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.

After being a customer of Sonoma Travel for over 20 years for our big trips, my wife and I will no…read morelonger be using their services. This last time was to plan our bucket-list trip to Fiji - 7 nights, split between 2 resorts We were working with the owner. The core issue is that she has continued to refuse to explain a significant price hike on the last itinerary she sent us. Basically priced 6 nights at 1 family resort as costing more than 7 nights split between 2 high end adults only resorts. We did NOT book our trip with Sonoma Travel, and do not plan to use her company again.

Let me say.... The worst services ever. Not surprised to see three 1 star ratings. Debbie was in…read morecharge of our Hawaiian vacation. We booked about one year in advance because there was 12 of us - and we finally got a confirmation email about a month before we left. One of the names was a family member that wasn't even traveling with us. Actually it was my sisters first name with my last name. That person doesn't even exists. So a last minute change cost more and screwed up all the flight seating. She booked the 2 year old in an exit row, and when we told her that we don't think a 2 year old can be in an exit row she said "it's not a big deal" well- when we got to the airport we had to change all of the seats around last minute because - as we said - a 2 year old can't sit in an exit row. We asked her to book us a luau, and when she hadn't yet booked it a month before we were leaving... We decided to book it ourselves. When telling her that we booked it, she said "oh good, I haven't done that yet" So we booked our luau, we changed our names on the flight, we changed all of the family members seats on the flight... What did Debbie do again?

I was assisted by Vivian and Karen. They were both awesome and very help full. Great personal…read moreattention. Chris Clifton

I just called to find out about booking flights and some travel connections for a cruise we are…read moretaking over the summer. When I said we had already booked the cruise and pretty much told me she wasn't interested in my business. That she gets commission from the cruise company, so she would charge me $100 per ticket to book flights for us, so since we are 11 people, that would be $2200 in fees to her! No thanks..

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'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.

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!

Craig's been "by my side" for biz & personal travel needs almost 20 years. Provides options that…read moreconsider cost & convenience. Friendly service oriented approach continues to amaze as never have I felt taken for granted as client...but now pleased to call Craig a friend

Craig at Cloverdale travel is very helpful and has booked several vacation trips for me. All the…read morevacations were fabulous and had no issues.

Highly recommend Quinn Travel. We just returned from a beautiful trip to Ireland and the UK…read more Catherine assisted us with our small group tour and air travel arrangements. The trip was wonderfully relaxing and stress free.

When my dad unexpectedly died during my trip home to Ireland, Catherine was available and extremely…read morehelpful in sorting out the rescheduling of my return to San Francisco.