Recommended by a family friend. Had to book a flight with 3 wks notice to Shanghai. $490 nonstop to…read morePVG from SEA. No bologna with these guys.

The agent helped plan a nice trip and answered all questions. One small detail needed fixing, but…read moreoverall good help.

David built a curated trip for our group of 6 in Argentina that was the perfect blend of our…read moreinterests and desires. No bus tours here! The best food, best wine, and crazy outdoor adventures blended with special cultural experiences. David spent time with me and our group ensuring the itinerary was just right for us, helping with interior travel and the big flights to and from. The on-the-ground guides he hired were perfect! And, when a minor issue emerged while on the ground, David was responsive immediately and helped to resolve it within hours! This is exactly why you hire a travel agent, so you can enjoy your vacation and not worry. Highly recommend David Hawkraven and look forward to future trips with his assistance!

This was my first time working with a travel agent, and David did not disappoint. He helped us…read morebuild an unforgettable, three week excursion through Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. As the scope and duration of our itinerary grew beyond any trip we had previously taken, it quickly became overwhelming to plan it all ourselves. David worked hard to accommodate our wish list, and coordinated with multiple entities to ensure we had a seamless experience. I highly recommend DesignedTravel!

Logistical disasters abounded! Went on a "luxury wine and food tour" that was 50% luxury and 50%…read moremotel six. The five day stretch in the middle was a bumbling mix of terrible winery, a jolly tour guide who knew nothing about food or wine, a moldy hotel bathroom and endless hours on a small bus. Had to pay extra for a suite and then had our suite given away to another couple on the tour - with no offering of a refund until we called it to their attention. Fortunately the first hotel was lovely and the last three days saved the whole trip. I paid way too much money for such mediocre service and accommodations and transportation. Trust level with this agency is 0. Never again

My experience was with one agent only so I can't say how the rest of the agents are. She was…read moreunprofessional and unfriendly so I decided to take my business elsewhere.

When I contacted Holiday China, Lin helped me begin the process of applying to my visa. She was…read morevery efficient in helping me understand what I needed to prepare for my visa and was able to start the process immediately. Lin was very transparent and considerate in the application process. Thank you Lin!

Miya and Holiday China were fantastic. I needed a visa for China. They helped me with a short…read moretimeline and were excellent at keeping me updated and resolving any issues!

The staff here are so nice. They worked very well and fast. They answered all the questions we…read moreneeded. That's good job.

I came here to get a 5 year visa to travel to vietnam and they were great! Great service and they…read morewere always willing to answer my questions. They got me a quick expedited visa with no issues!

I needed to get a visa to visit China quickly as it was a last minute work/vacation trip…read more I searched high and low as its not super clear online where to get a Visa for China and some sites masquerade as the official place to get one as if they were the embassy or govt approved. My Mom got her China Visa here and pointed me to go there. Nothing like a personal referral! We both worked with Addi, most likely the youngest female there and she spoke english which made it easier for since my mandarin is not pristine. Not very personable, though I am not saying she is unfriendly, just a kind of no nonsense, efficient, get my request/transaction done type of deal which is fine with me too. While the non rush Visa estimation takes ballpark 2-3 weeks, Addi got me my Visa in under 2 weeks which is much appreciated for somewhere around $400ish. Very happy as I am writing this review from Chongqing right now!

I was worried I had to jump through a bunch of obstacles but not only did they make the whole…read moreprocess simple but my visa came in like 2 weeks. I seriously highly recommend Lin, she was very kind and communicative, everyone else there is also very nice. Thank you Lin!!!!

After spending hours scouring Expedia, Travelocity and Kayak, came up empty-handed. Are you tired…read moreof searching the web every day to score a good deal on your vacation or business travel? You will never look back after using Travel Services. I am so glad i found them and have never looked back. The staff is great and friendly. Mark was excellent to work with. He always responded to phone calls/emails promptly and was extremely clear and thorough with expectations. I was given great prices and a lot of great suggestions, I have wondered why I haven't gone to a travel agent before. If you are doing any complicated trip at all, go to this travel agent. Do yourself a favor: relax with a cold beverage while they search through the airline flight schedules and find you the best deals. They always find great rates (even better than Expedia at times). I highly recommend Travel Services by Mark and will definitely use his services in the future!

Travel Services (Mark Johnson) is absolutely brilliant when it come to helping clients with their…read morepersonal travel. He is a trusted adviser, friendly, patient, smart, and very skilled when it comes to making your dream travel plans. He's been repeatedly able to save his clients sizable amounts of time and money. Highly recommended!!!!

Very helpful, but cater to mandarin Cantonese speakers, my wife speaks mandarin that is why we went…read morethere. Reminded me off when I was in China, very direct, but very quick!

We were heading to our trip to 6 different countries in Asia and needed a couple visa's to…read moredifferent countries such as China and Vietnam. Upon arriving, we were greeted by a lady that was able to answer some questions. The reason why I am giving a 2 star is lack of knowledge or response to some questions asked. I asked if we needed a Cambodia visa (in which you don't you can get it on arrival) and they answered that we did and that it had to go through the embassy. Another gentlemen also grumbled and said "you need advance notice a month and a half might not be enough". The pricing was also significantly higher than many other places that we decided to go to. We ended up going to Holiday China and we liked the experience there much more. Holiday China was honest with us and quoted us with great prices, was able to get our visa in a week, and was able to provide us detail about our trip. Meh, not that impressed mostly because of inaccurate information and pricing.

Alaska, Juneau to Juneau cruise this year. Fabulous experience. Crew was awesome, knowledgeable,…read morefriendly, fun! Food was top notch. Two new adventures every day. Comfortable (though not luxurious) quarters. Would definitely recommend! Smaller ships allow for getting up close and personal with glaciers and deep into fjords. So. Much. Fun.

The pluses: Amazing food. Amazing food. And amazing food. Also, some talented naturalists and…read moreoutdoor guides. BUT, a few big drawbacks: The boat, the Safari Endeavor, was very old and not as advertised. The sales literature said it was renovated 11 years ago. Patently untrue. The boat was built in 1984 and looks and vibrates like it was built 40 years ago, too. I also felt I was patronized constantly as an older person. I'm 65, in terrific shape, hike regularly and bike 20 miles daily. I was told ridiculous things like, "Let's give the seal lions room," as if they don't know how to swim, or "let's step back from the edge" of a viewing platform as if I were a toddler. Just not my vibe. Also, excursions that were advertised as two hours were cut short to 80 minutes at least three times. Our trip also had many people whose tickets were comped, including the large family of the cruise director, which lent an odd air of missed privilege to the adventure. It didn't help that Alaska is melting; for the money, I would recommend Patagonia 100 times to Alaska. It's much more beautiful with exquisite blue glaciers that are still visible. Or for old spruce trees, visit the Boundary Waters of Northern Minnesota. If you do go to Alaska, I'd find another small ship operator with vessels that are worth the dollar charged. The Endeavor needs to be retired.

I needed an Australian tourist visa. What should have been a straightforward online procedure…read moredevolved into a nightmare of incompatible devices and software issues. Now I was scared as my large time cushion for a visa evaporated. Fortunately Nora Zikaite of Travel Visa Pro came to the rescue. She was calm, competent, and had a wonderful, professional can-do attitude. She helped me get my visa quickly--THANK YOU! THANK YOU for the peace-of-mind as I count down to my bucket-list trip! I highly recommend Nora and Travel Visa Pro!!

Excellent service. They were very clear about what the different options are and helped me pick an…read moreoption that best served my needs. They helped me with the paperwork and I received my documents in a timely manner!