Sydney did an amazing job organizing and booking our trip (for 8 adults) to Costa Rica. Our…read moretransportation, accommodations, and activities/tours were first class and perfect for our group. Sydney was very attentive and patient during our decision making process. As a bonus, Sydney has a beautiful personality and is lots of fun!

I have used the Poodle Booked it for a nearly 3-week trip and each day was filled with an itinerary…read moretailored to my interests. She found the best deals, stayed on top of every minute detail, and made this a stress-free and wonderful experience. I will use The Poodle Booked it for all of my excursions going forward! Thank you Sydney!!!

England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland…read more.. Christine Chalmers of the Travel Store went well beyond our expectations. From start to finish, no detail was left undone. The vacation she put together for us was spectacular. Her travel knowledge is beyond remarkable. She knew things that I would have never known. The cost was much lower than anything I could have done. The air travel was set up without a hitch. The transfers were great. The entire experience was perfect. I already have a different package set up with Christine for my 35th wedding anniversary. I absolutely recommend her highly for any of your travel needs.

African Safari ..... Oh yes! Christine Chalmers was our travel advisor at TravelStore Sacramento…read more She put together an incredible package for multiple safaris in Africa. She had us start in Cape Town to acclimate, tour and relax. Then it was on to Safaris in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. It was everything we had hoped for and more. Most importantly, the accommodations, transportation and organizational aspects of the trip were such that it was hasslefree and first rate everywhere we went. Christine Chalmers is a professional Travel Advisor and a thoughtful, caring person. Without hesitation I'll tell my friends to call her rather than leave things to chance.

"Stumbled" across Matt Knowles/Sea Escape Travel when casually examining a trip from US to…read moreAustralia for Fall 2025. From our first email, through first conversation - with inventory of our interests and locations and timing, through multiple meetups and reviews of plans... every connection prior to departure was professional, thorough, friendly, and accommodating. Matt gave us all the facts and all the "insider" tips to make our AUS trip beyond our expectations. While traveling, Matt was supportive of us when we contacted him abroad for a question or two - always friendly, professional and supportive. The trip was top-notch, and we attribute this to Matt's careful and attentive attention to our needs and planning details. Now home again in California, we've shared our top-notch experience with Matt at Sea Escape Travel with several friends who now want to go to AUS and work with Matt. We highly recommend this Agency.

I recently contacted Matt after searching for travel agents who specialize in Hawaii trips. Though…read moreI was asking for a *very* last minute booking to Maui for a larger group trip (5+ people), he was still willing to help me. He took the time to answer any and all of my questions and he was incredibly kind and helpful. Within less than 24 hours he came back to me with great options for flights, accommodations (we're talking oceanfront rentals!) and car rental. I was so thrilled because it's often so overwhelming to find these things online, especially when traveling with a number of people. And it's so nice to see one price tag for a package deal -- just makes it all so much easier! Unfortunately, we had to put this trip on hold...However, I really wanted to take the time to review Matt for his services. He definitely knows the ins & outs of Hawaii travel. I know that when the time is right and my family and I can take the trip we will absolutely give Matt at Sea Escape a call for the booking.

My husband and I have taken 3 cruises with Outbound. All have been excellent. Outbound has crafted…read morethe perfect blend of destinations, cruise lines, and a wonderful mix of LGBTQ+ people. Each trip is a chance to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. We just came back from the Italian Odyssey adventure (September 2024). The itinerary was great starting in Rome, then days at Sorrento, Dubrovnik (location for Game of Thrones scenes), Kotor, Zadar, and finishing in Venice. Every evening had both entertainment and theme parties. When I say a wonderful mix of people, I mean it's a safe place welcoming all: Gay, straight, bi, trans, ace, men, women, non-binary, and every hue of heritage. The chartered cruise ship was the Azamara Pursuit. Everyone on the Azamara team showed amazing hospitality. Their pastry chef even made up a rainbow cake for the sailaway festivities. (BTW, when I say everyone welcome, we had several people who travelled with their mothers. Moms are awesome!)

From the owner: It's Different OUTbound!…read more As OUTbounders, we understand that travel is a very personal endeavor. In our rich LGBTQ+ community, one size doesn't fit all. Our specially crafted experiences provide a truly authentic look at our destinations through a familiar eye, while allowing you to explore and experience them in ways that fit our unique gay, lesbian and trans personalities and travel passions. OUTbound partners with local, often LGBTQ+ tour operators to offer a collection of excursions and activities that specifically connect with our community. OUTbound will take you deeper into the heart of local life with a specific focus on LGBTQ+ attractions and events. All of this is balanced with exclusive experiences focused on immersing you in the art, culture, history, and natural beauty of our destinations. Inhale the wafting scent of a baguette on the streets in Strasbourg. Sip Glühwein at a Christmas market in Cologne. Hear ethereal chants from sacred temples in Phnom Penh. Savor a sweet port wine in Porto. Dive into the crystal blue waters of Kotor. Cheer the Canal Pride Parade from your very own float in Amsterdam. Or watch a Mediterranean sunset from the beaches of Mykonos. Our land and sea programs bring you personalized and authentic experiences to let you explore, dine, play, and live like an LGBTQ+ local. When you travel OUTbound, you know you've uncovered some special dimension of a place, shared only with a select few like-minded souls.

Walt from Walt's Adventures adventuring at the Menagerie Hill Ranch in Vacaville, California…read more Life can be interpreted as more fulfilling when filled with adventures. It is wise to step outside your environment and, in the case of this current venture, go visit an Alpaca farm. The Menagerie Hill ranch has beautiful animals. The host was awesome and knowledgeable. We increased our knowledge of the animals and of the farm but also got to feed them. We also had the opportunities to get close and personal with them for pictures. They were all friendly and fluffy. I recommend this unique experience for all because if you do not just break your usual pattern to stop and smell the roses or to pet and feed an Alpaca, life will pass by before you know it. Put your life on pause just for a few hours and go see the Alpacas. They would like to share peace with you. You can find them at the Menagerie Hill Ranch

This was a memorable trip. We were originally slated to visit in late June before my birthday but…read moreboth Deb and Kirk were recovering from surgery. We stayed in touch over the next several weeks before settling on an August date. We braved the high temps and winding roads to arrive at the ranch. It's a beautiful space on a hillside and you can see the herd and their guardian llama as you pull into the parking lot. We learned a lot about the alpaca life cycle, fed the boys, and my daughter got to hold and carry a cria. We bought two cute alpaca shaped soaps. I didn't experience any of the negativity others have complained about. It is a working ranch so it's not a petting zoo or a tourist attraction. Go with the flow and you'll have a great experience.

Store is cool go here and buy something. They have good educational exhibits. I really like to go…read morehere and relax

AMAZING ! Our family visited on President Day Weekend & it was absolutely amazing ! The nature…read morecenter is a small quaint walk through where you can learn about some of the insects and animals and then you head out to the trails. The trails are nice medium length distances for our kiddos. We walked alongside the American River, skipped rocks and stopped for a quick snack (we brought). If you are lucky enough you will come across birds, deers and even a coyote on your walk through the trails. Very fun experience for the family would recommend.

A very Pretty drive out to this cavern Lots of trails to…read morewalkabout around and before the small parking lot with an old yellow fire truck that you can check out too A kids sluice that is pretty cool by the shop and check in for the tour of the cavern. Bathrooms were decent And Faith our tour guide was A+++++++ with her flashlight extra luminescent sight too! Check it out and pack and pick-nick-lunch BooBoo! Get outside

We have drove past this place a million times but just never made time to stop so this year we…read morefinally scheduled a tour. This cavern is fascinating. Our tour guide was Bobbee and she did an amazing job! She was very informative and answered everyone's questions with ease. You could tell she is genuinely interested her job and has spent a lot of time learning about the cavern. We will definitely recommend this tour to all of our friends and family!

This was an enjoyable experience yet you can tell they are short staffed and overworked servers…read more Be kind. Worth noting: you are on long train with 3-4 different experiences and it seems you get different things depending on what you paid for. The my may have a tea, beer train, wine train, etc. We were in the back of the train and got the slowest service and stuck in a car with no AC. Ended up on the open air car and it was nicer. you might be better off paying for the base price; buy a drink or two and call it a day. Don't expect gourmet food here; bring a picnic and eat outside before/after your trip.

Boba Tea train: There were a number of issues with this…read moreexcursion. First off, most of the tea samples came with little to no ice and were somewhat warm. This made some of the undrinkable. Others were somewhat warm cloyingly sweet as to be unpleasant. Overall, though both of us are fans of boba tea- we would suggest a different vendor or more training for the staff preparing the samples. Roughly half of the flavors were not good at all. Additionally, they listed "boozy" flavors on the menu but never said anything about how to get those or whether they were included. Second problem- we preordered dumplings as did apparently a LOT of people. There were no dumplings on the train, only rice bowls. Furthermore- the waitress didn't know what we were talking about when we mentioned having preordered food. At least half of the tables in our car had preordered dumplings and were very disappointed. There was no information on how to obtain a refund if we didn't want the substitute of a rice bowl. About halfway through our trip, the train lost power which included lights, air conditioning, and the ability to flush toilets. Power stayed off with no explanation for more than 15 minutes, causing the car to become very warm and stuffy. Overall, this excursion suffered from lack of communication, lack of staff training, lack of preparation on the part of the organizers. Given the cost, I would not recommend this.

I can't thank Dee Garcia enough for all the fabulous cruises she has booked for me over the years!…read more I am now Elite status thanks to Dee and her over the top help! Her service goes above and beyond, just helping me with a vacation. She has the personal touch and goes out of her way , at any time of the day to assist. Just booked Tahiti for 28 days and it is a once in a lifetime trip, which if it wasn't for Dee Garcia at Ships and Trips travel, I would never be able to do this. She is not just my travel agent, but I consider her family! Thank you my friend.. TT

A little late but still worth mentioning.Catherine Williams @ Ships and Trips travel assisted with…read moreplanning my 40th birthday boyz trip to Cabo,Mexico.From good recommendation of awesome Riu Palace Baja California - Adults Only - All Inclusive to all the travel plans.I can't thank her enough for the awesome job she did! Thanks again @catherine@shipsandtrips.com Chris Rono

Carmen Williams, owner of Will C Travels, arranged my airfare and hotel for an 11 day trip to…read moreAlaska, including using an eticket credit that was expiring soon. She saved me from many hours of worry. Carmen is a true professional and an active traveler. If you have a destination on your bucket list, she has probably been there and can advise you. I definitely will be calling her again for future trips.

From the owner: As an experienced agent, I will consult with you before making expert recommendations that fit your…read morebudget and expectations.