Always a great experience. Mary is top notch. She goes above and beyond your expectations.read more

I took my daughter on a relaxing trip for her 21st birthday and decided to use a travel agent. Mary…read morecame highly recommended and she did not disappoint. She took the time to get to know us and the experience we wanted. She gave excellent suggestions for excursions and restaurants. The sunset dinners on the beach were breathtaking. Even when we had an emergency she calmly and conveniently switched our plans around for us so we would still have the opportunity to enjoy everything. She was a joy to work with. Simply amazing! I will definitely be using her services again.

Michelle is the best! She helped me create a great family…read morevacation to Disneyland! She was so helpful! She answered any and all questions that I had about our trip. We look forward to working with her again for our next family vacation!

My travel agent retired and I had to find a new one. I didn't know how to start because the travel…read moreagent I had was beyond great. She was there every step of the way. If something went wrong, at any time, I knew she would make it better without hesitation. I spoke with several travel agents after her retirement, but I had to say... thanks but no thanks. THEN I found Michelle Wentland with "Looking Forward Travel". My spark came back. If you are looking to travel without worry Michelle is the person to call. Michelle gives you the confidence of trust. Look no further Michelle is your gift.

I have rarely used a travel agent but when telling a friend ( who travels a lot) about taking a…read moreViking river cruise he urged me to talk to David Peltin at Flair Travel. I contacted David and he booked our trip and solved problems that arose. Our air flights were also done by Viking and David found much better connections than what Viking booked. Also , he fixed our seat assignments when my wife and I were put in different rows . I found him to be knowledgeable, professional and respectful. Will definitely use him again. Terry

I had a great experience with David and Flair Travel. They responded quickly, timely and was very…read moreforthcoming with suggestions. While I decided to not use them for my cruise, I will consider them for other travels. Thanks again!

I've been using Boutique Travel for over 10 years, and I can't imagine planning a trip without…read morethem. What keeps me coming back is their ability to create truly bespoke experiences. Ellen has an incredible ability to tailor experiences, which makes each trip feel uniquely mine. She always finds the perfect balance by incorporating culinary, cultural, and art experiences that I love, along with athletic and outdoor activities that keep things active and engaging. It never feels one dimensional. I've used BT's services to book trips to Africa numerous times. Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Uganda are just a few examples.. Each destination has offered something completely unique, and Ellen has hit the itineraries right out of the park. Gorilla trekking in Uganda was a once in a lifetime experience, and visiting the Skeleton Coast in Namibia felt like stepping into another world. In Botswana, I was lucky enough to see leopards up close, which is so rare and exciting! I have also vacationed in Tahiti three times, and each time has been magical and different! Most recently, my husband and I just got back from an incredible trip to Rangiroa, and we are already talking about exploring more islands on our next visit. Looking ahead, I am starting to plan a trip to Japan, and I will definitely be working with Boutique Travel again to put together the itinerary. Their attention to detail, creativity, and ability to truly understand what we are looking for makes every trip seamless and unforgettable. Highly recommend!

Ellen/Boutique travel is fantastic. She helped us book our Honeymoon to Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora…read moreBora. She is a pleasure to work with, listens to our wants and needs, and gives you her honest opinion on what is/isnt worth it on the trip. He advice/expertise is unmatched.

These travel consultants will get you great rates!! They do a great job of finding the cheapest…read moreflights out of the country while also getting you a good seat. The good seat is a non-negotiable when you're on such a long flight and they make sure your good seat won't cost you haha. They also do internal Europe flights! Their office is located in the Richmond - Berkeley - El Cerrito - Vallejo area but they can help you regardless of where you live!

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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.

Odd. Kathy returned my call. I needed help with four sets of travel plans. She gave me helpful…read moreinformation about 1, made plane reservation about another one. Gave information about a third - but never followed up and neglected to return my call. Kathy seemed knowledgeable and adept with the on-line tools.

On my recent trip with my son to Rome and Naples, Kathy was invaluable. She provided loads of free…read moreadvice on how to book attractions and transport. But most importantly, she booked our hotels. I wanted to keep to a budget, but I wanted to be somewhere central. Kathy found us very comfortable, charming, affordable, centrally-located hotels in Rome and Naples, staffed by absolutely lovely people. I haven't worked with a travel agent in a long time, but from now on, I will consult Kathy on any travel plans. She's brilliant!

We had the pleasure to work with Irene for our 2nd international travel needs, this time to…read moreThailand. Thailand has been on our "bucket list" and being invited to a Thai wedding provided the incentive to make Thailand our next international destination. From the moment we contacted Irene, we knew were would be in good hands (was there any doubt?)! After providing responses to Irene's questionnaire regarding our interests and desires about Thailand (along with several emails, text messages, and phone conversations), she provided an excellent itinerary that included flights, private tours, private drivers to and from airports, superb accommodations, and expert guides. During our 5 nights in Bangkok, Irene curated a centrally located hotel in Bangkok, an informal food tour in Chinatown, and an exceptionally knowledgeable local guide to introduce us to the some of the most historically important temples in Bangkok and Ayutthaya. During our first 4 nights in Chiang Mai, Irene curated a modern-styled hotel minutes away from the legendary Night Market (a must experience). We had the pleasure of touring Chiang Mai and the hills of Doi Inthanon National Park with an experienced and friendly local guide. There is no substitute to having a local guide to provide insights and knowledge about Thai culture, food, and history. Additionally, Irene had arranged a private cooking class where we prepared 7 Northern Thailand dishes, all delicious!! Our last 3 nights were spent at the Onsen at Moncham, a Japanese-themed retreat in the mountains before returning home. Although Irene provided many options for our destinations/events and hotels, our itinerary was completely customizable and ultimately, our choice. Whether you want to experience Thailand on the beaten or unbeaten path, but with comfort, reliability, and service, let Irene at Travel Darlings handle your needs!

UPDATE 2026: We worked with Irene again to plan an ambitious three-week-long family trip to Korea…read moreand Japan. Another banger. The accommodations were fantastic, the tour and restaurant recommendations were perfect, and the friendly guides helped us get as much exposure as possible to both of these incredible cultures. Irene once again took the time to understand exactly what we wanted out of this trip, then presented us with curated options to choose from. It was the best of both worlds: she helped our vision come to life rather than just selling us a prepackaged itinerary, while also gently guiding us towards options she knew we'd prefer.

I am writing to express our sincere appreciation for the exceptional service provided by Michael…read moreMcKay. His dedication and responsiveness truly went above and beyond our expectations. He was very patient with our group of 11 trying to decide what cruise line we should pick. Michael answered all of our questions in a quick and timely manner, ensuring that we were always informed and confident in our decisions. What truly stood out was his commitment to customer satisfaction--he even took the time to call us over the weekend, outside of regular working hours, to let us know that an upgrade we were interested in had become available and to ask if we would like to proceed. This level of attentiveness and care is rare and highly commendable. He is the best travel agent we have ever had and we want to thank him for his outstanding service.

Allison Conrad was more than helpful. She went above and beyond to make my trip happen on short…read morenotice. Even when I had to reschedule the trip she was more than happy to assist in rearranging everything. She was so professional and knowledgeable, she created an itinerary based on just a few things I told her I was interested in doing. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to travel. I personally look forward to using her as my travel agent again in the future. Thank you Allison for all your kindness and attention to detail!

My wife and I decided about a year ago to go on a cruise (1st cruise) for the both of us. Not…read morereally sure how to navigate the Princess website ourselves, we decided to reach out to a travel agent, we came across Julian @ Jules Getaways and we are happy we did. Julian took over from where we left off on the website and made all the arrangements for us. Valentine's Day we set sail from San Francisco on our way to San Diego and Ensenada and then back. The trip went off without a hitch, excursions were booked through Julian as well as upgrading to Princess plus on board the ship. Julian made sure we were well taking care of through the entire booking and was able to answer questions clearly and concisely when we asked. We will use Jules Getaways again!!

We decided to use a travel agent for our Japan trip in late 2025. He is super responsive and…read morehelpful both before and during the trip. There were a few hiccups, however, nothing major. Highly recommended