Travel by Sandy McLary @ The Travel Agent Next Door

Fantastic experience: Sandy has organized two cruises for me. The first was a week long cruise to Alaska. It gave us our first taste of cruising. Prior to departure we were assisted with setting up our cruise accounts, downloading apps and getting our medallions. All aspects of the cruise were explained to me so I was adequately prepared. It was flawless. Our second cruise was to the Mediterranean with 14 ports of call. Given some health challenges, we really relied on Sandy to make sure every detail was in place. From the flights, hotels on layovers, private transports to and from airports and private tours, it went brilliantly. That included dealing with ships having to dock elsewhere and rearranging our transport when inclement weather had Venice in an uproar. Again, apps were downloaded, set up and reviewed. Travel tags ordered, all reservations, tours, insurance, transport was clearly laid out. Our communication to Sandy on our trip was one button away if we ran into problems. I will be giving her name to anyone who wants lots of support to have a perfect holiday. Sandy, you are SO good at your job. Thank you

Fantastic experience: This was my third vacation booked with Sandy. Sandy takes all the anxiety and confusion away from booking a vacation. I know that when I’m booking with her I have nothing to worry about. Sandy is so gracious to answer all my questions and concerns. She always comes up with great recommendations and I’ve never been disappointed. My favorite thing about my most recent trip was flying club class and the ease it was to move through the stages of my trip from getting to Rome to the cruise to home

Fantastic experience: Sandy was fantastic to work with as we planned our trip to Iceland and destinations beyond. Sandy is very thorough getting all docs emails for our records and also set up all of our travel documents for easy access on the Trip Plans App for each leg of our trip. She offered up two great itinerary options based on some general criteria that we had and we really enjoyed her suggestions. We were grateful that she was available during our trip should we need any questions answered, changes made, or general support for any issues. Sandy is a great communicator and kept us in the loop at all times and was always available with quick response through email. We really look forward to working with Sandy again for our next trip planning as she made it worry free and stress free which can rarely be said for trip planning in general. Thank you Sandy for putting together a great experience for us.

Fantastic experience: Sandy is the best travel agent I've worked with. She's patient and easy to work with. She helped us plan and book a complicated multi-location, multi-accommodation and multi-transfer/transport one month vacation. When a couple of small hiccups occurred, she was able to look after the issues easily, definitely relieving our stress while traveling.

Fantastic experience: Sandy helped us plan a nearly 4wk Mediterranean vacation which included air, train, hotels, transfers, tours and a 2wk cruise. She is knowledgeable and professional with a very keen attention to detail. We gave her a sense of what we wanted and she took that information and turned it into the vacation of a lifetime. All we had to do was show up and enjoy ourselves. If we had any questions Sandy was just a quick message away and she got back to us quickly (especially given the different time zones). We would highly recommend Sandy and can't wait to start planning our next vacation with her!

Fantastic experience: Sandy was very helpful and informative. She helped problem solve a few issues we had with a cruise lines app and answers all our questions. Would highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: Title: Exceptional Service and Memorable Experience at Hyatt Ziva Cabo I recently had the pleasure of booking a trip to Mexico through our travel agent, Sandy, and it turned out to be one of our best vacations yet! From start to finish, Sandy’s attention to detail and exceptional service made our experience truly unforgettable. Sandy went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our trip was tailored to our preferences. From recommending the Hyatt Ziva in Cabo to arranging seamless transportation and providing insider tips on local attractions, her expertise and dedication were evident every step of the way. Upon arrival at the Hyatt Ziva Cabo, we were greeted with warm hospitality and stunning views. The resort exceeded our expectations with its luxurious amenities, impeccable service, and diverse dining options. Sandy’s recommendation truly hit the mark, and we couldn’t have been happier with our choice. Throughout our stay, Sandy remained readily available to assist with any inquiries or requests, further enhancing our vacation experience. Her personalized approach and genuine care for our satisfaction truly set her apart as a top-notch travel agent. I highly recommend Sandy to anyone seeking a stress-free and unforgettable travel experience. Thanks to her expertise and attention to detail, our trip to Mexico was nothing short of extraordinary. We will definitely be returning to Hyatt Ziva Cabo and will undoubtedly enlist Sandy’s services for our future travels.

Fantastic experience: We recently booked a trip through Sandy to the Mayan riviera and everything went very smoothly and the resort was great. She is very knowledgeable and was able to help us with all our questions and concerns. I would definitely recommend Sandy. We’ve booked a couple trips with her and we’ve always been very happy.

Fantastic experience: This was our second trip where we engaged Sandy’s services. At first, I thought it a bit antiquated to use a travel agent. Never again will I book a trip on my own! I couldn’t have coordinated such a flawless trip on my own. We travelled through Thailand and every detail was taken into account and completely customized per our preferences. It was a trip of a lifetime. A complete joy to work with someone so detailed, professional with the contacts and extensive network of top notch resources at her fingertips. We’re already saving up for another big trip and will definitely work with Sandy again. She’s a true Gem.

Fantastic experience: > We planned a lengthy and very detailed trip with Sandy McLary. This was not a standard holiday and we added on pre & post stays to a river cruise with Ama Waterway in both Portugal & Spain, In total we traveled for 26 days, 7 of this on a river cruise the other 19 days was a custom curated itinerary that Sandy created for us. We would be traveling by planes. trains, automobile and on a river cruise ship with mulitple hotel stays & tours along the way. Naturally we were concerned about all of these various transfers and accommodations. Being seniors,we dreaded being left somewhere strange with a pile of luggage, not knowing what to do. > Well, thank goodness for Sandy and her expertise. The whole trip went flawlessly and my husband, especially was over the moon with how things were going. Sandy kept us posted throughout the booking process for this entire trip including making arrangements for cancellation and health insurance. A couple of weeks before we left we had a meeting and we were presented with an entire folder including all of the information, insurance papers and vouchers to complete our trip. There is absolutely no way in which this trip could have gone any better than it did! Sandy is, without a doubt, very very good at this and I can't say enough about how pleased my husband and I are with the service provided. > I'll be sharing Sandy's information with all of my friends! We loved all of the boutique hotels Sandy suggested, they were in the heart of the cities and areas we wanted to be and exactly what we were looking for. We enjoyed all of the excursions we did and all of the private transfers and train travel was flawless. > On a more personal note, Sandy is a very easy person to talk to. She was always available by phone or email, even for the most trivial of questions. > > This was a big trip for us and the first time traveling post covid, My husband was very nervous about this trip before we left home - but In the end, We were so happy we did this trip? Everything went perfectly, thanks to Sandy! > > THANK YOU SANDY!!!!!!

Fantastic experience: Sandy did an amazing job coordinating a bike trip for 4 people. We were coming from different parts of the country, all with different needs and expectations and she managed to exceed them all. It was a celebratory trip and Sandy helped make it memorable!

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much Sandy for planning my trip to Amsterdam and our Iceland cruise. You are an amazing travel agent.....I loved the hotels you booked for me and all the excursions and tours. Your suggestions and recommendation were perfect! Looking forward to working with you in booking my next vacation Sandy!

Fantastic experience: Sandy helped us with a couple of independent trips. She is very detail oriented, and we felt her knowledge and resource base had us covered. From guidance regarding insurance to help when one trip was interrupted, we found her effort and professionalism was top notch.

Fantastic experience: This was our second trip with Sandy @ The Travel Agent Next Door, it was well planned, well executed and sandy made sure all our concerns were addressed. We love the human touch but have to admit the app itinerary was pretty amazing.

Fantastic experience: Sandy is great very knowledgeable and strives to check all the boxes to make sure you have the best vacation with your loved ones

Fantastic experience: Had an amazing time on our trip! We were specific on what we did not want, and Sandy was able to deliver. With COVID she warned us on some possible issues so that we would not be surprised. She was very professional and got us the information that we needed to make decisions. Sandy was able to deliver everything we needed to have a great trip. We will be using Sandy again for our next adventure!!

Fantastic experience: We have used Sandy for many years and she has always been helpful. She knows what we like in our bookings. Recently helped us with an insurance issue that we had and it was not even through her company. She always follows up to be sure everything is the way we want it. We would never hesitate to book with her, great service!

Fantastic experience: If you are a bit anxious about getting back into international travel, Sandy is your person. She was friendly, thorough, encouraging and very very helpful in terms of planning all aspects our 29 days of traveling in Britain and Ireland this fall.

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend Sandy for all travel arrangements. Sandy handled all our hotel accommodations both local and at our destination, long term car stay and on our return, was on top of concerns we had. She had everything handled smoothly and efficiently. Sandy is a very kind, competent lady and we were very pleased to have her handle all of our travel plans. Chuck & Jeanette Spibey

Fantastic experience: During these chaotic travel times Sandy was able to alleviate the stress of our European vacation. Our hotel pick-ups and drop-offs went smoothly and we were thankful for her wealth of travel knowledge and suggestions. I would highly recommend Sandy for future travel.

Fantastic experience: On the eve of my trip to Spain (May 9, 2022) I want o give a shout out to my Travel Advisor, Sandy McLary, of Travel Agent Next Doo, who has worked and walked me through the forms, health requirements and spent many hours making sure I am covered and have all the apps to use to avoid roaming charges. I have a lounge to decompress in, extra leg room seats, and she has spent a lot of time on the phone with me, while recovering from Covid. I am so grateful to have such a caring and conscientious travel advisor in my corner. If I un into a problem, lost passport, positive Covid diagnosis, a need to call her without using roaming charges, well I am grateful indeed to have this woman in my corner. She makes my travel easier and I thank you Sandy. This is a complicated trip and knowing I have an app to use in any emergency and someone who will help me if I happen to get Covid and will make quarantine arrangements for me, means more than I can say. Travel is more complicated now due to Covid, and having someone to walk me through everything ahead of the trip was very comforting. I had a little fall in Spain, not serious enough for medical attention, but it was there if I needed it in my insurance package. Thank you. You are the best Sandy and I am so grateful and thankful for your diligence and excellent customer service. A post trip note, I was better prepared for airport checks re vaccination requirements, than others on this trip. Looking forward to working with you again, when I am ready to book another trip. Joy

Fantastic experience: After 2 years of Covid we decided to go on a much needed vacay to Vegas. Unsure of Covid requirements, both in Canada and US we booked with Sandy, she is brilliant!! Trip was amazing and all info for Covid, where to get testing for free, and how and when to book was all given. She has always been on top of everything for us. We look forward to our next adventure, and recommend her services 110%. Thanks so much for everything!

Fantastic experience: Sandy is an awesome travel agent. We have booked several trips with her knowing we have her expertise with us. She is always able to give great advice and help out when needed. Highly recommended if you want to have the perfect trip book with Sandy

Fantastic experience: Sandy provided us the ability to have a wonderful carefree cruise by handling all situations with professional and remarkable attention to details. We can’t wait until the time we can go on another vacation planned by Sandy.

Fantastic experience: Sandy, is a true professional. She has been in this business for years and does excellent work. She just helped us with a our “ elopement trip” to Mexico in those unpredictable times. Sandy researched it all , organized the wedding and gave us great advice and help. I highly recommend her services. She goes above and beyond in every area! Thank you again to help making “our day” happen✨

Fantastic experience: We have been using Sandy as our travel agent for 14+ years. She goes above and beyond in helping us plan the perfect getaway, whether flying in Canada or International she is very knowledgeable. If she doesn’t know she’ll find the answers for you. Give her a try you won’t be disappointed

Fantastic experience: Sandy, at Travel by Sandy is a true professional. she has been in this business for years and does excellent quality work. She just helped me with a trip which we hadn't even booked through her. I was concerned about my grandsons making connections at the Vancouver airport and Sandy researched it all and gave us great advice and help. I highly recommend her services. She goes above and beyond in every area,

Fantastic experience: I would recommend Sandy in a heartbeat!! I have never travelled before and had no idea where to start! I chose Sandy to be our travel agent and she was so amazing got us the best deal and made our vacation fantastic!! Nothing went wrong... everything went right!! We couldn’t be happier especially since it was my first time going anywhere! If you would like an amazing travel agent who listens and helps you get what you are looking for... I would recommend travel by sandy hands down!! Thank you so much Sandy for making our trip fantastic not to mention always being there for questions or even some awesome ideas on what to do!!! I can’t wait to book our next vacay with you!!! Woohoo!!!!

Fantastic experience: Sandy, thanks for helping my fiancé and I plan such an amazing trip to China and Japan!!!! The tours were really great, we hit all the spots we wanted and it was so stress-free. All the sights were so picturesque! My most memorable day was when Eric proposed to me in Kyoto under the beautiful cherry blossoms (thank you for helping him plan this a year ago!)!!! This was definitely a trip we will never forget. Eric & I can’t stop talking about how fantastic your services are. We will continue to refer you to our friends and family!