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AAA

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I've used AAA for years at a number of locations. Always a reliable choice. - Oct 08, 2022

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McCabe World Travel

1481 Chain Bridge Rd #200
McLean, VA 22101 703-905-9100

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They are a little snooty, but can deliver. They have contacts all over the... - Feb 26, 2023

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AAA

2231 Eisenhower Ave
Alexandria, VA 22314 703-549-1080

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The staff is very knowledgeable on all aspects of traveling. - Apr 05, 2022

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AAA

8300 Old Courthouse Rd #110
Vienna, VA 22182 703-790-2600

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Good advice, excellent costumer service - Jul 14, 2022

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AAA

2730 University Blvd W #102
Wheaton, MD 20902 301-946-5200

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Susan Lopez has been a terrific travel agent, finding me just what I want and... - Apr 26, 2022

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Rinis Travel Service

9517 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-587-1021

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First rate small travel agency. Finds good deals for our family all the time.... - Feb 17, 2023

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AAA

718 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20850 301-921-4250

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quick and easy service, will be using them in the future with any visa related... - Jul 03, 2022

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Preferred Travel

8432 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield, VA 22152 703-644-6844

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They are the best in the country - Jun 22, 2022

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Globetrotter Travel

18121 Georgia Ave #104
Olney, MD 20832 301-570-0800

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They are not professional and not good customer service skills. Their... - Jul 06, 2022

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AAA

7065 Minstrel Way
Columbia, MD 20146 410-997-5611

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Smooth process even though it took several hours to get everything setup and... - Jul 14, 2022

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Cruise Vacations International

8115 Maple Lawn Blvd #350
Fulton, MD 20759 301-217-9474

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They even have payment plans for affordability! - Jun 20, 2021

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Costco Travel

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Booked a Disney cruise last minute with Costco. Was happy with the service... - Jul 21, 2022

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Bethesda Travel Center

4422 East-West Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814 301-656-1670

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Guido Adelfio and staff know their stuff. They have planned two trips of a... - Apr 19, 2020

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World Travel Service

1801 Robert Fuller Dr #330
Reston, VA 20191 703-620-3001

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We use World Travel Services for work trips and they are fast to respond and... - Jan 31, 2018

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Greenbelt Travel Services

6411 Ivy Ln #106
Greenbelt, MD 20770 301-474-1300

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The best travel company I’ve ever used both for quality, customer service and... - Nov 07, 2018

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Omega World Travel

3102 Omega Office Park
Fairfax, VA 22031 703-359-8888

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Would not recommend using this travel agency based on my experience. Individual... - Mar 13, 2015

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Scandia World Wide Travel

233 Church St NE
Vienna, VA 22180 703-319-7700

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Always excellent!!! - Feb 27, 2023

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AAA

16045 Shady Grove Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-795-3050

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Life's-a-Trip Cruise & Travel

301-421-4400

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Terrible service. I sent Wendy all the information she needed to begin developing... - Jan 03, 2020

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Seven Lands & Seas Travel

703-706-0011

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A couple of the staff members here need customer service and attitude adjustment.... - Sep 03, 2013

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How we gather (and how to interpret) our data

When shopping for hotels, you’ll find most booking websites offer the exact same rates. That’s because most sites are now owned by one of two giant companies, which are insisting that each hotel offers the same room at the same price across all booking platforms.

For years our staff has saved a lot of money on hotel stays by booking Hotwire Hot Rate or Priceline Express Deal “mystery rates.” In our tests, booking one of these deals saved us, on average, 38 percent off prevailing rates.

Our staff stays in a lot of hotels for work and fun, and for years we’ve almost always booked mystery rates from Hotwire or Priceline Express. While the savings are too good for us to pass up, some deals come at a cost.

When shopping for hotels, you’ll find most booking websites offer the exact same rates. That’s because most sites are now owned by one of two giant companies, which are insisting that each hotel offers the same room at the same price across all booking platforms.

For years our staff has saved a lot of money on hotel stays by booking Hotwire Hot Rate or Priceline Express Deal “mystery rates.” In our tests, booking one of these deals saved us, on average, 38 percent off prevailing rates.

Our staff stays in a lot of hotels for work and fun, and for years we’ve almost always booked mystery rates from Hotwire or Priceline Express. While the savings are too good for us to pass up, some deals come at a cost.