I was one of those people who didn't see the point of using a travel agent. Everything I need to…read moreknow, and every price that could possibly exist, can be found online. In 2014, why did I need some middleman to book things for me, when I can control it all myself? Plus, not to toot my own horn, but I am very good at researching things online, and I am known for my organizational skills. I was asked to organize a cruise trip for my husband's frequent-cruising family, and quickly realized that planning travel with a large group -- with all the various personalities and individual "needs" (i.e. drama) is more trouble that one would imagine. So I decided to consider using an agent. I reached out to a few agents from well-ranked agencies, and wasn't terribly impressed, or convinced that they would even do as good a job as I could do myself. Then I talked to Jeremy from Cruise Vacations, Int. He's very friendly and has all those customer service skills you would expect from someone who makes their living in sales, but that's not what convinced me to work with him. It was very clear to me, from the very beginning, that HE KNEW HIS SH*T. I even asked him a few "test" questions to make sure he knew what he was talking about -- he was very impressive. HIs profile on the Virtuoso site says he's a second-generation travel agent. That probably explains a lot. Jeremy has handled every curve ball the family has thrown at him -- and there have been plenty -- like a pro. As the group leader, he keeps my informed about everything, which I like (i.e. I am a control freak). In fact, one of the older members of the family contacted me to say Jeremy was the best travel agent they had ever worked with. But the thing that I've been most impressed by -- and indeed, the thing that has convinced me of the value of travel agents for even individual travel -- is that Jeremy has, on two occasions, gone to bat for me with the Cruise Line. The cruise line made two distinct errors on my personal reservation - one in which they were charging me too much taxes, and the other in which they weren't giving me a discount to which I was entitled. Jeremy fought with them -- for several hours over the course of several days -- to get these things fixed. In the case of the taxes, it was only a $3 difference, but Jeremy knew that it was really, REALLY bothering me, so he didn't rest until it was fixed. I would have neither the time, nor the clout, to go up against the cruise line on my own. I'd probably just be out of luck had I booked on my own. But having a GOOD agent, like Jeremy, who is willing to do what it takes to make sure that his clients are happy, made all the difference. I don't often do 5 star reviews, but I highly recommend Jeremy Hall at Cruise Vacations, International.

We've used the services of Donna Hall at Cruise Vacations for a bunch of cruises over the years…read more She is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, answering our many questions. We'll definitely use her services again!

If I could leave zero stars, I would. I appreciate the practical uses for metro, especially when it…read moreis raining. Metro had lots of maintenance issues on a weekend I was traveling. I always research trips and I thought I was informed about my travels. The wmata web site was wrong. On Saturday, Twinbrook was the stop I used when the red line was impacted by single tracking and repairs. On Sunday, I started my trip at Twinbrook since that stop was the solution the day before. The glitches switched locations. I learned that Twinbrook wasn't in service (after swiping my card). A nice customer told me about the changes. I left the platform and asked the station employee for help. He was probably having to repeat himself dozens of times during his shift. But I am one customer, hearing the information for the first time. He was frowning, unpleasant and gave confusing instructions. He was also pointing to the wrong exit. When I asked him to clarify where I needed to go, he was rushing me out of the area, telling me to get on a shuttle that would take me downtown. Where? I am fluent in sarcasm but I would not be disrespectful to a customer. Metro employees should be awesome whether I am paying full fare or $2.00. A nice bus driver told me to walk to the other side of the block. She was kind. I walked back into the station. Another Twinbrook metro employee walked me to the area when I explained that his colleague was needing a time out. I had already traveled two hours by car and was wheeling luggage around. Even when I am tired, I am nice. I took the shuttle to Medical Center from Twinbrook. Two opposite experiences in the same day. The employee at Twinbrook needs retraining. The employee at Medical Center needs a raise and a promotion. Kindness matters.

Station is nice. Parking lot is terrible. Full of potholes and NONE of the spaces are marked. All…read moreof the parking paint and signs have faded and are unreadable.

I have been using M & E for years for both personal and business travel to and from local DC…read moremetropolitan airports and business functions. Their main driver, Miguel is always early/on-time and knows the best routes to get me to my destination on time. I would definitely recommend M & E for other social events (night out on the town, birthdays, weddings, proms) as well!

** Note, this is a review for the discovery flight, not flight lessons/school…read more I had such a positive experience working with PAA. I bought a Groupon to surprise my partner for his birthday with a discovery flight through PAA. I contacted the company after buying the Groupon, and from there, everything went very smoothly. They helped me keep it a surprise, as well as stayed in communication about everything leading up to it. The discovery flight was an awesome experience for my partner and the instructor, Fernando, was really chill and great to work with. I would really recommend this business for the discovery flight!

It's a great school. The planes are really well taken care off: clean inside and out and maintained…read moreon time for every squak. The instructors are friendly and professional and are very accomodating working around my schedule.

I just passed my Private Pilot checkride, and I cannot speak highly enough of Pilot in Training. If…read moreyou are looking for high-quality flight instruction where safety, thoroughness, and real mentorship come first, this is the school to choose. While it is slightly smaller than some of the high-volume pilot mills, that is precisely its greatest strength. It has a welcoming, family feel where you never feel like just another number. The aircraft are exceptionally well maintained, and the online scheduling system makes reserving aircraft and lesson slots seamless and straightforward. Slava, the owner, is constantly engaged, approachable, and always available to consult, answer questions, or help out whenever needed. Above all, the safety culture here is uncompromising. There is never any pressure to fly in marginal weather or push personal minimums--decisions are always grounded in sound aeronautical decision-making. The instructor corps is top-tier. These aren't CFIs who are merely logging flight time for their airline applications; they are true educators who are patient, professional, and deeply committed to developing sharp, competent pilots. The school generally prioritizes pairing you with a single primary instructor for consistency, but due to my own scheduling timeline and taking a break, I had the unique benefit of flying with several CFIs over time. Every single one of them was outstanding. Huge shout-out to Omer, Anders, Brandon, Mike, and Chris--each brought incredible perspective and insight that made me a significantly stronger, more confident pilot. Passing my checkride was the culmination of an incredible journey, and Pilot in Training was the cornerstone of that success. Highest recommendation.

great flight school! I am now an experienced professional pilot thanks to this school! great…read morecommunity and even better instructors

My favorite red line station and one of the safest places to park!! It's an open station, meaning…read morethat it's not enclosed like Shady Grove. The station managers are helpful and actually are visible. It's always clean and rarely you see bums or panhandling. Now if you have a smart trip card, I suggest you register it online and load it up with funds. Its safer and it will help cut back time to catch the trains. Parking is free on the weekends & Federal Holidays and like $5.20 during the week. You can pay with credit card ($5.80) or your smart trip provided that you have funds. You can park in the garage or on the lot (recommended) as long as it's not marked for commuters.

A nice enough outdoor station where I wasted 15 minutes when the Red Line train to Shady Grove…read moresuddenly went "out of service" and dumped everyone from comfortable seats onto the platform to wait for another crowded train. Yuck. The station itself is decent enough and because it's slightly below ground level, even though it is completely outside, it would be out of the rain. As mentioned, Grosvenor-Strathmore is on the Red Line. It has a center island platform (so that you don't have to go up and over and down to turn around). It is between White Flint (towards Shady Grove) and Medical Center (towards downtown).

My family and I have used A-Fair to go from Maryland to/from Dulles for both personal and business…read moretrips. I like the friendly professional service in their well maintained vehicles. It's a family run business that takes pride in the product. Having bottled water in the car and easy to use web booking are examples of customer focus. I highly recommend.

A-Fair Transportation is fantastic! I've been using them for 5 years now. They came referred to me…read moreby my coworkers. It's a family ran business and they are so kind and sweet. They offer great service and are always on time. I feel safe riding with them and I always enjoy my conversations with them. And their price is very reasonable.

This is "my" stop. I do not live in Washington, D.C., but I did for more than a decade before…read moremoving on, and, as importantly, my elderly father still lives on his own in the Maryland suburbs. So I am still in the area, this specific neighborhood, just about every month. This is the closest mass transit station, and I probably have used it a dozen times in the past year. All of that is to say I am familiar with it. I am not a daily commuter though. I write for three reasons. The first is to praise the design of this system. Brutalism is a terrible style of architecture. However lovely it is in Instagram pictures, it does not work for users, and the name itself would suggest an attitude toward people. But the Metro system is not like office plazas. Massed concrete is aesthetically appropriate, even pleasing, for this usage. These are modern cathedrals (not an original thought of mine as to train terminals; as a college freshman, I took a seminar about the beauty of engineering). The deeply coffered ceilings above the platforms, the incredibly long escalators, and, in this instance, that circular antechamber all give this location a dignity you might not associate with getting large numbers of people on and off the Red Line tracks. The second is to note this specific venue is, if not unique, at least unusual (I detest the abuse of "unique," which means one of a kind -- I don't know how many other stops of the DC Metro or any system are like this, but I doubt this is the only). It straddles a border. You can enter/exit on the city side or the suburban side. These are officially different legal jurisdictions. That's just neat. For my purposes, I almost always, unless I'm turned around, need to head into Maryland. The third is to express positive feelings about the neighborhood. I am biased and self interested. I acknowledge that. One should. But this is a livable residential part of the capitol. I have traveled to various capitols. DC is my favorite, and that is not only because I am an American; DC is easy to get around in, even for tourists, and it is eminently suited to middle class families being able to raise children there, which is not true of so many of its counterparts elsewhere. Friendship Heights, in particular the Village (Maryland side), is close enough to downtown to allow easy access, but distant enough for easygoing day to day activities. They say the Village is the single most densely populated municipality in the nation, ahead of New York City even, due to it being a handful of high rise condos packed into such tight quarters.

Enjoying riding the metro into work this week. Clean…read morestation and I felt safe traveling to and from the office. Excellent price! Looking forward to staying in this area and hoping on the metro in the future.