First Pick Travel

10.3 km

She has booked our last 5-6 vacations and what an awesome job. She dots every I and crosses every…read moreT. Personal attention beyond compare. Don't change a thing . She's "Top Shelf" all the way!

From the owner: A travel agency dedicated to providing top-notch customer service and the best competitive prices…read morein the market place. Specializing in global cultural cruises and land tours, river cruises, and luxury based travel. Certified Hawaiian travel consultant and cruise specialist with 17 plus years in the industry.

River Cruising in Style! #RiverCruising #AMAWaterways #Viking #Avalon #Tauck #Europe

AVALON RIVER CRUISE - Holland

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Denville Travel

4.2 km

A Trip That Started as a 2-3 Experience... but Turned Into a 5 Thanks to Sarah…read more I want to share my honest experience because it truly reflects the impact that the right agent can make. When I first booked my Disney vacation, things were a little rocky. Communication wasn't as smooth as I had hoped, and if I'm being transparent, my experience was shaping up to be maybe a 2-3 star review. But then my reservation was transferred over to Sarah, and everything completely turned around -- to the point that I can confidently leave a 5-star review. From the moment Sarah stepped in, she was attentive, organized, and incredibly supportive. This trip was for my daughter's 3rd birthday, so every detail mattered to me. Sarah made sure I felt heard, understood, and taken care of. She always responded quickly, explained things clearly, and helped me navigate every step of planning a Disney vacation -- from dining and park days to special birthday touches. What stood out most was her genuine care. She didn't just "do the job"; she went above and beyond to make sure our trip would be magical, memorable, and stress-free. She checked on things i was worried about, handled changes with ease, and made me feel confident in every decision. I'm extremely grateful my reservation ended up with her. She truly saved the experience for us, and she represents your company beautifully. Because of Sarah, what began as a 2-3 star situation became a full 5-star experience. Thank you, Sarah, for everything -- and I highly recommend her to anyone planning a Disney trip through this company.

From the owner: Setting sail or exploring on land, our travel team is dedicated to offering a plethora of…read moreactivities for an unforgettable vacation.

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Adventures By Tracy Dream Vacations

11.5 km

Tracy goes above and beyond to make our vacations perfect ! Affordable and personal . She thinks of…read moreall the extra touch's to make a trip great . And takes care of all the details so you don't have to worry about anything

From the owner: Cruises, Land Destinations, All Inclusive Resorts. We are part of the largest vacation retailer in…read morethe United States, We can guarantee you insider savings with special fares, rates, and offers.

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Linderhof Palace

Expedia CruiseShipCenters

3.4

(5 reviews)

6.5 km

My cruise consultant, Annette at the Jacaranda office is professional, personable, and also…read morecompetent. She has worked with me on several cruises in a land tour through Gate 1.

I have used Expedia CruiseShipCenter Venice for years. They are professional, knowledgeable and…read morealways have my best interests in mind. They even call me just to say Happy Birthday! No sales talk, just checking in to wish me a great day. Wonderful, kind-hearted, honest people. ...and they save me a lot of money on each booking compared with online agencies. During the COVID-19 event, many were on hold for hours with those online agencies only to get disconnected. I called my Expedia CruiseShipCenters agent. She picked up on the first ring and took care of my reservation in a matter of minutes. I'd pay extra for that service!

Venice Pines Travel

2.0

6.5 km

Kurt Shearer owns this travel agency. After paying for our latest trip and returned from the trip,…read morehe has never called or emailed to inquire how the trip went. He offers no customer service. Will never use his travel agency again

Great Day Boat Tours

(17 reviews)

5.6 km

If you're looking to create one of those "this is what Florida is all about" days, Great Day Boat…read moreTours with Captain Jenn delivers exactly that--and then some. From the moment we stepped aboard, the experience felt effortless and personalized. Captain Jenn guided us smoothly from Venice out into the Gulf and down toward Stump Pass, where we enjoyed relaxed beach time and some incredible shelling on Peterson Island. It felt like our own private slice of paradise. After a quick and easy shore lunch, we cruised up Lemon Bay and through the Intracoastal back to Venice, taking in beautiful views the entire way. What truly made the day special, though, was Jenn herself--she connected with every member of our family, kept the energy light and fun, and captured so many great photos that we'll treasure for years. It's rare to find an experience that feels both professionally run and genuinely personal. This was one of those days you wish you could bottle up and repeat. Highly recommend--this is a must-do if you're in the Venice area and want a perfect day on the water.

Captain Eric and Jenn are kind, very knowledgeable, and make your experience amazing! This was an…read moreaffordable, safe, and super fun way to enjoy a personalized and private time out on the water with family or friends! Captain Jenn is even on the lookout for photo opps the whole time! highly recommend choosing great day for your boat tours in Venice!

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Nokomis Sarasota Casey Key

Clean rooms, good location, shop for a discount/sale as all hotels in this area are pricey. Nice…read morepool in back. Breakfast ok, but nothing special.

Very nice place to stay that's minutes from the famous beaches. Parking is easy as well as there…read moreis a wendys across the parking lot. Wawa next door for fuel and food as well. I will be back next time for sure AAA+++

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Banyan House

From the moment we walked in until we left everything was perfect…read more The restaurant is in tuned to making your experience wonderful. We had reservations and were seated promptly. Lemon with water was presented to us right away. From that point on we were well cared for. The food was excellent. The plate presentation was gorgeous and the food well prepared. All four of the meals that were ordered were out of this world.

Cute restaurant. Loved the decor. Quiet quaint location. The front of house greeter was just the…read moresweetest, smiling at us through the window as we approached the entrance. So welcoming! We were quickly lead to a table way in the back but facing a glass window allowing us a nice view of the lake. Our waitress was not the best....drinks took a bit to arrive, bread was provided halfway through drinks, right before our food arrived, and we felt kind of rushed. My husband was really bothered by the smell of fish. It wasn't the pleasant smell of a nice fish dish cooking, more like the smell of raw fish in a fish shop. I noticed it but it didn't get to me like it affected him. The food was good, but nothing memorable. There isn't a lot of Gluten Free options. I never hold that against any restaurant just thought I'd mention it for us unfortunate folks that can't have Gluten. If we happened to be in the area we'd probably go back for drinks and apps at the bar but would make a special trip.

Sofa area into breakfast nook and kitchen. View of private terrace.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota

Very disappointing experience at Hampton Inn & Suites Venice Bayside South Sarasota. My father…read morerecently suffered a stroke and accidentally booked our room for the wrong date due to his vision and cognitive limitations. When we arrived and explained the situation, the front desk and management showed little to no compassion and were extremely defensive instead of trying to help us find a solution. We understood the mistake was ours, but the lack of empathy and poor customer service made the situation much worse. We were forced to pay for another room that same night, and the way everything was handled left a terrible impression on our entire family. Unfortunately, this experience has completely discouraged us from staying with this hotel brand again.

I stay here on business from time to time. It is a great for a quiet and comfortable stay. I…read moreparticularly like the one bedroom suites. They have two TVs, lots of room to lounge, a small kitchen, two bathroom sinks, and a walk-in shower. The location is close enough to a few restaurants and mini-marts. Highly recommended.

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Venice Beach Villas

My boyfriend booked us here for my birthday trip in July. It was so adorable! Full size fridge…read more Comfortable bed. Very cozy! The staff were so nice and welcoming. It's a straight shot, maybe 10 min walk if that to the beach. Walk the other way, you're minutes from the restaurants and shops. We were able to go Caspersen Beach and Blind Pass at Manasota Key easily. Short drives. We drove an hour to Sanibel too. We will definitely stay there again. They had beach sifters for shark teeth, all kinds of beach things you can borrow. Chairs, umbrellas, even bicycles. We love the location and how quaint it is.

We stayed 11 days in one of these units. It was a great location with easy access to spring…read moretraining games and beaches. The pool wasn't heated so we didn't use it. We would walk down to the beach and view the sunset. Laundry is on site, but bring your own quarters. It doesn't take credit cards and you might not be able to get change on site. The other residents were very nice and the unit was clean

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Julie S.

7 years ago

My husband and I have use Jeff and Diane of First Pick Travel for the past 10 years! They have been our "go to" travel agents for booking our cruises! They go above and beyond to make sure everything is exactly how you want it to be!!! When our "Bucket List" trips come up in the future it is First Pick Travel I will be calling to organize the trips!!!! read more

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