Our First Cruise Couldn't Have Been Better…read more My wife and I had never taken a cruise before, so choosing the right cruise line, itinerary, and land package felt overwhelming. Working with Joan Lovell at Advantage Travel turned what could have been a stressful planning process into an enjoyable experience from start to finish. Joan was incredibly patient and responsive throughout the entire planning process. We had plenty of questions--often on weekends when we finally had time to sit down and plan--and she was always there with prompt, helpful answers. At one point during our trip, I made a somewhat frantic call because I wasn't sure where we were supposed to be going next. Joan calmly re-sent our updated itinerary (which I later realized I hadn't read as carefully as I should have!) and got us back on track in minutes. Joan also helped us select the cruise line that best matched our travel style. During the trip, we talked with passengers from several other cruise lines and asked why they had chosen theirs. One person said they primarily cruised because they received free cruises through casino gambling. We never even set foot in the casino--that simply isn't who we are. Joan understood what we were looking for and recommended a cruise line that proved to be the perfect fit. We couldn't have been happier with the experience. We extended our Alaska cruise with a three-night land tour and also added hotel stays before and after the trip. Joan's hotel selections exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed beautiful rooms with outstanding views--including one on the top floor of a 17-story hotel in Anchorage. In talking with other travelers on our tour, none of them had accommodations with views like ours. Those thoughtful touches made an already memorable vacation even more special. Looking back, it's hard to imagine planning this trip without Joan's expertise. She anticipated details we never would have thought about, answered every question with patience and professionalism, and made our first cruise adventure smooth, relaxing, and memorable. If you're considering a cruise or any major vacation, I can recommend Joan Lovell at Advantage Travel without hesitation. We couldn't have asked for a better travel advisor and are already looking forward to working with her again.

Joan is great. She really does help before, during, and after your trip. Best travel agent that…read morewe've ever had the pleasure of working with. Will choose her again in the future!

Outstanding professionals to work with. Helped organize a family river cruise with members from…read moredifferent locations. All went off perfectly. Kept us informed and was very responsive to any questions and concerns. Their hands-on approach made for a memorable family event. I definitely recommend them for your travel needs.

Steve & Lisa Fermi, our advisors, not only exceeded our expectations in planning prior to our…read moreholiday, they also greatly exceeded our needs during our month-long Italian adventure! They were professional and very responsive to our needs as we navigated through our trip. Each segment of our trip involved lodging, site seeing activities and transportation which was skillfully arranged and booked in advance. From our cultural and historical time spent in Florence, to time in our Tuscany villa, beautiful and relaxing cruise and romantic stay in Venice; truly an Experience of a Lifetime! Thank you Steve & Lisa !! We will definitely be using them again and referring friends & family your way.

Diana is wonderful, we booked a few trips with her and every single one was amazing. Her caring…read moreways will never be forgotten and we look forward to booking the next trip soon. Thank you Diana for making our trip wonderful

Dianna has provided me and my family exceptional service throughout the years, we have been on nine…read moretrips that have been full of memories, relaxation, and happiness. Dianna "Mom Loves Travel Agency" is my go to she is always available to answer my question and provide me with the best deal! She is reliable and always exceed my expectations at fairly cost! All the trips I've been on I was able to experience excursions in the caves of Cancun, snorkeling in Cabo, and beautiful dinners and bikes rides in Hawaii. Booking with Dianna is a lifetime investment that isn't going to disappoint!

Our family summer getaway to Sonoma wine country was even better by having the good fortune of…read moresnagging Charles Meyer as our driver and tour guide. Charles was prompt, reliable, and added great depth to the enjoyment of our trip. It was more than just tasting wine, it became an immersive experience in the history, culture, and lifestyle of the valley and area through Charles' knowledge. He suggested a winery that was a personal favorite and it ended up being our favorite visit! We cannot recommend Charles enough.

Soooo we're long overdo on this review but we've been to Napa/Sonoma twice now and both times we…read morewere lucky enough to have Charles Meyer as our driver! Charles is punctual, kind, professional, knowledgeable of the area and an absolute gentlemen. We worked with him on our honeymoon and then again two years later. We even recommended him to another couple that are friends of ours and they had nothing but good things to say about him. Thank you so much for your hospitality and for always taking care of us. We always enjoy our days with you and love that we can stop and eat lunch together at the local places. We appreciate you very much and look forward to seeing you next time! All the best, Jeff and Susie Gruebele from Florida.

Can't say enough positive about Eric. He planned our trip to Juneau Alaska from a car pickup at…read morethe house, to airline reservations. excursions, and pickup from the airport in Sacramento right down to the smallest detail. we went whale watching, zip lining, dog sledding, float rafting to the Mendenhall glacier, rode the tram up Mt Robert's.......a truly fabulous & memorable trip without a hitch. Thank you Eric. I Highly recommend Sapphire Journeys to anyone in the market for a travel agent.

Mark did an incredible job working with us to understand what we are looking for given our budget…read more He went above and beyond to make sure he met every need for both of us, and was even willing to walk away from the business when I found a different deal that might've made more sense. He took care of all booking, negotiating, etc, and even checked in during the trip that it met expectations. 10/10 working with Sapphire and Mark to book your ideal travel.

Took Avon Shuttle to SFO and had great service. Avon arrived early to pick us up and dropped us off…read moreat the airport. When they picked us up he talked us through, over the phone, where to go to get picked up at SFO. It was simple and easy!

Even though he arrived on time, his following distance in the rain was insufficient for conditions…read more Several times we narrowly avoided being hit from behind due to his need to brake with the close following distance. We won't be using them again. The idea is NOT to get injured before you get to the airport.

Mike is simply incredible. After planning a long distance wedding for over a year, the last thing I…read morewanted was to fully plan my own honeymoon. My (now) husband and I love Napa wine and had decided to start our honeymoon there. I found Mike by googling travel agent in Napa, and I cannot express how happy I am that his name came up first. One of my favorite things about Mike is how responsive he is. From the moment we found him, he has been available every step of the way. I knew I liked him before I even realized just how good he is at what he does. He gave us recommendations on where to stay in Napa, and he personalized his own favorites for us based on what information we told him. Since we had never been to California at all before, his recommendations were critical to us. He had a very reasonable fee to book a full itinerary for us and set up the transportation and all of our boutique winery tastings. Do yourself a favor, and let the man work his magic if you really want to be in for a treat in terms of wine tasting. He knows some amazing wineries that are 'off the beaten path', and he can even get you super personalized experiences with winemakers and/or owners, depending on what you like and availability. We were so incredibly impressed with our itinerary, and we would absolutely use him again in a heartbeat.

We had a fantastic time in Napa because of Michaels help. All wineries were excellent as well as…read morethe restaurants, hotel, and transportation arranged by him. Highly recommend using him. Many thanks!!

Walt has always been our go-to for transportation. His reliability, professionalism, and commitment…read moreto providing a safe and comfortable experience have made him our family's first choice for years. Walt drove me to my very first homecoming dance, picked me up when I came home for R&R during my first overseas deployment, and now, years later, he's giving our kids rides. It's pretty special to have someone you've trusted through so many different stages of life. If you're looking for reliable, safe, and professional transportation, we highly recommend Walt!

After my sister's flight to Reno got cancelled, I started looking for a car transportation company…read moreand found Watkins brothers. What a great company. Thanks for such a safe and smooth experience. He even brought blankets from home for the kids. Highly recommend them!