DESTINATION WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOON TRAVEL EXPERT

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Arleta Cosby, Travel Agent in Alexandria, VA

Arleta Cosby

Alexandria, VA Travel Agent
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Arleta Cosby

Alexandria, VA · 18 Years of Experience

Cosby Travel Consultants, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(46)
100% Recommended
Arleta is a great travel agent! She has helped me plan multiple vacations over the years and I am very pleased with her services. ... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Caribbean, Mexico, Europe, South Africa, South Pacific

Interests:

Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, All Inclusive, Beach Vacations, Couples & Romance

Suppliers:

Le Blanc Spa Resorts, Leading Hotels of The World, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Palace Company, Abercrombie & Kent

About Me

I am a Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Expert, and for the past eleven (11) years I have been assisting couples plan the perfect destination wedding and honeymoon trips. 

Share your wedding vision with me and I will design a customized experience which is unique and special that will surpass all your expectations and make this occasion a lifelong memoryI am your advocate and partner throughout the entire wedding and honeymoon planning process.  My goal is to make wedding planning simple!  This will allow you to relax and enjoy your engagement and focus on the fun and exciting aspects of planning a wedding. 

My wedding management services and your wedding experience includes planning assistance for the following:

  • Provide destination and resort information
  • Negotiate and contract accommodation rates on your behalf
  • Liaison between the resort and the bride & groom
  • Research and introduce you to other professionals that fit your event style and budget 
  • Create a wedding web site that shares your love story, wedding details and provides guidance to your guests on how to participate in your special day  
  • Advise you of guest registrations throughout the process 
  • Arrange travel for your guests and provide them with their travel documentation
  • Organize special events for you and your guests

Because of our agency’s success with planning destination wedding events for couples and our strong industry partnerships, our clients experience VIP services, extra amenities, unique guest recognition and special touches.

In addition, I travel extensively to keep abreast of the latest destination and resort developments and trends in the romance travel industry.

Whether you want to arrange a proposal trip to New York City; an ocean front sunset beach wedding in Mexico; a grand wedding event in Italy or a luxury African safari honeymoon, it would be my pleasure to assist you with planning the perfect trip.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
46 reviews
100% Recommended
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The Best Travel Agent!
Reviewed By Carla M. - Randallstown, Maryland | Traveled to St. Maarten ~ St. Martin ~ Caribbean
Arleta is a great travel agent! She has helped me plan multiple vacations over the years and I am very pleased with her services. She makes travel planning easy. Arleta provides an invaluable service and I have recommended her to family and friends for vacation planning, because she is excellent at her job.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An Unforgettable Destination Wedding and Honeymoon
Reviewed By Jesse C - Aurora, CO | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Arleta was excellent to work with in planning our wedding and honeymoon. She is extremely knowledgeable and everything was planned to perfection. The whole experience exceeded our expectations. Thank you Arleta for an amazing destination wedding and honeymoon!!! We will choose Arleta to plan our next special occasion destination, as we know we will have an outstanding experience!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Flawless Vacation to New England States and Canada
Reviewed By Daisy D. - Lithonia, GA | Traveled to Canada
Looking for a travel consultant??? Contact Arleta at Cosby Travel Consultants!! She arranged a vacation for me to the New England States and Canada via Princess Cruise Line. Arleta was accommodating and was a great person to work with in the planning phase of the trip...to the point that no issues arose once on the ship or on land. I had a fun time from beginning to end. I recommend Arleta to plan your next vacation. You will not be disappointed!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Passion for Service
Reviewed By Extremely Happy - Maplewood NJ | Traveled to Venice ~ Italy ~ Europe
The trip to Venice and Lake Cuomo was amazing. The hotel selected had a beautiful view, the restaurants visited were recommended by Ms. Cosby and the supplier contacts she met at an Italy Trade show called BIT. The trip exceeded my expectations.
Arleta Cosby responded
"Kenneth, it was great working with you on this customized trip to Italy. We stride to select the best hoteliers and destination specialists in the regions that our clients are traveling to, so that you will have an extraordinary vacation experience."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Best Luxury Travel & Safari to Africa
Reviewed By J.C. - Albuquerque, New Mexico | Traveled to Africa
Arleta expertly planned an amazing trip to South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. My customized luxury vacation was flawless. I was very pleased with the accommodations, private tours and transportation. Arleta created a vacation to Africa that included touring Table Mountain and Robben Island; whale watching in Hermanus; driving to the Winelands; visiting the Apartheid Museum; going to the magnificent Victoria Falls, a World Heritage site; and stays at three safari camps. Having an opportunity to interact with elephants and Sylvester, a cheetah at The Elephant Camp was phenomenal. On game drives and river safaris I saw the Big 5 and more. My stay at The Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg was exceptional. A perfect way to end my vacation to Africa. The suite, food and staff were extraordinary. I enjoyed every moment of my Africa adventure! This trip was a once in a lifetime experience and it exceeded my expectations. I appreciate the invaluable professional services provided by Arleta.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Expert
Luxury Travel Specialist
South Africa Specialist
Sandals Certified
AM Resorts Master Agent

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

Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort
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West Maui & Molokai Helicopter Tour

My Travel Stories

Hermitage Bay Beach in Antigua

5 REASONS TO HONEYMOON IN ANTIGUA

HONEYMOON IN ANTIGUA If you are seeking a beautiful Caribbean island for your honeymoon, I would recommend considering Antigua.  1.     Antigua is a tropical paradise with 365 beaches. A perfect destination for couples who want to enjoy and explore the warm waters of the Caribbean sea. 2.   ...
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Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi

WHY YOU NEED BUTLER SERVICE ON YOUR HONEYMOON

BUTLER SERVICE ON YOUR HONEYMOON Having a butler ensures that your honeymoon is seamless, relaxing, enjoyable and exceeds your expectations. Butlers take care of the details, so you can focus on enjoying every moment of your honeymoon with your partner. Some of the duties that a butler will perform...
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Beach Wedding

DESTINATION WEDDING AT AN ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT

WHY HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING AT AN ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT?   Many couples like the idea of having their wedding in a beautiful tropical destination at an all-inclusive resort.  Five (5) reasons why all-inclusive resort makes the perfect venue for your dream wedding: 1.       All-Inclusive resorts c...
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Seychelles

SEYCHELLES HONEYMOON

The Seychelles is an untouched paradise in the Indian Ocean Islands.  On the African east coast, Seychelles spans an archipelago of 115 granite and coral islands and almost half of the islands have been declared a protected nature area.  The main islands are La Digue, Mahe and Praslin.  Each island has stunning beaches, amazing coral reefs and i...
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Cancun Beach Wedding Venue

CANCUN WEDDING

Cancun, Mexico is a fabulous beach vacation destination and is one of the most popular places that my clients select for their destination wedding. Couples that desire an oceanfront setting for a distinctive wedding venue, the beaches in the hotel zone provide the perfect backdrop. The beaches in Cancun have soft white sand and stunning hues of ...
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Client Testimonials

PHENOMENAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
I have been working with Arleta on arranging my business travel and leisure travel for many years and I am very pleased with her services. As a single women traveler, I am concerned about safety and Arleta arranges 5-star accommodations that meet my travel requirements and are well priced. She does an excellent job on my trips! I have recommended Arleta to many of my family and friends and everyone has been impressed and satisfied with her services.
Rachel D., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A WONDERFUL HONEYMOON
Cosby Travel Consultants helped me plan our honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico. We stayed at the Le Blanc Spa Resort and Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya Heaven and had an amazing honeymoon. We enjoyed both resorts and appreciated Arleta’s help with our travel planning. She also arranged for our ride to and from the airport as well as booked ahead of time things to do along with scheduling tours for us. I would highly recommend this travel agency.
Gloria C., Washington, D.C.
PASSION FOR SERVICE
The trip to Venice and Lake Cuomo was amazing. The hotels selected had a beautiful view, the restaurants visited were recommended by Ms. Cosby and the supplier contacts she met at an Italy Trade show called BIT. The trip exceeded my expectations.
Kenneth S., Maplewood, New Jersey
UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES IN AFRICA WITH FRIENDS
Before finding Arleta Cosby at Cosby Travel Consultants, Alexandria, VA., my trip to South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe with friends might have been a little less exciting. Our trip was tailored which allowed us to see more and visit locations where we might not have with another travel agent, i.e., Ethnic Villages and one of my best experience sleeping in a straw hut at a safari camp. Arleta was very responsive to our many questions and provided answers, timely. She made sure all are well having booked us at the finest hotel within walking distance to city centers, restaurants, and local landmarks. She planned destination travels to and from our hotel for day trips with the most pleasant, knowledgeable and professional chaperone services. Arleta also ensured that we were aware of the local currency requirement on our visits to other cities and countries. Thank You, for making my trip so memorable and unforgettable! I highly recommend Arleta Cosby, Cosby Travel Consultants!
Gloria M., Rising Sun, Maryland
THE BEST CRUISE VACATIONS
I have booked several cruise vacations with Cosby Travel Consultants traveling throughout the Caribbean and Mexico and have been very pleased with their customer service. Arleta is very knowledgeable about the difference cruise lines, destinations and activities offered at each port of call. I appreciate her suggestions, recommendations and insight. Arleta always give us the best service and value for our money. Their services and our vacations have always exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this travel agency for travel planning.
Denise H., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
WONDERS OF AFRICA
Arleta Cosby at Cosby Travel Consultants planned an amazing trip to Africa for our group. The accommodations, private tours, private transportation and flights were expertly planned, and the two-week vacation exceeded my expectations. We traveled to South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe and this tailor made luxury vacation gave us an opportunity to have an immersive experience that covered all of the “must see” iconic sites and included “off the beaten” path adventure travel experiences as well. From touring Robben Island; whale watching in Hermanus; visiting the Apartheid Museum; sampling South African wines; seeing the spectacular Victoria Falls; safari drives, feeding elephants and interacting with a beautiful Cheetah name Sylvester, this was a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you, Arleta, for a wonderful introduction to Africa!
Melinda S., Mitchellville, Maryland
AWESOME SKI VACATIONS!
I have been booking my ski vacations with Arleta Cosby at Cosby Travel Consultants for many years and I am very pleased with their professional services. Arleta is easy to work with and very knowledgeable about skiing and ski resorts. All my vacations planned by Arleta have exceeded my expectations. My most recent ski trip was to Copper Mountain in Colorado. The luxury accommodations were great, and the skiing was awesome!
Bruno L., Hedgesville, West Virginia
EXCELLENT TRAVEL ADVISOR
Arleta has arranged numerous luxury vacations for me and my family over the past eleven years. We have traveled extensively in the Caribbean, Mexico and United States. Each trip has been exceptional! For my 50th birthday Arleta recommended Le Blanc Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico and we had an amazing time. We took a “Buck List” trip to Hawaii for 12 days which included a 7-night cruise aboard Norwegian’s Pride of America and then stayed at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach. This was an incredible once-in-a-life time experience for our family. Every vacation that Arleta has arranged for me and my family has exceeded our expectations. We love the personal attention to detail, the crafted custom itineraries and private tours. We are impressed with her knowledge, professionalism and the special VIP amenities we receive when booking a vacation with Cosby Travel Consultants.
Sam C., Alexandria, Virginia
AMAZING DESTINATION WEDDING AND HONEYMOON
Our destination wedding and honeymoon at Hard Rock Cancun was amazing!!! Working with Arleta on our wedding and honeymoon was easy and stress free. She took care of all of the details and guided us through the process to ensure that our entire experience was flawless. We loved the resort she recommended and the staff at Hard Rock Cancun went above and beyond to make our wedding day special. Our family and friends also enjoyed working with Arleta. This was our best vacation ever! I highly recommend Arleta for destination wedding and travel planning. We can’t wait to book our next vacation with Arleta.
Rick R., Denver, Colorado
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