Alana Bishop, Travel Agent in Gonzales, LA

Alana Bishop

Gonzales, LA Travel Agent
Super Agent

Alana Bishop

Gonzales, LA · 25+ Years of Experience

Alana International Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(26)
100% Recommended
My wife and I decided to do a bucket list trip to Switzerland. We were considering a bus tour, but had never done one before... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Norway, Alaska, Baltic Sea, Caribbean Sea, Calgary

Interests:

All Inclusive, Cruises, Grand Voyages, Adult Only, Adventure

Suppliers:

Atlas Ocean Voyages, Avalon Waterways, Azamara, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Sandals Resorts

About Me

Specializing in Group Travel

I specialize in planning and coordinating group travel experiences for families, friends, organizations, and corporate incentive groups. With decades of experience in the travel industry, I enjoy helping clients create memorable vacations through cruises, escorted tours, resort stays, and customized itineraries. My focus is on providing personal service, attention to detail, and making the planning process smooth and enjoyable for every traveler. I have experience managing both small and large groups, including intergenerational family vacations, affinity groups, celebration travel, and corporate incentive trips. I work closely with clients to match the right destinations, cruise lines, resorts, and tour experiences to their needs and budget. I also make it a priority to personally experience many of the products I sell and escort at least one luxury group vacation each year to provide firsthand knowledge and support to my clients.

My Travel Specialties

About Me and why I do what I do

About Me and why I do what I do
For nearly four decades, I've had the privilege of helping travelers turn their dreams into unforgettable journeys. Since opening Alana International Travel in 1987, I've built my business on one simple philosophy: every traveler deserves an itinerary that's as unique as they are. I specia...Read More ▶

Norway June 2026

Norway June 2026
What Norway Taught Me About Travel Last month I had the privilege of experiencing one of the most beautiful countries I've ever visited—Norway. The dramatic fjords, charming villages, towering waterfalls, and nearly endless daylight were every bit as spectacular as I'd imagined. But what m...Read More ▶

Family and Friends Group Travel

Family and Friends Group Travel
I specialize in customized leisure travel for individuals, families, friends, and groups. With a passion for creating memorable experiences, I enjoy planning cruises, escorted tours, resort vacations, and corporate incentive travel for both small and large groups. Known for my personal service an...Read More ▶

I got the travel bug early on...

I got the travel bug early on...
I caught the “travel bug” in 1982 while traveling around the world on Semester at Sea. In 1987 I opened Alana International Travel; and, have been assisting my clients in “making their dreams come true” since then. I am a Certified Travel Counselor and Master Cruise Counselor; as well as, holding...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
26 reviews
100% Recommended
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Bucket List Trip
Reviewed By Rdy2Trvl - Gonzales, LA | Traveled to Switzerland | Europe
My wife and I decided to do a bucket list trip to Switzerland. We were considering a bus tour, but had never done one before and we had a number of questions. We went in to see Alana, and in addition to answering our questions, she was able to help us narrow our choices down to what we felt was the perfect trip for us. She booked the tour, the flights, airport transportation and an extra night's stay for us. Once booked, she kept us updated with periodic email notifications and reminders for things like flight changes, payments due, excursion booking availability, etc. She wished us well just prior to leaving and then checked in with us after the trip to make sure everything went as planned. We certainly would not hesitate to see Alana again for future trips as she was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip of a lifetime!
Reviewed By Cajuntravelers - Gonzales, LA | Traveled to Scotland | Europe
Alana was very helpful and so friendly. She took care of all the details from hotels to transportation and tours. Everything went smoothly and she answered all my texts from Scotland and Ireland! She really took a lot of time to make sure our trip was an epic one!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing!!
Reviewed By Shannon & Jennifer - Punta Cana | Traveled to Dominican Republic | Caribbean
Alana has helped plan several trips for us over the years. She has provided seamless travel plans from flights to resorts and we really appreciated her knowledge and experience in helping us!! Thanks Alana!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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African safari
Reviewed By Debster3000 - Baton Rouge, La | Traveled to Kenya | Africa
It was completely magical. Didn’t have to worry about a thing from the time I boarded my flight. Everything was planned from point A to B.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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We worked our entire lives so we can travel. Alana makes that dream an easy reality!
Reviewed By African Wedding and Safari - Nairobi | Traveled to Kenya | Africa
We've been traveling with Alana's support for over 20 years. Here commitment, availability, thoroughness, and attention to detail are beyond compare. It's not just booking a flight or a hotel (which we do use her for as well), it's when we're traveling into unchartered waters like our recent trip to Africa! Visas, Vaccinations, 19 separate flights, 6 different hotels, coordinating with the safari company, always available to answer our questions and put our mind at ease. Regardless of the duration or location, we know Alana will take care of us and ensure that we make a lot of memories... The good ones with zero stress so we can really soak it in and relax. What a great team! Thank Y'all!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

Certified Travel Couselor
Rocky Mountaineer Specialist
Master Cruise Counselor
Canyon Spirit Specialist
Certified Travel Counselor
Princess Commodore
Globus Family of Brands Specialist
Scenic - Southeast Asia River Cruising

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

Avalon Paris to Normandy Cruise November 2025
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Enjoying wine in Fredericksburg Texas

My Travel Stories

Svolvaer Norway

Sea Dream Yacht Club - Norway June 2026

What Norway Taught Me About Travel Last month I had the privilege of experiencing one of the most beautiful countries I've ever visited—Norway. The dramatic fjords, charming villages, towering waterfalls, and nearly endless daylight were every bit as spectacular as I'd imagined. But what many people don't see is everything that happens be...
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Azamara Cruise LIne

My experience sailing with Azamara Cruises has reinforced why small-ship cruising continues to be one of my favorite ways to experience the world. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to sail with Azamara in the Mediterranean, the Baltic Sea, and Cuba, with a fourth voyage — a Canada and New England group cruise in October 2026 — already b...
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