My partner and I recently visited China on a China Tour that my travel agent booked for us. We…read morejoined the tour in Beijing and flew from Honolulu to meet the group. We were fortunate to have just a group of 5 people, which made it very nice. We visited Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, then a 3 day Yangtze River Cruise and ending in Shanghai. This was my first experience on a guided tour. My partner and I decided that if we were going to China, a tour would be the way to do it, vs. trying to do it on our own. China Tours does an excellent job of coordinating everything. In every city, your English speaking guide meets you and they were all knowledgeable and friendly. The hotel in every city is 4-5 star and excellent. Each one had a fabulous breakfast buffet that was a perfect start to your day of touring. Cons- it's a tour group so everyone has to stay together. There is a lot of walking, so be prepared. The guides tend to downplay how much walking is required. They say 30 minutes, not too many steps. An hour later, they say, only 30 minutes more. To meet the boat for the Yangtze River Cruise, you walk over an hour an a half down hill and then down steep steps with your carryon luggage. If you're not in shape or a senior, like I am, you will be hurting. After the cruise, we took an almost 8 hour train ride to Shanghai. I was shocked, when our train tickets were for second class in the last train car. My partner and I were sandwiched in the last row with non English speaking passengers. Why wasn't I asked if I wanted to be in first class when we booked the tour? The other three people in our group were in first class. I'd have to say that was one of the worst experience of my life. They other confusing thing is tipping. The other 3 members of our group prepaid their tips. We did not, being told to pay the last guide in Shanghai and all the guides in the other cities would get their share. Almost every guide asked for their tip and said the travel company does not pass the tip onto them. We were all obligated to tip them. China is a fascinating country and I'm glad I finally visited it. Having a guide is absolutely necessary. In retrospect, it would have been well worth it to hire a private guide. I would have loved to have been able to say, tired now, go back to the hotel, see you tomorrow. Guided tours keep you on a tight schedule and the group needs to always stay together. Many travelers like taking tours. If you do, you will like China Tours!

Distress in the family!! I bought a tour to Thailand for my December break from school from China…read moreTour. My husband and I were going me meet up with our daughter, currently working in India. I called China Tour, spoke with Vivian, who told me to buy the tour on-line and we could make any adjustments by email. So, I bought the tour on 25 October. Yesterday, I get an email from the supervisor (Jim Li), telling me "Some guests just cancelled their trips to Thailand, so we don't have enough people scheduled to operate this trip." When I emailed him back asking if there was anything he could do to help us, his response was "So sorry about that! We are not able to make it happen. " I let him know how unimpressed I was with his service.

Helpful in assisting me in applying for and attaining my 3 year old son's Chinese Visa. The process…read moreis always somewhat annoying and strict, but necessary, I guess. Their office suite is in the Diamond Star building in Hmart plaza on the 3rd floor. Call in advance to set up a time to go and have all of the docs ready. The cost was $260 for everything - on expedited return. Efficient, responsive, gets the job done pretty quickly. Their prices are a bit more expensive, but they'll take the stress and annoyance out of having to apply for a visa yourself - unless you'd rather DIY and go through the cumbersome process on your own!

David and Karen are EXPERTS in all things CHINA, which is what I needed their help with…read more David has been helping me and has answered all of my questions and they will go the extra mile to help you. Especially if this is your first time to China, you REALLY should talk to them. They will provide excellent service and the BEST FARES you will find. Additinally they can give you tips about where to go, what is best to suit your needs, etc.

Kim was amazing at planning our Alaskan Cruise !! We made so many memories…read more She also was very informative and handled everything. she even changed our departure flights earlier due to a family emergency.

Kimberly at Travel Gem Vacations helped my family and me plan the vacation of our dreams. We…read morereached out to her a few months before narrowing down our destination, and from the start, she asked all the right questions to understand our preferences and needs. She provided thoughtful, family-friendly options and quotes that made the planning process seamless and stress-free. Kimberly handled everything from booking our flights to securing our stay at an all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Our room at the Riu Bambu exceeded all expectations. It was ideally located between the kids' aquatic park and the main pools, dining and bar areas, making it incredibly convenient for our family. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Kimberly's attention to detail and dedication to our satisfaction truly made all the difference. We look forward to working with her and Travel Gem Vacations again for our future getaways.

The service is super friendly and helpful! A couple of friends and I wanted to go on a quick trip…read moreto Seattle, but us being full time students, we didn't want to have spend time planning it ourselves. We were helped by Bessie; a sweet, professional, and considerate travel agent. She not only took it upon herself to ensure our trip went smoothly, but she also offered to give us recommendations throughout the trip.

I worked with Bikram. He was very helpful. Car rental prices were good. He works with most of Car…read morerental companies and offer competitive pricing. He also offered Car Rental Insurance, which is much less than Car Rental companies. I will definitely use Anywhere Travel & Tours again as a rental car agency.

Worked with Bikram. Very knowledgeable. Rented car from him 2 weeks ago. Great support. Renting car…read moreagain for tomorrow. Highly recommend this Rental Car service.

I've booked three trips to Mexico through Arpi, and every single one was an amazing experience…read morethanks to her! From a destination wedding, to my sister's bachelorette trip, to a relaxing vacation getaway--she handled it all with care and ease. She truly exceeded my expectations every time. Everything was taken care of--from shuttles to dining experiences--so I never had to worry about a thing. Even when details could have been stressful, she made the whole process smooth and enjoyable. It's been such a pleasure working with her, and I wouldn't plan a trip without her!

Arpi has been an absolute staple in all of mine and my families travel bookings. Her attention to…read moredetails, quick turnaround time, kindness and honesty are top notch! Highly recommended!!

My girlfriend, brother and his wife booked a tour through Globotours for Vietnam and Cambodia. The…read moretrip was loaded with excursions, flights, transfers, tours and guides in different cities and countries. Ning at Globotours went above and beyond before, during and after our trip to make sure everything went smoothly. There were a million chances for something to go wrong or a miscommunication - nothing but perfection. It was the trip of a lifetime, everyone had an amazing time and the logistics were flawless. I would not hesitate to use Ning and Globotours again!!

I had the pleasure of arranging a trip to Bali & Singapore with Globotours. My point of contact…read moreNing was an effective communicator & reached out via telephone & email several times throughout the planning process. Ning shared all the necessary details for the trip prior to our departure so I knew exactly what to expect. My flight, hotel accommodations, tour arrangements & transportation were all excellent throughout my journey. I highly recommend & look forward to traveling with Globotours again.

Thank you Andrea for getting us a great deal for our Hawaii trip. you are awesome! Can't wait to…read morebook our next trip with you.

Maureen's expertise as a travel expert helped craft a very memorable vacation in Spain. Her deep…read moreknowledge of Spain resulted in her choosing exceptional hotels located close to all of the attractions we wanted to visit. Her recommendations on tours and best ways to travel around Spain greatly improved our original ideas and itinerary and resulted in a vacation of a lifetime! We were able to experience Spain and have memories that will last a lifetime. We highly recommend Maureen Johnson at AMT Travel!