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Danette McAlister, Travel Agent in Gibsonville, NC

Danette McAlister

Gibsonville, NC Travel Agent
Super Agent

Danette McAlister

Gibsonville, NC · 8 Years of Experience

Enriched Travel, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
5.0
(27)
100% Recommended
A great vacation to Universal Studies. All arrangements were made by Danette McAlister. She kept us informed on all aspects of the trip -... Read More >
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Destinations:

Europe, Caribbean, Alaska

Interests:

Cruises, Groups, Global Travel, Celebration Travel, Family Vacations

Suppliers:

Princess Cruises®

About Me

On board the Regal Princess
On board the Regal Princess

Sailing with Princess- Princess is one of my top go-to cruise lines—and for good reason. I’ve sailed with them many times over the years, and it continues to be one of the lines I recommend most to my clients. The experience strikes a perfect ba lance: relaxed but elegant, classic yet innovative, with a strong focus on quality service, destination-focused itineraries, and a consistent onboard experience you can count on.

Whether you’re cruising the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, or beyond, Princess makes it easy to unwind and enjoy the journey. Their ships are beautiful without being overwhelming, and there’s something for everyone—great food, entertainment, spa options, enrichment programs, and plenty of cozy spots to take in the view.

One of the things I love most? Their Princess Plus package. It includes drinks, Wi-Fi, and gratuities—and in my opinion, it’s one of the most competitive value bundles in the cruise industry right now. It takes the guesswork out of budgeting and lets you enjoy your cruise without constantly pulling out your wallet.

As a Commodore-level Princess Specialist (the highest certification they offer), I know this line inside and out. I’d love to help match you with the right itinerary, ship, and stateroom to make sure your Princess experience is smooth sailing from start to finish.

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Rating: 5.0
27 reviews
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Westurn Universal Studios Family Trip #E46904U2
Reviewed By SWest - Greensboro, NC | Traveled to Orlando | Florida | USA
A great vacation to Universal Studies. All arrangements were made by Danette McAlister. She kept us informed on all aspects of the trip - flights, Wheelchair assistance, Scooters, Transportation from MCO to hotel, Tickets for parks. She also texted me during trip to be sure all was going as scheduled (which it was). Contacted us when we got home to be sure we were satisfied. We would definitely use her again for any future trips.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Bachelorrette Cruise was a BLAST
Reviewed By TeresaAnn6 - Burlington, NC | Traveled to Bahamas | Caribbean
Danette made our travel accommodations completely seamless from start to finish. She handled any issues that arose quickly and efficiently, making the entire process stress-free. Her reminder emails were timely and filled with helpful information that kept everything organized and easy to manage. I truly could not have chosen a better agent and will absolutely be utilizing Danette’s expertise again in the future!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Villages, Lakes, and a Healing Journey
Reviewed By Deb*L - Sarasota, FL | Traveled to Switzerland | Europe
I came to Danette with a clear vision of what I wanted, but I had little travel experience and a lot of anxiety. She listened carefully and designed a beautiful, highly customized trip that turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. I didn’t realize at first that my vision wasn’t the “standard” way people see Switzerland, but Danette made it happen! She handled everything with thoughtfulness and expertise, keeping in mind specific needs and things I wanted to avoid. The result was a journey through villages and lakes that felt both magical and deeply restorative, which was exactly what I was hoping for. In a time of so much DIY, working with Danette was a reminder of the value of a knowledgeable and intuitive human guide. Very grateful!
Danette McAlister responded
"Thank you so much! I am so very happy that you loved your time in Switzerland, and that I was able to help make the trip what you envisioned it to be. Switzerland is stunning!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing trip! It felt like Danette knew us so well.
Reviewed By Tami - Graham NC | Traveled to Switzerland | Europe
It was a HUGE blessing to have the trip so well planned out and prepaid for so many things. Danette met with us initially to plan and the outcome reflected her careful attention to our preferences. It was a perfect blend of scheduled and unscheduled activities. The hotels she chose were amazing and all the logistics worked so smoothly, down to the best restaurant recommendations too! The communication in preparing and during the trip were excellent. I cannot recommend her help too much!
Danette McAlister responded
"I love helping people achieve their visions for a vacation. I'm so glad you loved it. It was a pleasure working with you!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful introduction to Ireland!
Reviewed By McLisa - South Berwick, Maine | Traveled to Ireland | Europe
Danette recommended a Globus bus tour for our first trip to Ireland. It was lovely having someone else drive the hundreds of kms we drove last week, so we could enjoy the beautiful Irish countryside. We covered a lot more kms than if we had driven ourselves in a rented car. The scheduled tour stops at the Irish stud farm, farm to bake scones & see the sheep & sheep dog in action & the Waterford Crystal factory were perfectly fit to the tour. Well done.
Danette McAlister responded
"I am so glad the Globus tour matched up best for making your trip to Ireland a great one. It was a pleasure working with you on it!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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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.
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