For my first ever cruise, we chose the 'Quantum of the Sea' 5 days by Royal Cruises as it was a…read moremedium sized ship going to Mexico; good for people reluctant to cruise and get sea sick. It was pretty steady that I didn't really need motion sickness meds. I have been always scared to take a cruise. I am a land vacationer person. Watching the Titanic movie, that was my fear...LOL. My friend did the preparations but there were many hiccups. The app was decent to use. We flew to Long Beach airport which was the closest to the port and the earliest flight in case of delays plus lots of empty seats and no crowds. It's a smaller airport but I would rather be closer than going to LAX. It s too traffic there and unpredictable. Arriving, the entrance procedure was smooth. Make sure to bring your passport and ticket. We actually were able to get on the ship as we had a lunch reservation for our group. We had balcony rooms in the sixth floor, I would recommend anything above the seventh floor to avoid the emergency pod views. All the restaurant and activities reservations were done on the Royal app. All purchases on the ship was through the ship card given to you. No cash transactions. Every one of the staff was friendly and helpful. There were a few pool sections. The back of the ship pool was more for adults. The middle pools were more for kids. There was rock climbing, surf pools, bumper cars, pool, racket courts, a theater where price is right was done, there were a few bars for karaoke or live bands. So many activities for everyone. This trip was more for relaxation after a very hectic two weeks. I think this ship is good for all ages. We did a few activities. Departing the ship can be hectic but I would recommend to leave the room before 8am, head to the breakfast buffet and leave as late as possible so the elevators are not as crowded. We took a later flight just for this. Take a taxis then uber as it's a fixed rate. And Enjoy! [34R,2026]

This is my second Cruise with Royal Caribbean. Another great experience with them! The staff is…read morebeyond helpful, wonderful and friendly They go above and beyond. We had a balcony room on the 10th floor, our state room attendant was great and left our room very clean Every time we were out and about exploring. I have been on 3 Carnival cruises, and I will never go back to them. They were great, but the crowd is just a no! they make you never want to go back. I'm sure you've seen the footage on the news. From the main dining room to the specialty restaurants, the staff is what makes this Cruise, a memorable one. I don't have one bad thing to say about Royal. We got the drink package which pays for itself after the fourth drink. I can't wait to take another Cruise!

Very efficient service always on time. Smooth travel to Catalina and back. There's a full bar on…read moreboard. Be sure to approve half an hour early time from San Pedro to Catalina is 70 minutes.

We recently took the Catalina Express to Two Harbors and had a great experience. Booking the…read moretickets and downloading the QR code was easy, and once we arrived at the terminal, everything went smoothly. The crew onboard did a great job. On the outbound trip, the weather was beautiful and the ride was smooth. The return trip was much windier, but the crew let us know in advance so we could be prepared. We appreciated their communication and professionalism throughout the trip.

Don't do it, I had the most horrible, expensive, experience ever with Linda M. and there is NO…read moreREFUND when the driver and tour guide don't show up. Get a professional, who knows about your destination, not a fake who ruins a very expensive trip. You can NEVER get that time, money, and trip back. Linda will not refund your money. She will make you sign a ( no money back ) contract BE AWARE AND BOOK IT YOURSELF ! She will not help you when your long away from home and already paid ! DON'T let her sell you a Yalla Tour package either BE AWARE !!

My friend is in with me for the 12-21-12 trip to the Chichen Itza Pyramids. We stopped by this…read moremorning to take a look at updated airfare. Beach Travel was still closed=( But we will be back to close this deal.

I can't say enough good things about Harbor breeze cruises. They are even going to be offering jet…read moreski paddle board and paddle boat rentals this summer the 45 minute cruise is such a pleasure. I'll post more pictures soon. I'm going on another one. I love the snack bar and bar. There's a bathroom on board and the crew is fun and lively. If you have a party with a bunch of people or friends, this is a great way to get everyone on a boat for less than an hour and go back to what you're doing and enjoy all the beautiful sites and scenery, and beautiful parks of San Pedro.

We came in a day early to see and enjoy LA before our cruise. We decided to take a tour of the…read moreHarbor. Very affordable and the captain gave great history about the different spots he went by. There were drinks and snacks to purchase on board. I noticed almost everyone didn't tip?!?! So just a heads up. It's always a polite thing to do to tip your crew! You don't have to go crazy but anything it's just a nice gesture. Also they also offer whale watching at an affordable price. I have always wanted to do that and will definitely book that when we are back in LA in a few months.

Sean and his team created an amazing once in a lifetime tour of Cuzco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu…read morefor my sister and I just a few weeks ago. The tailored, bespoked tour was created in conjunction with my sister, who had done her research on the region, but Sean recommended sites and places that we could have never found on our own. We were pretty adamant about having close encounters with llamas and alpacas, which we were told would be strolling along the streets of Cuzco- umm, not true. Thankfully, his team knew just where we could feed them up close and personal and learn more about them. Julio, our guide for the 3 days was knowledgeable, friendly and so very conscientious- at certain parts of the tour, we were traveling alone, and he'd give us super clear instructions as well as call and check in on us several times, especially knowing that we couldn't speak any Spanish. Julio, being a local from the region also knew all the little ins and outs of the places we explored, including best spots for photography. Americo, our driver for the tour did not speak English, but you wouldn't have even known that. He was so friendly, warm and again, concientious. And can we chat about his dressing? So chic and dapper! My sis and I wish he was our warm and friendly uncle we could visit in the highlands...! For a bespoked, tailored tour package, Adventures to Peru was very affordable, professional and a great value. Sean was very diligent in responding to all our queries (silly or otherwise) in a timely and respectful manner. He even met up with us the day prior to our tour to hand us tickets and go through instructions again. And his team was truly top notch. I highly recommend traveling through Peru with Adventures to Peru for the best, most detailed, interesting experience.

When my girlfriend said her budget for a 9 day trip was $1000.00, I thought it couldn't be done,…read morebut with Sean's patience and professionalism, we talked about what elements were crucial and what we could skip or minimize and he pulled the rabbit out of the hat. We had an amazing adventure starting in Lima, heading to Cuzco, exploring the Sacred Valley, a train ride to Aquas Calientes, a day at Machu Picchu, time to Explore and hike, a river raft excursion that had us laughing for two hours straight. The hotels were clean, the staff was friendly. Every guide we had was professional, courteous and on time. Every airport we visited had a smiling face to greet us holding a sign with our names on it. Trust me when you don't speak the language, it's a really nice luxury. I felt really well taken care of the entire trip. Sean even called our hotel room to touch base one evening about half way through. His insight is priceless on aspects like travel time, flight schedules, tipping guidelines, and altitude sickness possibilities. He ordered our trip so that we'd be at our best when we got to Machu Picchu. He built in down time just when we needed it. I'd never return to Peru without his insight, but I feel like a left a small piece of my heart there. Thank you so much Sean.

Travel Savvy's team has been helping me plan trips for years!!!!! They've built some of the most…read morefun itineraries for my family and I. Our last one was just in January to Thailand and we did everything from the city tours to hiking with the elephants in Chiang Mai and then spending some time in Phuket for some scuba diving! I just booked another one with them for our family vacation over winter break.. I cannot wait! It's so organized and the app they use is the best.

The 2025 Long Beach Scuba Show is my first scuba convention, and wow what an event! A great mix of…read morevendors selling gear, dive shops/resorts showcasing their liveaboard trips and resort trips, there was even an indoor pool for people that wanted to discover scuba! As it was a convention, there were a lot of informational brochures and swag to be had. And the gear- wow! I didn't buy any major pieces of kit, just accessories but it totaled over $300! It took an event like this to make me realize that I've been diving for quite a while now (8 years & 855 dives). Out of the 10 international dive trips I've been on, 8 of the resorts/liveaboards had an exhibit here, and the other 2 destinations had neighboring resorts with exhibits here. Great event, one to repeat and recommend! Next year's Scuba Show is 30-31 May 2026, let's go!

Great venue to hang out with the LA scuba community and get a chance to win free trips as well as…read moretry out new gear each year. Admission is very reasonable at $15/day exhibit only but given parking is about the same would try to carpool if possible. Given you can spend hours browsing, signing up for drawings or getting great deals on equipment from the shops present there's always something. The free seminars have actually been useful with more underwater photography and safety related sessions lately. Overall good for new and returning divers alike.

She saved us hundreds on park tickets in Orlando! She is thorough and does all her research and…read morecompares everything in charts to make it easier for you. She's your travel assistant and will do everything from searching to booking and creating a trip tracker that includes all your expenses and bookings to stay organized. Can't recommend her enough as you'll save so much by using her services from beginning until the end!

​Five stars for Nikki at The NIX Big Travels! She did an incredible job helping us plan and secure…read morea brilliant deal for our Royal Caribbean cruise. Nikki made sure we didn't miss out on any available discounts, saving us both time and money. We will definitely be booking another trip through her in the future. Highly recommend!