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Tad Ochman, Travel Agent in Durham, NC

Tad Ochman

Durham, NC Travel Agent
Super Agent

Tad Ochman

Durham, NC · 25+ Years of Experience

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
5.0
(27)
100% Recommended
I wanted to travel from Paris to London but I didn’t know the best way to get there. Tad helped me explore plane, bus, and train... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

At Sea, Caribbean, Mediterranean Sea, Alaska, Mexico

Interests:

Cruises, All Inclusive, Family Vacations, Groups, Outdoor Activities & Sports

Suppliers:

Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean

About Me

Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Edge

Celebrity Cruises is often considered the Cruise Line for Adults without the pomp and pretense. 

I guess that is a bit of a slight towards more traditional minded cruise lines where you are expected to wear tuxes and cocktail dresses to dinner and shows. 

This might actually be true. Having sailed on 3 of it's ships, my wife and I prefer the more relaxed atmosphere of Celebrity ships to the hustle and bustle of Carnival and Royal Caribbean. 

The food and service are tops, the ships are clean and up to date with all the conveniences of home. The dining options are quite varied and serve excellent food. 

Entertainment is top notch with a rich variety offered each night and throughout the day. 

You want some quiet spots, you got it. You want some excitement, you got it. 

One of the added features is that Celebrity is owned and operated by the same folks as Royal Caribbean, and rewards and perks are mutually interchangeable. 

Celebrity offers a great value in cruising, whether you want to see the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Alaska or more exotic locals such as the Galapagos. 

 

Additional Languages
Dutch,
German

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
27 reviews
100% Recommended
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Just get there
Reviewed By Daniella - Durham NC | Traveled to England ~ Europe
I wanted to travel from Paris to London but I didn’t know the best way to get there. Tad helped me explore plane, bus, and train options to make sure I got the best deal possible. He even had a great restaurant recommendation for when I made it to London!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Greece Theater trip
Reviewed By Aspiring - Durham NC | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Tad helped me find the best deals on my trip to Greece. I will definitely be using him again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Europe Graduation trip
Reviewed By Mom - Durham NC | Traveled to Norway ~ Europe
My mom suggested Mr. Ochman to me to help me book my daughter's graduation trip and it turned out amazing!! Everything was perfect and went smoothly thank you thank you thank you!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Anniversary Trip
Reviewed By Happy Custumer - Durham NC | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Tad planned our 30th Wedding Anniversary trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at an All Inclusive Resort and we loved it!
The spa, gym, nightlife, food and drinks, pools and beach were all spectacular!
He kept our interests and non interests in mind and planned the perfect romantic getaway that we will never forget.
We WILL be using Tad again for our vacation travels and recommend him to all our friends!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best trip of my life
Reviewed By Monique - Netherlands | Traveled to USA
Travelling to the US after 28 years Tad helped and got us a beautiful dream trip. An awesome deal on a Celebrity Cruise (Reflection) including a discounted drinks package and Wifi. He was so thorough in explaining the advantages of VIP packages and $50 on board credit because of the booking we did through Travel Leaders Network. He is wonderful 😀
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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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

Celebrity Summit
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    My Travel Stories

    Birthday Girl in Cozumel

    Cruising with Celebrity

    My wife, who was the full-time care giver to her elderly live-in father. needed a break from it. Her brother was able to take over for a few days and I found a 5 day getaway on 'Celebrity Summit' which matched with her XX birthday :)...  After a number of cruises on RCCL and CCL, we were ready for a new experience.  Even though we ...
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