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Best Travel Agencies In OC

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The Internet makes it possible for anyone to become their own travel agent, but websites alone can't take the place of experienced travel agents. In Orange County, the agencies that stand out are incredibly focused on certain areas of the travel experience. Some concentrate on specific destinations, while others focus on the necessary travel requirements for weddings and honeymoons. One intriguing OC travel agency even specializes in missed flights and travel delays. Whenever you want to get out of town, the following travel agencies are ready to help make it happen.

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Now Voyager Travel
18700 Beach Blvd., Suite 240
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 963-8747
www.nowvoyagertravel.com

Thinking about a trip to Italy? Now Voyager's owner, Marianne Braly, is the resident expert on travel to this popular destination. Travel expertise is this agency's strong suit (they are certified with the Tahiti Tourism Board as well). Now Voyager even helps couples set up a honeymoon registry, allowing wedding guests to give gifts of room upgrades and tours instead of appliances. Braly and the staff also will look for the best deals on hotels and ground transportation.

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Luxe Travel Management
16450 Bake Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 336-1000
www.luxetm.com

Have you ever spent hours in front of a computer screen trying to find the best travel deal before giving up in frustration? Luxe Travel Management's experts, who come from all facets of the travel industry, can do the leg work for you. No matter whether you are booking travel for an executive retreat, sales conference, trade show or a dream vacation with the entire family, Luxe will sort through all the air, hotel and ground transportation options. With world headquarters located in Irvine, Luxe Travel gets you where you want to go.

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Head Over Heels
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(877) 351-7866
www.hohtravel.com

Love plays a big part in the travel agency founded by Dan and Kathi Smith. Travel lovers themselves, they put a special focus on helping newlyweds have a honeymoon to remember. Head Over Heels also books destination weddings where the ceremony takes place at romantic, exotic or special locations. Even if you aren't getting married, this Laguna Hills agency is happy to find the best deals on cruises, family trips or golf vacations.

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Tahiti Legends
3621 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 250
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(800) 200-1213
www.tahitilegends.com

During the first season of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.", Agent Phil Coulson kept saying that Tahiti was a "magical place." If anyone would know that for sure, it would be Alain Bernard and his staff at Tahiti Legends. Representing a wealth of knowledge about the South Pacific, these travel consultants will answer all your travel questions, pointing out things to see and places to avoid. Tahiti Legends books trips to Fiji, Australia, Cook Islands and, of course, Tahiti.

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Cranky Concierge
Long Beach, CA 90807
(888) 747-1011
www.crankyconcierge.com

Airline travel can be frustrating, even under the best of circumstances. When technical difficulties, bad weather or missed connections threaten your plans, the Cranky Concierge staff is available 24/7 to help. Their services include monitoring your flights for delays or cancellations and providing alternatives where necessary. Cranky Concierge also comes in handy when you need to book a last-minute flight. The staff even helps with the intricacies of booking award travel.

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Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Steven Bryan calls Irvine, California his home. A freelance writer for more than 20 years, he has interviewed a wide range of notable celebrities, including a variety of up-and-coming musicians and artists as well. Passionate about movies and comic books, he also makes an annual pilgrimage to the San Diego Comic-Con.
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