Thomas Hampton
Spring Hill, FL Travel Agent· 19 Years of Experience
Group 22 Travel & Cruises, an independent agent with Gold Medal Travel Advisors, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
6 reviews
100% Recommended
19 Years of Experience
5.0
(6)
100% Recommended
I have found Mr. Hampton to be an outstanding travel agent. He is very knowledgeable and truly enjoys working with a client. I recently went to... Read More >
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Bahamas, Jamaica, New Orleans, Florida, OrlandoInterests:
Cruises, Groups, Family Vacations, All Inclusive, RailSuppliers:
Princess Cruises®, Pleasant Holidays, Funjet VacationsAbout Me
Cruises, Groups & Caribbean Specialists
Spending many hours on the Internet trying to book a fantastic vacation with all the options available can be very stressful. As your personal concierge my professional expertise will allow me to filter through the endless options and help you plan a fantastic stress free vacation for you and your family.
I am accredited by IATAN and have certifications as a CLIA Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC), Master Cruise Counselor (MCC) and Elite Cruise Counselor (ECC). I am also certified as a Commodore on Princess Cruise Lines along with being a Certified Sandals Specialist. I also have an expertise in the Caribbean.
My wife and I have always had a passion for traveling. This passion led us to owning our own agency. We are avid cruisers, but we also love the opportunity to stick our feet in the sand at a resort and enjoy a good book. When we aren’t traveling, we love helping others create loving travel memories of their own. We specialize in group travel: cruises, reunions, professional organizations, civic organizations, fraternities/sororities, and other groups. We also specialize in the Caribbean and Las Vegas. If you have any travel needs give your personal concierge a call. I would love the opportunity to help you create fantastic memories from your vacations. We service clients from all 50 states. We also service Canada, Bermuda, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
We want to be your travel professionals!
What Clients Are Saying
Coliseum in Rome
Alaska was beautiful. A once in a lifetime experience! I enjoyed myself to the fullest. Thanks Group 22, please let me know when you are sponsoring another group cruise. Thanks for my carnival robe! Francine G. - Michigan
My hubby & I just came back from spending Thanksgiving in Maui we booked thru group22travel. It was a blast. Sharon O. - California
We just returned from a 10-day European Cruise that we booked with Group 22. This was our 2nd vacation with them, and like the first one they did an amazing job putting everything together. For years I’ve always planned my own vacations but now that we’ve been with Group 22 they take care of all details for a worry-free vacation. Henry L. Illinois
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Bahamas, Jamaica, New Orleans, Florida, OrlandoInterests:
Cruises, Groups, Family Vacations, All Inclusive, RailSuppliers:
Princess Cruises®, Pleasant Holidays, Funjet VacationsREVIEWS
Rating: 5.0
6 reviews
100% Recommended
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The Great Big Easy
Reviewed By Cookie - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Louisiana ~ USA
I have found Mr. Hampton to be an outstanding travel agent. He is very knowledgeable and truly enjoys working with a client. I recently went to New Orleans. He was able to put me in a great hotel close to many activities. He recommended using the trolley cars which was perfect for me and my family. We were able to pay one price and ride all day. What a savings! He also provided me with a tour link and I was able to book my own tours in New Orleans. He had recommended the Plantation Tours and they did not disappoint. He provided me with excellent places to dine also. He told me to be aware of free activities that are right there on the streets of New Orleans. I told him about watching scenes being shot of NCIS New Orleans that I saw when he called me after my trip to see if everything went ok.
I'll be using Mr. Hampton in the future for more trips. I want to go on a cruise and since he is a cruise specialist I know me and my family will be in good hands.
I'll be using Mr. Hampton in the future for more trips. I want to go on a cruise and since he is a cruise specialist I know me and my family will be in good hands.
Thomas Hampton responded
"Thank you Ms Harris, we appreciate your kind words. We like working with our clients and getting to know them. This makes it easy to make recommendations that we hope our clients will enjoy."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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He found a short fun cruise for me.
Reviewed By Cookie H. - East Chicago, IN | Traveled to
Thomas is truly a professional. I wanted a quick short cruise to the Caribbean and wanted to relax, but also wanted to have some fun. He suggested several cruises and I choose Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas. He told me that it would be a five night cruise with a stop in Cozumel. That was great because I'd never been there. He suggested I stop at Senor Frogs for lunch. Oh boy! What a great suggestion. Senor Frogs was so much fuuuuun!! I know I will be calling Thomas again for my next trip. He really knows his stuff
Thomas Hampton responded
"Thanks for the glowing remarks. I'm really happy you had a wonderful time and I look forward to working with you again on your next travel adventure. SAFE TRAVELS!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Fantastic Convention Cruise!
Reviewed By Donna R. - Summerville, SC | Traveled to St. Thomas ~ Virgin Islands ~ Caribbean
Thomas Hampton did an exceptional job from beginning to end. His knowledge of the cruise and travel industry allowed him to cover every possible situation.
If you are part of a non-profit organization and looking for a fundraiser you should speak with Mr. Hampton of Group 22 Travel & Cruises. Our organization hosted a 7-day cruise and received several thousand dollars as a charity donation with very little work on our part. Our members had a fabulous cruise, we received much needed funds and it did not cost us any extra money. To sum it up, there were no surprises at any point during the planning stages or the actual cruise. We will be back!
If you are part of a non-profit organization and looking for a fundraiser you should speak with Mr. Hampton of Group 22 Travel & Cruises. Our organization hosted a 7-day cruise and received several thousand dollars as a charity donation with very little work on our part. Our members had a fabulous cruise, we received much needed funds and it did not cost us any extra money. To sum it up, there were no surprises at any point during the planning stages or the actual cruise. We will be back!
Thomas Hampton responded
"Thank you very much Donna. We are very happy your group had a fantastic cruise. We service our clients the same way we would want to be serviced - as VIPs. We hope to see you in the future for another fundraiser.
Thomas & Catherine Hampton"
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The best family & friends trip of our lives!
Reviewed By Simple - Jonesboro, Georgia | Traveled to Grand Cayman ~ Cayman Islands ~ Caribbean
Mr.Thomad Hampton's posses all the attributes necessary to be a fantastic Travel Agent. He knows his market extremely well, he is diligent, responsive, and very patient, understanding, kindness, gracious through the process.
This was some of my family members first cruise. We experienced Shore Excursions, in Grand Cayman, & Cozumel. We were introduced to the Chef's Table, with a 7 Course delightful & delicious meal. Thanks to Mr. Hampton for his service in helping me to introduced my family & friends to the beauty, & stress free environment of cruising. My family had lots of fun, laughter & rest all because of Mr. Hampton's "know how." I would be very pleased to give my highest recomendation to anyone interested in traveling. His depth, know how is amazing.
This was some of my family members first cruise. We experienced Shore Excursions, in Grand Cayman, & Cozumel. We were introduced to the Chef's Table, with a 7 Course delightful & delicious meal. Thanks to Mr. Hampton for his service in helping me to introduced my family & friends to the beauty, & stress free environment of cruising. My family had lots of fun, laughter & rest all because of Mr. Hampton's "know how." I would be very pleased to give my highest recomendation to anyone interested in traveling. His depth, know how is amazing.
Thomas Hampton responded
"Thanks for this awesome review. It was a pleasure working with you and your family. We appreciate you more than you know.
Thomas & Catherine Hampton"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful experience
Reviewed By L&PS - Takoma Park,Maryland.p | Traveled to San Andres ~ Colombia ~ South America
It was a pleasure having Mr. Hampton making our cruise arrangements. He was patient in answering questions.
To top it all,he was there in San Juan and made arrangements for transportation to the ship.
To top it all,he was there in San Juan and made arrangements for transportation to the ship.
Thomas Hampton responded
"Thank you! It was a pleasure to be able to serve you.
Thomas Hampton"
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Certifications & Awards
CLIA Master Cruise Counselor (ECC)
Princess Cruises Commodore Certified
Certified Sandals Specialist
Jamaica Specialist
MSC Cruise Specialist
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.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Booked It
Been There
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Must Do:
Burj Khalifa Tower. Sight seeing tours. Desert Safari. The Grand Mosque.
Egypt, Africa
Booked It 2 Times
Been There
Excellent.
Must Do:
The Pyramids, The Sphinx, Valley of the Kings, The Nile River.
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Booked It 10 Times
Been There 6 Times
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Must Do:
Bourbon St., Mardi Gras World, Most restaurants because the food is soooo good! Anywhere you hear music.
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Booked It 7 Times
Been There 5 Times
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Must Do:
City Tour, Concerts and Shows, Fantastic restaurants, and gambling.
Alaska, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 2 Times
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Must Do:
A trip to a glacier, City tours, Red Onion Saloon.
Client Testimonials
Holiday Cruise
Group 22 Travel & Cruises arranged my December 2023 cruise around the Hawaiian Islands onboard the Norwegian Pride of America. Catherine and Thomas did a great job with planning the vacation, which included the resort (1 night overnight stay before boarding), advice on the amenities on the ships which included several discounts and of course arranging the air travel. They were in constant communication to advise of updates, travel exceptions and to ask my personal input. Also, they utilized a payment plan email notification to document the financials. My trip was during the holiday season, and The Pride of America was beautifully decorated in line with the Christmas Spirit. The entire trip was an experience to remember for a lifetime. Overall, if you are not experienced, do not have the time to plan, or even if you are a seasoned cruiser, Thomas and Katharine Hampton of Group 22 Travel & Cruises are travel professionals who will take on the tedious details and get you sailing along!
Kim R. NJ
It was Awesome
Group 22 is awesome!! They handled everything, all we had to do was show up ??. My daughter & I have an amazing vacay in Punta Cana ??? …
Chinique T. NJ
Another Trip is Planned
They booked all of our pre & post cruise travel (hotel, air travel, transportation from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the cruise port & the cruise ship). The trip was amazing, and it was easy to communicate with them. We have booked another trip with them to travel in 2025.
Jeana N. NC
90th Birthday Cruise
Celebrating our mother’s 90th Birthday on the Carnival Mardi Gras. We had a Terrific Time ! Thanks again to Group 22 Travel & Cruises
Carolyn E. NJ
Great Weekend
On last week I spent a great extended weekend at Sheraton Vistana Resort in Orlando. My weekend was coordinated by Group 22 Travel &Cruises. They are awesome. Everything I desired for the weekend they made happen. I didn't know where I wanted to stay, so I let them choose. The resort was beautiful. Thank you Group 22.
Fran G. FL
First Time Cruisers Were Impressed
A hand applause to Group 22 travel agents, Thomas and Catherine Hampton. They presented this trip two years in advance in anticipation of the Pandemic being in control or over, allowing anyone to have a payment plan in order to travel and be a part of the 50th Anniversary for Carnival! They provided fun Zoom meetings to be informed of what to expect and how to prepare. All cabins were provided with totes, appetizers and a sparkling beverage to welcome them and as if that wasn’t enough, they treated us to a fine dinner on the ship’s steak house. We had an amazing time, to say the least. Some travelers were first timers and was introduced to this experience by Cathy and Thomas in such a way that they are already saying, “Let’s do it again!” So, we will! ??. Thanks once again for a well-planned group trip! Margie
Margie L. IL
Another Great Cruise
We want to thank Group 22 Travel & Cruises for an amazing, exciting, fun, and memorable vacation. We were truly blessed and grateful for this opportunity to travel AGAIN with Thomas and Catherine. As well as friends from another cruise two years ago. From start to finish, they prepared, reminded, gave insight, and updated us on crucial information. (No matter how big or small.) They were always available to answer any questions or concerns we had regarding the cruise. Our future travel plans will be without a doubt through Group 22 Travel and Cruises C u soon
Ros K. Spring Hill, FL
Very Satisfied
Group 22 Travel & Cruises was seamless. They provided detailed information before and after my trip was paid in full. I am highly recommending them as the Premier travel agent . Thanks again
Loretha S. Daytona Beach, FL
Not Enough Information
This was a first cruise experience for me; and attending with a group no less. I would have liked to have known more about the group events, so that I could participate. There were no updates nor reminders for any of the activities. I was able to attend because my mom had an inkling. It would have been nice to have an agenda provided on the first meet and greet. I purchased stuff for the Gatsby night and did not get to wear it, as I thought I missed and was already dressed when I arrived at dinner and learned that that was the day of the Gatsby attire. Other than the meet and greet and the military appreciation day, I was not aware of anything else going on to participate in or even support. I made the best of the vacation on my own with my daughter and mom.
Katherine M. Queen Creek, AZ
Mediterranean Cruise
We booked an 11-day, 10-port, 5-country cruise, and I can only validate the high level of care and consideration that my husband and I received from Thomas & Catherine Hampton of Group 22 Travel & Cruises. As first-time visitors to the Mediterranean, we didn't know what to expect. We were excited and unsure about certain things. However, both Thomas and Catherine are friendly, warm, and our needs were met. They gave us their personal touch. We had a "Meet and Greet" and a "Farewell" dinner. As a professional team, Thomas and Catherine provided and booked us into two luxury hotels during our travels (optional) to extend our vacation plans. One in Venice, Italy, and the other in Barcelona, Spain, I thought it was thoughtful. They also provided quality and comfortable transportation to and from the airports. We are delighted with their service. Our experience with Thomas & Catherine Hampton is 10/10, and I will definitely recommend them to my family and friends.
Karen C. Woodbridge, NJ