Always a great experience. Mary is top notch. She goes above and beyond your expectations.read more

I took my daughter on a relaxing trip for her 21st birthday and decided to use a travel agent. Mary…read morecame highly recommended and she did not disappoint. She took the time to get to know us and the experience we wanted. She gave excellent suggestions for excursions and restaurants. The sunset dinners on the beach were breathtaking. Even when we had an emergency she calmly and conveniently switched our plans around for us so we would still have the opportunity to enjoy everything. She was a joy to work with. Simply amazing! I will definitely be using her services again.

Michelle is the best! She helped me create a great family…read morevacation to Disneyland! She was so helpful! She answered any and all questions that I had about our trip. We look forward to working with her again for our next family vacation!

My travel agent retired and I had to find a new one. I didn't know how to start because the travel…read moreagent I had was beyond great. She was there every step of the way. If something went wrong, at any time, I knew she would make it better without hesitation. I spoke with several travel agents after her retirement, but I had to say... thanks but no thanks. THEN I found Michelle Wentland with "Looking Forward Travel". My spark came back. If you are looking to travel without worry Michelle is the person to call. Michelle gives you the confidence of trust. Look no further Michelle is your gift.

I cannot say enough good things about David Petlin and the team at Flair Travel. Our recent trip…read moreto Portugal was wonderful, and much of that was thanks to the exceptional planning, attention to detail, and care that went into every aspect of our itinerary. Our group included our family of 10: my husband and me, our 40-something daughters and their husbands, and four grandkids, ranging in age from 9-15. As you can imagine, planning for and traveling with a multi-generational group can be complicated, but everything came together beautifully. From helping us find flights, to booking fabulous accommodations, to helping us make the most of our time in Portugal, David was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and patient throughout the entire process. His suggestions were always spot on, and he didn't hesitate to tell us if something we proposed wouldn't work well. What really stood out was the personal attention. We never felt like just another booking--David truly understood oir preferences and needs, and his recommendations helped make the trip both seamless and memorable. Portugal was absolutely beautiful, and we were able to relax and enjoy it knowing that the details had been so thoughtfully handled. And when we encountered a few glitches - none of which were of David's making - he was incredibly responsive in helping us get them sorted out. If you are looking for someone who is organized, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in making your trip special, I cannot recommend David/Flair Travel highly enough. We are already looking forward to planning our next adventure with him!

I have rarely used a travel agent but when telling a friend ( who travels a lot) about taking a…read moreViking river cruise he urged me to talk to David Peltin at Flair Travel. I contacted David and he booked our trip and solved problems that arose. Our air flights were also done by Viking and David found much better connections than what Viking booked. Also , he fixed our seat assignments when my wife and I were put in different rows . I found him to be knowledgeable, professional and respectful. Will definitely use him again. Terry

I've been using Boutique Travel for over 10 years, and I can't imagine planning a trip without…read morethem. What keeps me coming back is their ability to create truly bespoke experiences. Ellen has an incredible ability to tailor experiences, which makes each trip feel uniquely mine. She always finds the perfect balance by incorporating culinary, cultural, and art experiences that I love, along with athletic and outdoor activities that keep things active and engaging. It never feels one dimensional. I've used BT's services to book trips to Africa numerous times. Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Uganda are just a few examples.. Each destination has offered something completely unique, and Ellen has hit the itineraries right out of the park. Gorilla trekking in Uganda was a once in a lifetime experience, and visiting the Skeleton Coast in Namibia felt like stepping into another world. In Botswana, I was lucky enough to see leopards up close, which is so rare and exciting! I have also vacationed in Tahiti three times, and each time has been magical and different! Most recently, my husband and I just got back from an incredible trip to Rangiroa, and we are already talking about exploring more islands on our next visit. Looking ahead, I am starting to plan a trip to Japan, and I will definitely be working with Boutique Travel again to put together the itinerary. Their attention to detail, creativity, and ability to truly understand what we are looking for makes every trip seamless and unforgettable. Highly recommend!

Ellen/Boutique travel is fantastic. She helped us book our Honeymoon to Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora…read moreBora. She is a pleasure to work with, listens to our wants and needs, and gives you her honest opinion on what is/isnt worth it on the trip. He advice/expertise is unmatched.

These travel consultants will get you great rates!! They do a great job of finding the cheapest…read moreflights out of the country while also getting you a good seat. The good seat is a non-negotiable when you're on such a long flight and they make sure your good seat won't cost you haha. They also do internal Europe flights! Their office is located in the Richmond - Berkeley - El Cerrito - Vallejo area but they can help you regardless of where you live!

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Can't say enough positive about Eric. He planned our trip to Juneau Alaska from a car pickup at…read morethe house, to airline reservations. excursions, and pickup from the airport in Sacramento right down to the smallest detail. we went whale watching, zip lining, dog sledding, float rafting to the Mendenhall glacier, rode the tram up Mt Robert's.......a truly fabulous & memorable trip without a hitch. Thank you Eric. I Highly recommend Sapphire Journeys to anyone in the market for a travel agent.

Mark did an incredible job working with us to understand what we are looking for given our budget…read more He went above and beyond to make sure he met every need for both of us, and was even willing to walk away from the business when I found a different deal that might've made more sense. He took care of all booking, negotiating, etc, and even checked in during the trip that it met expectations. 10/10 working with Sapphire and Mark to book your ideal travel.

Just finalized my Honolulu trip with Kathy Kerns.... She is such a warm and friendly person…read more She is extremely professional and is a wonderful communicator. So grateful I found her! I'll be using her for now on...Next trip to Washington D.C. to do the tourist thing there!

Odd. Kathy returned my call. I needed help with four sets of travel plans. She gave me helpful…read moreinformation about 1, made plane reservation about another one. Gave information about a third - but never followed up and neglected to return my call. Kathy seemed knowledgeable and adept with the on-line tools.

They have set us up two trips and they were both great! Well planned worth every penny. If you've…read morenever used a person to plan a vacation, it is worth it as I get so much more out of my trips now! The trips we went on were multiple stops in Europe (London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin). We got in so much and stayed in amazing places. When my partner originally suggested that we go on a trip to Europe, I was concerned that I would have to do tons, and tons are planning to get a lot out of it. We had so many amazing adventures! And I barely had to do anything. Highly suggest if you ever wanted to do a multi jump trip, do it! Our second trip was to Iceland with my parents as well so it was great having to only worry about my parents inability to pack well and my mom and her new hip (yeah, it was interesting timing. She recovered well but it was still new hip) and not about the travel or such. We had a private guide as well. (sidenote, since I never tried going to Iceland without a guide not personal experience but, one of my moms doctors mentioned that they went to Iceland, but it was kind of scary because they were on this one lane Road and they said really scary.... When they suggest a guide, take a guide. It just takes a lot of the worry out.) When things went sideways they were very responsive and helped get things fixed quick. Would use again. For the hotels and such we did confirm the prices and they were in line so no weird pricing issues for us. We heard of scams so just saying we did compare so we wanted to share our vetting.

We had the pleasure to work with Irene for our 2nd international travel needs, this time to…read moreThailand. Thailand has been on our "bucket list" and being invited to a Thai wedding provided the incentive to make Thailand our next international destination. From the moment we contacted Irene, we knew were would be in good hands (was there any doubt?)! After providing responses to Irene's questionnaire regarding our interests and desires about Thailand (along with several emails, text messages, and phone conversations), she provided an excellent itinerary that included flights, private tours, private drivers to and from airports, superb accommodations, and expert guides. During our 5 nights in Bangkok, Irene curated a centrally located hotel in Bangkok, an informal food tour in Chinatown, and an exceptionally knowledgeable local guide to introduce us to the some of the most historically important temples in Bangkok and Ayutthaya. During our first 4 nights in Chiang Mai, Irene curated a modern-styled hotel minutes away from the legendary Night Market (a must experience). We had the pleasure of touring Chiang Mai and the hills of Doi Inthanon National Park with an experienced and friendly local guide. There is no substitute to having a local guide to provide insights and knowledge about Thai culture, food, and history. Additionally, Irene had arranged a private cooking class where we prepared 7 Northern Thailand dishes, all delicious!! Our last 3 nights were spent at the Onsen at Moncham, a Japanese-themed retreat in the mountains before returning home. Although Irene provided many options for our destinations/events and hotels, our itinerary was completely customizable and ultimately, our choice. Whether you want to experience Thailand on the beaten or unbeaten path, but with comfort, reliability, and service, let Irene at Travel Darlings handle your needs!

Cruise Adventures Unlimited is amazing! I have been using their services for years and I don't go…read moreanywhere else! All my trips are taken care of as soon as I call! Email Allison and she will set you up with everything! Booked a Paris week long trip and I can't believe the price I got for the hotel I stayed at! I couldn't find this price anywhere else. I will definitely keep booking all future trips with them! Allison was great! She helped with my trip to Paris and is very thorough and receptive to what my wants were. I'm forever a client and I can't recommend them enough! Thank you Allison and Cruise Adventures Unlimited.

I am writing to express our sincere appreciation for the exceptional service provided by Michael…read moreMcKay. His dedication and responsiveness truly went above and beyond our expectations. He was very patient with our group of 11 trying to decide what cruise line we should pick. Michael answered all of our questions in a quick and timely manner, ensuring that we were always informed and confident in our decisions. What truly stood out was his commitment to customer satisfaction--he even took the time to call us over the weekend, outside of regular working hours, to let us know that an upgrade we were interested in had become available and to ask if we would like to proceed. This level of attentiveness and care is rare and highly commendable. He is the best travel agent we have ever had and we want to thank him for his outstanding service.

Jules Getaways helped me plan a lot of my epic multi-week trips to Europe and South America. The…read moreadvice and planning he helped me with made my trips some of the most memorable, despite being solo and on a budget. Highlights include Spain and Portugal!

I don't think I have ever written a bad review before this. I will agree with others that Julian…read morewas attentive and detailed as well as responsive and (initially) professional when planning our trip. Unfortunately, in addition to trip interruptions that were not his fault, nothing Julian planned for us worked out. The first hotel he booked for us was supposed to be in Dublin. It was an hour away because he said he couldn't find three beds in the city. Why, then, was he able to find one with 3 beds when we returned to Dublin? Unfortunately, we couldn't stay in that one either because it didn't fit the RV he knew we needed to park. Still, we found one within an hour that had plenty of big enough rooms and could accommodate the RV. When we decided to just book hotels ourselves (with no problems,) he took it personally and wrote me a really mean text. While on our train trip across Canada, we found out that we paid twice as much as some people for the tickets he booked. Even the train staff had never heard of such a high price, especially for how early we booked it. Finally, two hours before we were supposed to fly out of Vancouver, I discovered that Julian never booked our return flight. I thought there was no harm in using a travel agent that made their money off of commissions. I was wrong. All of the bookings that were successful were made by us through travel apps. I found out that's what Julian uses anyways; we just did it better. Regarding the problems we had that were unrelated to Julian (like a hurricane,) the trip insurance company he selected has also been problematic. Do not use tin leg insurance. Some reviews are good, except for the ones from people who actually needed to make a claim. They won't even cover the cost of the tickets Julian forgot to buy, even though they were calculated into the cost of our policy.