Life is Better Traveling

1270 Prospect Road Homebased, no walkins, 1270 Prospect Rd, 15227, Pittsburgh
1270 Prospect Road Homebased, no walkins, 1270 Prospect Rd
15227, Pittsburgh
+1412-447-1293

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 10h-17h
  • tuesday: 10h-17h
  • wednesday: 10h-17h
  • thursday: 10h-17h
  • friday: 10h-17h
  • saturday: 9h-12h

Welcome to Life is Better Traveling!

Embark on your most memorable journeys with us! At Life is Better Traveling, based in the heart of Pittsburgh, we believe that every trip should be a masterpiece, tailored just for you. Our passion for travel seeps through every itinerary we craft, ensuring that each destination unveils its unique story and thrilling adventures.

Whether you're dreaming of romantic cobblestone streets in Europe, majestic landscapes in the Americas, bustling marketplaces in Asia, or enchanting beaches in the Caribbean, we have the expertise to turn your dreams into reality. Our travel designs cater to various tastes, from tranquil retreats and luxurious sojourns to energetic, activity-packed escapes.

Our comment from TraTraTravel about Life is Better Traveling:

Life is Better Traveling is a premier travel agency dedicated to providing unforgettable vacation experiences. With a team of knowledgeable and passionate travel agents, they offer customized itineraries that cater to the unique preferences and needs of their clients.

Many customers rave about their seamless experiences, highlighting the meticulous planning and attention to detail that Life is Better Traveling brings to each trip. Notable mentions include:

  • Mary's expert planning for an incredible trip to Iceland, ensuring every detail was taken care of and turning potential trip disruptions into minor inconveniences.
  • Julie's availability and expert advice made trips to Disney effortless and enjoyable, showcasing the agency's commitment to client satisfaction.
  • Kayla impressed clients with her ability to personalize experiences for a Disney cruise, balancing adventure with comfort, making the trip stress-free.
  • Bridget consistently receives praise for her organizational skills, ensuring all activities and accommodations align perfectly with clients' wishes.
  • Emily provides exceptional support for trips to Disney World and Universal Studios, making planning straightforward and enjoyable with comprehensive itineraries.
  • Sonja serves clients with such an accommodating spirit that she turns each dream vacation into a reality, particularly for those seeking luxury and detailed organization.

With stellar reviews and satisfied travelers, Life is Better Traveling continues to be a trusted partner for those looking to escape the stress of vacation planning. Their agents not only guide travelers through incredible destinations but remain available for assistance throughout the entire journey. Experience the magic of worry-free travel with Life is Better Traveling, where every detail is crafted to create lasting memories.

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Life is Better Traveling: Reviews

4.9/5 (171 Reviews)
Christal Gallelli 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: We had an incredible experience in Iceland thanks to our amazing travel agent, Mary, with Life is Better Traveling! Every detail of our trip was meticulously planned out, making our vacation absolutely seamless. We visited breathtaking waterfalls, witnessed the magical Northern Lights, and stayed in accommodations that were beyond perfect. Highly recommend her services for anyone looking to explore Iceland, or travel in general, with ease and comfort! We will be reaching out soon for our family’s next adventure!

Christine Botker 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Julie answered all questions Disney. She was always available with expert advice and worthwhile tips to make a wonderful family trip.

Sydney Mulvihill 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Heather was so awesome and helpful when planning our trip to Mexico. She was so knowledgeable and prepared us for everything we needed to know. The trip went off without a hitch! Will definitely be using her services again in future

Aaron Talbott 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: We used Emily Nugent for our Disney World trip this Aprl for our family. Emily was super responsive, thought of all the details, booked everything we needed, and provided excellent care in every planning detail. Highly recommend her!

L. A. 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: We had an incredible experience planning our recent Disney cruise and excursion thanks to Kayla T. From the very beginning, she took the time to truly understand our preferences—what kind of destinations we enjoy, the pace we like to keep, and the type of experiences that make a trip unforgettable for us. Her attention to detail and deep knowledge of the cruise options and shore excursions made the entire planning process seamless. Every recommendation she made felt personally tailored to us, and she even thought of things we hadn’t considered that ended up being highlights of our trip. What really stood out was how she balanced our desire for adventure with comfort and relaxation, creating the perfect itinerary. Thanks to her, we didn’t have to stress about a thing—we just showed up and enjoyed every moment. We’re so grateful for her expertise and care, and we’ll absolutely be turning to her again for our next adventure!

Michael Anderson 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: So glad we had Bridget plan our latest trip. We wanted to go to Boston for St. Patrick's Day for the parade and a family get away. She knew exactly where we should stay - literally steps from the beginning of the parade route. She also planned the perfect activities for our stay. We loved the tours that she included and even ate at a restaurant she recommended. Thank you Bridget for your expertise!

Samantha Fields 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Kayla has so much knowledge of Disney and its resorts! She went above and beyond to help make our trip perfect!! This is the 2nd trip she has planned and when we plan on going back I’ll contact her again!

Erin Wick 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Loved my travel experience with Mary at Life is Better. She was knowledgeable about my trip to several cities in Northern Italy, knew about the destinations, different accommodations, transportation alternatives, was available to answer all of my question, kept my plans and travel documents in order, customized the trip to my specific wants, and overall made me feel like every possibility was covered. My well-planned trip was threatened by a fire at the airport I was flying through on the day of my departure, and Mary worked tirelessly to make the necessary last minute cancellations and rebookings to make what otherwise could have ruined the trip into (for me) into a relatively minor inconvenience. The trip was adjusted and proceeded seamlessly. Would recommend and will be using them again!

Judy Ross 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Emily did a great job answering all of my many questions about Disney World and Universal Studios. She bought our tickets for us - they are crazy to figure out, so many options! Then she sent a professional binder with all of the info laid out for us and tons of other very valuable info and chart pages to plan out our Lightning Lanes and must do’s for each day in the parks. She also had physical tickets sent for our Disney Days and explained how to get the Universal ones from a kiosks which was easy and took no time at all! She also sent so really cute and helpful things for our trip. If you need some help planning please ask for Emily she is great at her job!

Tim Kearns 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic travel agent. Everything is very smooth and easily handled. Update: Third trip planned by Bridget and another great time. She plans every aspect and I never have to worry about any detail. Recommend highly.

Julie Braughler 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: We have used Life is Better Traveling for several of our vacations - whether it be a trip with the kids to Disney parks or an Adventures by Disney package to an adult only vacation to some European countries. Mary and her team have always taken care of our needs; they have learned what we like and dislike, have found us boutique hotels and exciting adventures that do not disappoint. We'll continue to use their services for as long as we are able to travel.

Steven Rose 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Kelly was helpful, kind, attentive, and answered all questions we had instantly! Got us the best deals!!

Suzan Petersen 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: I’ve completed several trips with Mary’s help. They have all been well organized and great fun. Knowing that her help is there for me 24X7 I have had the confidence to become a solo traveler, something I’ve wanted to do forever! Part of her thoughtful service includes an individually prepared book outlining your trip day by day and all of the relevant information. It’s all in one place and so handy! As always I rely on her accessibility while traveling in the event that I may need her help with anything that may occur. I’ve just returned from a trip to the western states of our beautiful country and I’m already looking for my next trip. Thanks Mary!

Kelly Fabian 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Bridget did an amazing job booking and organizing our cruise. Recommend 100%

Steve Moore 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Bridget helped my wife and I book a cruise and we highly recommend! She is experienced, reliable and knowledgeable. She made this process so easy and stress free. We will be using this service in the future!

Aimee Riley 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Angie helped us have a wonderful experience in Mexico! She was very communicative and was able to find us exactly what we needed for a restful getaway with some fun excursions sprinkled in. We will definitely work with her again for our next trip!

Todd Bowman 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Bridgette booked our trip to las vegas. She made it easy on us to get things booked, made recommendations, helped us get the best prices and everything turned out great! I would use her services again and recommend her to others. Bridgette also booked a recent cruise and had everything lined up from airport there to airport back. Everything was stress free and the whole group we went with had fun. I have used her services multiple times and will again.

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Life is Better Traveling

Hi Todd! I am so glad to hear that Bridget was able to make the booking process easy. She is very knowledgeable and we appreciate the feedback. Thank you again!

kirk cooper 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great trip. Everything was smooth and stress free planned by Bridget. She printed all my documents and was detailed with everything we needed. Will use her again.

john hudson 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: We booked two family trips this winter to Disneyworld through Melissa. Both fantastic experiences with different grandchildren. Melissa helped us with all the park planning and was so informative! If we had any issues while in Disney she was always available to solve the issue. This is our 3rd Disney trip with Melissa planning! She is awesome!

Cindy D 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely wonderful. No stone unturned. Bridget helped with every step even embarkation. And great tips for the trip and air flight! Thank you

Marty F. 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Andrea Erbrecht was amazing to work with …she planned our trip to Disney, August of 2022. It was a Multigenerational trip of a lifetime. She was so knowledgeable and was able to take into account the needs and interests of our group which was so important! We let her know what we wanted to do and she was able to schedule and also make wise suggestions to make our trip fun and enjoyable for all. I would highly recommend Traveling with Andrea for your next trip- she takes the stress out of planning. I know I will use her services for our next trip!! Thought that I had posted this in 2022 but does not seem that I did then- so posting now

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I am so glad to hear that Andrea was able to help make such amazing memories for everyone in your family. She is an amazing travel agent and knows so much about Walt Disney World. I am sure she is looking forward to planning your next trip!

Fiona Hardie 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Planning our trip to Scotland with Kris Vanderlinden was honestly one of the highlights of the trip itself- every step of the way, she was there. She worked tirelessly and joyfully to make sure my sister and I had the best trip we could, and was there for any and every hiccup. Without her it truly couldn’t have been as amazing as it was. She found truly amazing hotels, tours, and activities for us to do during the three weeks we spent in Scotland. I don’t plan on working with anyone else in the future, she was so wonderful to work with.

Brian Bolger 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: The support provided by Angie Tressler was top notch. She was timely and effective with communication with us and the resort throughout the process. Angie provided a a great pre-vacation package including a comprehensive print out of the full itinerary and everything we needed to know for the trip. We couldn’t be happier with her support.

Ashley Coelho 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Melanie is the BEST! She made sure every detail of our vacation was perfect, and our group had a blast. Highly recommend using Melanie for your vacation needs. She made traveling easy!

Liz Jones 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Kelly R. has been an integral part of planning numerous Disney vacations and special opportunities for our family. Her attention to detail and dedication go above and beyond to ensure every trip becomes a lifetime core memory. From helping us navigate the intricacies of planning to securing unique experiences, Kelly's expertise and commitment make every vacation truly magical. We are incredibly grateful for her guidance and can't imagine planning a Disney trip without her! *Photo of my daughter enjoying our view during lunch at Space 220, a highly sought after restaurant. Kelly secured a reservation for us!*

Monica Zurawsky 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: We worked with Andrea to plan our first family trip to Disney World with our 4-year-old daughter, and we are SO glad we did! She was extremely thorough and had so many helpful tips and suggestions throughout the planning process. We had a lot of questions since it was our first time planning a Disney trip as parents, and she took the time to answer them all. She was familiar with all the current promotions and the latest happenings at the parks and our resort. She helped us arrange transportation to and from the airport, booked all of our dining reservations, and secured us an appointment at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, which was a huge hit with our daughter. We would absolutely recommend working with Andrea for your next trip!

Kelly Graham 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Andrea was an absolute pleasure to work with! She consistently responded to all of our questions quickly and with great expertise about Universal Studios. Her recommendations for hotels, dining, and attractions were spot-on, and she truly helped enhance our experience. She was also incredibly accommodating, ensuring everything went smoothly. We couldn’t have asked for a better travel agent to make our trip unforgettable!

Margaret Happe 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: We had a fabulous trip due to Nancy’s professional details. She made each of us feel special, she arranged transportation and events. It made for a relaxing special trip

Brenda Anderson 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Working with Bridget made our latest vacation very enjoyable and most importantly stress free. She was always available to answer any questions we may have had and immediately informed us of a minor change in our flight time. Travel documents were prepared and delivered in plenty of time. We will definitely be contacting Bridget for all our future travel needs.

Stephanie Moore 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Angie at Life is Better Traveling is incredible. She helped us plan our 15 day honeymoon to the Hawaiian islands. It was epic. She worked with our tight schedule, took time to understand our vision, and worked with our budget. Her follow up, organization and resources are also way above average. If you are looking for a travel agent, seriously do not waste your time looking at anyone else. We can’t wait to work with her again!

Terry Huskey 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Nancy wanted to give you a big thanks for everything you provided for our Canadian cruise. You were so thoughtful and detailed that it made the experience so easy to just enjoy. From setting it up, to the excursions, and information you provided us it turned out to be a great vacation. Look forward to working with you again.

Kirk Kuemerle 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our trip was made simpler and smoothly for first time cruisers. Nancy is organized, efficient, communicates promptly and is very pleasant to deal with. We will use Life is better in the future.

Janis Jehle 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great trip. Well planned and made all the details effortless. Nancy is always available to answer questions and guide her clients to a carefree vacation.

Holly Zucchero 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Heather planned the most amazing honeymoon for my husband and I and she was such a joy to work with. She did everything we asked for and more. Communication with her was so easy! Would recommend her to anyone and will definitely use her services in the future

Mary Beth Piccirilli 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: this my second trip I have booked with Sonja and its as smooth and complete as the first , everything was perfectly explained and put together, its a comfortable feeling needed to start a vacation!

Pam Stallings 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Most magical and amazing trip! Florence, Rome, Sorrento, Positano, Capri, Pompeii - fun along the way! Explained everything to us, was patient and is currently helping us work through some minor glitches,… Simply an amazing experience. Professional and knowledgeable. Will refer to friends.

Gail Schmitt 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Kris Vanderlinden was very knowledgeable about cruises, and took a personal interest in every detail of our trip! Her suggestions and experience provided a seamless 8 day cruise in addition to recommending hotels in New York and Quebec City. I highly recommend her!!!

Christianna Mayberry 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: We were so happy we used Angie and Life is Better Traveling for our first European vacation. It took all the guess work out of where to go and what to do. Everything was seamless and made our trip so stress free. The guides they hooked us up with at each site were amazing and really gave us a once and a lifetime experience. We will definitely use them again for our next big trip!

Ginger Valent 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Sonja is amazing!We have booked quite a few vacations with her. She really gets to know her clients so our vacations couldn’t be more perfect! Highly recommend!

Kim Leasure 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Sonja booked our vacation to Jamaica and everything was perfect! Process was easy and everything was taken care of for us.

Joseph Piccirilli 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Sonja was extremely helpful on our 45th anniversary vacation! Always there phone, email, text thank you so much Joe and Mary Beth

Scott McFarland 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Kris planned a wonderful vacation for us to Portugal. All of our transportation ran smoothly. During the planning process, Kris was prompt to respond to our questions. She worked closely with associates in Portugal to plan accommodations and tours which met our requirements. The attention to detail in planning created a more relaxing experience and helped us to focus on enjoying what Portugal had to offer. We would absolutely use Kris Vanderlinden for future travel planning.

Tom Schuetz 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Mary and her team at Life is Better Traveling are the best. In this current world where we travelers have a lot more access and options she and her team still set themselves apart. I love the freedom of booking with Life is Better Traveling and not worrying about any detail not being covered. From booking a trip through departure date, there is so much communication on everything from important info to tips and highlights from your destination. Mary and her team know the destinations and any traveling questions you may have. I can't recommend them enough to book your next trip in total confidence. When you do, you can sit back and not stress the details leading up to the trip because Life is Better Traveling will have you covered. You can put your focus on your family and relaxation.

Rachel Guarinoni 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Holly was so helpful planning my trip to London UK. I haven’t ever been to UK nor planned a trip out of the country, and she really made it easy and not stressful. While planning, I let her know our interests and she took it from there. From plane tickets and a driver to and from the airport, to coordinating a day trip to Stonehenge, and to asking any questions about the hotel or operating the London busses or tube, Holly was able to get me all the answers. We felt safe being provided with all of the contact numbers incase we were late to a tour or couldn’t find a meeting point. Before/during/after the trip, Holly was so easy to reach. It felt like she really cares about making sure we got to do everything we hoped for and felt safe while away from home.

Brian Hill 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We had an awesome vacation thanks to Life is Better Traveling. We talked about what we wanted before we left, and everything was all set up for us by the time we got on location. Recommend Life is Better Traveling to anyone planning a vacation.

Ashley Dolar 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I can't say enough good things about Kris, our incredible travel specialist who planned the vacation of a lifetime for my family and me. From start to finish, Kris made every step of our trip to London and Iceland effortless and truly memorable. Traveling with my 8-year-old daughter and husband, we wanted a mix of adventure and relaxation, and Kris delivered beyond our expectations. Kris knew exactly where to splurge for an unforgettable experience (Royal tea!) and where to save, helping us get the most value out of our trip. She created a full itinerary tailored to our preferences, doing all the research while collaborating with me to verify every detail. We were like partners in planning, and her expertise combined with my input made for a truly customized experience. What really stood out was how Kris went the extra mile—she was available during our trip in case anything came up, which provided an extra layer of comfort. She even sent us an organized folder with all our travel information printed and ready to go, making our travels completely stress-free. Thanks to Kris, our trip was 100 times better than anything I could have planned on my own. She’s a true professional with a genuine passion for creating magical travel experiences. I highly recommend Kris to anyone looking to plan a special trip—they will be in the best hands possible!

Patricia provenzano 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Emily was by far the most knowledgeable travel advisor I have ever worked with. She booked our entire Disney Cruise trip from start to finish. It went very smoothly, and I did not need to worry about anything from where to stay the night before the cruise to our transportation. Emily answered any and all questions I had in a very timely manner, even when I would text her on a Saturday. I will definitely use Emily again, and will have no problem referring her to family and friends.

Valerie moll 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Nancy Vallely planned every detail of our trip to Italy and Athens. Her detailed planning made every aspect of our trip easier with regard to the tours and travel to our hotels from the airport and then back to the airport for our trip home. We were met by assigned friendly drivers upon arrival at the airports who transported us to our hotels and gave us information about the countries we were visiting. Everything went smoothly with our planned activities and she was available for guidance throughout our stay in the two countries. Prior to the trip, Nancy gave us excellent advice on how to prepare for the trip and provided ways in which to handle possible issues that might arise such as delayed or cancelled flights. I couldn't recommend her more highly as the best travel agent we could ever have hoped to have. We had an absolutely wonderful time on our trip, in large part due to her careful and thorough planning. I wouldn't hesitate to use Nancy again for future family trips. We feel so grateful to have had her as our travel agent. She's the absolute best!

Kristen Stump 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: This was our first time using a travel agent and Angie was great! She communicated leading up to the trip and was available to meet and answer questions. She was on call throughout the trip for any needs that came up.

Frederick O'Brien 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Our entire family, consisting of six adults and five grandchildren, had a wonderful experience in Ireland. Specific comments: . Mary's Yohannan's knowledge of the area/destination was excellent and was most helpful in planning the trip. . Mary answered all questions in a timely manner and offered several additional suggestions. . Documentation was complete and accurate during all stages of the trip. . All customization requests were accommodated. The tour guide even made a couple of adjustments "on the fly" in response to local developments, such as cruise ship arrivals. . Mary's involvement certainly relieved the stress of having to plan and execute the numerous tasks in the trip. The tour guide also was excellent in ensuring smooth entry to all venues. . Our family commented several times on how well-organized the trip was. We told them that using Mary Yohannan as travel agent was key to the smoothness of the trip. We were very pleased.

Sarah Baker 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome experience with Angie booking a trip for our entire family to Mexico! She managed the preferences of our crew of 18 and called ahead to confirm our rooms were close to eachother. We had a little trouble with the excursion she booked and I reached out to her about it. She responded right away and was on the phone with the resort, transportation and excursion group to make sure our group was all together. Great experience using a travel agent! Highly recommend Angie.

Pam Tressler 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: When we decided to accept our nieces invitation to attend her wedding in Ireland, we asked our daughter-in-law, Angela Tressler, an experienced travel consultant with Life is Better Traveling, to plan & organize our trip. We explained to Angie that we wanted to arrive 5 days before the wedding and experience as much of Ireland as possible. She took care of absolutely everything including airline/hotel reservations, local private transportation, day trip to Cliffs of Moher, walking/guided tour of Dublin, Guinness & Jameson Distillery tours, etc. The trip was wonderful and went off without a glitch.

Tiffany Crevak 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: So easy to work with!! Highly recommend Planned a perfect honeymoon for us at a great destination!! Seriously, work with Bridget

Stephanie Narry 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We recently used Andrea to help us book and plan our recent FL vacation, bundling Disney World and Universal Studios into one trip. This is our third vacation planed with this company, but first time planning with Andrea. She went above and beyond to explain the ins and outs of all the things to us. She patiently talked us through all the various Disney World choices - from resorts, to dining plans, to the complexities of Genie plus, ILLs, and VQs. She listened to us and what we wanted to get out of our vacation, and helped to make sure we were able to get everything accomplished, down to tips/suggestions for each park on where to eat, fav snacks and where to find them, and making in park reservations for us. We would hands down use Andrea and Life is Better Traveling again for our future trips.

Susan Reitz 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Bridget was wonderful to work with. Our family cruise to celebrate my parents 50th anniversary could not have gone smoother. We will use her services again any time we plan to travel!

Amanda Checque 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Emily was amazing in helping us organize our first family trip to Universal Studios. Everything was so easy for us, both the planning and the vacationing! Highly recommend and would definitely reach out again for future trips!

Lexie Partin 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Holly did an excellent job planning our trip to France and Italy. Everything was planned out and organized and took all the stress off our shoulders. We definitely plan on using Holly for our future trips!

Mindy Payne 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Life is Better Traveling for your travel planning! Mary and her team will make traveling a breeze! Our planner, Andrea E., helped me plan a wonderful and memorable Disney vacation with my family. From providing a trip overview, to recommendations on timing, dining and rides, Andrea made every step of our trip planning organized and stress-free! Andrea takes the time to get to know her clients so she can customize the absolute best experience for them. Do yourself a favor and let Life is Better Traveling help plan your next trip! I know I will!

Dayna Damaso 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Andrea was EXCEPTIONAL! This was our first time using an agency and I don't think we will ever go back. We are long time Disney lovers and Andrea helped make this trip special but also EASY. It was our first time traveling with a toddler and our parents who are getting older. The recommendations, tips, and vendors the agency uses were spot on. On top of it all, she assisted us in a huge amount of cost savings on the trip as a whole. We can't wait to utilize Andrea and the agency again!

Debra Finney 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Liza was available to answer all of my questions! All of my documentation was complete and accurate, and when I needed to request a change, she was more than happy to accommodate my needs. She provided the customization that I was looking for as well. Liza helped make my trip run smoothly and I was less stressed about going! The trip was amazing!!

Julia Germeyer 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Mary at Life is Better Traveling was a fantastic partner in travel - she plans trips so meticulously, makes sure you have the itinerary you dream about, with none of the stress. The details are taken care of. We recently went to three European countries, and at each airport or train station at a new destination, she had a private transfer set up who would meet us as we got off the train or after we landed, and guided us through to the waiting private car, and to our next hotel. These transitions could have been stressful, but we didn't have to worry. She also had our tickets ready to go for the different experiences we had booked, and we had them in digital and print in case anything happened. We felt prepared thanks to her many travel tips, even down to packing lists and copies of documents. And she was so supportive and patient with all our questions. When the return flights were delayed and subsequently cancelled, we knew what to do when we landed in the connecting location. Everything from which specific tours she booked to where we stayed was a combination of her personal experience and other clients' experiences, so we knew we were getting the best fit. Highly recommend for your travel needs, even those detailed trips with lots of moving parts (that's what ours was)!

Constance Michael 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Sonja Hester was instrumental in coordinating our two week trip to Italy and Greece. We never missed a plane, train, boat or bus. She ensured that an Ambassador was there to greet us at every stop. Her travel tips were very helpful and our vacation was "Once in a Lifetime"... Thank you Sonja!!!

Stephanie Page 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Had a FABULOUS time on Celebrity Reflection. Thank you, Holly, for booking our trip for us!

Angela Chang 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Emily had answers to all of my questions — and as a Universal newbie, I had a lot! I felt super prepared and knew exactly what to expect before we got there, so I was able to relax and enjoy our family vacation to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Lexie Smith 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The best!!! Angie has booked a few trips for us, she’s very knowledgeable and always quick to answer questions!

Anthony 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Emily did a great job helping me navigate through my vacation options. she was very patient with me as I was indecisive on my decision making. I would definitely recommend her she was very helpful.

Tara Roberts 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I can not give enough stars for our travel agent, Kayla Thornbury. Not only did we ask her to plan one trip but two trips at the same time. We flooded her with so much information. She was so polite, and prompt. She always answered when we called with questions and has even given so many helpful suggestions preparing for the trip. Please, if your looking for someone to help plan your next vacation give Kayla Thornbury a call.

Amee Bankston 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We had the best trip to Switzerland, thanks to Mary and all of her hard work! Her expertise was obvious in every planned detail, that we ourselves could not have orchestrated on our own. Everything went smoothly and we had the absolute best time! I will definitely be using Mary again for my future travels!

Alexander Danley 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I really highly recommend this team! the moment i called i knew i wanted them to plan my trip! they explored a ton of options for me for a last minute vacation and found me one that was perfect and right in my budget! i will be using this company for years to come

Kristin Nagaro 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My family and I took a trip to Santorini, Greece, for a cousin's wedding. This also included my parents, my brother and sister-in-law from Japan, and my aunt and uncle who went along to watch the children while we attended the wedding. We decided to go to Rome and Athens before the wedding, so this was a complicated trip. Nancy did such an amazing job coordinating all these moving pieces that left me able to focus on enjoying the trip and spending time with my family. I honestly cannot praise her skills enough and will absolutely look to her again if we needed help with traveling details.

Moira hahn 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Mary Y planned a river cruise for us, with stays at both ends. We’d never been on a cruise before, so we needed some hand-holding- no problem for Mary. She gave us all the information & advice we needed, answered all our questions, and made it all happen. All of the vendors and services she booked for us were great. It was a remarkably stress-free trip, and we’ll be booking with Mary again soon!

Karen Newnam 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Won’t plan another vacation without Holly. So many years of missing using a travel agent, and we were lucky to find Holly. She found us a fabulous boutique hotel in the best location in London, arranged our transfers and also helped plan our adventures. She shared great advice and all the prep emails leading up to vacation made sure we were ready for anything! We will use her again.

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Karen your words are so kind. Thank you so much for saying all these wonderful things about Holly Myles. She is an amazing travel agent and I am so glad to hear that she went above and beyond providing you amazing customer service. We look forward to helping plan many more vacations for you and your family.

Cyndi Grand 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Life Is Better Traveling was GREAT to work with! Mary Yohannan, our agent, could not have made planning more easy! We asked her to plan our trip to London, and she only had about 3 weeks to do it in. We had a tentative itinerary in 3 days!!! The tours we went on were wonderful and the tour guides she arranged for us were so nice and very knowledgeable. Our hotel was in the perfect location too! Having an on-line itinerary in addition to a handheld itinerary was also beneficial. Mary made everything so easy! If you are in need of a travel agent, look no further!!!

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Thank you so much for the kind words Cyndi! It was a pleasure working with you as well and I was so delighted to hear that your family had an amazing time. I can't wait to help plan the next adventure for you and your family. Thank you again.

Marianne Schafer 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: 4/4/2024 - Our family had such an amazing cruise on the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas with the help of Andrea. She was very available, ensured that we had everything in place before departure, and genuinely excited about our itinerary. Thank you again Andrea for planning another family vacation full of memories! ———————————————————————— 1/28/2024 - Andrea Erbrecht, our travel agent for our recent Mother Daughter trip to Universal Studios, was simply spectacular. From the moment I reached out to her to plan our Christmas gift surprise, she attentively listened to our proposed itinerary for the Rock the Universe weekend and swiftly took charge of all the planning. With her firsthand knowledge of the weekend events and everything Universal (especially the Wizarding World of Harry Potter), she ensured every detail was meticulously taken care of. Upon our request for recommendations, Andrea suggested the perfect Italian restaurant, Vivo, in Universal’s City Walk, and even made reservations for us. Prior to our departure, she met with us locally, providing invaluable insights about the trip, including concert schedules and park maps, which got us even more excited. We also sought her advice on casual dining options, and she recommended a few places. As our departure date approached, Andrea thoughtfully printed all the necessary documents, including hotel and Universal express pass details, ensuring a seamless experience for us. Throughout our trip, she remained incredibly accommodating, assuring us that we could reach out to her at any time. Post-trip, Andrea eagerly awaited our feedback, demonstrating her genuine interest in our experience. Her friendship, enthusiasm, and professionalism have already led us to book our next trip with her. Andrea truly made our Mother Daughter adventure to Universal an unforgettable and magical experience.

Thomas Sabol 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: From start to finish Andrea planned and assisted our family on our recent trip to Universal Studios. We highly recommend her for your travel adventures.

Beth Opat White 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Helpful and took away the stress of planning our trip ourselves!

Barbara M 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My husband and I have exclusively used Mary Y. since we discovered her when she helped our daughter plan a cruise and trip for our granddaughter. Even though we lived across the country, we still rely on Mary's expertise and wide scope of knowledge in planning and execute a fulfilling experience. She is a pro. She has arranged private tour guides at some destinations that increased our ability to get to "know the area". If we just tell her where and what we are thinking about, she will research the options and present them to us in a clearly understandable way and let us decide. She knows are interests and travel choices and will send us a "any interest" when she sees a great deal. She is right there when we have questions...just a phone call or an email. It is the small things that she does that make the trip for us. All our documents organized in a spiral bound packet. Her follow-up and follow-through are impeccable. She has made our retirement life better through traveling and exploring the world.

Kari Mayhorn 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Kayla has helped plan several of our family vacations and always provides the best services! She takes care of all of the little things that helps make our vacations stress free and enjoyable!

Kami Kimes 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Not only did she book our vacation exactly how we wanted it she went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed every minute. Such a smooth process! She booked a hotel and a cruise for us and it went so smooth! I highly recommend using Nancy for your next vacation! I know we will be using her again! Two years she’s booked for us and they’ve been great!

Melissa Eltringham 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Emily and all the information she provided our Disney World trip went great! She helped provde us information on handicapped accessibility and the DAS pass so that our trip went smoothly!

Megan Reuwer Schroeder 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Perfect to have someone knowledgeable and dedicated to making sure our trip was great. Highly recommend.

Cindy Politte 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Had a great time at Sunscape in Akumal, Mexico. Everything was as expected and would definitely use Nancy Oliver Vallely again.

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Nancy is the best!! I am so happy to hear that everything went off as expected, and that you will be using Nancy again to help plan future trips.

Anne Marie Christian 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Andrea helped us plan and book an awesome trip to Universal! She is a wealth of information about the park and accommodations. It was comforting working with another parent, she had anticipated many of our questions because she knows first hand. She responded quickly to questions and had little check-ins with us along the way to be sure we were ready. Working with Andrea was wonderful! And she helped reduce a ton of stress!

Mary Boykin 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: This was a wonderful stress free vacation, because every detail was arranged by the travel agency. My cousin and I had a wonderful time.

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Thank you for the wonderful words Mary. I am so glad that everyone had a great time and we look forward to helping you and your family plan many more vacations.

Karen Jeffer 1 year ago

Positive experience: My husband and I knew we wanted to go to Italy - but had no idea where to start. We had a phone call with Mary to tell her a little about us and the types of activities we were interested in. She did a wonderful job of suggesting an initial itinerary and we tweaked it a bit. Our ultimate 2-week itinerary was everything we hoped it would be. The hotels she chose were perfect. The bound book she sent us with checklists, helpful tips, all our vouchers and daily itinerary was extremely helpful and we referred to it often. When our first flight was canceled she worked with us to help get it rescheduled. Would highly recommend!

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

It was such a pleasure helping you guys plan an amazing Italian vacation. I have loved working with your entire family on all their trips...LOL. I look forward to planning many more.

Karen Eye 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful experience....one I'll remember for a long time.

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Thank you for the wonderful words Karen. I am so glad that everyone had a great time and we look forward to helping you and your family plan many more vacations.

Mary Duckworth 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My trip ran smoothly from beginning to end. Questions were always answered immediately. Any snags were dealt with quickly and efficiently. Nancy has arranged many successful trips for us and I will definitely use her services again.

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Thank you for the wonderful words Mary. I am so glad that everyone had a great time and we look forward to helping you and your family plan many more vacations.

Rikki Harris 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend working with Rebecca Tucker. She has planned multiple trips for my family saving me a ton of time and allowing me to better enjoy each vacation along with my family and not be exhausted by the planning and executing phase, she is extremely attentive, knowledgeable, and the longer you work with her the more deeply she understands your families travel dreams and expectations. Her services are very affordable and worth it!

Brandi Noble 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Bridget was so helpful and made it look like planning our summer cruise vacation was so easy!! She always had an answer to our questions and was just genuinely so nice to work with. We made the right decision with Bridget! We 100% recommend Bridget!

Vanessa Read 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Ashley was so helpful planning our group trip to Ireland! Having someone take care of all the documentation made a world of difference and it was so nice having a custom itinerary planned out for us. All the group excursions she picked for us were fantastic and the drivers she planned were prompt and waiting for us. Ashley was so easy and quick to communicate with and I would recommend her to anyone and will definitely use her again for future vacations!

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Thank you for the wonderful words Vanessa. I am so glad that everyone had a great time and we look forward to helping you and your family plan many more vacations.

colleen arnowitz 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: It was our first trip to Bermuda. The island is lovely and we enjoyed our time walking around Port George. Although I didn't go out the next day, my husband and our friends went back over to Hamilton for a short visit. We are very grateful to have had Bridget Leyda as our travel agent. No matter when it happened, if we had a question or a concern about the trip, she was most helpful! She fully explained everything about the packages, and was very patient when we were making decisions. We would certainly have Bridget help us plan another vacation!! Thanks, Bridget!

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Thank you for the wonderful words. I am so glad that everyone had a great time and we look forward to helping you and your family plan many more vacations.

Erin McClymonds 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Sonja has been the best and easiest to work with ! She planned 2 full weeks for us in Italy for our Honeymoon and it was spectacular! Full service with drivers and private guides plus all the excursions and transportation arranged for. The itinerary was easy to follow and the hotels were top notch. We stayed in 4 different cities and saw a handful more with tours. It was both exciting and with plenty of time for relaxing and taking in the local culture.

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Hi Erin! I am so happy to hear that you guys had a wonderful honeymoon to Italy! Sonja is such a gem and her knowledge is so valuable. I am glad that you had such a great experience with her that you have already planned future vacations with her. Thank you again for the feedback!

Samantha Scott 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We are back from Italy and had a fabulous time! Sonja planned an amazing vacation for us hitting all of the locations we wanted to see with perfect tours and accommodations. The food was amazing and the countryside was so beautiful. I can't wait to go back again someday!!

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Hi Samantha! I am so glad to hear that you had such an amazing time on your vacation. Sonja is great and I am so glad to hear that she hit everything perfectly for you and your family. We look forward to helping you plan more vacations in the future.

Briana Zinsmeister 2 years ago

Negative experience: Extremely disappointing. Initially I was very excited to work with Sonja after reading all the 5 star reviews and speaking with her on the phone. However, that excitement quickly diminished after paying the $200 travel planning fee. Her communication became minimal and then we received a very generic rough draft itinerary that took none of our preferences into consideration. That’s not the worst part though, the total cost she provided for the trip was so inflated/overpriced. I took the time to price everything in her itinerary and found a $4,000 difference in her “cost” versus what I would pay booking everything myself. When emailing her to confront the issue, I was left unanswered. Save your time and money and plan the trip yourself!!!! In response, we never received any further communication from Sonja. Given she had my email and phone number and I do not have a response email or any missed phone calls, she clearly did not make a big effort to reach out. And I priced everything up because I wanted to know where her total cost of $14,000 was coming from since you don't provide itemized breakdowns of cost. I will definitely be planning this myself and saving thousands based on her costs. Thank you for wasting my time.

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Dear Briana,

Thank you for your valuable feedback. I have discussed your concerns with Sonja and reviewed the email you sent her. Sonja had attempted to contact you to modify the itinerary to better suit your preferences, but it seems there was a miscommunication. While I understand that the itinerary did not meet your expectations, I am curious as to why you priced out everything if it did not include any activities of interest to you.
We would have greatly appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with you further to ensure that the pricing you were examining was a fair comparison. It’s important to note that there can sometimes be differences in what we offer our clients. We understand that the least expensive option does not always equate to the best value for the client. Our pricing may appear higher due to the superior services we recommend, compared to the most basic service offered elsewhere. We strive to provide our clients with the best possible experience, and we believe that this often goes beyond just the cost.
We hope you have a wonderful trip and wish you all the best.

Jess Hicks 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Kayla goes above and beyond to make our vacations run smoothly. She answers any questions I have and takes away any stress I have regarding my vacation plans.

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Hi Jess! I am so glad to hear that everything ran smoothly on your vacation and Kayla was able to make that happen for you. She is an amazing agent and we are so happy she is part of our team. We look forward to planning many more vacations for you and your family.

Kirstin Sapp 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Kayla is an amazing travel agent! This is our second trip we’ve booked through her. She always makes it so easy and hassle free! We will use her every time.

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Hi Kirstin! I love hearing that Kayla did such an amazing job that you had booked another vacation with her, and that she is now your go-to travel agent. Thank you again for feedback!

Rebecca Carlson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful trip to Hawaii, our travel agent Sonja made everything so easy for us with all the travel arrangements, excursions, transportation and transfers. So was so helpful and knowledgeable. She was available to help if we had any question. Definitely would use her services again.

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Hi Rebecca! I am so happy to hear that you had a great time in Hawaii and that Sonja was able to help you with making it amazing for you and your family. She is a great part of our team and I love hearing that you will be using her again in the future. Thank again for the feedback!

Gregory Hester 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Negril , Jamaica Awesome!!!!

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Hi Gregory! I am so glad to hear that your trip to Jamaica was awesome! An awesome vacation is always a memorable one. Thank you for the feedback.

Jonathan Chazin 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mary was terrific! She listened and heard what we wanted from our trip to Spain. She was willing an able to make adjustments when we wanted a plan tweaked . The level of detail for itinerary was flawless using both tech (app called trips) and a more traditional format of a bound booklet that included train tickets, tour vouchers and a detailed daily breakdown of our schedule. It was not only a useful tool but it will serve as a nice keepsake to remember our incredible trip . Lastly she had all contact info and instructions on what to do if something wasn’t right but we didn’t need it because everything went perfectly.

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Hi Jonathan! I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed the process of working with me and you had a great trip! It truly was a pleasure to help you plan an amazing vacation for you guys and I look forward to working with you to plan future vacations. Thank you so much for the feedback, I truly appreciate the information.

Justin Zinsmeister 2 years ago

Negative experience: Paid $200 “planning fee” and was sent an itinerary that could be described as elementary at best. Communication back and forth was not great. Price checked all the items on the itinerary and came to realize there was a $4,000+ price difference if we just booked it all ourselves. Figured there would be some stuff baked into the price but not $4k!!! Was going to address it privately but after an email and no response for close to a week figured I’d share the experience publicly. Feel conned out of the $200 slightly but non refundable means non refundable.

Life is Better Traveling
Life is Better Traveling

Dear Justin,

I see your wife Briana also left the same feedback regarding the services provided. I have discussed your concerns with Sonja and reviewed the email sent to her. Sonja had attempted to contact you guys to modify the itinerary to better suit your preferences, but it seems there was a miscommunication. It is my understanding that you have booked the trip independently and we wish you the best.

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