We picked up OurBus right across from the Javits Center, in the middle of the street…read more The storage bins were labeled, one for Baltimore, the other for DC. He scanned our ticket and we boarded. The bus was pretty full, so we ended up sitting separately. The above head storage bins are kind of tight, so I had to take something out of my over stuffed backpack to manage to wiggle it in. While my purse sat on my lap. I liked the foot rest and the hook on the handle on the seat in front of me. Trash bags were hung here and there. Looks like they also provided small bottles of water for us, though we had to grab those ourselves. The electric plugs didn't seem to work, but perhaps the ubs plugs in the ceiling did. Our driver was a great communicator. He set expectations so we knew that we had a 20 min rest stop before arriving at Baltimore, and pointed out things to help us to pay attention and to get back to the right bus. He warned us that given current construction that we were sure to arrive later than what our tickets said, and gave us his best eta given the circumstances. Another passenger later commented that the bus bathroom was clean. We kind of ended up being dropped off on a brightly painted bridge in the middle of no where - perhaps on Maryland Ave?, by a bus stop. A short walk from Penn Station.

Terrible experience! Our group of 32 people waited for over…read morean hour in the rain for the bus to arrive. The bus that finally arrived was a 20-year-old beater. The transmission was bad, the alignment and suspension were shot, and the bathroom door did not latch. The suspension was so severely degraded that it audibly bottomed out on road bumps, causing motion sickness among multiple passengers. The transmission could not maintain speed on inclines, making the journey slow and stressful for everyone on board. The windshield wipers were so worn they could barely clear rain from the windshield (a serious safety hazard). Overhead storage bins would not latch, risking items falling on passengers, and the lighting inside most of them did not work. The spare tires were stored in a luggage compartment and had dangerously little tread remaining. We paid Rally/OurBus for what we were promised would be a newer luxury coach with ample luggage space and modern amenities. Instead, we got an old bus with no electrical outlets, damaged seat upholstery, and a bathroom that reeked before a single passenger had even used it. They sent us a vehicle that should not be in passenger service. When we sought a refund, we were bounced between Rally/OurBus (the broker) and All Aboard Express (the bus company), and now neither company will return our calls. Save yourself the headache and book elsewhere!

I had the immense privilege of working with Esther to plan my dream vacation to Thailand alongside…read moremy sister. Not only was Esther one of the most personable, understanding and patient people I've worked with, but her knowledge knows no bounds! Any/all questions will always be answered--no matter how silly they may seem--and Esther's attention to detail is astounding. There was even a situation halfway through our trip where we needed to pivot and leave one location earlier than expected and Esther was there for us, solving our problem almost immediately. She's a true lifesaver. I cannot thank her enough for helping make this trip come to fruition and crafting it to be a once in a lifetime experience! For all your leisure travel needs, CIRE is the ONLY way to go!

I absolutely loved working with Melissa and Eric with Cire Travel! Our family of 16 wanted to…read moretravel to Boston and then "somewhere in Maine" and their recommendation of Kennebunkport for our Maine portion was fantastic! Very easy to work with and very communicative. Loved their recommendations and appreciated them letting me know which items to take off our list :). Make sure you ask them about the "The Black Book Kennebunkport" for all the hidden gems! Everything was thought of and planned without a hitch, even when we had flight delays or change of schedule. Thanks again for a busy but easy breezy family vacation!!!!

500 reviews! Woo! I…read morewould like to dedicate my 500th review to a travel company for young professionals, a small business that truly did handle itself with fairness and grace during times of uncertainty and fear. I booked not 1, but 2 trips with Travendly at the beginning of the year before COVID took the world by storm. I was SO looking forward to my travels and meeting new people. Unfortunately, my first trip got cancelled due to the virus but I learned a few things about this company during these trying times, so I'd like to shine a spotlight on them. 1. Their itineraries are EXTREMELY organized, and all of the details of your trip are made available to you in an app. There's also a WhatsApp group where you can communicate with other solo travelers who will be joining you. 2. The coordinator was extremely helpful in consolidating all of my info - arrival and departure flights, travel insurance, other forms. I also found her to be very responsive to emails which was very reassuring. 3. You get to virtually "meet" the group you are traveling with beforehand so that when you do meet up, it's like seeing an old friend vs. meeting someone for the first time. Even though my trip was cancelled, I was able to make a friend to travel with in the future. A little silver lining to these uncertain times. 4. Travel credits with the company are valid for a long time and transferrable to any of their trips, so I don't feel like my $ is lost. I also don't feel locked in to 2020 which is still basically up in the air. So no, I have not yet traveled with the company just yet, but I will in the future, and I'd like to give them a solid shoutout for being awesome during this whole thing. If you want a seamless "solo" travel experience, I'd highly recommend booking with Travendly.

I am usually not one for group travel because it often comes with long amounts of time waiting…read morearound and subpar planning. I often felt like I need to travel alone to ensure that I experience everything. Travendly's Morocco trip completely changed my perception of this! Travendly is for people who truest love to travel and want as much adventure as possible, rather than just resting in the hotel room. Every part of the Travendly trip was impeccably planned and amazing. The tour guide Ali G was unbelievably knowledgeable and willing to answer any question we have. He also was committed to providing us with an amazing experience and kept great track of timing to make sure we always saw everything planned for the day. The schedule for Morocco was also perfect. It is planned so well from the places we see to the places we stop for lunch and restroom in between. No one leaf was left unturned. Even the often long bus trips between stops were stunning and majestic in Morocco's very diverse landscape. Travendly also attracts a great crowd of co-travelers. My Morocco trip had 7 girls and I definitely see myself having long friendships with every one of them. The crowd that Travendly attracts is super professional and kind and committed to making the trip as positive as it can get. If you use Travendly for the Morocco trip, you will definitely have the experience of a lifetime. This trip has been my most memorable travel experience so far and I am hoping to have many more with this company. From camel rides in the Sahara desert to exploration of Roman ruins to eating delicious tajine, this trip is a MUST GO!!!!

Heather organized a fantastic trip for our multi-generational family - ages 5 to 79. She booked…read moreour stay at Dreams Playa Mujeres, which was the perfect all-inclusive for our family. She also recommended we take the Rio Secreto River and Cave excursion which we loved and will remember for all of our lives. Heather took care of everything. She is wonderful to work with, and I never needed to worry about anything.

Another great trip orchestrated by Heather - amazing destination recommendation to Sugar Beach St…read moreLucia and she proactively helped us navigate a tricky airlines cancellation issue on the way back due to the weather. Thanks again for looking out for us!

I had an unexpectedly wonderful experience at the passport office, thanks to an exceptional staff…read moremember (Soncereia) who truly went above and beyond. From the moment I arrived, she handled everything with remarkable patience, genuine courtesy, and a clear willingness to help. What is usually a stressful and tedious process was transformed into something smooth, calm, and even pleasant. Her professionalism and positive attitude made all the difference, and it's clear she takes real pride in helping people. I left feeling grateful and impressed--an experience I wouldn't have thought possible at a passport office.

Soncereia's customer sdevice was outstanding, I left knowing and understanding the process and how…read moreto go about getting my documents correctly

Super pleased with how easy it was to apply for a Chinese visa at Fei Yang Travel. They're hard to…read moreget ahold of over the phone, but no appointments are required and I was able to walk in and be seen right away. NOTE: Make sure to bring cash! They don't take checks. When I walked in around noon on a weekday, there were 4 travel agents all available and the one I worked with is David. I applied for a 10 year multiple entry visa for my daughter and was required to provide the following documents: + Passports (hers, mine, my husband's) + Birth certificate (just hers) + ID (my driver's license) + ID from a relative in China (the agency will provide the required letter) The price was $185 for the 10 year visa and $115 travel agency fee = $300 total. It helped to speak Chinese though the travel agent was able to print me a form in English and helped me with any questions I had while filling it out. Turnaround time is expected to be about a week and you go pick up the passport in person. (I believe getting it mailed is an option for +$50 if I understood correctly.)

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Aharon Steinberg --TZELL TRAVEL-- He was fantastic…read more Basically saved our trip. Numerous cancellations of domestic and international travel due to government shut down. He monitored our situation and made rapid changes when necessary. Cannot thank him enough. A true expert. 5 stars plus!

Horrible customer service. They make numerous mistakes and refuse to correct it. They put in a…read morewrong email address and won't make a simple change on the airline files.

So we needed a place to store our luggage for the first couple hours because we booked with Airbnb…read morethen a hotel it cost 11$ for the day pass I literally couldn't find any spot on google or Apple Maps everything that said it stored luggage wasn't open, with the help of help of course I was able to find this gem because I didn't want my boyfriend dragging our bags everywhere lol. Definitely recommend if you need it, they also have showers and lounges for if you need to get ready before your hotel is ready.

Belong saved my entire night and I felt compelled to share my experience. I had to rush to a dinner…read morein Soho after a delayed flight, and had all of my bags with me, it was such a mess. So thankful I found this place where I was able to store my bags, shower, change, blowdry, makeup (*they have evvvverything there*), AND also enjoyed a glass of champagne! What an incredible idea. They also have tons of space to post up and work for the day which I am thrilled to know about for next time. Thank you BELONG!

Part of my problem is after this I have found that I'm not a cruise person and that I picked the…read morewrong boat. There was almost nothing to do. Awful, awful and corny game show entertainment (selling you tickets to play along of course), really bad singers and auctions for art for people who buy art on boats!?!?! Firstly though, the staff on board were all wonderful. No complaints there. But, the wifi was terrible, simply terrible. Even worse it's from Starlink. Not at all worth the insane amount they charge for it. If it's going to spotty, and barely work much of the time then charge approrpriately. The excursions were ALL over priced, very over priced. I thought Disney had the market cornered on over charging and nickle and diming people but they have nothing on curise lines. Good was pretty good, the added charges for the "fancy" restaurants were hit or miss with the food generally being only very slightly better than the free options. Room was decent, bed felt cheap though and after 7 nights I'm very happy to be back on my own mattress. If you do want to do this kind of a trip, save up to get the room with a balcony. I couldn't imagine having been trapped within the ship without some air. If you're your younger, do NOT pick the Jade boat. It's for older people, much older people and don't bring the kids.

Just came back from a week long cruise to Bermuda from New York on the Getaway. The odious business…read moreof getting checked in and in our rooms wasn't so bad. On a previous cruise I was a big fan of the buffet - this time, not so much. It is frenetic, and the food offerings are more tilted to fast foods than they were on my last cruise. The meat carving station overwhelmingly features chicken. The macaroni looks like Kraft instant. On the first evening, we ate at the Bistro for French, and that was a far different story. Another food high point was the O'Sheehans bar, open 24 hours. Oatmeal there on the first morning was just the ticket. The shows were excellent. Bermuda was fantastic. The ship was generally well run, and easy to navigate. Drinks were excellent and cheerfully given. A week of being pampered for the most part. Already gave money ahead for next year's cruise.

They come through and stay in touch during the entire process. Rachel was completely on the case!read more

Came back for another visa photo requirement, and another A star experience as usual!…read more First, I called the services before coming, because it was a bit late during the day that is almost their closing time. Understanding the situation, they kindly offered to wait me for a bit past their closing hours. Second, the staff there were super friendly, there was a new employee, a lady working on her masters in nutrition, she was beyond kind and helpful. She made sure my photo came exactly as what the visa required, and she was very easy to talk to. I highly recommend this place, once again!