Scotland 2025
Reviewed By MannFan - Edinburgh | Traveled to Scotland | Europe
Sarah did a great job staying in our budget and meeting most of our “to do’s”. Great communicator and very timely in reaching out! Will definitely use her expertise again!
Sarah Allen responded
"I’m always here to help you check off that bucket list, and make it fun along the way! Thanks again for trusting me with your travel plans! "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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SARAH IS AWESOME!
Reviewed By DebInAZ - Scottsdale, AZ | Traveled to Scotland | Europe
Sarah's recommendations of hotels w/breakfast in Edinburgh & Inverness were spot on. The locations were perfect, making it easy to catch the train, bus or walk to our destinations.
The suggested 3-day Isle of Skye tour was amazing!
Sarah listened to our wants & needs and outperformed providing us with great options for hotel stays and tours.
Sarah Allen responded
"My Minnesota-nice overachievement just wants the best for my travelers! I’m so glad you loved the hotels and that the Isle of Skye tour was such a hit. Thanks for letting me be part of your Scotland adventure!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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the best of Ireland
Reviewed By Wenday - maple Grove MN. | Traveled to Dublin | Ireland | Europe
Sarah took care of all the details and everything went smoothly.She took into account our budget and still managed to make it seem above average.I would definitely recommend Sarah and Cie tours.She was always in contact with us and sent all the info by text email and phone calls!Excellent care!
Sarah Allen responded
"With a birthday abroad that included Ireland and an NFL game, this trip was a total touchdown to plan! ???? I’m so glad everything went smoothly and that you felt well cared for along the way. Thank you for trusting me (and CIE Tours!) to make it all happen, cheers to more adventures ahead! ??"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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One of our best trips
Reviewed By superagent - duluth mn | Traveled to Spain | Europe
Sarah went above and beyond to help and make this trip memorable!
Sarah Allen responded
"Thank you for trusting me with your travels! I loved being part of your adventure, and I can’t wait for the next one."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Mountain Adventure in Chamonix, France (plus a tas
Reviewed By AlmostOverTheHillHiker - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Chamonix | France | Europe
Sarah mapped out a perfect adventure travel trip for us: hiking on Mt Blanc, dinner cruise on Lake Geneva, a visit inside a glacier, mountain biking, parasailing, and riding cog trains up the mountain. We even took a series of gondolas from Chamonix to the Italian border to get lunch and cappuccinos. I would not have been able to experience all of these adventures without Sara’s research. The best planners are listeners first and strategists second. The best part about having Sara’s help is that she knows how to pack the bag and the vacation without overpacking either one.
Sarah Allen responded
"Hardly “almost over the hill” hikers! I had so much fun planning this adventure-packed trip with you. You embraced every challenge (and cappuccino stop!) with style. Where to next?!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Spain without Pain
Reviewed By Jeorgia Bob - Duluth Mn | Traveled to Spain | Europe
We have used travel agents for a lot of our trips and each time after using one we would always say not worth it as there were always issues. For instance, we used a travel agent for a 3 month Chile trip and when we arrived, after 43 hours of being awake from traveling, I timed it, we got to our destination to find out that she (travel agent) forgot to book our stay. We had an itinerary but the lodge had no reservations. We tried calling the agent and when we finally got a hold of her she basically said oops tough luck figure it out, which we did. With Sarah Allen, it was a renewal in trust to use a travel agent again. Not only did she go above and beyond to help us with this trip, she was there when we had our credit cards shutdown mid trip due to the bank believing there was fraudulent activity happening. We were unable to call (our cell phones didn’t work out of country) the bank to verify so we texted a family member via WIFi who called Sarah to help us book another place to stay on our travels. Sarah was out of the office but she responded immediately to help! Sarah was amazing and we will continue to work with her for our travel needs and will highly recommend her to all!
Sarah Allen responded
"So glad you gave me the chance to rebuild your trust in using a travel advisor! You’re such adventurous travelers, and it was a joy to be part of your trip. Can’t wait to see where you head next!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Extremely Detailed and Professional
Reviewed By Rachael - Denver | Traveled to Dublin | Ireland | Europe
We just returned from an incredible trip to Ireland, and I cannot thank Sarah enough for making it so seamless. From the initial planning stages to the final itinerary, her attention to detail was unmatched. She helped us navigate everything from Dublin to Belfast from train and bus rides to the best tours and must see places. Her expertise ensured we found the perfect balance of sightseeing and local culture.
What really stood out was her ability to organize everything in such a way that each day was clear and easy to navigate. We never would have been able to travel with such ease on our own. If you want an stress-free, expertly curated travel experience, look no further!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Most memorable girlfriends trip
Reviewed By Shannon - Minnesota | Traveled to Dublin | Ireland | Europe
This trip to Ireland was so easy for me. I wanted to go to Dublin for a hair show as I’m a hairstylists , and Sarah helped so much! She had information for available tours , museums and best ways of transportation and hotels locations . You can tell she is passionate about her love for travel ! The hotels were both in great locations , clean , friendly helpful staff , small kitchens , and little cafes and bars in lobby . We loved it! Sarah booked our tour tickets and bus tickets , train tickets .. we could look on an app everyday to see maps for our pick up locations and how to get everywhere else we had booked . On our own we found thrift shops and restaurants , but she offered great ideas along the way . She was so available to us with all our questions . She was thorough and took the guess work out of the trip and put all the details together for us . She honest and so helpful !
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Exploring Italy
Reviewed By Long-Distance - Minnesota/ England | Traveled to Italy | Europe
Sarah made this the best trip. She got to know us as individuals to see what we enjoy doing, how busy we are as travelers, and to help calm any anxieties surrounding travel.
We had never travelled in the EU, so her expertise helped us from the big picture of what documents are legally required, to what cities match us as travelers, to what activities are available, what food is recommended, and even as small as what outlet adapters are needed.
She was able to manage booking flights from different countries to arrive together and get transport easily without stress when sleep-deprived and speaking a new language.
I would recommend her services to anyone. We communicated consistently by phone, email, and text. Even when I got busy, she helped to keep the trip on schedule.
Sarah Allen responded
"Thanks so much! Helping your travel be stress-free (with the correct adapters) is exactly what I’m here for. I’m glad I could make your trip smooth with plenty of room for spontaneous wanderings... you truly have the heart of a natural traveler. Can’t wait for round two!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Travel Agent Who Goes Above and Beyond!
Reviewed By Kate L. - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Tamarindo Beach | Costa Rica | Central America
Sarah is a travel agent who truly goes above and beyond for her clients. When our much-anticipated trip to the Caribbean (planned with Sarah's expert help) was put on indefinite hold due to the sudden closure of Caribbean airspace during U.S. military action related to Venezuela, Sarah sprang into action. While we were stranded at the Atlanta airport, she planned an unforgettable five-day trip to Costa Rica -c omplete with the same active-yet-relaxing vibes we’d hoped for - all in about 30 minutes.
We raised our glasses to Sarah more than once from our stunning, beachside boutique hotel in Costa Rica. There’s absolutely no way we could have pivoted so seamlessly or successfully without her expertise!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A miracle worker who remains calm under pressure!
Reviewed By TropicalTraveler - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Costa Rica | Central America
Sarah helped plan a girls' week to celebrate our milestone birthdays. She found us a great spot in The Caribbean that we were very excited to stay at. Unfortunately, all flights to The Caribbean were canceled on the day we needed to fly out, stranding us in Atlanta. No flights were available to our original destination for at least four days, so Sarah quickly helped us locate another option in Costa Rica with availability for our dates. While we worked on getting ourselves to Costa Rica, Sarah coordinated an airport transfer to our hotel. When we landed, there was a guy holding a sign with our name on it, and 90 minutes later we were sitting on a beach and enjoying our long-planned-for vacation.
The hotel she found for us was truly spectacular, and had the independent boutique vibes we wanted, but with a reasonable price tag. It was fantastic, and we're already scheming about when we can take our families back.
While I'm a relatively experienced traveler, it would have been very tough to rebook this trip and find such a phenomenal hotel during the ~30 minutes we had to figure out a new itinerary while stranded at the Atlanta airport. Sarah really came through for us and turned what could have been a disaster into a great adventure.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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