Got my RealID sorted out in record time, why even bother going to the RMV? Very pleasant peopleread more

All I needed was one page notarized, this was quick (no appointment) and Jim was very nice and told…read moreme a funny story about the day he went to be sworn in as a notary that gave me a good laugh. There were a lot of people waiting when I walked in, it looked as though they were all there to get a new license and I realized that was the last time I had been in an AAA office (2018). I am a Plus member so there was no charge and thanks again to Jim!

Rima has always been amazing over the years. We only realized how good she is at her job and how…read morededicated she is to her clients over the last few months when we had a lot of unexpected travel that required constant changing due to family health issues. Rima was always, and I mean always there to help us, she was super quick to respond and was able to find us options and solutions. She provides such a valuble service with true professionalism and compassion and knowing she is our person to turn to gives us such peace of mind, especially in these uncertain times of air travel. We will probably never book any flight or trip without her!! Thanks you Rima!!

I found Bler Travel on a Google search, after trying AAA and not getting my emails returned. I…read moreemailed Bler out of the blue asking for flights to Italy. I knew exactly what I wanted for flights, times, airports, airplanes, etc. I'm only giving them 2 stars because they responded to me immediately. They just returned my email with flights, no introduction, no "hi, my name is", nothing. They just kept emailing one flight after another with zero attempt at any pleasantries or interaction. Each flight was crazy expensive or not what I asked for. I asked twice that they call me and provided my number, yet they continued to just email flights. Then, they just stopped all together. Lazy, cold, unprofessional, and ignorant. I found them on Google, that's how businesses are found by new potential customers. Let them cater to their regulars, obviously they don't care to earn new customers.

I work for a third party company that works in conjunction with this travel agency and the rudeness…read morefrom Terry was shocking. There was no need for her attitude with me when all I was trying to do was help her. She then hung up out of frustration and said she would find someone else to work with. Then she called back immediately and got another agent proceeding to tell them I was 'Useless'. Not a great attitude to have. Terry may appear super friendly and ever so nice to you customers but if you want to book with someone who is kind to the people that actually book the tours for you I would highly suggest going elsewhere.

I had never used a travel agent before meeting Terry, but she has demonstrated on several occasions…read moreover the years as to why you should ALWAYS use a travel agent (especially her)! To name just a few of the things she has helped us with in the past 2 years: Booking a multi-resort honeymoon in St Lucia & Barbados Modifying a a multi-resort honeymoon in St Lucia & Barbados (thanks COVID!) Rebooking and re-modifying a multi-resort honeymoon in St Lucia & Barbados (thanks again COVID!) Very recently - recommending an amazing resort that neither my wife or I would have ever found on our own that served as a destination for both my 40th birthday as well as a post-vaccination getaway. In addition to the recommendation, Terry also did price comparison, optimized our value add-ons for the trip, negotiated the to/from airport transfers, and really just managed all of the logistical components so that all we really had to do was show up and enjoy! We highly recommend working with Terry for any travel needs. She will take good care of you! Thank you, Terry!

Absolutely amazing…read more We started our journey in Reykjavik with 22 other couples from the States. Our tour guide, Sol, was great! She was a native Icelander and provided us both information and hands on experience in Iceland. The mountains are beautiful and scenic, the water is pristine, and the sky is really a rich royal color. The historic architecture is well preserved and the land is spacious and uncluttered with urban sprawl. The Icelandic People are extremely friendly and their food, especially their fish and chips are the absolute best I've ever had the good fortune of tasting, and their fries would certainly make Ronald McDonald cry! The fries are fresh and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and certainly not like the ones we get here, where they are crunchy in the outside and harder on the inside. The journey was certainly one off off our bucket list, and deserving of a revisit soon!

I signed up for an African adventure for this June 14th, it cost $15,000. On April 10th I found…read moreout that my Dad, who I live with, was placed in hospice and give 6 weeks to live. I contacted Odysseys to see if they would post pone my travel adventure, due to my father passing soon. They said "No". They said that they would not reschedule and that they would not refund me my money. What a horrible group of people!

We went to the Galápagos and had an amazing time. Our guide was Patricia, she was fantastic and…read moreproblem solved without ever looking stressed. Claudia, the Rafiki, was amazing. The kids loved her and she kept them entertained and engaged. It was also great to travel with other families so there were other kids to play with and it takes the pressure off being the entertainment for the kid all the time. All of our travel was arranged once we arrived in Ecuador. We never had to worry about where to eat, where to go, we just showed up when we were told to and the activities were set. Adults traveling alone may find a set itinerary somewhat confining, but with kids it is fantastic because they know what to expect and can be prepared. We really had a lovely time and would use Thomson again to plan another adventure. Shout out to Madeline and Renee who answered all our questions and kept us informed before we left.

This was flat out the best vacation with my kids ever. Everything from the owners to the guide were…read morephenomenal.

The Quest team has been planning my family trips for years now. Everything from wine tasting in…read moreFrance to deep sea fishing in the Caribbean. Saves time and effort and the end result is impossible to beat.

From the owner: Quest is the first to know about new offers and deals when they become available. We orchestrate…read morepersonal travel adventures for families, small groups, or business team building. We can partner with travel agents as well to ensure the most complete experience for you Our locations include: * The Azores * Iceland * Croatia * Spain * Belgium and the Netherlands * Czech Republic * France * Germany & Australia * Hungary and Romania * Ireland and the UK * Norway * Switzerland * Fiji * Tahiti and Bora Bora * Vietnam and Indonesia * Madeira * Canary Islands * Cabo Verde * Portugal and Lisbon * The Algarve * Tenerife * Douro River Valley * Madrid

I just read an article in the New York Times called Technology In a Self-Serve World, Start-Ups…read moreFind Value in Human Helpers. Afterwards, I felt called to update my review write about a local business whose services I use, enjoy, and feel are valuable. I think in our world of high tech, we all need services that have a personal touch. Look at the trends--companies like Stitchfix are thriving because people want to feel someone cares about them, knows them, and takes their interests, concerns, and personalities into account. (Stitchfix has stylists that learn about you and send you clothes, going after a niche market of busy women that don't want to spend time in stores. I haven't used Stitchfix so I can't recommend them personally, though I know people who have. What this points to is the trending of #Convenience. I ordered cardigans for my mom and I and it came with a beautiful handwritten note, heck even my new mattress from Casper came with a handwritten note "sleep deep." It is very nice but easy to do, but that is not building a relationship, it is a one time gesture from a cutesy marketing team. The difference behind Active Travels is the genuine caring and service tailored to you. They don't eschew technology, they blend it with their own knowledge and scores of travel writers and agents. When I went to Asheville last year, I got 10 pages from Steve about things to do and where to eat, and even to definitely order the squid ink pasta at Curate, and brunch at Biscuit Head and Sunny Point Cafe in West Asheville.This is part of why I use and recommend Active Travels, run by travel writer Steve Jermanok and his wife Lisa Leavitt who is an agent. Both are well traveled and have friends and contacts all over the globe, and better yet, they are locally based in Newton, but can be contacted from anywhere. Beyond convenience, I really feel people need more handholding than ever in these troubled times. We need to be cared for. A search engine may be efficient, but it doesn't care about you. Lisa & Steve will. Steve once joked to me that someone said to him "Why open a travel agency? You might as well become a cobbler." Well, I actually use my cobbler a lot--another local place to recommend--The Soleman in Waban, Ma. Read about them all on Yelp!

Wow, they are so friendly and professional. Husband made a…read moresame day appointment to get license renewed. He's over 75 so he needed to go in person. Jonathan chatted with him as he went through the process. I heard my husband reminiscing about old computers and punch cards. Maybe was because it was a Monday morning but we were in and out in 30 minutes.

Emptying home after deaths ran across multiple nationalities of money. Hopefully entered AAA and…read morewas immediately told they don't exchange any currencey not bought there (or from any office) within the last 6 months. So much for being helpful!!

This is an exceptional travel agency. The owner, is very helpful, friendly, and extremely competent…read moreand knowledgeable about all things travel. She helped me book several long term trips to Hawaii and Italy, and is always available to help me book short term trips as well. What I especially like is the no pressure feeling. The people here go over multiple plans of travel, the pros and cons of each, and I have never felt rushed. They take their time with each customer because they want you to have the best experience possible. I can't wait to book my next trip with them!

From the owner: Full service licensed and bonded travel agency since 1947.read more