Evie is an excellent source with all your travel needs. She has been helping me recently with a…read moreDisney Cruise and a vacation for my family from Walnut Creek. The times have not worked out since I keep choosing very busy times, but Evie has given excellent recommendations and I will keep going back to her. Very helpful and experienced. Thanks.

Evie has over 30 years experience - and it shows! We used Evie for our honeymoon to St. Lucia and…read moregot an AMAZING rate (flight, hotel) at the amazing Jade Mountain (in room pool and featured on the recent Bachelor TV program). That aside, she is constantly in the Caribbean, Mexico, or Hawaii and has likely stayed or toured any hotel or cruise ship you might consider. She knows the islands so well and can tailor your vacation to your price and your style. We've recently used Evie also for family vacation with our little baby. Before Evie I never realized that travel agents are free, and I always thought I could scour the internet and find the best deals. Not necessarily so as Evie has access to various wholesalers that only certified travel agents do. Can't recommend her services and expertise enough! She's local in Walnut Creek but can service anyone anywhere!

Safari Spots planned and made all the arrangements for our recent trip to Kenya, and we couldn't be…read moremore pleased with the experience we had. My husband (who beforehand had been very uneasy about taking this trip) now feels that it was the most life-changing experience he has ever had, and all his fears were baseless. Our sense of connection with the other creatures with whom we share this earth has been deeply enhanced, which profoundly enriches our experience of our own lives. We couldn't have felt better cared for or more comfortable. Our accommodations were beautiful and the attention to our needs and preferences was far beyond our expectations. Our guides were extremely generous, responsive and expert in helping us to see all that we wanted to see, as well as supporting our professional photographer son (who came with us) in being able to record our experience in a fully satisfying way. We return home savoring this amazing experience and full of gratitude for all of the people who made it happen. Thank you, Noel! Thank you to all of the knowledgeable, caring and attentive people in your organization! This was truly awesome...this is one time that this overused word is just required!

There is not enough space on this page to rave about the extraordinary safari trip we just had…read morearranged thru Noel of Safari Spots. Every detail was perfectly orchestrated from luxury lodging, exciting game drives, professional assisted connections and flights and way too much delicious food! We learned so much about Kenya and Tanzania, the people, the wildlife, and the history. Respectful, caring, and professional staff in all aspects of our trip. Thank you all so very much for our Extreme Safari!

I am writing to express our sincere appreciation for the exceptional service provided by Michael…read moreMcKay. His dedication and responsiveness truly went above and beyond our expectations. He was very patient with our group of 11 trying to decide what cruise line we should pick. Michael answered all of our questions in a quick and timely manner, ensuring that we were always informed and confident in our decisions. What truly stood out was his commitment to customer satisfaction--he even took the time to call us over the weekend, outside of regular working hours, to let us know that an upgrade we were interested in had become available and to ask if we would like to proceed. This level of attentiveness and care is rare and highly commendable. He is the best travel agent we have ever had and we want to thank him for his outstanding service.

Allison Conrad was more than helpful. She went above and beyond to make my trip happen on short…read morenotice. Even when I had to reschedule the trip she was more than happy to assist in rearranging everything. She was so professional and knowledgeable, she created an itinerary based on just a few things I told her I was interested in doing. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to travel. I personally look forward to using her as my travel agent again in the future. Thank you Allison for all your kindness and attention to detail!

This hotel is the perfect storm of laziness, neglect, and false advertising. From the moment I…read morestepped in, I could feel my standards lowering themselves out of self-defense. The lobby looks like it hasn't been updated since flip phones were cool, and the couch had so many stains, it looked like it belonged on a forensic files episode. The staff? Let's just say, I've seen vending machines with more personality and better customer service. I asked a simple question at check-in and got hit with a blank stare, a sigh, and a whole lot of attitude--like I was interrupting their vacation. I finally get my key card, go up to the room, and... yikes. First red flag? The door took three tries to open because the card reader looked like it had been scratched by a raccoon and half-glued back together with Elmer's. I walk in, and the vibe is immediate: "You're not supposed to be comfortable here." The room smelled like dust, old socks, and broken promises. The carpet? It had that crunchy feeling--like nobody had vacuumed since the last eclipse. The bed was a joke. Sinks in the middle, squeaks like a haunted rocking chair, and the pillows were so flat I folded one in half and it disappeared. I wouldn't even let a coat rest on those things. Tried to relax, turn on the TV--and surprise--it only has five working channels. One of them is just static, one is the hotel welcome screen that loops every 12 seconds, and the rest are news from three time zones away. I thought I was in a time machine, not a hotel. The bathroom? Not gross, but barely functioning. The water pressure was so weak I thought the shower was just giving up on life. The towels were scratchier than a wool sweater made of sandpaper, and one had a weird smell like it was dried in a basement. Also, who uses bar soap the size of a Tic Tac and expects that to count as "amenities"? Walls? Thin as paper. I could hear the guy in the next room breathing. I knew his whole Spotify playlist. I was practically a guest in his room too. And let's talk about the Wi-Fi, because this part made me want to walk out the front door and sleep in my car. It was slower than dial-up. I tried loading a webpage and had enough time to think about my life choices, stretch, and age five years. I ended up using my phone data just to open an email. Look, this hotel isn't scary. It's not filthy. It's just sad. Tired. Worn out. The kind of place you book because you're desperate, and then immediately regret because you feel like the building is also trying to quit. Honestly? I've had better nights sleeping on a school bus during a field trip. And at least back then, nobody was pretending it was a "3-star experience." I'd rate zero stars if I could

DISGUSTING HOTEL and AREA! Hotel Santo Tomas is NOT a 3-star…read morehotel by any stretch of the imagination, it is 1.5 stars AT BEST. It is located in a shanty and very dangerous part of town. Because of that, the hotel's main entrance is heavily gated with thick metal bars all the way to the roof and looks like a jail. This of course is not shown in any of its advertising photos. I have NEVER seen nor heard of a 3-star hotel (or any hotel) with metal bars in its entrance The room we stayed in, although an upgrade from economy rooms, was also unacceptable: Deeply scratched walls, dirty worn out carpets, dust everywhere, broken inside door-latch, totally broken door handle that fell off, huge stains on its curtains and chair, and fleas! This was the only room in the hotel with air-conditioning, although the hotel is located in the Tropics. Its manager Marcos is not a person to be trusted. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should anyone stay in that area and especially in this "hotel" Santo Tomas. I had to get my money back from the credit card for the booking because Marcos did not allow us to stay after I had complained about the hotel even though we had already paid for the room. I want to write much more sharp words and in great detail about this "hotel", but unfortunately the Search Engine does not allow me.

Lisa planned a fantastic trip to Italy for our family. It was a bit complicated with family members…read morejoining into the trip at different times, late additions to the trip, and other issues, but Lisa navigated through each change expertly. She chose great flights, wonderful hotels, and quality tours and activities. The communication of the itinerary plans were very clear, and she went over everything again with me right before the trip, and answered all remaining questions. Every detail was considered! During the trip, I reached out to get her advice/help from Florence, and she responded within minutes AND resolved my issue. She listened to what we wanted/hoped for our trip, respected our budget, and dealt with the changes and requests we made. If you're looking for a travel agent, I highly recommend Lisa!

Travel Center Tours and Travel are AWESOME!!!…read more I love all the agents at Travel Center! Joyce the owner runs an amazing, knowledgable and very friendly team! This morning Ingrid Lara helped me with my trip to Europe and I am so excited! I got more than I ever could have imagined and will never do self booking again! They rock!!! Let the professionals at Travel Center Tours and Travel handle it! They will take very good care of you!!! Happy Travels!!! M.P.

I want to give a ginormous shout out to Karen Byars of Byars Travel! It's been a long time since…read moreI've used an agent because it was always more hassle than it was worth, but Karen has changed that perception for me. She's SO responsive and always has or will find an answer to any question I can think of. She's been patient and flexible with me. I truly feel taken care of and like I'm getting more value than I would have if I had booked my cruise myself. If you're considering a vacation - I encourage you to reach out to her!

Covid has kept everyone feeling all sorts of way including the yearn to travel, but how to do so…read moresafely and what to expect. I invited myself to a a friend's family vacation (thank god they were excited to have us join! ). The trip was fast approaching (I mean within 2-3 weeks). I was referred to Karen and within an hour or two, we had an all inclusive resort on the beach set for a family of four!! Not only that, she got us to stay at the same place as our friend along with all transportation included for both families (we did everything together). Prior to leaving the country, Karen sent important details and reminders to ensure smooth sailing (or flying) which was extremely helpful given covid restrictions. She checked in on us during our stay as well as before traveling back home. There were some mix ups during the travel BUT Karen continued to help fix any and all issues that we encountered right away even with the time difference. It was almost as if she were right there with us. I have never used a travel agent let alone post a review on Yelp. However, it should be know that Karen is an excellent agent and works extremely hard to ensure your vacation will be one to remember (of course in a good way). I highly recommend her for your travel needs! Thank you Karen!

Jen curated a fantastic 18 day trip around Italy for my husband and me. It was well thought out and…read moreJen's expertise relieved any travel jitters we had. Jen was easy to work with and she made our trip an absolute dream. We'd use her again and highly recommend her.

After having Jen arrange several trips for us, it's high time for me to give her a shout out. Jen…read moreis a travel agent who is knowledgable, resourceful and who always goes above and beyond to find the perfect trip for you. If you give Jen an idea of where you want to go, what you would like to do, and a budget, she does all the work for you and comes back with 3-4 package ideas. She has been able to get us some incredible "insider" deals/upgrades which is one of the reasons we always use a travel agent. She is incredibly knowledgeable about cruises, including the pros and cons of most of the cruise lines. After your trip is planned, Jen is your advocate. She constantly monitors for potential price changes, reminds you when payments are due, and is there for you if you have any issues while traveling. She can also find you the perfect tours, museum tickets, sports tickets or excursions that will make your trip truly incredible.

THIS EXHIBIT IS NOT OPEN ANYMORE. POP UP MUSEUM - MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES…read more This sounded like a lot of fun and the website listed it as open, so I drove a pretty long ways to see it. When I arrived, it was closed with a sign that said, "To ask the Visit Concord office what has happened." They responded that, "Oh, we closed it last Friday." As we left unhappily, someone randomly said, "You can buy an apple."

Come visit Visit Concord! If you live in the City, you will be surprised at all that is happening…read moreright here in our community. they have a lot of cool Concord gear such as Tee Shirts, stickers, mugs, hats, and accessories to show your pride in our hometown. I was able to buy some unique Christmas gifts for family members who live out of state and loved having some swag from their hometown. Come find out about local restaurants, parks, activities and more. Elaine and her staff are super friendly and willing to help you find out more about the City. If you are considering moving to Concord, definitely pay them a visit. They are conveniently located near Todos Santos Plaza near bars, restaurants, and other businesses.

I don't recommend this place at all really bad service and high prices for no reason don't go this…read moreplace

Martha charge me a extra money for a lauggage for my trip and then I changed my ticket and need to…read moreupgrade my ticket and she told me that the price for the extra luggage was only $47 dollar it ended up that the airline didn't have space for my extra luggage and by the time I asked for refund she said the airline only refunded $20 dollar. I won't buy anything from Martha's travel anymore. She didn't gave me a receipt to prove the price for my luggage or even my plane ticket . I'm so disappointed with Martha's travel. Give a customer receipt whit price for each service and each ticket.