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Welcome Aboard Travel

Travel agency · Sparks, NV · reviewed since 2016

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%57+36.2Reliability 28%55+15.5Replies to reviews 8%16+1.3Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 53Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.53SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#33 of 34 travel agenciesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 3%
4.5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · 1 photos
76%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
10%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Welcome Aboard Travel at a glance

Google reviewers rate Welcome Aboard Travel 4.5 out of 5 based on 25 reviews, with the owner not responding to any feedback. Customers frequently praise the staff for being helpful, patient, and quick to communicate, noting that agents successfully coordinate complex itineraries involving flights, hotels, trains, and tours. Positive comments highlight the agency's ability to assist new travelers and resolve issues with airlines. However, one recurring criticism in low-star reviews describes an interaction as rude and unhelpful, with the agent dismissing a customer's existing travel plans.

  • Google rating: 4.5 out of 5 from 25 reviews (76% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 25 Google reviews (17 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 29, 2026.
  • Service: Travel Agency serving Sparks, Nevada.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other travel agencies

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction57Reliability55Craft & service99Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews16Satisfaction: 57 (median 91)Reliability: 55 (median 92)Craft & service: 99 (median 99)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 16 (median 38)
Welcome Aboard TravelTravel Agencies median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Welcome Aboard Travel: 57/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.C
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Welcome Aboard Travel: 55/100 on this factor. Category median: 92.C
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Welcome Aboard Travel: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Welcome Aboard Travel: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Welcome Aboard Travel: 16/100 on this factor. Category median: 38.F
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Star ratings

25 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1976%
  • 4 stars416%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star28%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 17 written reviews

  • Praise2195%
  • Complaints15%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude941%
  • Would recommend523%
  • Quality & results314%
  • Speed & response314%
  • Communication15%
  • Price & value15%

What customers talk about

We read 17 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Kelly was very helpful and did a great job for our first ever cruise.”
  • “Barbara did a fabulous job planning the trip and I highly recommend her for your travel planning needs.”
  • “Very well-coordinated trip due to her attention to detail and coordination efforts.”
  • “Quick to reach out very helpful for a new traveler, will definitely be using Kelly’s services again in the future.”
  • “Despite explaining that I was unfamiliar with how travel agencies work, she showed no patience and was incredibly condescending.”
  • “All the different travel sites and checking prices.”

People customers mention

  • Kelly 5 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

TamiLocal Guide · 81 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 days ago★★★★★

I have benefited from Kim Copenhaver's amazing travel magic for over fifteen years! She has fixed more problems and provided more incredible opportunities that I could have ever hoped for. I'd never consider going anywhere else.

Robert13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Great place to book your next vacation. Kelly was very helpful and did a great job for our first ever cruise. I would definitely recommend this business.

SassyLocal Guide · 42 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Kelly was extremely helpful. Very kind and understanding and patient. I would highly recommend this travel agency.

MeliaLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Had bad luck at 2 other local travel agencies. I had to drive across town to go to this one. I had not traveled in a very long time. I was overwhelmed with all the choices. I tried doing it myself. All the different travel sites and checking prices. So I went in to see kim. She quickly found what I couldn't. And…

jacquieLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

I am so grateful for Kelly's guidance on a perfect travel plan with ideal lodging, transit and tours for our Great Britain (8 days, 3 cities, 4 hotels, 2 trains + tours) adventure. The customized guide booklet she created with map and itinerary became our north star, while making check-in for everything a breeze.…

Justin4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Quick to reach out very helpful for a new traveler, will definitely be using Kelly’s services again in the future.

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Customer reviews

4.5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Tami CummingsLocal Guide · 81 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tami has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have benefited from Kim Copenhaver's amazing travel magic for over fifteen years! She has fixed more problems and provided more incredible opportunities that I could have ever hoped for. I'd never consider going anywhere else.

Robert Jackman13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great place to book your next vacation. Kelly was very helpful and did a great job for our first ever cruise. I would definitely recommend this business.

Sassy 1002Local Guide · 42 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sassy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Kelly was extremely helpful. Very kind and understanding and patient. I would highly recommend this travel agency.

Mari C6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mari has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I spoke with Kelly, a travel agent at this facility. I had never used a travel agency before and had several questions about the process. Unfortunately, Kelly was extremely rude and completely unhelpful. When I mentioned that I had already planned certain aspects of my trip, she dismissed them outright, insisting they were wrong. Despite explaining that I was unfamiliar with how travel agencies work, she showed no patience and was incredibly condescending. Her attitude was demeaning, and she asked inappropriate and rude questions, such as, "Where are you gonna stay? You have to sleep somewhere!"—as if I hadn’t already made it clear to her that I am still in the planning process and that is why I reached out to them for help. Rather than guiding me through the process, she was dismissive and unprofessional. This was an extremely disappointing and frustrating experience. The level of customer service was absolutely unacceptable. Very disappointed.

Melia CookLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Had bad luck at 2 other local travel agencies. I had to drive across town to go to this one. I had not traveled in a very long time. I was overwhelmed with all the choices. I tried doing it myself. All the different travel sites and checking prices. So I went in to see kim. She quickly found what I couldn't. And then helped with a hotel choice. I highly recommend them

jacquie chandlerLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews jacquie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I am so grateful for Kelly's guidance on a perfect travel plan with ideal lodging, transit and tours for our Great Britain (8 days, 3 cities, 4 hotels, 2 trains + tours) adventure. The customized guide booklet she created with map and itinerary became our north star, while making check-in for everything a breeze. The only item we did not have pre-set was a car rental on the last day, but Kelly came through (via text) with a source - talk about above and beyond service :) Thank you, Kelly and Welcome Aboard Travel! Your insight and guidance contributed significantly to supporting this lifetime experience and the best travel I ever had! If I am lucky enough to have another adventure abroad, I will certainly consult Kelly first! THANK YOU!!!

Justin Misner4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Justin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Quick to reach out very helpful for a new traveler, will definitely be using Kelly’s services again in the future.

Debbie HallmarkLocal Guide · 109 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Debbie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have used them before and had great success. Friendly, competent and they get back to you. Recommended. Especially if you have special requirements. Its really nice to have everything done for you.

Scott BerryLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Scott has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Barbara planned a train + boat + auto trip for me and my Dad. Everything worked exceptionally well. Very well-coordinated trip due to her attention to detail and coordination efforts. Barbara did a fabulous job planning the trip and I highly recommend her for your travel planning needs.

Miss RobinLocal Guide · 33 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Miss has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Five thumbs up! Consistently fresh and yummy. Best service !!

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