When you hear "Asbury Park, NJ" you immediately think of the sandy shore and beachfront boardwalk…read morelined with shops, arcades, and cafes. For native New Jerseyans, you fondly recall The Stone Pony and The Wonder Bar, where you might see and hear The Boss, Bruce Springsteen, and Jon Bon Jovi occasionally come in and do an impromptu jam session with local artists who played that night. Who could forget THE 1920s Paramount Theatre, Convention Hall, The Silverball Retro Museum's Arcade, and of course Tillie, the portrait of a grinning man on the side of the Palace Amusements building? As you gaze up at his mural, you ask yourself, "what secrets does he hold that have him smiling like that? You won't feel as if you visited Asbury Park until you've seen him, at least once while here. Plenty of eateries come and go but to see the iconic buildings and historic architecture, you'll understand why so many tourists come to visit.

Not too long ago, the "best thing to do" in Asbury Park was to be honest, leave. Unless of course…read moreyou enjoyed a shoreline panorama of urban blight and the constant dodging of medical waste as you worked on your tan. Fortunately, the current state of the city is far more attractive and welcoming. The beach has been cleaned and you can't walk 12 inches in any direction without running into a tsunami of on-trend art galleries, upscale shopping, themed weekends, concert series and a bounty of foodie-obsessed restaurants. Yes, what was once a gangstas paradise of chalk outlines is now merely annoying... but in a good way. Get here early, as even in the off-season parking and crowding is an issue. Five stars for their improbable transformation.

I had the smoothest and most pleasant experience with my passport appointment. I was in and out in…read more10 minutes. I called the day before with questions about what to bring and the person I spoke to was super kind and helpful. Highly recommend.

WOW! I heard great things about this place but still didn't have high expectations…read more Made an appointment for a passport renewal. Young woman provided tons of great information, scheduled my appointment and couldn't have been more helpful. It got better once i got there. Receptionist was patient and helpful. Not just to me but other people at her desk. The experience was efficient and very quick. In and out in about 15-20 minutes including pictures. Would highly recommend.

Jen Coppolino helped my boyfriend plan a surprise trip for my birthday, and I have to say, she did…read morea FANTASTIC job! The hotels we stayed at were so cozy and romantic, the excursions and restaurants she booked were the highlights of the trip, and she made everything work so seamlessly! I cannot recommend her and this company enough - will definitely be booking with her again for the next trip!

Fast, efficient and friendly service was provided by Sandy's on each of our trips yesterday. Over…read morethe years I would say one of the better taxi cab experiences we have encountered at the Jersey Shore area. Their rates are good, beating Uber by 25% is a bonus for you if you use them. Bottom line: we will use them the next time we have need of livery service.

Called for the price of a fare and was quoted $16. They…read morecalled back and said I'm sorry it should be $18. When the taxi came, they said the office was wrong and it was $26. Such a rip off. Uber $22.

Had a really great experience with Paddy Wagon! We used their shuttles to bring guests from the…read moreWhite Sands to wedding venue and back to the hotel. Very easy to book, and extremely friendly staff. Drivers waited for bride and groom to finish saying goodbyes. Would not hesitate to use Paddy Wagon again! Avoid crazy uber prices and availability issues and get the peace of mind you need to make your event run smoothly. Thanks again Paddy Wagon!

They are great! We used them several times. Very punctual and professional . Nice drivers and…read moreprofessional

It's unbelievable to me that Cruise Holidays only has 3 reviews, but let's change that. Because if…read moreyou are looking to travel you will receive personal, professional and knowledgeable service here. Ira has booked our 3 cruises for us on Royal Caribbean and we have always been taken care of. Honestly they make you feel like a celebrity because they do all the work for you. They coordinate the connections, the transfers, just all the nuances that can make a person so overwhelmed by the little details. All you need to do is tell them what you want and they try their best to make it happen! And this business is old school top notch! And I don't mean old school in a negative way but in the manner they take care of you. From the polite and friendly young lady that answers the phone, to the compassion and kindness you receive from Ira. I also found out that once you book your cruise, you can peruse excursions on their website that you may add to your trip. The cruise line also offers excursions but they urge you to comparison shop because they may offer a better deal. Next year my husband and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary and we've booked a 10 night Greece & Adriatic cruise on Royal Caribbean. This will be our first time taking a cruise in Europe so we are so excited! Give them a try and if they don't disappoint, please leave a review!

In August of 2018 I contacted Cruise Holidays of Marlboro to join a bunch of Jersey friends who…read morewere using Helene to take a Viking Cruise. She was very helpful and I secured a cabin. As it turned out, we could not go and she was fine with that and returned our deposit. I have never met her, but liked her just from talking over the phone. Since than, we just returned from a cruise with our two grandaughters on the Harmony of the Seas. She was extremely helpful with transfers, getting our dining to make it possible to get to our shows etc. We are also getting ready to leave on the Viking Sky in mid August to go to Iceand and Norway. Again, she makes it seemless. I am currently working with her to plan a trip for 10 on a cruise in Europe for 2020. She is patient, responds immediately and has some great ideas. I would highly reccommend Cruise Holidays. I am originally from Jersey and currently living in Maryland. Planning on going to Jersey some time in Sept. One of the things I will do is go and personally meet Helene, the woman who is behind our fabulous trips. Five star for sure!!!

I have been using Jan Davis at Travel Connections for over 20 years and I have never been…read moredisappointed. Jan always knows the best vacations spots for my son and I and ensures we have flights and transfers that let us get the most out of out time at the resort. She's booked cruises, resorts, flights, car service, etc. and we've never had an issue. I highly recommend Jan at Travel Connections!

they were great in planning a vacation I went from 20 years ago to Alaska. They helped with the…read moreplanning, the detail, and what to expect when going there. I would recommend them.

Due to the pandemic, our trip was postponed two years. During this time, Main Street Travel took…read morecare of every need. They found every discount and perk that was being offered to stay with Princess Cruises for the duration. There was contact the day before the trip and after I arrived home to make sure everything went smoothly. Working with Main Street was like working with family.