Darel Salam Travel

Few things beat a travel agency that keeps logistics simple. Darel Salam Travel fits the bill in Midtown—easy to swing by between meetings or while dodging subway crowds. The firm handles passports, visas, and standard tickets without the usual runaround, leaving more time for packing. It also books group tours and adventure treks, which come in handy when friends want to chase the same sunset over Angkor Wat or Machu Picchu. For corporate wanderers needing last-minute flights, they’ve got a line on upgrades that rarely hits sticker shock.

Drop into 280 Madison Ave #500 any weekday; the office sits two blocks north of the 34th Street PATH stop, so walking in from Penn Station is faster than a cab ride. Need a quick yes or no? Call (212) 725-2022—no voicemail loopholes, no automated loops. When mapping your next escape route, use the directions for the shortest path from the F train. Most clients swear by the 6 train entrance—north side of 33rd, one flight up.