The agent behind the counter assisted with my request for a fare quote right away. I think her…read morename's Sheena.

I didn't know that I needed a Visa for some Asian countries…read more So before going on a vacation I searched for Travel Agencies that help in processing visa applications. This is one of the agency that came up on my search. It was easy to find. Located in a nice area. Accessible to all mode of transportation. Upon entering the office, a receptionist greets you and let you fill up a paper for a certain country you are interested in visiting. Then an agent helps you out. Checks the documents that you are submitting. And when it is completed, they will ask for your Visa Payment. And it will be a waiting game For 2-3 weeks but depends on the country you are trying to avail a visa. Sometimes with in 6 days you get a visa but sometimes it can take up to 3weeks. So plan ahead your trip and make sure you have enough time to get the visa. I recommend this travel agency.

My wife and I just returned from a trip of a lifetime, thanks in great part to Reanne and the team…read moreat Rajah Travel. We have never utilized a travel agency before and now, we're sold! We won't even consider traveling to the Philippines without contacting Reanne first. She put together the most incredible 8-Night, 3-Island itinerary, complete with stays at spectacular 5-star resorts, incredible tours we would have never thought of on our own, and every facet of transportation including flights, ferry boats, and all hotel and airport transfers. (And all during super-peak season I might add!) She was also full of awesome surprises and upgrades throughout our trip and stays including one of the most romantic anniversary dinner's we have ever experienced. But above and beyond all of that, it was her constant communication and personal service that truly impressed us. Every day she would check in with us on What's App, welcome us to new cities, give us our itinerary for the upcoming day, ask about our accommodations, check us in for our upcoming flights, and solve any conceivable problem that came up. (Most issues were solved proactively before we were even aware they could become problems, like upgrading us to business class on the ferry boat to accommodate our suitcase weight and upgrading our hotel so we could get a king-size bed.) Even on Christmas Day while she was home with her family, she was checking in with us to make sure we were happy and taken care of. When she was personally unavailable one evening, someone else from Rajah travel reached out to us on her behalf. (And then Reanne STILL contacted us an hour later!) That level of customer service obsession, creative itineraries and ideas, and a willingness and ability to work with and adjust to our style is why we will use Reanne and Rajah Travel for all of our upcoming trips to the Philippines and anywhere else they serve. (I heard they will be booking the Disney Adventure when it launches out of Singapore! Can't wait!!)

My husband and I are staying at the Manila Hotel. We booked our trip to Villa Escudero thru…read moreconcierge. This review is for the tour itself, especially our driver Jude. Our trip was fantastic! Jude picked us up on time, even a few minutes earlier than the scheduled 7:30 am time. There was another couple that we picked up alstaying in Makati Astoria. They got picked up on time, too! I intentionally booked a Sunday tour to avoid traffic as well as on the weekend schedule, a cultural show is included with the entrance fees. The cost of our tour is pretty steep; however, I believe that you get what you pay for, including the excellent tour guide and driver coming from Jude, and that our mode of transportation is a 2019 or 2020, air conditioned Toyota 12- passenger van. The tour included, of course, pick-up & drop- off times. Entrance fees to Villa Escudero, generous sized portions of lunch, & of course, the amazing historical talent of Jude. We really enjoyed his company for the day. On driving Roxas Blvd, he gave us facts about Metro Manila, as well as Makati, and pointed out sights, such as Mt Makiling on the way up to Villa Escudero. We would go again, using this tour company, and request for Jude as our driver and tour guide.

The travel is well coordinated and staff are very accommodating. Food is good and we enjoyed the…read moremediterranean meals. Just a suggestion to manage time more as some activities need longer time than others. Give more time in visiting holy places which is the essence of the pilgrimage.

We paid Lindela Immigration Visa Consultancy for expertise. Philippine immigration refused to clear…read moremy girlfriend for departure, and we lost our flights. She was travelling to the Netherlands for the first time. We explicitly told Lindela that we did not know the visa process or Philippine departure requirements. Their website promises to keep clients "well-informed every step of the way" and support them "from their first inquiry to their safe return home". We relied on those promises. My girlfriend received her Schengen visa. But at the airport, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration did not approve her departure. Officers requested copies of my passport stamps, and an Affidavit of Support and Invitation Letter from the Philippine Embassy. Lindela never told us to arrange or bring these documents. As a result, she could not travel. We lost the non-refundable outbound ticket and, under the ticket conditions, the return flight too. We now face hundreds of euros in new ticket costs and expect more than two weeks of delay while I obtain the embassy document and send her the original. Lindela is now refusing even to refund its service fee, which would at least partly offset those costs. They act as if departure requirements fall outside their responsibility, despite knowing we hired them because we did not know what was required. We would have been better off researching the requirements ourselves. Instead, we trusted a company that promised guidance, failed to prepare us for the immigration check and now refuses even a refund. To me, they seem more concerned with keeping their fee than with whether their client can actually travel.

Thanks for nothing. We were told to reschedule an appointment that was made way too early. First…read moreemail, was told to check website for available appointment when December opens. Second email, was given a site to reach out. Called using the app that disconnects you after waiting for about an hour. Tried again and finally got to speak with someone after another 45minutes of waiting. Was told all is good and will receive a confirmation email with the rescheduled appointment. No confirmation was sent. Email received asking for documents. Documents sent. Email received just to inform me that I can no longer reschedule but had to schedule and pay for a new appointment. Some premium lounge service. Nothi g premium about customer service. I do not recommend this agency. Useless! No help at all.

The first time I ever used the services of VFS Global in Makati was when I took a trip to London…read moreand Ireland. I had to lodge my application via an agent who made the appointment for me and all I had to do was fill up the application form, make sure I had all my requirements completed, and show up for the submission, answer some quick queries about my trip, and then have my thumbprints and photo taken. The process was pretty straightforward and since we had an appointment at a not so busy time, the application process was very quick. To further expedite the processing of my visa I was offered to pay an extra fee and they were able to speed up and deliver my visa to the UK and Ireland. The second time around was for my visa to Australia and I went through the same quick process but minus the interview and photo with thumb marks. The process was even a lot quicker and I swear I was in and out in just about twenty minutes. The agent processing my papers were very quick and friendly. They answered my queries and addressed my minor concerns quite well. I was very happy with this service and I think it's quite clever of the embassies to avail of their services. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to apply for visas.

I am really good friends with a surfing enthusiast, and one of the pluses to having somebody who's…read morevery social is meeting new people that I wouldn't have met in a billion years with my current social skills.One of them was the bright and fun businesswoman who owns this travel business--exclusively for surfing! Basically, Surfista Travels is a highly growing company that arranges trip packages to Philippines' most amazing beaches solely for the purpose of riding the waves. There are various packages available to choose from every surf season. The packages include a place to stay, transportation, surfboard, and lessons. It even includes one day free day for you to do anything you fancy! If you're looking for an adventure anytime soon that's appreciative of the natural beauty of the Philippines, not too expensive and totally new, try surfing. I guarantee you, you'll never be the same person again!

This is a training ground for future chef, mostly for cruise lines we are told. There are a lot of…read morestudents buzzing around that's a bit distracting. Awesome setting though and probably nicer for a 6-8 person group than a more intimate 1-1 lunch. Great price P220 for set meal. Drinks too expensive. My mother in law had a fruit shake dumped down her back. They didn't know what to do! First apologize. Then help her get cleaned up! We had to direct a bit too much. And then no offer to comp her meal. Weird. Food was too salty for my mother in law. I had a special vegetarian that was good. Crab and corn soup was also good!

I've always been intimidated by the thought of getting a visa, and prior to 2014, I'd only ever…read moregone to countries that didn't require them. I thought that they were expensive, that you needed so much money in your bank account to get one, and that the process was physically and emotionally draining. Boy, was I wrong: getting a Japanese visa is a cinch. For starters, you don't need to go the actual Japanese embassy. The entire visa application process is now handled by 6 accredited travel agencies, and the one we chose was Friendship Tours, located at the 3rd level of the Dusit Thani Hotel. Visa application fee: P1,200. Not bad, right? We walked in there with our passports, identification documents and photos, and itineraries. Bank statements aren't actually required, but we brought them nonetheless. It took about 10 minutes to submit our applications. We called about a week and a half later and we were told our visas were ready, and I simply circled the hotel while my wife went in and got our stuff. Again, we were in and out in 10 minutes. Amazing!