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We’ve been a staple in the city of Berkeley for over 30 years, and we've now expanded to multiple locations across California and Alaska. While others struggled or folded in recent times, we've thrived by consistently earning the trust of our clients and helping them navigate through the most challenging of times. ‍ We began this chapter by adding energetic new ownership that brings decades of travel industry experience and a passion for delivering people safely and smoothly all around the world. But we haven’t lost our spirit and warm professionalism in the process. ‍ We understand the desire to explore the world. Whether you are traveling with family or friends, planning a company getaway, or rewarding your team, we’ll help you forge an unforgettable path wherever you want to go.

GROUP TRAVEL

Leisure travel, meetings & events, here are some our happy clients..

And here's a few things they've said.

“The partnership has been outstanding. They are professionals with excellent skills and an aptitude to lead in areas our team was weak. The Going Places team has excellent negotiating talent, and they work hard to understand the culture of our programs and to meet (and exceed!) our expectations. We look forward to a long partnership and highly recommend Going Places Travel. You’ll be impressed.” – Don K, VETS Events

“What is the first thing you should do when your company tasks you with organizing an offsite for 800 people in Mexico? Call Going Places! Kevin, Ting-Yi, and their team made a complex event with many moving parts and 'things that could go wrong' seem smooth and easy." – Jordan N, Fivetran

“Since 2005 Going Places has successfully managed our travel program with an average redemption rate of 84%, which makes this program one of the most utilized rewards in Yokohama’s associate dealer incentive program. Our dealers work hard for these program rewards and Going Places goes above and beyond to make sure they have a fun, seamless trip!" – Cami D, Yokohama

“I’ve been working with the Going Places Travel Team for over five years. They are fantastic with international and domestic trips, and have consistently provided me with an excellent combination of itineraries and reasonable prices. I’ve used them for family trips and large trips with more than 50 people.  They're responsive, pleasant and very informed about travel in other countries." – Jon K, VETS Adventure Program

“Going Places has deep industry knowledge and expertise which proved irreplaceable when it came to managing 800 airfare itineraries, organizing rooming lists, and managing important relationships such as the hotel, resort, and site vendors. I particularly appreciated their professionalism and flexibility as my company was forced to pivot and adjust our timeline and expectations along the way. If your event requires a deep level of complexity and thoughtfulness, Going Places can get it done!" – Jordan N, Fivetran

“We have worked with the Going Places Travel Team since 2008 to assist with our VIP travel needs for over 125 meetings each year. They have freed up valuable time for our staff and make booking easy and efficient while following our corporate guidelines." – Heather S, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars

“Over the years at Disney and ESPN, Going Places flawlessly managed our annual groups that ranged from 10–12 clients traveling to high profile sporting events to 40-50 clients to exotic adventures to places like Argentina, Thailand, French Polynesia, Ireland, etc. In addition to competitive/fair pricing, their attention to detail and sourcing of phenomenal local resources and DM partners in destinations makes them a clear choice for our incentive needs. When clients ask, 'How are you going to top yourself next year?' I just call Going Places." – Matt M, Locked On

“I'm looking forward to working together again! Going Places has delivered the best value-for-money of any vendor we've worked with on events, and you and your team have always been a pleasure to work with." – George F, FiveTran

We have the knowledge and experience to cut through the clutter to find you the best value. And our relationships and know-how mean we can always build the right plan.

When reality gets in the way of dreams, we have the gift of improvisation. We find inventive solutions to make sure all is not lost and you keep the dream alive.

PARTNERSHIP

We are constantly vetting new and trustworthy partners to add to our established relationships so you can reap the benefits when we partner with you.

We're in a "post-Covid" world now, but we still take travel safety seriously. We carefully monitor news about weather events, infectious disease concerns, natural and political emergencies, and other potential disruptions to our clients' safe travel. Here's what you can do as well: – If you're traveling overseas, check with your local health authority on the latest vaccinations to your traveling destinations. – Consider travel insurance to make sure you're covered for the unexpected so our agents are fully equipped to assist you not only in your trip planning but protecting your vacation investment. If you have any questions about travel safety, feel free to reach out to us at any time!

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Travel Advisors are Still Relevant! Because of them I'm Going Places

The review below was originally posted on the blog Miniskirts and Microphones by Ianthia Smith.

I was very close to pulling out the little hairs on my head as I prepped and planned for my trip tomorrow.

As a travel blogger living in the world of social media, right-at-your-fingertips service and Expedia, I always took on the task of booking and planning out my own trips; cutting out the still existing “middle man” known as travel agents, because: “what can they do that I can’t?”

Well the super helpful and most accommodating agents at Going Places Travel recently schooled...and humbled me on why the presence of travel agents is still crucial and needed, even in the age of technology and the DIY mindset.

My annual New Year’s trip is booked and I’m headed back to Barcelona, Spain...with an exotic stop in Morocco!

I visited Barcelona for the first time in March 2014 on business. I quickly fell in love with the city’s architecture, the people, the pulse, and made it my mission to head back on my own terms and time.

While there, I was advised to make my debut in Africa, so of course the travel bug in me obliged.

This would be my first visit to the Motherland and it would definitely be a dream come true!

In planning for this massive trip, I soon realised that I needed a tourist visa to enter Morocco.

In walks my “do-it-myself-I-got-this” travel blogger attitude.

I soon found, what I thought was the perfect process and consulate to apply for my Moroccan visa. Three weeks later and I was still trying to gather up the documents required.

I swear to you, these people asked me for everything but a vile of my blood!

I was getting frustrated, annoyed and wanted to cancel this leg of the trip altogether! But images of the Moroccan Blue City, Chefchaouen, the Moroccan architecture, the desert, the camels...AFRICA pleasantly haunted my dreams!!! I knew I had to at least give this visa application another college try.

That’s when I remembered someone telling me that the Travel Advisors at Going Places Travel don’t only book airline tickets and car vouchers, but cover a full complement of travel services; from finding and booking tours, cruises, introducing you to amazing hotel properties that won’t pop up on Booking.com, offering some passport services, travel insurance ... and yes visa application processing!!

I quickly found myself into the nearest Going Places Travel office to see about this visa thing.

All this time I’d been liaising with the Moroccan embassy in St. Lucia, whose list of requirements read like a college application!

Within minutes my Going Places Travel associate informed me that I’d been applying to the wrong embassy all along and that the New York office is where I should’ve been applying, especially since they required way less documents to process!

The NYC office list of requirements: My passport, copies of the first 3 passport pages, 2 passport photos, the application...and that’s it!

No “blood” required!

I quickly gathered the items, shipped them off for processing and in less than a week my passport was back on Bahamian soil and back in my hands!

Had it not been for my new super helpful and extremely knowledgeable friends at Going Places Travel, Morocco was not happening! And I could not let that happen!

...And Going Places Travel booked my hotels!

In addition to walking me through this visa process, they helped me find and booked all three hotels needed for this trip; two in Barcelona and one in Marrakech!

Because of Going Places Travel I was able to weed through the mountain of a trillion hotel options, finding the best properties with the sweetest accommodations!

Whew! I don’t know why, but planning this trip has been hellish! My Going Places Travel agent definitely swooped in with the save!

As a travel blogger, I’m constantly on the lookout for tips, tricks, savings and secrets to make travel easier, and I’m humble enough to admit: I’d been ignoring the real plug all along...A GOING PLACES TRAVEL ADVISOR!

I know the internet has caused us to eliminate many of the services and people we once heavily depended on, but I can truly say that I’m storing the Going Places Travel number in my speed dial list...like I do my fave pizza joints!

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