Email MeDESTINATIONSHawaii, Cancun, Bora Bora, Caribbean, Jamaica, Moorea Island, Maui Island, Dominican Republic, Tahiti, Kauai Island, Mexico, French Polynesia, Riviera Maya, Oahu Island, Rangiroa Atoll, Haleakala, Maui
INTERESTSAll Inclusive, Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, Couples & Romance, Adult Only, Beach Vacations, Luxury, Family Vacations, LGBT Honeymoons & Destination Weddings, Groups, Luxury Cruises
SUPPLIER PARTNERSFunjet Vacations, AMResorts, Playa Resorts, Delta Vacations, Vacation Express, Classic Vacations, MLT Vacations, Norwegian Cruise Line, Pleasant Holidays
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS Certified Travel Associate, Caribbean Travel Specialist, Cert Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Specialist, Certified Sandals and Beaches Specialist, Mexico Travel Specialist
Cathy Jackson
Jackson, New Jersey Travel Agent
Sunsational Vacations, a Travel Leaders Network affiliate agency
CARIBBEAN HAWAII MEXICO & TAHITI TRAVEL SPECIALIST
For as long as I can remember, I have been drawn to tropical destinations! There's just something about being in the islands that makes my heart happy. I decided to specialize in all things I love, honeymoons, destination weddings, and travel to the Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico and Tahiti! I have more than 15 years' experience and travel as often as possible to have that first-hand experience which is invaluable to me as a travel agent. I would love to help you create exciting vacation memories!
My Travel Specialties
My Travel Experiences
Sunrise at Haleakala, Maui
I first fell in love with Hawaii on my honeymoon, more than 28 years ago. The highlight of our trip to Maui was watching the sunrise from the summit of Haleakala crater at an elevation of 10,023 ft.! It was so cold at that elevation but once the sun started to rise above the ... Read more from my Sunrise at Haleakala, Maui story.
Beauty of Moorea and Bora Bora
I never thought I'd ever be able to live my dream of traveling to Tahiti, but in 2010, I decided to become a Certified Tahiti Tiare Travel Specialist and as part of the process, I was required to experience Tahiti first-hand, so I had to go! I was in awe of the beauty ... Read more from my Beauty of Moorea and Bora Bora story.
Honeymoon in Moorea and Bora Bora
We used a Google search to find a travel agent to help us with our honeymoon planning. Once we started telling Cathy about what we wanted, she was on it. She was super helpful in her knowledge of French Polynesia. She recommended resorts that were perfect for us. To say Cathy was helpful is an understatement. She went above and beyond in helping us with the planning of our honeymoon. We set a budget and Cathy was extremely helpful in making us able to hit our goal. Her suggestions about the rooms to stay in at each resort were perfect and we wouldn’t have changed a thing. She was so fast with her responses! Sometimes we would email late at night, or on the weekend, when we had a question, and not expect a response until at least the next day, and we were super excited when she got back to us in minutes in most cases! Cathy gave us a list of tips and helped pick some excursions, and fit it all in our budget. If anyone needs a travel agent, Cathy Jackson gets our highest recommendation!
Provided by Jeff D. - Orlando, FL
Trip to Jamaica
Cathy is an absolute pleasure to deal with and takes great lengths to keep me happy! I will definitely never use an online site to book a trip ever again as the service she provides is incomparable! Cathy planned two vacations for me and I will never use an online site again. The service is a complete pleasure and to use a professional like Cathy made my vacation planning such a great experience. I had a small issue when I went on vacation and with her in my corner, I had nothing to worry about!!! Thank you all for a great service that I will continue to use in the future!
Provided by Shana R. - Carteret, NJ
Amazing Anniversary Trip to Antigua
I am extremely satisfied with the service and dedication that Cathy at Sunsational Vacations has provided. I have had the wonderful experience of dealing with Cathy several times now and have always had a great experience. Cathy provided me with recommendations, referrals, reviews and personal opinions as to places to visit that met my needs and desires. She took care of everything from start to finish including making dinner reservations and spa appointments prior to my arrival. She was very attentive to my reservation, kept my updated and informed all the way up to departure. I have and will continue to recommend Cathy.
Provided by Valarie P. - Englishtown, NJ
Our honeymoon in Tahiti was perfect!
My husband and I wanted to go to Bora Bora on our honeymoon, but we were afraid it might have been out of our budget. We contacted Cathy at Sunsational Vacations and she suggested we split up the trip, going to Moorea first (3 nights) and then Bora Bora (4 nights). In Moorea, she recommended getting a garden pool bungalow to save money. She explained why it's better to have an overwater bungalow in Bora Bora. We splurged on that and it was AMAZING! We appreciated seeing two islands and comparing the two. We were glad we got to go to our 1st choice honeymoon destination without breaking the bank (it wasn’t cheap, but we did save a lot based on Cathy’s recommendations). Both hotels were great, everyone was nice and catered to us like we were royalty. Thank you, Cathy for all your recommendations. Our honeymoon was perfect; better than we could have ever imagined!
Provided by Ann C - Miami, FL
My Reviews
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
One of the best
Reviewed By MA - Toms River,NJ | Traveled to Antigua & Barbuda ~ Caribbean
She was awesome!!!! She put together a wonderful vacation for us. She was prompt to respond to all my inquiries.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Cathy Jackson responded:
Thank you for your feedback. I'm so happy you had a wonderful vacation!
Thank you for your feedback. I'm so happy you had a wonderful vacation!
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
Yes
Reviewed By Tosh and Tom - So Plainfield,NJ | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Cathy was the best travel agent we ever had and I will call her anytime I go anywhere. She was very interested in us having a great trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Cathy Jackson responded:
Thank you, Tosh & Tom! I'm so happy you enjoyed your trip.
Thank you, Tosh & Tom! I'm so happy you enjoyed your trip.
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Awesome honeymoon
Reviewed By Shay - NJ | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Prompt, informative
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
Friends and Family trip 2017 was a huge success.
Reviewed By BeachGirl70 - Highlands Ranch CO | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Cathy was great. She planned this trip for a large group coming from three different states all into Jamaica. We all arrived within and departed within an hour of each other. The hotel was amazing. Trip was booked through funjet with no complications at all. Cathy responds to emails quickly and answers all questions. I would not hesitate to use Cathy again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 17 people found this review helpful
The Best Honeymoon
Reviewed By Kristen - Jackson, NJ | Traveled to St. Lucia ~ Caribbean
Cathy was an excellent agent. She took care of all of the arrangements for my honeymoon from flights and helicopter rides to everything at the resort in St. Lucia. She was so easy to contact and assisted in anything and everything we wanted or needed. The best part is that Cathy had visited the Sandals Grande St. Lucia so she was able to provide us with all the ins and outs of the resort, activities, and restaurants. It was so nice to go on my honeymoon and not have to worry about a thing, just some relaxation! Thank you Cathy!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Cathy Jackson responded:
Thanks so much for your review, Kristen. I'm thrilled that you had a fantastic honeymoon and that you enjoyed St. Lucia!
Thanks so much for your review, Kristen. I'm thrilled that you had a fantastic honeymoon and that you enjoyed St. Lucia!
11 of 21 people found this review helpful
Made the trip planning easy
Reviewed By BQ - Toms River, NJ | Traveled to
We booked our honeymoon in Thailand through Cathy. She made everything seemless and was quick to respond to any and all questions. Rates were reasonable.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Fantastic trip!
Reviewed By Fabulous - Bermuda | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Excellent job by Cathy Jackson, kept me updated with my travel plans. Thank you for making our trip a success.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
Fantastic time!!!
Reviewed By Birthday bash - New Providence, NJ | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Cathy was fantastic to work with, she even answered my questions while she was on vacation!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 18 people found this review helpful
30th Birthday Celebration
Reviewed By Jillian - Hazlet Twp, NJ | Traveled to Mexico ~ Mexico
Working with Cathy to plan my 30th Birthday in Mexico was seamless and perfect. She matched all the details I asked for and kept in touch with me as the trip approached. I never worked with a travel agent before, but Cathy made myself and my boyfriend feel confident and comfortable with the choice of resorts and logistics for the trip. I beyond loved the El Dorado Royale for its grounds, pleasant staff and especially the food (so many gluten free option). The second we arrived to the resort we were greeted with grace and all accommodations were above and beyond what we expected.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Cathy Jackson responded:
Thank you for your feedback, Jillian. I'm so happy you loved the El Dorado Royale! It's one of my favorite resorts. It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to planning your next trip.
Thank you for your feedback, Jillian. I'm so happy you loved the El Dorado Royale! It's one of my favorite resorts. It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to planning your next trip.
8 of 16 people found this review helpful
Disney Weekend
Reviewed By Gaby - Long Island, New York | Traveled to Florida ~ USA
Cathy made planning our trip a breeze! She takes care of every detail and gives you a fully detailed itinerary! Always my go-to travel agent! Thank you!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
12 of 24 people found this review helpful
Wonderful yearly trip
Reviewed By Melissa - Denver, CO | Traveled to
My husband and I love to travel but are not very experienced with it. We told Cathy what we were wanting in a vacation and she recommended a Secrets resort in Punta Cana. It was amazing! And everything worked even better than we had planned! Cathy even got us upgraded to the preferred section! We have worked with other travel agents in the past and as soon as the trip got booked we were no longer a priority. It was not like that at all with Cathy. She helped with any questions we had and was always available. I would highly recommend booking your next vacation with her! We will never use another agent other than Cathy.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 18 people found this review helpful
She found us exactly what I asked for
Reviewed By Kimmie - Jackson nj | Traveled to
Will recommend her and also use her always
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
reat Trip
Reviewed By Steve - Lincroft | Traveled to Aruba ~ Caribbean
very knowledgeable, friendly and always on top of things.
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
Great Group Vacation
Reviewed By Kpaler - Hoboken, NJ | Traveled to Martinique ~ Caribbean
She was very good, very patient and helpful.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
A Hawaiian Getaway to Remember!
Reviewed By SML - Highland Park, NJ | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Cathy at Sunsational is a Hawaiian expert. She suggested the best itinerary possible for our time and interests. We island hopped between Oahu, Maui and Kauai and could not have asked for a better arranged trip! The most enjoyable thing was taking in the natural beauty. And the suggest helicopter tour of the islands was unforgettable! Thank you Cathy for lending us your expertise, attention to detail and thoughtful follow up!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Cathy Jackson responded:
"Mahalo" for your thoughtful review, Shawn! Working with clients like you makes my job easy, and I'm so happy to hear that you had a great trip. I'm also glad you got to experience the helicopter tour! I hope to plan your next trip soon.
"Mahalo" for your thoughtful review, Shawn! Working with clients like you makes my job easy, and I'm so happy to hear that you had a great trip. I'm also glad you got to experience the helicopter tour! I hope to plan your next trip soon.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
40th Birthday Celebration!
Reviewed By Carolyn - Jackson, NJ | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I was a little nervous about traveling to Mexico, but Cathy put my nerves at ease. She always answered every email promptly and had the answers to the questions I had. The experience was exactly what we wanted - sun, sand, relaxation and great food! We had a great time celebrating our birthdays!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 12 people found this review helpful
Jamaica 2018
Reviewed By Rob & Linda - Kenilworth, NJ | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Excellent service. Very prompt replies to all of our questions and requests.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 16 people found this review helpful
Will never plan a trip without Cathy's expertise!
Reviewed By Cindy - Hazlet, NJ | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
My family plans all of our vacations with Cathy because she never leaves any question unanswered or any details unchecked.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
10 of 22 people found this review helpful
Great experience
Reviewed By Greg - New York, NY | Traveled to St. Maarten ~ St. Martin ~ Caribbean
Cathy was a pleasure to work with from day one. Her recommendations were well thought out and spot on. She is very responsive and very thorough. It was an absolute pleasure working with her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
We enjoyed the trip and wanted to go back in the n
Reviewed By Mom of bride - New Jersey | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Cathy worked on us and was very patient.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
8 of 19 people found this review helpful
Great trip!
Reviewed By Sunlover - Sussex,N.J. | Traveled to Mexico
Cathy was just fantastic from the beginning of planning our trip to the finalizing of our trip. She was so insightful and knowledgeable. She had all the answers to every question we had. I wouldn't use anyone other than Cathy for our future travel plans. I can't say enough about Cathys experience and expertise. I highly recommend Cathy for your travel plans.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 21 people found this review helpful
Travel expert
Reviewed By Steve - ridgefield park nj | Traveled to
I planned this trip to Punta Cana and was skeptical at first using a travel agent from the internet but Cathy put my fears to rest after speaking with her. She really know's her stuff. She is very knowledgeable about the places she recommends and many times she has been to the resort itself so she has first hand experience which is priceless. No stone is left unturned. It's the little things that really add up and make a difference. Such as having private transfers waiting for you at the airport when you land bypassing the shuttle buses that stop at every resort which delays you getting to your resort. Also, giving us tips to speed up the arrival process after you land bypassing a lot of lines. I will definitely be using Sunsational vacations for my next trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 21 people found this review helpful
EXCELLENT!!!
Reviewed By Debi - Dalhar, TX | Traveled to
Cathy does an amazing job!! She goes above & beyond to make sure you are aware of all you need to know!! Would not use any other planner than her! Can't wait until she books our next vacation!! Would HIGHLY recommend her for all your travel needs!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 17 people found this review helpful
Perfect vacation
Reviewed By Marta - Pemberton, NJ | Traveled to
Cathy, thank you for helping us plan the perfect vacation. Cathy was graet. She always responded quickly to my emails. She was very patient with me and my husband since we had a lot of questions and we had a few changes along the way. She gave us all the information we needed, which made our trip so much easier.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 17 people found this review helpful
Excellent Trip!
Reviewed By Latiffa - Keller, Texas | Traveled to
Cathy did an excellent job recommending a great family oriented hotel in the Dominican Republic. We were traveling with our 7 year old son and the Royalton was an excellent choice.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
6 of 16 people found this review helpful
Bermuda bliss
Reviewed By N/a - Manchester nj | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
The agent alerted us to a price reduction. Excellent service.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
8 of 20 people found this review helpful
No detail left unresolved
Reviewed By John - North Brunswick, NJ | Traveled to
Throughout the planning stage for our trip to El Dorado Royale, I sometimes wondered if Cathy ever slept. This is because she would respond to our questions seemingly 24/7. This is the kind of service Cathy provides to her clients, and it is the kind of service that can only come from loving what she does and a desire to help people. We were a large traveling group and Cathy was the glue that held us all together and made sure that everybody submitted what was needed on time and in proper order. I can't thank her enough and look forward to the next time we can take advantage of her expertise in putting together a memorable vacation package.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
6 of 17 people found this review helpful
Our family had a great time on this cruise.
Reviewed By lynn - kearny | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Cathy was a pleasure to work with and is very detailed oriented. She was very helpful in planning our family cruise. I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 13 people found this review helpful
A Wonderful Family Vacation
Reviewed By Cheech - Old Bridge, NJ | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
A great experience with her. Cathy was spot on with everything she said about the resort
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 19 people found this review helpful
The honeymoon of all honeymoons!
Reviewed By The New Mrs. Newman - Cranford NJ | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Cathy is lovely. She always promptly answered emails, and gave detailed feedback. I enjoyed working closely with her for two trips this year!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 19 people found this review helpful
Easy Planning!
Reviewed By Kat - New Egypt, NJ | Traveled to
Cathy, thank you for doing a phenomenal job at finding the perfect honeymoon spot for my husband and I. Cathy took the time to learn a little about us before providing options. She was also extremely prompt in responding to all emails. We never waited more than an hour before hearing back from her, and she answered every question we had.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 23 people found this review helpful
On point and precise to perfection!
Reviewed By ARROYO'S TRAVELS - Clifton, NJ | Traveled to
Thank you for having helped with our amazing destination Sweet Sixteen/Family Vacation! Your attention to every detail and genuine concern for our satisfaction lead to the best time of our lives!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
8 of 21 people found this review helpful
She found us exactly what I asked for
Reviewed By Kimmie - Jackson nj | Traveled to
Will recommend her and also use her always
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 16 people found this review helpful
Amazing vacation
Reviewed By SML530 - New Jersey | Traveled to
Thank you Cathy for planning our trip and providing us with everything we needed to make it the perfect vacation. I loved having everything planned and it made traveling super easy.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 20 people found this review helpful
Destination Wedding
Reviewed By Patrick - Newark, NJ | Traveled to
Once we decided to have a destination wedding finding a coordinator was the most important decision. Coming across Cathy was a Godsend, I'm sure we had more questions than the average customer but Cathy was with us every step of the way. She accommodated our guests (even the last minute ones) every step of the way. Cathy was great!!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
6 of 19 people found this review helpful
Our trip was in Paradise
Reviewed By Donna P - Brick, NJ | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Whenever I had a question or concern, Cathy responded in a quick and knowledgeable manner. No question was too insignificant for her and she always made me feel like my inquiries were important. She always treated me with the utmost respect and importance! I will use Cathy again for our next trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
8 of 23 people found this review helpful
Made planning a family trip easy!
Reviewed By Macias Family - Fort Worth, TX | Traveled to
Cant thank Cathy enough for helping plan our family trip to Cancun. A trip that included 23 people was no easy feat and she was able to help accommodate everybody. My family had a great time at the resort that she helped us select and we loved that we were all able to travel together.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
6 of 19 people found this review helpful
The only agent I trust to plan my vacations!
Reviewed By BBarnett - Texas | Traveled to
Cathy is a fantastic travel agent! On my most recent vacation, I had an issue with my flight. On a Saturday, at the worst time of the day, I called Cathy's office and she answered right away! She already knew there was a problem with the flight and got working right away to help resolve the issue that was no fault of her own. She has always been there to assist me with questions, planning, booking and anything else I need. She has taken great care of my referrals and has gone out of her way to ensure my vacations are memorable. Cathy and her agency are top-notch!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 22 people found this review helpful
Thorough
Reviewed By Kim - Dover, DE | Traveled to
I can rest assured that any and all details and information I need is included in my travel docs and that all potential issues will be addressed and handled.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 23 people found this review helpful
Karisma Expert
Reviewed By Mike L - Hamilton, NJ | Traveled to
Kathy was spot on. We booked our entire vacation via email never having one telephone conversation with her and she did not disappoint! She was able to get us an upgraded room at no charge. Or upgraded room had a swimout patio which my family thoroughly enjoyed! I would highly recommend her services and will be using her again in the near future!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
22 of 60 people found this review helpful
Best trip of our lives
Reviewed By Sandcastle - Sussex, N.J. | Traveled to St. Martin ~ Caribbean
Our experience with Cathy Jackson has been phenomenal!! Cathy booked our trip to St. Martin recently. It was the trip of our lives. We rented a villa, it was the best trip we have ever been on. Cathy took care of everything for us. From start to finish. She is the only travel agent we will ever work with. On a scale of 1-5 we would rate Cathy a 5. Excellent service, fast response, courteous, I can't say enough. She certainly knows what she is doing. And very knowledgeable about so many questions we ask. Thank you Cathy Jackson, we will contact you for our next trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
18 of 53 people found this review helpful
First time to the island & can't wait to go back!!
Reviewed By Kdsilvestri - Sussex, NJ | Traveled to St. Maarten ~ St. Martin ~ Caribbean
Planned my first trip to the Caribbean and my agent Cathy could not have made the entire process any more seamless!! From finding the right Villa to stay in to arranging airline and car reservations, she made the process so easy. Cathy was always available to answer all of my questions when needed and she helped me be as prepared for the trip as possible. After staying in the Villa she booked for me I don't think I would want to stay anywhere else again. I had the best trip of my life and I cannot wait to book my next vacation with her! You know you are in good hands when you book with Sunsational Vacations!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
11 of 43 people found this review helpful
Off the Charts Vacation
Reviewed By EB - Pennington, NJ | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Cathy is always very helpful and recommended the best vacation I have had in a very long time. The destination was absolutely beautiful and had all the amenities as discussed. She provided helpful tips and tricks for enjoying the most it had to offer and we truly appreciate all of her help.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends