Cara and Andrea were great planning and deferring our 35th anniversary (one year later due to…read moreCOVID19). We had a great time on our 36th anniversary, and everyplace they planned was great. We went to Orcas Island, San Juan/Friday Harbor, and Walla Walla. The B&B at Orcas was exceptional - Otters Pond. The owner, a CIA chef, had the best breakfasts ever and the view from the B&B was spectacular. The B&B at Friday Harbor, Tucker House was perfectly located, and again the breakfast was delivered to our room and delicious. Their COVID protocol was exceptional. Our Walla Walla stay was at The Finch, downtown and walking distancing to all the wine bars and restaurants. Cara set up all the day trips - E Bike, Tesla Wine Taste, and the best one was the Bike and Sunset dinner in San Juan (see photo). We biked to Lime Kiln Point State Park and were served wine and dinner while watching the sun set. It was awesome. Everything was planned in great detail. I loved having the Trip Plans APP set up for everyday activity with locations and phone numbers. Cara was always there, checked up on us a couple of time. WE LOVED IT! My first, but not last time using ABHT. We are looking forward to the next trip .... Gotta come up with one!

I chose to work with Anywhere But Here Travel on a recommendation. And I could not be happier with…read morehow our two week European trip turned out. Four cities in three countries - it was too big of a trip to plan myself. And I am SO HAPPY with all the work Monica put in and how it all turned out. Everything went smoothly and I would use them again to plan our next big trip.

First of all, if you have money to burn, Marquetta is your gal. We used her on a recommendation…read more We wanted a trip to Italy for two weeks. Her first quote was 30K. Yes, THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS. Then she got it down to 25K. That's when I started doing my research. I used several reputable companies for tours and hotels and my costs (with the EXACT same flights, hotels, tours) came in at TEN THOUSAND LESS. When I sent her the info and asked if she could look at it, because maybe I was doing something wrong, she wrote me a very interesting email. She said I wasn't comparing correctly because I used different hotels with different class ratings (uh, no, I used the EXACT same hotels). She also said I hadn't included transportation. I did - I went page by page of her quote and priced everything she included. She even went so far as to say she wasn't sure what company I used for a tour (even though I noted it on the spreadsheet). She said they were "some unknown company - good luck!" I've used Viator for dozens of tours, had a customer service issue once, and they have been fantastic. Her quote, "You cannot compare a high-end tour company with the likes of Viator." I did suggest a different hotel in my email but did not include it in my cost comparison. She told me it wasn't suitable and that it was a party hotel. Well she clearly didn't know her stuff there because that hotel came as a recommendation from a friend with two children! They loved it! Direct quote: "I can tell that the price point for the level of arrangements we do is not where you are comfortable spending. But I cannot delve into using random services of unvetted tour companies (Viator) and just booking the cheapest of everything- it never works out for our clients and in my experience only causes issues when in travel." Another, "In the end, I do want my clients' travels to be an unforgettable and memorable experience, and therefore, I cannot cut corners just to make it happen price wise." As a travel agent are you not supposed to get the best deal for your clients? You may warn them with your experiences but you don't make fun of them and tell your customer to basically F off! I asked her specifically if there was any markup because I was OK with something reasonable for her. She swore up-and-down there was no markup. Yes there is, it comes in kickbacks from the companies she uses. And again I am OK with a little something but not $10,000 and an F you attitude. Honestly if she had said so upfront - that she only uses certain companies - then I probably wouldn't have even engaged her for $400. But she never said that. And I POLITELY asked her to let me know why I was so far off. She could've told me all the same things - that she used more reputable companies and worked with the hotels themselves, without the attitude. Snotty and condescending. Unbelievable.

We recently completed a fabulous trip to Ireland and Scotland arranged by Marquetta Chambers. It…read morewas truly a very enjoyable, adventurous, informative and memorable experience. Marquetta began the planning process by interviewing us and listening very well to our desires and budget, allowing her to tailor a perfect match. She provided great input including pushing us to extend our trip a few days given our stated list of objectives. Her advice, which we followed, turned out to be very insightful. Marquetta also proved her flexibility and resourcefulness when she responded to a mid-trip request for another private tour addition on our last full day in Scotland. She responded quickly and fulfilled our request for what turned out to be a true highlight of our trip. All of the hotels recommended and booked were very good and all of the arranged tour guides were excellent. We also enjoyed several additional perks from our hotels given Marquetta's relationships with them. Another great tool provided by Marquetta was a phone app that captured our entire trip and also provided easy one-click access to important phone numbers and a variety of easily accessible resources describing our destinations, maps, tipping hints, etc. It was an excellent resource that also included an easy path to communicate with her during our trip. We are so glad that we utilized the very professional services of Marquetta Chambers of Hill Barrett Travel for our recent vacation. We are already thinking about the options for our next journey and look forward to using Marquetta's assistance again.

This was my first time working with a travel agent, and David did not disappoint. He helped us…read morebuild an unforgettable, three week excursion through Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. As the scope and duration of our itinerary grew beyond any trip we had previously taken, it quickly became overwhelming to plan it all ourselves. David worked hard to accommodate our wish list, and coordinated with multiple entities to ensure we had a seamless experience. I highly recommend DesignedTravel!

David built a curated trip for our group of 6 in Argentina that was the perfect blend of our…read moreinterests and desires. No bus tours here! The best food, best wine, and crazy outdoor adventures blended with special cultural experiences. David spent time with me and our group ensuring the itinerary was just right for us, helping with interior travel and the big flights to and from. The on-the-ground guides he hired were perfect! And, when a minor issue emerged while on the ground, David was responsive immediately and helped to resolve it within hours! This is exactly why you hire a travel agent, so you can enjoy your vacation and not worry. Highly recommend David Hawkraven and look forward to future trips with his assistance!

Travel there and back makes traveling a stress free fun experience!! In a world that thinks…read moregoogling airfare is all we need to have perfect vacation we forgot that we still have to arrange hotels, tours, activities and if something goes wrong we waste our vacation time figuring out solutions. Having Michelle in your corner managing your travel truly allows time to be spent doing what you want. I am so grateful to have worked with Michelle and learned how very valuable a travel agent is!! Thank you Travel there and back for all you do to make travel stress free!!

Michelle helped us plan two long trips last year. The first to Southeast Asia was a month long…read moreincluding several airports and a river cruise. She made sure there was enough layover to navigate our Tokyo airport and all our connections were without stress. Our cruise was great too. For our 7 week adventure in Europe we worked together to plan the trip. She did all the planning for our week in Iceland. Hotel was wonderful. She planned our tours and made sure we had a free day in the middle. Next we enjoyed a cruise on the Baltic then side trips to Paris & London and finally a tour of Scotland. When I would choose a hotel or flight she would review my choice and make recommendations where needed. She kept an itinerary for us of all our hotels, flights and tours. She helped advise us on insurance and car rental as well. Our trip came off without a hitch. Thank You Michelle!!

We usually book our own travel arrangements but decided to go with a travel agency since this trip…read morewas for our honeymoon and we wanted to make everything as simple as possible. I found Totem Travel from their online reviews and sent them an email. Patty emailed us back and she was great to work with. We told her we wanted somewhere in Mexico on the Caribbean side and adults only. She found a few places for us and have us pricing for a week long trip and then some details about the different resorts. We even compared prices between Totem Travel and if we were to book it all ourselves and it was close to $500 cheaper to use Totem Travel! We ended up choosing a resort in Playa del Carmen that was right on the beach and had an adults only and family side as well. The trip included airfare, transportation to and from the airport and the stay itself. We are now back from our honeymoon and the resort was great. Patty did a great job working with us and I have already recommended her to family and friends.

They are out of business. Period. I tried their address, no there. Their phone number is…read moredisconnected. Finally, Linda, the owner, has an email address, which bounced back as an incomplete email sent. Say goodbye. I have booked with her twice in the past, and was extremely happy. I guess she will be making someone else happy, but not in Kirkland, WA.

I just came back from a 6 night Disney cruise Mandy booked for me. It was amazing. She answered all…read moremy questions and gave great advice. Was very quick to respond. Made it a relaxing trip when all the details were taken care of. This is the second cruise I have done that she booked. I also did her group trip to Greece last year. I am a control freak so not knowing anything about hotels, food, or areas we would be in made me nervous. The trip ended up being the best one I have ever had. I have 3 more cruises booked with her. One I am doing on my own. One is a group trip River Cruise in Europe. And one is a bucket list item for me a group trip to the Galapagos. I am hooked. She works very hard for her clients to ensure they get best deal and know what to expect. I highly recommend giving her a try. Once you do you will be hooked.

Mandy is so great to work with! She listens to your wants and finds you the right place! Also is…read morehelpful with any questions and responds in a timely manner. We have use her before and will keep using her to help plan our family vacations!

We were very pleased with our Majestic Fjords/Scandinavian Highlights Tour. The hotels this tour…read morearranged for us were quite nice. When we were outside the cities, they were in beautiful settings with expansive views of fjords and/or mountains, and the ones in the cities were centrally located, close to trains and public transportation. The meals were quite delicious. Our tour manager, Yves,was very well-informed, organized, and personable. We saw some breath-taking scenery, as well as quaint little villages and vibrant city streests - in short, everything we were hoping to see on this tour. Dora and Bobby at East-West/Nordic Saga were of great help in setting this up, helping us get plane reservations and hotel reservations for additional nights, and overall, advising us on a tour that would be right for us. They were responsive, easy to work with, and very knowledgeable, helping us compare different options and select what suited us best. We felt that they took a personal interest in our having the kind of travel experience we were looking for. We have recommended Nordic Saga Tours to everyone who has asked us for more details about our tour.

I contacted East-West Tours as I live in Bothell and was referred to "Nick" Neeraj Anand for a…read morepersonal tourist trip to Chandigarh, India. This was my 1st international trip so I was completely inexperienced, but bold, as a female willing to travel alone. I needed a real expert to guide me. I was grateful to have found Nick! From help with selecting itinerary and handicap wheelchair assistance needs all the way to checking on me during actual layover times, assisting with boarding passes and seat selection and meal choices, let me say Nick was "spot-on"!!!! I cannot recommend his service any higher - top notch - A-1! His guidance and travel knowledge was invaluable and I will certainly seek him out again on my next trip to India or elsewhere! Thank you nickanand6@ g mail for a life changing adventure

Go Travel has forever changed the way I, well, go travel. After my experience with this company, I…read morewill never doubt the need for travel agents again. This is the second time we've booked hotels and flights with them and we are thoroughly impressed!! Our first trip was to Las Vegas in December, and Sofia (the lovely, dedicated owner) managed to find a deal for the W in Vegas (a 5 star hotel) for three nights, a concert ticket, and flights to and back from Seattle for under a thousand dollars. Upon arrival, we were greeted with champagne and free appetizers because this was their opening weekend. Apparently, we had gotten a beautiful (new) suite with all the amenities and two coupons for cocktails as well. Not what we were expecting for $150 a night! It was a phenomenal trip, which could not have been possible without Sofia's help. We checked back later, and found that our room would have normally gone for $300 a night! Our second trip was to Cancun in January, and she managed to score another 5 star hotel (all-inclusive, with drinks) for five nights, flights, and two day tours for under two thousand dollars. We had a private beach, beautiful room, and amazing views--but no outrageous price tag! When you book with Go Travel, you eliminate the stress of traveling and just get to enjoy the experience. We simply told Sofia our budget, goals for the trip, and preferences for flight seating and hotel style. Within an hour we had our tickets booked, itinerary ready, and a list of useful suggestions on where to go/eat during our stay. She even sent us reminders, made sure everything was ready upon arrival, and checked in on us during the trip to make sure we had no concerns. We saved at least 50% on travel costs, and a priceless amount of time and energy in booking with her! Never booking without Go Travel again!! Thank you!!!

From the owner: We are a small travel agency based in beautiful Washington state. Our company specializes in…read moredestination weddings, cruises, and group travel, however, we are happy to help with any of your travel needs. Our main goal is to promote the health of vacationing and spread our passion for traveling the world. As your travel experts we promise to keep an optimistic attitude and provide you with the upmost accurate and trustworthy advice. We truly approach our business with passion and commitment and hope you select us for your travel needs.