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Maria Rosa, Travel Agent in Glendale, AZ

Maria Rosa

Glendale, AZ Travel Agent

Maria Rosa

Glendale, AZ · 4 Years of Experience

The Traveler Lens LLC, an independent agent with Incentive Connection Travel Inc, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
About
Certificates & Awards
My Places
Client Testimonials

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Venice, Japan, Puerto Rico, Santorini, Alaska

Interests:

Cruises, All Inclusive, Honeymoons, Bachelorette Parties & Girlfriend Getaways, Destination Weddings

Suppliers:

Norwegian Cruise Line, Island Destinations, Disney, Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt, Delta Vacations

About Me

picture of cruises port in Mykonos, Greece
picture of cruises port in Mykonos, Greece

 

Hi,  My name is Maria. I have been traveling to the Caribbean, Europe, South America, and around the U.S  for more than 15 years.  My passion for traveling, food, and learning new cultures is what attracted me to become a travel consultant. I love researching everything of the location I plan to visit beforehand so that when I get there I can feel like a local.

Some of my favorite destinations in Europe are Rome, Venice, Amalfi Coast, Greece, Mykonos, Santorini, and Spain. Regarding South America, I have been to Colombia and Peru where I was able to visit Machu Picchu one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Also, I have explored several parts of the U.S like Arizona, Florida, California, Texas, and Hawaii. Lastly, I have taken several Caribbean cruises in the past and recently I traveled to Puerto Rico.  

Cruises- I have taken several Caribbean cruises from Florida with Norwegian and Celebrity. Also, I have taken 2 European cruises with Norwegian. The first was an Eastern Mediterranean cruise from Rome and the second was a Western Mediterranean cruise from Venice, Italy. I love doing cruises because it allows me to explore several cities in one trip which I find very convenient. Also, it helps me decide if I want to go back to a place I visited and stay longer. I also like all the amenities they offer such as restaurants, live shows, clubs, gyms, and much more.

My recent cruise was to Alaska where I had the opportunity to see wild bears!

One tip I will give to any of my clients is to arrive two days before if the port of departure is not from your hometown. This gives you the opportunity to explore that location. Also, I would recommend staying one night when the cruise arrives back. This way you are covered in case of a delay. You don't miss your flight back. Are you ready to book your next cruise adventure? I would love to help you plan your cruise!

Are you planning your next vacation, bachelorette's getaway, destination wedding or honeymoon? I will love to help you with your travel arrangements and tailor them to your needs! Sit back, relax and leave the research and planning to me!

 

Additional Languages
Spanish

Certifications & Awards

AMResorts Master Agent
AMResorts Master Agent
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Associate Degree
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification

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.
Santorini, Greece, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Make sure you stop in Oia and Fira the views are incredible, and the food is amazing.
Alaska, USA
Been There
Must Do:
The glaciers in Alaska are really amazing. Make sure you take an Alaskan cruise.
Europe
Been There
Must Do:
I spent a few days in Rome and Venize before taking 2 european cruises.
Greece, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
I visited Santorini, Mykonos and Corfu while doing a European cruise.
Corfu, Greece, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
A visit to the beach is a must. Spend the day in a private beach' hotel.
Mykonos, Greece, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
A stop to the windmills is a must the views are amazing.
Barcelona, Spain, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Food in Barcelona is amazing! Make sure you try paellas and sangrias. La Sagrada Familia is a must for architecture lovers.
Palma De Majorca, Spain, Europe
Been There
Must Do:
Beaches in Majorca are beautiful. It was one of our stops during an European cruise.
Mexico
Been There
Must Do:
I visited Cozumel, Mexico during a Caribbean cruise. The beaches are amazing and relaxing.
South America
Been There
Must Do:
I have been to Peru and Colombia.
Peru, South America
Been There
Must Do:
I spent a week in Lima before traveling to Cuzco. You must try the ceviche and their local food.
Cuzco, Peru, South America
Been There
Must Do:
I spent a week in Cuzco visiting archeological sites before going to Machu Picchu.
Lima, Peru, South America
Been There
Must Do:
I was in Lima, Peru for a week. You must try the food and the drinks.
Machu Picchu, Peru, South America
Been There
Must Do:
A visit to Machu Picchu is a must. It is one of the 7 wonders of the world.
USA
Been There
Must Do:
I currently live in Arizona. I have travel to different parts in California, Florida, Louisiana, Hawaii, Oregon, Las Vegas and Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico, USA
Been There
Must Do:
I grew up in Puerto Rico and recently spent a week in San Juan. Local food, a visit to El Yunque, El Morro and the beaches are a must.

Client Testimonials

Hawaii Multigenerational Family Vacation!
Luyi n. Maria was great with the planning of our Hawaii trip. As a multigenerational family ranging ages from 5 to 70+, it’s so hard to plan vacations and is soooo time consuming. Maria made this process so easy. She listened to everything we wanted and delivered. AND it only took a few days from start to finish to book everything!! She was also very responsive and reminded us of check in/out and checked in with us multiple times on the trip to make sure that everything was still going smoothly and when there was a hiccup, she handled it without us actually having to get involved. She’s now helping us with our next trip! Highly recommend!!
Luyi N. Phoenix, AZ
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