If you're currently searching for a travel agent and may have missed my earlier review from a few…read moreyears ago, let me say this clearly up front: after many more trips since then, my opinion hasn't changed -- if anything, it's stronger. Val Kittson of Connoisseur Travel, Ltd. continues to be the only travel professional I trust with my trips, both domestic and international. Over the years she has planned numerous journeys for me, and every single one has reflected careful thought, expertise, and attention to detail. Her technology alone sets her apart. The app she provides keeps us informed in real time and has often had updates before the airline ticket counter even knew what was happening. That level of preparedness removes stress and gives us confidence wherever we are in the world. What truly elevates her service, though, is the work she does behind the scenes. When we travel internationally, she doesn't just assign guides -- she personally interviews them before recommending them. So far, every guide she has selected for us has been a 10 out of 10, which speaks volumes about her standards and her commitment to her clients' experiences. Some people may think they can plan trips themselves or rely on AI tools. As a software architect, I use AI every day and appreciate what it can do. But I can promise you this: AI won't give you the insider knowledge, trusted relationships, and human insight that can turn a great trip into a truly unforgettable one. Val provides that difference. I am already planning trips for 2027 and 2028, and she is my only consideration. I trust her recommendations completely based on the itineraries I provide, and I know she will translate them into experiences that exceed expectations. I plan to share this review in multiple places because I genuinely hope it helps as many travelers as possible find the kind of trusted expertise that has made such a difference for me. If you want seamless planning, trusted guidance, and someone who truly invests in your travel experience, I recommend Val without hesitation. Val Kittson Connoisseur Travel, Ltd. Phone: 202.469.8914 ext. 138 Web: [www.ctltd.com](http://www.ctltd.com) Email: [val.kittson@ctltd.com](mailto:val.kittson@ctltd.com) Facebook: [www.facebook.com/TheWaterwayTravelTeam](http://www.facebook.com/TheWaterwayTravelTeam)

Unfortunately I was given a lot of lip service and no results during the month I tried to work with…read morethe Washington DC Connoisseur Travel associates. My experience began with a very pleasant phone conversation about my hopes to plan a Washington DC trip for my grandmother with Connoisseur Travel's assistance. It was followed by no communication, help, or results with airfare, hotel recommendations/bookings , or tours over a 2-week period. I contacted Connoisseur directly to notify them of the lack of service and professionalism I had experienced. They responded with apologies, detailed questions and statements about how they planned to rectify the situation, and ideas about my Washington DC trip. With reservations, I decided to give the new associate a second chance because she seemed genuinely apologetic and knowledgeable. 2 weeks later my trip had not moved forward with Connoisseur's help. I ended up booking and reserving everything on my own and the prices had gone up because of all the time that had passed. I foolishly did not reach out to any other travel companies and trusted this company to help me and they failed. I am posting this review because I hope it helps others that might find themselves in my situation.

Service is a joke and I've been to several AAA establishments and this is truly the worst. I waited…read morefor two hours to get my registration done on three vehicles and after the two hours, I was informed by the woman doing the registration that it was too close to 4 o'clock, and they couldn't do registrations any further. I about blew a gasket and the woman could see the great dismay in my face and reluctantly processed my three registrations where she improperly registered all three vehicles into the wrong district and so I had to go to DMV and handle it myself. Poor customer service and I'm thinking about canceling my AAA membership since I've never used one tow in the past 15 years and it was the DMV perks that made it worth the membership. Shame on you AAA.

The BEST service Ever! Needed a tow and AAA got me taken care of within an hour. Towed my Corvette…read moreto Rockville for service! Thanks to Ali my tow truck driver!!!!

Extremely disappointing experience with Mount Vernon Travel Inc…read more During a school field trip, the bus with Maryland plate number 031 P59 arrived more than an hour late. Twenty-five hungry children were left waiting in the rain while we tried to figure out where the bus was. Another bus driver from the same company was already there before our group even arrived and continued with the schedule, while our group was delayed for over an hour because our bus never showed up on time. This level of unreliability during a school trip with children is unacceptable. Students, teachers, and chaperones should not have to wait in bad weather because of poor scheduling and lack of accountability. I hope the company takes this seriously and improves its coordination and communication.

This little travel agency has been in business for years. It specializes in school and group trips,…read morebut cruises and air packages can be arraigned as well. The owner Betsy is very nice and accommodating. She has been selected by the Fairfax Public School System as its sole travel agent for all domestic tours. Her bus tours to Atlantic City are a fantastic value and herChristmas bus trip The Rockettes Xmas show is a must see. Don't let the simple looking store front next to a pluming shop fool you (Bettsy's husband runs the pluming operation) Mt Vernon Travel is quite capable of handling a wide variety of travel needs. I have used them for group and personal travel for over 18 years and have always been very satisfied

Jeannine helped setup our honeymoon to Tahiti (Tahiti; Moorea; Bora Bora). It was absolutely…read moreamazing! In fact, it may of been the best vacation I ever had (I've traveled the world). Jeannine made sure each detail with the transport to and around the islands were taken care of. My wife and I just showed up and enjoyed the experience. In addition to all that, Jeannine made sure to find the timeframe we desired while keeping the budget manageable. She even arranged everything in a short time!!! As far as my wife and I are concerned, she is our permanent travel agent (lol). I highly recommend using her!!!!!

When my husband and I learned that we were expecting, I knew we had to get a babymoon to Europe…read moreplanned but the thought of where to go and what to do was overwhelming. I reached out to Jeannine and she helped us through it. After talking with me, we decided on Germany and Austria, Munich and Salzburg specifically. With our interests in mind, and some imagination on her part, she mocked up an itinerary for us. Since we were flexible on dates there was some back and forth on exact dates and activities. She patiently worked with us to plan an itinerary that we liked and after realizing our trip was longer than initially thought, also worked in a few days in Innsbruck. The trip was great. We had two small hiccups while in country but Jeannine quickly and flawlessly worked it out. It was great to be able to shoot her an email and know she would work it out, we could continue on our trip stress free. You're in good hands with Jeannine.

As always, DCAcar is our go-to transportation partner due to their exceptional customer service and…read morereliability. We experienced issues with our corporate credit card during several recent bookings, and the DCAcar team was incredibly gracious in honoring the rides to ensure our executives arrived where they needed to be without disruption. As of this morning, the credit card issue has been resolved, and we're especially grateful to partner with such an outstanding family-owned transportation company that consistently provides top-notch service and truly cares for its customers.

The best driver experience we have ever had! Knew the city so well and was a wealth of…read moreinformation. Would highly recommend. Our driver was Kevin.

I'd give them six-stars if possible…read more They were very responsive to all my questions even before I paid them anything--before I even became a client. But here's something they don't advertise that is of GREAT VALUE: They can help you get your visa done FASTER than if you went through the process yourself because they are more connected with the consult than we are. Therefore if it normally takes a month to go through the application process, they can actually get it done in a week if you have all your stuff together. They don't advertise this but it's of great value.

Great agents that proved to be an excellent resource for our trip to the other side of the world…read more(Fiji)! Highly recommend them, would happily use them again

Extremely Efficient and Professional!…read more Working with Imani to book my trip was extremely helpful. She is trustworthy, knowledgeable and professional. I felt incredibly safe working with her. Her responses are quick, and she went above and beyond when it came to my trip! Not only did she choose the location and a beautiful resort - I was provided with a gift bag prior to my travel and a bouquet of roses delivered to the resort on my birthday. Imani also managed my transportation and provided me with a butler! Imani has a passion for travel and truly books clients as if she is booking for herself. Bella Noor Travel is a hidden gem, and I am so grateful to have found Imani. I've used many travel agents in the past and none of the services compare to this company. Thank you so much, Imani! You're fantastic!

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