Vanessa Raftery, Travel Agent in Bradford, MA

Vanessa Raftery

Bradford, MA Travel Agent
Super Agent

Vanessa Raftery

Bradford, MA · 25+ Years of Experience

Love The Mouse Travel, an independent agent with Love Travel Collection, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(82)
100% Recommended
Vanessa was a joy to work with. Very attentive and time conscious to all details. Always available to help make changes or answer questions. Our trip... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Aruba, Bahamas, Belgium, Paradise Island, Universal Orlando

Interests:

All Inclusive, Beach Vacations, Cruises, Family Vacations, River Cruises

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Disney, Disney Cruise Line, Funjet Vacations, Royal Caribbean

About Me

Stress-Free Travel Planning

Planning a vacation should be exciting—not overwhelming. With over 25 years in the travel industry, I help clients—from families to luxury travelers—design customized trips that fit their vision. My expertise includes Sandals and Beaches, All-inclusive vacations, European travel, Cruises, Theme park experiences and so much more. From initial planning through departure, I handle the details so every trip is smooth, stress-free, and unforgettable.

My Travel Specialties

Sandals/Beaches,Family Travel and Group Specialist

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Sandals/Beaches,Family Travel and Group Specialist
My passion for travel is matched only by my passion for helping others create unforgettable vacation memories. As a travel advisor specializing in Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, I've had the opportunity to experience many of these incredible properties firsthand. From romantic adults-only e...Read More ▶

Sandals/Beaches Resort Specialist

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Sandals/Beaches Resort Specialist
As a Certified Sandals & Beaches Resorts Specialist and experienced Caribbean Travel Advisor, I help couples, honeymooners, families, and groups plan stress-free, luxury all-inclusive vacations tailored to their travel style and budget.Having personally visited and toured multiple Sandals and Bea...Read More ▶

Walt Disney World Expert

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Walt Disney World Expert
Walt Disney World has been a magical part of my life since childhood, and my frequent travels to the parks have made me an expert in all things Disney. From my earliest visits as a child to the countless memories I've created with my own family, Disney holds a special place in my heart.Over the y...Read More ▶

Universal Orlando Expert

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Universal Orlando Expert
Universal Orlando has been a favorite destination for me and my family for years, and my frequent travels to the parks have made me an expert in everything they offer. From the exhilarating rides to the immersive experiences, I know Universal Orlando inside and out, including the exclusive insigh...Read More ▶

River Cruise Specialist

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River Cruise Specialist
River cruising combines everything I love about travel; immersive destinations, rich history, local culture, incredible cuisine, and the ability to unpack once while exploring multiple cities and countries along the way. As a River Cruise Specialist, I help my clients discover Europe's mos...Read More ▶

Cruise Specialist

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Cruise Specialist
Cruising isn't just something, it's one of my favorite ways to travel. As a dedicated Cruise Specialist, I am passionate about helping my clients find the perfect voyage while staying current on the latest cruise line offerings, ship enhancements, destinations, and industry training. I reg...Read More ▶

Aruba Expert!

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Aruba Expert!
Aruba has been a part of my life since childhood, and through my many visits over the years, it has truly become my second home. From the moment I first stepped onto its white sandy beaches, I fell in love with the island’s stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and warm, welcoming people.My deep ...Read More ▶

Disney Cruise Line Expert

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Disney Cruise Line Expert
Let Me Help You Plan the Perfect Disney Cruise! There’s just something special about a Disney Cruise! As a travel advisor and a huge Disney fan myself, I love helping my clients experience all the magic that Disney Cruise Line has to offer. I’ve personally sailed on and toured multi...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
82 reviews
100% Recommended
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Friends Trip
Reviewed By RHWOM - Boston | Traveled to Bermuda | Caribbean
Vanessa was a joy to work with. Very attentive and time conscious to all details. Always available to help make changes or answer questions. Our trip was a smooth cruising vacation with the help of Vanessa's experience. Highly recommend her services.
Vanessa Raftery responded
"Thank you so much for your kind review! It was truly a pleasure helping your group plan your Norwegian Breakaway cruise to Bermuda. I'm so happy to hear that everything went smoothly and that you were able to relax and enjoy your vacation with friends. Thank you for trusting me with your travel plans, and I look forward to helping you plan many more adventures in the future! Vanessa"
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Our Family Christmas
Reviewed By LizaLu25 - Boston | Traveled to Aruba | Netherlands Antilles | Caribbean
This year we decided on a Family Vacation to celebrate Christmas!! Vanessa helped us check all the boxes that we need checked when we travel as a Family. Upon check in, the hotel could not (would not) make good on the requests we made for our room accommodations. As soon as Vanessa heard about our situation she intervened and took care of everything!!! She reminded us immediately the value of booking with a travel agent. She took all of the stress out of our situation so we could get back to enjoying our family vacation. Vanessa you were amazing, Thank You
Vanessa Raftery responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means so much to me that I was able to help turn things around so you could enjoy your special family Christmas vacation. I know how important it is to have everything just right when traveling with loved ones. I'm so grateful for the trust you placed in me to be part of your holiday celebration. I’m always here if you need anything for future travels—can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure! Warmest thanks, Vanessa"
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Incredible 30th anniversary trip
Reviewed By Maria and Hector - Wakefield, Ma | Traveled to Portugal ~ Europe
Vanessa planned an incredible 30th anniversary trip for my husband and I to Portugal. We knew we wanted to go to Portugal, but we did not know exactly to what areas. Vanessa provided us information on locations and created a wonderful itinerary for us. It was very easy to work with her and she guided us along through the whole process. Our trip was amazing ! From the car service to the hotels to the excursions planned, it was perfect ! We are so happy that we chose her as our vacation planner We are looking forward to using her again on our next trip! Thank you Vanessa For making our 30th wedding anniversary so special!
Vanessa Raftery responded
"Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was truly a pleasure working with you both to plan such a special trip for your 30th anniversary. I'm thrilled to hear that you had an unforgettable time exploring Lisbon, Cascais, and Porto, and that the itinerary helped make your celebration even more memorable. Your feedback means the world to me, and I’m so happy everything went smoothly. Here’s to many more amazing adventures ahead – I’d love to help plan the next one!"
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Great Trip!
Reviewed By Kathy Fitz - Gloucester MA | Traveled to Killarney | Ireland | Europe
Vanessa was there for us the whole trip. When planning I told her where we wanted to go and she found us flights and hotels that were perfect for us! When we had to cut our vacation short Vanessa guided us through the process and answered all of our questions. She always returned our calls, texts and emails in an efficient manner. I will definitely work with her again. I recommend her for your next travel!
Vanessa Raftery responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly a pleasure helping you plan your trip, and I’m so glad I could also be there to help when your plans unexpectedly changed. Making sure my clients feel supported before, during, and after their travels is so important to me. I truly appreciate your trust, recommendation, and support, and I look forward to helping you plan your next adventure! "
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Anniversary Trip-No Kids!
Reviewed By JulieS - Boston, Ma | Traveled to Curacao | Netherlands Antilles | Caribbean
From start to finish Vanessa was extremely helpful and supportive. I gave her some details on what we were thinking about for our Anniversary vaca (first trip without our kids in over 13 years!), and she gave me choices! I had time to review things, look things over, ask her TONS of questions- to which she never minded! After narrowing things down, she was great about making sure we understood the payments and pay options, travel insurance options, and what we would need as far as ID and travel docs. She gave me a detailed intinerary of our trip with flights and hotel, and then set me up with a Viator link to be able to book adventure and explore excursions as well as airport-hotel transfers. She provided me with the link and info to complete our immigration cards, as well as suggested Whatsapp and Amercian Airlines App for ease fo communication with Viator tour guides and transfer company as well as checking in and being ready to go with alerts and updates and changes to our flights. This worked out great as on the way there, we had to change gates and planes, and there was a last minute gate change on the way home and the AA app told me everything in prompt timing! I wouldn't have known to download and use this if Vanessa hadn't guided me to. A few days before the trip she checked in and made sure we were all set and wished us a happpy vacation and upon return, also checked in to ask how things went. Vanessa was lovely to work with, fun and easy to talk to, and didn't mind working with what my husband and I really wanted for our trip as well as my loads of questions! I will absolutely go through Vanessa for my future travels!
Vanessa Raftery responded
"Julie, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! It was truly a pleasure helping you and your husband plan your anniversary getaway, and I'm so happy everything came together so smoothly. I'm glad the tips made your journey even easier! Thank you for trusting me with such a special trip. I can't wait to help you plan your next adventure. Your support truly means the world to my small business!"
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Certifications & Awards

AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
Pleasant Premier Ambassador
Pleasant Premier Ambassador
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expeditions Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Oceans Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Viking Rivers Expert
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
Disney's College of Knowledge
European Specialist from Travel Institute
Universal Orlando and California Resort Specialist
Masters of Adventure from Royal Caribbean
Virgin Voyages Seacademy Gold Tier
Master's Degree from Norwegian Cruise Line

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

Beaches Negril June 2026
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    My Travel Stories

    Golden Hour on the Aqua - July 2025

    Celebrating 50 in Style on the Norwegian Aqua!

    What an unforgettable week hosting 20 amazing passengers for a group cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Aqua — all in celebration of my husband’s 50th birthday! From the moment we stepped onboard, this ship impressed us with its modern design, elevated dining, non-stop entertainment, and activities for every style of traveler...
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    Enjoying a "Purple Rain" drink at the pool bar!

    Family Celebration in Punta Cana

    We recently had the pleasure of staying at the Dreams Flora Resort in Punta Cana to celebrate my in-laws' 60th anniversary with our entire family, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Location and Atmosphere: The resort is nestled in a breathtaking part of Punta Cana, surrounded by lush tropical gardens and stunnin...
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    Client Testimonials

    Northern Lights Success!
    Vanessa was great to work with! She curated our trip and made sure that every single detail was handled! She was incredibly responsive and organized. I highly recommend her! I can't wait to use her again for future trips!
    Rosie P, Danvers MA
    Amazing Honeymoon!
    We used Vanessa as our travel agent for our honeymoon to Saint Lucia . We stayed at Sandals Halcyon and it was perfect! Vanessa provided a lot of information about the resort and excursions. She answered emails very timely and was super helpful! Would recommend anyone to book their all inclusive vacations with her!!
    Rachel O, Salem, NH
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