I was one of those people who didn't see the point of using a travel agent. Everything I need to…read moreknow, and every price that could possibly exist, can be found online. In 2014, why did I need some middleman to book things for me, when I can control it all myself? Plus, not to toot my own horn, but I am very good at researching things online, and I am known for my organizational skills. I was asked to organize a cruise trip for my husband's frequent-cruising family, and quickly realized that planning travel with a large group -- with all the various personalities and individual "needs" (i.e. drama) is more trouble that one would imagine. So I decided to consider using an agent. I reached out to a few agents from well-ranked agencies, and wasn't terribly impressed, or convinced that they would even do as good a job as I could do myself. Then I talked to Jeremy from Cruise Vacations, Int. He's very friendly and has all those customer service skills you would expect from someone who makes their living in sales, but that's not what convinced me to work with him. It was very clear to me, from the very beginning, that HE KNEW HIS SH*T. I even asked him a few "test" questions to make sure he knew what he was talking about -- he was very impressive. HIs profile on the Virtuoso site says he's a second-generation travel agent. That probably explains a lot. Jeremy has handled every curve ball the family has thrown at him -- and there have been plenty -- like a pro. As the group leader, he keeps my informed about everything, which I like (i.e. I am a control freak). In fact, one of the older members of the family contacted me to say Jeremy was the best travel agent they had ever worked with. But the thing that I've been most impressed by -- and indeed, the thing that has convinced me of the value of travel agents for even individual travel -- is that Jeremy has, on two occasions, gone to bat for me with the Cruise Line. The cruise line made two distinct errors on my personal reservation - one in which they were charging me too much taxes, and the other in which they weren't giving me a discount to which I was entitled. Jeremy fought with them -- for several hours over the course of several days -- to get these things fixed. In the case of the taxes, it was only a $3 difference, but Jeremy knew that it was really, REALLY bothering me, so he didn't rest until it was fixed. I would have neither the time, nor the clout, to go up against the cruise line on my own. I'd probably just be out of luck had I booked on my own. But having a GOOD agent, like Jeremy, who is willing to do what it takes to make sure that his clients are happy, made all the difference. I don't often do 5 star reviews, but I highly recommend Jeremy Hall at Cruise Vacations, International.

We've used the services of Donna Hall at Cruise Vacations for a bunch of cruises over the years…read more She is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, answering our many questions. We'll definitely use her services again!

We have done several trips to Italy and France with Bethesda Travel. Our most recent was just to…read moreLondon for 10 days in September of 2026. There are many things that positively differentiate this Team. One of the best is that Guido (the owner) has long term relationships with all the guides, drivers and hotels that you will come in contact with on one of these trips. On this most recent trip the itinerary was well thought out, and really gave us a chance to see the best of London. Our guide was Janet and her knowledge of the area, the sites and the history were all exceptional. Within our time together Janet's punctuality and overall hospitality clearly set her apart as one of the best. By the end of our time it was like seeing a wonderful city with a long time friend. We cannot recommend Janet or Bethesda Travel any higher.

Another great family vacation planned by Guido and his staff--two weeks in Spain! (We did a similar…read moreItaly trip planned by them several years ago.) Hotels, transportation, tours, and tour guides--all planned to perfection and excellent. The hotels were in perfect locations, all the tours were private with priority entry into the busy attractions (no waiting in lines!), and most of the tour guides had 10-20+ years of guide experience with education in history and/or architecture matching the tour. Also, having them provide train and airline reservations and drivers eliminated all stress getting from one place to another on time and kept us from driving and getting lost in crazy city traffic. If you want a no-worry, low stress vacation while seeing many attractions in an European country, Bethesda Travel Center is the place to go. Worth every penny and highly recommended!

Gisela arranged 2 trips for me (& one was complicated and involved 14 people) She did a superb job…read more I highly recommend her.

In search of a travel agent then look no further. Maryann at Thin Blue Line Travel is the best. I…read morehave been on 2 trips that she has put together and both where more then 5 star. Destination vacation, resort vacation or cruise vacation you can't go wrong with Thin Blue Line Travel. Looking forward to booking our next adventure

I don't often recommend services but today is an exception. If you, or anyone you know, is thinking…read moreabout taking a trip to anything Disney, a cruise (Disney or non-Disney), or vacation resort... you need to use Maryann at www.thinbluelinetravel.com. Our family started dropping like flies with the flu, less then 5 days from our upcoming trip to Disney World. I called Maryann this morning, on a national holiday nonetheless, and asked her if there was anyway we could bump the trip back several days to make sure we are all healthy for Disney. I figured this was gonna be next to impossible at this point, but Mare said she would make it happen. Over the next three hours (again, on the morning of a holiday!) Maryann had not only moved our Disney reservations back two days... at less then the original cost.... she also got the airfare switched to the same exact hours of our original flights, to match the new resort dates two days later.... at minimal extra cost. 5 days away from our trip! That's ridiculously difficult to accomplish! This is exceptional service.... and at no extra cost to you. So..... if you are going to plan a trip to Disney, or a cruise (Disney and non Disney), or a resort.... contact Maryann or Dave at thinbluelinetravel.com and let them take care of you. You will not be disappointed. They treat you like you are their family. And, if you think you know Disney..... and wanna book everything yourself.... contact Maryann and Dave and let them handle it for you. You may be able to book your trip by yourself..... but if an emergency happens and you need help.... you want them in your corner.

Last minute Bride for a wedding 8/29/2020. I called Mr. Bob at 1pm on Thursday the week of. He was…read morethe sweetest, most professional, on time... EARLY!! So helpful from the house to the venue. Affordable! The black stretch was so comfortable! Beautiful car! He made sure my dress was in the car and situated before closing the door! Thank you for being so patient with us. I can guarantee we blew out an ear drum singing at the top of our lungs! That concert was on the house sir! Thank you so much!

Bob is the man! We requested him as a driver for our family funeral at Arlington Cemetery on a…read moreweekday at 9:15am start time. Bob is kind, considerate and punctual. He bends over backwards with beverages and helped with our handicapped passenger. Bob makes sure you truly receive door to door service up close and no detail is too small. A very calm demeanor too goes a long way in the limo business. Will be sure to utilize Bob in the near future for sure!

I have been using M & E for years for both personal and business travel to and from local DC…read moremetropolitan airports and business functions. Their main driver, Miguel is always early/on-time and knows the best routes to get me to my destination on time. I would definitely recommend M & E for other social events (night out on the town, birthdays, weddings, proms) as well!

Angie was fantastic from start to finish with our vacation planning. She met with us to discuss…read moreour interests, price expectations, and activity level. Soon after, she put together an amazing itinerary with options to choose from. She sent us a very detailed itinerary detailing locations/tickets/expectations. Our trip was perfect!

We booked our honeymoon in May 2024 to Cabo with Angie and we can't say enough great things about…read moreour experience! From the beginning, we gave her a list of things that we wanted for our trip and she helped us narrow down our destination and resort. She was very knowledgable of our destination and gave us great recommendations of activities, restaurants, and things to do at our resort. She got us quotes for our flights, accommodations, travel insurance, activities, and hotel transport and took care of booking everything for us. She closely monitored our reservations for any changes and promptly informed us, provided checklists to help us prepare for our trip, helpful travel tips, and provided a detailed itinerary. She even spoke with the manager of our hotel to ensure that they did everything in their power to make our honeymoon special. We had the most incredible time in Cabo and a very smooth and stress-free trip thanks to Angie! We'll never book a vacation without her in the future.

Tanee provided excellent service. I planned a trip to Jamaica she made sure we had everything…read moreneeded down to excursions. I would recommend her definitely.

Tanee help me to book my vacation to Cancun Mexico and she was the best!!!! The resort that she…read morebooked for me was fabulous. The transportation to and from the airport was super easy. She was very knowledgeable about the area the we stayed in and she gave some awesome recommendations for the excursions and places to visit. I definitely will be using her again for my next vacation