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Ilana Goldstein, Travel Agent in Pembroke Pines, FL

Ilana Goldstein

Pembroke Pines, FL Travel Agent

Ilana Goldstein

Pembroke Pines, FL · 25+ Years of Experience

The Vacation Group, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(36)
97% Recommended
I honestly could not choose any other agent! She's always going above and beyond. I love her! Read More >
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Certificates & Awards
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Itineraries

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Caribbean, Colombia, Europe, USA, Alaska

Interests:

All Inclusive, Cruises, Luxury Cruises, Family Vacations, Skiing & Winter Sports

Suppliers:

Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises®, AmaWaterways, Viking

About Me

I have been a part of the travel industry for over 30 years and have extensive knowledge in planning incredible and memorable vacations. Born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, I moved to the United States in 1987 and went to Travel School since I always had a passion for travel and learning about new places. After finishing, I went to work for a travel agency in downtown Miami called Brickell Excecutive Travel where I stayed for over a year, moving later to Four Corners Travel for about 6 years. In 1993, after getting married I briefly moved to Caracas, Venezuela for a year and a half where I worked for a Travel Agency, learning how different the travel business is handled in Latin America. Upon returning to the United States, I worked for a few years as an Independent Agent giving me the flexibility to spend time with my kids. I joined Travel Leaders in 2007 as an Independent Agent and  in 2008 started working in the office as both an Agent, doing  cruise vacations, FIT's and Escorted tours for individuals, groups and families and also had a role as Executive Assistant for the administration. I now manage the Agency.

Throughout the years I've attended many seminars, on site visits to hotels, ship inspections, cruise line specialization courses, webinars  and  classes to keep up with the industry and have cruised on several cruise lines and destinations. I have traveled to many places in the Caribbean like San Juan, Puerto Rico, Punta Cana, Colombia, Portugal, Israel ,Turkey, Greece, France, Spain and Germany and Alaska

 

Additional Languages
Spanish

Cruceros, Matrimonios, Viajes Privados y Más

He sido parte de la industria de viajes por más de 20 años. Nací Bogotá, Colombia. vivo en USA mas de 30 años. Aprendi Turismo por pasión a conocer lugares nuevos. Comence en la industria en Miami donde trabaje en varias agencias por mas de 7 años. En 1993, vivi en Caracas, Venezuela, durante 2 años. trabajé para una agencia, que me enseño el negocio de viajes en Latinoamérica. De vuelta en USA empece como Agente Independiente. Me uni a Travel Leaders en el 2007. Tomé un doble rol como Agente y Asistente de administración en la Oficina. Hoy en dia soy la Gerente de la Agencia. A lo largo de los años he continuado educandome en la industria tanto en cursos como Viajes en varios cruceros y destinos incluyendo el Caribe, Sur America y Europa.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
36 reviews
97% Recommended
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Reviewed By SJ - Plantation, Florida | Traveled to Europe
I honestly could not choose any other agent! She's always going above and beyond. I love her!
Ilana Goldstein responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words, It's a pleasure working with you! "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Travel Advisor!
Reviewed By e r - Miami, FL | Traveled to Caribbean
Fabulous experience! Our vacation began as soon as we contacted Ilana! She is highly knowledgeable, professional and efficient. For travel anywhere Ilana is "The Best Travel Advisor"!
Ilana Goldstein responded
"Esta and Joe, Thank you so much for your kind words. It's always a pleasure working with clients and friends as good as you. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Northern Europe trip last year was Amazing!!
Reviewed By The Gallego's - Planation, Fl | Traveled to Amsterdam ~ Netherlands ~ Europe
She is meticulous and thorough, goes above and beyond
to satisfy our requests. Has great knowledge and ideas for any
destination we want to explore. Ilana is a reliable travel agent
you can trust and know you are in good hands!!! Love her!!!!
Ilana Goldstein responded
"Thank you so much for the kind Words! Love working with you and your family !"
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Incredible Family Caribbean Cruise
Reviewed By Papa B!!! - Longwood, FL | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Ilana has put together life changing experiences for us for many years. She has expert knowledge and expertise to work with us as we travel the world. She also utilizes expert resources to help her to make our trips that much more special. Some of the trips she has arranged for us include a Greek Islands cruise with pre and post land in Athens and Istanbul, a Costa Rica and Panama Canal cruise with pre and post land in Costa Rica and Panama City and the next adventure is to be in China and Japan. The most recent was a Caribbean cruise for 13 of our family to celebrate my in-laws 65th anniversary and mother in laws 85th birthday. Ilana made it a seamless process and arranged everything for us!
Ilana Goldstein responded
"Thank you so much for the Kind Words. It is a pleasure working with you and I hope I can continue to fulfill your traveling dreams. CHina and Japan will be Great!!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Las Ferro en Europa
Reviewed By Mems - Miami, Florida | Traveled to Europe
Very professional and dedicated to the satisfaction of her clients.
Ilana Goldstein responded
"Thank you for your Kind Words!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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AMA Academy
AMA Academy
Celebrity Learning Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Bachelor's Degree
NCL University - Bachelor's 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

My Places

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