There really is no better travel agent than Cathy Kroll!…read more She's passionate, worldly, knowledgeable, extremely "into you having THEE BEST trip", and works tirelessly to make sure everything works out perfectly! She will always go the extra mile for her clients no matter what! Not only have I known her for 38 years, but I have taken trips through her. And I honestly can say she is one of a kind! You will not be sorry if you book through her, she's worth every penny!

I have not used a travel agent to plan a trip in decades (William Shatner has handled the majority…read moreof my bookings), but when it came to traveling to two countries I had never visited, a friend suggested Cathy Kroll as she had been to Ireland and Scotland (and apparently the rest of the globe) on several occasions. I thought I would receive some good hotel and tour recommendations, but what I received was much more valuable. At every hotel/B&B/Castle we stayed in we received upgrades (free breakfast/ larger rooms with 5-Star views/ complementary massages, etc...) that were worth at least $2,000 when added up (although it is hard to put a price on some of the views). Also to my surprise, our airfare was lower than what we had found using various travel websites. Cathy met with us several times before our trip to insure she had covered all of our needs and then tracked us during our travels to insure we were receiving all of the extra perks, and upon our return she inquired as to any changes we would suggest to the itinerary she suggested. I would highly recommend Cathy to anyone planning a trip and will be using her on all future trips!!!

Summerland Room #5…read more Pro: -ample parking -Room size is decent compared to other hotels. It as fireplace and an AC system window unit. (It is pretty loud though. Had to turn it on in short bursts because of how loud it was.) -Mini fridge gets drinks nice and cold (very rare these days) Pillows are VERY soft but hold their shape Cons: -Right next to the freeway. I wish I had listened to other reviews and stayed somewhere else. It was loud the entire time but the hotel did provide complimentary ear plugs. And there is a train that comes by that is even louder. -Paid for an Oceanfront View but in the pictures you'll see that from the patio, those hedges are too high for an unobstructed view of the ocean so try to get a balcony room for a better view. -No WIFI -Rooms could use a refresh. They are a bit dated. *I would probably give this hotel a rating closer to 3.5 but the husband and I were the only guests this day so it was nice of the staff to still put out the complimentary wine and snacks for us. Also the next morning the chef pretty much just made breakfast for us and it was tasty.

First time staying in Summerland and we really loved it! We had a queen balcony view room, and it…read morewas really comfortable. Love the high ceilings and the ocean view from the balcony. They also have nice extras like complementary breakfast, afternoon happy hour (wine and cheese and crackers) and later dessert, as long as you book directly on their website. Walking distance to all the cute boutiques Cafés and shops in Summerland. It is very close to the freeway, and you hear the freeway noise throughout, but they have a white sound machine playing in the room, which was actually very thoughtful. They have a nice Jacuzzi too. Totally recommend and will return!

Beth from Cruise Planners has helped me plan 2 Virgin Voyages cruises as well as a road trip in…read moreUtah and Spain. She's really responsive & is a great resource for all types of vacations. We usually have a discussion first to talk about my goals for a trip and then she keeps me in the loop until she finalizes an itinerary that I'm happy with. Why would I do the planning myself when she can do all the work--it's a no brainer!

From the owner: At Cruise Planners, we don't just find you amazing cruises, we plan the vacation of your dreams…read morewhether it be an all inclusive resort or an escorted tour or independent travel. I can also help with honeymoons, destination weddings, baby moons, girlfriend getaways, bachelor parties, family reunions and school excursions. Even if you need just a hotel, car rental or concert tickets--anywhere in the world--you can book that directly on my website at www.getready2travel.com. Because of our relationship with American Express we have special offers you can't find elsewhere!

My wife and I recently booked a wine tour with Grapevine SB for our wedding anniversary. It was…read morewonderful and very informative. Our tour guide, Johannes was extremely knowledgeable about the region and provided so much information regarding the wineries, the growing process, pairing the correct foods and so much more. I never knew how much was involved in wine making. We visited 3 wineries in the Santa Ynez valley which Johannes recommended. All were delightful. It was wonderful having a guide who had great rapport with the wine makers in each location we visited. We were treated so well at each winery. We had great conversations with Johannes while driving to the various wineries. He told us so much about the valley itself, the native American tribes who inhabited the area, the different restaurants, etc. We learned so much! The vehicle was very clean and luckily the air conditioner worked well. (It gets a bit hot in the Santa valley) Overall, a 5 star experience. I would highly recommend booking a personal wine tour with Grapevine SB. It's not your typical cookie cutter experience like others in the area which feel so corporate with guides who don't have much passion about the wine industry. My wife and I will be booking a brewery tour soon with Grapevine SB and Johannes. Review to come! Thank you again Johannes and Grapevine SB for a memorable wedding anniversary!

I booked a 3 winery tour with Johannes for my sister in law bachelorette party and we had an…read moreamazing time! Our winery tour was in Santa Ynez area and it was so beautiful. Johannes arrived on time to pick us up. All 10 of us fit comfortably in the mercedes sprinter. He made sure each location had the tasting areas set up and ready for us. Our second location had a nice picnic lunch and charcuterie plate. As we drove to each location Johannes was a fun time and joked with us. Next time I am in the SB area and want a driver, I will book with Johannes.

Cesar was our driver, went out of his way to ensure we got to our destination (a concert) on time,…read moreand had to do a minimum of walking afterward. Thanks guys!

To begin with, I had an immediate response from a request I made for a price quote. Minica then…read morecontinued with excellent communication with me about our ride, timing, etc. I received a reminder 48 hrs and 24 hrs ahead of time. I was sent the name of our driver and his phone number. Josh showed up 10 minutes early and was an excellent driver. The limo was super clean. We will definitely use this service again. Great experience all around.