River Cruise Expert

Anita's attention to detail cannot be matched.

Anita assisted my wife and I on a 3 week trip to South Africa. This to date, has been one of our best trips we have ever taken. Anita was extremely thorough in assisting us with Airfare, In country transfers, rental cars, daily excursions etc. We will use Anita and her company, Villa and Voyages for all future travel needs.

Anita is incredible! She goes above and beyond to make sure your trip is as smooth as possible. If/when anything goes wrong during the trip (flight delays, excursion cancellations, etc.) she'll have a contingency plan ready to go even before you're notified. She took the time to understand what we wanted to do on our trip and found the perfect day trips and activities for us while we were away. She used her experience to work through all the logistics for us and found the best accommodations within our budget and preferences. She made our travel experience so much easier and I'd recommend her to anyone!

Anita is an exemplary travel professional and we had the trip of a lifetime traveling throughout Europe. She planned a cruise starting and ending in Rome followed by a post-cruise experience on the Amalfi Coast. She took care of every detail and planned an extraordinary trip for our family! We were so grateful for her expertise and recommendations making our trip effortless.

Anita was an ideal match for my wife and me when planning a river cruise experience. From beginning to end she managed every detail for us, communicated frequently to relay the next steps in the planning process and had us fully prepared for our trip. Anita is one of the best travel professionals we have had the pleasure to work with and especially grateful for all her attention to every detail and follow-up. Thank you Anita! We couldn't have imagined any trip more perfect!

Incredibly reliable, efficient. And caring

Anita made everything so easy. She took care of pretty much everything and I love that she gave us plenty of different options for every day of the trip

Anita is a consummate professional, taking care of all issues,large or small. She is always upbeat about our destinations.

Anita helped us every step of the way. She stayed on top of everything and sorted everything out before it hit our inbox. Our travels were "Smooth Sailing." I highly recommend working with Anita. She's the BEST!

Anita was so helpful and professional.

Anita has arranged two cruises for us and one for our son and she does it seamlessly! She knows what we want and need before we even think of it! She always answers any email, text or phone call within minutes not hours or days! Look no further for the perfect vacation planner, Anita Carson!

I can’t describe how wonderful it was to work with Anita. She’s so knowledgeable, thoughtful and responsive. Her attention to detail and the way she listened to what we were looking for and delivered was amazing.
I am so thankful that we found her!
She’s the best.

Anita was very responsive from the first call to tracking our flights home. She also is extremely proactive.

Anita was extremely easy to work with. We told her what we were looking for from our trip and she was able to recommend a tour that encompassed all of our requests! We had never worked with this tour group before and would not have found it if it weren't for her expertise. She was also able to seamlessly guide us through the pre-trip process, making sure we had the right visas, insurance, etc. We knew we were in great hands!

Anita was the consummate professional and experienced travel guide from day 1! All the details were so well planned. We literally took planes, trains, buses and boats and were a group of 7. We traveled from DC , NYC and California. We stayed in magical places and everything was perfect. Thank you Anita. We will never forget this trip.

Anita, is very engaged and does a wonderful job of arranging, organizing and following up with you regarding all aspects of the trip. She is a true professional; most highly recommend!!!

My husband and I were very pleased with the service we received from Anita. She was kind and knowledgable. She found an amazing resort and excursions to Mexico, all within our budget. We loved where we stayed and was very grateful for her knowledge of the area. I look forward to working with her again on future trips.

Anita was great to work with and we will use her again.

Everything handled. Nothing much to do except enjoy the sites.

From the beginning of planning for this trip, Anita was with all 16 of us, guiding our way to a wonderful experience! She kept us informed of everything and more! Anita booked private tours, all our transfers plus a Flamenco supper show!!! How fun and easy! There is absolutely no one else that I would trust with our traveling plans and experiences! Anita Carson is one in a million plus some!!!

We just got back from a cruise aboard the Oceania Vista and had an incredible time. None of it could have happened without Anita. Her patience with every question, practical advice and even coming to the rescue when our flight was canceled. We can’t imagine taking anymore trips without her expertise and guidance. We can’t thank her enough!

Anita handled everything better than we could have expected. She walked us through everything, step by step. These details made a huge difference with our vacation. We have already recommended Anita to several of our friends and will continue to do so. When you are ready to plan a vacation, Anita is the only person you need to talk to!

Anita has made several memorable vacation trips for us; she has always been the most giving, caring professional that has provided us with so many memorable moments of our trips with her research of the best excursions and flavor of the visited sites. She always responds quickly to our inquiries and seeks our particular interests. On our recent trip she handled a very large group of friends 14 people with such grace and still treated us as if we were the only one taking the trip! I truly believe she is the best travel agent there is!

Anita took great care planning this wonderful trip. From the transfers to hotel to activities. She made sure that we were aware of all the things we needed to take care of were done in a timely fashion. Never missing a detail. All of her recommendations were perfect which made the trip a wonderful success. Even managing 16 travelers. No detail was missed. Always listening to what was important to us. We look forward to the next adventure she will be planning for us!

This trip as well as all the others Anita has arranged for our group was wonderful from beginning to end. From the first idea to the last cab ride, Everything proceeded seamlessly. Our excursions both onboard and our additional days in Barcelona were exactly what we did not know we wanted to see and do

The world of river cruising isn't so easy to, well, navigate as it may appear in all the brochures & TV ads. This is where Anita's guidance was indispensable. She matched us with the company & the river that was just right for us & kept tabs from beginning to end, steering us through some unexpected rapids until we arrived safely home. We could not have arranged this trip without her help & wouldn't dream of planning another trip without her.

From start to finish Anita helped plan a fun vacation for my family to celebrate milestone birthdays of my nieces! She helped with everything - flights, cabin location, best dates for travel etc. You name it and Anita was on top of it. She even spent 3 hours on the phone with Viking to get us all the best flights available since we were all coming from different locations. She will take care of you like you are family!

Anita guided every step of our fantastic vacation. From our first exploratory conversations…to our return flight, Anita guided us with her extensive knowledge and expertise. Our very high expectations were surpassed! Time to start planning our next adventure.

We had a wonderful trip and have Anita to thank for such good planning and recommendations. She took care of everything and answered all of our questions. We will always continue to have her guidance when planning future trips.

Our cruise was great. We traveled with the whole family - wife, children, and grandchildren - and Anita was a big help from the time we booked a year ago all the way until the cruise ended.

Anita is very knowledgeable, professional, and caring. Always available for questions and general information. Would not hesitate to go on another adventure pending schedule and availability

Anita was a pleasure from start to finish! She was engaged, organized, helpful and an absolute blast to travel with!

The best. Made the experience unforgettable amazing

Anits Carson is extremely detail, oriented and very professional as a travel agent! She loves her job, and it shows throughout the entire experience of working with her on planning a trip! I would highly recommend Anita, and I will certainly use her professional services again!

She was very easy and pleasant to work with. She took care of all the details of our trip with ease.

Most Excellent

Anita was fantastic. She kept everyone informed on all the nuances of the trip. Her attention to detail was impeccable.

Anita is very caring and very focused on her clients’ well-being and satisfaction. She’s an excellent planner, organizer, and leader. She pays attention to the smallest details. She even came to the airport see us off!

Our trip couldn’t have been better. Anita was very organized and addressed any difficulties with a smile. She thought of every detail!

Anita is wonderful to work with! She works hard to make your trip fit all you had in mind and that everything goes smoothly during your vacation. Loved working with her.

Anita was with us every step of the way from pretrip planning to meals on the river ship. We couldn’t have done it without her and wouldn’t want to as she Pam and Trey guilded us along. Great job. Thanks

I was a last minute addition to the Carter's Mill trip. Anita made everything seamless. Her knowledge and professionalism are outstanding. She is such a gracious and fun person to interact with professionally as well as a great travelling friend. I'm looking forward to planning future trips with Anita.

We worked with Anita to plan a two week trip to Turkey and Greece. She listened to us to find out the type of experience we wanted and then utilized her extensive travel resource network to set that up. Once set, Anita followed up from time to time before departure to see if we had any additional questions and offered suggestions on travel practicalities (including what not to bring). Once underway, she even tracked our flights to insure that we arrived at our destinations and was ready to assist if connections were missed. Every logistic was seamless and the trip turned out even better than we could have imagined. Anita's attention to detail and personalized approach made all the difference.

I would recommend Anita to anyone who is serious about traveling. She has been courteous, professional, and a true joy to work with.

Anita was there for us in every way from the beginning to the end, always responsive and ready to tackle any problems that arose. Could not ask for a better travel advisor and advocate.

Anita is the consummate travel planner/coordinator. She knows the business and with her experience, I trust her with managing every detail. A positive and cheerful person, she stays in touch, follows up, and answers every question professionally and thoroughly. In short, she is the best in the business, liking pushing the EASY button.

Start to finish Anita was a pleasure to work with. Professional, friendly, kind, and very knowledgeable. I felt in the best of hands. Working with her was a definite five-star experience. Highly recommended.

Answered every question with a pleasant and warm response.
Very knowledgeable and always available. “Dealing with Anita is a joy” Philip Goodfliesh

Anita is an amazing travel professional and working with her was a dream. From the planning stages until we arrived home, Anita anticipated our needs, kept us informed and when unexpected changes occurred she worked through them providing alternatives. Being the consummate professional Anita handled everything with ease and a smile. Thank you Anita, you are the best of the best!

Anita exceeded any expectations I could possibly have had. .. as in off the charts filled with hospitality, thoughtfulness and efficiency. Every need was met and every desire fulfilled. Her attention to detail was stunning!

She plans everything we could need or want. Anticipates and takes care of glitches that come up. Seemless and relaxing trip.

Anita was always available and responsive to questions and issues. Her relationship with Tauck allowed her to immediately get to the right person when needed. A pleas to work with.

We can’t thank Anita enough for all her hard work putting this trip together for us. Our itinerary was full of great excursions, sightseeing, and free time to explore on our own. For a nine-day trip that covered four cities, Anita’s plan and attention to detail kept it stress-free. She thought of things we had never considered and worked them into our trip – allowing us to enjoy ourselves. Her personal touches and her willingness to go above and beyond did not go unnoticed and were greatly appreciated. We will definitely be exploring more of Europe and would love to work with Anita again.

Anita helped us plan a sweet 16 trip for my daughter to Paris & London. She had such patience with my many requests and changes. I could not have done the legwork without her help. We are already planning another trip and will definitely use Anita's expertise again!

I called charming Anita from the airport hotel in Lima, Peru. Our flight home the next day had been delayed...by almost eleven hours! It was 9pm her time on the Sunday night of Labor Day weekend; she had every excuse to look away from her ringing phone. Instead, she was on the phone with the Lindblad emergency department right away, and then their air department. She was calm and thoughtful and absolutely determined to not just get us home but also get us the best deal on last-minute airfare (and knew all about the trip insurance she advised us to get--and was she right!). She went far above and beyond what she needed to do. She reached across thousands of miles and took care of us. We were never NOT in superb hands. Anita is the best!

I knew Anita's reputations as a great travel consultant before booking this Lindbladt expedition - but her level of care and service surpassed my expectations. No detail was overlooked and when our return trip from Peru was delayed by 11 hours - a late night call to Anita resulted in a great alternative plan.

Anita was an absolute pleasure! I was nervous about my first vacation in Europe, and Anita took every step to set my mind at ease. She made all of our travel and hotel arrangements for a six-city tour of Italy which went off without a hitch. Anita also suggested and arranged some excellent tour experiences that made the trip especially memorable. I will definitely use her services again and would recommend her to everyone!

Ms. Carson was tremendous in making our first Viking cruise an exceptional experience! She made our entire vacation wonderful! We would without hesitation use her company to book another vacation, especially on Viking.

Anita is a great listener regarding her clients' travel interests. She has superb attention to detail and is a true professional whom I would highly recommend.

Anita was extremely helpful and easy to communicate with. She did a great job organizing our trip to Italy and made sure our trip went off without a hitch. We couldn’t have done it without her and will be sure to reach out to Anita for future trips.

Anita was wonderful! She was thorough, detail-oriented and pleasant to work with. She got back to us so quickly with answers to our questions, and was extremely professional. We would definitely use Anita again on our next big trip!

I could never have pulled off this first European Family Vacation without Anita. From the very first day it was obvious that her knowledge not only of Europe but of travel in general AND family dynamics was a 5 star rating. Her responsiveness to every detailed question I had was always acknowledged and answered promptly. After we embarked, she never let us out of her virtual sight, tracking our flight and texting at times when she knew we'd on the move. I love technology, and I consider myself a do-it-yourselfer but having her by my side felt like I had a Guardian Angel looking over every step we made from the planning stage, during the time in Europe, and all the way back home.

Anita helped my husband and I plan a romantic getaway in Germany and Austria so that we could visit the notorious Christmas Markets. The trip was so lovely! Anita recommended some lovely towns, and some of the most amazing hotels I've ever stayed in. One particular highlight was our stay in Hohenshwangau, Germany where we relaxed at our hotel spa, toured the Neuschwanstein Castle, and ate some of the most delicious authentic German food. Having Anita coordinate our rental car and our hotels made the trip so enjoyable and stress-free! I'd highly recommend Villas and Voyages for your travel needs!

Anita put together a wonderful family trip and came up with opportunities that we would not have found on our own. She looked out for all the details and once on the trip, stayed in touch via text to make sure all was going well. Any questions were resolved quickly.

This was our second trip planned by Anita. As with the first, this trip was fantastic. Anytime we had questions, changes or just want to touch base, Anita was always available. In the unlikely event she wasn't available she would let us know way in advance. Our trip went off without a hitch; both land and sea. Can't wait to have Anita plan our next trip for next year...West Coast and Wine Country!

Anita and Gina helped us find just the tour as part of our self guided trip to Greece that we were looking for to see major sites like Olympia and Delphi. They were also very helpful straightening out some snafus on our ferry reservation from Crete to Santorini. They were also straightforward telling us that a fare from the U.S. to Europe that we found online was a good one and they could not save us money on that part of our trip. We appreciated their forthrightness. We would definitely consult them again on our next major trip.

Anita helped up plan our dream honeymoon to beautiful Italy. All of the hotels she chose for us were lovely, stayed within our budget and were in great locations which really helped us get the most out of each city we visited. She was always prompt in returning emails when we had questions and was a true professional from start to finish -- even when we had to call her mid-trip to change around some of our reservations. I would not hesitate to use her services again for a return trip to Italy or really anywhere in the world. Grazie mille, Anita!

Anita was very helpful is planning our trip to Santorini and Athens. She was responsive and know.edgeable in helping us plan our special trip. She was very responsive when one of our flights was cancelled to get us rebooked and adjust the rest of our trip accordingly. I would definitely use her services for planning future trips.

Anita was SO helpful and nice every time we spoke. I completely trusted her and felt very well taken care of. We had a wonderful vacation!

Thanks for an excellent job Anita

We were going off the beaten path at an unusual time of year but Anita planned it all out for us. We had fun and learned lots.

We absolutely love Anita and won’t work with anyone else when planning our travel.

Anita's trip planning was excellent. a few too many e.mails from Princess Cruise Line

"So, we had been working with Anita for months planning a great 2-week vacation in Tuscany and surrounding areas. Five women traveling to Italy to celebrate life and adventure! And then 3 days before departure, Air France pilots went on strike. And of course, we were flying Air France. We could get to Paris from the US but all flights between Paris and Florence were cancelled. Air France advised us to reschedule but the villa had been rented, hotel reservations made, and vacation time from work arranged. Postponing was not an option. Anita and her crew took on the challenge of finding us alternative Delta flights, within our time frame and with no extra fees. It was a Herculean effort but they did it! We left as planned and made it to our villa on time! Cudos to Villas and Voyages! Oh, yes - and the rest of the trip was fabulous. My favorite spot ended up being a small village Anita felt fit our "trip objectives" and she nailed it. It was absolutely beautiful. But I can't share the destination - it's still a "best kept secret". However, I'll post a pic........ Thanks Anita and Villas & Voyages for an unforgettable trip!

Anita was very pleasant, professional and knowledgeable throughout the whole process from beginning to end. She was in touch with us frequently since we booked the trip almost a year ago. When we reported a problem with the airline, she was very responsive.

We had a fabulous time in NY. Anita was very helpful. Our hotel was excellent and we were able to see all Anita planned for us.

Anita was on top of everything in helping me plan my trip. She was constantly in touch bringing me up to date on any new issues that came about and also to make sure I took care of time sensitive matters, such as visa applications, etc. She made planning my long awaited river cruise as much of an adventure as the actual cruise itself! My overall excellent rating reflects how much I value Anita as my travel professional. Anita is definitely my "go to" person for planning my next trip!

Anita was terrific! we told her what we wanted out of our vacation and she made sure that it was all covered...When i had trouble with one of my flights she stepped in and took care of it. Was very impressed and would definitely use her again!

Anita was extremely helpful and a pleasure to work with. A friend of mind recommended her after mentioning she had 30+ years in the hospitality and travel industry experience. She got the basic information she needed from me and return with multiple options along with her personal insight on what would be the best choice for my family. Overall, Anita was fast, efficient, and easy to work with. She was even able to present me with better pricing options than I was able to find on my own. I would highly recommend here to any of my friends and family members. I see myself working with her again. Very professional!