Athens Pre-Cruise
Reviewed By dd - Delray Beach FL | Traveled to Athens | Greece | Europe
We couldn't have asked for a better travel agent than Leslie. She made our trip memorable and stress-free. She suggested our flights, including flying premium instead of economy on BA. British Airways flight was good and much more comfortable so worth the extra money.
She also helped us plan our hotel, transfers and activities in Athens and they were all perfect! We were happy with the Astor Hotel. Both the location and service were very good.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Princess Cruise Athens to Barcelona
Reviewed By Denise - Delray Beach FL | Traveled to Mediterranean | At Sea | At Sea
Leslie is an amazing travel agent! She made planning our trip easy and helped make it a great experience from start to finish.
The ship was beautiful, spotless, and we loved our room. Embarkation and disembarkation were smooth, and service throughout the cruise was excellent - someone was always checking in, clearing drinks or offering help. Staff was friendly and our steward and dining room waiter were both outstanding.
And her suggestion to add a night in Barcelona was perfect! We explored right away, loved La Boqueria, and had tapas. Dinner near Princess Street was great. Our hotel, Grand Hotel Central, had excellent service.
We look forward to working with Leslie again for our third trip with her.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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New York weekend with my grand daughter
Reviewed By LindaL - Cleveland OH | Traveled to New York City | New York | USA
Thank you, Leslie, for arranging this special getaway with my grand daughter. Your suggestion of the TWA Hotel was great for the night before our flight home. And your suggestion for our hotel in Midtown was spot on. The lobby is gorgeous and service is friendly and genuinely helpful. Buses and Grand Central are easy walking distance so no need for a car or taxi. You can bet I'll be reaching out for my upcoming trips to Dublin and Quebec!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Ama Cruise on the Danube
Reviewed By Annch - Lincoln, NE | Traveled to Danube | On the River | At Sea
Thanks for arranging such a great trip! The Corinthia hotel in Budapest for before the cruise was a great suggestion. The cruise went off without a hitch. We can't thank Leslie enough for resolving our transfer issue! We had to book a one way private transfer on short notice because of a snafu with our previous arrangement. It went great. The driver was communicative and showed up in a nicer vehicle than we ordered. He provided us with water, chocolates, and offered to take us to the Munich airport. I would give the service 5 stars!
Thanks for the recommendation and for the Platzl, too. We were able to check in early, and got a room on the quiet side (not next to the Hofbrauhaus), which was important because Saturday was a huge win for the local soccer team, and the plaza was crawling with fans who were all in on partying!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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HX Alaska Cruise
Reviewed By Diffen - Atlanta, GA | Traveled to Alaska | USA
Leslie is a wonderful travel agent who made our trip truly special. Everything was fantastic! I sailed on the HX Roald Amundsen for the 17-day Alaska expedition on 25 July 2026, and it was an unforgettable trip. We loved this cruise so much that we booked our next one before we even got home—Antarctica is next, and we’re grateful to have Leslie helping us pull all the pieces together.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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HX Alaska Cruise
Reviewed By Diffen - Atlanta | Traveled to Alaska | USA
I sailed on the HX Roald Amundsen for the 17-day Alaska expedition on 25 July 2026, and it was an unforgettable trip. We had fantastic weather almost the entire time—clear skies and calm seas—right up until the last day, when the fog was so thick our final shore excursion had to be cancelled. Even so, the journey was absolutely worth it.
This itinerary visits places almost no one ever sees, and that alone made the extra travel time worthwhile. St. Paul Island was the highlight for me—an incredible spot for bird watching, even if you’re not a birder. We also saw plenty of whales throughout the voyage, which made the experience feel even more special.
HX offers one unique excursion we didn’t get to do but is worth mentioning. They run a lottery for just 12 guests to go on an up-close bear experience. If selected, you pay about $750 per person, but the guests who went came back thrilled. Safely seeing bears in their natural environment is a true bucket-list moment.
Life on board is very low-key. There’s no traditional entertainment, but the educational enrichment absolutely counted as entertainment for me. The lectures were engaging and accessible—informative without feeling like homework or a PhD defense.
Our cabin was lovely: modern, comfortable, and well-designed without being overly fancy. There were some truly gorgeous suites on board, though, for anyone who wants more space and luxury.
We loved this cruise so much that we booked our next one before we even got home—Antarctica is next, and we’re grateful to have Leslie helping us pull all the pieces together.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Enjoyed loud Quebec
Reviewed By Pat - Santa Fe | Traveled to Quebec City | Quebec | Canada
I really enjoyed the trip and getting to see Quebec City. The walking tour guide was very good although I felt we could have seen a few more sights. The city was so noisy ( nothing to do with you or the tour, but gee whiz). The boat tour was nice. The hike was enjoyable. I thought the hotel was a little weird - kind of hipster, strange location, lock on door didn’t work properly. Your advice regarding the train was spot on, very helpful. The only thing I realized was missing was an option to see Ste. Anne de Beaupre Basilica. I may sound critical but just trying to add constructive comments. Overall, I loved the trip, the ease of travel and your organization, and getting to know some FAUSA gals better. Thank you
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best cassoulet ever!
Reviewed By Janthony - Long Beach | Traveled to Quebec City | Quebec | Canada
Quebec City is gorgeous. I visited with no expectations. I went on the Walking Tour led by Gabriel. It was fantastic, interesting and informative. The boat tour was a great way to relax and the Progressive dinner was a fun mix of history and delectable food at 4 of Quebec City's fine dining establishments. Outside of those excursions, we enjoyed walking around the city, doing a little shopping, and enjoying good food. Quebec City is definitely a foodie dream city. I was in search of a good cassoulet and found one at the quaint restaurant, Lapin Saute. We also discovered a unique crepe restaurant called Billig. Buckwheat crepes, who knew? It was a short and sweet trip that I left wanting to revisit in the future.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome trip
Reviewed By dini - Miami, FL | Traveled to Caribbean
The Windstar is a lovely ship. Our cabin was very comfortable with a very nice balcony. Leslie was attentive to all our needs at all times.
Leslie Nelson responded
"Thank you! It is always a pleasure working with you."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Les is More !!
Reviewed By Les is More - Reno NV | Traveled to Caribbean Sea | At Sea | At Sea
From Booking the Airline travel, pre cruise hotel stay, booking on Windstar, securing the onboard credits and all inclusive package while aboard, Les came through for our group with minimal drama!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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We felt like veteran cruisers
Reviewed By GKP - Kansas City MO | Traveled to Caribbean Sea | At Sea | At Sea
Leslie was a pleasure to work with on every aspect of our awesome cruise trip from start to finish! This was our very first cruise and she gave us all the help and information we needed. We always knew what to expect and what was happening. We felt like veteran cruisers thanks to her help. She is now our travel agent for any future trips ??
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Sailing Adventure
Reviewed By Jane1 - Florida, Ontario | Traveled to Caribbean Sea | At Sea | At Sea
Three friends from two countries decided to sail the Caribbean last winter. It was a bit complicated to arrange when dealing with two different currencies and schedules. Leslie handled these travel arrangements with courtesy and confidence. She made recommendations for hotels and leisure prior to boarding. She sent a full daily itinerary with photos of how the cruise would roll out. We knew we were in capable hands from the time we initiated the request for travel help to the end of the trip. And she apportioned the expenses appropriately guiding us what was highly recommended and what was optional. We could not have done this on our own.
Another trip is brewing in my mind and she will organize it for us.
Thank you Leslie
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome Cruise Experience
Reviewed By TravelMorein26 - Chattanooga, TN | Traveled to Caribbean Sea | At Sea | At Sea
Leslie helped us plan a cruise to the Caribbean for Thanksgiving. There were 18 people in our group and she made the process so smooth and seamless for us. All we had to do was pay the fare by the due date. It doesn’t get much easier than that.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Leslie to the rescue
Reviewed By Richie - Akron Ohio | Traveled to Caribbean Sea | At Sea | At Sea
This was my first cruise and I had lots of questions. Every time I called Leslie she helped me through each concern I had. She was always very pleasant and patient.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Italy trip!
Reviewed By LindaLee - Phoenix, AZ | Traveled to Abano Terme | Italy | Europe
Leslie picked excellent hotels throughout our entire trip. We had many transfers between airports and train stations as well as multiple tours and everything ran perfectly!
Thank you Leslie!
Leslie Nelson responded
"You're so welcome! It was a pleasure working with you. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Custom tour takes all the hassle out of traveling
Reviewed By Margaret M - Portland Oregon USA | Traveled to Costa Rica | Central America
Leslie helped me craft a personal tour in Costa Rica, with excellent accommodations, activities and transport. Her advice was invaluable in helping me decide how and where to spend my time, and her travel partners in the US and on the ground provided fantastic and seamless service.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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cancum trip
Reviewed By benesasar - cancum | Traveled to Cancun | Quintana Roo | Mexico
she is the best and has friendly communication and knows how to interact
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Helped during a storm!
Reviewed By Sullivanaxid - Overland Park, KS | Traveled to New York (La Guardia) | New York | USA
I was on a trip a friend booked and unable to get back home due to a blizzard. I knew Leslie and called her- she was able to help me quickly secure a hotel near my airport and get me situated for another night!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our Italian trip of a lifetime!
Reviewed By dd311 - Delray Beach, FL | Traveled to Italy | Europe
Leslie was awesome and we put her through a lot. She planned a custom trip to Italy (Venice, Florence, Sorrento, Pompeii, Capri,Amalfi,Positano & Rome) for our family group of 11 and it was spot on! She booked all hotels, tours and transportation and it all went smoothly. We were all very happy with the outcome. She provided a lot of expertise and made key recommendations on hotel locations and tours that made our trip run smoothly. She was always available and I felt very confident in her guidance and advice. She's now planning our next family trip to Greece!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Tropical north Queesland, a dream destination
Reviewed By Reef, rainforest and Outback travelers - Los Angeles, CA | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
We wanted to get to Queensland before the Olympics makes it too crowded. Leslie knows the area and helped arrange a tour of the "best of the best" hotels in northeastern Australia. Can't say enough about how great this trip was.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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3-week honeymoon in Italy
Reviewed By Happy Honeymooner - New Orleans, LA | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Leslie helped us plan our honeymoon in Italy. We traveled for 3 weeks so we needed lots of help putting all the pieces together. She made sure every detail was taken care of.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Christmas with Krampus
Reviewed By Jose - Waterloo, IA | Traveled to Switzerland ~ Europe
She booked a great Christmas markets cruise for us, and we had so much fun! A highlight of the trip is when Krampus came (google it). We all set out our shoes and hoped we got chocolate instead of coal. Thankfully I think we all got chocolate ;)
I highly recommend a Christmas markets cruise and booking through Leslie.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Private Jet Tour of a lifetime!
Reviewed By Joe - Dallas, TX | Traveled to Southeast Asia ~ East and Southeast Asia
I’m a man who’s been around the world. At 70 years old, with decades of high-end travel under my belt, I consider myself particular in my expectations, and I don’t settle for anything less than the best. I’ve traveled by yacht, private jet, and some of the finest cruise lines, but this tour—and Leslie's care in organizing every detail—truly set a new standard.
From the very first phone call, she exuded professionalism and a genuine interest in getting to know my preferences, priorities, and even a few travel quirks I’ve acquired over the years. Unlike some agents who simply list the options, she made sure to really understand what I was looking to get out of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. I appreciated that she knew several private jet tour companies to recommend and was able to articulate exactly what made each destination and experience unique. It wasn’t just about selling the tour; it was about shaping it to fit my idea of a perfect journey.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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First time to Italy. Amazing!
Reviewed By Kellie - Overland Park KS | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Leslie arranged a tour of Italy for my friend and me. Neither of us had ever been to Italy so we needed our hands held quite a bit. She arranged the flights, transfers, the hotels and all of our activities. She even recommended restaurants for us!
The one catch we had was a driver didn't show up on time, but she was able to get it resolved right away and even got us a refund for our inconvenience.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing week on a private yacht
Reviewed By Chris - Kansas City MO | Traveled to Caribbean
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Leslie to arrange a Caribbean yacht charter, and I couldn't be more impressed. From the get-go, her expertise in high-end travel was clear—she knew every detail, every option, and exactly how to elevate this experience from great to unforgettable.
She took the time to understand our group’s preferences and tailored the yacht, itinerary, and activities perfectly to what we wanted. We were treated to the best hidden spots but also had incredible on-board dining, watersports, and even a sunset beach setup that was straight out of a movie. I’ve chartered yachts before, but her approach brought the whole experience to a new level of luxury and care.
If you're considering a Caribbean yacht charter and want someone who knows how to deliver top-notch service and memorable experiences, I highly recommend Leslie. You can tell she’s been in the business for years and has the connections and knowledge to make a dream vacation come to life.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Quick trip for wedding dress shopping
Reviewed By Suzie - Hiawatha, Iowa | Traveled to Chicago ~ Illinois ~ USA
I needed help finding an economical hotel for a quick weekend in Chicago. She was very helpful and listened to my needs. The hotel was very nice especially considering my budget for this particular getaway.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Newbies to Cruising!
Reviewed By Nicole - Long Beach, CA | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
We are new to cruising and Leslie was wonderful to work with making sure we had everything we needed in a timely manner and walked us calmly through the registration process. She was able to give us personal overviews of onshore activities which really helped us with the decision process. She also had many tips to help us really enjoy our first cruise. We had such a great time we booked two more cruises through Leslie!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great experience with great direction!
Reviewed By Murray - Osage Beach, MO | Traveled to London ~ England ~ Europe
Wow. Simply Wow. Although my wife and I have done a great deal of traveling, we have usually sorted things out for ourselves. Travel agents were rarely part of our planning process. That has absolutely changed! Leslie established an amazing "above and beyond" in planning our Cunard crossing. Her recommendations were spot on, her advice was excellent, and her willingness to work with our somewhat atypical pre- and post- travel arrangements was just right.
She obviously knows her profession, enjoys it and enjoys sharing that knowledge and experience with others. There is no question but what will be returning the next time we plan a trip or holiday!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Seamless travel
Reviewed By Janet D - Long Beach, CA | Traveled to Krakow ~ Poland ~ Europe
I decided that I wanted to visit Krakow following a conference in Berlin. I'm pretty good at making my own arrangements but I was a little daunted with this one. I didn't know where I wanted to be in Krakow and I needed to get from Germany to Poland. Leslie made my travel arrangements and found the world's most charming hotel. Great location, delicious food and most of all very safe. I was traveling on my own so this was extremely important. Leslie made the arrangements and it was seamless and stress free. In these days where travel can be so frustrating, it is great to have someone in your corner with travel arrangments. A great travel agent makes my trips so much better. I can highly recommend Leslie. I'm planning my next adventure (Africa) with her now.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A six - star once in a lifetime trip!
Reviewed By Witless - Reno Nv | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
She is very responsive to my requests for every aspect of my trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A worry-free, and perfectly tailored trip!
Reviewed By Margaret - Portland, Oregon | Traveled to Jordan ~ Middle East
I needed help organizing a personal trip to Jordan in the spring of 2024. Leslie lifted all the burden and hassle from my shoulders so that I had a worry-free, seamless and absolutely memorable trip. In the planning stages, Leslie gave excellent advice and was quick to adapt the plan based on my input. Her coordination on my behalf with the local provider could not have been easier for me. It truly was custom-made for my interests. I have since used Leslie to organize another custom trip to Costa Rica in 2025.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best trip ever
Reviewed By Brian - Florida | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Leslie is amazing. A wealth of information. She always goes above and beyond when it comes to your travel needs.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A consummate professional
Reviewed By Rebecca - New York, NY | Traveled to Europe
Outstandingly helpful over many years with many trips. We've followed Leslie through three different agencies because she is so good. From recommending the best places for us to go off the beaten path in Australia, to getting us the best deals at United States hotels, to poring over deck plans to get us the best staterooms for a cruise, no detail has been too much for her. I especially have appreciated her willingness to spend time looking for inexpensive travel options for our college-age daughter, even though she was not going to earn commissions. During the challenging times of the Covid years, Leslie dealt patiently with month after month of cancelled, rebooked , and cancelled again, cruises and graduation and business trips. Through changing Covid testing requirements and border closures, she found us places open for travel for summer 2020, and for a safe Caribbean getaway for Christmas 2020. We look forward to many more years of travel enhanced by Leslie's plannin
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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