Beautiful, stress-free trip to Iceland and Ireland
Reviewed By Ashleigh - Cropsey, IL | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Steve is amazing. His knowledge of the best vacation spots all over the planet and his willingness to research any new ideas are unmatched. I have various friends who work in travel, but Steve's expertise and helpful way of packaging materials for the trip keep me loyal to him. Steve planned my honeymoon and knew just what to suggest/avoid, he planned the perfect Italian adventure for my mom and I, and I just returned from Iceland/Ireland celebrating 10 years of marriage. He listens, asks questions to understand just what we want, and takes into account our personalities and preferences before suggesting the perfect thing! Thank you, Steve, for giving me some of my best memories and becoming a valued friend over the past decade!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Terrific Travel Agent!!
Reviewed By LH - Bloomington, Il | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
My husband and I have worked with Steve for many vacations!! He has helped us with Sandals vacations, Secrets resort, cruises, and now planning for Europe.
Steve has been great providing ideas and suggestions and listens to what we are interested in. He has also helped us many times when things didn't go as planned... death in the family, unexpected pet emergencies, and of course navigating the cancellation of 2 trips during Covid.
We always end up with a trip we love and no stress worrying about if things will go right.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wedding/Honeymoon!
Reviewed By Mariam Arzumanyan - Urbana, IL | Traveled to Antigua & Barbuda ~ Caribbean
Our travel agent Steven was great in helping us every step of the way. We had our wedding and honeymoon in Sandals Grande Antigua, and Steven helped us with all the details of our wedding planning. Can't wait to start planning our next trip!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Travel Agent
Reviewed By Ray - Bloomington IL | Traveled to Phoenix | Arizona | USA
We’ve used Steve for every one of our trips/vacations. Whether we drive or fly or cruise, Steve takes care of everything. There can’t be a better travel agent anywhere. All you have to do is call him up and tell him where you want to go and what you need and he takes care of everything. He’ll even recommend fun and interesting places to see and do and great restaurants at your destination. He’s the best there is. I highly recommend him. Thanks for everything Steve!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Enormous assistance on numerous trips!
Reviewed By JDE - Castle Pines, CO | Traveled to Tahiti | French Polynesia | South Pacific
I have used Steve as my travel agent for more than 20 years. He has always been responsive, knowledgeable, and incredible with logistics for travel planning. My adult children and their families are scattered across the US, and Steve has always found a way to get everyone where we need to be and when we need to be there. Even after I moved from Illinois to Colorado I continue to use his services and have no intention of stopping. He has been excellent!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Hawaii
Reviewed By Baker Family - Champaign, IL | Traveled to Hawaii Island | Hawaii | USA
Great recommendations in places to stay!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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So very helpful
Reviewed By Happy Traveler - Illinois | Traveled to Jamaica | Caribbean
Steve is always able to answer any questions I can come up with! He is a joy to work with and really knows the travel industry!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An EXCEPTIONAL Travel Agent
Reviewed By KB & JB - Normal, IL | Traveled to Spain | Europe
26 years! Steve Aves has been our travel agent for over a quarter century. For dozens of cruises and over twenty-five European vacations, Steve has provided us with exceptional travel advice and services. Together, we have found out about travel sites, hotels, and experiences that we might have overlooked without his expertise. He has always been professional, courteous, and trustworthy. We would highly recommend Steve Aves as a travel consultant.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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St. Thomas
Reviewed By Robert Fazzini - Bloomington, Illinois | Traveled to St. Thomas | Virgin Islands | Caribbean
Not only did we enjoy our trip to St. Thomas, but it was Steve's recommendation that St. Thomas be the all inclusive destination for all 25 Henson Disposal Company employees who were gifted a trip by the company owners. Steve coordinated the transportation and timing for each
couple at St. Thomas. Many of the employees had never been to an all inclusive destination as several were ex prisioners being given a second chance with jobs at Henson Disposal Company. His meetings with these employees and hand holding were critical to the success of the company gift of this $5,000 valued gift. The appreciation level from the employees was off the charts positive in large part because of the handling of everything by Steve.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our Baltic Adventure 2019
Reviewed By SAves U 2 - Oakley, Illinois | Traveled to Tallinn | Estonia | Europe
Steve planned our excursion to the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, & Lithuania based on our request, and after meeting us to discuss. I feel like he really understood what kinds of things we wanted to do, what kind of interesting things we wanted to see, all while being safe. He arranged it all, we just showed up! There were many cities, sites, connections, travel modes, and people involved. Steve was able to start us in Helsinki, hop to St. Petersburg, then travel the Baltic for historical sites & events, even a hot-air balloon ride in Vilnius! Everything went smoothly & according to plan. This was NOT a cookie-cutter vacation. Steve tailored this vacation to us, and he did it beautifully! He also organized our Iceland trip in 2021 & our Welsh Invasion (he named it, very appropriately) in 2024. He was responsive to a few questions that we had while abroad, communicating with us quickly. We knew he had our backs! Steve has shown us he is a professional, caring, & knowledgeable agent,
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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South Africa
Reviewed By hgr001 - Champaign, IL | Traveled to Bandung | Indonesia | East and Southeast Asia
Every detail was taken care of. Excellent service, always available, the best travel agent service for the past 15+ years. My friends and family love the service and the personal experience and expertise.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wouldn't use anyone else!
Reviewed By denverfordinner - Bloomington, IL | Traveled to Sweden | Europe
Steve has planned many a trip for me! No trip is too far-flung for him. He always takes care of air travel, ground travel, hotels, tours. We have never been disappointed. He's always available if you find yourself in a pickle. I plan all of my trips with him.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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