Michael Rockwell, Travel Agent in Aventura, FL

Michael Rockwell

Aventura, FL Travel Agent
Super Agent

Michael Rockwell

Aventura, FL · 16 Years of Experience

An independent agent with Avoya Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(27)
100% Recommended
Our agent, Michael was very personable and helpful. He arranged our cruise details, helped us with applying a military discount and helped make our pre-trip hotel... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Tahiti, Antarctica, Caribbean, Europe, Worldwide

Interests:

Expedition Cruises, Luxury Cruises, Luxury Hotels, Overwater Bungalows, River Cruises

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Atlas Ocean Voyages, Paul Gauguin, Windstar Cruises, Avalon Waterways

About Me

Tahiti, Antarctic & Arctic, Ocean & River Cruises.

I am a full service travel advisor and can work on most types of vacations and destinations. However my top areas of expertise are Tahiti and The Society Islands which include Bora Bora and Moorea, Arctic and Antarctic Polar Expeditions, River Cruises and small ship luxury cruises. In addition, I love planning trips to exotic and once in a life time destinations such as the Maldives, Seychelles, Galapagos, Safaris and of course Tahiti. I grew up in England and visited my Swiss family and the Alps frequently. Nothing like a rail trip through Switzerland and the Glacier Express.

My Travel Specialties

I Sell What I Love And So Will You!

I Sell What I Love And So Will You!
I sell what I love and I hope my knowledge and enthusiasm makes me a better travel adviser. I love putting together Tahiti vacations not just because of Tahiti's mystical and extraordinary beauty, but also because it is often for a customer's special occasion. Hearing their excitement as t...Read More ▶

Expertly planned Antarctic Expeditions

Expertly planned Antarctic Expeditions
Antarctica has become one of the most sought after remote destinations for so many reasons. - Vast, icy landscapes with towering icebergs are considered visually stunning and unlike anywhere else on Earth. - Large colonies of penguins, seals, and various species of whales can be obs...Read More ▶

Your Dream Tahiti Vacation

Your Dream Tahiti Vacation
I love putting together Tahiti vacations not just because of it's mystic and extraordinary beauty but also because it is often for a customer's special occasion or a bucket list trip and hearing their excitement as the components merge and their vacation takes shape is heart warming. It's also on...Read More ▶

River cruising. My favorite way to see Europe

River cruising. My favorite way to see Europe
I first noticed a river cruise ship back in 1990's when crossing the Rhine on the epic Hohenzollern bridge in Cologne. I didn't know about river cruising back then, but I thought how cool it would be if that ship was a hotel on water. After entering the travel business in 2010 it did not t...Read More ▶

Small Ship Luxury Cruises To Gorgeous Destinations

Small Ship Luxury Cruises To Gorgeous Destinations
Put me on a gorgeous little ship with amazing cuisine, service, lectures and amenities and as far as I am concerned it can sail to anywhere. However, when it is time to go for an excursion or stroll it's wonderful to avoid the ports where the big ships go and the crowds that come with them...Read More ▶

St Lucia luxury resorts and honeymoons

St Lucia luxury resorts and honeymoons
I have visited many beautiful Caribbean islands and their top resorts over the years, but St. Lucia left a special place in my heart, with gorgeous resorts as varied as the stunning scenery. Spectacular mountains rising straight up from the ocean, jungles, beautiful wildlife above and belo...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
27 reviews
100% Recommended
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Great agent!!!
Reviewed By Irene L - Custer, WA | Traveled to Mediterranean | At Sea | At Sea
Our agent, Michael was very personable and helpful. He arranged our cruise details, helped us with applying a military discount and helped make our pre-trip hotel reservations. He was in contact with us several times to clarify our arrangements and then followed through and sent the information on to our cruise company member info so we could go online and set our preferences. He was prompt in responding to my emails. It was a pleasure working with him. We have used Michael as our agent on several trips and he has always been extremely helpful, prompt in replying to follow up questions. We have never worked with an agent before and found this to be a very helpful way to make our travel plans go more smoothly. We look forward to a long, good relationship with Michael. - Irene L.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Travel Agent EVER!
Reviewed By Amy B - Hilton Head island, SC | Traveled to Panama Canal | Panama | Central America
Michael is the most professional, helpful and friendly agent I have had the pleasure to work with. He answers all my questions, provides options and responds to my inquiries in an expedient manner. His knowledge of the business is invaluable. Michael makes my travel plans stress-free and fun! Five stars all day long!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best travel agent ever
Reviewed By Alfred Crattydo - Bryan, Texas USA | Traveled to Kona, Hawaii | Hawaii | USA
We always get wonderful personal attention from Michael. We've used his help to go to Tahiti, Ireland, and Hawaii, all different modes: cruise, coach tour, resort stay. Michael always goes the extra mile to understand my travel preferences. He makes sure absolutely every detail is seen to. Plus he checks in regularly before, during, and after the trip to make sure I don't have any questions or concerns. Would 100% recommend.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Antarctica bucket list expedition
Reviewed By Travelers - Buenos aires | Traveled to Antarctica | Antarctica
12 days...icebergs, penguins, whales breaching, walking on sea ice, hikes on the ridges of deception bay active antarctica volcano, and Kayaking between sea ice and icebergs... while surrounded by whales, penguins and seals..... Booked our antarctica trip while in Santiago Chile, 13 days prior to embarking....Our agent was thoughtful, rapidly coordinated our trip and made himself available 24/7. - Larry C.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Excellent travel knowledge!!!
Reviewed By JR - Houston, Texas | Traveled to Svalbard | Norway | Europe
Michael was very familiar with our particular cruise. He was aware of stateroom positions in the ship and even the best side of the ship for viewing the shoreline. Excellent follow-through.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Oceania Certified Specialist
Oceania Certified Specialist
PEARLS Travel Advisor Specialist
PEARLS Travel Advisor Specialist
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Windstar Star Specialist
Windstar Star Specialist
World Azamara Academy
World Azamara Academy
Certified Tahiti Specialist by Board of Tourism
Paul Gauguin Cruises Pearls Partner
Windstar Cruises Star Specialist
Oceania Cruises Sales 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.

My Photo Albums and Videos

Sugar beach St Lucia
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Our overwater bungalow at The Hilton Moorea.

My Travel Stories

Oceania Cruises

Many of my favorite Caribbean Islands cruise

Living in Miami, near Fort Lauderdale and Miami cruise ports makes it very easy and tempting to go on a Caribbean cruise. My first experience on Oceania Cruises was very special. It was a 10 night round trip cruise out of Miami that visited San Juan, The British Virgin Islands, St Martin, St. Barts, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, with a co...
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My Switzerland

My mother's side of my family are Swiss and I must have visited the beautiful country over 50 times. My most recent trip was in July, the standard stop in Basel where most of my family reside and then a few blissful days high up in the Swiss Alps in a village called Murren. Indescribable views, tight valleys with mountains reaching...
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Danube River Cruise

We enjoyed an AmaWaterways Danube river cruise. I love seeing Europe this way. Sailing through grand cities such as Vienna and Budapest, visiting monasteries and beautiful cathedrals, wineries and charming towns like Salzburg.  All-inclusive, including a diverse selection of small group excursions, 7 to 14 wonderful days in luxury ...
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No one photo can do the resort justice

Spectacular St. Lucia

I put together a lot of trips to St Lucia, the honeymoon capital of the Caribbean, and wow does it have some amazing resorts. I stayed at Sugar Beach Resort by Viceroy, nestled spectacularly between the Piton mountains in beautiful topical forest. Beach front and hillside bungalows with incredible views and private pools, rain forest spa....
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Alfama district where our second hotel was located

Lisbon, Sintra and cruise

We enjoyed three wonderful days in Lisbon, followed by a 7 night Azamara cruise to Malaga and back. Lisbon and the cruise line just felt like happy places to be and next time I want to do a river cruise on the Douro out of Portugal. We stayed in two charming, boutique and authentic hotels in pedestrian friendly areas. We enjoyed walking a...
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