I have never posted on Yelp, but I joined just for this occasion. I think Karma can deal with much of this, but I would like to contribute! Here is the "Method to her Madness". The gentleman prior was right. She treats her employees likes dogs. 1. She does NOT pay overtime or anything over 40 hours. This includes for an event that falls after hours and above 40 working hours per week. (Which is often at a Sandals event or wedding event) She doesn't care about your family. 2. Rita asks questions in the interview about family and children and their schedules. Rita works normally from 9:00 am-10:00 pm. Employees should as well. Rita's husband left her early on and took her children because making $$ was her priority. It's still her plan. Money first, family second. 3. If you come into her store and stay for too long (she will call the company line from her line (at her desk) and have a long conversation with her employee in front of you until you finally leave) Rita doesn't believe in customer service... unless she is the "agent". Anyway, after hook, line, and sinker it's best not to call her until you need to pick something up. She has already taken your money and moved on. No need for customer service anymore. 4. Credit cards beware. She doesn't destroy them. Also, look out for extra fees. I can almost guarantee you, she will sell you something you can get for less. read more

Monique at Travel Expo is by far the greatest travel agent in the business. She has been at it for years and it shows. Her expertise of Mexico and the Caribbean is limitless. I have found she knows every detail of most resorts and if there's something she doesn't know, she gets the answer to you the same day. I am truly blown away by her professionalism, drive, and love for her job. We recently planned a wedding in the Carribean. My fiance (now husband) and I, along with some of our family and friends, started off with a different travel agency. So much went wrong so fast. I called Monique and not only did she fix the problems the other agency caused, she guided us in a much better direction. Keep in mind, we already booked with another agency so Monique was not being compensated for our travel arrangements and all the help she gave us. We immediately directed all the other wedding guests to Monique and everything was flawless thereafter. We have since booked a trip with her and she is great at customizing your vacation. She listens to what your visions of your trip are and makes it happen. Just call her and have a conversation with her, you'll be hooked! Monique 770-977-8788 read more

Kate Robertson is not your typical travel agent. She is an experience expert! She lives, breaths and immerses herself in her travels and truly believes in her brand. She treats you like family and her main goal is provide an A+ experience, from start to finish. She works tirelessly to make sure all of your needs and especially your WANTS are satisfied, while being mindful of your budget. We have used her for several different trips to date. A few that where we told her the resort where we wanted to stay and then another based on her recommendations. We told her what we liked and didn't like from previous trips and let her come up with options. She did not disappoint! She has traveled the area extensively and takes the time to really understand what you are looking for in order to provide you with the best options and experience. We did have an emergency medical situation arise prior to travel and Kate seamlessly handled all communication with the resort and was able to rebook us for a future trip.. even when the resort was not being so accommodating. She turned a less than ideal situation into a positive experience that we will remember for years to come! read more

I wouldn't trust anyone else with my vacation! I booked my first trip with Travel Expo to Barbados in 2013 for my honeymoon. There was an issue with an excursion and since I had no service, I had no means to contact my travel agent, so I asked the hotel to do it for me. The gentleman came back to me with an apology and an upgrade. I don't know what magic Monique worked for me, but I've been a loyal customer ever since. I've seen so many beautiful places and haven't had to do anything except tell her how much I want to spend and then just show up at the airport. They take care of everything! Monique is so patient and communicative about my options, and this is important as I am what is described as "high maintenance". I prefer resorts, and want VERY specific things in those resorts. Monique has exceeded all my expectations each time- this is someone who goes above and beyond for her clients and truly enjoys what she does. This is a family business and that's is something else I really love about Travel Expo. Rita is a such riot and there is clearly a reason she has been successful in this industry for so long. read more

Don't be fooled by the modest storefront for Travel Expo. When you walk inside you will find a wealth of resources for planning travel almost anywhere in the world. Literally hundreds of brochures are available on site if you want to shop for your next adventure. Over the last 20+ years we have tapped Rita's expertise for arranging domestic trips as well as travel to the South Pacific, Alaska, South America, Australia and Africa. Thanks to her many years in the travel industry and experience dealing with resorts, cruise lines and tour companies, she has been able to save us considerable money and/or secure upgraded accommodations. If there is ever a problem, you will be thankful to have Rita in your corner. Last week when our upcoming cruise was cancelled and we were not able to resolve our dispute with the cruise line about restitution, we called Rita. By the afternoon she had secured full refunds for us and our traveling companions. Five stars definitely earned! read more

We have been faithful clients for 12 years and average about 7 trips a year which includes cruises, all-inclusives, and quick getaways and absolutely love the level of service we consistently receive especially from Monique..our favorite Travel Expert. She is super responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable. She books travel for not only us but our families as well. Planning our travel is such a joy and pleasure because of Travel Expo. For those of you that think travel agents are not worth the money...you are wrong...we always receive the best value including cost and amenities. Everyone should utilize their services. Travel Expo is a WONDERFUL agency!!!!!!!!! Thank you for making our travel dreams come true!!! :) read more

I love using travel expo! I wish I could give them 6 stars. As an avid traveler (more than 8 a year), I've learned that great travel experiences come from not only getting great value but also getting the knowledge that helps you navigate the world as an expert. Monique ensures you get the best trip at the best price. She also takes the time to ensure the hotel, cruise line, and resort gives you the VIP treatment. Last but not least she makes sure you get the travel secrets needed to avoid the common headaches when traveling. read more

Monique planned a Caribbean cruise for my family of eight. She was practically a miracle worker. We got lots of perks with our cruise. Every time I had a question she took the time to explain everything to us. She was always friendly and professional. Several times she called me to update us. I will use Travel Expo again because of the care that was taken in the planning and the ease of this vacation. They are true professionals but are also very caring that your vacation is all that you want it to be. Janet Lamon read more

We booked our honeymoon at a Sandals resort through Rita. She made the process very easy for booking the trip. What really brought her head and shoulders above anyone else was her quick response while we were on our trip. We had some concerns that we weren't receiving all of the services that we paid for, so we sent an email to Rita. Within an hour she had contacted hotel management and they were resolving everything. We will absolutely go back to her for all of our vacations now! read more

Thank you Monique and Travel Expo for our third perfect cruise vacation!!!! Everything from the first inquiry to our seamless exit from the second largest ship in the world was FLAWLESS!!!! I don't know how y'all do it, and make it look so easy... but thank you!! You handled our cruise with the entire family (11 people from 5-75 years old!) with the same ease as our latest with just the 3 of us. Incredible!!!! We will be back to plan our next adventure soon... I'm thinking Alaska!!!! read more

Can't thank Rita and Travel Expo enough for helping us navigate the cancellation and ultimate refund for our Spring Break River Cruise. The company wasn't listening to us, but when Rita called them she took care of it and resolved it with a full refund. She made booking the trip super easy for us...and then had our back when travel become impossible during this time. She will get our business back when we are able to travel again. read more

We have booked several cruises through Monique, and she is awesome! She has been able to get us rates that are far less than online and for a couple, was even able to get us connecting rooms so we didn't have to share space with our kids. I highly recommend using her and Travel Expo if you are looking for hassle free planning for a vacation! I look forward to using her for our vacations for years to come! read more

Monique is AMAZING! She helped my husband and I plan our honeymoon, 1st anniversary trip and our 3rd Anniversary trip! She makes your trips stress-free and handles all the leg work for you to make your worries disappear! I have referred several people to her and they all have been very happy! I can't say enough great things! read more

Rita Caracola has been great to work with. We had a voucher to use with Delta towards the Delta Dream Vacation she was planning for us. Delta gave her the run around but with much persistence on Rita's part she was able to apply the voucher to our vacation. Thanks Rita for being so dedicated. read more