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Audrey Hulen, Travel Agent in Lake City, FL

Audrey Hulen

Lake City, FL Travel Agent
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Audrey Hulen

Lake City, FL · 8 Years of Experience

You Need A Vacation Now, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(35)
97% Recommended
Audrey is amazing! She can often match or beat the lowest price you can find on your own, but also helps so much with planning,... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Caribbean, Italy, France, St. Lucia, Germany

Interests:

All Inclusive, Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, Overwater Bungalows, River Cruises

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways, Disney Cruise Line, Sandals and Beaches Resorts, Viking, Beaches Resorts by Sandals

About Me

I love the blue and white magic of Greece!
I love the blue and white magic of Greece!

I specialize in crafting unforgettable, custom-designed luxury vacations for discerning travelers. My mission is to elevate your travel experience by expertly managing all of the intricate details, ensuring a stress-free journey where your only focus is creating memories. I retired from my previous career at my local Community College in 2018 to dedicate myself to my passion: curating dream vacations. I understand that luxury means not just beautiful destinations, but flawless execution.

My Core Specialties for Discerning Clients:

  • Luxury River Cruising: As an AmaWaterways and Viking Specialist, I provide personalized guidance on journeys through Europe’s great waterways, including the Rhine and Danube. I have personal experience with the magic of the European Christmas Markets and can design sophisticated river itineraries.

 

  • Destination Weddings & Honeymoons: I am a Certified Sandals and Beaches Resort Specialist, and an expert in planning romantic, multi-city European honeymoons (like my recent successful trip to the Amalfi Coast). I manage the complete logistics—from flights and transfers to private tours—so you can focus on your 'I Do."

 

  • Luxury Caribbean Getaways: I have extensive knowledge of the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, St. Lucia, and the Bahamas. I can match you with the perfect high-end resort, whether it's an all-inclusive or a boutique luxury hotel.

 

  • European & Religious Group Travel: Beyond romance, I specialize in planning complex group pilgrimages to the Holy Land (Jerusalem, Sea of Galilee, Dead Sea), and customized tours of Europe (Italy, France, Germany).I am constantly updating my expertise on destinations, resorts, and cruise line renovations to provide you with the most current and best-suited travel options. I look forward to using my knowledge to help you find your next adventure!

Luxury Travel Memory Maker & Logistics Expert

I am passionate about creating lifelong memories through travel. I specialize in Luxury Travel, Honeymoons, Destination Weddings, European River Cruising, and Faith-Based Group Tours.

I partner with some of the industry's best, most trusted suppliers to ensure a high-end experience: Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts, AmaWaterways, Viking, Seaborne, Cunard, Princess, Holland America, Celebrity Cruise Line, and Rocky Mountaineer.

I look forward to crafting a personalized itinerary for you. Visit my website at youneedavacationnow.com and follow my Business Facebook page for offers. My mission is to serve God while serving my clients.

 

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
35 reviews
97% Recommended
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Reviewed By Pittman Family - North Florida | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Audrey is amazing! She can often match or beat the lowest price you can find on your own, but also helps so much with planning, suggests activities, and always has a special vacation deal with extra perks running!
Audrey Hulen responded
"Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback and will look forward to helping you plan your future travel! ~Audrey Hulen, Travel Planner @ You Need A Vacation Now Travel"
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Highly recommend!
Reviewed By Pastor Ray Keen - Lake City, Florida | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Highly recommend! Audrey helped make our first cruise the best time ever. She made the process simple and made sure we had everything we needed. She even went above and beyond to make sure it was a special time for me and my wife. Will definitely use her again for all our vacation plans. Highly recommend!
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Love our trip!
Reviewed By Ryan - San Antonio, Tx | Traveled to Belize ~ Central America
From beginning to end Audrey handled our trip planing perfectly. She took the time to listen to what we wanted then went out to find the perfect trip. Give her a chance. You won’t regret it I promise!
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Destination wedding
Reviewed By Meagan - Lake City, FL | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Audrey helped with my daughter’s wedding at Sandal’s in Jamaica. Audrey assisted with some of the choices in rooms and the different resorts, as well as providing some perks since we had a small wedding party attending. The entire event was a wonderful experience that my daughter will never forget!
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Bucket List Destination
Reviewed By BKWRM28 - Augusta, Maine | Traveled to Outer Banks ~ North Carolina ~ USA
Having Audrey plan your vacation is the security I need to be able to relax whenever we go. We have used her several times. She listens to what I want and then absolutely makes it happen. We will never travel without her 💜
Audrey Hulen responded
"Thank you so much and I am so honored to be your travel agent! ?? I love seeing your pictures when you travel and it makes my heart happy to know that you are enjoying life, making wonderful memories and checking off your bucketlist travel destinations! ? I appreciate your trust and loyalty so much! Thanks again!! ??"
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Certifications & Awards

The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
Certified Sandals and Beaches Resort Specialist
Ama Waterways River Cruise Specialist
Norwegian Cruise Line- Doctorate Degree Specialist
Couples Resort Ambassador
Rocky Mountaineer Train Specilaist

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 Travel Stories

Magic on the Rhine Christmas Markets

Magic on AmaWaterways River Cruise

Stepping aboard my first European river cruise with AmaWaterways on the Ama Kristina (the ship was named in honor of Kristina V. M. Karst, the Executive Vice President and Co-Owner of AmaWaterways) shimmered under the soft winter light on the Rhine. As a travel advisor, I've always championed the immersive experience of river cruising, bu...
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Client Testimonials

Grand Teton & Yellowstone Trip Planner!
Audrey did an incredible job booking our Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks trip! She was very accommodating and made the planning process so easy. I will absolutely be booking again through her to make the vacation planning process less stressful and more enjoyable. Thank you again Audrey!
Amber S. Jasper, TX
Highly Recommended Cruise Travel Agent!
Audrey has been the most helpful for our cruises. I can’t recommend her enough. If we have any questions or concerns she responds immediately. We will never book any other vacation with out her.
Deanna O, Valdosta, GA
Best Travel Agent for Cruises & Land Tours!
Audrey from You Need A Vacation Now is my absolute favorite travel agent! From cruising, land tours & flying across the globe she is my go to person! Highly recommend her for all your travel planning needs & also the peace of mind when traveling. Easy to contact if you need help before during & after your travels! Best part there is no extra fee for her service but you get a one on one actual person to assist you. Not only is she professional but she’s more like a friend you can count on. 5 out of 5 stars every time!
Melissa N. Lake City, FL
Book Your Sandals Resort Trip With Audrey!
This visit to Sandals was my second (first was to South Coast Jamaica), both trips arranged with Audrey and You Need A Vacation Now. Audrey was wonderful, gave me updates, helped with various details. Overall the vacation was much smoother due to Audrey’s professional experience and extra touches! Thank you Audrey….cant wait for my next vacation!
Meagan P. Lake City, Florida
Stress-Free European Honeymoon Planner
This is our(wife and I) second time using Audrey as our travel agent! Our first experience was in 2023 to Jamaica, what an easy process and wonderful time we had. This year we called Audrey and wanted to travel to Europe for our wedding ceremony and honeymoon. We gave her our budget and the places we wanted to visit and she delivered more than we could ask for! She took all the stress away of booking flights, trains, transfers, hotels, and all extra activities! During our trip Audrey checked in on us and was very helpful when we had some silly questions about flights/tickets etc, she got back with us so quick and made us feel at ease. We are grateful for the amazing experience and our relationship formed with Audrey! She is a true rock star and we will definitely be reaching out to her again looking for our next adventure!!
Alec H. Wellington, KS
Family Cruise Booked with Audrey!
We were so pleased and excited to book our family cruise from You Need A Vacation. Audrey was amazing with making changes when needed as big family trips always come with a few hiccups and was so helpful to answer all our questions. If you are planning a trip big or small let Audrey help make it extra special by taking care of your bookings and plans! We know we will use her again in the future!!
Jamie A. Lake City, FL
Our go-to agent for all our travels!
This is our third trip planned with Audrey, and she continues to impress. She’s so organized, knowledgeable, and truly knows how to tailor a trip to exactly what we want. Our NYC getaway was smooth, fun, and stress-free thanks to her. We appreciate her so much and will definitely keep coming back for future travels! ??????
Dylan S. Jacksonville, FL
Great cruise booked with Audrey!
Audrey with You Need A Vacation Now Travel Agency booked a 7 night Eastern Caribbean cruise for us on an amazing new Celebrity ship and it was the best cruise that we have ever taken! The personal and professional service that Audrey gave us planning, booking and checking on us before, during, and after the cruise made the process so simple and it did not cost us any more than if we booked directly through the cruise company. We will be using Audrey and her expertise and personal service from now on for all of our future travel plans! If you use Audrey, you will not be disappointed at all.
Dana F. Lake City, Florida
Perfect Honeymoon at Sandals Resort in Jamaica
My wife and I knew that after the stress of planning a big wedding we wanted to go somewhere far away, relaxing, tropical and all inclusive. To say we are lucky that a friend referred us to Audrey would be an understatement! From the moment we began thinking about a honeymoon to the moment we were back in the United States and after, Audrey was there every step of the way! She worked with us diligently to make sure we found the perfect honeymoon spot and we couldn't have been happier. Even when we were in Montego Bay Jamaica (which we recommend), she was always available to answer questions. Trust me when I say, if you're thinking of traveling you don't want to think twice about using Audrey and You Need A Vacation Now!
Joey O'Hern Lake Ctiy, Florida
Great European Family Vacation
Audrey is fantastic! She helped us from planning to updating us even we are thousands of miles away! Just had an awesome trip! Almost felt she is actually traveling with us!
Pam S. Gainesville, Florida
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