Ellen/Boutique travel is fantastic. She helped us book our Honeymoon to Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora…read moreBora. She is a pleasure to work with, listens to our wants and needs, and gives you her honest opinion on what is/isnt worth it on the trip. He advice/expertise is unmatched.

I've been using Boutique Travel for over 10 years, and I can't imagine planning a trip without…read morethem. What keeps me coming back is their ability to create truly bespoke experiences. Ellen has an incredible ability to tailor experiences, which makes each trip feel uniquely mine. She always finds the perfect balance by incorporating culinary, cultural, and art experiences that I love, along with athletic and outdoor activities that keep things active and engaging. It never feels one dimensional. I've used BT's services to book trips to Africa numerous times. Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Uganda are just a few examples.. Each destination has offered something completely unique, and Ellen has hit the itineraries right out of the park. Gorilla trekking in Uganda was a once in a lifetime experience, and visiting the Skeleton Coast in Namibia felt like stepping into another world. In Botswana, I was lucky enough to see leopards up close, which is so rare and exciting! I have also vacationed in Tahiti three times, and each time has been magical and different! Most recently, my husband and I just got back from an incredible trip to Rangiroa, and we are already talking about exploring more islands on our next visit. Looking ahead, I am starting to plan a trip to Japan, and I will definitely be working with Boutique Travel again to put together the itinerary. Their attention to detail, creativity, and ability to truly understand what we are looking for makes every trip seamless and unforgettable. Highly recommend!

They have set us up two trips and they were both great! Well planned worth every penny. If you've…read morenever used a person to plan a vacation, it is worth it as I get so much more out of my trips now! The trips we went on were multiple stops in Europe (London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin). We got in so much and stayed in amazing places. When my partner originally suggested that we go on a trip to Europe, I was concerned that I would have to do tons, and tons are planning to get a lot out of it. We had so many amazing adventures! And I barely had to do anything. Highly suggest if you ever wanted to do a multi jump trip, do it! Our second trip was to Iceland with my parents as well so it was great having to only worry about my parents inability to pack well and my mom and her new hip (yeah, it was interesting timing. She recovered well but it was still new hip) and not about the travel or such. We had a private guide as well. (sidenote, since I never tried going to Iceland without a guide not personal experience but, one of my moms doctors mentioned that they went to Iceland, but it was kind of scary because they were on this one lane Road and they said really scary.... When they suggest a guide, take a guide. It just takes a lot of the worry out.) When things went sideways they were very responsive and helped get things fixed quick. Would use again. For the hotels and such we did confirm the prices and they were in line so no weird pricing issues for us. We heard of scams so just saying we did compare so we wanted to share our vetting.

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!

We booked an Alaska cruise through Anna from Sailmates and the whole process was simple. She gave…read moreus so many helpful tips that made the experience way smoother than if we'd tried to plan on our own.

Never cruised before and didnt know where to start. Anna handled everything and made it super easy…read more Honestly felt like white-glove service - just showed up and enjoyed the trip! Thanks team

Michelle is the best! She helped me create a great family…read morevacation to Disneyland! She was so helpful! She answered any and all questions that I had about our trip. We look forward to working with her again for our next family vacation!

My travel agent retired and I had to find a new one. I didn't know how to start because the travel…read moreagent I had was beyond great. She was there every step of the way. If something went wrong, at any time, I knew she would make it better without hesitation. I spoke with several travel agents after her retirement, but I had to say... thanks but no thanks. THEN I found Michelle Wentland with "Looking Forward Travel". My spark came back. If you are looking to travel without worry Michelle is the person to call. Michelle gives you the confidence of trust. Look no further Michelle is your gift.

I would consider Vaya to be a premier travel and adventure provider... we have used them to travel…read moreto Easter island, Patagonia, Lisbon, Porto, and it all was amazing... from the specialized itineraries to the premier service you travel hassle free and see amazing sights you might otherwise miss without their hand picked local guides. They work with you to get exactly what you want for what you want to spend! Can't say enough great things about this company!

November 15, 2024…read more Last year, in November of 2023, we booked a trip to South America (Argentina, Amazon cruise, Quito and the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador). It was a complicated itinerary, and we gave it to our travel agent, whom we had known and trusted for over thirty (30) years. She somehow looked to Vaya Adventures. We had never heard about them, but trusted her. Bad decision. Vaya Adventures is composed of charlatans. Their office is in Berkeley, CA, with no representatives in Argentina, only vendors. The CEO of Vaya Adventures is not stable, hysterical, unable to make rational decisions. He left us stranded in Argentina, at a time when we were already seventy-six (76, R. G.) and eighty-four (84, J. G) years old. We had to make our own arrangements to go back home. He cut us out of the Amazon, Quito, and Galapagos destinations, and refused for over an entire year to return the money for the unused portion of the trip. Please, please, if you plan a vacation in South America, do not do it with Vaya Adventures. It will save you a lot of heartache and also a lot of money. They are not even registered with the Better Business Bureau, so no one knows objectively about their financial status or their performance. They have a glowing web page, but do not trust it.

Alvin really did a great job helping us put together a wonderful 20th anniversary trip to Belize…read more We were doing multiple resorts involving multiple transfers (both ground and air) plus excursions and everything was planned and communicated perfectly. No glitches whatsoever with any of our arrangements. He answered a million questions for us quickly and patiently in the time leading up to our trip and that's really appreciated. I highly recommend this service.

Whether you want adventure or just a laid back honeymoon resort trip, Tropic Horizon knows…read moreeverything and everybody who's the BEST of what you're looking for in Belize and Tikal. My fiance and I booked our Belize & Guatemala trip through them and it could not have been better! Alvin really listened to our needs on our budget and what we wanted, which was basically to do and see as much as possible in 8 days and he managed it all for us making it the trip of a lifetime. We had the friendliest and most knowledgeable tour guides, drivers, hotel locations, hospitality, and food. In just 8 days, we went cavetubing, ziplining (once in Belize and once in Tikal), horseback riding to Xunantunich (Mayan ruin in Belize), Tikal overnight stay and tour of the ruins, snorkeling, the Belize Zoo, and even had plenty of rest and relaxation by the beach because everything was timed right and so smooth. He responded quickly to every e-mail and phone call we had throughout the planning process and even during our trip, he was sure to check in and make sure everything was going well. We will definitely "Belize it" again with Tropic Horizon!

The guides were wonderful on our Safari throughout Tanzania…read more Naiman Mungure Nathan Arnold We never needed anything more they were at our service 24/24 . Total luxury from beginning to end .!!! Andrea P

I have been on a couple of Wilderness Travel trips, and I have been more than happy with each…read moreexcursion. Highly recommend. I just got back from a couple of weeks away while Hiking the Spanish Pyrenees with Wilderness Travel. Awesome trip, bucket list for me.

Jamie with Cherish Your Travel has helped me book my last two vacations. Not only has she saved me…read moremoney and time; but went above and beyond to recommend places and things to do nearby. All accommodations and plans went seamlessly and I look forward to using her expertise again in the future to book the best vacations.