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!

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'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!

This travel agency is a scam. Do not use them. They take your money and will not refund you or help…read moreyou when they caused the issue. They bought our flights through the agency and the airlines cancelled the tickets because the agency abuses military discounts and more. Warn everyone you know to not use them.

I was able to save a lot of time using their service to apply for a Travel Visa to China instead of…read moregoing to the China Embassy in San Francisco. They helped me take a photo on the spot for the visa application as well! Excellent service! Convenient location! Reasonable prices!

Daria planned the perfect bucket list trip for us. She arranged our flight from London to…read moreFlorence, arranged a driver to pick us up at the airport & drive us to our spectacular hotel, just behind the Duomo. She booked private tours around the city & to the major museums. The next segment of our trip was at a marvelous resort with breathtaking views of Tuscany. Next, she arranged a driver to the train station & tickets to Rome. Our hotel in Rome was beautiful & comfortable and located by the Spanish Steps. Again, she booked private tours with LivTours at all the major attractions. Our guides were very professional & knowledgeable. Our final segment was on the Amalfi Coast. We loved our hotel and our private tours around the coast. On our final day we were picked up by a driver & driven to the airport. Daria thought of every detail and all of our travel & tours were seamless. I know we could have never put this trip together the way Daria was able & we would never had stayed in the spectacular accommodations Daria chose for us. This was our 4th trip with Daria and we look forward to working with her again

Daria is not only savvy and smart about destinations and things to do, she is diligent and on top…read moreof things in a way that left me feeling so grateful and well taken care of. We went to Italy, and she fashioned a beautiful itinerary for us based on things we wanted to do and based on things we didn't even know we could do that she recommended. Most extraordinarily, we wanted to go to a soccer game for our 15-year-old, but tickets didn't go on sale until about two weeks ahead of the game. She must have followed up 6 times to assure us she was checking on the tickets and that she'd get them when they came available. Her app was incredible during the entire travel experience. Every single person on the Italian side--from drivers, to handlers, to tour guides--was incredible. We wanted an epic trip to Italy, and there's no way we could have planned this ourselves. I can't recommend Daria enough! I'd give ten stars if I could.

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!

Just returned from another extraordinary trip masterfully curated by Irene at Travel Darlings, this…read moretime to the Spanish and French Basque region and Barcelona. Working with an agenda combining golf, architectural touring, fine dining, the arts, and the beachfront, each stop allowing time for shopping and people-watching. Guides with locally based expertise tailored each expedition according to our interests and moods, from a unique vista overlooking San Sebastian to a just-off-the-boat lunch of turbot and sashimi-grade tuna. Our guide for Biarritz presented us with 120 photos highlighting our day of exploration. At the Dali Museum in Figueres, where the artwork is presented with little explanation, our guide provided deep background context, significantly elevating my appreciation of the artist. Irene secured prime time reservations at 3 Michelin starred restaurants including Besta in Barcelona which was the favorite among our group of 4. For lighter specialty fare, we enjoyed pintxos and vermouth in outdoor cafes in Bilbao and San Sebastian, and tapas in Barcelona and Girona. Our stay at The Artist Hotel in Bilbao overlooked the Guggenheim Museum and the river, where a lavish breakfast was served in an open-air setting on the top floor. The hotel featured artistic appointments echoing the style of Gehry and other mid-century masters. Each of the five golf courses combined challenging layouts with views of the surrounding hills and neighboring cities. Highlights included Real Sociedad de Golf de Neguri, aptly called "The Torrey Pines of Bilbao" and Real Club de Golf El Prat in Barcelona, where the huge, sculpted greens provided welcome relief from a profusion of sand traps. The highlight of the trip for me was a Flamenco performance by well-known stars of the craft (and an exceptionally gifted guitar player) at Casa Sors, with a cozy night-club setting inside a guitar museum. Irene provided us with a detailed (and colorful) itinerary, creative suggestions, expert planning, and direct communication throughout the trip which once again added to our confidence at just the right moments!

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!

This is a very long overdue(nearly two years) review…read more My wife and I got married in October 2017 and we chose AST Travel's to book our honeymoon. Denise went above and beyond to make sure our honeymoon was the best and it was beyond PERFECT!! Denise booked our flight and a ten day all inclusive stay at Sandals Resort in Whitehouse, Jamaica and made the process extremely smooth. When we got there, she even paid out of her own pocket to make sure we had candlelight dinner on the beach. My wife and I are so grateful to have found Denise to help plan our once in the lifetime trip. I HIGHLY recommend Denise to book your trip, no matter where it is because she will make sure you enjoy every second of it!! Thank you so much for your dedication to helping us Denise!! We will be seeing you soon:)

Denise was wonderful. After a job change, I had a brief period of time that opened up all of a…read moresudden - and my partner and I had never had a honeymoon. We decided to jump on it, but had no idea where to go. Denise spent hours with me on the phone figuring out what we liked, and helping us center a trip around snorkeling (a first for me - I came from New England before living in SF - that I've always wanted to do). She found us a super swanky all inclusive room and finagled us special decoration and welcome packages for honeymooners, all within our budget and on a tiny timeframe. Then a few days later right before I was going to pay, I called her up at 9pm on a Sunday (please don't be rude to her like me!) worried that the hotel wasn't quite right for us - we were going to Mexico and it felt a little too 'professional' for us, plus I was wondering if there was a way I could just walk right out and snorkel each day. Denise spent hours more with me that night helping me find the perfect spot and plans all over again, with no complaint whatsoever - she actually seemed excited! She really seems to love her job and genuinely enjoys learning about you as a person and matching you to the right trip. Then she even met me in the city where was convenient for me to take payment. We ended up at Club Med, which I had never thought of, which had snorkeling right off the resort - and walked out and snorkeled almost every day of our trip. We also went to Xel-Ha, for another day of fish-watching. There were other options and tours that we'd gone over, but the resort was so good that once we were there we just found ourselves having a wonderful relaxing time with little distraction. Thank you, Denise!

The best trip ever! So j travel up set up a couples trip within my budget and it felt like a mini…read morehoney moon. If you want professional and quick service within your budget.. pick jtavelup!. We had thee best timee hands down! Saved soooo much money! Because we got his discounts! Travel smart!

From the owner: We are a full service Travel Agency! Travel is exciting but we are not just travel, we are…read moreentertainment too. We here at JTravelUp have a full entertainment division where we can book your major sporting events, concerts and theme parks and so much more.

SuperHubs and I just returned from a two-week Christmas + New Year's holiday in Thailand, all…read morearranged by Stacy at Edge of Wonder. This was our first experience using a travel agent and honestly, we initially started down this path out of pure exhaustion... Having worked as a producer for Discovery Travel Media for years, I was one of those people who always felt I "had to do it on my own". Even if I REEEAAALLLYYY didn't want to... Like when I planned a two-week trip for 10 people to six stops in Sicily for my mother's 60th birthday. **SIGH** But things are different now, dammit. SuperHubs and I have SUPER stressful jobs in tech. Life sucks. The world might be ending soon. We spent most of 2017 gasping for air, trying to stay afloat at work and in life. Worrying about deadlines, the economy, nuclear war... WHO HAS TIME TO GET ON TRIPADVISOR AND RESEARCH HOTEL REVIEWS? Good god, save us from all these trivial choices so we can concentrate on building our bomb shelter! Around August, I decided we HAD to get away (if we survived 2017). But there was simply NO WAY we could possibly plan the kind of vacation we needed on our own. And so I set out in search of the mythical "travel agent" to help us... And that's how I found Stacy and Edge of Wonder. Everything people have written about her and EoW here is true. She planned us the PERFECT vacation and I didn't. have. to do. ANYTHING. No joke! It was exactly what we wanted. She was communicative in putting it all together, super organized with all our documentation, friendly and patient (even when I freaked out at the last minute over rain in the forecast - almost making me believe she could ACTUALLY make the weather better for us if need be). The itinerary and the service she arranged for us was top notch, from the moment we landed in Thailand until we stepped on the plane home. We loved our hotels, our guides, not a single hiccup in transportation... It was all seamless and totally us. Even the little bit of rain that finally did arrive was timed just right - at this point, I'm SURE that was her doing. While I was floating in the Andaman Sea on our last day, totally truly chillaxed, I closed my eyes and tried to send her a virtual hug. I hope she got it. So if you're wondering if travel agents still exist in the Age of Expedia and what the hell they do... This - they do this: They let you ACTUALLY RELAX WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION. Thank you, Stacy, and Edge of Wonder!

I found Deb and Edge of Wonder on the internet last year when I was trying to find a cruise to…read moreAlaska. My previous travel agent told me that there was no cruise during the dates I could travel with my kids before school began. I asked the same question to Deb and she found a cruise that departed from Anchorage and perfectly fit our needs. If she could do what others could not then I knew this was someone really good. She has travelled extensively and lived in many places so she has a good sense of what to do. I am currently planning a trip to Europe and she is actively helping me even though she is on an extended vacation there right now. She sent this email to me today: "I don't do this for the money, but for the people and relationships and the joy I get out of sending clients out to collect memories they hold for the rest of their lives. Sounds cheesy, but it's really true. :)" She loves her work and it shows in her enthusiasm. I highly recommend her!

I needed to replace my renters insurance; its annual premium had almost doubled from last year. I…read morealso needed to acquire earthquake insurance. I tried researching online on my own, but every company's site required me to answer *many* questions before it would give a quote, and I didn't know if I was checking with *all* available insurance providers. (Turns out I wasn't.) As it happened, I came across an article about finding insurance, and it recommended contacting an *independent* insurance broker, and that led me to finding Avail Insurance Solutions. Avail wound up finding a renter's insurance provider and one for earthquake coverage; the combined premiums totaled about the same as what my new, higher rate would have been for renters coverage only. So, I'm very happy with Avail's service.

Solid help for a complicated insurance policy, thanks Brain and team for working with over the…read moreseveral weeks it took!