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Travel Luxury Vacations

5.0(1 review)
19.1 mi

I knew planning a destination wedding in Cancun would be an undertaking, but I had no idea how…read moredifficult and time consuming it would be just getting information from and negotiating with the resorts directly. When I was introduced to Lauré I was frustrated and overwhelmed. I had already decided on a resort I loved and signed a contract, but room block negotiations were making my head spin. Lauré quickly put my mind at ease - she knew exactly what she was doing. She took over the communications with the resort, helped us determine the appropriate size room block, and managed the room block throughout the process. Her insight was invaluable. I would have made so many missteps had it not been for her guidance - all the way down to how to word my invitations and website to get the best response from guests. Speaking of which, we were optimistically ball-parking around 80-90 guests and ended up with over 100, which I truly believe is a testament to how effectively Lauré communicated with everyone. Once guests sent an initial inquiry to Lauré, she followed up with them like clockwork and I heard from multiple friends how responsive she was and how straightforward and easy she made the booking process. Without a doubt, we would not have had anywhere near that headcount had we left it up to guests to book directly through the resort. I cannot emphasize enough how necessary Lauré's services are if you're planning a trip with a large group and would also like to maintain your sanity. Future brides especially, you will have plenty of things to worry about while planning your wedding, do not let this be one of them. We are so grateful to Lauré for all her hard work, diligence, and support. She was an absolute lifesaver!

From the owner: Considering a river cruise or a thoughtfully curated journey? Let us design an experience aligned…read morewith your travel style, priorities, and pace. River Cruises~ Thoughtfully curated journeys designed with insight, intention, and ease — with river cruising at the heart of what we do. River cruising offers an elegant, immersive way to explore, allowing you to unpack once and enjoy multiple destinations with comfort and grace. We pair this style of travel with tailored planning and trusted guidance, creating experiences that feel seamless, enriching, and beautifully paced. Every itinerary we create is customized around your interests, pace, and priorities — blending meaningful experiences, refined accommodations, and seamless logistics so travel feels effortless from start to finish. Tailored Travel Experiences~ No two travelers — or journeys — are the same. We design custom itineraries shaped around how you want to travel, whether that means cultural immersion, culinary discovery, scenic exploration, or a beautifully balanced escape. Each journey is curated with intention, never cookie-cutter, and always aligned with your travel style. Meaningful Milestones~ Some trips are about more than where you go — they’re about marking moments that matter. Whether celebrating a milestone or simply traveling with purpose, we curate journeys that reflect what’s most important to you, handling the logistics behind the scenes so you can be fully present in the experience.

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Blue Hills Ranch

4.8(97 reviews)
40.5 mi

Absolutely incredible weekend at Blue Hills Ranch. We were fortunate to stay in the stunning…read moreGiraffe Villa... a hefty price, but worth it if you can afford it. The Giraffe barn is attached to one side of the house, and their pasture is on the other side. It is the most fabulous "Barndominium" with incredible finishes and clearly thoughtfully designed. That experience alone was mind-blowing.... however we also had the Gold Packages and were able to experience everything the ranch had to offer! Zebras, Capybaras, Kangaroos, Otters, Deer, Homer the Dromedary!!! Everywhere you turned there were more animals and more experiences offered. My children and I were in absolute animal heaven and will be thrilled to return. I will say, our vacation was expensive and it did not disappoint. However, I do believe you can absolutely visit this ranch on a budget.... Probably one of the best experiences was their ranch safari and that is a nominal price and totally worth it! You can see the entire property and all of the animals on the safari trip. Additionally they have fantastic cabins that are themed, and if you have children under the age of 10, the pirate themed cabins are beyond your wildest imagination.... as far as I am aware all of the sleeping accommodations include kitchens so you can absolutely cook for your family instead of paying for the delicious ranch food. That said... Chef Alan is phenomenal and out of this world excellent chef. Each meal was made with love and artistry. The staff at Blue Hills Ranch all go above and beyond to create lasting memories for you. I absolutely recommend this experience as a NOT TO BE MISSED event! We are already planning a return in October/November depending on availability . Cannot wait. Looking forward to being among these amazing staff members (shout-out to Jen, Anne, Shelby, Emily, Chesney, Alan...) the guard dogs, and all of the incredible exotic animals. Thank you, Matt!

All I can say is WOW! This ranch was an unbelievable experience from the moment we booked our stay…read moreuntil the moment we left. The entire staff was absolutely amazing--so accommodating, personable, welcoming, and attentive to every detail. The chef was incredible! Not only was the food delicious, but he was also so personable. He would come out and sit with us, talk with us, and make sure we were happy with everything. That personal touch made the experience even more special. The staff truly went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I had one of the most memorable weekends of our lives. We felt genuinely cared for throughout our entire stay. I cannot recommend this ranch enough. If you're looking for a special getaway with wonderful people, amazing food, and exceptional hospitality, this is the place. We had such an incredible experience and will definitely be back!

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Travel Abundance

4.6(27 reviews)
36.5 mi

Having referred to Natalie in the past for my clients to use, this past July 4th, I used her for my…read moreown travel. She was extremely helpful in getting us added benefits for booking through her including getting upgraded to the Penthouse, $250/day in resort credit, and a full-time butler at no additional charge. Those upgrades took our experience from great to Life-Altering. I only worry now that I might have just gone on the best trip of my lifetime. To say that I would encourage you to use Natalie and Travel Abundance to plan your next trip would be an understatement! Call her now!

Do NOT sign the contract, unless you want to do the work yourself!…read moreI hired Natalie to organize my wedding in Punta Cana, DR and I chose her over other travel agents because she sells herself very well. Many promises were made during the interview, most delivered with attitude and only after demanding them. Issues: 1. She's very nice and proactive when it comes to charge you for everything in advance, once you submit your payment you will barely hear from her and Natalie acts as she's being bothered every time you contact her. 2. My fiancé's best man emailed and called her way in advance and she never responded. Forcing him to make his own reservations. 3. When I asked her about our website and distributing this to our guests, she told me that I had to send it to all my guests. I then questioned her asking if that wasn't her job since she's the one getting paid for this and she had the nerve to call me "rude" when all I was asking her is to do her job and make money off my guests and myself. 4. On repeated occasions she told me that "I wasn't her only client", and you will receive this treatment from Natalie when you demand her to stick with what she promises. I truly believe being a TA is no longer her passion, you can tell she's no longer good at it. 5. I have had at least 5 families in my wedding party reporting that Natalie was rude to them when they asked questions and she was impatient with them. They had to make their own accommodations because of this without using Natalie, which let me to not have the minimum required number of guests (due to Natalie's incompetence and lack of empathy), the hotel was willing to work with me, after noticing how unhappy I was with Natalie as my travel agent. 6. Even my wedding coordinator noticed Natalie's lack of attention and coordination as her emails are disorganized. She forgets what information she was given and then asks you to find the information for her. Again, I ended up doing majority of her tasks. 7. She will promise an app to be delivered 2 weeks before departure. She breached her own contract and posted this app 2 days before departure with MANY mistakes that I had to point out for her to fix. 8. I tried to break the contract with her on a couple of occasions and after consulting with the hotel in the DR, I was going to punish my guests in order to get rid of Natalie, which in good faith, it's the only reason that prevented me from doing so. 9. I guarantee that you will have to triple check EVERYTHING that Natalie does because in every single task, there were mistakes. Wrong itineraries, wrong names, wrong dates, you name it. The purpose of this review is to avoid more people to go through what I went through. I wish I would have never gone under contract with TravelAbundance or with Natalie, don't make the same mistake I made! Go somewhere else.

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Cruise Holidays and Vacations of Northwest Austin - Cruise Holidays of Northwest Austin offers a hands-on, personal approach to your vacation planning.

Cruise Holidays and Vacations of Northwest Austin

4.9(60 reviews)
22.3 mi

I can't say enough thanks to Diana and her exceptional handling of our family cruise around the…read moreAdratic just now in October 2024. She was excellent in handling all the airfare, cruise staterooms, handicap/ADA assistance for my mom and all airport/cruise/hotel private transfers! Everything she did went flawlessly! There were a few unforeseen/unplanned issues at airport transfers/handicap issues but I'd hire Diana to put correct and she would! If you ever want an excellent travel agent Diana is the one! Bit of background on me- I met Diana and her husband on a recent cruise and exchanged info just in case but usually I book cruises myself (this is the 30th) and Mom wanted a heavy Adratic cruise and I wasn't finding much.. I remember Diana and reached out to her- she found several options in a day and followed through given all my requests. Diana follows through and is always super attentive and delivers!

In 2018, my family and I planned our first European vacation. We had NO idea where to start. We…read morewere told by our neighbor to contact Cruise Holidays and WOW, did Diana take care of us....She met with my wife and I and interviewed us to see what our expectations were, budget and schedule. After this meeting, Diana gave us 3 trip options. We chose one of these options. She took care of us: flight, cruise, excursions, etc. We had a wonderful family European vacation that would not have been possible without Diana and Cruise Holidays. Since that vacation we will always use Cruise Holidays for our Cruise vacations going forward. Larry in Austin, Tx

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Cruise Holidays and Vacations of Northwest Austin - Most of the guests on luxury cruises are typically well-traveled and have likely taken been on numerous cruises, and are collect

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