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Linda Carter

crawfordville, FL Travel Agent

Linda Carter

crawfordville, FL Travel Agent· 14 Years of Experience

Luxury Cruise & Travel Inc, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency

4 reviews

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14 Years of Experience

5.0

(4)

100% Recommended

Linda has done a remarkable job helping us plan and organize several large trips, with friends, since 2016. She is very helpful, organized, knowledgeable and efficient... Read More >

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Destinations:

Rome, Paris, Venice, Amsterdam, Galapagos Islands

Interests:

River Cruises, Luxury Cruises, Escorted Tours, All Inclusive, Cruises

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Sandals Resorts, Viking, Oceania Cruises

About Me

Iconic blue church in Durnstein

I believe a vacation should not only be amazing, but also seamless and easy. Today so many river cruise lines, luxury cruise lines, and small group tour companies have put together top quality packages, with fantastic tour guides, and authentic curated experiences its hard to justify doing it on your own.

With around 160 guests, river cruising is destination intensive, combining discovery and convenience, along with local entertainment, and fine food. Ocean Cruising varies from the smallest ships, in places like the Galapagos, and the Antarctic, to larger luxury vessels with only upwards of 500 guests visiting far flung places around the world. Entertainment can be lavish, or understated; top quality dining and service is the norm. Some cruise lines can be casual, while others still retain the suits after 6 requirement, there is a cruise line for every personality.

I am cruising specialist. I have been in the travel industry for 8 years, but I have been cruising for over 30 years. Consequently I have been on over 50 cruises, and on many cruise lines. Some of my favorite lines include Regent Seven Seas, and Silversea for ocean, and AMA Waterways, Avalon and Crystal for river cruising.

In Europe these is so much to see whether you choose a tour, a river cruise, or an ocean cruises. I have visited Europe more than a dozen times, and always spend several weeks doing both independent travel and cruising. Destinations like Italy, France, England, Holland, Germany, and Switzerland are some that I have visited multiple times. One of my favorite highlights is the tulips blooming at Keukenhof Gardens in Amsterdam.

I have visited most of the Caribbean islands, as well as Mexico multiple times. Each time either visiting on a different ocean cruise line, or staying and touring different all-inclusive resorts. This includes many of the Sandals Resorts, the AMR family of Dreams, Secrets, and Zoetry, and many other resorts.

The best thing about travel is that there is always somewhere new to discover. Having visited nearly 100 countries, there are always new places I find that I need to add to my bucket list. What is on yours?

Luxury Ocean Cruise Specialist

The advantage of cruising is evident when you only have to unpack once, or on some luxury lines, just ask your butler to do it for you! The choices don't end there. Do you want your shore excursions included, how about your beverages, internet and gratuities? Depending on the line all of these are possibilities.

Small ship sailing is the norm in the luxury market, with ships that accommodate as few as 20 guests, and typically less than 600.

Looking for adventure? Look no further. Whether you want to swim with the sea lions in the Galapagos, hike on icebergs in the Antarctic, see the northern lights over Greenland, or descend to the ocean floor on a submarine with Scenic, the possibilities are as vast as your imagination.

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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Rome, Paris, Venice, Amsterdam, Galapagos Islands

Interests:

River Cruises, Luxury Cruises, Escorted Tours, All Inclusive, Cruises

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Sandals Resorts, Viking, Oceania Cruises

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Rating: 5.0

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Reviewed By Claudia - Chandler, Arizona | Traveled to Europe

Linda has done a remarkable job helping us plan and organize several large trips, with friends, since 2016. She is very helpful, organized, knowledgeable and efficient in trip planning! There are so many details that I would have overlooked, had I been doing the planning on my own. Linda covers all the bases and she works hard for her clients! During the 2020 pandemic, we had to cancel 2 trips. This obviously creates loss of income for a travel planner, yet Linda continued working hard for us to receive refunds and credits towards future travel! She didn’t benefit financially from her hard work, yet she continued advocating on our behalf! My husband and I are loyal clients and would HIGHLY recommend Linda Carter as an excellent travel agent!

✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.

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Best Agent Ever

Reviewed By BC traveller - Victoria, British Colombia | Traveled to Pagan ~ Myanmar ~ East and Southeast Asia

I have referred her to friends and family. My wife Janice and I booked several excellent trips with her, and since Janice died, my daughter and I have done some river cruises and one Azamara through her. I really appreciated that she put me onto Pandaw and AMA river cruises. They have been fantastic. She always works hard to get us good cabins, air connections, and all the perks possible.
She has arranged river cruises in Myanmar, Bordeaux region, Danube, Vietnam and Cambodia, and several Azamara cruises all over the world. I really cannot remember all the places she organized, but I do remember that every thing she did was done well.

✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.

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Best. Agent. Ever.

Reviewed By Cruise Crazy Gal - Vancouver, Canada | Traveled to Caribbean

Linda has been our travel agent for several cruises over the last few years. She always works hard to make sure we get the voyage we want at the best price possible. She patiently answers all of my questions and special requests (which have been many over the years!). She keeps in touch, and answers emails and phone calls immediately. Linda works dilligently to make sure you have the best travel experience . As an experienced traveler herself, she often has access to inside information to enhance your travel experience.
Over the years,Linda has always worked hard to earn and keep my business. She's the best.

✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.

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Tuscany, Rome, Venice , Panama Canal, Alaska

Reviewed By Ringer - Manhattan Ks | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe

Very courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable

✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.

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Certifications & Awards

CLIA ACC

AMA Waterways Specialist

Regent Seven Seas Specialist

Oceania Cruise Expert

Travel Agent Academy River Cruise Specialist

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.

Loire Valley, France, Europe

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