I had not worked with a travel agent before and decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did! Sandy saved us so much money and time with her expertise. She made it easy for us (children included!). From her initial suggestions which we needed to even get started to her willingness to make changes throughout the planning process to make the perfect itinerary for us, she made it all happen within our budget. She is a wealth of knowledge and we will definitely use her again.
Amy J. - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy was a great and very helpful, as this was our first trip to Europe! She took away a lot of the stress that comes with planning a trip in another country.
Sonya - Italy ~ Europe
Our experience with Sandra was refreshing. She is a professional from the beginning, planning of our trip, until we returned. He recommendations proved to be valid. She is thorough, responsive,and knowledgeable. We had a great trip which started with a great plan.
Tom - Italy ~ Europe
Sandra is wonderful to work with. She will go above and beyond to<br/>make travel plans to fit your needs. I highly recommend her.
Kathy - Australia & New Zealand
Sandy helped us with our Maui trip and she did an excellent <br/>Job ! We are going to use her again for our next trip!
Coach - Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Very easy to work with and does not pressure you into anything as she allows you to go at your own pace.
Sara - Galveston ~ Texas ~ USA
Sandy was a miracle worker on helping make our vacation still take place. Our original flight to get to the Dominican Republic was cancelled because of weather and the earliest flight we could take was 3 days later. She worked tirelessly that next day with our airlines, hotel, and transportation to salvage our trip and extend it to make up for the missed days. I highly recommend Sandy as she was a joy to work with during the stressful time of realigning our vacation.
Lynsey C. - Denver ~ Colorado ~ USA
Sandy made my first trip out of the country an experience I will never forget! Everything was so simple and it was amazing not having to worry about anything except having a wonderful time! I will 100% be using her services for future travels!
Em - Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
It always great working with sandy .She-put together a great trip itinerary .The trip went flawlessly.I recommend anyone to set up travels with her for she does an outstanding job.
Cheryl - USA
Sandy was amazing! She helped us find multiple places as we changed our vacation plans half way through due to covid 19 regulations. She was flexible and knowledgeable through the whole process. Highly recommend!
BoyMom - Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
My son and future daughter in law were looking for a destination wedding. Neither have any experience in planning a trip let alone a destination wedding. We were given a recommendation from a friend to ordinary couples travel. Sandy went above and beyond to help them through the process. Everything went perfectly. She responded quickly to any questions we had. Great experience.
M&E wedding - Bahamas ~ Caribbean
She was easy to talk to and listen to exactly what we were looking for in our once in a lifetime family trip.
Amber - Italy ~ Europe
It was such a pleasure working with Sandra! She made traveling to and getting around in a 3rd world country feel easy. I could not have asked for a better experience. In fact, I'm about to book another trip through her to Central America this week. 5 stars for quick bookings and great customer service!
Justin - Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
I highly recommend Sandy for your next travel adventure. She has been absolutely wonderful to work with and takes the time to to find travel arrangements to meet your needs!
Janice L. - Hawaii ~ USA
She did a phenomenal job of putting together a 28 day trip all through Italy including 3 days in Paris... it included all train passes... hotel accommodations and an outstanding price on business class plane flights.. and she was a pleasure to work with :)
Steve and Susan - Italy ~ Europe
Having never been to Europe, I was struggling with where to start with all of our travel plans. I knew where we wanted to go: Paris, London, & Dublin - but was overwhelmed with flight, hotel and excursion options. Sandy made it easy! <br/> She plotted out the perfect itinerary in our allotted time, and she was such a great resource when our perfectly planned vacation looked like it was going to implode because of circumstances completely outside of Sandy's/our control . <br/> She was able to make alterations but still keep the great experience on track. I will definitely work with Sandy again! I have only been back in the US a week and am already figuring out where we will travel next time.
ADP - Europe
Sandra is a true professional. Before finding Sandra, I had a hard time finding a travel agent that was willing and able to truly customize a trip that met our family's needs. Sandra is a wonderful communicator and we instantly clicked! She used her many resources to craft an itinerary that was exactly what we wanted for our first family trip to Italy. I can't wait to work with Sandra again and I know we'll be in great hands!
Teafortwo - Italy ~ Europe
working with Sandra (Sandy) was a lot of fun , she listened to what we were looking for in a vacation and then went to work quickly and efficiently and found several options for us to choose from. Sandy listened to our needs and wants and helped us find the perfect vacation! Can't wait to work with her again.
The Movers - Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
She was wonderful easy to work with super knowledgeable and quick to reply.
Keisha - Clearwater ~ Florida ~ USA
Sandra is beyond excellent at what she does, she made the entire process so easy and fun. she helped answer any questions I had before/during the trip. I would highly recommend Sandra to anyone who is trying to travel both in and out of the Untied States. She was extremely kind and went the extra mile to make sure everything about the trip was perfect.
sam - Spain ~ Europe
Responses quickly and super friendly. Answers any questions you have even if you are not booking anything!
Emily - Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Sandy was very good at listening to our vacation desires and understood what price levels we were comfortable with. She was very good at suggestions as well as communications. Even when she was in Switzerland, she called us to answer questions we had while in Paris. We were very pleased with the professionalism and thoroughness Sandy provided, not to mention the very competitive airline rates.
Jim - Rome ~ Italy ~ Europe
I can't say anything other than - Perfect!
Patrick Anderson - Costa Rica ~ Central America
Sandy planned an extensive trip through the British Isles for us. She's very knowledgeable, having traveled there recently herself. Unfortunately due to health problems we had to cancel our trip. She helped us with cancellations and return of deposits. She was wonderful throughout this time. We will re-book this trip with Sandy as soon as health allows.
Janice - Europe
Sandy helped us plan a trip to Scotland in October, 2018. We wanted to experience life in the small towns as well as touching the cultural attractions in the larger cities. Sandy booked us into delightful B&B's and throughout the trip she suggested itineraries and special events that certain towns were well known for. Some examples are: "The Enchanted Forest" in Pitlochry, and since I am scottish, she had arranged a tour in the castle that belonged to the same clan! Sandy's attention to detail is unparalleled. Thanks to her, we had a trip we will never forget! We will always rely on Sandy to help us make our dreams a reality.<br/><br/>
JanG - Scotland ~ Europe
Sandy helped us plan our recent trip to Spain -- from itinerary to tours, restaurants and hotels -- she does it all!! With a full time job and kids in transition i just did not have the time to do all the research. <br/>Super easy to work with, quick to respond and very very flexible. <br/>We had some thoughts about the hotels we wanted to stay in and she nailed down perfect places in each stop we made. I cant imagine how we would have scheduled flights, trains, cars, transfers and hotels on our own. Our trip was flawless and seamless from beginning to end. We felt like royalty with the personal service that we received both from Sandy and on the trip. I can't imagine taking another trip without her !
Grace - Spain ~ Europe
Sandra was very helpful as we planned our first trip overseas to London. She was very patient as we made decisions on where we wanted to stay and what we wanted to do. She found us a wonderful apartment/hotel that was perfect for our needs. It had a wonderful view, located in a nice, quiet residential area, but just about a half-block from the underground, so we were only 20 minutes away from everything. The transportation she found to take us to and from the airport was fantastic. It seemed a bit pricey at first - but it was well worth every pound and I wouldn't hesitate to use them again! Our driver was polite, knowledgeable, and most of all, a lot of fun and helped us get our bearings as we traveled through the city to our hotel.<br/><br/>Most of our trip was "self-guided," and Sandra was very patient and helpful as we planned our activities. I would highly recommend Sandra to anyone looking for a great travel experience!
June - London ~ England ~ Europe
Excellent communication and very knowledgeable and friendly. Sandy is awesome!
Louis G - Caribbean
very friendly and knowledgeable
30 year anniversary - Italy ~ Europe
We had a wonderful experience with Sandy when we booked our trip to Florida. She made everything super easy!!
Andie - Florida ~ USA
Fantastic! Professional! Extremely Helpful!
Patrick - Jamaica ~ Caribbean
We loved working with Sandy! She went above and beyond to make our 40th anniversary trip absolutely wonderful. When we had a weather delay, she helped us figure everything out and took the stress out of the situation. We will definitely work with Sandy anytime we travel abroad. We highly recommend Sandy as the most resourceful and friendly travel agent who truly cares about her customers. Thank you so much, Sandy!
Diane & Mike - Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Sandy is kind, knowledgeable, and gives attention to all the little details that may arise. She's not just a travel agent she is a traveler so she knows all the ins and outs of travel.
Travel aficionado - Caribbean
She has been so helpful! She has answered all of our questions and gone above and beyond to help us and make sure we are happy and our needs are met!
Dakota - Kauai Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Sandy is a fantastic travel agent and I highly recommend her services! I can't praise enough her ideas, recommendations, responsiveness, and overall support for our trip to Greece. She responded to all questions and requests promptly. The accommodations Sandy chose were top notch - great locations! Sandy organized everything thoroughly including a detailed schedule, covid testing kits, and transportation needs between airports and hotels. We had a few glitches with flight connections (as the result of weather issues) and Sandy helped resolve them quickly. Thank you, Sandy! It was a pleasure working with you!
Susan E - Greece ~ Europe
Sandra is very professional. Due to Covid, she booked our trip no to Italy four times. She has precise attention to details. Her recommendations were great! Sandra was available during our trip and checked in regularly.
Mary S - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy helped us plan a great 50th anniversary trip for 9 (ages 5-73) but the pandemic caused the trip to be cancelled. Sandy continued to help with communications with vendors, cancellations, insurance and refunds received.
Barb - Iceland ~ Europe
Sandy was extremely helpful. We were doing a two week tour and we needed help with the before and after accommodations which is what Sandy help us with. She was extremely organized and thorough. There was a blip in one of our tours but she was able to get us an refund.
Michelle - Italy ~ Europe
Sandra found outstanding deals on great accommodations in all of our Northern Italy destinations. She was very responsive when we had questions, and even delivered the itinerary in person to see whether there were any questions. Outstanding service.
Tom and Kat - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy helped us plan a trip through Northern Spain. Our hotels were great! Wonderful trip. Second time we've used her and we've referred her to others!
JM - Spain ~ Europe
Thank you Sandy for your excellent help with our trip. Your excitement about Italy got us excited. Your expertise and great suggestions helped us plan our perfect itinerary. Your knowledge, tips, and calm demeanor helped soothe any apprehension. The trip went off without a snag, and I have already passed your name on to a coworker!
SRobb - Italy ~ Europe
Awesome
Mike - Ixtapa ~ Guerrero ~ Mexico
Sandra is a pure delight to work with.
P J - Cozumel ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Sandy was knowledgeable and great to us!
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bonnie and George - Puerto Morelos ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
So great! She listened, and made my mother feel comfortable all the while giving great suggestions and handling everything. The experience with Sandy was everything we could have wanted and needed.
Happy family - Italy ~ Europe
We wanted to return to South America to visit Patagonia, Iguazu Falls and Inca sites in Peru including Machu Picchu. Sandy worked with several agencies to present us with a twenty day trip to Argentina, Brazil and Peru. This trip included twelve flights totaling over 16,000 miles. Everything went off without any problems. There was always someone there for our transfers to the hotel and the airport. We were pleasantly surprised to find many of our tours were private tours. The hotels were very nice. It was a great experience and we didn’t want to come home. I was able to practice my Spanish with natives!
DeltaKilo - South America
Sandy’s customer service is second to none. She takes care of everything! I love working with her.
AJ - Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Attention to detail is the key to a successful travel experience. The thoughtful guidance that Sandy provided us was the key to our experience. Her choices of hotels with their locations and amenities were perfect for us. Her suggestions of excursions were exactly what we wanted. Sandy takes the worry out of travel!
Charlotte - France ~ Europe
Sandra always finds great hotels, tours and transportation options within our budget when we travel. She has arranged several trips for us and we highly recommend her. Our recent trip to France was the best!
2 Roadrunners - France ~ Europe
Sandy is awesome! First of all, she is very quick to answer questions and all concerns by emails and phone calls. Receiving a prompt answer to a question is very important to me and Sandy has always been very dependable. She is also very helpful with airline reservations, hotel recommendations when needed, and transfers to and from the ship. She makes everything easy while planning and making all of the arrangements. Working with her is absolutely stress free which I greatly appreciate,
Jan - Barcelona ~ Spain ~ Europe
The trip was set up very well and she helped out a lot with last minute schedule changes. Recommended!
Dave - Scotland ~ Europe
Sandy is the best! She made trip planning easy and actually fun! She’s flexible, has great energy and is a knowledgable partner when comparing ideas about destinations, air travel, hotels, tours and transfers! For our 30th anniversary trip, we had some very specific things we wanted to do…hike Mount Etna in Sicily with a private guide and Jeep tour…she kept at it and got it done and it was one of the highlights of our trip. She’s also readily available to solve issues that come up during travel. I highly recommend working with her!
Joy - Greece ~ Europe
I was a little nervous booking a travel agent because I have never used one before but Sandy put those fears to rest! She was amazing and took all of our wishes for our honeymoon into consideration. She literally did book our dream honeymoon for us. All we had to do was have a quick phone call with her and approve the package she sent us. I will definitely be booking a vacation with Sandy again because it was such a breeze! Thank you again so much for planning us a trip of a lifetime!
Katie & Ron Taylor - Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
It’s always a pleasure to work with Sandy.she worked with us when we had to reschedule due to covid two years ago.it is such a great feeling to have Sandy there to take care of all the details.She does her research and she always set up a great trip.
Leatherby’s - Edinburgh ~ Scotland ~ Europe
Sandy has been nothing but patient and accommodating. She is diligent and caring and I cannot recommend her enough. She is the first person I go to when I want to travelQQ
Leanna N - Costa Rica ~ Central America
Sandy is always available to answer any of your questions. We are new to traveling outside of the United States. Sandy made us feel so at ease with planning the itinerary.
MaryEllen - Costa Rica ~ Central America
This is the second trip we have planned with Sandra McMillen. The first trip was to Peru and got cancelled because of covid. Sandra sees you and hears what you are saying and this turn out to be critical. She is so aware and does much more than any traveler would think about. The tours, the hotel we stayed at along with the flights to and from Colorado all worked. We would not consider doing a trip without Sandra McMillen.
Charlie and Mary - Mexico
Sandra is an amazing travel agent. She understands the needs and preferences of her clients and works them accordingly. She did great arrangements for the cruise trip of my family.
Tamanna - Mexico D.F. ~ Mexico
Sandy is SOOOO easy to talk with! I feel like I have a new best friend - she handled all my last minute changes effortlessly
Jody - Mexico ~ Mexico
We have always enjoyed working with Sandy! She is friendly, knowledgeable and is always available for any concerns or questions we have. She was very helpful in helping us navigate the Covid protocols and the paper work that was required. She was very prompt in her response to us. Sandy is great to sit down and talk with to hear your desires and discuss options.
Jim and Kathy - South America
Sandy is always great to work with . She does an excellent job finding a resort for you
Beach time - Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I want to thank Sandy for everything she did to make this incredible vacation a reality. It started with the United flight with those decadent Polaris seats. That was a wonderful experience! Avalon was such a step up from Viking, but she already knew that. Our room was fabulous! And she sent us gorgeous flowers for our room. They stayed fresh the entire time we were on the boat. All of Avalon‘s tours, tour guides and outings were top notch. Thank you again, Sandy. I will continue to recommend you to anyone and everyone.
Carla - Europe
We visited Helen, Georgia. The place was beautiful and accomodations great, but what I loved the most was Sandra did all the work! We showed up and enjoyed the sites, the tours and the free time. I hope we do it again!
Doris M - Atlanta ~ Georgia ~ USA
Sandy finds wonderful experiences for reasonable prices. She also thinks of all the little details that make our trips worry free.
Dakgonzo - Greece ~ Europe
Sandra is absolutely wonderful - would not plan a trip without her assistance
Charlie - Peru ~ South America
The service provided to us was excellent and we were pleased with everything all questions we had were taken care of and our trip was amazing
Mannie - Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Sandy was fantastic- found out what we liked, what our interests were, and helped customize a trip that was personal to us yet within our budget. Highly recommend her!
Jason and Ashley - Ambergris Caye ~ Belize ~ Central America
Sandy was very thorough. Went above and beyond!
Michele - Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Sandra was understanding of our needs and always available for questions or help. Our trip was wonderful! Highly recommend her services!
Brooke - Key Largo ~ Florida ~ USA
Sandy is always such a pleasure to work with!! She always gives us different options in our price range!!
A and T - Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I know nothing about foreign travel. Sandra took care of everything for my trip to Paris and Nancy, France to visit the country and town of my mother's birth and childhood. Sandra found reasonable rates for the airfare and kept me on the same carrier for ease of travel. She placed me in a small, locally-owned, English-speaking hotel where she and her husband have stayed at several times. She arranged my tickets on the train to Nancy and bus tour to Versailles. She arranged transport to and from the airport to the hotel so I did not have to worry about transportation at either the start or end of my trip. She helped me with luggage requirements, how to get Euros, tipping, and travel around Paris. She arranged travel/medical insurance as I requested -just in case. Everything went fine and there were no problems, but she was available to me if I needed help during my trip. I would highly recommend Sandra's services for any trip - small or large!
Sandy - France ~ Europe
She is so nice and super friendly! Easy to work with and new exactly what we were looking for in our first experience to Europe. She was so helpful in all aspects of planning the trip. It was so nice having all of our hotels, train travel and airlines taken care. The transfers from one location to another were exactly as detailed in our paperwork. We will be using Sandy again next year for our travels on a cruise in the Mediterranean and including 6 days of travel to Austria and Germany!
Keri - Europe
Sandy arranged a really great trip for me, at a really reasonable cost. She responds almost immediately to emails and was extremely helpful despite a number of changes we made to our plans. I highly recommend her.
Beth - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy was terrific to work with. We planned an 18-19 day trip to various cities and countries in Europe and we stayed "incident free"! Hard to imagine when you are talking about flights, multiple trips by train, tours almost every day, hotels, etc. etc. etc. Fantastic experience, and I can't believe how smooth everything was. We have already begun referring friends and family to Sandy and we will continue to do so in the future. Looking forward to the next trip!
Kev - Europe
Very pleasant to work with.Sandy did a great job researching the area we were going too and found many great things to explore.Did great job setting up rental vehicle for the area we were traveling.the house was outstanding in Costa Rica
Cheryl - Costa Rica ~ Central America
Sandy was excellent to work with. She designed the perfect trip to Italy and managed every detail for us. I would definitely work with her again for future travel needs.
locost22 - Italy ~ Europe
I was trying to book a 17 day trip through Italy on my own and was really struggling with things like where to start, where to end and how to book various trains etc. After not finding enough good info online I decided to call an agent out of the blue and was lucky enough to get in touch with Sandy. When I first called she spent about an hour on the phone with me asking all types of questions on what I and my wife liked to do. We eventually created a blue print for our trip then modified it a few times over the next week or two until we finally had everything planned out. <br/><br/>Sandy took care of all train, plane and automobile trips and everything went off without a hitch. She also helped with some experiences and lodging. It ended up being one of our favorite vacations. Some trips are easy to plan on your own and others are not. For those that are not is when using someone like Sandy will make not only the planning but also the vacation that much more enjoyable.
17 days in Italy - Italy ~ Europe
We had such a great time bouncing around Europe - through Prague, Spain, and Portugal and loved all of the places we stayed! Sandy did a really good job of listening to what we wanted out of the trip and definitely delivered. We would recommend Sandra McMillen to anyone looking for a great and stress free traveling experience!
Rhiannon - Europe
Sandra assisted in setting up a cruise thru Oceania from Barcelona to Athens. She recommended several tours outside of what Oceania offered and they were wonderful. Private tour to the ancient city of Euphasus, so much better than being in a large group. We spent 2 extra days in Athens after our cruise was over. Incredible experience. Sandra set up the transfers from the port to our hotel and hotel to the airport. We didn't have to worry about a thing. We stayed at the Electra Palace - Athens. Lovely hotel in the center of everything. We could walk every where. Staff was excellent. Roof top restaurant was wonderful. (For dinner and breakfast) You have a spectacular view of the Parthenon! Our favorite tour, of all time, was the Food Tour in Athens. It was just my husband and I, guided through the city by a wonderful guide. We learned so much about the Greek everyday life and customs. Extra bonus: the food was incredible at every stop.
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kds57 - Athens | Greece | Europe
Sandy was an incredible travel agent who made planning our out-of-country trip an absolute breeze. From the very beginning, she was always available and quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had, no matter how big or small. Her guidance eased the stress of coordinating such a complex itinerary, and her professionalism and organization gave us peace of mind every step of the way.
What truly set Sandy apart was her firsthand knowledge of many of the destinations we were visiting—she had traveled to several of the places herself, which meant her recommendations were both practical and personalized. She took care of all the logistics, including booking flights and suggesting thoughtful extras that made the trip feel seamless and well-curated. Thanks to Sandy, we were able to focus on enjoying the experience instead of worrying about the details.
Ben - Italy | Europe
Fantastic Family Trip!
Mikey - Spain | Europe
Our overall experience in working with Sandy was excellent! We found Sandy online when looking for someone to help us plan our honeymoon trip to Italy. We were drawn to Sandy because of her experience and knowledge of Italy, which gave us some peace of mind in traveling to a country we had never been to, helping us navigate a longer and relatively complex trip. Sandy was great in outlining her process and working with us on developing an itinerary that addressed our primary objectives. Once the itinerary was finalized, she found and reserved lodging at each of the locations (first collaborating with us on possibilities), arranged all the necessary transportation within the country and gave us lots of great options for tours. When unexpected events occurred during the trip, she quickly helped us resolve and move forward smoothly. We absolutely loved our hotel room in Sorrento with an ocean view and the hotel in Venice with a roof top terrace. We were surprised and delighted with the a
Doug & Char - Italy | Europe
Ten days in the African bush!
Adventure, exploration, excitement, and fun on a safe, supported, and comfortable journey with great food and terrific guides—including our own travel pro Sandy herself!
She was so helpful in prepping our group and building in some rest by suggesting arrival a day early and that was savvy!
My wife and I are deeply grateful to Sandy for her insights, skills, and help.
Sandy was open to others’ ideas for a few side activities that led to some special moments to walk with elephants or “chat with a cheetah!”
If Sandy planned a trip - I would sign up without even knowing the destination or itinerary because it would be interesting, fun, safe, and so comfortable in every respect.
I can now say that I have witnessed a Jedi Travel-Pro in action!
Thank you Sandy!
Birding-buddy - Africa
The whole experience was an education. Sandy was very available for questions and listened to my worries. She is very good planning a wonderful trip.
Super trip - Africa
The African safari adventure was incredible. By far the most unique and enjoyable trips that I have been on. Sandy does an excellent job on communicating what to expect, what to bring and how to have the most enjoyable and informative trip. Sandy is excellent and hope to use her services many times in the future.
Johb - Africa
Wonderful experience that kept getting better each day! It was a true adventure!
Roy - Okavango Delta | Botswana | Africa
Since this was our first trip to Paris, we wanted someone who had first hand knowledge of the city to help guide us with our itinerary and hotel choice. Sandy had extensive experience in Paris, including leading groups herself, so we knew she had the kind of knowledge from which we could benefit. Her hotel recommendation was terrific and she helped us put together our itinerary which wasn't jammed but included several city highlights. Sandy also kept an eye on our trip and made some important adjustments for us as we traveled. We appreciated her help and her good nature. We'll be sure to contract her again for our next trip to Europe!
Dave - Paris | France | Europe
I have traveled with Sandy on her Patricia's women's trip to Greece/Turkey last summer. She managed to coordinate meaningful excursions not offered by the cruise ship that helped our group avoid the crowds and get a more personalized experience at the various ports. She just helped me and my family plan a trip to Costa Rica where all we had to do was book flights and show up with our suitcases, everything was arranged for us. And she is helping me plan a long trip to several countries in Asia and she is putting together an extension in Thailand. I can trust that the hotels she recommends are going to be top notch and I love that she handles all of the small details that I may not have thought of in the first place. I've introduced her to my Mom and she now enjoys traveling with Sandy and Andaggio Travel and I have also referred her to several friends. I highly recommend her and her agency - you won't be disappointed.
Lisa - Freeman | South Dakota | USA
Sandy planned our last minute Christmas vacation to Zurich, Montreux and Milan. We came back last night and it was an amazing trip! shopped until I dropped in Milan and Montreux was the most beautiful. Thanks for everything!
Tam - Switzerland | Europe
We had a great time on our trip to Europe. We spent 20 days with 2 destinations each in Italy, Switzerland, Germany & Austria. We traveled by train, bus and car. Sandy helped us with our itinerary, suggesting hotels and experiences, and providing all of the reservations for travel and lodging. We stayed in some wonderful hotels, including one in Austria that was originally built in 1473! The excursions that Sandy suggested were exceptional! We particularly enjoyed the trip up Mt. Pilatus outside of Lucerne. We had a couple of glitches with transportation, but those were our own fault and only served to add to the adventure! :) Overall a wonderful experience!
Jana - Aachen | Germany | Europe
There is so much cruise information available that it is very difficult to make good decisions without spending months studying all the options. I finally gave up and went to Sandy McMillen for help. Sandy pointed us in the right direction in our first meeting. Whenever possible, we will cruise Azamara again with her assistance. Unfortunately, this review format would not allow us to give our correct travel destination, which was: Azamara Cruise- Best of the Med. (Aegean Sea, Malta, Italy)
Sjmtammen - Aegean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Wonderful job of planning our adventure! The hotel choices were spot on with our needs. The coordination of our river cruise was seamless. Thank you!
Char - Hungary ~ Europe
She helped us plan a Seine River cruise with Avalon with a pre-stay in Paris. <br/> Next level food and service! We loved the cruise and Paris. We can't wait to pick our next river.
Linda - Paris ~ France ~ Europe
“Such a wonderful trip!! Perfect tour for us, which included all the highlights of Ireland! Will definitely travel with Sandy again??
Mel - Ireland ~ Europe
Sandy is always great to work with. She is patient with us as we have to make decisions, however she always gives us the best ideas for hotels and tours!
Tammy & Jay - London ~ England ~ Europe
“We had a great trip. Sandy did a great job of putting together exactly what we wanted and more. The weather was beautiful and we now have wonderful memories of a fantastic trip. The only thing that was not pleasant was our stay at the Bloomsburry Park Hotel. I would not recommend staying there. Again, I want to say Sandy was a pleasure to work with and we are so grateful to her for helping us plan our trip.
Linda - London ~ England ~ Europe
We had a wonderful trip to Italy. Stress free travel with Sandy arranging drivers, experiences, hotels, and so much more.
Cindi - Italy ~ Europe
I am never traveling again without Sandra’s expertise and connections. The quality of the companies we were blessed to have take us on our adventures cannot be understated. We did not just get transportation to a location, we received as much information as we needed and the conversations were very comfortable and educational whether a quick to or from train station /airport and hotel or multiple hour day drives to some unbelievable destinations, custom presented by some very knowledgeable and dynamic guides who provide very comfortable and clean transportation.<br/>Sandy also monitored our progress and was able to reschedule an event seamlessly so I had no interruptions . <br/>My hotels exceeded service,comfort and were located perfectly and met the needs of my wife’s limited mobility perfectly , we discussed when planning explaining needs and limitations .Bob<br/>I am thankful to my friend that recommended Sandra and her company and know that she will make a difference in your adventures too.
Bob and Cass - Italy ~ Europe
Travel planners don't get any better than this!
Brad - Ireland ~ Europe
Sandy did a great job putting together this trip. We were well informed and she made us feel very comfortable for our first time to Europe. We will be looking forward to many more adventures using Sandy’s expertise!!
Birdie - Croatia ~ Europe
Sandy is truly an amazing person and is so knowledgeable when it comes to travel. She makes it so easy to travel. She does everything for us!
Bbinder - Croatia ~ Europe
Amazing Croatia Cruise recently with Sandy!
Brian - Croatia ~ Europe
We had the best trip! Everything was amazing, the hotels and tours were great! The tour guides we had throughout the trip were so knowledgeable and helpful. Truly had a great time, so grateful for your help with this trip!!
Mackenzie - Colombia ~ South America
Great trip. Well organized and well executed. Hotel Dubrovnik in Split was well located and a wonderful place to base exploring the city. Cruise was fun and just as presented. Attentive staff and guides. Love the smaller boat experience!
Jama - Croatia ~ Europe
Sandy helped us put together a great family experience through Italy and Greece. She proposed unique ideas to our itinerary, kept pace on budgetary desires while balancing complexity in travel intineary. While we were traveling we had a couple small hiccups due to flight cancellations or train strikes and Sandy made herself available (even at horrible local hours for her) to brainstorm solutions, advocate with vendors, and help us keep within our goals. Sailing in Greece was an absolute highlight for my teens. Thank You!
Jen - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy really listens to our wants and needs for our travels. And she’s extremely helpful with tips and tricks to make the journey smooth.
Claudine - Switzerland ~ Europe
“Sandy - The trip was a trip of a lifetime. Starting from the hotel in Athens, everything you planned made each city special. I enjoyed the Santorini tour, winery luncheon, the cooking class on the last day. I appreciated the flexibility of the group and opportunity to be included in the dinners or not. I, personally, found all of the tasks manageable but know with the heat and terrain some were difficult for certain members of the group. Turkey was fabulous and our guide was amazing but the confusion amongst the three individual guides in returning our groups to the bus was the only thing in my opinion that went wrong and again, the fault of the three guides communicating and understanding the traffic at their port. I really enjoyed the ship and didn't mind at all the fast pace of the cruise as I like to take it all in when I arrive in a new city and don't need a lot of down time personally. I don't have a bad thing to say
Lisa - Greece ~ Europe
“It was a wonderful trip! You did a fantastic job planning every detail and taking such great care of us! Loved every minute, thank you so much! Darcie”
Darcie - Greece ~ Europe
“It was an awesome trip. Will definitely do another one with the ladies group.”
DeAnna - Greece ~ Europe
“It was an incredible experience! Sandy was prepared and yet responsive to questions. She and Dee were flexible in many situations as needed. It made for a fun trip where many of us made new friends!”
Mary - Greece ~ Europe
Gabrielle and I really enjoyed this women's tour and cruise in Greece and we are so thankful for all your work. It was great to share such a wonderful experience with my daughter. Your woman's travel group has meant alot to me.
Rita - Greece ~ Europe
My daughter and I joined Sandy's women's trip to Greece in August 2024. It was a great group. Loved the activities. Really liked the dinner get-to-know each other in Athens.
D&J - Greece ~ Europe
Sandy was very responsive and always willing to answer questions about our Azamara cruise!
Emtc - Scotland ~ Europe
Sandy was a very attentive and patient agent working with me traveling to Scotland and Ireland via the Azamara Cruise. This was our first time sailing with Azamara and did not know what to expect but all was smooth and absolutely fun! Sandy was knowledgeable about the different ports we visited and gave us pointers to which places to visit. After our initial airline cancellation of our flight, Sandy was right there fixing it for us and made our trip perfect. All future plans will be through Sandy and her office.
Lmsim - Scotland ~ Europe
Sandy was awesome to work with. She helped us create the perfect Europe trip to Barcelona —> Sorrento —> Santorini —> Paris. This trip was everything we wanted and more. Seamless travel experience with flights, private transfers, etc. Hotels and excursions were all amazing too. Sandy also helped plan the engagement in Sorrento by assisting in finding a photographer. We will remember this trip forever and hopefully can come back to Europe soon!
Cody and Tessa Feist - Europe
“We had a great time! The H10 London was very accommodating. Air conditioning in our first room wasn't working and it was hot. We were moved to a new room for one night and when they couldn't fix the air in our original room we were then moved to a different room. The breakfast in the hotel was also great. All tours were perfect. Our guides were very knowledgeable. Thanks again, Sandy. It was a really wonderful trip.”
Kathy - London ~ England ~ Europe
“Sandy was instrumental in knitting together several tours covering a large portion of Scotland. In addition, arranging air travel and lodging for 3 people at each destination. And, she went to bat for us when the chosen airline carrier botched up the PNRs to make it difficult to check in and choose seating. Even tempered, optimistic and thoughtful characterizes her essential involvement. Kudos to Sandy!”
Old Dave - Scotland ~ Europe
Loved working with Sandy
The Hiebers - Switzerland ~ Europe
I just want to thank you for booking our trip to Hawaii and for always being so kind. We had a delayed flight on the way to Kauai, and you advised us to contact the airline to see about restitution. I called southwest and they changed our flight so we got to stay an extra day since we lost a day on the way there. Thank you again for your help before, during and after the trip, we had such an amazing time!
Michelle - Hawaii ~ USA
Thank you SO much for arranging our best mid-winter getaway ever! The Dreams Sands resort provided excellent service, was very comfortable and relaxing, and was the perfect spot for "re-charging our batteries" on the beach.<br/><br/>And the trip to Chechin Itza that you arranged was superb. The guide was knowledgeable, articulate, and passionate about conveying as much as he could about Mayan history and culture in the time available. My swim in the cenote was one I'll never forget.<br/><br/>In summary, you deserve a 10 on a scale of 1-10 in booking a vacation experience that met or exceeded all our expectations Thank you!<br/>
JP - Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Sandy was so wonderful to work with! This was mine and my husbands first trip to Europe together and we weren’t exactly sure what to expect. Sandy provided us the best advice on where to stay, what to do in each location, and how to travel safely! She planned everything from hotel stays, flights and excursions. Even while we were on our trip she checked in to make sure everything was going smoothly. My husband and I had the time of our lives! I highly recommend Sandy for your next adventure! Thank you Sandy!
R & B Meintzer - Europe
“Sandy - I can’t thank you enough for all of your help to plan our AMAZING anniversary trip to Colorado. We had the time of our lives and can’t wait to come back again one day.”
Mandy - Colorado ~ USA
Entire trip was amazing. Hotels were fantastic. Tours were great. Flight out was awesome. Next time I’ll know to look at other flight options home. 10 hour flight after first leg was tough. Thanks so much for everything!!
Sue - Paris ~ France ~ Europe
Sandy has helped us plan several European trips over the years AND SHE NEVER disappoints. She is meticulous and easy to work with. She is knowledgeable and also notes when she is isnt!! She stays in contact the entire time --from the planning phase thru to the trip end. I always feel confident i can call her if any issues arise. Our most recent trip was a Danube river cruise. We loved it! Great boat, amazing food and service.
Grace - Europe
I joined a S Africa safari group that Sandy organized and led. The trip was fantastic. Such a wonderful group to travel with. Thanks for including me.
Barb - Africa
We joined a S Africa and Kenya safari that Sandy organized. Excellent guides, helpful staff and good accommodations.
Pat - Africa
I attended a S Africa Safari Group that she led. It was an amazing experience.
Leasa - Africa
Sandy Mcmillen was so great to work with! She’s very responsive and answered all our questions and requests within the same day. And since it was our first trip to Scotland and Ireland, she agreed to meet with us to talk about what we wanted to see. Plus she was so knowledgeable about the country that she was able to adjust our itinerary accordingly. Sandy’s hotel accommodations were so perfect and she chose places we would never have known to select had we planned this trip without her help. She also advised us of things to do, places to see, and even pointed us to the best car rental companies. We would definitely use her again! Thanks, Sandy, for helping us create a vacation of a lifetime!
Cathy & George - Scotland ~ Europe
I joined her on a Women's Trip to Charleston, SC. Over all a very wonderful trip that was much needed and well planned.
Z - Charleston ~ South Carolina ~ USA
Sandy is very friendly to work with. We took our family of 4 to Scotland and Ireland and Sandy was very flexible trying to accommodate all of us. Then on the way to Ireland our flight was canceled due to a computer outage at our connecting to Heathrow. Sandy helped guided us through that process and missed tours in Ireland.
Family in Europe - Scotland ~ Europe
Sandy spent the last year working with us to organize a WYD pilgrimage through Spain and Portugal for a group of 44. We had a very detailed itinerary and it was very customized. She found us beautiful hotels, good flights, delicious food, and an extraordinary bus driver and tour guide. We learned about the Spanish culture and adjusted well to the eating schedule. All the kids enjoyed the many sit down meals. It was a life changing event for the youth of our parish!
Deb - Portugal ~ Europe
Great Med Cruise on Celebrity with my sisters! Thank you for the lovely champagne in our rooms. We thoroughly enjoyed the cruise you set up for us!
Deb - Mediterranean ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
We want to thank Sandy for setting up and organizing our trip to Switzerland! We took a train tour of Switzerland for 8 days, and the guide was fantastic, the weather was perfect and Switzerland was beautiful. We would highly recommend this trip. We'll be sure to call Sandy for our next adventure!
Claudine - Switzerland ~ Europe
Was a great trip!! Loved the hotels and castle stays. Everything went smoothly and we had the best time thanks so much!
Mac - Ireland ~ Europe
From the very first meet/greet call and every planning call thereafter Sandy was a joy to work with, and her communication throughout the process was fantastic. Sandy is extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and she really hones in on her clients’ needs/desires when making recommendations for hotels, meals, sights and other details. We loved this family trip and have Sandy to thank for making it easy and stress-free. Thank you!
Mirko - Italy ~ Europe
Absolutely outstanding trip! We had a complicated itinerary with many people traveling from different cities. We could not have done this trip without Sandy’s help, guidance, and expertise.
Julie - Italy ~ Europe
This trip exceeded all expectations!! It was the most wonderful and special trip our family has ever taken, all thanks to Sandy! We could not have done this trip without her, and will definitely stay in touch for our next international vacation!!
Maddie - Italy ~ Europe
Love working with Sandy and her team. She asked the right questions in order to book the right itinerary. Sandy went above and beyond to get us the great trip. The flight (with special needs access), to the Hotel (all the hotels fit my travel style perfectly) and to the Transportation (they showed up on time, texted me the night before to confirm pickups etc). In addition to that, Sandy checked in w/me via email to make sure that I am enjoying my vacation. The team is extremely knowledgeable and helpful, it is a delight to work with them<br/><br/>
Speedie - Vietnam ~ East and Southeast Asia
The trip Sandy planned for our family was FABULOUS!!! Thank you so much, Sandy, for all that you did to make it so memorable.
Lo - Italy ~ Europe
It was great! Everything went very smoothly regarding our trains and hotels. I think our favorite cities were Amsterdam, Bruges, and Berlin, as each of these cities were so different from each other. Everywhere we went was amazing though. Thank you so much for your help in planning this trip!
Matt - Europe
Although we got off to a rough start with canceled and delayed flights on British Air, the trip was wonderful! We finally got our luggage on day 5 , missed the first day of the hike, but we made the best of it. We are happy with the trip . Nothing to do about all the airline mishaps - just had to take it in stride. The part we did plan with you was very good. Got to the Isle of Man, saw family, very nice. <br/>Thanks again for all of your support , Sandy.
Beth - Scotland ~ Europe
Just wanted to reach out and say thank you for such an amazing trip!!! Everything went smoothly and we loved the hotels and all the places we visited. You are great at your job, thanks so much ! Will definitely reach out in the future for future trips!
Mac - Ireland ~ Europe
Sandy was very helpful in planning my trip.
CC - Vancouver ~ British Columbia ~ Canada
Trip was wonderful. Hotels were great, transfers worked smoothly, tours were just what we wanted. Sandy did a great job. Lots of special memories.
Andres - Italy ~ Europe
I was so pleased with the location and quality of the rooms that were booked for us. All of the individual tour leaders we were provided with were excellent. On the whole, everything was wonderful! Thank you for your expertise, Sandy!
Susan - Italy ~ Europe
Sandra is such a wonderful person to work with. Everytime I had questions she was right on top of answering me back and making sure we had everything we needed for our trip. She listened to what we wanted for our vacation and came through with shining colors!<br/>
Mel - Mexico ~ Mexico
Sandy did an amazing job of putting together a trip itinerary that was easy to follow and comprehensive. It was helpful to have the app on my phone to refer to during our trip. She arranged airfare, car rentals, and hotels for our entire trip. We did our own planning for things to do because we were attending a wedding and our schedule was sometimes unpredictable.
Marianne - Austria ~ Europe
Sandy planned a trip for us that included Germany, Switzerland, Amsterdam and London. Everything was wonderful! Thank you for all of your work to make a dream trip successful & memorable!
Jean & Therese - Germany ~ Europe
I joined a women's trip that Sandy led to Italy in June 2023. Everyone was very welcoming. Looking forward to my next venture with her travel agency!
T - Italy ~ Europe
Awesome. Very prompt and answered all our questions. Helped us find something only a week before our trip! Listened to our wants and needs and gave several options to meet them.
Rhiannon - Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
In one word...Wonderful! There were 6 of us traveling together coming from 4 different states. She coordinated our flights so we could meet up in London and then fly together to Cairo. She also got us a great price for our airline tickets! We wanted to do an excursion that was not on the agenda, and she quickly got with her contacts and arranged a spectacular camel ride. We had such a great experience with our camel guides. Our trip was fantastic. Friendly and knowledgeable Egyptologists, drivers, security personnel, and river boat personnel. A trip we will remember forever!
Illum Clan - Egypt ~ Africa
Sandy was very helpful and took a great amount of time speaking with us to ensure we had the exact vacation we were looking for. It was a trip of a lifetime and would not have been possible without Sandy! She is so knowledgeable about Hawaii and planned the exact trip we wanted!
KTJHart - Hawaii ~ USA
Sandy is very helpful and knowledgeable. She answers all our questions and emails even when she is out of town.
Dean and Julie - Caribbean
Sandy is a pleasure to work with. Very knowledge and flexible when airlines or clients want to make changes.
Andrew - Portugal ~ Europe
Sandy made planning my trip very easy! I’ve never traveled internationally before but thanks to her, everything went super smoothly! I was even able to reach out with a question mid trip and she got me an answer super quickly
R-Flocken - Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
In sum, the trip Sandy planned for us to Italy and Greece was FANTASTIC! Everything went off without a hitch which is kind of unbelievable these days and the hotels and hotel locations she set up were superb. We would recommend the entire trip with all of the details and tours we did to anyone. Every tour Sandy organized made our visit more enjoyable and educational, every ride showed up on time and made our lives so much easier, every hotel (and the hotel breakfast) she arranged was one I would recommend to anyone and would go back to myself. All of her planning and recommendations made our trip truly one of the best vacations ever!
AJ - Greece ~ Europe
Sandy is very knowledgeable about Italy, and her expertise and enthusiasm made us comfortable with the choices we made. She helped select hotels, tours, transportation, wineries, and restaurants, all of which were excellent. The trip was snag-free, and very memorable, with no problems at all. I have already passed on her contact information to the co-worker.
Serena - Italy ~ Europe
So great! She listened, and made my mother feel comfortable all the while giving great suggestions and handling everything. The experience with Sandy was everything we could have wanted and needed.
Happy family - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy put our entire trip together more than once! With the ongoing Covid situation Sandy had to navigate through booking and rebooking. All the while keeping us informed and updated with current information. Sandy was incredibly helpful with her emails and text messages, not to mention Zoom calls and home visits to make sure all of our questions and concerns were addressed. I could not have asked for a better person to plan our trip! Sandy has been recommended by me on several occasions as the person to talk to for any travel plans!
Jennifer - Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
Sandy planned our 30th Anniversary trip for us. We wanted to eliminate some of the stress of planning and focus on celebrating a significant milestone. From the start, Sandy asked all the right questions to get to know our desires for our trip. She thought of all the details that we would potentially have missed. Pick-ups, rental cars, excursions, and amenities were carefully considered. We had the most amazing time, and neither one of us felt as if we missed anything or that the other person was burdened with all the trip management. Truly a blessing to find Sandy. We plan on having Sandy manage all of our upcoming trips!
Michelle - Hawaii ~ USA
Sandy was so knowledgeable and helpful. We have never booked a trip through a travel agent and I will never not book a trip through a travel agent again. We normally spend days researching hotels and areas and put it a ton of time looking for what there is to do. Planning our first European trip with a child was overwhelming to think about and Sandy made the experience so effortless on our part. She made suggestions, we read reviews, researched her suggestions and they were perfect! We had the most amazing vacation and experienced things we normally wouldn't have booked if we were to look on our own and I wouldn't change a single thing.
Kiera - Tuscany ~ Italy ~ Europe
Sandy is a pleasure to work with. This is our second trip that Sandy has planned for us. All of the recommendations were spectacular, she is so very detail oriented and made us feel safe and confident in all of our travel experiences. Would highly recommend Sandy and will use her for our next trip!
Sage Morgan - Tuscany ~ Italy ~ Europe
Sandy is one of a kind- she makes sure every detail is taken care of and is an absolute pleasure to work with. She literally takes care of everything!
AJ - Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Sandy was awesome the ladies we traveled with were awesome love the places that we went love the presidential houses and the wine tastings in the different LocationsDespite the rain we still visited the Lorraine caverns and went to trump winery and we hadAnd she made reservations for her so we never had to wait anywhere for dinner she did a great job thank you hope to travel again soon
Marsha - Charlottesville ~ Virginia ~ USA
Sandy is a fabulous person to work with! She helped us book an amazing vacation and gave us great ideas. Very professional and we will definitely be using her again in the future!
Brooke & Brian - Italy ~ Europe
Everything Sandy touched was seamless and we couldn't be happier with our first adventure to Europe. We're already trying to figure out where to go next and we will definitely be working with Sandy!
PRichardson - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy is very knowledgeable and lovely to travel with! It was so great having her along the journey during the inaugural Patricia Italy Trip. She kept the energy of the trip light and fun, especially in situations that could easily be high stress. I cannot wait to travel again with Sandy's help!
Brooke - Italy ~ Europe
Leading up to a planned trip Sandy was good to communicate any changes in tours, governmental requirements, travel tips plus reminders from time to time of the documents required for our trip.
Carol - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy is such a thoughtful and thorough travel planner, and thinks of everything along the way! We ended up going to Istanbul, Turkey, and then on to Bali, Indonesia...two very different destinations within one trip. She knows the ins and outs of getting where you are going, and then how to have the perfect vacation once you are there. Whether you want a relaxing beach trip, and outdoor adventure, or a fascinating and educational learning experience, she has the experience and expertise to make it all come together.
The Steeles - Bali ~ Indonesia ~ East and Southeast Asia
She was there for us all the way to boarding the ship.
PJ - Panama Canal ~ Panama ~ Central America
Sandy was very easy to work with and made all our wishes happen!
Meaghan M - St. Thomas ~ Virgin Islands ~ Caribbean
Sandy is very responsive and quick to answer questions.
Lauren - French Polynesia ~ South Pacific
Sandra was wonderful to work with!
Jo - Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
We reached out to Sandy when researching a trip to Europe and I am SO glad we did! Unfortunately, the Europe trip got postponed (for obvious reasons) but Sandy helped us arrange our honeymoon trip instead. Sandy was so easy to connect with and the expertise and service she provides is invaluable! Her knowledge and enthusiasm for travel is exactly what makes her service so great. She takes the time to understand what is important for us travelling and tailors everything to that. Sandy makes planning the trip part of the fun. We can't wait to continue working with her for all of our adventures in the future.
NicandRyan - Hawaii ~ USA
We couldn’t have done this on our own! Sandy was amazing. We booked a last min Christmas trip to Mexico. She listened to all our wants and needs. She helped us book family photos. The photographer was amazing. I’m truly grateful. She helped make our Christmas very memorable!
Nic - Mexico
Sandy was so great to work with, very knowledgeable about Costa Rica. She helped us pick the activities that we were interested in and had also already experienced some of the activities we were choosing.<br/>Sandy is the BEST!
Kim - Costa Rica ~ Central America
Sandra was amazing and easy to work with. She was knowledgeable about our destination and a great help.
The Reverend - Germany ~ Europe
Sandy made my trip planning process very easy. Especially with special travel requirements during the pandemic. I was also impressed with the travel company we went through.
Michael C - Peru ~ South America
Sandy listened to us and planned the perfect trip! She communicated throughout the entire process, even checking in during the trip, and was thorough in the preparation of the needed documents. Great experience!
SMorgan - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy was helpful in planning our cruise to Greece by helping us with extra hotel stays, flights, and recommendations for dining and excursions.
TM - Greece ~ Europe
Whatever wild travel ideas I have had, Sandy works with skill, knowledge and plenty of spirit to first, see if they are viable and then if they are, bring them to reality. She excels in adding unique touches to the plan that are long remembered
IBDave - Lisbon ~ Portugal ~ Europe
Sandy was so accommodating through several revisions for our trip. The arrangements she made were first-class and better than expected. She went above and beyond to take care of our needs, arranging for things before we realized we needed them. She checked on us during the trip and made the whole thing enjoyable.
Happy Traveler - Costa Rica ~ Central America
We love our travel agent Sandy! International travel, under Covid restrictions, can get a bit confusing but, Sandy was there for us, helping us load up required documents, and making sure all loose ends were taken care of. She has traveled this area many times and made great suggestions for restaurants, resorts, markets, etc. This was seriously one of the best trips we've taken. Her knowledge and travel tips allowed us to truly relax and enjoy our trip to Roatan.<br/>Thank you Sandy!!
E.E. - Roatan ~ Honduras ~ Central America
Sandy is the best! I recommend her to everyone who has an upcoming trip. She responds so quickly, I'm never left waiting on her. And she has amazing recommendations. Also, she is very up-to-date on Covid regulations, so we can confidently travel.
Megan - Cabo San Lucas ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
Outstanding is an understatement. From initial planning to return home, Sandy stays engaged throughout to deliver the best travel experience ever<br/><br/>We are a family of 13, ranging in age from 7 to 70 She was at all times aware of what to expect on our 5 country trip. Her attention to detail is amazing. We were on a heritage journey and she helped us find and access remote villages and personal places in our ancestry. We were definitely off the beaten path. Whether it was accommodations, tickets, private transportation , timing, superior guides and drivers, Sandy’s planning resulted in total satisfaction.
Shirley - Europe
Easy to work with. She provided clear and welcome advice. By booking through Sandy we got an additional free incentive on the cruise!
Brad - Hawaii ~ USA
Sandy is knowledgeable, courteous and thoughtful. Sandy always got back to us in a timely manner. <br/>In this, our first cruise and first trip to Europe, we may have expected more guidance and assistance than is customary and reasonable. Our two-week trip to Italy and Greece involved air, cruise ship and train travel, with many transfers. For younger or more experienced travelers, Sandy would be an excellent choice.<br/>
none - Italy ~ Europe
Simply, Sandy is AMAZING & you need to use her for your next trip. We spent a month traveling all over Italy, Slovenia, & Croatia. Sandy's expertise in the area made the trip better than we could have ever imagined. Initially we were only traveling to Italy but after meeting Sandy she suggested the other 2 countries & I am so glad! Some of our best memories were in a place we didn’t even considering going. I also appreciated her emphasis on safety & being budget friendly, these were two things that were very important for me during our trip. Also, she was super flexible & patient with our changing schedules which made for a very stress-free experience. I had never used a travel agent before, but now I don't know why I wouldn't book one without Sandy's help, she has all the best tips, deals, & is so personable. We wouldn't have had near the experience if we tried to book the trip ourselves! So, if you are considering using her services what are you waiting for, you won't regret it!
Jaclyn - Italy ~ Europe
As a single female traveler I’m SO glad I found Sandy to help plan my first trip to Spain (Barcelona, Sevilla, Madrid). She booked my air, hotels, airport shuttle and tours. Everything she planned for me went very smoothly and hotels were very clean and accommodating. Looking forward to working with her againher again. Definitely recommend!
Diana - Spain ~ Europe
Sandy was so helpful, she found us an amazing condo with great location, wonderful views. Couldn’t of asked for s better experience. I would highly recommend her for help planing a vacation.
Pat - Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Sandy has helped us plan two trips to Europe, including five countries and eight different cities. Both trips exceeded our expectations. She has obtained both ground and air transportation and booked our hotels (which have all been fabulous and in great parts of the area). She takes the time to learn about what we like/don't like and helps us plan activities in our destinations that are in line with our interests. Most importantly for us, she explains how we navigate our experience in a foreign country where we don't speak the language - such as telling us how to get to the train station, when to avoid taxis that could rip us off, how to avoid lines, where to exchange our currency. Using Sandy has helped us make the most of our two trips to Europe and we are eternally grateful.
Kathy - France ~ Europe
Sandy was great at giving suggestions and helping to keep within my budget. She had everything organized for me, it was a great trip.
Roy - Germany ~ Europe
When I first contacted Sandy to get some help planning our trip to Italy she took a lot of time finding out what we wanted to do and what was important to us. Her knowledge of where we wanted to go was extensive and very helpful. She took on as much as we wanted and her selections were perfect. The hotels she booked us at were in great locations. Our trains were scheduled with precision. She partnered with vendors that were amazing and provided great customer service. She took the worry out of a lot of planning. For our next trip, we will for sure call her first.
Linda - Italy ~ Europe
We joined Sandy on an African Safari in October 2023. What a wonderful adventure we all had. Thanks so much for your excellent organization and guidance when needed. We have never had such amazing attention from a travel agent. You are the best.
Mike - Africa
Sandy took the time to understand my goals for this trip. She wanted to make sure my first island vacation was the best it could be. She nailed it!
Deano - Montego Bay ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
She is always a great help. I would definitely recommend to friends and family.
Mike - Mexico
Sandy took the time to meet with us in person and find out all the small and big details that we were looking forward to on our 25 day Europe trip. Even when we had some minor problems in Rome she was right there helping us navigate them and the even planned a few extra special surprises to make the trip even more special. She didn’t have to help us when we were out there and the trip had already been booked but she did even when it was a 8 hr difference and it was early early morning her time. If you want a stress free trip with a reliable travel agent helping you the entire time then Sandy is the best.
Jodi - Rome ~ Italy ~ Europe
Professional, caring, thorough and easy to work with - these are just a few of the adjectives that describe Ms McMillen's trip planning process. Also, when the warts crop up, she is quick to smooth things over and return to calmness and tranquility.
Ibdave - Scotland ~ Europe
Sandy was extremely helpful in planning our honeymoon all across Italy. She helped plan our adventure all the way up and down the Southern and Northern parts of Italy. This included flights, train coordinating, our hotels, activity recommendations and more. Her level of detail was impressive and our trip would not have been possible without her.
H & E - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy was very patient and nimble when I changed up the itinerary a few times.
Andrew - Spain ~ Europe
Sandy was great -excellent and timely communication; wonderful tours booked; and she was wonderful to work with!
STEPHEN - Ravello ~ Italy ~ Europe
Sandy drew from her personal experience to help us with all the details and accomodations. She was extremely helpful in reviewing all our documents and all the details prior to our trip.
travelfan - Naples ~ Italy ~ Europe
Sandra helped me arrange transportation from Rome airport to hotels, last minute disaster was saved when driver canceled. She found new ones the same day! Her recommendation of our hotel in Rom was absolutely perfect! Such a great location for everything we wanted to do! Such a great help!
Table for 15! - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy did a great job organizing our women’s only Tuscany Gourmet food and wine tour. Our pre travel communication was fabulous via text, email and zoom calls. She put us all at at ease with her expert travel tips and suggestions. She was with us every step of the way making sure we were prepared for everything.
Tammi - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy is thoughtful in her planning and very caring and flexible when changes are necessary. She is prompt in responding to emails and the pre-trip prep for our group on Zoom was detailed and incredibly helpful. Follow-up on our questions was prompt - no detail left to chance. I'm so glad we finally got this trip "off the ground" after such a long (Covid related) delay.
Pat - Tuscany ~ Italy ~ Europe
I am an avid traveler and organized planner but haven't been overseas in 20 years. EVERYTHING has changed. Sandy helped with so many details I didn't even know I needed to think about. Her expertise was especially helpful with scheduling tours, COVID protocols and securing assigned seats on the many trains we needed to take. Lastly her availability to help with personal advice on random topics was much appreciated and valued. I will never travel overseas again without her as my agent. Thank you Sandy!!!!!!
Karen - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy planned a trip to Costa Rica for myself and a friend in May 2022. <br/> Costa Rica was beyond anything I could have ever imagined!! I LOVED every second of it. Everything was organized and went so smoothly. Our tour guide was incredible, and we all cried because we didn’t want to leave each other. I can’t thank Sandy enough for planning this for us! <br/>
Lee - Costa Rica ~ Central America
The trip was wonderful with a great group of ladies and Sandy had everything so organized with accommodations and being sure we had or could do what we wanted to enjoy time with group or on our own. Great experiences of all kinds from food to beautiful scenery. Excellent trip cant express enough how enjoyable!
Mel - USA
Very easy to work with, knew what I wanted, and found great options quickly.
Kristie - Florida ~ USA
Sandy was great! Very helpful and easy to get a hold of!
Katie - Key Largo ~ Florida ~ USA
Sandra was so very easy to work with. She helped to book our airfare, apartment and tours. It became very overwhelming in hotel hunting. Never visiting Barcelona, Spain before, I did not what area to look in. Sandra spent time asking about our needs and wants. We were visiting a daughter who is studying in Barcelona. We need more space than a hotel had to offer. Sandra found us a quaint apartment in a beautiful neighborhood that met and exceeded our expectations. We truly got the flavor of how people in Barcelona live. I definitely recommend Sandra with all of your travel needs because of her willingness to help and her expertise.
Amy - Barcelona ~ Spain ~ Europe
She is highly responsive to all our needs. She replies to questions quickly and will help however she can. I really enjoy working with Sandra.
Bobby - Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Ordinary Travel and I began planning for my adventure before my knee joint replacement surgery. Starting early, this would provide something to look forward to during the physical therapy needed following surgery. Sandy swayed me from my original destination, Florence, Italy, to touring Turkey appealing to my sense of adventure and engaging in new experiences. What a wonderful suggestion that she has brought to reality despite my fumbling attempts to "help". And there were adventures even during the setting up stage, first came a tour cancelled by the operator then a second surgery to replace a shoulder (I do not mind growing old, it is the falling apart that annoys me) delaying the start by a month.
The resources used by Ordinary Couple Travel are impressive, quickly gathering together options and executing the ones chosen. Then quickly adapting to changes all the while with professionalism, courtesy and increasing the depth of our emerging friendship.
Of particular note was Sandy providing "thumbnail" sketches of the places I would be visiting, recommendations for local tours and operators and most useful suggestions on how to deal with trivia such as using local transport (taxis, buses) instead of expensive tour operator arranged transport.
My first experience planning with a professional was impressive, helpful in discovering new venues and delightful in that I will truly enjoy the results of her attending to details that would not even occur to me.
Thank you for this opportunity to let others know that planning a trip with a professional enhances the anticipation of the actual pleasure of the trip itself.
David Newport
ibdave -
Sandy is awesome. The details she takes care of is amazing. The places she picks to explore is so fun.
Jody - Charlotte ~ North Carolina ~ USA
Sandy helped us plan a great 50th anniversary trip for 9 (ages 5-73) but the pandemic caused the trip to be cancelled. Sandy continued to help with communications with vendors, cancellations, insurance and refunds received.
Barb - Iceland ~ Europe
She has been exceptional in all the things she <br/>has done for us! I can't express how grateful I am <br/>that we had her to help us! She really cares about you!
Thankful - Tours ~ France ~ Europe
Sandi was very detailed and able to help us quickly book our trio. She checked in with us during our trip to see if we needed her.
DKGK - Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Sandy was great and made my mini vacation SO easy and enjoyable. I will absolutely use her services for my next trip!
JW - Steamboat Springs ~ Colorado ~ USA
Sandy planned a trip for me to the Christmas Markets in Europe. I traveled as part of an organized group tour, and we visited Munich, Prague, Budapest, Vienna and Salzburg. The markets were beautiful and the tour went off perfectly. It was nice to have someone else in charge of organizing the hotels, the transportation, the guides, and all the details of the trip, so I could just sit back and enjoy the markets.
Susi - Europe
Sandra was very helpful and responsive when I was planning my trip to Europe. She answered questions I had, found me hotels, booked me transportation to and from airports/hotels (I traveled to 3 countries), booked me a train ticket and a couple of tours. She did everything timely and seamlessly which contributed to making my trip go so smoothly.
Teresa - Europe
My experience working with Sandy was the best I have ever had with a travel agent. She made my trip to Europe the best vacation I have ever had. She took care of all of the details, tranfers, hotels, planes, trains and automobiles. The excursions she booked for me were all 5 star. The hotels were all 5 stars. I just cannot say enough.
Rusty - Europe
Sandy booked our Italy group tour, saving us quite a bit of money by booking plane tickets and an extra hotel night separately from the tour company. She was a delight to work with, and we recommend her highly!
Jim and Kim - Italy ~ Europe
Very good at finding activities for us on our trips. Has a good feel for what we are looking for.
Tim - Costa Rica ~ Central America
Sandy listened to what we wanted to see and do on our trip. She gave us plenty of suggestions as well. She is very thorough and pays close attention to detail. We have already recommended her to friends and family. We definitely will be getting in contact with Sandy for future trips!!
Jim and Maria - Italy ~ Europe
Excellent service and a great trip!
Jackie - Colorado ~ USA
Sandra was absolutely amazing! She very efficiently booked our cruise including our lodging in San Juan days before boarding the Jewel of the Seas. Sandy also arranged shuttle services to the ship and, finally, to the airport for our return trip home. She was very helpful including purchasing two drink packages onboard for myself and my husband before we left home for the trip. I'm failing to mention all of the smaller things she helped me with because there were so many. I'm sure we'll be using her services in the future. I absolutely recommend her to whoever needs a travel agent.
Janice - St. Croix ~ Virgin Islands ~ Caribbean
Sandy went above and beyond for us. I took my mother on a cruise of the baltic. We saw Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia and Latvia. We took this trip in July and the weather was perfect. Every place we turned looked like a post card. I had never used a travel agent before as I feel pretty computer savvy and have usually booked all of my trips myself from travel web sites. After using Sandy, I will never book a large trip with out her. She anticipated every detail of the trip such as transfers and need for Visas in certain areas. She took a long time discovering our needs to make sure we got what we wanted from our trip. Sandy took the time to compile a travel guide for us based on our interested and cruise itinerary. She had did hours of research for us to find the best price and the highest rated excursions. She took all the stress out of the equation. My Mom is a litter older and I wanted to give her the trip of her dreams while she still physically can. Wow. I am serious she will help you plan the trip of a lifetime. This trip is perfect for anyone who is interested in amazing art, great food, history, and or a wonderful way to see the baltic in 10 days while relaxing on a beautiful ship!
Maj-Lis -
Wonderful!
Jane - Georgia ~ USA
Sandy is the best! Super friendly and very helpful booking everything from air to hotels to cars!
Chris - Indiana ~ USA
Sandy has be absolutely amazing! We have had to come up with several options for travel plans due to Covid-19 and she has been fabulous with each one. So knowledgeable and up to date with the ever changing information. Sandy is a MIRACLE WORKER!
BoyMom - Hawaii ~ USA
Sandy is always quick to respond and has helped us book three trips.
Tam - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy is very responsive, thinks out the details from start to finish, and keeps in touch proactively so that you are never left wondering. It was a pleasure to work with her and can't wait for our next adventure!
Laurie and Kelly - Peru ~ South America
Knowledgeable and very helpful. Really able to accommodate changing clients.
The Parks - France ~ Europe
I had not worked with a travel agent before and decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did! Sandy saved us so much money and time with her expertise. She made it easy for us (children included!). From her initial suggestions which we needed to even get started to her willingness to make changes throughout the planning process to make the perfect itinerary for us, she made it all happen within our budget. She is a wealth of knowledge and we will definitely use her again.
Amy - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy is very thorough and concerned about all of the details so your trip is worry free. We have booked and completed two separate trips with Sandy so far and hope there are more in the future.
Happy Explorer - Czech Republic ~ Europe
Sandy did an amazing job helping William and I book our honeymoon! Not only was she quick and efficient with finding us an awesome trip that was exactly what we wanted, but she is so helpful and a wonderful person! I highly recommend working with her :)
Kelsey - Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Sandy, simply stated, is wonderful! With just a short interview, she took my requirements and created a dream vacation that was perfect for mom and me. From the very beginning Sandy handled all the logistics and made everything so easy for mom and me to enjoy our first international vacation. A trip through Switzerland, France, Germany, and Holland - all within our budget. I know I wouldn't have been adventurous enough to take a trip like that if it hadn't been for Sandy's guidance and infectious adventurous spirit. I can't wait to see what Sandy has in store for us next! I highly recommend Sandy and Ordinary Couple Travels! Thank you Sandy!
Bluebonnet Gal - Europe
Having Sandy help us put together all aspects of our trip was the best decision we could have made. To start with, Sandy made a point of getting to know us and our individual interests in order to create a personalized adventure. She handled all of those pesky details and did it flawlessly. Her professionalism is equaled by her delightful persona and her own true love of travel.
PLC - Ireland ~ Europe
Sandy was quick, friendly, extremely easy to work with and helped us get a great vacation package that was exactly what we were looking for!
Emily - Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Working with Sandy was a God send! Our trip was not an easy run of the mill holiday and she made every step of it seemingly easy for us! So many car transfers, hotel reservations and meeting spots, not to mention the Covid procedures and precautions we had to go through that she walked us through. Sincerely don’t know what we would have done without her!! When I missed my flight to Greece in Philadelphia because if weather she walked me through contacting the insurance company which she so kindly suggested we purchased and calmly walked me off the bridge til I got to my hotel and made sure I found another flight out. I would recommend Sandy to anyone and will surely use her again and again!
Cynthia - Greece ~ Europe
Sandy was very knowledgeable and professional when planning our family trip to Italy, I really enjoyed working with her.
Lori - Italy ~ Europe
Sandy was a true pleasure to work with! She provided me many vacation options until I found the one that worked best for us. Since this was our first trip to Mexico I had a lot of questions that she patiently and thoroughly answered. I will definitely contact her to plan our next vacation.
mhj - Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Sandy was recommended by a friend and we truly enjoyed working with her. I felt right at home from the first moment we started working on our vacation plans. Sandy was always attentive and answered all of our questions and concerns immediately. It was so nice to be able to have the knowledge Sandy has in planning our trip, we had a wonderful time.
The Ruble’s - Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
very good. Sandy was very friendly and easy to work with and did a great job organizing our trip.
Indra - Italy ~ Europe
We don't enjoy making reservations or scheduling our trips ourselves. Sandra made all our reservations, and made everything extremely easy and convenient! We highly recommend using Sandra's services. She is awesome!
Debra & Gene -
Sandy has planned several trips for us, which have included Las Vegas, Disneyland, Dominican Republic, and an eastern Carribbean cruise. Every trip has been exceptional and Sandy has gone above and beyond by having a bottle of wine in our room waiting for us when we arrived. She really takes the time help make each trip unique and memorable!
We couldn't imagine planning a vacation without the help of Sandy!
Jen -
Sandy is very knowledgeable about destinations around the world. She is very helpful and kind.
acash - Maui Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Sandy was wonderful to work with! We traveled to Spain for the first time and shared our interests and areas we would like to visit and she was able to cater our trip specific to our goals. She arranged tours, secured accommodations, rented a car, and made recommendations. Our trip was went smoothly and everything she chose was perfect. We had one issue with a tour that was booked, Sandy promptly addressed it and we were issued a refund the following day.<br/>I would recommend her without hesitation .
R.R. - Spain ~ Europe
Sandy has arranged several vacations for us and she always exceeds our expectations. Sandy’s advice for lodging is always “spot on” for our requested locations and amenities desired.
D&G - Hawaii ~ USA
review of Sandra McMillien by pam washburn , august 25th, 2017<br/> Sandra is a 10, awesome, hard working, detailed oriented, nice, fun.....MORE than you would expect from any travel agent. She took an idea of a trip to Europe to completion with alll the transportation, hotels, things to do and wonderful travel tips.<br/> Yes, she planned a 4week trip in France going where we wanted to go and how much time we wanted to stay at each place. Being on our own meant doing or not doing activities along the way. We wanted the freedom of choice and not be on a preplanned group tour.<br/> She can get better deals on tours also if that is your preference....bus, river etc. or wonderful family trip.<br/> There is no doubt that we will ask Sandra again to help us. You should too. She won't let you down in any way.<br/> Sincerely , Pam Washburn
Pam and Mark Twain - France ~ Europe
Sandy, is not only the best travel agent we've ever dealt with, but in truth no other agent comes close. She's head and shoulders above the others for three reasons: She has been to every place she recommends, she listens, and she is the consummate professional who sweats the details. In saying she has been to the places we don't just mean just the destination, we mean the hotels she's recommending, the restaurants, the activities. Sandy built a trip for us to Ireland and the places we stayed at, the villages she encouraged us to visit, and the sites we saw made this an unforgettable vacation. We stayed in Adare, a beautiful village in central Ireland and she arranged a rental car for us along with day trip itineraries for 5 days based out of Adare. We also spent time in Dublin before transferring to Adare. She made the trip extremely easy and her knowledge of Ireland was spot on. Great trip!
Jamo - Ireland ~ Europe
Sandy was very helpful & worked with our short notice to help us book a wonderful honeymoon! We had a great time & highly recommend Sandy!
Mrs. Sully - Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Sandy was great to work with. Will def be using Sandy again if we have any travel needs in the future. Was very responsive and helpful every step of the way. Made our wedding/honeymoon very easy.
Emily - Nassau ~ Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Our work group of 11 (plus spouses) wanted to do a fun trip together. We looked into options and had so many questions about how to make something like this possible with so many people. Once we started working with Sandy things became so much easier! She took all of our many questions and specific requests on with no problem. We changed our minds several times and she handled everything so smoothly. We also had a few last minute guest changes which we were worried were going to be a huge issue but Sandy took care of it for us with no problem! She gave great advice throughout the process and always responded quickly. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Kelley B. - Mexico
I have tried planning trips to foreign countries on my own and have always ended up regretting certain decisions I've made. For the first time, I thought I'd use a travel agent. Sandy was referred to me by a friend, and I wasn't sure what to expect. As it turned out, Sandy took the time to figure out the kinds of things we like to do (hike, not lay on a beach, that sort of thing). She quickly went to work helping us plan an itinerary and finding us reasonable hotels that met our needs for a good bed and a decent price. When I had questions, Sandy responded almost immediately. She has taken the stress of planning this "bucket list" trip for us and, as a result, I have no doubt that we will have a whole lot more fun knowing that everything has been thought about and planned ahead - and she has even assured me that we can make changes if the circumstances warrant this when we arrive. I have never reviewed anything/anyone before but want to assure anyone interested that Sandy and Ordinary Couples Travel is the way to go!
Kathy M -
Sandy has helped us plan and secure arrangements for several European visits. We were delighted with the small, charming, friendly hotels she found for us. Sandy specializes in finding these unique and memorable paces to fit within our budget. We really appreciate that she personally contacts each hotel to verify and confirm the arrangements.
Sandy also helped us save us money on car rentals and suggested we take our own GPS device for driving directions (make sure your GPS has the detailed European maps if you do this). We really like Sandy’s follow-up after each trip to make sure the accommodations and other arrangements met our expectations. Her enthusiasm for travel is exciting and fun! We will definitely use Sandy’s services again!
C & L Miller -
Want to plan a trip but don't have the time to research flights, hotels, tours, etc.? We would highly recommend Sandy McMillan of Ordinary Couple Travels. Sandy's attention to detail is incredible. We had a dream vacation that Sandy helped us plan filled with incredible, destinations, people, and foods, in Spain, France, and Italy. Sandy's intinerary ensured our successful navigation of each place and provided fun experiences we would have probably missed. Sandy is knowledgeable and a delightful person to work with, we felt she really cared about us and our travel plans. Thank you Sandy, you exceeded all expectations. Jeanette and Kurt
J & K -
Sandy, helped us not only compare River Cruise destinations, but also River Cruise companies. If she did not know the answer off the top of her head, she always found out the answer and got back to me very quickly. She had some great ideas for cabin locations etc. I would definitely recomend Sandy and will use her in the future if I need a Travel Agent.
KD -
Sandy has been wonderful to work with. She always books exactly what my family needs and wants in a vacation.
ColoradoGirl - Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Sandy was so helpful! We had her look up several destinations with several dates and she got back to us immediately. She also checked in with us before we left to make sure we were ready to go. Sandy is the best and we had an amazing vacation!
Kirby - Costa Rica ~ Central America
Sandy, is not only the best travel agent we've ever dealt with, but in truth no other agent comes close. She's head and shoulders above the others for three reasons: She has been to every place she recommends, she listens, and she is the consummate professional who sweats the details. In saying she has been to the places we don't just mean just the destination, we mean the hotels she's recommending, the restaurants, the activities. Sandy and her husband love to travel and she has turned this love into a passion for helping others enjoy countries and places in a way they never would without her experience. She knows places like the back of her hand, and then combined with her knowledge she listens to her clients. Question after question about what type of hotels do you like, what type of activities, comfort level with various modes of transportation, etc. She then works on putting together, in every detail, an amazing experience tailored exactly to you. Sandy is amazing!
Gary and Connie - Italy ~ Europe
I just took a chance in contacting her since she was local. I was very pleased. She always got back to me promptly and listened to my requests. I have already referred a friend.
Travel novice -
Wonderful Experience. Great attention to details. This was our first trip to Europe and Sandy provided such great service right from the start. Airline tickets and advice on how and when to upgrade our seats along with the transportation to hotel and river boat. Suggestion on which cabins might work better for us. Went over the excursions and made great suggestions for our extra days in Paris. <br/>All in all, a great trip thanks to Sandy! I have already recommended her to my friends and family!<br/>
LMI - Paris ~ France ~ Europe
Sandy is the nicest person to talk with over the phone. She always makes you feel like you are the most important client of hers. I plan trips for 50+ and she has set up all the lodging for 2 of my trips. She has helped tremendously and got me a better price than I would have gotten otherwise.
She is also well traveled herself and has had many unique experiences that she is in tune with her clients needs and can recommend a broad range. She has written a really neat book about those experiences called "Extraordinary Travels of an Ordinary Couple." It really shows you that you don't have to be rich or special to have amazing travel experiences and even eat with a princess.
If you are looking for a cookie cutter same old, same old kind of tour look online, but if you want a memory of a lifetime...call Sandy.
Greg -
My husband and I can't say enough about how wonderful it is to work with Sandra! We found Sandra online and after reading her great reviews, called her to help us book some site tours while we were visiting Italy. We had planned our trip ourselves, and all though Sandra explained that she normally worked with clients on planning their entire trip / package, not excursions only...she offered to meet with us and share some ideas with us. She was so very helpful, personable, and kind! She offered great advice, tips, and insight we could not have gotten otherwise. She did indeed help us with a tour of ancient Rome that she felt would be just right for us. It was amazing! Shortly after our initial meeting with Sandra, I decided to treat my children and grand-kids to a special Christmas vacation in Mexico. Of course I called Sandra and she worked her magic to find us just the right location, resort, etc. for my family of 12! We are super excited! Thank you Sandra! You go above and beyond!
kathy - Rome ~ Italy ~ Europe
In the Fall of 2013 my wife and I attended a seminar led by Sandy called ... "Extraordinary Travel for Ordinary People." Later I bought and read the book bearing the same title written by Sandy. What I saw and read led my wife and I to ask Sandy to plan a trip for us to London and Paris. We were not dis-appointed by what she arranged. We got to see and experience parts of France that other people only dream about. This past September we had Sandy arrange another trip for us to Europe. Once again, we were not dis-appointed. Sandy hooked us up with a Tour that took us to Munich, Prague, Budapest, Vienna & Salzburg called "Imperial Splendors." Though we are common ordinary middle class people -- we saw, experienced and tasted things that made us feel like extraordinary people. We highly, highly, recommend Sandy to people who want to experience the kind of travel they've always dreamed about. Gordon
Gordon -
Grateful for help. Wonderful trip! Sandy is very responsive.
Jodi - Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Sandy is very friendly and listened to what our large group needs/budgets were. She was able to speak from experience regarding the sites we visited.<br/>We would certainly work with her again!
Mary - Honduras ~ Central America
Sandy has booked several trips for us that involved complicated itineraries. <br/>One time we drove all over the northern part of France and Belgium, another trip involved visiting Germany and Austria with several spots we wanted to stop at and enjoy. The lodging she found was amazing and reasonable, and the suggestions for touring were perfect. This year we are visiting Slovenia and Croatia. Sandy has pulled together a great itinerary for us after listening carefully to our needs and desires.<br/><br/>Sandy is very dedicated to her clients and very knowledgeable in the travel arena. <br/>
JanG - Germany ~ Europe
Sandra McMillen was amazing to work with...she returned emails and calls promptly, answered all of my questions...my family and I are soooo excited to experience this trip together and she helped make it possible!!
Lee Anne -
Sandy helped us as we planned a surprise Christmas present for kids to go to Disney World over spring break. Her appointments were flexible. We have not traveled much. Sandy helped us plan for things that I would never have thought of. She helped plan everything from contacting Disney, booking our Disney package, booking a hotel so we could go tho the beach. She even added a room so we could meet up with family on our last days in Florida. She helped with every aspect. She is a great resource. She will be calling her for any future travel needs.
Tracy -
There are travel agents who can plan a trip, and there are agents who plan experiences....Sandy goes for the latter! She has planned two trips for me---a girls beach trip to Mexico and a 2 week trip to Italy for my husband and I. In planning both trips, Sandy's first question was always, "What kind of experience do you want to have?" She is so detailed oriented and ensures that everything is in place for a wonderful trip. Sandy has traveled extensively herself, so she brings incredible personal knowledge to the table. If she doesn't know the answer to any question, she quickly does the research and finds out! She has now become my personal "go-to" for any and all travel inquiries!
Connie -
Sandy is the best!! She got us a great deal at an awesome resort for our family of 6! I will use her for every vacation I take!!!
Jamie Baby -
Sandy has arranged two trips for me. The first, involving international travel, the second domestic. I have reviewed her efforts for travel to Turkey elsewhere. But the second was for dull boring travel between Windsor and Portland, OR that circumstances dictated occur with only a few days notice. I talked with her on a Monday (as I recall) and by Wednesday she had developed options for air travel, rental car and hotel, discussed them with me and completed the reservations.
The trip went well, in part because of suggestions by Sandy that, for example, I pay additional to arrange earlier boarding on SWA and finding an in airport rental car agency as cheap as those off airport.
One delightful surprise was the Crowne Plaza hotel in Portland was ritzy enough that no continental breakfast was offered. But, because of that, I discovered that breakfast can be as enjoyable as dinner in a quality restaurant. Too often in our rush we grab something off the buffet and are on our way losing that comfortable start to the day.
Thanks Sandy!
ibdave -
I've traveled extensively and until this trip had never used a travel agent. I like to do my own research and plan my own time. However, recent medical issues had made concentrating on anything for more than a few minutes very difficult. Having met Sandy at an event at our library I decided to give her a call. I explained my situation, likes and dislikes, time frame and budget.
Sandy called me back promptly and said even though she knew I preferred a "go it alone" route that there was a group tour that fit my needs as far as timing and cost. After more questions and discussion I decided to sign up for the tour and just book my flights to arrive 5 days early and stay 5 days after the tour. The tour worked out wonderfully, although i struck out on my own in the major cities; Copenhagen, Oslo, Bergen and Stockholm. As I was traveling as a single I would not have been able to rent a car or book hotels at a competitive rate to what the tour offered.
As my plans were fluid about what to do after the group tour ended I emailed Sandy 2 days before the end asking her to book additional nights in a hotel for me which she did and promptly emailed me back.
In the future we will use Sandy unless (and even sometimes when) we are traveling to a place we are very familiar with.
FrankTheRat
FrankTheRat -
Excellent service from start to finish. Goes the extra mile for her clients!<br/>Fun to work with and has wonderful suggestions for your trip.
LMI - Mexico
