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Tom Demeter, Travel Agent in Phoenix, AZ

Tom Demeter

Phoenix, AZ Travel Agent
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Tom Demeter

Phoenix, AZ · 5 Years of Experience

Tropic Arrow Travel, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
5.0
(29)
97% Recommended
Tom was incredibly organized, professional, and easy to work with. He helped our family create a wonderful trip to Disney World and Madeira Beach. ... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Hawaii, Cancun, Riviera Maya, Caribbean, Danube

Interests:

Groups, Beach Vacations, Cruises, All Inclusive, River Cruises

Suppliers:

Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt, Palace Company, AmaWaterways

About Me

Organizing a group vacation can be difficult and take a lot of time. It’s tricky to coordinate schedules, find the right place, and make everyone happy. As a certified group vacation expert with over 15 years of event planning experience, I can help in a number of ways.

I understand the problems of group travel and can make it simple for you. From picking the best place to planning activities and where to stay, I handle everything so you can enjoy the trip. Here are some examples of group trips I can help you plan:

Wellness Group: Relax with yoga, spa treatments, and wellness activities at a luxury all-inclusive resort in Cancun.

Friends and Family: Go on a Caribbean cruise with stops at different places, great entertainment, and lots of fun.

Business & Incentive Travel: Reward your team with a trip to Oahu, mixing work meetings with fun team activities and island adventures.

Couples Retreat: Enjoy a romantic trip to Maui with beautiful sunsets, special dinners, and fun activities.

Special Interest Group: Take a river cruise focused on your group's interests, with special experiences along the beautiful rivers of Europe.

Adventure Trip: Explore volcanoes, go hiking, and enjoy exciting activities on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Celebrations: Celebrate a birthday or graduation with a trip to Kauai, where you can relax and enjoy stunning sites of nature.

Fundraising Trip: Go on an Alaskan cruise where a portion of the proceeds from each cabin sold goes to a cause of your choice

With my help, your group vacation will be easy and fun. Contact me today to start planning your next group adventure and make it a trip everyone will remember.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
29 reviews
97% Recommended
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A Disney Trip made easy and stress-free!
Reviewed By Dan - Milwaukee, WI | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Tom was incredibly organized, professional, and easy to work with. He helped our family create a wonderful trip to Disney World and Madeira Beach. I highly recommend working with him when planning your next trip.
Tom Demeter responded
"Thanks Dan! I'm glad you and your family had a great trip to Florida."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Alaska Cruise
Reviewed By Traveling girl - Milwaukee, WI | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Tom was a great help in planning our trip. He recommended a number of different options and shore excursions for us to choose from. Some were not offered directly by the cruise line, but they were very good and easy to connect with on shore. He recommended Holland America; they were a good line because the ship went into Glacier Bay National Park and the park rangers came on board for lectures. Holland America was good in all respects; we had a great time on the ship itself.
Two weeks before our trip, Tom sent us a check list of about 20 items that we should consider or take care of before we left; it was very helpful. All the reservations we made through him were in place in Alaska when we arrived; we had no issues or problems.
Tom Demeter responded
"Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you for your trip to Alaska and I'm glad I was able to help. Let me know when you're planning your next trip!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Tom Removes the Stress From Vacation Planning!
Reviewed By Derek - Phoenix, AZ | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Tom was extremely easy to work and throughout the entire process he was very professional, thorough, and thoughtful. We booked our first ever trip to Cancun through Tom, and he did a great job of offering suggestions based on what was important to us. He sent over very detailed but digestible options and broke down what each resort/area excelled at and what to expect. In addition, he offered great suggestions of excursions, food, and sight-seeing that fit our personal preferences. He completely removed the stress from vacation planning, so we could just focus on enjoying our trip. I will be booking my next vacations through Tom, and would strongly recommend his services to anyone booking their next vacation!
Tom Demeter responded
"Thanks Derek! I'm glad you had such a good experience in Mexico. Feel free to reach out whenever you're planning your next trip. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Date night at Disneyland
Reviewed By Tim - Milwaukee, WI | Traveled to California ~ USA
Tom provided excellent service from the very first germ of an idea I had for this trip until I was home and unpacking the memories. I'd never stayed at Disney before and Tom was able to help me make the best resort choice for us! Everything worked out perfectly and if your trip needs to be perfect (and you'd rather spend your trip having fun than stressing out to make that happen yourself) call Tom!
Tom Demeter responded
"Thank you for the positive review, Tim! I'm glad that you had such a good experience working with my for your vacation at Disneyland."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fun trip in the Big Apple!
Reviewed By Meggy - Milwaukee, WI | Traveled to New York City ~ New York ~ USA
Tom did a wonderful job planning and executing our trip to New York City. Researching where to stay and what to do is always a little stressful, especially when there are so many options like in NYC. Tom took the stress out of planning a trip. He was organized and gave us great hotel choices. He even found us a unique food tour! Tom also saved us money by booking flights at the "just right" time. Throughout the process, he made sure we were having a good time and everything was running smoothly! I will for sure book all my trips with Tropic Arrow in the future.
Tom Demeter responded
"Thanks Meggy! It's great to hear that you enjoyed everything on your trip to New York. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.
Certified Group Travel Specialist: This certification program provides agents with a comprehensive approach to group sales, including planning, selling, marketing and managing group travel.  This is a three year study program that includes a group research project and an educational experience.
Trusted Travel Advisor: A Trusted Travel Advisor credentials, resources and global connections translates to today’s consumer in respectful interactions, confidentiality, knowledge, and client advocacy of travel services provided in parallel with building long lasting client relationships that builds with each interaction.  A Trusted Travel Advisor knows their client better than the client may know themselves and puts those polishing touches on each travel collaboration.
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Hawaii Destination Expert
Mexican Caribbean Specialist
US Virgin Island Specialist
Cayman Islands Specialist
Antigua and Barbuda 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.

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