I am an independent travel advisor credentialed under Enchanted Memories Travel of Franklin MA, a travel agency within Travel Leaders Network. I live in Medway, MA, and am a member of the Medway Business Council. I can work with you in person or remotely. I have worked with clients in many other states!
I specialize in customized vacation planning. I work hard to create the trip you want within your budget. There are no fees for my services to you. Full transparency - all funds from you are transmitted directly to the trip vendor, and supplier confirmations are immediately uploaded by me to your custom itinerary. There are no markups. If you are curious as to how I am paid, the supplier sends my agency a commission after you travel.
I focus on Europe, Hawaii, Tours, River and Ocean Cruises, Resort Vacations, Caribbean travel, as well as many additional destinations and travel types.
Experience
- Joining Enchanted Memories Travel in 2016, I have attained Elite level - highest status possible - and consistently maintain my spot within our top 20 agents with my company. Enchanted Memories Travel has a nationwide footprint with over 275 agents. If you are a repeat client, my sincere thanks for your support and confidence! Word of mouth reviews from satisfied clients have truly built my business.
- Knowledge of multiple destinations.
- Firsthand travel experiences with many tour operators and itineraries.
Save Time
- Take tasks off your to do list - hire me at no cost to plan your next trip. I can book almost any type of vacation component or package for you - resort, cruise, tour, or custom itinerary. (If you only need airfare, it is best to do this on your own with the airline.) Anything else - let me help!
- I’ll take care of every trip detail for you - for example - deposit and payment due dates and keeping on top of flight and resort updates.
Free Service
- There is no additional cost to use me as your Travel Advisor.
- The Travel Vendor sends my commission after you travel.
- Unlike some other travel advisors, our agency refuses to charge planning fees.
- Quotes are free and there is no obligation.
Save Money
- Best recommendations based on your budget.
- Monitoring for discounts to ensure best price.
- I will help you to interpret terms and conditions and cancellation policies for all of your booked travel.
Relationship and Support
- I will learn your preferences.
- Personal, confidential communication.
- You have one point-person for all your planning questions. I am your own dedicated free assistant, travel mentor, or personal Google search on speed dial - however you want to define it! 😀
- I am there for you before, during, and after your trip.
My function - I am always here for you and want to create the full trip you desire:
- My no-fee services are most helpful for you when you are planning a complete trip. Typically, this means I will book your airfare combined with another travel component, such as a resort stay, cruise, organized tour, or a multi-destination vacation package. These package bookings provide me with a commission, and this is at no cost to you.
- In addition, I request that you allow me to coordinate and book other segments of your complete vacation. This includes recommending travel insurance, as well as recommending and booking excursions. It is rewarding to me to know that I have created a well planned trip that makes you happy. It makes me happy too!
- If you wish to arrange your own airfare for a trip that I am working for you on, that’s perfectly fine! I understand you may have loyalty points to use. However, in that case, I would still need to book your hotel accommodation of at least three nights to be able to be your travel agent and assist you in planning your trip. Just so you know, hotel suppliers may not add your loyalty program numbers to your hotel stay that I have booked for you. You should receive miles for flights that I have booked in a your full package.
- If your needs are straightforward, such as booking a simple airline or rail ticket, or searching for a rental home or apartment, it is best for you to handle these directly with the supplier. since I cannot charge a fee for these non-commissionable bookings.
I’m based in Medway, MA. I can meet you at my office or we can work by phone or email.
Direct line: 1-774-573-0736
My host company’s headquarters is
13 Main Street Suite 2B
Franklin, MA 02038
866-601-8473
Here are trips my clients have enjoyed over the past several years. When you book with me, you will receive your quote and itinerary by a secure link to bookmark as a favorite, or you may view in my companion free Trip Plans App which only you can see. In addition, I will mail you a folder with key printed travel documents before departure! I can provide quotes and itineraries for many other vacation ideas - these are just a few that are popular and that I have loved working on!
Some of these trips are for independent travel, some are for resort stays in a single location, and others are for clients joining preplanned group tours or cruises. Tours can be in a small or large group and are a carefree and efficient way to experience your preferred destination - and are often an excellent value. (Personally, I love to travel on group guided tours.) Cruises can be a great way to sample different locations without unpacking as you journey along. Ships can be small or large, and port excursions may or may not be included in your fare. Free independent travel (FIT) means we have booked parts of your trip in advance, and you are on your own schedule. With FIT, I will provide you with suggested excursions to book through my Viator link.
A time tested favorite of dozens of my clients. A perfect itinerary, especially if you choose the August timeframe.
This is a copy of a premium level option with Viking River Cruises for a 40th anniversary journey.
Alaska Cruises are a favorite with my clients. I recommend a Northbound Voyage of the Glaciers from Vancouver combined with a Direct to the Wilderness Land Tour of 4 or 5 days with my favorite supplier for Alaska, Princess Cruises.
A great dad takes his three kids to the islands of Maui and Hawaii for a special vacation before the oldest goes to college!
A very popular seamless tour of Scotland and Ireland by my favorite inclusive tour operator for the British Isles, CIE.
A pair of teachers explore Ancient Greece with their teen.
A lovely Paris getaway for busy empty nesters
A wine lovers river cruise
A young family explores Southern Ireland - with my guidance - before Dad begins a work conference in Dublin.
A top notch experience for the fall of 2025!
A much needed couples week long getaway!
A Paris and Provence Small Group Tour
A small group tour of Paris, Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley!
A trip in the off season for a value conscious family group. They used airline miles and I booked the rest.
Disney Fantasy Eastern Caribbean Family Tip - Two Staterooms on an April Vacation Week.
A stay at a Deluxe Resort at Walt Disney World for 3 Adults!
Universal Orlando Getaway!
An Italian escorted tour - a top notch favorite of my clients. I’ve booked this many times. Taller spouses love the extra legroom on the coach!
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Any bookings you make through this link will be added to your custom itinerary by Ellen!