Over the past 13 years, I have had the pleasure of seeking Mrs. Mendez’s expertise on behalf of a high ranking executive. Maria is always very professional and always available, regardless of the day of the week and time. On many occasions she has resolved last minute issues with flights making what could have been a chaotic matter a very smooth process.
Maria’s services have also been sought for company related group trips where she arranged and managed all aspects of the trip. Flights, trains, private transfers and hotel accommodations were handled with great knowledge, her communication and organizational skills were exemplary and matched with unbridled energy and patience going above and beyond what was requested.
I look forward to counting on Maria to continue making this part of my job easier.

Fun, fun, fun! My sister and I had an amazing get-a-way due in part to Maria’s perfect planning of our trip. She got us a great rate on the flights; visas were on hand, ground transportation was comfortable, the hotel was wonderful – excellent location, beautiful room with a lovely view, and delicious breakfasts to start each day. All of her suggestions proved to be ideal choices. Trusting Maria with the tedious details of our trip allowed us to enjoy our time together without a care in the world. It felt like we had won the lottery!

The pandemic has changed the travel and hospitality industries. Business and personal travel have been shaken from the ground up. The lack of information, or misinformation, from the government authorities has made it difficult for travelers to understand the situation or the limitations. Luckily for our organization, SOMOS Community Care, the amazing professionals from Travel for Change have helped us to keep business as 'usual" as possible. The flexibility that Maria Mendez’s team provided when rescheduling a flight or a hotel made the world of difference to us. They kept us informed of upcoming changes and always offered possible alternatives. Travel for Change is a reliable company that not only cares for their customer’s business but also for their customers' employees and their communities by offering webinars and other free educational resources to improve their wellbeing and with coping with stress.

Maria is the best in the industry hands down. Her efficiency in travel and event logistics is simply unparalleled. I felt at ease knowing that our budget was taken care of, we were receiving top rates, our itineraries were flawless, checkout would be facilitated, all travelers in our group would receive VIP treatment, and Maria would personally be available 24/7 for our every need, including last minute requests. I have always felt confident in Maria’s capacity to be available on the off chance that something went wrong.

This was my first time ever using a travel agency to plan a trip, and let me just say Travel for CHange did not disappoint! Maria and Maru put much time and thought into planning my daughter’s 16th birthday trip to the Maldives and Dubai. They efficiently booked round trip plane tickets, hotel rooms, and necessary accommodations; i.e, transportation to and from the airport, sea-plane coordination, and other reservations upon our request. Our over the water villa in the Maldives was top-notch, and the balcony view hotel room in Dubai was also a dream. Maru was very knowledgeable when planning our trip and never failed to keep me in the loop. She was always prepared to make any arrangements or changes, and it is because of her tireless efforts that this trip was such a success. From the very start to the very end, our trip was extraordinary. I can say with confidence that Maru’s expertise and patience were key factors in making this trip stress free. I would like to thank Maria and Maru once again for the great memories they so willingly helped my daughter and I create! I will, without a doubt, use Travel for Change again and hope to go on another vacation soon!