We used Going Places Travel for a recent two-week trip to Europe from California, and let me assure…read moreyou that their 5-star rating is much-deserved. Our travel specialist was Laura--based out of northern California, I believe, which nonetheless didn't present any logistical difficulties for us down here in San Diego. Via a series of emails and phone calls over several days, Laura set up every facet of our trip to two countries and three cities after presenting us with multiple choices and price points: flights (outbound from LAX, inbound to San Diego), hotels, private car transport, etc. Because the trip was a last-minute getaway, our plans were somewhat fluid and dependent upon availability--and Laura didn't bat an eye when we suddenly switched our destination from Barcelona to London for the first week of the trip. Overall, Laura's work ethic in nailing down our logistics was Herculean, to say the least. We're looking forward to our next trip abroad in 2025, and will certainly use Going Places and Laura when we do.

We were so worried about doing a vacation in Cancun Mexico. We discussed this with Ken Darren and…read morehe explained where the issues are. He was very knowlegable and took our concerns seriously. The problems weren't where we were going. He suggested an excellent hotel, the Excarate Arte. We then got upgraded to the Hotel de Playa! The service was amazing and we had the best week ever! Thanks!

I have submitted a formal complaint to Airbnb with receipts on this host. I booked a unit in…read moreFebruary for a full week in June. The total cost was over $2800 after fees. Less than a month before my stay Jeff and a co-host, Sisco cancelled my reservation saying they had to "redo" something in the unit and had to start on it immediately. They then stated the unit would not be available during my dates. Doing further research the unit was available to book weeks before my date. Then after I was cancelled and given my refund the dates I chose became available for a price increase equaling over $3500 plus fees. They most likely took a $50 penalty on their end. I could not change my dates and booked months out for a reason. I had to scramble and find a new stay because these guys wanted to be greedy. They realized they had an error for the price I was given and decided they wanted to cancel me for more money. As a host all they have to do is tell Airbnb that they are "fixing" the unit, then able to cancel someone. If I cancel my trip I lose half or all of my money to a host. This is not ok and should not be allowed and although nothing can really be done potential clients need to know how these folks handle business. I have also stayed at this unit before with a group of friends which is why I was familiar with it. I would NEVER book with this realty group again or this host.

Unfortunately 711 Island Court is next to a restaurant that is open until 12AM! Therefore, you will…read moresmell cooked oil the entire stay and hear the garbage can open and close well past midnight. Also, the cleaning crew left a USED kitchen sponge for us.

This is by far the best Travel Agency I have used. Nothing is too much trouble. Eric has been in…read morethe business for over 50 years and his knowledge is astonishing.

From the owner: travel services and passports and visa service in 24 hours established in 1962 ask us we have…read morebeen there...service and know how the best for you our 54 yearsin business

Ready to explore? A little too busy to research and plan every aspect of your trip? Don't know…read morewhere to go or what you will like? Ask Ros! I just had Ros plan an 11 day trip for my girlfriend and I in Bali. The trip was life changing to say the least! My girlfriend and I are extremely busy business professionals and had no time to research and plan a vacation halfway around the world. After some recommendations from close friends, I contacted Ros. From there, the entire aspect of planning was seamless. She got to know what both my girlfriend and I liked, when we wanted to visit Bali, and our budget. She arranged our air travel, travel insurance, accommodations, activities, and recommended sights to see. This trip would have not been possible without her. The reason I say this is because I would have never taken the time out of my busy life to put such care and research into traveling."Not having the time" is not longer and excuse, people! I will continue to recommend Ros to my friends as they did to me. Here's to the next adventure...

I contacted Ros, and other travel agents, as I started to plan my honeymoon. I have decided not to…read moreuse a travel agent, but Ros has consistently impressed me. She responded to my inquiry during a family emergency of hers. I offered to reschedule but she insisted, because "I love my job". She had read my inquiry in more detail than other agents. She understood my needs and desires better than others, especially my desire to not need luxury services aimed at a different kind of client. After more discussion, she realized I had done more research than a typical client. She said it would be unethical business practice to offer to help. Even after that, she has been very communicative with tips for having a good trip. She already knows I am not giving her money, but she is still being responsive and very helpful. That's great customer service.

My wife and I couldn't wait to plan our honeymoon. We had an idea on what we wanted to do but our…read morebusy lives made it difficult to start. Luckily, we had Alyssa to assist, and plan our honeymoon. Based on both of our interest and hobbies, she made an awesome itinerary. She kept constant communication with us. We will definitely be using her again and referring her to friends and family.

Their marshmallow camper trailer is perfect for young families! Our kids love the bunk beds and…read moreit's so nice to be able to get away and camp while still getting comfy warm sleep. Marshmallow is the cutest place to make our home away from home

Ocean Beach Park Units…read more Beautiful Location, Excellent Management -- But Long-Standing Safety and Maintenance Issues Need Addressing We've been coming to this unit at Ocean Beach for 5-6 years, and there is a lot we love about it. The view is fantastic, parking is secure, and the unit itself is spacious and consistently clean. Communication from the management company was excellent as always -- clear instructions on rules, security codes, and answers to questions before we even had to ask. That said, there are two issues we feel need to be raised, one inside the unit and one outside of it. Interior maintenance: None of the interior locks (bathrooms, bedrooms) function properly. This isn't new -- it's been an ongoing issue every time we've stayed here over the past several years. We understand things break, but a problem that persists for 5-6 years across multiple stays is a fixable maintenance item that shouldn't still be outstanding. Safety and enforcement in the surrounding area: This is the bigger concern, and the reason we're reconsidering how often we book here. Throughout our stay, we regularly encountered individuals in visible mental health crisis behaving in threatening or indecent ways near the building -- several instances of public indecent exposure, and unpredictable verbal outbursts directed at people who got within 40-60 yards. In addition, the public lot next to the building (between our building and the lifeguard station) has become a semi-permanent encampment of RVs and cars, with tents, BBQs, and debris that don't move for days at a time -- despite posted signage prohibiting parking from 2am-4am, which should give authorities the basis to enforce turnover. We regularly saw arguments, yelling, and thrown items from this same group. On our last morning, as we were checking out, five police cars and what appeared to be a sanitation crew arrived and began clearing the area. We had to leave before seeing the outcome, but the timing says it all: enforcement action came right as we were leaving, after being exposed to the underlying problem for our entire stay. This isn't a one-time thing -- it's a persistent condition of this stretch of Ocean Beach. It's had a real cost: we used to coordinate trips here with three other families, booking multiple units at once, and they've stopped coming because of what they were exposed to. We love this unit and we love Ocean Beach. But we're increasingly weighing what we're paying against what we're exposed to, and that comes down to a lack of consistent enforcement by the city and local businesses -- not anything within the unit or management company's control. If these two issues (locks, and the surrounding safety/enforcement situation) were addressed, this would easily be a 5-star stay every time.

We were not able to get into your unit every single day of our trip without 50+ attempts to unlock…read morethe door. The door is broken. The code does not work 99% of the time. I called them to tell you about this issue and you said you'd send someone over to fix it and then call me back with the results. This never happened. This was unacceptable frankly. This issue messed with our plans and experience every day. On new years day we had to go back at around 10pm to prepare for our early morning flight, but we could not get in. I tried calling you and Airbnb, but I didn't hear back from you and Airbnb didn't reach back out until 6am. While we were drenched in the rain, my girlfriend and I continued dozens of attempts to unlock the door. It took almost an hour. We finally got in by some random miracle. I'm requesting money because not being able to enter a unit is a critical issue that ruined my entire trip.

Our captain Jennie very knowledgeable about the animals we were seeing and the geography of the…read morearea. We saw a pod of dolphins and a humpback whale. Great experience. It's a must whenever I have out of town visitiors!

I highly recommend this company, and I'm so glad I booked my tour with them! Unfortunately, we…read moredidn't spot any whales or dolphins--which was a bit of a letdown--but we did see orcas. Unlike the large, slow tourist boats, these small speedboats are incredibly fast, allowing you to cover a lot of ground and just have a blast riding the waves. I'd suggest bringing a warm sweater along with waterproof pants and a jacket--you'll definitely need them!

Yes, I plan to use Abraham to obtain two visis for a Springtime trip this coming year. He is the…read moreonly person I have spoken to who actually seems to know how to go about it.

Excellent service! Abraham is extremely knowledgeable and competent, so much so that making travel…read moreplans with him is a breeze. Plus, because he's so well informed, he manages to save you money time and time again. Highly recommended!

Sandy tutored my daughter and I with math. Sandy is an excellent tutor and made learning math fun…read moreand not so scary!!! I highly recommend her.

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