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 !
Sarah Allen responded
"Thank you for sharing your experience! Helping you plan your first Ireland adventure and giving you confidence from the moment you stepped off the plane is exactly why I do what I do. I enjoyed finding accommodations that fit your budget and style, while helping with tours, transportation, and the details that bring a trip together. You’re a natural traveler, and I hope this inspires many more adventures!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Two Sisters, Two Countries: 10 Fabulous days we will never forget.
Reviewed By Two Sisters - Minneapolis, Minnesota | Traveled to Europe
Sarah Allen was instrumental in helping us create the best trip ever.
After my first conversation with her I knew I had our travel agent. (The first one I spoke to didn’t feel right. I’m so glad I switched to Sarah).
Sarah really listened to my ideas and goals for the trip. She asked follow up questions to better understand what I was looking for in my first trip to Europe. Her patience, as I solidified the details, was much appreciated.
When I shared the towns of my relatives and desire to rendezvous with them, Sarah suggested the best places to stay, in order to make it happen. Visiting with these relatives for the first time, in the small towns of our ancestors, was a dream come true. We were now part of the network of relatives meeting relatives who grew up across an ocean. It’s humbling to think about our ancestors making the decision to leave their family and country in the 1800’s and moving to America. Now we were in those countries getting to know our roots. The distance that once separated us melted away as we talked and laughed and compared our lives.
We had three home bases to accomplish the ideal trip. Sarah chose the perfect hotels in each city. We enjoyed walking distance to trains, trams and attractions on our list. Traveling by train to our cities added to the adventure of being in Europe. We were there to experience the culture. A chance of a lifetime to see the country side and listen to the language of my ancestors from local families riding the rails with us.
Meeting the three different groups of relatives, was the highlight of the trip, which says a lot, because there were so many fantastic experiences.
If you’re thinking of connecting with relatives in another country, don’t hesitate. Visiting your home country (or countries) and meeting relatives, is a way to better understand yourself and the world around you. We have more commonalities than differences.
Sarah Allen can help you get there.
Thank you Sarah!
Sarah Allen responded
"Thank you for sharing such a beautiful review. This trip was special one to help create. Travel has a way of bringing us closer to the people and places that shape our stories, and these moments remind me why I love what I do. I’m grateful you trusted me with such a meaningful adventure!
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✓ 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!
Sarah Allen responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words, I’m so glad we were able to turn a stressful travel moment into a memorable adventure.
Travel doesn’t always go according to plan, especially when world events throw in a curveball. My job is to help clients navigate the unexpected, find solutions, and get back to making memories. I’m grateful you trusted me to pivot, and even more grateful Costa Rica delivered the getaway you hoped for. Cheers to finding adventure, even when it’s not the one we planned!"
✓ 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.
Sarah Allen responded
"I’m so grateful you took the time to share this! I loved helping you plan this milestone birthday getaway, and helping pivot the adventure when plans changed. When travel throws unexpected challenges our way, having options and patience makes all the difference. I’m so glad we found a match for your boutique, independent style and created the relaxing celebration you deserved. Cheers to new adventures and future family trips!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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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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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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Spectacular trip
Reviewed By Agent fan - Baldwin, WI | Traveled to Alaska | USA
It was a great experience. Everything went as planned and our luggage was well taken care of. Holland America did a top notch job. The train travel was relaxing and very scenic. Weather was fantastic. I would highly recommend this trip to everyone. Everything was on time and friendly staff everywhere went .Sarah from travel leaders was also fantastic and will use her again
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our awesome trip to the Emerald Isle
Reviewed By Kelly - Duluth, Mn | Traveled to Ireland | Europe
Sarah did a wonderful job of setting up our trip to Ireland! She sent us great information when we were still thinking about where we wanted to go in Ireland. Once we made decisions, with her help and guidance, she found and chose great places for use to stay and perfect things for us to do. We had a great balance of structure and free time. All of the trip details were well thought out and we didn't have any trouble on our trip. Bravo Sarah! Thanks for the wonderful job.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Irish All Star
Reviewed By Jeff and Kelly - Duluth,MN | Traveled to Ireland | Europe
We had a great 12 days in Ireland. We travelled to 5 cities via train and public transportation. We initially met with Sarah and gave her our goals and an outline for the trip. She arranged wonderful accommodations and two fun tours along with the airline. Sarah checked in with us before and after the trip. She also was available if we needed help. On the trip we felt comfortable and confident based on our planning.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Taste of Norway Off the Beaten Path!
Reviewed By Wander and Knit - Grand Marais, MN | Traveled to Norway | Europe
Sarah helped us plan an amazing family adventure through Norway, and we couldn't have asked for a better trip. She listened to what we wanted and found experiences that were perfect for our family, not just the standard tourist itinerary.
One of our favorite stops was Hjerkinn, between Oslo and Trondheim. It was exactly the kind of experience we were looking for, fantastic food, beautiful scenery and wonderful hospitality. We spent two days horseback riding, biking and enjoying the incredible Norwegian countryside.
From there we continued to Trondheim and boarded the Hurtigruten to Bergen. The whole trip gave us a wonderful mix of adventure, relaxation and time together.
Sarah's knowledge of Norway and the care she put into planning the details made all the difference. She found places and experiences we would never have found on our own. She made sure we had all of our documentation in order and the tools we needed to navigate our way through this international journey.
We came home with a suitcase full of memories, and we're already thinking about where Sarah can send us next!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our first trip to Europe
Reviewed By Agent Fan!! - Rochester, MN | Traveled to Europe
Wow, what can I say! Sarah was a professional through and through. She was extremely knowledgeable and well-informed, and her personal travel experience in many of the places we visited was invaluable. She was always available to answer our questions and even took after-hours phone calls to accommodate our work schedules. Her calm, reassuring demeanor gave us confidence every step of the way, especially since this was our first trip abroad. She helped make our trip truly unforgettable, and we couldn’t have asked for a better travel agent. We would highly recommend Sarah to anyone planning a special trip!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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More to Romania Than We Expected
Reviewed By If I Were A Traveler - Minneapolis | Traveled to Eastern Europe | Europe
We brought Sarah something we were curious about, seeing mention of Sighi?oara and wanting to learn more about Romania and Transylvania before our Viking cruise. Sarah suggested a private guided experience, and it turned into one of the most interesting and unexpected trips we’ve taken. We knew about Bran Castle but had no idea what fortified churches were or the fascinating history behind them. Exploring places like Prejmer, Harman, and the Carpathian Mountains ended up being the real highlight. Sarah helped us discover what we never would have found on our own and turned simple curiosity into a memorable journey with no stress of figuring out all the details ourselves.
Sarah Allen responded
"This is exactly why I love helping curious travelers discover what’s beyond the expected. A mention of Sighi?oara sparked a whole new adventure, and I’m so glad we were able to add an experience that brought history, culture, and hidden gems to life. Finding those meaningful moments that you may not discover on your own is what makes travel so memorable!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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50th birthday and honeymoon combo
Reviewed By Tracy D - Richfield MN | Traveled to Mexico | Mexico
Sarah made the planning process so easy and uncomplicated. For a first timer going to Mexico (and out of the country at all), she was so helpful and knowledgeable the entire way. She even made some simple upgrade suggestions that I am so glad we did because they really made a huge difference in our travel experience. Sarah is a fantastic agent and I can’t wait to plan our next trip with her!
Sarah Allen responded
"Helping first-time international travelers feel confident and excited is one of my favorite parts of what I do. I’m so glad the planning process felt easy and that the little upgrades made such a difference in your Mexico experience, turning a great vacation into an unforgettable one! I can’t wait to help you plan your next voyage abroad!"
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