Trip of a life time!
Reviewed By Harry A. - PARKSVILLE, BC | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
My wife and I attempted to plan a fairly intricate multi-destination trip on our own, but we quickly became overwhelmed by all the details and options. That’s when we turned to Sandy McLary for help—and we’re so glad we did!
In an impressively short amount of time, Sandy listened carefully to our preferences, dreams, and must-haves, then crafted a seamless, personalized itinerary that felt tailor-made for us. Every suggestion she made was spot-on.
The entire trip unfolded exactly as planned—no hiccups, no surprises, just pure perfection from start to finish. We enjoyed stress-free travel, insider recommendations, and unforgettable experiences we never could have pulled off alone.
If you’re dreaming of a complex or special trip but don’t want the headache of planning it yourself, I can’t recommend Sandy highly enough. She truly turned our vision into an incredible reality!"
Sandy McLary responded
"Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and thoughtful review. I’m truly humbled by your generous words. It means the world to me that I could help take the stress out of such an intricate trip and bring your vision to life exactly as you dreamed.
I’m thrilled that the itinerary felt personalized and seamless for you and your wife. Knowing you had a stress-free, memorable experience is the greatest reward I could ask for.
"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Anniversary Trip
Reviewed By Terri & Mike - PARKSVILLE, BC | Traveled to Hawaii | USA
Thank you Sandy for a lovely week on Maui! The trip exceed all expectations with the highlight being our lovely oceanfront condo. This was an upgrade Sandy arranged for us as a surprise for our wedding anniversary. From the condo we watched whales breaching, heard the surf crashing and we saw the occasional brave kayaker. The entire trip went according to plan. Once home, we immediately got her working on the next adventure. Portugal, here we come!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Mediterranean
Reviewed By Bob H - Parksville, BC | Traveled to Mediterranean Sea | At Sea | At Sea
Sandy did a phenomenal job of organizing our trip and wonderful cruise of the Mediterranean region. She thought of everything and was even available for help while we were on our journey. Thank you, Sandy we were indeed fortunate to have you as our travel consultant
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Winter Vacation
Reviewed By Jim & Tracy - Red Deer, AB | Traveled to Mexico
Once again we decided on a destination and called Sandy. She recommended an authentic hotel with charm. We really enjoyed it. Great for swimming, nice beach areas and an ocean front room on an upper level where we were able to watch the whales most evenings. She knows our preferences and always helps us plan a great holiday. We enjoy working with Sandy and will continue to support her in the years to come. Thank you again!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Thailand
Reviewed By Emma - York, ON | Traveled to Thailand | East and Southeast Asia
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.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Africa Adventure
Reviewed By Monica T - PARKSVILLE, BC | Traveled to Africa
Sandy did a great job setting up our itinerary and supporting us during our 6 week Africa Adventure. She combined 3 separate tours, one of East Africa (safaris in Kenya and Tanzania), one to Zanzibar and the last to Southern Africa (further safaris South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana). She was there supporting us the whole way through our trip. For example, when our flight was delayed and we missed our original connection, Sandy quickly rebooked us on a later flight and rearranged hotel transfers. This was all complete before we landed even with a 9 hour time difference. She provided us really good advice (what currencies we should use) before we left plus made sure our tour operators were made aware of any changes in arrival times. She ensured we had all the documentation we needed for various countries we visited. Sandy made sure we had a fabulous trip from start to finish. She checked in with us when after we got back to here about our experiences on the safaris and any concerns that came up and provide feedback to the tour operators. We would highly recommend Sandy to those planning extensive travel adventures. She takes the stress and worry out of travel especially when you are far away from home.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Galapagos
Reviewed By Vera - Parksville, BC | Traveled to Galapagos Islands | Ecuador | South America
Sandy's customer service is amazing. I've used her services twice, once on an adventure cruise from Iceland to Newfoundland and more recently I've booked a trip to the Galapagos. In both cases I received everything I needed well in advance of my trip, she answered all my questions in a patient, kind and professional way. If you're booking a trip that's a little more adventurous, I recommend her highly!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip of a lifetime!
Reviewed By Bev & Harry - PARKSVILLE, BC | Traveled to Australia | Australia & New Zealand
Sandy has been the most professional, personal and listened to our crazy ideas. We pulled together a once in a lifetime trip. She has been so patient with us going back & forth with ideas and thoughts and we are very much Impesed we her service. Plus kindness, respect, friendship is so nice to see.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best way to see Europe
Reviewed By John & Arlene - Parksville, BC | Traveled to Europe
We loved working with Sandy Mclary on our driving trip in Europe. She booked flights, rental car,
hotels and tours . Everything went well and she was available for any changes or questions. Her
expertise made our trip so much more enjoyable and less stressful for us. We would highly recommend Sandy as a great travel agent to work with and would definitely use her services again
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Italy
Reviewed By Graham & Shelley - Parksville, BC | Traveled to Italy | Europe
We have used Sandy’s services only once after being referred by a friend. Sandy recommended a small group 12 day tour in Italy with Collette Tours which included all that we wanted to see and more. Initially there was a complication beyond her control but she persisted with the company until the problem was resolved. Each day Sandy contacted us to let us know how it was progressing and was able to get us what was requested. She is very professional. We made our own flight arrangements and Sandy reassured us that it was all in order.
The tour she recommended was perfect and we had a wonderful trip. We highly recommend her services.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Alaska
Reviewed By Betty - Sointula, BC | Traveled to Alaska | USA
Sandy was recommended to us by our neighbour who has been very happy with several trips arranged by Sandy. We were looking for someone to help make our trip as easy as possible and that definitely happened. From start to finish each step was guided by Sandy's organized itinerary complete with the knowledge that if anything was to go awry Sandy was a phone call or text away to help smooth the process. Fortunately we did not need to call on her. Our trip was just what we wanted; relaxing and enjoyable and easy to facilitate. We will definitely call on Sandy again for help with our next trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Sandy to the rescue!
Reviewed By Richard and Silke - Nanoose Bay, BC | Traveled to New Zealand | Australia & New Zealand
We were stuck for 4 days due to the snow storm that hit Vancouver! Sandy was able to help us and get us reconfirmed on flights out ( despite all the chaos with the airlines) and get us away for Xmas with our family in NZ, we arrived in time to join our family on the South Island the day after our arrival. Brilliant.. Then once again you came to our rescue after I suffered from a DVT 5 days before flying back from Zurich to Vancouver this summer. We will continue to use your services and would not want to travel without your support in the future as it has been invaluable for us. Thank you
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Mediterranean vacation
Reviewed By Deanne & Brian - Bowser, BC | Traveled to Mediterranean Sea | At Sea | At Sea
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!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Perfect Costa Rica!
Reviewed By Gregg & Lesley - Parksville, BC | Traveled to Costa Rica | Central America
Perfection!! 6 people - 12 nights - Costa Rica - multiple excursions and transfers (sometimes in a single day). Not a single late/missed connection, missing guide or misrepresented activity. Sandy is highly organized, honest/transparent and very well informed. This resulted in a once in a lifetime experience that far exceeded our expectations. Sandy has since booked subsequent trips with the same results. We will continue to use and recommend her outstanding service. Bravo Sandy!!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Hawaii
Reviewed By Jill and Norm - Nanaimo, BC | Traveled to Hawaii | USA
Once again Sandy perfectly organized our trip. All of the transportation, transfers and multiple hotel stays were put together seamlessly, allowing us to concentrate on the enjoyment of our time away. She does a great job of organizing, trips, insurance and puts the whole package together in hard copy and online. Thank you Sandy!
Sandy McLary responded
"Thank you so much for your kinds words, always a pleasure!"
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Outstanding service & Attention to details
Reviewed By Trevor - Calgary, AB | Traveled to Egypt ~ Africa
Service Beyond Expectations! Thank you for everything to ensure our Cruise was outstanding! We received direction, advice and encouragement at every point of this journey. Being our first cruise Sandy was able to inform us of what to expect and set our concerns at ease. Sandy answered every question we had. She is very knowledgeable concerning not only the cruise itself but insurance coverage to ensure that all our needs were met. Sandy went above and beyond what we ever expected. She made sure we had a worry free holiday & customized our itinerary making this a trip of a lifetime.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Flawless Travel Experience
Reviewed By Gillian & Norm - Nanaimo, BC | Traveled to Europe
We traveled for 26 days, 7 of this on a river cruise in Portugal & Spain 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 multiple hotel stays & tours along the way.
The whole trip exceeded our expectations. Sandy kept us posted throughout the booking process for this entire trip including making arrangements for cancellation and health insurance. 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.
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.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best planned trip!
Reviewed By Connie - Vancouver, BC | Traveled to Portugal ~ Europe
Thank you Sandy! We had a wonderful trip and we appreciate everything that you’ve done for us. We’d like to keep in touch with you for any travel plans that we may have in the future! . The customer service that you have provided us from the planning of our vacation right up to being an advocate for us to the end and that was so very much appreciated! We loved our Cruise & our hotel in Portugal was fit for royalty, we have never stayed somewhere so beautiful – Thank you for all you do!
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The best trip ever!
Reviewed By Tanya - Rimbey, AB | Traveled to Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
Sandy remembers everything "ALWAYS" every little detail, for “US”!! We would like to say that one of the best parts of our trips…is “YOU”, our travel agent! You are eternally patient and helpful during the planning stages But more than that…your suggestions seem always just downright intuitive to our taste and style! Thank you for listening to our wants & needs! We can’t imagine a trip arranged better by anyone. Thank you for everything you do!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Customized France Itinerary with River Cruise
Reviewed By Rae & Bernie - Nanoose Bay, BC | Traveled to France ~ Europe
Sandy helped us with a couple of independent trips to date. 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.Thank you
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