As good as it gets is HONESTLY AN UNDERSTATEMENT!!!!…read more I am always weary of companies that take advantage of people but after many reviews praising RTW I decided to take the jump and I AM SOOO HAPPY I DID!!! I am pretty sure I wouldn't have been able to get the care and treatment as I did with Tim. EVERY SINGLE FLIGHT was amazing, I took a trip to INdia, Nepal and NYC from MN, this was my first big trip so I was a little nervous, but when it kicked off... I felt like royalty! Tim got me on THE BEST FLIGHTS EVER, I was taken care of and every flight was smooth as whipped butter. I am being elaborate with my word usage, lol, I KNOW, but I almost enjoyed the travel more than I enjoyed the places I went! I started in Novemeber of last year (2013) and got back back mid january 2014, so amazing. I am very happy with this company, Tim you are amazing! I have been recommending all of my friends and associates! The cost and service was everything a super budget freak like me loved and honestly, I feel like I got way more! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Octavia

I would give this service a 10/5 if I could! There is no way I could have done my 11 country, 72…read moreday trip around the world without Tim @aroundtheworldticket.com. He is accessible, adaptable, so kind, and responded so quickly when there were issues. If I ever get the opportunity to travel internationally again this is the first call I will make! Thanks Tim for exceptional service!

We recently purchased tickets from Akal travel in Kent, he sounded very nice. Only got to see his…read moretrue colours when he didn't do things right and when we connected him, he disconnected the calls on us. Didn't give us all the details about our ticket. Now when we call the airline have been to only half ticket was booked if bulk ticke. What a shady business he is runs.

Walia owner of Akal Travels is a fraudster. He sent me an email saying my ticket has been confirmed…read moreafter taking all my credit card information and then five days later told me that he never booked the flight and now I might have to pay a higher fare. Then he started screening my calls. It was by far the worst customer service experience. He has no integrity and is a crook. Don't waste your time with him.

Worked with Steve Cappa earlier this year to bring off a 5-week adventure for 6 people traveling…read morefrom New Mexico to Norway and back again. Travelers were on different schedules and itineraries. Steve worked diligently from March through July, booking flights, hotels, trains, ships, and cars. He even hung in after the trip was over to manage last minute issues with rental car billing. Could not ask for better service than we got from Steve. Highly recommend for all your travel needs.

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We have used Mary Valle to plan out and book several trips for ud, including a few weeks in…read moreIreland, and a couple of trips to New Zealand. On one trip she spent considerable time in arranging and then booking a number of B&Bs and Farmstays that we had already selected on our own, as well as interesting hotels. She is always available while we are traveling to make itinerary changes, or book additional accommodations, events, or specially accommodations, as well as airline changes, train tickets, ferry reservations, and such. After using Mary for a few trips she became rather intuitive about what we like or don't like. We wouldn't consider traveling without Mary's assistance. She is always just a text away. Dick and Paula Chase

I have used Mary Valle twice for our travel advisor and I will, indeed, reach out to her again for…read moreour next trip. Most recently Mary helped us plan and execute our trip to Italy. Our trip to discover my family in a small hamlet in Italy was magical. Mary was sensitive to our needs and chose an excellent driver who was prompt and courteous. We were not sure what to expect and when we got into this vintage 1600 town with just one commercial building; overwhelmed with the friendliness, and we ended up being there for almost 5 hours! When planning the trip, Mary listened to our needs and suggested 3-4 hotels at each place we stayed. She suggests hotels that cover a wide price range, so we are free to make the decision that suits our lifestyle and budget. Mary organized various transportation methods, including a train transport to Naples. Mary is someone I trust for suggestions to make our trips meaningful and stress free.