To start, I will admit I had never utilized a Travel Agency before to book a vacation. However, for…read moremy family's and I Summer vacation trip to Japan it really felt like an arduous task when I tried to do research of where to stay, visit, etc. I did not know what to expect when originally coming across L & B Travel on the app Thumbtack. When I reached out I was assigned Sebastian. From the very beginning Sebastian was extremely friendly, patient, understanding and most importantly, very knowledgeable and transparent. I initially sent him over a bullet point list of what I was looking for and details of our trip. We then scheduled a short call to discuss my trip and confirm some trip details. Very quickly thereafter Sebastian provided the initial itinerary that was extremely spot on, which made me appreciate that he listened intently and captured every single detail of my trip request. I immediately felt more relaxed knowing that Sebastian really cared about my trip and wanted to get things right, right out of the gate. As part of the itinerary that Sebastian provided, it included a phenomenal package of hotel stays, flights and tours across 3 cities in Japan at cost-effective rates. Things I would 100% not have been able to find/secure on my own. Sebastian was able to get me everything we wanted in our trip and within our budget. I could not believe it! Fast-forward to once we were in Japan... We had a tour one day to Mount Fuji and the third party company that Sebastion had procured our tour from, had delayed our tour voucher and still had not provided it as of the morning of our tour. From Japan at 8am local time, as my family and I waited outside the tour bus, with 20 minutes left before the bus would leave for the tour, I called Sebastian for his help. In less than 5 minutes he called me back and retrieved the voucher from the third party and emailed it me, so we would not miss our tour. Sebastian sprung into action immediately and saved what could have been a very disappointing day, into a day my family and I will never forget in such a wonderful way! As we were getting close to ending what had been an incredible vacation to that juncture, I reached out to Sebastian as we were gearing to heading to our final city (Osaka) in Japan for our final 3 nights, asking if he could do anything about our hotel lodging as I felt our jr. suite would be too cramped for my family of 5. Again, Sebastian sprung into action immediately and was able to pull some strings and upgrade us to a larger suite that was perfect for us AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. All in all, reaching out to L & B Travel and being fortunate enough to work with Sebastian was the best thing that could have happened to my family and I with our vacation as everything turned out beautifully, as we really had the time of our lives. That being said, I recommend L&B Travel to anyone and everyone, and I recommend Sebastian to all who are looking to plan a trip. He really knows his stuff, but you get a guy who is honest, patient, understanding, hardworking and transparent, and who did all the heavy-lifting to get my trip planned successfully. I have found my travel agent and without a doubt will continue to use L&B and reach out to Sebastian for all of my future trips/family vacations. From my family and I, THANK YOU, Sebastian and L&B!!

Excellent responsiveness. Good detail, helpful advice and customized service for a complicated…read moreitinerary. Highly recommended. They were even careful to follow up and respond while I was traveling. They suggested alternatives and a way to adjust plans mid way through our travels.

I just had a really great call from Miguel S. who was calling to offer me some incentives to renew…read moremy membership. I had been thinking that I would renew, but the past couple weeks have been busy and I had to ask Miguel to call me back a couple times when I couldn't speak with him at that moment. Today was the day, and Miguel called back at the time I had requested. The incentives are great, but I'm waiting to hear on a new client. He offered to take my planned 1 year renewal for now, and call me back after the date I expect to sign the new deal if the incentives for the multi-year (a really good deal!) were still available. During our call I asked him a lot of questions about how to get the most out of my membership. Miguel was super helpful and knowledgeable about website and walked me through all of the answers. He was graciously accommodating if I asked another question that came to mind during that process as well. Like anything, Travel Transparency is a tool for specific travel discounts and solutions and when they align with your personal travel plans, it's really super! I like to take road trips so booking a night here and a couple nights there fit me well, and I can get great hotel prices using Travel Transparency. It's also great for friends, because I bought the membership that allows up to six specific family members, or friends, to book through the site as well, with their own profile.

The travel program was offered to us at $8000 plus 230 annual fees. for this price you get access…read moreto discount hotel prices. The free gift is a rip off. the 2 plan tickets and 2 night hotel stay is 199 per person (resort fees not include) plus 50 activation fee. So $450 for a 2 night stay in 1 of 23 cities. the restaurant gift card is just $25 off once a month. Don't waste your time.

I needed a new passport, with a name change i made my appointment and was in and out in 30 minutes…read more I loved my entire experience and would recommend to friends and family.

I would like to express my sincere appreciation to this company for their help with a notarized…read moretranslation. I had a rather unique case, but their team was able to assist me and successfully resolve my issue. Thank you very much for your outstanding support!

Alida was beyond helpful and so responsive! She is a true life saver and I could not recommend her…read moreservices more! Alida is the best!

Alida is a lifesaver. We called at the very last moment with a need to get an expedited passport…read morerenewal and she made it happen. She knew who to call and what to do to get us an appointment when we could not and we got our renewed passports in time. She is very knowledgeable about fixing problems on a timely basis. I highly recommend her.

So this spot--Mail Room & More inside La Reina Plaza in Sherman Oaks--has been around forever…read more(about 30 years!). The building used to be an old neighborhood cinema, but now it's home to this mailbox center that's finally having its glow-up moment. And let me tell you: the new team is a massive upgrade. The two guys running it now? Friendly, accommodating, and actually happy to help. A total 180 from the previous workers, who... well, let's just say customer service was not their strong suit. I honestly avoided this place before, but now it feels completely different--in a good way. I drop off all my FedEx and UPS packages here, and I pick up my boxes from Amazon, UPS, and FedEx at this location too. Super convenient, no stress. I also got my passport photos taken here, and they did an excellent job with those as well. They offer PO boxes, mailboxes, notary services, passport photos, fingerprinting, and just an overall smooth experience. If you need mailing or document services in Sherman Oaks, this is officially a yes from me.

As long as you don't need to pick something up on a Saturday it's ok. The Saturday hours need to be…read morelonger.

These guys are great! Needed a renewed passport quick and Greg was super nice and easy to work…read morewith! Was in and out in about 10-15 minutes and had my passport a few days later. Highly recommended!

The process was remarkably easy and fast. I was in and out in 10 minutes and my passport arrived a…read moreweek later. These guys are great at what they do and are really nice people to deal with as well. Highly recommend.

I got my passport in 2 days. I sent over docs and forms in the evening via email and next morning…read moreAPVS gave me an appointment and i picked up my passport the next day. They gave me very clear directions and it was easy and stress free. Worth every penny!

What can I say about American Passport Visa Services... The best!…read moreI was in a bind, my passport was expired, and I needed to fast-track it to have it renewed. I started looking for ways to do this online, and even called a couple of places, and I didn't feel any confidence with the companies I found. I was talking about my plight with my work associate, and he reminded me he had his passport fast-tracked and gave me the name and number of Alida from American Passport Visa Services, whom he used. I called Alida and we were on our way. She was very direct about what we needed to do (and avoiding wasting each other's time). We met up and we took care of business. I felt fully confident in Alida and her work. We talked about timing and to make sure there were no false expectations. I did pay for the expedited services, because of my time frame, and it was worth it! My Passport arrived a couple of weeks later. My anxiety was relieved. I highly recommend Alida and American Passport Visa Services!

Easier and faster than getting currency through my bank. Customer service was effecient and to the…read morepoint. Will be coming back the next time I need currency for a trip abroad.

After checking with our bank we call LA currency to see if they had the currency we needed ahead of…read moreour trip to Japan. They had what we needed and at a better exchange rate than our bank and a way better exchange rate than you'll find at the airports. It was a pretty simple process. We got there about 30 minutes before closing, it wasn't too busy so we were in and out in about 10 minutes.

My husband and I decided to have a destination in Cancun, Mexico. At first, we were nervous about…read morethe whole idea however, we chose to work with Martini Travel who made our experience so smooth and memorable. Martini Travel is very organized and took care of all the travel arrangements for all of our guests and by doing so, they took the burden off of our shoulders and allowed us to enjoy our wedding. Our wedding guests were very happy with all their travel arrangements including the hotel Martini Travel helped us choose for our wedding venue. We even had couple of our guests go back to the hotel of their suggestion for a family vacation. Furthermore, Martini Travel also assisted us in connecting us with different vendors for our wedding including, catering, florist, rentals, and many more. We couldn't be more grateful to have worked with such a responsible and attentive travel agency that had such a great impact on our wedding. It has been 2 years since we have been married and we still have guests talking about the wedding. Thank you Martini Travel for all you did for us! 10/10 recommend them for your next destination wedding! You won't regret it!

This has been the first time I've ever used a travel agency. I bumped into Martini Travels here on…read moreYelp & I Ofcourse went through all the comments & I figured it wouldn't hurt to try it. It was honestly the best decision I could have ever made. I spoke with Serineh, extremely nice, professional & prompt. She e-mailed me all the information I requested with the type of resorts I was looking for & delivered as she promised. Although we had someone from our group cancel, Serineh was there to assist with that, every step of the way. Always made sure to call me with any updates. Martini Travels has definitely earned my business forever. Our group and I have made future plans for other trips we plan on taking. If you are unsure and skeptical, please take my word for it, you will not be disappointed. Serineh, I appreciate all of your time & dedication. Thank once again for all the great tips & suggestions for our trip! I'm beyond happy with your service!