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Frank Bria, Travel Agent in Phoenix, AZ

Frank Bria

Phoenix, AZ Travel Agent

Frank Bria

Phoenix, AZ · 4 Years of Experience

Bear Adventures, an independent agent with Incentive Connection Travel Inc, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Frank was amazing to work with. We had some ideas of what we wanted to do in general, and Frank was able to take those... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Europe, Greece, Spain, Iceland, Italy

Interests:

European Culture, Adventure, LGBTQ+ Travel, Luxury

Suppliers:

InterContinental Hotels Group, CIE Tours, Rail Europe

About Me

I started traveling to Europe when I was 13. I was an exchange student in the UK and never stopped going back. Later in high school, I had a chance to visit my first foreign language speaking country - the Netherlands. 

I was hooked.

Since then, I have visited almost every country in Europe both on business and leisure travel. I have personally guided groups and couples on their very first European getaways. I even lived in Europe for two years. It's a second home to me.

There are a few different kinds of European trips I can help you plan.

The most popular is the sun-drenched Spanish, French, and Italian coasts. I put together Barcelona-Sitges vacations for many gay travelers. No matter what time of year, there's something there for everyone.

I also get a lot of requests for Greece. Of course, Athens is the start of most Greek vacations, but you have to get away to one of the islands. Mykonos and Santorini are the most popular, but there are so many more to choose from. Have you considered Crete, for example? Our standard 10-day Greek island itinerary includes Crete and Mykonos. 

Maybe your adventure is more castles and mountains? If so, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany should be on your list. Whether by car, train or tour bus, there is so much to see in what I happen to think is the most beautiful part of the continent. I speak German and lived here, so I may be biased, but you have to see this part of the world.

Want to crank the adventure level up higher? Then you want Scandinavia and Iceland. Iceland is one of the youngest inhabited land masses on the planet. And it shows. Volcanoes, lava sand beaches, hot springs, glaciers, and friendly folks who want to show it all to you. Or head over to Norway's fjords, Sweden's tundra, or Finland's Lapland. Want to catch the Northern Lights? This is the place to be.

I can't talk about gay hot spots in Europe without mentioning Berlin. Berlin is a unique and amazing city with a fascinating history and a gay scene for every taste.

Of course, there are a ton of other "must see" spots in Europe for the gay traveler. Whatever adventure you want, Europe has it to offer. 

Let's talk about what you want to experience in one of the most visited continents on the planet. I promise there's something here for everyone.

 

Additional Languages
French,
German,
Italian,
Russian

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
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100% Recommended
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Once in a life time adventure !!
Reviewed By Chris - San Diego, CA | Traveled to Croatia ~ Europe
Frank was amazing to work with. We had some ideas of what we wanted to do in general, and Frank was able to take those and suggest (and book) excursions and tours that really completed the experience for us. Excellent execution and follow up to ensure our trip was everything we hoped it would be.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Such great memories were made, loved our trip!
Reviewed By Laura S. - Del Mar, California | Traveled to Europe
Great planning, was able to fix seat changes the airline made last minute, very professional
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Frank was great!!!!
Reviewed By drtodd - Beaumont, CA | Traveled to Mexico
Frank was ready to help us right away when we called him. He was attentive to our needs in booking our cruise and exceptionally knowledgeable about cruising in general and our cruise line and ship specifically. We had a great time on our cruise. I wholeheartedly recommend Frank Bria for all your travel needs!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Stress free trip to Carmel
Reviewed By Emma - Salt Lake City, UT | Traveled to Carmel ~ California ~ USA
Our recent trip to Carmel was amazing and worry free and we have Frank to thank for that. Working with Frank is a pleasure. Very kind, responsive, and organized. It was so nice not having to worry about travel arrangements. He just took care of everything!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful and restful getaway.
Reviewed By Mary - Surprise, Arizona | Traveled to Palm Springs ~ California ~ USA
Frank was gracious and patient as well as knowledgeable. He asked insightful questions to help narrow our choices. Loved his sense of humor!
Frank Bria responded
"We were so glad to help make your vacation a success!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

Southern Europe Destination 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.

Client Testimonials

Specialized Cruise Hard to Find; Very Easy to Book
Thank you helping us book a small cruise in Croatia. You've made things very easy.
Dan B, Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mexican Cruise
Greg and Frank were super easy to work with. I had to have them make multiple changes for me and it was a piece of cake. Absolutely you should consider them for your next vacation.
Zacc B, Salt Lake City, UT
Great Alaskan Adventure
Frank, it is way past time for me to sincerely thank you for our GREAT Alaskan adventure. You did us a great service. Everything about the cruise went great. It was all worth it.
Larry R, Rochester, NY
Relaxing Palm Springs Vacation
We absolutely enjoyed our recent all inclusive stay in Palm Springs. Bear Adventures connected us with just the right place. We had never been and never even heard of the resort that Frank suggested. But it was absolutely great! It was exactly what we needed. Relaxing balcony, beautiful trees right outside the window, great food, and a beautiful room with sofa and large king bed. Not only was the resort a relaxing experience but the staff was great too. You could tell that the staff was told ahead we were coming. We would book with Bear Adventures again anytime.
Mary B, Surprise, AZ
Alaska Group Cruise Experience
We recently booked a week-long cruise to Alaska for a group of 12 people, and the experience exceeded our expectations. Frank demonstrated exceptional professionalism, ensuring smooth coordination and communication throughout the entire process. From securing the best cruise deals to arranging seamless logistics, his expertise made our Alaskan adventure unforgettable, and we highly recommend their services for anyone looking to plan a group getaway. Not only that, he was able to connect us with an on-board expert and an exclusive excursion no one else had access to.
Chris R, Eagle Mountain, UT
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