Did a quick search of the group but didn't see anything on this. Anyone have a travel agent or agency they've used and trust? We're looking to set up a trip to London...
Susan G. replied:
AAA has never steered me wrong. Beth Galant one of their travel agents just helped me book a cruise. She was very knowledgable and helpful.
Rebecca M. replied:
It's not local, but I used East Side Travel in Rhode Island to book our family trip to London this summer. Have used them for years, very happy with them and all of their recommendations. 401-724-3111, agent's name is Val
Bonnie M. replied:
Eileen Gombos, owner of Travel Host on Rt 4 in Farmington. (Farmington Ave)
Patti A. replied:
I have used Beth Gallant at AAA in West Hartford for at least 8-10 years and LOVE her!!!!!
Veronica M. replied:
Liberty Travel in West Hartford center--great Travel agents--have great Bulk rates to Europe and recommend super hotels that fit your criteria.
Diane K. replied:
AAA- Claire Sullivan
Amy A. replied:
Wethersfield Travel! Just came back from England! smile emoticon Have a great time!! http://www.wethersfieldtravel.com/default.asp
Courtney L. replied:
Pam Modarelli Hegner
Alex M. replied:
Richard William Schaefer, I will be happy to help as I own a travel agency, Family Travel Concierge, specializing in unique vacation experiences around the world. My agency goes above and beyond of simplistic air and hotel bookings. We arrange vacation EXPERIENCES from start to end: recommending and booking air and hotels, arranging tours and activities with the BEST tour companies around the world, reserving restaurants and special events, arranging means of transportation. If you go with kids advising on playgrounds, children's museums and kids related activities. If you are looking for adults only getaways we arrange spas, wine tours, and other adults activities. On the top of all that we provide CONCIERGE services to our clients being on support while you are on the road helping with various situations and issues to ensure you have WORRY FREE vacation. We create world exploration experiences, all inclusives, cruises, ski vacations, and much more. Our team travels around the world a lot with and without kids and many advices we give are based on personal experiences. I actually started this company because having 3 kids and traveling around the world with them a lot I could not find a company who help arranging these types of vacations. BTW, in London we work with excellent team that conducts private family walks engaging kids and adults. This team includes a true archaeologist who id the BEST tour guide you can find for British Museum, an outstanding historian whose tours around Tower of London are stunning, and much more! Every single day I publish a new travel blog post on my business Facebook site www.facebook.com/FamilyTravelConcierge You can find thousands of travel advices, tips and experiences on that FB page. Also you can find my blogs by various topics on Pinterest www.pinterest.com/familytc If you go on Instagram you can find our travel from places we and our many happy clients went http://instagram.com/family_tc You can send me email to info@familytc.com and I will be happy to assist you!
Patricia P. replied:
I love love Cheryl at Liberty travel in Wethersfield. Used others, AAA, Liberty in West Hartford and Orbitz. Cheryl most reasonable and on target past 12 years. 5 family vacations and a wedding included.
Sad....just returned from our 5th family vacation. Now have 4 teenager boys and there was nothing for them to do at the Large All Inclusive resort Paradisus Cancan plus...
Karen K. replied:
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=163395970461337 He does cruises and I think all inclusive trips.
Patti A. replied:
sorry your trip wasn't waht you expected......we have used Beth Gallant at AAA and have always been happy. Hope you can find someone who listens to you.
Amanda D. replied:
Chris Tanguay at Sanditz Travel in West Hartford
Kevin B. replied:
Fenton Travel is excellent!
Alex M. replied:
Patricia, sorry to hear about your negative experience in Paradisus Punta Cana. As a travel agent specializing in unique vacation experiences around the world and the father of 3 kids traveling with them a lot around the world (including Caribbean) I c an attest that there are much better all inclusive resorts. Paradisus Punta Cana is the worst from all Paradisus resorts and there are many more all inclusives that might be more suitable for you. Another thing I would like to bring - if you want an all inclusive, outstanding food, terrific programs for kids, amazing service, ability to satisfy all your requests and so on then maybe there is no such thing and you would need to decide what the most important for you. For example, in my professional opinion one of the best family friendly all inclusive in Caribbean is Grand Velas in Riviera Maya. You will find restaurants that are truly for foodies, amazing service and food, but mediocre beach and it might be boring for kids. Beaches in Turks and Caicos would be another great resort, however it might or might not fit your kids, it is great for little ones. Club Meds in Ixtapa, Cancun, Guadelope, Punta Cana are great for kids with its curcis program, water ski and so on. And it is probably the most appropriate for your kids (though I am not sure what interests they have). Food will be good however I am not sure whether it will meet your standards. All these and many other resorts can accommodate your other requests. Cruises are also an option, however not all would fit you. From kids friendly cruises I would emphasize Disney, maybe Royal Caribbean and some others. You can pm me or send email and I will be happy to help planning your next vacation. My services are completely different from all others as I go above and beyond of simplistic bookings. I am working with hotels, cruise lines, tour operators directly satisfy ANY request my clients have. You can read reviews about my services and also a lot of travel related advices, tips and experiences on my Facebook page www.facebook.com/FamilyTravelConcierge My email info@familytc.com