Group Travel Specialist with attention to detail
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Julie Plaugher
Winter Park, FL Travel Agent· 12 Years of Experience
Land and Sea Travel Team - Dream Vacations, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(10)
100% Recommended
Julie Plaugher was an awesome travel agent. We thank Julie for all her hard work and dedication and for planning such an unforgettable trip. Her attention... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
United Kingdom, Riviera Maya, Denmark, Montego BayInterests:
Groups, Luxury, Cruises, European Culture, Escorted ToursSuppliers:
Silversea, Norwegian Cruise Line, Avalon Waterways, Globus, VikingAbout Me
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From coordinating complex group sailings and exclusive onboard amenities to designing custom-crafted Europe itineraries featuring hand-selected hotels, private tours, and immersive experiences, I will deliver personalized service, insider knowledge, and exceptional value—ensuring every trip is effortless, elevated, and unforgettable.I take pride in my client relationships and my business has grown through repeat customers and their client referrals. We have several Associates and I have enjoyed investing time in training and helping set them up for success.
To experience the sights, sounds and tastes of a new location are my favorite things about vacationing. I spent 6 months in an RV exploring the West and visiting all of the National Parks I could visit. My passions are hiking in the mountains and sailing the seas. my bucket list trip is a Safari and my favorite destination is Greece.
I came from a medical background and authored a Pediatric Sonography book during my 30 years of ultrasound. I decided to follow a dream and write a children's book about cruising, called We're Going on a Cruise". From my Pediatric background, I wanted to create something to familiarize and excite children that were new to cruising and help alleviate any anxiety they may have. It is available on Amazon.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
United Kingdom, Riviera Maya, Denmark, Montego BayInterests:
Groups, Luxury, Cruises, European Culture, Escorted ToursSuppliers:
Silversea, Norwegian Cruise Line, Avalon Waterways, Globus, VikingREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
10 reviews
100% Recommended
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Great trip.
Reviewed By Bill - Florida | Traveled to St. Thomas | Virgin Islands | Caribbean
Julie Plaugher was an awesome travel agent. We thank Julie for all her hard work and dedication and for planning such an unforgettable trip. Her attention to detail and expert recommendations made our whole vacation process completely stress free. Julie went above and beyond our expectations and we truly appreciated how smoothly everything was handled. We will be recommending Julie Plaugher and Dream vacations to all our family and friends!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great group cruise!
Reviewed By Jett - Oviedo, FL | Traveled to St. Thomas | Virgin Islands | Caribbean
Julie Plaugher was amazing in all regards to our recent cruise. Always very informative and organized our group of 70+ with ease and professionalism. I would definitely recommend her for any future travel plans!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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NCL Elk Annual Cruise
Reviewed By TJ - Oviedo, Fl | Traveled to Virgin Islands | Caribbean
This cruise was nothing but magical. Julie as our travel agent made the experience so easy and event seamless. I will never use anyone else going forward. She is so helpful and knowledgable. Trip of a life time!!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Vacation Ever
Reviewed By JimSandy60 - Orlando, FL | Traveled to Caribbean Sea | At Sea | At Sea
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Julie is a very high energy and knowledgeable travel agent. She maintained contact with us throughout the entire planing and execution of our 60th wedding aniversary cruise. She insured us that we received all the benefits offered by NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE (NCL). We were so impressed by Julie, we already put down a deposit on our next rever cruise in June 2027. I highly recommend Julie Plaugher as your next travel agent.
Jim & Sandy Judovits
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our trips booked with Julie just keep getting better and better !
Reviewed By HummingBear - Waynesville, NC | Traveled to Chilean Fjords | Chile | South America
We have now completed 2 of 5 trips we have scheduled with Julie and each one is even more exciting than the last. We like that Julie has taken the time to get to know us, our preferences, likes and dislikes when we travel. She always provides plenty of options and never hesitates to jump on a call with us; her patience is commendable. She helped us have one of our most enjoyable cruises, our first on Seabourn and also our first expedition ship. The room selection she chose for us was perfect, the information provided prior to the trip was very helpful and she always makes sure to keep us updated with any last minute changes or notifications. We’ve been so pleased with all of our trips we have booked with Julie , and continue to recommend her to friends both old and new. Having a travel agent we trust, who really understands us removes a lot of the angst that can occur while planning major trips. We are so grateful that Julie came into our lives at the point where we were ready to really enjoy retirement and begin traveling again.
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Certifications & Awards
Author of We're Going on a Cruise children's book
"Game-Changer" Award- 2025 National Conference
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Client Testimonials
Expert recommendations
Julie Plaugher was an awesome travel agent. We thank Julie for all her hard work and dedication and for planning such an unforgettable trip. Her attention to detail and expert recommendations made our whole vacation process completely stress free. Julie went above and beyond our expectations and we truly appreciated how smoothly everything was handled. We will be recommending Julie Plaugher and Dream vacations to all our family and friends!
Bill H, Orlando, FL
Group Cruise Fun
Julie Plaugher went above and beyond making our dream vacation become reality. She kept us well informed of any changes along the way. Once our cruise was underway, Julie organized daily get togethers for our entire group. I will never forget this week and will always be grateful to Julie for making it the best cruise ever!
Terri B, Winter Park FL
Group Trip
Julie is awesome! Helped our group of 8 join another group of 15 family she had already planned a cruise for Cruise was amazing thanks to Julie. Started trying to do and book it all myself which was a big mistake! Literal HOURS of headaches I could have avoided had I simply just let Julie handle it from the beginning She was on top of everything from start to finish. If you're planning a trip, ESPECIALLY a group trip, let Julie handle it. I promise, you'll be glad you did!
Jason G, Woodbridge, IL
Full-service
Julie was absolutely fantastic. We wanted to undertake a multiple country European trip and felt overwhelmed with the logistics of it all. As soon as we spoke with Julie, she put together such great recommendations and a once in a lifetime itinerary. We went from overwhelm to excitement real quickly! Also, during flight cancellations Julie went above and beyond to make sure we got rebooked. Highly recommend using Julie for your next travel adventure!
Kelly M, Oakland, FL
Repeat customer
Julie is an excellent travel agent. I have used her on many trips. She is very knowledgeable and listens to what you are interested in doing and then plans accordingly. I have used Julie to plan both cruises and land trips and she does a great job! She makes traveling a breeze, giving her clients time to just enjoy the trip. She has planned trips for us to Ireland, Iceland, Hawaii and more! Julie is my go to for all my travel needs and I highly recommend her!
Tammy E, Orlando, FL
DIsaster avoided
Julie was exceptional throughout our vacation planning. All was going well until our flights were delayed and the connecting flight was missed. We therefore missed the embarkation on our cruise. Our flights were booked through the cruise line. The cruise line was not helpful to us at all and suggested we cancel our cruise. JULIE was the only involved party who was willing to help us.She worked for over 8 hours~ not an exaggeration, we were a family of 7~ to get us rebooked on already overbooked flights. She helped us find hotels in connecting cities and land transportation to the port we needed to get to. She was never upset or frustrated with us. She assured us that her mission was to see that we had our much anticipated vacation, and in the end, all thanks to Julie, we did. She also checked in with us during the cruise to make sure that all was going well. That is the value of having a dedicated travel agent on your side!
Teresa B, Winter Garden, FL
Family trip to Italy
Julie is an exceptional travel agent who made organizing our trip to Italy a breeze. She took the time to understand our preferences and crafted a customized itinerary that made our experience seamless and enjoyable.
From cruises to land-based adventures, Julie’s expertise and keen attention to detail ensure that every trip is unforgettable. She has planned amazing vacations for my family and me, always going the extra mile to make travel hassle-free. Her patience, kindness, and dedication make her my trusted choice for all travel needs. If you're looking to explore the world, Julie is the one to call!
Brian W. Orlando, FL