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Maria Darrow, Travel Agent in Niceville, FL

Maria Darrow

Niceville, FL Travel Agent

Maria Darrow

Niceville, FL · 5 Years of Experience

Calypso Travel, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(4)
100% Recommended
Best I've had! Answered every question I had and met all my requests for hotel! Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Panama City Beach, Destin, Pensacola

Interests:

Military, All Inclusive, Beach Vacations, Family Vacations, Cruises

Suppliers:

Marriott Hotels, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Hilton Hotels

About Me

Sunrises and sunsets over the water are the BEST!
Sunrises and sunsets over the water are the BEST!

My name typically throws people off as it's spelled one way and pronounced another. While it looks like Maria, it's actually pronounced "Mariah". I have spent my life commenting that 'it's like Mariah Carey but without the "h"'.

I am new to the Travel Advisor-side of the house but have spent a handful of years overseas and experienced different cultures abroad. I am a military veteran who has lived in Italy, South Korea and Germany. I love to travel and experience new things. Being a travel agent has been a dream of mine I can finally make happen. 

After 21 years in the service, I finally retired and live in a beautiful Florida town with my two children and husband. We have planted our roots here and I look forward to watching my children grow up, surrounded by activities, adventures and opportunities that weren't available to me when I was young. 

I chose the name Calypso Travel because in some story lines of mythology, Calypso was a Goddess of the Seas. I thought that only fitting that it matched my passion for the open water.  I specialize in cruises as well as land travel. 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
4 reviews
100% Recommended
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Most fun I've had in ages
Reviewed By Brittany - Claremont | Traveled to New Hampshire ~ USA
Best I've had! Answered every question I had and met all my requests for hotel!
Maria Darrow responded
"Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you and I hope you'll look to us in all of your future travels, too. :-) "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Large family trip!
Reviewed By Jess - Cambridge Ohio | Traveled to Panama City Beach ~ Florida ~ USA
We had a lot of people to plan for and very specific things we needed, and she was Maria was able to find exactly what we were looking for.
Maria Darrow responded
"So glad to hear your family enjoyed their trip. It was a pleasure to work with you and we hope we can assist in all of your future travel needs. :-)"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Christmas with son and wife and granddaughters
Reviewed By Sarah - Claremont nh | Traveled to Watertown ~ New York ~ USA
Was a pleasure to work with. Answered any questions we had about traveling during Covid. Was very informative and knowledgeable. Will definitely use Calypso Travel again
Maria Darrow responded
"Thank you for the kind words. It was pleasure working with you and your family. Please let us know how we can be of service next time you travel! :-)"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Line dance trip
Reviewed By Dori - Vermont | Traveled to North Carolina ~ USA
Very pleasant and efficient and organized
Planned two trips with her and she kept me very informed!
Maria Darrow responded
"Thank you for the kind words and it's always a pleasure to work with you! We're here when you need us! :-)"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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IAP Travel Consultant Certification