This is a review long overdue. My family and I first used Laila's services in the summer of '18 for…read morea short trip to Maui. This would be our first trip together outside of hitting the open road and we were looking for someone to make sure it was done right. We struck gold coming across Laila and could not have asked for more. Our trip included a wide range of activities to include diving, zip-lining and a luau. Accommodations were carefully chosen to give our family the most comfortable stay we could have. Fast forward to the Fall of '22 and we were in planning for a 2 week European Vacation over Spring Break '23. Laila was extremely attentive and energetic throughout our planning and had so many great ideas that we had no doubt we would get the best experience possible. Honest discussions helped us to hone in on what tours and attractions would best suit our family and I think we nailed it. Her estimates were spot on and we were not caught off guard by any cost adjustments or fees. When the time to leave for our trip came close, we ran into some snags that started to wear down on us. Strikes and protests in areas we were set to travel began to cast doubt that our trip would be a success and then I was alerted by our airlines that our outgoing flight was canceled. Just days before departure! I immediately reached out to Laila and she responded rapidly at an hour I wouldn't expect anyone to be up reading emails. She was able to find out what caused our cancellation, confirm an alternate departure flight and prevent us from losing a few days on the trip we thought wouldn't be possible. During our trip, her service only grew better. She kept communications with us and was kind enough to make sure we arrived at our destinations on time. We were even welcomed by a lovely gift from Laila in our room that was honestly a highlight of our trip as it reaffirmed us that we had been well taken care of and our enjoyment was firsthand. We are a family of 4 in our mid 30's and I understand that not many people my age reach out to travel agents. I do not think I could have confidently created a trip this enjoyable and stress-free on my own while tending to my normal day-to-day. Laila has my highest recommendation and we will continue to use her services for future vacations. Thanks, Laila!

My family has had the pleasure of working with Laila at Five Star World travel for the first time…read morethis year and have already had two wonderful family trips! I wish we'd worked with her sooner! She is knowledgeable, attentive, and fantastic at tailoring your quick weekend trip as well as planning a more extensive vacation. Every time we've worked with her we've found that she was able to surprise us with both cost savings and extra perks.

Marilyn has been great with booking our travel for our group and for my family. She will answer all…read moreof my annoying questions and texts even when she's in the middle of a cruise! She has also done extra for my mom who has some health stuff she hs going through! Side note: get insurance. You never know what's going to happen and we ended up having to use it and the company Marilyn uses us fab.

The name says it all!!!!!! Live Laugh Love Travel Our…read moreEurope trip started in Paris, then Italy, ended in Spain. Marilyn arranged all of our AirB&B's, all of our tours, and our rental car in Italy. We had the best tour guides and no waiting in lines. We went to two champagne houses while in France. We had the time of our lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad we hired the experts to plan out all of our details on this trip, there is no way we could have done it on our own. Thank You from the bottom of our heart Cheers

Earlier this summer, our family had the privilege of taking a vacation through Nice, Florence, and…read moreVenice. We originally attempted to plan everything ourselves--flights, hotels, transportation, sightseeing--but quickly realized how overwhelming it was to manage all the moving pieces. That's when we decided to try a travel agent (with all the online travel booking sites, I didn't even realize they still existed!) And we are so incredibly grateful we did! From the very first conversation, Natalie took the time to understand our family's needs, interests, and travel style. She handled everything--airfare, hotel reservations, ground transportation, activities, and dining recommendations--with such care, attention to detail, and genuine enthusiasm. She even thought of things we hadn't considered, and her advice elevated our trip in ways we never expected. One of the most helpful tools she provided was the TripPlan app, which housed our complete itinerary, step-by-step check-in instructions, flight details, hotel info, and all our travel arrangements organized by day and location. It also included Natalie's personalized suggestions, travel tips, and hidden gems for each destination. That app became our travel bible--it truly made the experience seamless and stress-free. What really stood out was how much Natalie cares. She clearly has deep knowledge of each destination and it shows in the thoughtful touches and curated experiences she builds into her plans. She went above and beyond to ensure that our family had a memorable and meaningful vacation, and we felt fully supported every step of the way. Natalie didn't just help us plan a vacation--she helped us create lifelong memories. We can't thank her enough and are already looking forward to working with her again for our next adventure. Thank you, Natalie and Olive Travel Agency--you are simply the best!

Natalie is very responsive and attentive. She works diligently to provide the best service and…read moretravel requirements requested. I highly recommend Olive Travel. Happy trails and safe travels.

We asked Michelle, the chief organizer at Just Escape Travel to create a 5 star trip to the UK for…read moretwo weeks to celebrate our granddaughters obtaining her Master's Degree. The itinerary Micehlle created for us for us was extremely detailed, including the best hotels throughout England and Scotland with private limos, drivers and guides. She obtained all of the necessary tickets for every attraction so we didn't have to worry about anything. She also partnered with a UK travel agency who checked in with us every day to see how our trip was going and reminded us of the next day events. It made us feel that Just Escape Travel really had our backs and was with us every day. Very professional and accomplished to make a trip exactly to our specifications. We really appreciated Michelle's very professional efforts to make our trip with our granddaughter very memorable. Thanks for everything Michelle! Frank A.

We started with a plan to go to Costa Rica and quickly found that, despite years of travel…read moreexperience, we didn't want to do the usual research and planning. A friend recommended Michelle at Just Escape after her family trip to Fiji. We told Michelle our interests and budget and she tailored a fantastic, and affordable, experience for us. Everything from flights, accommodation, adventure activities, and private transportation between each area we visited. Everything was easy and seamless. Best holiday in years. We highly recommend Michelle and plan to seek her help for future trips.

Anna took my idea of a bucket list trip to Italy and made it happen! She picked the hotels, booked…read moretransportation, trains, gave great suggestions on tours and travel tips. Our trip was amazing and was so smooth, especially since she booked all the trains going from city to city. We had the best trip ever and I would use her again!

Can't recommend Anna enough! We couldn't have asked for a more attentive and accommodating travel…read moreagent. She booked us the perfect honeymoon in Jamaica within our budget and went above and beyond helping us manage unexpected flight delays after-hours. Can't wait to work with her again soon!

Mary is helpful and easy to work with. You tell her your budget and where you'd like to go and she…read morefinds amazing deals and takes care of all the work so you can focus on packing and having fun. If you have any questions about your trip, she's your go to person. It is so much easier to work with Mary than to sort through all the cruise and travel info myself. Mary is a great resource for also figuring out where to go and when. I highly recommend Mary to plan your next vacation get away. I look forward to her booking our next travel plans.

Mary helped us plan our honeymoon dream cruise, and from now on, I won't go anywhere without first…read moreconsulting her. She was the first travel agent either of us had engaged, thinking that they're just for the wealthy. Well we couldn't have been more incorrect!! Not only did she get us an unbeatable price for our trip, but she also upgraded us to a view room in a great location on the ship (below the main dining room and far from all the loud and obnoxious activities). Upon our return home, I noticed a few ads that were offering 'deep discounted deals' for the exact same trip we took, but they were still above what we paid and didn't offer as much on-board credits as Mary was able to procure for us. The process was seamless also, as she presented us with the best options for a few different itineraries, while providing us with personal insight on each regarding the pro's and con's. We really appreciated all of the time she spent with us, and all of the patience she displayed while we were weighing our options carefully. We couldn't have gone wrong either way, but we were especially picky because it was such a special occasion. And she took the headaches of all the scheduling, etc out of the equation so we could spend our time planning the fun stuff. In the end, we had the perfect trip, and we owe a lot of the credit to Mary for helping us choose and for getting us such an affordable price. Clients for life, for sure.

Canyon Lake Travel is 5 Stars all the way!!! Melissa and…read moreLucy booked my family on a 7 day Mexico cruise on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Lucy took care of everything and we are so Happy! Lucy was so attentive to our every desire and was so easy and friendly to work with. We HIGHLY recommend Canyon Lake Travel!!!

I have used Canyon Lake Travel for numerous family trips and their service is outstanding…read more I love to travel but hate the hassle of dealing with organizing my large family Melissa and her staff take the stress out of planning It's an absolute pleasure knowing everything is handled and we can enjoy our time together as a family experiencing new adventures Thank you guys so much looking forward to the next great adventure Kim

Very Impressed with the local Staff at the Agency. Would recommend this Team without hesitation. A…read morebespoke seamless experience.

Lili LeBaron planned an incredible 1 week trip to Cambodia in February 2025 for my husband and me…read more It was above and beyond in terms of the accommodations she selected for us at Shinta Mani in Siem Reap and the Royal Sands in Koh Rong, as well as in terms of the seamless transportation and connections. We never waited for any drivers-- someone was always there to greet us and take us to our next destination in comfort, which made our travel days so easy and efficient. I also wanted to shout out the unbelievable Angkor Wat tours she booked for us-- it was so educational and stunning to be at these ancient temples. They were also timed perfectly so that there were fewer tourists while we there, allowing us to really soak it all in. Lili's attention to detail made our week in Cambodia one of our favorite trips yet. She ensured that each day included tours tailored to us as well as accommodations perfectly suited to our needs. I can't recommend her services as a travel specialist enough! She will take care of you.

I've planned trips on my own before, and I've used big online booking sites -- but nothing compares…read moreto working with Kathy Patrik at Sugar Pine Travel. From the moment I reached out, she took the stress completely off my plate. She asked the right questions, understood exactly what we were looking for, and came back with options that were better than anything I could have found on my own. What sets Kathy apart is that she actually advocates for you. She knows the suppliers, knows the systems, and knows how to get things done when something doesn't go smoothly. Travel can be unpredictable -- but with Kathy handling the details, I never felt like I had to worry. Everything was organized, confirmed, and taken care of. If you're tired of spending hours researching trips only to feel uncertain about what you booked, call Kathy. She makes the whole process easy and genuinely enjoyable. Sugar Pine Travel is the real deal. Dr. Grold in Del Mar

We are so thankful for Katherine Patrick's Outstanding Efforts in booking our trip. We want to…read moreexpress our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible effort she put into planning the perfect riverboat and ocean cruise combination for us. Her dedication, expertise, and attention to detail made it clear that she truly understood our vision for this trip, and we couldn't have been more impressed with her work. The only thing that was different than we requested was the Riverboat portion to come prior to the Ocean Cruise Ship so we could work up to it in baby steps. When we initially asked her to plan this journey, we were fully committed and genuinely excited about the opportunity to travel. However, after much reflection, we have realized that we need to redirect the funds we had set aside for this trip toward other pressing priorities at this time. This decision was not made lightly, and it truly pains us to have to postpone what would have been an amazing adventure. Our change in plans is no reflection on her exceptional service. In fact, we are giving a glowing Yelp review to let others know just how fantastic she is at what she does. When we are ready to travel in the future--and we will be--we won't hesitate to return to her for assistance. Katherine's hard work is deeply appreciated and we look forward to working with her again when the time is right.

Great experience, the combination of luck and an experienced captain today we saw Humpback and…read moreMinke whales and Dolphins. The captain got us great views while respecting the animals and giving them their space.

I've lived here my entire life and have never been whale watching but have always wanted to,…read morehowever it's just not an experience I'd typically consider splashing out on for myself (**spoiler alert - my visit was less than two weeks ago and immediately after disembarking I told my husband I wanted to get on another tour stat!) For Christmas, my husband's aunt gifted tickets to our entire extended family to enjoy a whale watching tour together so we finally landed on a date and it was an awesome experience from start to finish. We arrived about 15 minutes early for our 9:30am boarding time, checked in at the kiosk and were given paper tickets to be handed over to the crew as we came aboard. Once onboard, we were introduced over the speaker to the captain and crew and given a quick rundown of the itinerary and safety procedures. We navigated through the harbor where we spotted our local sea lion neighbors basking in the sun which especially delighted the kids and the out-of-town/state passengers, sailed out of the harbor and into the open sea. It was a pleasantly calm morning with hardly any wind and very smooth sailing. The only slight downside was that it was a particularly gray morning, so there was little distinction between the color of the ocean versus the sky but it was very clear and we could see for a long distance. We got probably close to halfway through our two-hour tour without any sightings but once we were about 5 miles off the coast, we started hearing transmissions between the crew over their walkies so we knew to start keeping our eyes peeled. The next half hour or so was spent watching three beautiful fin whales take turns coming up for air, swimming under the boat, rolling playfully and showing their light-colored bellies. It was so fun to be able to move about the boat freely to try to get the best view, some photos and videos, while being filled in by the crew on interesting marine facts. Finally the whales took their deep dives, at which point we were informed they wouldn't be coming back up for air for a while and it was about time to head back. The cruise back was equally smooth as the adventure out, and we got in right on time and prepared to disembark but not before getting coupons for a future expedition and adorable fin whale stickers to commemorate our tour. I can't WAIT to go on another whale watching tour with Oceanside Adventures - it was the best time!! I would 100000% recommend.