Disappointing Costco Travel Transportation Experience -- Do Not Recommend…read more We booked a travel package through Costco Travel for our honeymoon, which included transportation to and from the Cancun airport and our hotel. While the hotel itself was great, the transportation experience was absolutely horrible and put a damper on the start of our honeymoon. When we arrived at the Cancun airport, the transportation company was supposed to be displaying a Costco logo so we could easily identify them. They were not, which made it difficult to find our transportation. Unfortunately, things got much worse on the way to the hotel. Our shuttle broke down on the side of the road, leaving us stranded in another country in approximately 90° heat. The driver told us another vehicle would arrive in 5 minutes. Five minutes passed, and we were told it would be another 5 minutes. This continued, and we ultimately waited about an hour for another shuttle to arrive. Being stranded on the side of the road for an hour during what was supposed to be the beginning of our honeymoon was extremely stressful and unacceptable. This was a terrible way to start what should have been a special trip. After returning home, we contacted Costco Travel and were initially assured that they would make it up to us. After a lot of back-and-forth, however, the only compensation offered was $37 -- the amount that the transportation company had refunded to Costco. Costco did not provide any additional compensation, despite our request for a Costco gift card to acknowledge the poor experience. We expected much better from Costco, especially as loyal Executive members. The transportation company provided a terrible experience, and Costco's response afterward was equally disappointing. DO NOT BOOK TRANSPORTATION THROUGH COSTCO TRAVEL. The hotel was great, but the transportation service and Costco's handling of the situation were extremely disappointing.

I booked a car through Costco Travel with Budget and received a confirmation. But when it was time…read moreto pick up the car, Budget told me they had no cars available and canceled/refused the reservation. I called Costco Travel for help, but they only sent me back to Budget. In the end, I had to rent another car through Turo at the last minute and pay more. Very disappointing experience. A confirmed reservation should mean the car is available, or Costco Travel should help find a real solution.

Beware if you receive a promo offer from PTP travel, Issaquah, WA, (a.k.a., Pennies To Paradise)…read more They send out postcards promising free airfares along with hotel stays if you call 1-888-639-6990 and mention their promo code AAIS-0104. You are then told, in order to claim the gifts, you and your spouse must attend their 90 minute sales presentation for a travel club, American Travel Planners (ATP). During the presentation, a PTP salesperson is assigned to each couple and pressures them to sign up for the ATP club at an exorbitant up front fee which starts at $11k and gradually goes down to $2k as you resist. And this up front fee does not even include the annual fee for belonging to ATP. If you resist till the end, they do not give you the promo gift as promised, but instead, give you a certificate you must exchange for the travel tickets. This certificate, issued by Millennium Travel & Promotions, is a scam in itself. If you do a Google search you will find several posts on how that scam works. A good description of how that scam works is at this site: ( http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_Millennium_Travel_and_Promotions_legit ). I suspect ATP is a scam as well, though I could not find very much information on them. It is probably because their internet web site has only been in existence since October 2012 (probably not enough time for people who have been suckered into the club to know it yet). Their web site is a slick presentation, but if you examine it closely you should notice there is no information as to who the corporate entity is, nor where physically it is located. But, by researching the internet, you soon find a connection with Andrew Wunder of Sea To Ski Vacations LLC, Broomfield, Colorado. If you do an internet search on Sea To Ski Vacations, you will find they are involved in several travel scams. Getting back to PTP, I suspect they are a scam operation as well. During their presentation (which is held at a local hotel/inn) they lie about their offices and how long they have been doing business in the area. If you ask for a business card, what you get is their address & phone crudely printed on a regular sheet of paper. It lists their address as being 4580 Klahanie Dr SE PMB 514, Issaquah, WA 98029 and phone as (425) 457-0449. Their address is nothing more than a postal mail box. I suspect all these people & businesses operating these travel scams just keep changing their names and identities as their scams are exposed. But, it is vital for the public to expose their scams on sites like Yelp as soon as they appear. It may prevent many people from becoming victims of the fraud. Please do your part in exposing these and similar scams by posting relevant information to internet sites that others can find during their search.

My fiancé and I were exploring travel options at a Bridal Expo this past week and ended up meeting…read morewith Kade, who is so genuine and easy to talk to. We met over a video call, and from start to finish they were incredibly kind, genuine, and knowledgeable. They took the time to get to know us, asked about the kind of honeymoon we were dreaming of, and put together personalized travel options that fit our interests. They also walked us through their website, showed us how everything worked, explained the travel deals and perks, and broke down their membership pricing in a way that was easy to understand. At no point did we feel pressured or uncomfortable. They were patient with all of our questions and truly seemed to care about helping us, whether we signed up or not. That level of customer service is hard to find these days. We left the meeting with nothing but positive things to say and will be moving forward with them in the near future! If you're considering using a travel agency and want to work with people who are honest, welcoming, and genuinely invested in helping you plan an amazing trip, I would absolutely recommend giving them a chance. We hope to work with them in the future when the timing is right! And most of all we are recommending them to every family member and friend we have!

We have used Mary Valle to plan out and book several trips for ud, including a few weeks in…read moreIreland, and a couple of trips to New Zealand. On one trip she spent considerable time in arranging and then booking a number of B&Bs and Farmstays that we had already selected on our own, as well as interesting hotels. She is always available while we are traveling to make itinerary changes, or book additional accommodations, events, or specially accommodations, as well as airline changes, train tickets, ferry reservations, and such. After using Mary for a few trips she became rather intuitive about what we like or don't like. We wouldn't consider traveling without Mary's assistance. She is always just a text away. Dick and Paula Chase

I have used Mary Valle twice for our travel advisor and I will, indeed, reach out to her again for…read moreour next trip. Most recently Mary helped us plan and execute our trip to Italy. Our trip to discover my family in a small hamlet in Italy was magical. Mary was sensitive to our needs and chose an excellent driver who was prompt and courteous. We were not sure what to expect and when we got into this vintage 1600 town with just one commercial building; overwhelmed with the friendliness, and we ended up being there for almost 5 hours! When planning the trip, Mary listened to our needs and suggested 3-4 hotels at each place we stayed. She suggests hotels that cover a wide price range, so we are free to make the decision that suits our lifestyle and budget. Mary organized various transportation methods, including a train transport to Naples. Mary is someone I trust for suggestions to make our trips meaningful and stress free.

Kerry Seguin is the best! She saved our vacation!…read more Kerry helped us book a dream trip to the Caribbean, on Celebrity, and spent a ton of time helping us find just the right cabin. But a month later, we discovered that Celebrity had accidentally cancelled our reservation, and most of the cabins had been sold. The only ones available were for a much higher price. Kerry spent hours working with Celebrity, and was able to get a great cabin for us, at the original cost. If you need a terrific cruise consultant, who works for you, I highly recommend Kerry. Kerry Seguin (kseguin@expediacruises.com) Tel: 425-275-1178

Issaquah limousine service is an excellent choice for your airport town car service! I travel a lot…read morefor business and most of the time i need a town car pick up early in the morning. Drivers always arrive on time, in a luxury town car, or SUV, if I'm travelling with family. The rate is almost the same as most ridesharing companies, but the quality of service and vehicles is incompatible. It's been nothing but pleasure working with Issaquah Limousine Service, and I'm looking forward to use their services for a long time.

Excellent service. Great prices. Pick up and return airport transportation. They've come and…read morepicked us up at all hours of day in crazy weather. they communicate effectively and are always there to pick us up at the airport when we arrive. It's so much better than a tiny little Prius taxi. This is our "go to" for airport transportation.

Our family recently returned from a truly, Trip-of-a-Lifetime, in southern Africa…read more We began in Cape Town, then to Botswana for two safari camps, and then a short visit to Victoria Falls before heading home. The accommodations were lovely, the safaris were absolutely incredible, the staff were delightful, welcoming and helpful, and the food was so delicious! Khwai Leadwood was gorgeous, and every aspect (our Guide DT, host Nicco, chef CB, and all the staff, accommodation, food) was impeccable! Not to mention the amazing wildlife! We also loved our stay at Linynanti Bush Camp - we saw even MORE wildlife! Our Guide Joe, hostesses Jess and Selly, and all the staff were awesome and so down to earth. We loved how they ate meals with us, allowing us to get to know each other, and they were just SO MUCH FUN!! Truly, going to miss them all. We also met some lovely fellow travelers from all around the world. Ian and Lorna were fantastic! Their knowledge, guidance, attention to detail, and patience with us as first time travelers to Africa, made every aspect go so smoothly. We felt very well taken care of. I very highly recommend Ultimate Africa Safaris! ...and I can't wait to go again!!

I have used Ultimate Africa Safaris now for 2 trips to Africa and the first one to Botswana and…read moreZimbabwe with my family was magical. I never thought it could get better but we've just returned from an 11 day trip to Tanzania. And it was a grand slam. The Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti were jaw dropping with a display of nature at its finest. Ian and his team put together an itinerary that will be hard for anyone to beat. The facilities were beyond amazing, the food 5 star and the guides the best in the business. We will go back again and again, and I hope many generations to come will experience the beauty of Africa, its people, and its animals