Marie Guilford, Travel Agent in Tallahassee, FL

Marie Guilford

Tallahassee, FL Travel Agent
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Marie Guilford

Tallahassee, FL · 14 Years of Experience

R&R Travel Therapy, An Independent Agent of Dugan's Travels, an independent agent with Dugan's Travels, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Marie is very knowledgeable about cruises. Helped us plan a great Christmas Family Cruise! Can't wait until December! Thanks Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

St. Martin, Florida, Caribbean, Jamaica, Hawaii

Interests:

Cruises, Family Vacations, Universal Parks & Resort Vacations, Special Needs, Disney Vacations

Suppliers:

Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations, Princess Cruises®, Disney

About Me

Licensed Psychologist & Cruise Specialist

I combine 30 years as a Licensed Psychologist with 40+ ocean and river cruises sailed to offer "Travel Therapy." I don't just book trips; I curate itineraries designed to reduce stress and maximize mental restoration. Cruise Expertise: Certified specialist in: • Carnival, Virgin Voyages, Disney, Princess, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC • Avalon, AmaWaterways & Viking River Cruises • Alaska, Asia, Caribbean, Mediterranean & Greek Islands Beyond Cruises: Disney & Universal Theme Parks, All-Inclusive Vacations, and More!. Why Choose Me? I understand the psychology of travel. Whether you need a quiet retreat, a family adventure, or a solo journey, I match your personality and needs to the perfect ship and destination. Backed by the Dugan's Travels network since 2012. Result: A vacation that truly recharges you.

My Travel Specialties

New to Cruising? Let's Ease Your Mind.

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New to Cruising? Let's Ease Your Mind.
Thinking about a cruise but feeling hesitant? It's natural to feel unsure about the logistics, the ship size, or the destination. As your Travel Therapist, I specialize in guiding first-timers through the entire process with patience and clarity. Whether you're curious about Ocean vs. River cruis...Read More ▶

Universal Orlando: Plan Like a Pro

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Universal Orlando: Plan Like a Pro
Want to experience Universal Orlando Resort like a true insider? As a multi-year Universal Orlando Annual Passholder (UOAP), I know the parks, the rides, and the hidden gems better than anyone. I can guide you through the benefits of staying on-property—from Early Park Admission to complimentary ...Read More ▶

Family Travel Therapy

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Family Travel Therapy
Every family member has different needs, and a great vacation respects them all. Instead of guessing, use a Travel Advisor to design a trip that balances everyone's desires. From the excitement of a new cruise port to the relaxation of an All-Inclusive Resort, I specialize in finding the "perfect...Read More ▶

Licensed Psychologist and Cruise Specialist

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Licensed Psychologist and Cruise Specialist
As a Licensed Psychologist with 30 years of experience, I bring a unique perspective to travel planning: the belief that the right vacation is essential for mental restoration. My own journey began with discovering that cruise vacations were my ultimate therapy, a time to disconnect from stress a...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
28 reviews
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Christmas Cruise
Reviewed By RPerry914 - Boston | Traveled to
Marie is very knowledgeable about cruises. Helped us plan a great Christmas Family Cruise! Can't wait until December! Thanks
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best travel agent I've worked with!
Reviewed By MJB - Florida | Traveled to
Marie knows how to help you figure out what you want from your vacation, as well as how to plan things to make it all happen. A lot of agents can do the second part, but it's much harder to find one who is skilled at the first part. Every trip you take is unique, even if you go to the same place with the same people at the same time every year... It's well worth the effort to take the time to find a travel agent who understands that concept. Going on our next cruise adventure at the end of the year - can't wait :-)
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An amazing celebration vacation
Reviewed By Tracey - Tallahassee, FL | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Having never worked with a travel agent, I didn't know what to expect. Marie took all the logistical stress away, out the gate. I feel like all I had to do was tell her what we wanted in a vacation and she took care of the rest. She also went the extra mile to sort out several COVID complications. (For instance, we still have no idea why our health 8 year old was denied a travel authorization by Jamaica, but Marie worked diligently to sort it out and he got an acceptance.) I would DEFINITELY reach out to Marie again to help me plan some travel.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A fun and safe trip during this crazy pandemic!
Reviewed By Zoe - Florida | Traveled to San Juan ~ Puerto Rico ~ Caribbean
Marie handled every aspect of the trip—all I had to do was show up and have a good time! I appreciated being kept up-to-date on all the health and safety guidelines, and it made traveling during the pandemic feel a lot safer than I had expected. The trip itself was amazing, and I enjoyed every minute of it. It felt particularly special to be part of the Carnival Mardi Gras’ pre-inaugural sailing. I can’t wait for Marie to plan my next vacation!
Marie Guilford responded
"I'm so glad you enjoyed the trip! Please let me know when you want to book again!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Perfect Caribbean island destination!
Reviewed By AC - Tallahassee, FL | Traveled to St. Martin ~ Caribbean
Having Marie plan our trip to St. Martin was like leaving arrangements in the hands of a trusted friend. She kept us on top of changing travel guidelines, made sure we met deadlines, and helped us find excursions to please everyone in our party. Our suite at Divi Little Bay was perfectly situated. We were steps from the Caribbean sea, two restaurants, and three pools. She couldn't have chosen a more perfect place for us to stay in St. Martin.
Marie Guilford responded
"I am so glad you enjoyed it. I can't wait to help you plan your next adventure!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients. This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
Cosmos Certified Specialist
Cosmos Certified Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
MSC Masters
MSC Masters
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Bachelor's Degree
NCL University - Bachelor's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Celebrity Learning Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
Princess Commodore Certified
Princess Commodore Certified
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Universal Orlando Sales Specialist
College of Disney Knowledge
CCL University Bachelor's of Fun Graduate
Princess Commodore
Virgin Voyages First Mate
Norwegian Cruise Line Ph.D.
AmaWaterways Certified Advisor
Princess Commodore Training
Universal Orlando Specialist
Viking Certified Expert

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.
Caribbean
Been There 24 Times
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Hawaii, USA
Booked It 3 Times
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St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Booked It 4 Times
Been There 5 Times
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Must Do:
Megan's Bay
Rhine River, On the River, At Sea
Booked It 3 Times
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Been There 2 Times
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Anguilla, Anguilla, Caribbean
Been There 2 Times
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Sandy Ground, Anguilla, Caribbean
Been There 2 Times
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Castaway Cay, Bahamas, Caribbean
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Freeport, Bahamas, Caribbean
Been There 3 Times
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Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Caribbean
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Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Caribbean
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Nassau, Bahamas, Caribbean
Booked It 8 Times
Been There 7 Times
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Paradise Island, Bahamas, Caribbean
Been There 4 Times
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Bermuda, Caribbean
Booked It 8 Times
Been There 2 Times
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Flatts, Bermuda, Caribbean
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Hamilton, Bermuda, Caribbean
Been There 2 Times
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Kings Wharf, Bermuda, Caribbean
Been There 2 Times
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Paget, Bermuda, Caribbean
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Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda, Caribbean
Been There 2 Times
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St. George, Bermuda, Caribbean
Booked It
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Cuba, Caribbean
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Havana, Cuba, Caribbean
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Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Booked It 12 Times
Been There 2 Times
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Must Do:
Amber Cove has great cabanas you can rent for your entire group.
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Caribbean
Booked It 12 Times
Been There 2 Times
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San Juan, Puerto Rico, Caribbean
Booked It 12 Times
Been There 2 Times
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Philipsburg, St. Martin, Caribbean
Booked It 8 Times
Been There 5 Times
Marie was responsive to our requests, adjusted qui...
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Must Do:
Visit the Tiki Hut Snorkel Park in Little Bay
St. Maarten, St. Martin, Caribbean
Been There 3 Times
Marie was responsive to our requests, adjusted qui...
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Must Do:
Watch the planes come in for a landing at Maho Beach!
Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Been There 5 Times
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Central America
Been There 5 Times
Everything was great from beginning to end. We had...
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Belize City, Belize, Central America
Booked It 4 Times
Been There 3 Times
Everything was great from beginning to end. We had...
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Half Moon Cay, Belize, Central America
Booked It 4 Times
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Everything was great from beginning to end. We had...
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Costa Rica, Central America
Booked It 3 Times
Been There 2 Times
Everything was great from beginning to end. We had...
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Roatan, Honduras, Central America
Booked It 4 Times
Been There 6 Times
Everything was great from beginning to end. We had...
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Panama Canal, Panama, Central America
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England, Europe
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Cotswolds, England, Europe
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London, England, Europe
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Oxford, England, Europe
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Strasbourg, France, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
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Germany, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
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Cologne, Germany, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
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Dusseldorf, Germany, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
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Heidelberg, Germany, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
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Must Do:
Visit the Heidelberg Castle!
Rhine Valley, Germany, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
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Athens, Greece, Europe
Booked It 11 Times
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Cape Sounion, Greece, Europe
Booked It 11 Times
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Crete, Greece, Europe
Booked It 11 Times
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Iraklion (Crete Island), Greece, Europe
Booked It 11 Times
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Mykonos, Greece, Europe
Booked It 11 Times
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Rhodes Island, Greece, Europe
Booked It 11 Times
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Santorini, Greece, Europe
Booked It 11 Times
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Volos, Greece, Europe
Booked It 11 Times
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Bunratty, Ireland, Europe
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County Clare, Ireland, Europe
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County Cork, Ireland, Europe
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Dublin, Ireland, Europe
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Ennis, Ireland, Europe
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Galway, Ireland, Europe
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Kilkenny, Ireland, Europe
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Killarney, Ireland, Europe
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Must Do:
Killarney National Park. Jaunting Car Ride
Ring of Kerry, Ireland, Europe
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Waterford, Ireland, Europe
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Must Do:
Tour the Waterford Crystal factory
Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
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Basel, Switzerland, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
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Zurich, Switzerland, Europe
Booked It 3 Times
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Mexico
Booked It 7 Times
Been There 10 Times
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Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 3 Times
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Costa Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 2 Times
Been There 3 Times
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Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 10 Times
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Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Booked It
Been There 5 Times
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Los Angeles, California, USA
Booked It
Been There 4 Times
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Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA
Been There 2 Times
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Destin, Florida, USA
Booked It 2 Times
Been There 10 Times
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Key West, Florida, USA
Booked It
Been There 2 Times
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Miami, Florida, USA
Booked It
Been There 5 Times
Marie is very knowledgeable about cruises, she ha...
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Orlando, Florida, USA
Booked It 8 Times
Been There 25 Times
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Panama City Beach, Florida, USA
Booked It 2 Times
Been There 12 Times
Marie has planned multiple trips for our family an...
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Pensacola, Florida, USA
Been There 10 Times
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Port Canaveral, Florida, USA
Booked It 20 Times
Been There 11 Times
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Port Everglades, Florida, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 4 Times
Wonderful experience
Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Been There 13 Times
I feel Marie did an awesome job on scheduling and ...
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Must Do:
Maclay Gardens State Park
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 3 Times
Been There
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Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Booked It
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From the beginning Marie was very helpful. She pro...
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Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Booked It
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Our group travelled together for the second time o...
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Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA
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Maui Island, Hawaii, USA
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Marie was patient, friendly and accommodating
Must Do:
Whale Watching!!
Oahu Island, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 3 Times
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Marie is very knowledgeable about cruises, she ha...
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Must Do:
Be sure to visit Kualoa Ranch.
Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Booked It 3 Times
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Massachusetts, USA
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 100 Times
Having Marie plan our trip to St. Martin was like ...
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Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 56 Times
Marie was responsive to our requests, adjusted qui...
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Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Been There 21 Times
Having never worked with a travel agent, I didn't ...
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Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA
Been There 10 Times
Marie is great to work with - she has all the answ...
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Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA
Been There 4 Times
From the beginning Marie was very helpful. She pro...
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Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA
Booked It
Been There 3 Times
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Middleboro, Massachusetts, USA
Been There 6 Times
Marie knows how to help you figure out what you wa...
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New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA
Been There 6 Times
Marie quickly booked this trip to give us the best...
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Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Been There 6 Times
Marie is very knowledgeable about cruises. Helped...
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Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Been There 52 Times
Marie is by far the best travel agent. She always ...
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Rockland, Massachusetts, USA
Been There 50 Times
Working with Marie was such a joy! She made it eas...
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Salem, Massachusetts, USA
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My Photo Albums and Videos

Carnival Mardi Gras Excel Aft Suite
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Best cruise balcony ever, courtesy Carnival Mardi Gras

My Travel Stories

View from the cabana

BEACH CLUB- BIMINI

Bimini is home to some of the most stunning beaches in the Bahamas. The soft, powdery sand and aquamarine waters stretch as far as the eye can see, offering the perfect escape for beach lovers. If you haven't been on a cruise that has Bimini as a stop and you really like relaxing at a beautiful beach, you should make sure your next trip makes a ...
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Southern Caribbean Cruise Adventure

Southern Caribbean Itineraries are an exciting choice for your Ocean Cruises. My most recent journey included Aruba, Bonaire, and Grand Turk. It was exciting to explore each of these islands and to learn about their history. Aruba is the most populated and well known of the three, with over 100,000 people and 69 square miles.  It is a constituen...
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Client Testimonials

Bi-Annual Family Group Cruise
I have used many travel agencies over the years, but Marie Guilford’s stands far above the competition. Her knack for understanding and anticipating her guests’ needs is astounding! We enjoyed a well-planned, safe, incredibly exciting trip! Our family is so grateful for the memories we will have for years to come! And, we couldn’t have done it without her!
Pam P., Marietta, Georgia
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