Marie Guilford, Travel Agent in Tallahassee, FL

Marie Guilford

Tallahassee, FL Travel Agent
Super Agent

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
5.0
(27)
100% Recommended
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

Agent Specializing in Cruises

I'm definitely a cruise addict. I love to cruise and love to help others find the perfect itinerary, Cruise line, and ship for their dream cruise. With specialized training on Carnival, Virgin Voyages, Disney Cruise Line, Princess, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, AmaWaterways and Viking, as well as over 30 cruises, I have the experience to help you plan your perfect cruise.

My Travel Specialties

New to Cruising?

New to Cruising?
If you've thought about taking a Cruise, but you've been hesitant, let me help bring you into the world of cruising! Do you have a question? Not sure what to expect? Ocean cruises? River cruises? Alaska? Expedition?  I can answer all of your new to cruising questions and help find the perfect cru...Read More ▶

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort
If you're coming to Florida and want a fabulous Universal Orlando Resort experience, let me help you plan for it. As a UOAP (Universal Orlando Annual Passholder), I can tell you about the different on-property resorts and the benefits of staying on the Resort. I can tell you about the parks and t...Read More ▶

Helping Plan your Family Vacations

Helping Plan your Family Vacations
There's no better way to plan your family trip than to use a Travel Advisor to help organize and coordinate your vacation. Whether it is a once in a lifetime family vacation to your dream All Inclusive Resort or an annual Family Cruise to new and exciting ports, I can help your family group plan ...Read More ▶

Cruise and Family Vacation Specialist

Cruise and Family Vacation Specialist
In over twenty years as a psychotherapist, I always considered cruise vacations my therapy.  I would enjoy sunsets most of all and took countless pictures of the view looking out over the water or admiring beautiful ports as we approached first thing in the morning. My vacations help me k...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
27 reviews
100% Recommended
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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.
AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Cosmos Certified Specialist
Cosmos Certified Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
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
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
Princess Commodore Certified
Princess Commodore Certified
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
College of Disney Knowledge
Universal Orlando Sales Specialist
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.

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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