This was my first time using a travel advisor and I'm so glad to have picked BTA. Kim did an…read moreamazing job of putting together an itinerary for our trip to Rome and the Amalfi Coast. There were minor glitches in the beginning but we worked them out and their responsiveness, communication, and updates even during our trip were very much appreciated. I'll be using them again for our next trip!

SONESTA ES HOTELS is a gem and very affordable! The general manager, Kelsey Knutsen, Mike Remley,…read moreSteve Spivey and Angie, were excellent hosts. The room is spacious, very clean and the bed is so comfortable. The room has everything you need and the breakfast has every imaginable perk, e.g., silk milk, oatmeal with a large assortment of topping, a pancake machine and so much more. The staff is superb and make you feel at home. Ths Sonasta ES is much more than five stars!!

Over the years I have booked many vacations here. The customer service is always warm and inviting…read more I just had them plan my next vacation for this year. Big or small there is nothing they can't handle and it's always done with a smile.

From the owner: Cruises, Honeymoon Packages, Tours, Weekend Getaways…read more Starworld Travel has been serving the Scottsdale area since 1980 for all your travel needs. We are experienced in all aspects of domestic and international travel, specializing in cruises and tour packages worldwide. We also offer airline tickets, hotel accommodations, car rentals and rail tickets.Does some quality time on a sandy beach sound like paradise? How about shopping at the best stores in Europe? Or maybe you've always wanted to discover the ancient culture of Asia? Or is a relaxing cruise your idea of getting away from it all?Well why wait? We offer cruise getaways, honeymoon packages, tours to Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, South America, The Orient, weekend getaways, airline tickets and car & hotel rentals. Also we welcome corporate accounts.At Starworld Travel Agency Inc., we provide a multitude of travel and tourism options to anywhere in the world for the past 30 plus years. Whether you're planning a week-long family vacation or are planning an extravagant round-the-world trip, we can take care of everything from flight plans to the best fitting accommodation - all for an affordable price!Come visit us at our convenient location at 10632 N 71st Place, Scottsdale, AZ.

We really appreciate Cruise Planners Scottsdale's expertise and professionalism. We rented an Air…read moreBnB in San Diego over the 4th of July weekend. Sadly, it was NOTHING like it was advertised. Amanda was able to find us a nicer hotel on short notice on July 3rd!! I highly recommend.

From the owner: Cruise Planners Scottsdale can help you plan memorable and exciting vacations for families,…read morecouples, groups and singles. Cruises, Safaris, Escorted and Private tours. No matter what your dreams are we can make them come true. We have the one of largest land and sea based vendor offerings available to ensure the perfect match for your particular travel needs and style. Unsure of where to go next? Let us help you pick the perfect location! Call us today at 602-692-6669 or email amanda.thomas@cruiseplanners.com

I lost my passport right before my trip to China so I wasn't able to apply for a Visa until the…read morevery last minute. There's no embassy or consulate here in Arizona so I was looking for a place to apply for me. I called and they required no appointment so I just walked in and was seen right away by Tina. She made the entire process super easy and even gave me her email so I can send in some documents I had forgotten at home. The whole process probably took me about 15 minutes. If you are applying for a Chinese Visa, bring your passport, a 2x2 photo and your license. You are able to download their form online or fill it out there. Super quick service and I was able to get my Visa approved before my trip. Their office is located on the West Wing of the building so it's the farther building in the back after you enter the parking lot. Suite 106.

I just received my Chinese Visa, I had the paperwork all filled out ahead of time. I had all my…read moredocuments ready and when I walked into global travel I wasn't even in the office for 10 minutes, the lady (wish I could remember her name) was very pleasant. She looked over my paperwork to make sure everything was in order, she told me my visa would be ready in 2 weeks. 1 week later I received a phone call my visa was ready. Very fast and efficient, I was very glad I went to Global Travel. I would definitely use Global Travel again.

We used Kerri at Sun Lover Travel for our Valentine's Day destination wedding at the Dreams Playa…read moreMujeres property. With over 100 guests, from over a dozen states, she went out of her way to make dozens of changes in party size, altering accommodations, etc. and all done with a great attitude (and often answering emails while she was out of the office). We could not have asked for better care and personalized service. . Kerri came highly recommended by a dear friend after I had several dismal calls with other agents who were slow to respond or tried pressuring me into places we had no interest in. Kerri was always available, thorough, had great insights to so many properties, that she and Sun loved we're our clear choice from our second email exchange. . Our experience was seamless and felt very cared for every step of the way. They even sent us the sweetest most personalized gift basket during our stay from all local businesses, not to mention a show-stopping flower arrangement! It was extremely thoughtful and unexpected. We can't wait to user Kerri and her team for our next international travel adventures! So thankful for the trip of a lifetime thanks to Kerri and Sun Lover!

Updating my review after talking to the bride: I am a…read morecontent creator, so a publicist has always handled my hotel reservations--literally for a decade. I'm used to people going above and beyond. I only used Kerry because I was a bridesmaid and she was the travel agent involved. If you're thinking about using Kerry, know that she will get the job done--100%! I booked the room, paid her for it, and had no issues. The transfer went perfectly, and her emails and advice were accurate. However, I later found out she didn't get me the best price. She even offered to price match, which tells me she knew she wasn't offering the lowest rate. I feel a bit ripped off. It was a significant price difference--not just $100. So, if you're considering using her, be aware that she will get you a group rate, but not necessarily the best rate. I was also annoyed that she didn't automatically secure or offer early check-in. She knew we were arriving early and that we had a young child in tow (we didn't end up bringing her, but she didn't know that). She should have anticipated this and gone the extra mile. The wedding was at a large resort, and we were checking in on a Wednesday--not exactly a peak travel day. While I should have thought about this myself, I'm used to it being taken care of, so I didn't even think to ask. She didn't even offer! I felt like this was lazy. So, if you just want the job done, go with Kerry. She won't disappoint on that front. But, If you want the best travel agent and the lowest price, go with someone else.

I can remember 5 years ago when Estelle came home from a job she did not like and I asked her if…read moreyou could anything what would it be? She replied I would love to send people all over the world and make memories that would last a life time. Well she has done just that for 1000's of people and it truly shows if you do what you love it comes across in a big way. Shes simply the best and I highly recommend her services!

From the owner: Whether you're looking for an all-inclusive land vacation or an exotic Caribbean cruise or a…read moreEuropean Vacation, we deliver! Internet Travel sites list hotels and destinations, but offer little else. Our years of experience in the industry will help you design the perfect traveling experience. From romantic getaways to large events, our experienced agents will handle all the details. Traveling does not need to be stressful. Allow us to arrange the perfect destination package including, resorts, transfers, excursions and attractions. You can count on us for great value, dependable service and a that Personal Touch.

When we selected Fantastica Italia to organize our tour of Northern Italy, our chief concern was…read morethat the company is based in the United States, far from where we would be should problems arise. We soon learned that MariaLaura continually monitors her clients' tours to ensure that all proceeds according to plan. A native Italian, she has comprehensive and intimate knowledge of every region of Italy, including areas quite off the beaten track where we intended to go. She has a vivacious personality and a genuine interest in getting to know her clients and understanding their travel styles and preferences. While she was charting out our itinerary, we stayed in touch by phone or email, working out all of the details. The trip she planned for us involved stays in seven cities, starting in Genoa, looping south through Cinque Terre and Florence, turning westward through Bologna and Parma, and finishing in Torino (all cities besides Florence were new to us). She booked all transfers and hotels, working with several local travel companies. The entire tour was indeed fantastic in every way, and went without a hitch. We had contact information for the local companies, and on the few occasions when we needed to be in touch with them (for example, when our boat tour of Cinque Terre had to be postponed because of bad weather), they were absolutely responsive and reliable. All of the drivers were punctual and personable, and even those who professed not to speak English spoke quite a bit and were eager to point out sites and provide interesting background information. Hotels were all first-rate and very well located (always an important criterion for us). MariaLaura booked walking tours in each of the cities we visited, and all of these tours were wonderful and essential to our experience. Otherwise, we were on our own in each of the cities to explore as we saw fit. Since we know Europe quite well and are comfortable with European languages, this worked out very well. (It's less likely that we'd try this approach in other parts of the world.) We took a fabulous day trip from Genoa exploring the western Italian Riviera and Monaco without a guide but only a driver, who took us from place to place and even to some places that he didn't know but that we had read about. On days when we were transferring from one city to another we tried to stop at points of interest along the way. For example, on our way from Bologna to Parma we stopped in Modena to tour the Casa Pavarotti, the Ferrari Museum, and the medieval city center. It's important to note that we could not have done such a tour on our own with a rental car. Parking would have been next to impossible in many of the places we visited. We were able to get out and explore while the driver waited and picked us up at a pre-appointed spot. MariaLaura also booked several excellent specialty tours, including an unforgettable private sunset boat tour of Cinque Terre and a small-group tour outside Parma (just four people) featuring locations where Parmigiano Reggiano, balsamic vinegar, and prosciutto are produced. MariaLaura was very helpful and patient with us as our plans developed. When we found out that tickets were available for a performance of Aida at the Teatro Verdi in Busseto (outside Parma) on a certain date, she reworked the schedule to make sure we would be there. This was not a trivial matter, since the timeframe was narrow and hotel reservations for the hotels we wanted were not readily available. We appreciated the way she willingly took on the challenge and got back to us quickly with a revised schedule that worked out perfectly. She is truly a gem. The cost for this trip, not inexpensive, was nevertheless a very good value. MariaLaura worked with us to tweak the program so as to keep it reasonably on budget. Our tour of Northern Italy was truly a dream vacation. Having been to Italy a number of times, there are still areas that we have not explored. If and when we plan another trip, we hope to do it through Fantastica Italia.

I contacted this company via their on-line contact…read more Months passed with no response, finally 3 months later they contacted me using computer issues as an excuse, (as to why they never responded). My request wasn't difficult, I'm first generation Italian and wouldn't have had a problem booking directly, I contacted them because my husband has some health issues and I felt they'd be able to help/advise with that. When people show you how incompetent they are, believe them.

Absolutely the best trip of our life! Thank you Mat for your expertise and detail. We went to…read morefour Africa countries and saw our daughter for a few days. Highly recommend TIA Safaris.

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Noam and Karen, We had such a wonderful time, the River…read moreCruise exceeded our expectations. Everything was perfect, they are a well tuned operation. I would highly recommend AMA and Expedia Cruise Ship Centers North Scottsdale for the high standard of service. Thank you

If you want to go on a wonderful cruise vacation, Noam is your cruise expert! He listened to our…read moreneeds and then booked everything from flights, airport transfers, hotels, excursions, and of course the actual cruise. He has so much industry knowledge. He knows what ship, what itinerary and what hotel is best for each client. Do yourself a favor an let an expert do the work to create the most amazing vacation for you!

Dave and his team have helped us plan 2 cruises! One which was last minute to the Mexican Rivera…read moreand another one to Alaska which got postponed due to pandemic. Both cruises were awesome but Dave and his team HELPED us every step of the way. Starting with recommendations and providing us many options. Additionally, since the Alaskan cruise was postponed twice.... The amount of change, information received from cruise, and my million questions ... Dave helped us through it every STEP OF THE WAY!!! Amazing care for his customers and great communication through out it all!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! We will be using again to plan another trip and Dave and his team will be our GO TO team for our vacation plans!! And if you want a trip of a lifetime BOOK A CRUISE TO ALASKA!!

We went on our trip at the beginning of July and I'm now ready to provide an update. We had the…read moretime of our lives and Jim along with Ride the Wave were a big part of making it happen. We had some issues with 2 tours that we booked through Ride the Wave and Jim was fast to respond and assist. One of the tours we ended up having to cancel due to scheduling issues. I reached out to Jim to let him know and he worked on getting the refund process started right away and I received a confirmation email from the tour vendor the same day. We're now just waiting for it to get credited back to our card. The peace of mind of our trip being taken care of by professionals is invaluable. I can't recommend enough going through a travel agency for big trips because you just never know what could happen. Ride the Wave is as good as they come and I'm looking forward to using their services again for our next big trip!