We’ve been a staple in the city of Berkeley for over 30 years, and we've now expanded to multiple locations across California and Alaska. While others struggled or folded in recent times, we've thrived by consistently earning the trust of our clients and helping them navigate through the most challenging of times.
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We began this chapter by adding energetic new ownership that brings decades of travel industry experience and a passion for delivering people safely and smoothly all around the world. But we haven’t lost our spirit and warm professionalism in the process.
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We understand the desire to explore the world. Whether you are traveling with family or friends, planning a company getaway, or rewarding your team, we’ll help you forge an unforgettable path wherever you want to go.

What do we help with?

GROUP TRAVEL

Whether you want to motivate team members, send employees to conferences, reward top performers, or build relationships with shared experience, we can help you plan and execute:
- Incentive Travel
- Corporate Travel
- Experiential Travel
- Reward Programs

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LEISURE TRAVEL

Leisure travel is truly an art form. We make dreams reality and cement lifelong memories with unique and once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences. Whether you need to simply book a flight, join a cruise, or plan a multi-country journey, we can get it done. Our world-wide reach and in-country contacts allow Going Places Travel advisors to tailor your vacation experiences to exactly what you want.

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MEETINGS & EVENTS

Whether you need corporate travel to attend conferences, get to a convention, or catch motivational speakers, Going Places Travel knows how to move employees and help your company gather. Start-ups pitching potential partners can have a reliable partner navigating their complex and last minute travel needs as you work to secure the capital you need to get to the next level.

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And here's a few things they've said.

“The partnership has been outstanding. They are professionals with excellent skills and an aptitude to lead in areas our team was weak. The Going Places team has excellent negotiating talent, and they work hard to understand the culture of our programs and to meet (and exceed!) our expectations. We look forward to a long partnership and highly recommend Going Places Travel. You’ll be impressed.” – Don K, VETS Events

“What is the first thing you should do when your company tasks you with organizing an offsite for 800 people in Mexico? Call Going Places! Kevin, Ting-Yi, and their team made a complex event with many moving parts and 'things that could go wrong' seem smooth and easy."– Jordan N, Fivetran

“Since 2005 Going Places has successfully managed our travel program with an average redemption rate of 84%, which makes this program one of the most utilized rewards in Yokohama’s associate dealer incentive program. Our dealers work hard for these program rewards and Going Places goes above and beyond to make sure they have a fun, seamless trip!"– Cami D, Yokohama

“I’ve been working with the Going Places Travel Team for over five years. They are fantastic with international and domestic trips, and have consistently provided me with an excellent combination of itineraries and reasonable prices. I’ve used them for family trips and large trips with more than 50 people. They're responsive, pleasant and very informed about travel in other countries."– Jon K, VETS Adventure Program

“Going Places has deep industry knowledge and expertise which proved irreplaceable when it came to managing 800 airfare itineraries, organizing rooming lists, and managing important relationships such as the hotel, resort, and site vendors. I particularly appreciated their professionalism and flexibility as my company was forced to pivot and adjust our timeline and expectations along the way. If your event requires a deep level of complexity and thoughtfulness, Going Places can get it done!"– Jordan N, Fivetran

“We have worked with the Going Places Travel Team since 2008 to assist with our VIP travel needs for over 125 meetings each year. They have freed up valuable time for our staff and make booking easy and efficient while following our corporate guidelines."– Heather S, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars

“Over the years at Disney and ESPN, Going Places flawlessly managed our annual groups that ranged from 10–12 clients traveling to high profile sporting events to 40-50 clients to exotic adventures to places like Argentina, Thailand, French Polynesia, Ireland, etc. In addition to competitive/fair pricing, their attention to detail and sourcing of phenomenal local resources and DM partners in destinations makes them a clear choice for our incentive needs. When clients ask, 'How are you going to top yourself next year?' I just call Going Places."– Matt M, Locked On

“I'm looking forward to working together again! Going Places has delivered the best value-for-money of any vendor we've worked with on events, and you and your team have always been a pleasure to work with."– George F, FiveTran

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Your safety is top of mind

We're in a "post-Covid" world now, but we still take travel safety seriously. We carefully monitor news about weather events, infectious disease concerns, natural and political emergencies, and other potential disruptions to our clients' safe travel. Here's what you can do as well:

– If you're traveling overseas, check with your local health authority on the latest vaccinations to your traveling destinations.

– Consider travel insurance to make sure you're covered for the unexpected so our agents are fully equipped to assist you not only in your trip planning but protecting your vacation investment.

If you have any questions about travel safety, feel free to reach out to us at any time!

GROUP TRAVEL

LEISURE TRAVEL

MEETINGS & EVENTS

Here are some our happy clients.

And here's a few things they've said.

EXPERIENCE

CREATIVITY

PARTNERSHIP