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Brad Swezey, Travel Agent in Port Charlotte, FL

Brad Swezey

Port Charlotte, FL Travel Agent
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Brad Swezey

Port Charlotte, FL · 4 Years of Experience

Swezey Travel, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(23)
100% Recommended
Brad was very responsive, thorough and patient with us in planning our trip! He made sure all of our questions were answered and we had everything... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Netherlands, Germany, Hungary

Interests:

River Cruises, Christmas Markets, Small Ship Cruises, Luxury Cruises

Suppliers:

Avalon Waterways, Viking

About Me

Budapest from a River Cruise Ship
Budapest from a River Cruise Ship

I specialize in river cruises and immersive travel experiences designed for adults who want to explore the world in a more relaxed, enriching, and culturally connected way. River cruising combines many of the things I value most about travel — smaller ships, meaningful destinations, great service, and the ability to experience multiple cities and regions without constantly unpacking and repacking.

I am a travel lover who is both methodical and creative, which helps me navigate the countless options available to people interested in exploring the world. With so many river cruise lines, itineraries, cabin choices, excursions, and pre- and post-cruise options available, I enjoy helping travelers find the experience that truly fits their travel style and goals.

To give you an idea of how I like to explore, I once cruised from Florida to Alaska, continued by train to Colorado, flew back to Florida, and then spent four months exploring the East Coast of the United States in an RV. I believe travel should be immersive, thoughtful, and focused on experiences rather than simply checking destinations off a list.

I especially enjoy adult-oriented travel experiences where the focus is on culture, history, food, wine, scenery, and meaningful conversation rather than crowds and constant activity. That is one of the reasons I love river cruising so much. The smaller ships create a more intimate atmosphere and allow travelers to dock directly in the heart of many of the world’s most beautiful cities and towns.

Over the years, I have experienced a variety of travel styles, including European river cruises, expedition cruises in Alaska, Antarctica, the Galápagos, and the Sea of Cortez, small-ship sailings with Windstar Cruises, and adventure cruises with UnCruise Adventures and Hurtigruten.

These experiences have given me a strong understanding of travelers who prefer immersive, destination-focused travel over large mass-market vacations.

Whether you are dreaming of sailing the Danube through Central Europe, cruising the Rhine past castles and vineyards, exploring France by river ship, or discovering the Christmas Markets of Europe, I can help you navigate the many choices and create the right experience for you.

I work best with travelers who value comfort, culture, and authentic experiences over oversized ships and crowded tourist environments.

Before entering the travel industry, I served as an Air Force officer and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy. I also attended Georgetown University Law Center. Today, I live in Southwest Florida and am the proud father of two amazing daughters.            

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
23 reviews
100% Recommended
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Amazing trip!
Reviewed By Josie - Punta Gorda, Florida | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Brad was very responsive, thorough and patient with us in planning our trip! He made sure all of our questions were answered and we had everything we needed! Highly recommend!
Brad Swezey responded
"I aim to please! Thank you!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing trip!
Reviewed By Ashlee - Port Charlotte, FL | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Brad helped us plan a trip to the Dominican Republic. He was amazing! All we had to do was pack and show up. We will definitely be using him again for all our future vacations! Highly recommend :)
Brad Swezey responded
"Thank you for having me as part of your journey!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Insightful, Patient, and Highly Responsive
Reviewed By JanetN - Heathsville, VA | Traveled to Alaska | USA
Brad was a wealth of information for us after trying to review the various Alaskan cruises available! Helped us to narrow down and evaluate what was really important to us. Responded well to multitude of questions/requests from us!
Brad Swezey responded
"I am glad I was able to help you! Please let me know where you want to go next!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Picture-Perfect Trip & Seamless Service
Reviewed By PA123 - Waynesboro, Virginia | Traveled to Alaska | USA
Wonderful trip. Beautiful scenery. Thank you for helping us with our booking and details.
Brad Swezey responded
"It was my pleasure to help!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Thanks for a Great Cruise
Reviewed By M&B - Austin , Texas | Traveled to Alaska | USA
“So very impressed with UnCruise! We were so thankful we chose an expedition-type trip to explore SE Alaska, and glad it was UnCruise. The captain and crew were amazing, and on our final morning before disembarking, the CEO, Dan Blanchard, came aboard and had a great conversation with everyone. Top notch company!!”
Brad Swezey responded
"Uncruise is the best! I am glad I was able to find this option for you an that you enjoyed it!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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.
AMA Academy
AMA Academy
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Viking Rivers Expert

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Client Testimonials

Brad Made Our First Cruise Spectacular
Brad was super kind, professional, and knowledgeable. He helped us navigate our first time booking a cruise. His recommendations helped make our vacation spectacular! Thank you Brad!
Nicole M
Brad Planned Our Trip with True Care & Passion
Brad was beyond amazing! He not only set up and planned our trip, but he did it with so much caring, as if he were traveling with us. In fact, in our communications with him, it sounded like he was. This is a man who brings his passion for travel into his practice of helping other people travel. More beautiful experience to come through him. Thank you Brad!
Joe F
Brad Made Our 2-Week Alaska Trip Seamless
Brad is the best! He helped plan and book a 2 week Alaska cruise and land package with multiple stops and excursions as well as hotel changes and airfare! If you’re looking for a great knowledge agent who is very responsive Brad is your guy!
Emily B.
Brad Knew the Best Cruise for Our Group
Brad was very knowledgeable of all things cruising! He knew exactly what was the best trip for our large group and was great with his suggestions and always quick to answer any and all questions we all had. He patiently explained the pros and cons of certain packages, etc.
Douglas Z.
“Brad Got Us a Fantastic Room & Great Rate
Brad was wonderful to work with! He was very quick to respond to our questions, no matter how silly they may have seemed. He got us in a fantastic room at a great rate for our once-in-a-lifetime cruise to Alaska. Highly recommend using Brad for any trip you are planning to Alaska!
Jennifer K.
Brad Planned Our Alaska Trip of a Lifetime
Brad is very knowledgeable about Alaska and helped us plan a trip of a lifetime when we were so overwhelmed and didn’t know where to start. He is very responsive and jumped on multiple Zoom calls with us during the planning process to ensure our needs were met. Highly recommend!
Barrie G
Brad Made Our Alaska Cruise Tour Fabulous
Brad was great to work with. I told him what I wanted and he made it happen. He helped select the perfect room for us and was able to assist us with an upgraded tour at Denali. He made booking seamless and was quick to answer and help guide us along the way. We had a fabulous Cruise Tour to Alaska!!!! I will gladly recommend Brad to anyone looking to cruise to Alaska.
Beth B.
Brad Planned Our Perfect Alaska Trip
Brad selected the absolutely PERFECT Alaska trip for us. We gave him some details of what we wanted and it was a perfect 10/10. We were waited on like royalty all the way to the end of our trip. We had a wonderful tour director on the land portion of our cruise that ensured we had everything we needed. The tour director gave us his cell # that we could contact and he was always quick to respond. We would definitely use Brad again to set up our trip.
Tanya W.
Brad Made Our Alaskan Cruise Amazing
When we began the process of booking an Alaskan cruise, we found Brad through a recommendation on Facebook and I'm glad we did! Brad was super responsive throughout the entire process. He helped us find ways to save money, helped us with excursion recommendations, and even helped us when we boarded the ship and didn't have access to our drinks package. Our Alaskan cruise was amazing and Brad helped make it possible
D. Costello
The Best Travel Agent!
14 people from my crew had the best vacation ever. Very honest, very knowledgeable about cruises, And simply NICE GUY.
Vadim T.
Brad’s Cruise Advice Was Absolutely Spot On
Brad was spot on with all of his recommendations. When we met with him we explained all of our likes and dislikes about cruising and traveling. He recommended a small Princess ship and it was perfect. He even suggested that we do the land tour first but I insisted we do it last because I wanted to spend a few days in Victoria at the beginning of our trip. But he was correct the land tour would be best in the beginning of the trip!
Janine K.
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