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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
(81)
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

Interests:

Beach Vacations, Family Vacations

Suppliers:

Funjet Vacations, Pleasant Holidays, Marriott Hotels

About Me

Tubing off Palm Beach (Riu Palace Aruba)
Tubing off Palm Beach (Riu Palace Aruba)

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 connection to Aruba has only grown with time. I’ve explored every corner of the island — from bustling Oranjestad to its quiet hidden gems — and built lasting relationships with locals who have shared their love and insight with me.Because I know Aruba inside and out, I’m passionate about helping others experience the magic that makes this island so special. Whether you’re searching for the perfect beach, the best local cuisine, or an authentic cultural experience, I’ll guide you every step of the way. Let me share my love for Aruba with you and help you create an unforgettable island getaway.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
81 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"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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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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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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Always booking with her!!
Reviewed By Nina C - Medford, MA | Traveled to Chicago | Illinois | USA
????? We seriously can't recommend Vanessa enough! We've used her for multiple trips now, and she just booked our Chicago getaway. As always, she absolutely knocked it out of the park. She makes the whole process so easy and takes all the stress out of planning. She's always quick to respond, answers every random question we have, and somehow always finds exactly what we're looking for. It honestly feels like having a friend plan your vacation. At this point, we won't book a trip without her. If you're on the fence about using a travel agent, let this be your sign. Vanessa is the best, and we're already looking forward to having her help us plan our next adventure!
Vanessa Raftery responded
"Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Your kind words truly mean so much to me. It has been such a pleasure helping you plan your travels over the years, and I'm so grateful for the trust you continue to place in me. Knowing that I can help make the process easier and less stressful is exactly why I love what I do. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your adventures. I can't wait to help you plan the next one and create even more amazing memories together! - Vanessa"
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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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