even if it meant extra effort on her part. We are so grateful of her followup because, as it turns out, the balcony made a HUGE difference in our enjoyment of the trip. You might be thinking that most people don't spend much time in the cabin so why would a balcony matter? We thought the same initially, but to wake up in the morning and the first thing you do is walk onto the balcony and take in the beauty of Polynesia, as well as ending the evening the same way, added so much to the experience that a porthole or any window couldn't. Also, if you're in your cabin fighting a bout of seasickness, a balcony is highly desirable. Ask me how I know. Also, Tami recommended that we renew our wedding vows while on the cruise. This was a service the ship offered that we did not know about. The ship offered two vow renewal services. One service was complimentary to all passengers celebrating anniversaries, but it was done on the boat in a group ceremony. The other, the one that we participated in, was a paid for ceremony offered on a limited basis, but it was private, conducted beachside on the ship's private island, resembled a Polynesian wedding ceremony, and we were treated like king and queen for a day. I would equate our ceremony to a "church wedding" and the other ceremony to a "courthouse wedding". We are so grateful to Tami for recommending the private ceremony as it was by far the highlight of an already amazing trip. Thank you Tami and Pomona Travel Agency for our best trip ever, and we look forward to many more amazing collaborations!

I have known this agency for many years. It has seen many changes but one thing is sure, the owner…read moretried her best to meet every travelers needs and budget. She helped my fam go on a great cruise during summer. She gives all the details in writing and will also talk you through any additional questions. I strongly recommend this woman-owned business!

I cannot thank Julia enough for planning my trip to Portugal. Julia is knowledgeable, responsive,…read moreand sincerely listens to ensure the trip is planned the way you want. I also appreciated her recommendations. I was very pleased with my hotels and airport transfer services. I have used Julia for other trips and when ever I have big trips planned, she is my go-to! I refuse to plan a trip without her! Thank you!

Stopped in to just inquire on information regarding a Mediterranean cruise. Already had something…read morein mind. After meeting with the owner Theresa she found us a better option which ended up being a fantastic cruise. Also helped book some really nice hotels in Rome and Florence that had great local flare. She also provided good insights and recommendations when visiting different cities. Highly recommend her for your travel needs.

We had such an amazing time during our latest trip planned by Deirdra! She is so gifted in…read moreproviding an amazing experience that caters to my whole family's needs! Best hotel recommendation, as well as reservations for the yummiest places around, our itinerary included activities for my toddler as well, & as a mom, that was incredibly special when our littles are considered. I look forward to planning my next trip with Travel Grub Love! They care, & it shows, couldn't be in better hands!

"Wow! That's how I can best begin describing the exceptional service provided by the staff at…read moreTravel Grub Love. They attentively listened to all my vacation needs. Now, on my 9th day of summer vacation, I've already explored 3 islands and 3 states hassle-free! Booking with this outstanding travel company ensures seamless travel experiences. I will wholeheartedly recommend Deirdra to anyone interested in luxury travel!"

I reached out to Barbara in January to start planning my trip to Cancun to Hotel Xcaret 9/28-10/4…read moreWe were very adamant about the place we wanted to stay at but she gave us cheaper and variety of different resort options. My boyfriend and I took a gamble on the dates we wanted even though she informed us that it would be hurricane season and strongly advised that we include travel insurance. She kept us in the loop every step of the way and was so helpful that I recommended her to my cousin who ended up going on the same trip with us. Barbara even called us months after we put down the deposit to look for a cheaper rate for us. The week before the trip, she mailed out our travel documents and Itinerary. She also made all the reservations at the resort and parks so we didn't have to do anything when we got to Mexico. As a thank you, Barbara even gave us a thank you gift, which was the absolute sweetest. I will definitely be using her again on the next trip, and have already given her information to friends and family.

great travel agent. Barbara recommended our trip to the Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta Mexico,…read more (please see my yelp review for the hotel, it was great) and she was right it was a great place to see. we had no problems with our trip, which why having a travel agent is so important. we had no problem getting on our flight, we had a contact at the Puerto Vallarta airport waiting and a driver to take us to the hotel. at the hotel the check in was so easy and friendly, I thought they were going to try and sell me something, but no just friendly people. when we checked out, (and we really didn't want to) there were no surprises, no extra charges, no problems. the ride back to the airport was already arranged and the driver was waiting before the arranged time. no problems getting back on the flight home. thanks again NUEVO TRAVEL!

The gentleman in the store is nice and welcoming. He answers questions and offers tips with…read moreenthusiasm. Thank you!

A big shout out to the lady who works here during our visit in late Oct. 2019! (We should've asked…read moreher name) We usually come to Mt. Baldy for the snow, but this year, we decided to come for fall leaves and hiking. First off, we stopped at the visitor center for the parking pass. ($5 parking fee) The lady, who works there, was so informative and helpful showing us where to go, where has a better view point and all those other good suggestions! She even told us this location once was a school back in 1920s, it was also the first school they had in Mt. Baldy! The staff here def made us feel invited! Excellent service!! Some Tips: They have a actual bathroom in the visitor center. It's clean! Or else, there is a public toilet next to the parking lot, close to the entrance of hiking trials. (You can't wash your hands there) There is no WiFi in the mountains, so get yourself prepared for the route first! (Ask a map from them, screen shot your hiking routes!)