I highly recommend First Class Travel, and Scott Carrozza is fantastic. I have been dealing with…read moreScott for the past 4 years. He was highly recommended to me by friends who worked with Airbus and I'm very thankful for their recommendation. I first contacted Scott back in 2018 on behalf of a good friend that wanted to travel from D.C. to the Philippines to meet extended family for the first time. My friend had never flown before, in fact he had never set foot in an airport before, so flying half way around the world was a huge endeavor. I simply didn't have the experience to help him with this complex trip. Scott was wonderful throughout the entire process. He managed to book seats with more space (which my friend truly needed), the flight both ways had one only stop and my friend didn't need to change terminals (which would have been extremely stressful and confusing for him). Scott also arranged overseas health insurance and made reservations at a fantastic hotel in Manila. From start to finish, Scott worked all the issues, and my friend had the time of his life and a life changing experience. My friend had such a positive experience, he decided to visit the Philippines again the summer of 2020. I once again contacted Scott to help facilitate this second trip. Scott and I started the reservation process well in advance in February 2020, and shortly after, the trip was finalized. Then Covid-19 hit and the Philippines was hit very hard. Travel was too risky and too restrictive so I contacted Scott and inquired about canceling the trip to get a refund. Scott stepped right in and worked the issue. The entire trip was canceled and my friend received a refund. Now that restrictions have lifted in the Philippines, my friend is again making plans to travel there this summer. I'm currently in touch with Scott and he is working his magic again by arranging a trip for my friend this summer with all the same requirements. I am confident this trip will be as spectacular as the first time and certainly won't be the last. I know this review is lengthy but it is my first review and it covers 4 years of doing business with Scott. I know I will be writing many more reviews in the future for my friend and for my family. Again, I highly recommend First Class Travel. It is indeed, First Class!

We recently had Scott do our travel plans to Florida. He was so prompt, courteous and made our…read moretrip real easy for two women to take off by them self! We had a great time and didn't have to worry about a thing! Hats off to Scott. Debbie Phelps Brenda Milhon

Ron has booked two Virgin cruises for me so far and some hotel reservations. He is so proactive…read moreand has great attention to detail. I don't think he ever sleeps as he always responds to me right away no matter what time it is. His follow through is spot on as well. If you are looking for a reliable travel agent, I highly recommend Ron.

Ron was extremely helpful in planning and arranging my sons' trip to Japan a couple weeks ago. He…read morefound us some great rates for their trip. We started planning the trip months ago, but he continued to check in up until the time their flights left until they safely returned. It was also a great comfort to know they could contact him 24X7 if they had any issues with their reservations. I would highly recommend him.

Re Kyrgyzstan: A…read moreriver of email photo trip offerings arrive in my inbox each week. While they have merit and are attractive, the opportunity to travel throughout Kyrgyzstan is unique in the photo workshop/expedition world. I'd never seen an opportunity like this before, and it immediately intrigued and excited me. Additionally, I'd never been on a photo workshop before. The logistics of the trip are daunting. Eighteen days long, with fifteen days on the road. Other than three hotel nights in Bishkek, the capital, at the start and end of the trip, only three nights are in hotels, the rest in yurt camps or tents. The execution of the logistics was impeccable. There was never an oversight or a dropped ball. And, despite the demands of this trip and extensive behind the scenes coordination and decision making, trip leaders Justin Black and Jerry Dodrill were always warm and in good cheer, with abundant photographic suggestions, insights and approaches to subjects. There is great instruction while shooting, exposure to diverse environments (2,500 feet to 13,400 feet elevation), and more than enough time at a multitude of locations to develop both a feel and an approach for/to the subject matter. Both Justin and Jerry are world class photographers with decades of experience teaching, and it shows. Ask a question and you get an answer with years of knowledge behind it (Stop, I can't absorb any more!). A word of advice to potential participants...this is not a hotel-based experience. You will be able to most enjoy this trip if you've spent some time outdoors, some time in tents, understand the clothing necessities of weather and altitude, and are prepared to tolerate a little bit of discomfort for an extraordinary experience. Justin's packing list is flawless. I give this trip six stars, and I'm a tough grader.-Lee G., 2024 Kyrgyz Republic Expedition participant

I have been traveling with Visionary Wild all over the world since 2012 . With 28 workshops and…read moretrips completed, I have never been disappointed. I believe he provides expert photography information (instructions, critiques, advice), excellant lodging and food, and most importantly he gets us to the best locations in perfect time to catch the light. Every detail on a trip or workshop is managed ahead of time-there are no surprises. Each location is carefully planned and scouted out. Justin has always been patient and willing to listen and help from the time I was new to photography till I had gained some expertise. I always learn something new and will keep coming back!

Seven years ago, my wife, my three sons, and I all needed passports to go to Canada. I had used…read moredifferent services for mine, my wife's, and my kids' passports, and SC-Passport and Visa were great. Seven years later, we went back to SC-Passports to renew two of my kids' passports for a trip to Ireland. We went in and it was the same woman who had helped us seven years ago. We were in and out quickly and SC-Passport and Visa took care of the rest. We just had to meet one of the staff at the post office to sign something, which took about 10 minutes. At the time, the expected turnaround time was six to eight weeks, but we got our boys' passports in less than three. And everyone at SC-Passport and Visa was incredibly helpful and pleasant. It was money well spent to avoid having to worry about whether we would get our passport in time.

It costs more, but you're paying for convenience. When you're rushing around trying to settle up…read moreeverything before moving overseas, this place is a Godsend. The owner is very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. We had y couple of great conversations. I highly recommend it if you're in a rush to renew your passport and don't have a lot of free time.

In short, Michelle (at Atlantic Fellowship) is absolutely wonderful. We recently traveled for…read morethree weeks through Europe. We knew from the very beginning that if we got Michelle involved in orchestrating our trip, it would be a highlight of our life...,and it was. Thanks to her wisdom, experience, patience, and understanding our adventure through Europe was nothing short of spectacular. This trip was even far greater than our expectations. From the beginning as we landed in London the morning of November 16 until our departure from Vienna the morning of December 7 we were overwhelmed with fun, adventure, excitement, history, and a sense of pleasure. This was, in no small part, due to Michelle's meticulous planning, coordination, support, and direction. Her suggestions time after time prove to be just right and tailor made for us. Whenever we travel we are always glad to have Michelle in our life. When we travel, we always call Michelle first. Thank you Michelle for all you do for us!

Prompt and very reliable, friendly service, have been with them for at least 20 yearsread more

Extremely disappointing experience with Mount Vernon Travel Inc…read more During a school field trip, the bus with Maryland plate number 031 P59 arrived more than an hour late. Twenty-five hungry children were left waiting in the rain while we tried to figure out where the bus was. Another bus driver from the same company was already there before our group even arrived and continued with the schedule, while our group was delayed for over an hour because our bus never showed up on time. This level of unreliability during a school trip with children is unacceptable. Students, teachers, and chaperones should not have to wait in bad weather because of poor scheduling and lack of accountability. I hope the company takes this seriously and improves its coordination and communication.

This little travel agency has been in business for years. It specializes in school and group trips,…read morebut cruises and air packages can be arraigned as well. The owner Betsy is very nice and accommodating. She has been selected by the Fairfax Public School System as its sole travel agent for all domestic tours. Her bus tours to Atlantic City are a fantastic value and herChristmas bus trip The Rockettes Xmas show is a must see. Don't let the simple looking store front next to a pluming shop fool you (Bettsy's husband runs the pluming operation) Mt Vernon Travel is quite capable of handling a wide variety of travel needs. I have used them for group and personal travel for over 18 years and have always been very satisfied

ALW travels definitely backs up what they offer! They definitely keep your passport busy and your…read moreTSA pre-check running like a well oiled machine as one of the up and coming travel companies in the business. With great customer service and reliable options I'll pick ALW travels to help me out again in a heartbeat!

ALW planned a trip for my wife and I to the Dominican Republic and we had the best time! So glad we…read morehired ALW because it took the stress away from having to plan the trip. Overall, A+ service!

Angie was fantastic from start to finish with our vacation planning. She met with us to discuss…read moreour interests, price expectations, and activity level. Soon after, she put together an amazing itinerary with options to choose from. She sent us a very detailed itinerary detailing locations/tickets/expectations. Our trip was perfect!

We booked our honeymoon in May 2024 to Cabo with Angie and we can't say enough great things about…read moreour experience! From the beginning, we gave her a list of things that we wanted for our trip and she helped us narrow down our destination and resort. She was very knowledgable of our destination and gave us great recommendations of activities, restaurants, and things to do at our resort. She got us quotes for our flights, accommodations, travel insurance, activities, and hotel transport and took care of booking everything for us. She closely monitored our reservations for any changes and promptly informed us, provided checklists to help us prepare for our trip, helpful travel tips, and provided a detailed itinerary. She even spoke with the manager of our hotel to ensure that they did everything in their power to make our honeymoon special. We had the most incredible time in Cabo and a very smooth and stress-free trip thanks to Angie! We'll never book a vacation without her in the future.