GROUP TRAVEL SPECIALIST

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Val Burnett, Travel Agent in Lacombe, AB

Val Burnett

Lacombe, AB Travel Agent
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Val Burnett

Lacombe, AB · 8 Years of Experience

Wanderlust Getaway, an independent agent with Nexion CA, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(197)
100% Recommended
Val did a great job in booking our flights to Israel. Very helpful and informative and seemed on top of everything. Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Mexico, Caribbean, South America, Central America, Europe

Interests:

Groups, Escorted Tours, All Inclusive, Adventure, Beach Vacations

Suppliers:

WestJet Vacations, AmaWaterways, G Adventures, Windstar Cruises, Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt

About Me

Are you planning a group trip soon? Whether it's for a family reunion, a couples getaway, all-inclusive vacation, an adventure travel group, or a corporate retreat, planning a group trip can be a complex and time-consuming process. That's where I come in as your group travel specialist. 

Here are just a few reasons why you should use a group travel specialist:

1. Expertise and Knowledge: As a Group travel specialist, I have a wealth of expertise and knowledge when it comes to planning group trips. I have years of experience in organizing and executing group travel arrangements and I understand the unique challenges that come with planning for large groups. I can provide valuable insight and advice on the best destinations, type of vacation, accommodations, and activities for your group.

2. Time-Saving: Planning a group trip can be a massive undertaking, requiring a significant amount of time and effort. As your group travel specialist, I can save you time by taking care of all the details for you. I can handle everything from booking flights and accommodations to arranging transportation and activities, leaving you with more time to focus on other aspects of your trip.

3. Customization and Personalization: I will customize and personalize your trip to suit your group's specific needs and preferences. I can create a tailored itinerary for your group that includes activities that everyone in the group will enjoy. I can also assist with planning special events or excursions that will make your trip truly memorable.

4. Cost Savings: A huge benefit is the established relationships with travel suppliers that I have and how I can often negotiate better rates and discounts for your group. I can also help you find cost-effective options for accommodations, transportation, and activities that fit within your group's budget.

5. Support and Assistance: As your group travel specialist, I will provide ongoing support and assistance throughout the planning process and during the trip itself. I can assist with resolving any issues that arise, such as flight cancellations or hotel over-bookings. I can also provide valuable advice and guidance on how to make the most of your trip.

From expertise and knowledge to time-saving and cost savings, I can customize a successful and stress-free group trip for you. When you are ready to start planning your group trip, contact me and let's start collaborating to ensure that your group trip is a success! 

From Dreams To Destination, I provide peace of mind wherever you travel!

 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
197 reviews
100% Recommended
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Holy Land Tour. Fantastic!
Reviewed By Greg - Charlie Lake, BC | Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
Val did a great job in booking our flights to Israel. Very helpful and informative and seemed on top of everything.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome
Reviewed By Vac 2022 - Bentley, Alberta | Traveled to Mazatlan ~ Sinaloa ~ Mexico
5 star
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Adventure
Reviewed By Liz - Alberta | Traveled to Morocco ~ Africa
Val’s thorough research, attention to detail, effective communication and overall professionalism allowed me to thoroughly enjoy my travels without any problems. She was constantly in touch, outlining options, during the planning process. The online itinerary also proved useful throughout, including when flight times changed.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Reviewed By Scott - Terrace, BC | Traveled to Nashville ~ Tennessee ~ USA
Well-organized and reliable
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best trip that I could dream about.
Reviewed By Shelley Osberg - Okotoks, Canada | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Val is an awesome Travel Agent. My experience was excellent from booking to the actual trip. Tranfers to and from the airport were taken care of. Val was very helpful in suggesting various excursions. Any questions I had were promtly answered. Any issues while at the resort were taken care of quickly. I would definatly use Wanderlust Getaway again. highly
recommend Wanderlust Getaway.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

 ACTA’s mission is to foster the success and prosperity of our travel agency members. Our most supportive partners, ACTA Corporate Partners, invest their time and resources in order to support ACTA’s vision of a healthy and vibrant retail travel industry where the Travel Agent is recognized as an expert resource. Proud Partners understand that Travel Agents are essential to their success.
Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

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Private tour: Exploring Yucatan Mexico
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    Client Testimonials

    Stress Free Trip!
    Everything was fantastic. You made the trip so stress free! We really enjoyed ourselves, thank you so much, Val!
    C.S
    Attentive to our needs
    Val was attentive to our needs and helped us to organize a great team building conference. I recommend her services.
    Sam B. Vernon,BC
    Best travel experience
    Val is the best travel agent I have ever dealt with! She is so passionate and dedicated to providing her clients with the best travel experience! I am actually in the process of booking my next vacation with her! Thanks again Val for your amazing customer service!!
    Loryanne G. Lacombe,AB
    Travel experience memorable and stress free
    100 percent recommend Val, she has made our travel experience memorable and stress free! Val surprised us with a couple additional to our suite, we will definitely be booking through her again.
    Sydney S. Enderby,BC
    So helpful in all aspects....
    Val was perfect! So helpful in all aspects and the place we ended up was amazing. Definitely recommend hiring Val (and it’s free for you so why not?!)
    Branden F. Calgary,AB
    Destination Wedding Success!
    We had Val help plan and book our wedding to Mexico, and she made everything so easy for all of us! It’s so stress free knowing she will be there to assist if anything comes up (as things happen to do), and her knowledge of local tour operators and the best things to do to enjoy our vacation is excellent! Will never book a trip without her!
    Stephanie B. Sicamous, BC
    I recommend her to everyone
    Val is so awesome. We've used her a few times and when things go sideways, just a message, and things get fixed. She's fast and efficient, and truly wants you to have a great holiday. She can do a little, as simple as flights, or a extremely detailed holiday that includes dinner reservations, private transfers, and welcome gifts. I recommend her to everyone
    Sheri H., Lethbridge,AB
    My go To for any of my travel needs!
    Val is the first and only travel agent I will work with! I didn’t know traveling could be so easy! From the moment we connected Val’s customer service, professionalism, and attention to detail was above and beyond. Everything from choosing the destination, booking the flights, to even excursions was quick and painless. When there was a last minute gate change and flight delay with WestJet Val was on the ball and immediately let us know and helped us navigate that change leaving our entire trip stress and worry free, how it should be! Val and Wanderlust Getaway is now my go to for any of my travel needs!
    Serena B. Vernon, BC
    She listened to my families wishes
    Val was absolutely amazing to work with. She listened to all my families wishes for our first time traveling and made them all come true!! She took care of EVERYTHING so all we had to do was relax and have fun ! I will continue to go through wanderlust for all our travels whether big or small and continue to recommend Val and her team to everyone !
    Tara C, Enderby, BC
    Magic App Link
    Alicia and I just wanted to say thanks for your help throughout this process. We also wanted to give you some positive feedback on the info package that you included through the "Magic App Link". There is a lot of great information included here! Alicia and I have been going to Mexico for years, and the tips ring true with our experience. There are even a few that we hadn't thought of! We both thought how great it would have been to have this info the first time we went.
    Ian H, Halifax NovaScotia
    An Advocate To Help You!
    Val is wonderful, and has helped us with booking 3 different trips. She saved us significant costs on Europe flights. She also has helped us when we had issues with flight changes, rental cars etc. It is great to have an advocate to help you when you are traveling and the unforeseen occurs.
    T. Rode
    Playa Del Carmen Getaway
    Val was more than helpful finding our dream vacation, super accommodating, and always there when we had questions. Easy to book via email, and phone call! We would definitely book with Val again, thanks for the great knowledge and great experience !!! Panama jack in playa del Carmen was absolutely amazing, the staff were fantastic, very catering , and very pleasant to deal with . Food at the resort was absolutely top notch. Location was perfect very close to the busy part of town, with loads to do ! And loads to see . Did a few excursions that were phenomenal! I have zero bad things to say about this resort, and 100% would go back in a heartbeat.
    T. Dayne
    Family Vacation - Dreams Tulum
    Our Family a group of 10 of us just got back from a 10 day vacation to Dream Tulum. It was wonderful and Val is the most amazing travel agent we have ever dealt with. Thank you Val for making this trip so easy and even checking in to make sure everything was as it was suppose to be. You went beyond what I ever expected. Would totally book through Wanderlust again and recommend you to anyone looking to travel with great service.
    M. Woroschuk
    Day Of The Dead - Sandos
    We definitely had a great time at the Sandos - the rooms were excellent and right beside one another, they were clean and the AC worked well. We were on the ground level, which we all loved, the monkeys were at our balcony in the trees for about 1 hour on one morning so we were pretty excited. The Day of the Dead celebrations were really cool - a parade and they had food stands all around the restaurant circle and it was some of the best food we ate all week! The a la carte's were great - the buffets were ok. The beach was great - even though it was small - it was clean, the water was clean and the sun was nice and hot. We loved all the walking areas on the resort - we saw all the cenotes and the animals. Thank you for all you did in helping us plan this out - the private shuttle was definitely worth it! I'll be in touch in the New Year to plan our next trip - likely in Oct/Nov again. Thanks! Nicole and family
    N. Sabo
    Mexica Family Vacation
    We had an amazing vacation in Mexico at Riu Jalisco thanks to https://www.facebook.com/thewanderlustgetaway The price was less than I could have gotten on my own and the resort options were catered to our family needs. I would total recommend contacting Val Burnett to arrange your next getaway. Thanks for the help Val!!!
    Jason O. Okotoks, AB
    Dream Honeymoon
    Wanderlust Getaway has helped us so much booking our dream honeymoon, excursions and more! If your thinking of planning a trip - grab a free quote from Val Burnett! She has a wealth of knowledge and a love for travelling and planning! Worst case scenario - she plans your trip for you - all the details! Best case scenario - she plans your trip for you and saves you money!
    Jessica O. Sicamous, BC
    Quick To Respond
    Unfortunately, I was unable to make my trip but, Wanderlust was quick to respond with full and helpful plans. I will use in the future.
    Dom K.
    Vegas Birthday Getaway
    Wanderlust helped me set up my birthday vacay for this year to Vegas!! Super helpful! Here’s to stress free vacay planning! Highly suggest Wanderlust! Val was amazing, friendly, patient and got us the best deal available
    Cree J. Revelstoke, BC
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