Diane Kieras Ciolkos
Hadley, MA Travel Agent· 18 Years of Experience
Escapes For Everyone, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(42)
100% Recommended
Escapes For Everyone lived up to its name, and then some! From my first inquiry about travelling to Costa Rica to a series of delightful conversations...... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Bermuda, Florida, Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, CuzcoInterests:
Adventure, Canoeing & Rafting, Couples & Romance, Disney Vacations, Escorted ToursSuppliers:
Azamara, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland Resorts, G Adventures, Norwegian Cruise LineAbout Me
Your Passport to the Extraordinary. Unlocked.
I am Diane Kieras-Ciolkos and the owner of the award winning Travel Agency, Escapes For Everyone. I started this business thirteen years ago. At this time, we are a team of 25 dedicated and amazing travel professionals! Our agency stands out in the community because of our involvement and strong presence we have. With collectively over 100 years in the travel industry, we are well respected and known for the great wealth of knowledge and expertise we possess. We are always looking for opportunities to visit new locations and expand our knowledge and to participate in groups, panels, conferences, etc. that will enable us to provide our clients with the most up to date information.
We are a team of expert agents in various travel niches. Let our knowledgeable agents help you design the ideal trip, tailored to your unique interests and preferences. We would be honored to create unforgettable travel experiences for you and your loved ones.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Bermuda, Florida, Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, CuzcoInterests:
Adventure, Canoeing & Rafting, Couples & Romance, Disney Vacations, Escorted ToursSuppliers:
Azamara, Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland Resorts, G Adventures, Norwegian Cruise LineMy Travel Specialties
All inclusives, Disney, cruise, & adventure expert
▶All inclusives, Disney, cruise, & adventure expert
Escapes For Everyone is your local Travel Agency offering expert advice in family vacations, all-inclusive resorts, cruises, destination weddings & honeymoons, & dream vacations to celebrate special events in your life! Our multi-award winning, full service agency never has any fees for our conc...Read More ▶
Norwegian Cruise Line Expert - NCL PhD at Sea
▶Norwegian Cruise Line Expert - NCL PhD at Sea
My love for cruising started back in May 1991, when my parents took our family on our first Caribbean cruise together! We had an amazing time with family and friends and knew that this was a type of vacation that we loved! Since then, I have cruised extensively on Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal C...Read More ▶
Experienced Theme Park Planner
▶Experienced Theme Park Planner
When I was in college at Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee, MA, I took Travel/Tourism courses at a local college because these types of courses were not offered at my school. During this time, I learned of the highly competitive Walt Disney World College Program Internship. The Career Placement o...Read More ▶
Adventure Travel Expert
▶Adventure Travel Expert
I have a great love for traveling the world & seeing new places. A big & unique travel experience in 2018 was with my daughter when we hiked & summited Mt. Kilimanjaro, the largest free standing mountain in the world!
We recently hiked “Classic Rainbow Mountain of Peru”!!! This is the seco...Read More ▶
Philanthropic Trips
▶Philanthropic Trips
There are so many opportunities for philanthropic trips! I have been doing Reading Road trips to the Caribbean with my family for years. When my children were in high school, we went on Philanthropic trips to Nicaragua and Costa Rica. I am thankful to have the knowledge and experience to be abl...Read More ▶
Luxury Experience Curator
▶Luxury Experience Curator
Focusing on the moments rather than just the bookings. I am not the traditional Travel Advisor. I focus on intentional design, where every moment of a journey is choreographed to foster deep personal connection and lasting memories
I conduct in-depth profiling to understand client's spec...Read More ▶
Luxury Experience Curator
▶Luxury Experience Curator
Focusing on the moments rather than just the bookings. I am not the traditional Travel Advisor. I focus on intentional design, where every moment of a journey is choreographed to foster deep personal connection and lasting memories
I conduct in-depth profiling to understand client's spec...Read More ▶
Your Passport to the Extraordinary, Unlocked
▶Your Passport to the Extraordinary, Unlocked
My passion is connecting discerning travelers with the world’s most luxurious and inspiring destinations. As a dedicated luxury travel designer, I believe that travel should be transformative, seamless, and uniquely yours. I take the time to deeply understand your travel philosophy, preferences,...Read More ▶
REVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
42 reviews
100% Recommended
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Costa Rica- Forever Cherished & Remembered
Reviewed By Joyful Traveler - Amherst, Ma. | Traveled to Costa Rica | Central America
Escapes For Everyone lived up to its name, and then some! From my first inquiry about travelling to Costa Rica to a series of delightful conversations... each one providing better lodging options, smarter ways to keep my travel costs even less than I'd budgeted, and giving me deeper insights into the lay of the land, and higher hopes of having a dream vacation come true... to my late night email from the airport to ask Diane to help me retrieve the address of the VRBO I'd somehow deleted, to her colleague Jean finding me the flat out best deal on a Rental Car - and then working it out to extend it for an additional four days - at an ever better rate, Escapes for Everyone went the extra mile and greased the wheels for a great trip in every conceivable way.
Suffice it to say, on a scale of 1-10, I give them an 11
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing vacation!!
Reviewed By Myty77 - Hadley, MA | Traveled to Aruba | Caribbean
We had one of the best "escapes" this past week to Aruba! We were excited to plan another vacation with Diane at Escapes For Everyone. She helped us to decide on the property that was perfect for us! We also booked our destination wedding, extended family trips and vacations with friends through Diane and have referred her to others that have had great experiences! She was attentive to all details and booked us exactly what we wanted! We traveled during the FAA flight reduction and besides letting us know what documentation was necessary for travel to Aruba, she let us know about possible flight cancellations/delays and were watching our flights for us in case anything happened. We highly recommend Diane for all of your travel needs!!!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Always working to make your trip amazing !
Reviewed By Cathy W - Hadley,Ma | Traveled to Saint Lucia | South Africa | Africa
We have worked with Diane for over 5 years. We give her guidelines and budgets and she provides us with many options taking into consideration our preferences. We just returned from an amazing trip to Saint Lucia that Diane spent countless hours working on, with short notice as we were supposed to be heading out to Jamaica when Hurricane Melissa hit. Diane helped us step back and find a new plan that worked great for us. Then she stayed in contact with us when the FAA was forcing flight reductions. She always makes it look easy, though I know she spends ALOT of time behind the scenes and on phone calls
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Disney World-memories that last AND continue
Reviewed By Steph Z. - Chicopee,Ma | Traveled to Disneyland | California | USA
Started our Disney World (Florida) journey in 2016 with the help of Diane (Escapes for Everyone) since that time we have been on many more trips about every other year to every year or multiple times a year! To top it off we just went on our first family cruise this year which was, yes, a Disney Cruise! Diane is very personable and gets to know her clients. I feel like she really knows our family and that’s so important to me and it keeps me coming back every time! She is local and supporting local means so much more when you gain such a relationship with your travel agent. We currently have a couple more trips planned and I know there will be more! Diane truly loves what she does and it shows.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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No regrets - the only travel agent I will use!!
Reviewed By ASmith - Hadley, MA | Traveled to Greece | Europe
Booking with Diane was the best decision. She not only helped find the perfect vacation for us, but she made our days filled with fun yet relaxing tours and made everything seamless for us. This most recent trip was a cruise to the incredible Greek islands and Turkey. Diane also booked my trip to Dubai which was an amazing spot for tourists filled with enough interesting things to stay a week or two. Diane puts all the hard work into the planning to make your vacation relaxing and a memorable experience. I already want to book my next vacation!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards
AMResorts Master Agent
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Bachelor's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
Royal Caribbean University - Bachelor of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seacademy - Violet Certification
Viking Expert
World Azamara Academy
Daily Hampshire Gazette - Best Travel Agency
Disney Earmarked Agency - 2023
Valley Advocate - Best Travel Agency
Sandals Chairman's Sales Achievement Award
Master Cruise Counsellor - Cruise Line Int'l
Chairman's Sales Achievement Award Recipient-2017
Travel Impressions Ambassador for Atlantis
"STAR" Award Unique Vacations/Sandals & Beaches
Travel Impressions Ambassador for Cancun
Highest level training for key cruise lines
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 Most Booked Destinations
- Europe: 350 bookings
- Iceland: 130 bookings
- Caribbean: 109 bookings
- Italy: 86 bookings
- France: 42 bookings
Destinations I've Visited
- Europe: 70 trips
- Caribbean: 38 trips
- Italy: 23 trips
- France: 20 trips
- St. Martin: 9 trips
My Photo Albums and Videos
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Sandals Royal Caribbean Villas
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My Travel Stories
Experience Machu Picchu
There are some places that you see in pictures or hear about & think “I hope I can get there in my lifetime.” Manchu Picchu has been on the top part of my bucket list, but I didn’t envision getting here so soon! ?? WOW! ?? Absolutely amazing, impressive, & massive! ??? ?? ?? ?? To me, there were so many “money shot” photos too!!! Wowza!!!! If yo...
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