Travel Connections

(20 reviews)

82.5 mi

I can't thank them enough for our amazing honeymoon. It was above and beyond anything we could have…read moredreamed. It was the perfect honeymoon. They were so patient while we made up our minds to travel and made everything so easy, offering a lot of recommendations and staying within our budget. Geri Costello was a dream travel agent. Excellence riviera cancun was a dream resort, and the honeymoon suites at the excellence club were insane! We can't wait to book another vacation next year with Janus travel. The getting to/from the airport and excursions with lomas travel was a breeze and affordable. We had no issues with the timeshare stands in the airport. Leaving can in was a bit of a mess to check in, it took about 45 min to just get checked in to give them baggage, but that wasn't an issue as we got to the airport 3 hours before we flew home. We got a free honeymoon package that we booked and showed them our marriage certificate to use. You can view the types of options on the excellence website. The resort- it's like something you see in movies. We had a private concierge for the excellence club guests, and a pool and bar area exclusively to that part of the resort. Our room was fantastic, we loved it. We arrived to fresh flowers, champagne, fresh fruit, and towel swans with rose petals on the bed. The room was huge, all the amenities (bar, TV, shower, sitting area, hammock, our door tub, and outdoor bed ) were all exactly as described. We walked onto the patio and there was a two person tub on one side (the jets didn't work, but that's ok) a bed in the shade on the other side and a hammock directly in front. There was a bed in partial shade in from of that, and fresh towels set on it every morning for swimming. The pool was 4 feet from the outdoor bed, so we could lay out and then jump in. The pools closed at 8 which was odd, but it didn't bother us too much. The room was cleaned twice a day, and we had people come to give us fruit, refill the mini bar, and put petit fours in our room every day. Our bed and shower were so comfortable, the only weird thing was a not very private toilet, it just had a glass frosted door, and you could hear everything from there, haha. We could eat breakfast as early as 7am at the private concierge if we had to leave early for an excursion at 7:45 and didn't have time to go to the breakfast buffet. The concierge would also take our large peso bills and exchange them for smaller for us. The restaurants and bars were great, and we had no trouble getting drinks by the pool. The drinks were delicious, and so was the food. The weather was perfect every single day, cooler in the morning, very hot in the afternoon (so we'd swim and tan) and cooler but breezy and wonderful by 6-7 at night. The beach had some seaweed but they cleaned it up every day and honestly didn't bother us in the ocean. (Which is typical for that part of Mexico and Geri let us know about in advance). They had fun activities and shows every night, and we loved the Mayan show and the Mexican fiesta night. On our last night we went to an all white themed dinner buffet on the beach lit up by lanterns and with live music. We upgraded our honeymoon dinner on the beach from the honeymoon package for $200 for a private dinner on the pier, and the pier right next to it had a harp player on it throughout our private fancy dinner. The champagne and wine was plentiful and the service was amazing. He even took some pictures of us on the pier which was so nice. We used our honeymoon hydrotherapy and foot massage spa treatment and upgraded to add a 25 min couples back massage. It was so relaxing and the spa beautiful. The service everywhere on the resort was incredible. We took excursions with lomas travel (recommended by Geri) to akumal to swim/snorkel with sea turtles and see an a over ground/open cenote, a trip sailing on a catamaran to isla mujeres and snorkel at the underwater museum of art, and a trip to chichen itza and an ecopark with a cenote and lunch included. 3 trips in 7 days was plenty. We explored playa del Carmen on our own one afternoon. I always felt safe, the only annoyance was the vendors who could be a bit pushy and follow you around the store- but My husband was good at bartering and deflecting them. It was amazing and perfect. We will use them again. Top notch work Janus travel!

I have been using Janus travel since my honeymoon in 1997 and 33 trips later we still count on…read moreJanus travels for the best vacations. People ask, isn't easier to just to use a computer? No, mark Janus will always find the best price and best places. No one else will give you such service. If there is a problem, mark is right there with you to resolve it with you. It's that professional touch. If I can give him 10 stars, I would! Highly recommend them.

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B&C Costa Rica Adventures

77.1 mi

I just returned from a family vacation to Costa Rica booked by B&C…read more I sold our boat and called B&C and said, "the kids are getting older and I want to take one more awesome vacation before they are off to college. Please put something together for me." The five of us left on a Saturday morning and arrived Saturday night at the Blue River Resort. B&C arranged the transport from the airport. This is one spectacular place. We loved it. It is at the base of a volcano, has five hotspring pools, cool butterfly garden and is in the heart of Costa Rica country. We went Zip Lining as a family. Two of my kids joined me on a 7 hour round trip hike up Rincon de la Vieja volcano which was a vicious climb but the payoff was awesome at the top. The trek down led us to a waterfall and a natural pool... just what you'd picture paradise to be. Over half of the hike was through the rainforest which was amazing. We saw a toucan and monkeys. They also had a really nice spa and restaurant where we ate all of our meals. The people at the resort were over the top helpful. This was real Costa Rica. We saw all the housing, the farms, the schools, everything. We loved it. There are only 20 rooms and at times we seemed to have the entire resort to ourselves. On Tuesday we were transported (again set up by B&C) to the Flamingo Beach resort. About a 2-1/2 hour trip. Flamingo is a top notch beach resort. Very classy, awesome pool right next to the ocean. So you can hit the surf or the pool and we did alot of both. Personally I spent alot of time bellied up to the swim up bar as well. We got the all-inclusive and I would highly recommend it. The people who didn't were spending alot of money. I just kept ordering! There is a really good restaurant there and since we got all-inclusive we ate all of our meals there and were real happy. There are other restaurants around but we didn't bother. We also took a day and took a 15 minute cab ride to a little surf town called Tamarindo. That's where you can find a ton of shops for souveniers. We went over spring break, last week of March. It was 98 degrees every day and got down to 50 at night. It was not humid. And I was shocked that we never really came across bugs. Not even in the rainforest. The heat didn't bother us at all, we loved it and plenty of water to cool off in. At Flamingo we had one hiccup with the billing and we called Charles at B&C and he took care of the whole thing. It was really great having them to work with and they took care of everything from start to finish. We booked our own flights and shopped it hard. There are only two things I would have changed on this trip. 1) We took 3 flights there and 3 home to save money. In retrospect I would have spent a little extra and done two flights each way. I didn't mind it so much but the family was pretty spent. (2) We would have stayed one more day at Blue River and one less day at Flamingo. Simply because Blue River was amazing and the real Costa Rica experience. I would and am recommending B&C book a trip for you and for all of my friends, family, etc. You will not be disappointed - especially if you just duplicate the trip we made.

From the owner: B&C creates customized vacation packages to Costa Rica based on our customers specific needs,…read morebudgets, and desires, including family safe adventures. Because of our great relationships with hotels,Resort owners, Private Villa renters and transportation providers, we get the lowest prices on our bookings resulting in savings for you - no hiding costs, no unpleasant surprises. All of the companies that we recommend to our clients are certified with ICT Costa Rica Tourism Bureau and have been reviewed by ourselves and companies like Tripadvisor.com. Many of the places have been on Major TV Programs such as: The Travel Channel, ABC's the Bachelor. So you can rest assure that the services we offer are certified resources and legit.

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East of Yellowstone Lodge & Retreat

(10 reviews)

42.8 mi

Had a great weekend with friends. It was the perfect setting for a winter weekend away. The lodge…read morewas ideal with lots of space as well as cozy gathering rooms for hanging out. Keith and Lisa were fantastic hosts. Easy drive from the burbs. The warm country setting was the right break from the winter grind. I would absolutly recommend for a gathering of friends or a wedding in any season. We roamed the property and were impressed by all the venue options that they had to offer.

Unexpected beautiful setting near Dixon, Illinois. Five star lodge in terms of comfort, amenities…read more Lodge was transported from out West and it is incredible to think that happened. Owners/workers were incredibly accommodating, seeing to every need in a timely manner. Was amazing setting for our granddaughter's wedding. I kept thinking this place is designed to build relationships, experiences and memories, maybe perfect for a corporate retreat!

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Travel Center Inc

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83.5 mi

Michele is a wonderful travel agent!!! Our first river cruise was so great that we booked a second…read morecruise. We were kept informed of all details of our trip all along the way. Michele answered all our questions quickly. Would highly recommend the Travel Center! Rosemary

Jackie was the best travel agent we have ever used. My wife was looking for a cruise package for us…read moreand our friends and she stopped in to speak with someone and connected with Jackie. If you want a agent who listen to what your needs and desires are this is the place to come too. We took a Alaskan cruise for 7 days and spent 2 days in Vancouver she gave us ideas of place to go and which excursions were worth going on she hot the nail on the head on everyone. I always thought google was the place to find what your looking for, not for any of my next vacations it will be Jackie.

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LaSalle County Travel Agency

3.7

(3 reviews)

1.7 mi

Anna is amazing. Booked a trip to Jamaica several years ago. Jamaica got hit by a hurricane the…read moreday we were supposed to fly home. We didn't know what to do. Anna told us she would take care of everything and 2 days later we were on our way home. Now booking another vacation with Anna. The whole process has been seamless. She is great to work with. Recommend 100%.

We are very pleased with our agent Anna. She finds us the best deals. she is so easy to work with…read more She has the patients of a saint. we have worked with this agency for many years. will always go back. 5 stars!!!!

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Kayak Starved Rock

(112 reviews)

9.8 mi

It almost seemed like a dream. From the very start, cruising through a large patch of lotus plants,…read moreit felt otherworldly. Very peaceful, going at our own pace. Enjoyed the cliff walls of Buffalo Rock and the shallow waters of some side passages. We paddled for 5 hours, covering 8 miles total. After we were done we headed to charming, historic downtown Utica for drinks and dinner at Skoog's Pub & Grill in North Utica, IL. I was impressed with the logistics and operation of the kayaking experience, from the guide* to the equipment and online booking process. *Full disclosure, the guide was my twin sister, but I am being objective...seriously.

I have mixed feelings about this kayak tour company. I signed up because although I'm a very…read morecapable and seasoned kayaker, I didn't know this river and I like learning about the ecosystems and local wildlife. For this reason I like having tour guides. Going up the river was fine. Coming back went a bit sour. I went as slow as I was capable of paddling or not paddling, but apparently it was too fast for the preference of our tour guide. I was barely touching the water with my paddle. I have no idea how I could have gone any slower. It wasn't humanly possible. After shouting at me several times, he took to chasing me down and ramming my kayak so it'd spin in circles. Would I rent a kayak here and kayak the river alone? Yes. Would I personally use a tour guide here? No I wouldn't. Would I recommend? If you're a family with little kids or a drunk sorority house, absolutely. If you know what you're doing, just go it alone. You'll probably enjoy it more. Edit: If the tour guide had concerns for group safety, he could have said so. Although ramming my kayak with his seems to be a bit of a conflict as far as my safety goes. It was an unprofessional approach when he could have simply explained why he needed me to slow down

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Hickory Grove Campground

4.0

(28 reviews)

30.7 mi

What a awesome camp ground ! Park like grounds, great play ground for kids , dog park & great folks…read more. We stopped on our way x country and got a great night of sleep , hot shower & loved the views of America's heart land . Went into town & ate at Red's bar & grill which was awesome! The town was so quaint with pizza shop, coffee shop & market & giftshop . Again , just so down to earth. A man met us at the gate and showed us to our site telling us that they were building a pool for next year. Their daughter in law answered the phone when we called from hours away and was so kind & helpful. They were just starting to decorate for Halloween and doing a amazingly creative job . I love Halloween so I throughly enjoyed it. We already said that we will make this a stopping point each way every year and spend a extra day or 2 here.

We come and stay here every year. They have a new pool and a new shower house. There is a canal…read moreowned by the state that my dog just loves to play in. The sites are roomy and clean at this campground. There are rules to be followed but we like that. It keeps everyone happy.... As long as they follow the rules....if you can't follow rules then this might not be the place for you. This is a great place to wind down. It's quiet and clean... these people put a lot of effort into their property. I was told no rugs because it kills the grass... got it....

Views from the road in.. Corn as far as you could see in every direction....it smelled so good here .

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These folks were taking a evening stroll :)

Cozy Corners Campground

(12 reviews)

6.7 mi

I stay at a lot of Campgrounds & this is one of my favorites. It feels homey with the owner happy…read moreto help and give you local hiking advice. No frills but full hook up & level with a beautiful grassy lawn & lovely trees. Location is excellent next to the state parks. We'll be back!!

I recently stayed at Cozy Corners Campground and felt it was in need of a review as it doesn't seem…read moreto have one at all on the internet. Cosy Corners is a small, family owned campground, quite literally in the couples backyard! Barbara and Dave, the owners were fantastic and absolutely went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience with them. For example, I needed ice from the store and was given a ride in their golf cart. At one point it rained pretty heavily and as soon as it stopped, they came out to offer us all towels. the couple have a vast knowledge of the area and spent a good while talking with us about the things we could do 'off the beaten path'. Did I mention that this campground is at the entrance to Matthiessen State Park and only a mile south of Starved Rock!! Perfect placement. Also, you don't have to worry about the alcohol bans in the state parks if you stay here. The campsite was dog friendly provided the pups stay on leash. The only thing I could say that may put you off would be that there is no shower facility! This didn't bother us, we are experienced campers and had no issue showering under a hose. there are a couple of hoses around so you can access running water. Oh, anther thing! The cleanest camping porta johns I have ever used. They smelled clean and were also lit at night! OK, I could go on all day. I had a fantastic experience and every one of the 10 people in my group on the Saturday night swore they would return. The service provided by Barbara and Dave is second to none! I can't wait to go back!

Cozy Corners Campgrounds is such a wonderful place with the friendliest owners.

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Condit's Ranch

(4 reviews)

16.8 mi

We really enjoyed our stay here! We thought we were just staying for one night but with the great…read moreprices (we used Passport America), super chill atmosphere and GREAT swimming pond we ended up staying three nights. They had Karaoke on Friday night and a band on Saturday in a barn on the property. We didn't go to either but since the barn is fairly enclosed it didn't bother us. This place is pretty quiet durning the day, like I said it's a super relaxed vibe, maybe because when we were there lots of spots were open. Management is great, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. There are lots of seasonal's and plenty of nightly camping spots too. The RV spots are basically in a grassy field with some gravel, not perfectly level but not so bad that we had to pull out leveling blocks. Big nice trees everywhere. They have a nice playground and a great pond! It seems that they go to the effort to dump fresh sand on one side of the pond so that it's kind of like a beach and it makes to bottom of the pond sandy instead of muddy. There is also a big fountain in the pond that helps circulate the water and I suspect filter some of it. They don't have wifi but we didn't mind. We have been to so many RV parks that "offer" wifi but then you get there and it's so crapy that you feel a little cheated. I'd much rather know what I'm in for up front. AND we had great cell service (att) so we could do anything we wanted to. Happy camping!!

My boyfriend and his friends have been coming to this campground for years. We stayed on the…read moreprimative campground so I can't comment on thev area with trailers. Our area was nice and clean but that portapotties were kind of gross. Can't beat the price... I think it was $7 per person per night.

Water in the pond was relatively clean and sandy!

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Beach entry into the pond.

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