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 has helped us plan multiple trips to Southeast Asia, and most recently Vietnam. We're 2…read moreadults and 2 kids. She is always a pleasure to work with, listens to our wants and needs, and magically makes them happen beyond our expectations. Her contacts worldwide make traveling a breeze...always on time, super friendly, knowledgable, and just great people. Every time her accommodation suggestions are spot on and again, exceed our expectations. She is conscious of our budget that we set out and just consistently delivers with her experience and guidance. This is our 3rd trip with Ellen and we will definitely go to her first for the next one. You should too!

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 had a great experience with David and Flair Travel. They responded quickly, timely and was very…read moreforthcoming with suggestions. While I decided to not use them for my cruise, I will consider them for other travels. Thanks again!

We cannot thank Amy Tan enough for the truly unforgettable trip she planned for us. This was a…read morelast-minute getaway with some very unique circumstances, and Amy handled everything with such care, thoughtfulness, and expertise. She not only made it all come together seamlessly, but also saved us a few thousand dollars by choosing the perfect hotel and ideal travel dates. From the very beginning, we felt completely taken care of--and that feeling stayed with us the entire trip. What could have been stressful turned into something incredibly special. The experiences she planned were beyond anything we could have imagined. We spent our days laughing, bonding, and trying new things--ziplining through the jungle, ATVing through forests and shallow rivers, and even swimming half a mile through a breathtaking cenote. We saw dolphins and sea turtles, visited a beautiful Mayan village, and enjoyed some of the most authentic and delicious Mexican food we've ever had. There were also so many magical, unexpected moments--like spending time with monkeys and deer, and even spotting a massive wild stingray. Every day felt like something out of a dream. What meant the most to us, though, was how safe we felt the entire time. As someone who is usually a very nervous traveler, I can honestly say I felt completely at ease. Amy created an experience that was adventurous and exciting, yet always grounded in a deep sense of safety and trust. This truly was a trip of a lifetime, and we are so grateful to Amy for making it possible. Her attention to detail, her ability to understand exactly what we needed, and her genuine care for her clients set her apart in every way. We will be talking about this trip for years to come--and we cannot wait to work with her again.

We planned a two week trip to London and Paris with Amy's help. She was extremely professional:…read moreknowledgeable, helpful, friendly, accommodating and available. I did not have one single negative interaction with her. During our trip, I called her once in a panic because I couldn't confirm a prearranged taxi to get to our train, and she responded even though it was midnight, California time. I cannot say enough positive things about her. We will most definitely go back to her for future trips! Oh, and YES! Our trip was amazing!

I recently completed my first--definitely not my last--trip with Travel Darlings, and I'm excited…read moreto share my experience. After years of seeing Koh Samui as my screensaver, I finally decided to make the trip happen. My schedule had always been too hectic, but with only three weeks' notice, I reached out to Travel Darlings to plan a custom two-week trip to Thailand, including Bangkok, Koh Samui, and Koh Phangan. Despite the tight timeline, Irene put together an experience that far exceeded my expectations. She took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and built an itinerary that felt personalized, thoughtful, and incredibly well organized. Every detail was handled seamlessly--from transportation and transitions to top-tier hotel selections. Each day was perfectly balanced with curated activities, excellent guides, and spot-on recommendations for restaurants and nightlife. This trip simply would not have been the same without Irene and Travel Darlings. If you're looking to travel stress-free while still having an unforgettable, high-quality experience, I highly recommend them.

We just booked a multi-week trip to Japan with Travel Darlings and they were great! Irene is…read morewonderful to work with--super knowledgeable, timely, a problem solver and filled with tips on restaurants and even the mechanics of working train ticketing machines, etc. Plus, she's energetic and fun!

This is a very long overdue(nearly two years) review…read more My wife and I got married in October 2017 and we chose AST Travel's to book our honeymoon. Denise went above and beyond to make sure our honeymoon was the best and it was beyond PERFECT!! Denise booked our flight and a ten day all inclusive stay at Sandals Resort in Whitehouse, Jamaica and made the process extremely smooth. When we got there, she even paid out of her own pocket to make sure we had candlelight dinner on the beach. My wife and I are so grateful to have found Denise to help plan our once in the lifetime trip. I HIGHLY recommend Denise to book your trip, no matter where it is because she will make sure you enjoy every second of it!! Thank you so much for your dedication to helping us Denise!! We will be seeing you soon:)

This is long overdue (month). I travel a lot, mostly for…read morebusiness, so most of the arrangements are handled for me. When I do travel for myself, I go back and forth with booking it myself or with a travel agent. For years, I have had my personal arrangements done with an agency in SoCal. I live in the northern part but have been dissatisfied with the agency, that I have worked with for years - lately. Without getting into my hectic life, I decided that I had to "hopefully" find a travel agent, that would work with me, knowledgeable and that was local (the latter not so much). I stumbled across AST from Yelp and various other sources. I called at an off-time, not thinking much of it. Denise followed up the next day with a phone call and was very attentive. She was extremely knowledgeable, yet listened and knew what my needs were. I have to say, that the months prior to my trip to Hawaii, she kept me abreast and put my mind at ease. Never once did I ever felt unsure of her capabilities, as we both were out of town quite a bit. AST/Denise kept in touch with me (pretty much on a weekly basis), prior to my trip. *never had that before!* Because AST and Denise booked my entire trip, I never had to contact or change "anything". My get-away was PERFECT! Had it not been for AST and Denise, I don't know if I would've pursued with the vacay. Note: I go annually but am in the midst of personal stuff. I am happy to say that I plan on using their services, to spread the word on AST and to say, that I've finally found an agent, who not only delivers but is genuine. Thank you so much for working with my quirks as well AST!

Daria is not only savvy and smart about destinations and things to do, she is diligent and on top…read moreof things in a way that left me feeling so grateful and well taken care of. We went to Italy, and she fashioned a beautiful itinerary for us based on things we wanted to do and based on things we didn't even know we could do that she recommended. Most extraordinarily, we wanted to go to a soccer game for our 15-year-old, but tickets didn't go on sale until about two weeks ahead of the game. She must have followed up 6 times to assure us she was checking on the tickets and that she'd get them when they came available. Her app was incredible during the entire travel experience. Every single person on the Italian side--from drivers, to handlers, to tour guides--was incredible. We wanted an epic trip to Italy, and there's no way we could have planned this ourselves. I can't recommend Daria enough! I'd give ten stars if I could.

This is the third time that we worked with Daria. Daria helped us plan the perfect family trip to…read moreItaly. As always we worked great together discussing where to go and what to see in Italy. She put together a perfectly balanced itinerary. All of our travel days were seamless, the hotels were fabulous and our excursions were so memorable. For example, we checked off a special bucket list item when we visited Pompeii. Daria scheduled our driver, purchased our tickets and offered to get us a guide all in advance. It made the experience that much more enjoyable. I can't say enough about Daria's accessibility before, during and after our trip. We are so grateful for her travel knowledge and resources. Third time is definitely a charm and we look forward to planning our next trip with Daria and Journeys of a Lifetime!

When my dad unexpectedly died during my trip home to Ireland, Catherine was available and extremely…read morehelpful in sorting out the rescheduling of my return to San Francisco.

This review is way overdue. I had such a wonderful experience working with Catherine for our summer…read moretravel plans. She helped me coordinate very complicated air travel for me and a family member departing at different times but meeting up at the same times. she was so easy to work with very good communication and I would totally work with her again!!

Debby at Bravo Travel has arranged multiple trips for our family over the last few years and she…read morealways does an excellent job making all the arrangements we need. And always has ideas for us that we hadn't thought of as well. Highly recommend!

Debby is the best out there! We had an incredible trip planned to Puerto Vallarta, but with the…read moresudden violence with the Cartels, we had to pivot. In less than 2 weeks, she was able to curate an incredible trip to Fiji. It was beyond our expectations and a million times better than Mexico. Everything was thought out including all of the transfers as well as the rooms we stayed in. We will only use Bravo Travel for all our travel needs!

On my recent trip with my son to Rome and Naples, Kathy was invaluable. She provided loads of free…read moreadvice on how to book attractions and transport. But most importantly, she booked our hotels. I wanted to keep to a budget, but I wanted to be somewhere central. Kathy found us very comfortable, charming, affordable, centrally-located hotels in Rome and Naples, staffed by absolutely lovely people. I haven't worked with a travel agent in a long time, but from now on, I will consult Kathy on any travel plans. She's brilliant!

This is the greatest group! A few years back, Henrich helped us with a trip of a lifetime, looping…read morearound Ireland, Scotland, and Great Britain (London). The plane hoppers between countries were amazing. Thank you! We are getting ready to book another trip so thought I would post about the last one. :-)

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.

Allison Conrad was more than helpful. She went above and beyond to make my trip happen on short…read morenotice. Even when I had to reschedule the trip she was more than happy to assist in rearranging everything. She was so professional and knowledgeable, she created an itinerary based on just a few things I told her I was interested in doing. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to travel. I personally look forward to using her as my travel agent again in the future. Thank you Allison for all your kindness and attention to detail!