这次参加了文景假期主办的欧洲9国游，觉得甚是愉快，收获颇丰。在此感谢文景假期旧金山店的谭小姐与导游邵璋先生。read more

I applied for a new visa for China two weeks ago, but still had a reviewing documents message on…read morethe consulates site. My wife and I submitted are applications at the same time but she got her visa a week ago. Very nervous because we have a trip to China planned in three weeks. I found China Travel Services and called to see if they would handle my case since I am going on a domestic trip and would need to have my passport mailed to me in another city. I went to their office, now located in Chinatown SF, and spoke to Apple. She was very understanding and understood my needs. I left my passport with her and she instructed me to contact her when the status changed to submit my passport. Three days later I got the message to submit my passport and immediately contacted Apple. She said they would submit and will mail it to me when returned. One week later it was in the mail and returned to me with a new Chinese visa. Very appreciate the help and would recommend this service.

I've been meaning to write this review because without the assistance of Elaine and Melody, our…read moretrip to Beijing, X'ian, Shanghai, and Chongqing wouldn't have been possible! It was a lengthy process to get visas done, book plane & train tickets, and have private tour guides in 2-3 months time. But they made it happen! All accommodations were clean and modern except for Beijing. But when we mentioned it to Elaine about the condition of the room, she took care of the situation and we were moved to a better room the next day. Make note that many hotel upper floors are better maintained compared to the lower floors in China. Each city had an AYCE breakfast buffet that was beautifully presented and prepared. We were definitely well nourished and fed for trekking and sightseeing! In Beijing, we saw the Forbidden City, climbed the Great Wall, walked around the Hutong area and had great food. In X'ian, we saw the Terracotta Warriors and the excavation site and museum. Managed to find a good spot near our hotel that had crispy Roujaimo (Chinese hamburger). And we found thick winter coats for only $20 USD! What a steal! And with the snow unexpectedly falling while we were there, it was necessary! In Shanghai, we explored the city, saw Yu Garden area, saw the LV flagship store and a huge Starbucks, one of seven in the world, where you see the production of coffee beans being roasted. We visited a few shopping malls to purchase perfume and make-up as well. In this city, there's an unusual combination of beautiful modern skyscrapers along side Chinese and European architecture. In Chongqing, we entered ancient caves with rock carved buddhas, saw stone bridges made from nature, experienced city life where they built the city in levels going upward rather than miles across. Honestly, I'd get lost since GPS couldn't tell you what level you are on! So glad we had a tour guide and driver who knew the city well! It saved us time and energy since we did not have to navigate ourselves. And with a language barrier, it would have made it even more difficult. All our gratitude goes to Star Vacation for creating and planning the itinerary for us. It was a fast-paced trip only staying in each city for just 2-3 days each. Our trip was exactly 2 weeks and it ended in Hong Kong, where we explored it ourselves. It was an expensive trip, but it was experience of a lifetime and truly memorable. We wouldn't hesitate asking Elaine and Melody to plan another trip in the near future!

I had a great experience working with Melody! She was incredibly helpful and patient throughout the…read morevisa application process and made everything much easier and less stressful. She was always quick to answer my questions and made sure I understood what documents and steps were needed. I would definitely recommend this travel agency to anyone planning a trip to China. If you're looking for someone reliable and helpful to assist with your visa and travel plans, Melody is amazing! Thank you so much for making the process so smooth. I'm looking forward to my trip to China!

Jack helped our family plan our first trip to Japan this year. He was able to reserve a special…read morehands-on session with a famous ceramist in Seto, as well as a different pottery studio experience in Kanazawa. His travel agency went above and beyond when reserving our timeslot at the Square Enix ARTNIA cafe, even as far as the tour guide opening up her own account to book it. All the hotel accommodations were very comfortable and the breakfasts served there were delicious. Jack was able to help us fit our itinerary with all the sights we wanted to see. We will definitely be revisiting Japan again with his guidance.

Jack and Carole recently helped my wife and I plan a trip to Thailand. We found Jack's knowledge…read moreof southeast Asia, and Thailand in particular, impressive. Thanks Jack (and Carole) for spending several hours with us discussing the myriad of options we faced. My wife and I ended up deciding to experience three distinct destinations in Thailand: Hua Hin on the gulf, Chiang Mai in the north, and Bangkok. With that as our direction, Jack and Carole proceeded to plan for us a terrific and extremely detailed itinerary -- complete with private transportation and guide for each of the sites we visited, hotel, lunches, dinners... the works. We were celebrating my wife's birthday on this trip and were pleasantly surprised to find a birthday cake waiting for us at each of our three hotels! How thoughtful. Jack also called us within a few hours of checking into each of our hotels -- just to make sure everything was going well. The customer service we received from Clement Travel Services is the primary reason why we will use them again. For my wife and I, we definitely feel like we got our money's worth. I couldn't imagine how much time I would have spent trying to create a trip similar in scope and detail to the one we booked via Clement Travel. Thanks again Jack and Carole for creating a great and memorable trip!

Highly recommend Quinn Travel. We just returned from a beautiful trip to Ireland and the UK…read more Catherine assisted us with our small group tour and air travel arrangements. The trip was wonderfully relaxing and stress free.

When my dad unexpectedly died during my trip home to Ireland, Catherine was available and extremely…read morehelpful in sorting out the rescheduling of my return to San Francisco.

I have purchased the package and the jury is still out. I will update this once I have redeemed the…read moretrip. The website so far is easy to use and I did book a hotel at a good rate that was better than other platforms or going direct with the hotel.

Complete scam. Offer discounts on hotels and cruises. The discounts are so minor and the bookings…read moreso complicated and once you arrive at hotel they have no idea of your booking. The "free" cruise is a complete scam-the cost is the same or more than if you booked direct with the cruise line! Lost a lot of money on this scam, worse than a time share scam. Don't do it!!!

These guys are great for what amounts to a discount service, and though what you get is just as…read moregood as any of the big, expensive companies, it's worth noting that it's discounted for a reason--in this case, the bathroom on the time machine was a little bit foul. My girlfriend and I used Golden Time Travel when we wanted to take a vacation but couldn't get any time off. It's a great vacation option since you can be gone for literally months and return to the present only a moment after you left. Our first trip booked with Golden was pretty great. We wanted to get away to somewhere familiar so we went to San Francisco in 1905. It was real nice and the exchange rate was excellent, particularly because of inflation since then. The trolleys got us around real easily, and everyone was very friendly. We had a nice time staying at the Palace Hotel, and our bellhop, Edward, was wonderful. You can imagine our shock when, upon arriving home, we looked him up and found out he died the next year in the earthquake, along with the hotel which was destroyed in the ensuing fire. Very sad. I kind of wish we'd warned him now. The next year we saved up a bit and went to classical Greece. Golden Time Travel dropped us off and picked us up two weeks later without a hitch. My girlfriend has a lighter complexion, and though she got made fun of a bit for being a "barbarian"--several times we heard children chanting "bar-bar-bar" and making fun of our yet-uninvented tongue--the famous "Athenian hospitality" more than made up for it. Plus, those togas are surprisingly flattering. My only critique is that the cuisine left something to be desired. We forgot that this was pre-Columbian exchange, so no tomatoes, potatoes, chocolate, corn or avocados. Also, they hadn't quite figured out chemistry in that era, much less baking, so don't expect to be impressed with the pastries (no baklava yet). For our next trip we decided to check out the Bay Area in 2085. Now, I know this wasn't Golden Time Travel's fault, as they just provide the time machine, but this trip was an absolute disaster. Apparently Mark Zuckerberg is a robot fascist dictator in that year, and he forces loyalty through perpetual social surveillance. Well, it was really terrifying, and we spent most of the trip dodging the Google Civilian View drone copters that track down "nonconsumers" and install g-chips to catalog their brain. I know the contents of the future aren't the fault of Golden, but we would have appreciated some forewarning. They certainly have the technology.

These guys are legit. I wanted to visit 18th century France, and lo and behold, there I was. Now…read moregranted, I've only tried them out once, and I really don't know the extent of their capabilities. As other Yelpers point out, it's definitely a service at a discount, no frills, and you have to be *really* explicit with your request. Don't leave anything up to chance, as I don't think they even have insurance (I bought my own). FWIW I think the Wild West and Ancient Egypt would be a blast, and who knows, maybe check out some dinosaurs? Note: they do *not* offer visits to the future.

Very hit and miss on the tours they offer. The descriptions aren't often accurate. Their customer…read moreservice is terrible with random people from foreign call centers. You have to fight for your rights. They're owned by trip advisor so it's same company. They have a marketing scam where they want you to believe they offer the best, lowest prices. The problem Is nine times out of ten , it's not true. If you contact their tour operators, you'll find cheaper prices. They will price match if you contact them within 48 hours but then why not book directly with the operator and cancel the middleman. Recently having more bad than good experiences with them so moving away from Using them

I booked a boat tour through Expedia to celebrate my wedding anniversary, and when we arrived,…read morethere was no reservation at all. Our names were not on the list, and we were simply told that the tour was already full. The employee who assisted us didn't even try to help. She made no effort to contact the company, look for a solution, or show any concern for the situation. Instead, she was rude, dismissive, and completely unprofessional. What is even more disappointing is the terrible customer service this company provides. When customers face a problem caused by your business, the least they should expect is respect, assistance, and a genuine effort to resolve the issue. We received none of that. We were treated as if our problem did not matter at all. This experience completely ruined our day and negatively affected our trip. We had been looking forward to this experience for a long time as part of our wedding anniversary celebration, and it was heartbreaking to have it ruined because of poor organization and a complete lack of customer care. I also spent money on transportation to get there, only to be turned away without any solution or apology. This level of incompetence and disregard for customers is unacceptable. I do not recommend this company to anyone. Their lack of professionalism, disorganized booking process, horrible customer service, and careless treatment of customers made this one of the worst experiences I have had while traveling. Customers deserve much better than being ignored, dismissed, and left to deal with the consequences of a company's mistakes.

Been using Classic Tours since August 1995. Very wonderful services & not just for plance tickets!read more

I would give them no star if I could!! Been going here since I was little cause my parents thought…read morethey are so genuine. Turns out that they are not honest, and don't take responsibility if they mess up on your visa. I was almost stuck in Asia because of them and had to pay a big fee to get back to the US. When I called them they try to turn this on me and said I should check my paperwork next time. Why do I have to check YOUR WORK for you??!! I trusted you and your company to do a good job on checking the details for me and twice you screw me over. Never again, they just lost a loyal customer. Garbage company.

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!

BEST lesbian travel company! Trans non binary! I have had the best time on cruises and resorts with…read moreOlivia. Best experience every time!

Not for gay republican... never felt sooo out of place. Their comedians insulted for over 10…read moreminutes the republican side. 10k and could not get into the water bc there was seaweed 3ft tall and 5ft wide that stunk to high heaven every day.