Kelly Furtado
Bristol, Rhode Island Travel Agent
Anchors Away Travel, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
Years of Experience: 5
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Anchors Away Travel - Fun Family Travel For All
I became a Travel Agent because of one very simple fact: I LOVE TO TRAVEL WITH MY FAMILY. I have always enjoyed researching a new destination, planning the schedule details and finding the perfect match for whatever type of experience we are looking for.As a wife and mom to 3 tween girls, I understand all too well the challenges facing families on a daily basis. It is so difficult to unplug and just appreciate the world and the people around us, to step away from the daily grind of homework, sports, activities and work and just be present in the moment. What better way to escape the business of busy-ness and truly bond with your loved ones than by experiencing the world together?I am also aware that families come in all forms, which is why I want to help single parents navigate the complexities of travel, LBGTQ families find welcoming places to visit and help parents of children with physical and neurological challenges find an adventure that is not only manageable, but exciting! My background in educational Occupational Therapy and my Certified Autism Travel Professional status are particularly useful when it comes to understanding the needs of this particular group of families.There are no words to explain the unparalleled joy I feel when I witness the smiles on my girls' faces when they visit a puppy adoption center in Turks and Caicos, their bravery while parasailing over the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, the genuine giggles on an exciting theme park ride, their teamwork while river rafting, or the curiosity and interest while engaging with people from backgrounds so very different from theirs.It is my honor to help other families build these types of experiences with their families. I want to help build these types of memories for YOUR family!
My Areas of Expertise
wonderful family and friend cruise
Reviewed By Oma - Bristol, RI | Traveled to Caribbean
kelly was very helpful when planning our Disney cruise, always available to answer questions and results were fabulous
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Thank you so much for the kind words and for supporting me - I can't wait to work with you all again in the future!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for supporting me - I can't wait to work with you all again in the future!
27 of 40 people found this review helpful
Family Vacation
Reviewed By Jordan Roderick - New Bedford , Massachusetts | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
We had been wanting to go to Universal for a few years now and without Kelly booking everything would have been very stressful. She made everything so much easier for my family of 6 . She is very professional and if she didnt know the answer to a question (which we had a ton of ) she got it and gave us more info then we could have asked for. I was very happy with how every part of our trip she was involved with went as smoothly as possible.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
18 of 29 people found this review helpful
Best vacation of our lives
Reviewed By Tim and Dee - Bristol Rhode Island | Traveled to Grand Canyon ~ Arizona ~ USA
She was unbelievable planning out the absolute best vacation of our lives. Going over and above even giving us a backpack full of extras to make sure we would love our trip. She kept us updated and well informed of any changes weather it was the airlines or the itinerary making us as comfortable as possible right up the day of our departure. Upon our return she once again was on top of her game by checking in with us to make sure everything went smoothly and that we enjoyed ourselves. Never had that happen before, usually once on vacation we would never here from the travel agent again. This showed me that she really cares for the people she is working for.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
It was my absolute pleasure to work with great clients such as yourselves, and I look forward to planning your next adventure together!!
It was my absolute pleasure to work with great clients such as yourselves, and I look forward to planning your next adventure together!!
16 of 27 people found this review helpful
Adventure Tour !!!
Reviewed By Kim & Dave - Tiverton, RI | Traveled to USA
We highly recommend anchors away travel!!! Kelly had such attention to detail and when she handed the trip over to us, her job did not end there. wisely naming our trip "Adventure Tour" we ran with the title and oh, what an adventure it was!!!Throuought our 2 week trip Kelly contacted us if there were issues with flights, baggage
etcetera... the woes of travel. ??
Kelly did a wonderful job and we will be booking again with Anchors Away Travel- highly recommended!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Kim and Dave, It was my absolute pleasure to work with you on this fantastic adventure! Can't wait to plan the next one!
Kim and Dave, It was my absolute pleasure to work with you on this fantastic adventure! Can't wait to plan the next one!
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Amazing Trip!!!
Reviewed By Sean - Bristol, RI | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Working with Kelly was wonderful. We had an amazing trip that was well organized and hassle free. We recommend everyone to have Kelly help with planning your vacation.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Sean, Thank you so much for taking the time to review my services - it was my pleasure to plan this trip for you and Michelle and I can't wait for the next one!! Best, Kelly
Sean, Thank you so much for taking the time to review my services - it was my pleasure to plan this trip for you and Michelle and I can't wait for the next one!! Best, Kelly
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Best Trips
Reviewed By Karen - Riverside, Rhode Island | Traveled to Montego Bay ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
I have booked a couple of trips w Kelly and going on my third, she is attentive to what I want, she gives me the best prices, different options, keeps me informed of rules and regs of other countries, responds to my emails promptly, shes awesome!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Karen, It has been my absolute pleasure working with you on these relaxing getaways! We will start to plan the next one ASAP! Thank you so much for the kind words, Kelly
Karen, It has been my absolute pleasure working with you on these relaxing getaways! We will start to plan the next one ASAP! Thank you so much for the kind words, Kelly
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Honeymoon
Reviewed By Ryan - Swansea, MA | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Kelly was great. Very helpful, knowledgeable and quick to respond.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Thank you for the review - I hope your honeymoon was everything that you'd hoped it would be, and then some! I can't wait to work with you and Caitlin on your future travels!
Thank you for the review - I hope your honeymoon was everything that you'd hoped it would be, and then some! I can't wait to work with you and Caitlin on your future travels!
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
needed hol;iday
Reviewed By Daniel - Barrington | Traveled to Panama City Beach ~ Florida ~ USA
Kelly is smart, experienced, focused and always available for service. highly recommend
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Thank you so much for the kind words! I can't wait to hear from you when it's time to plan your next getaway!
Thank you so much for the kind words! I can't wait to hear from you when it's time to plan your next getaway!
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Destination Wedding Planning
Reviewed By Emma - Bristol, RI | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
My husband and I worked with Kelly when planning our destination wedding. Kelly took the time to really listen to what we wanted and understand our vision. She researched destinations and specifics about each location. She was super friendly and knowledgeable about planning a destination wedding. She was always willing to be flexible when setting times to meet as well. We really enjoyed working with Kelly and look forward to planning our next vacation through her!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Emma and Jim, It was my absolute pleasure working with you both and I am so excited to plan your next adventure together!
Emma and Jim, It was my absolute pleasure working with you both and I am so excited to plan your next adventure together!
8 of 15 people found this review helpful
Universal Orlando
Reviewed By Neeley - Seekonk, MA | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Perfection! No detail was left untouched. My family and I had the best time! We gave Kelly our budget and “hopes” she really went above and beyond. From the flights to the rooms to the tickets!!! And of course the extra....I wouldn’t go anywhere else!! This lady knows her stuff. Thank you so much!!! Amazing!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
12 of 23 people found this review helpful
Best cruise ever!
Reviewed By Mamurphy - Bristol, RI | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Anchors Away Travel was professional and beyond all of our expectations. Each detail was planned flawlessly and meticulously. We truly enjoyed our trip. Thank you Kelly for all of your help!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Michelle, It was my absolute pleasure planning the surprise birthday gift for your husband. I'm so glad to hear that he was surprised and excited to cruise for his celebration! Thank you for the kind words and I look forward to planning the next adventure with you!
Michelle, It was my absolute pleasure planning the surprise birthday gift for your husband. I'm so glad to hear that he was surprised and excited to cruise for his celebration! Thank you for the kind words and I look forward to planning the next adventure with you!
17 of 33 people found this review helpful
Amazing Group Trip to Aruba!
Reviewed By Jim - Providence, RI | Traveled to Aruba ~ Caribbean
Did an amazing job planning a group trip to Aruba - from booking the place to tips and tricks for travel day and things to explore while we were down there.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Hi Jim, Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review, as well as for the kind words. I had a blast planning this trip with you all, and I can wait to help you with your next adventure! Best, Kelly
Hi Jim, Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review, as well as for the kind words. I had a blast planning this trip with you all, and I can wait to help you with your next adventure! Best, Kelly
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Disney magic was definitely delivered!
Reviewed By Tanya - Warren | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Kelly helped us plan our recent trip to WDW for their 50th anniversary celebration. It would have been so overwhelming without her knowledge and expertise. We will not hesitate to use her services again and recommend her to others.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Tanya, It was my absolute pleasure to plan this magical trip with you and Joe! Thank you so much for the kind words - looking forward to planning future vacations for you both!
Tanya, It was my absolute pleasure to plan this magical trip with you and Joe! Thank you so much for the kind words - looking forward to planning future vacations for you both!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
1st Trip to Universal!
Reviewed By Hudak Family - Bristol, RI | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Kelly was so in tune with all of our wishes. She made suggestions based on her experiences as a parent of 3 like us as well as what we were interested in doing while away. She was a wealth of knowledge and information. We feel as though our trip went smoothly and was incredible all because of her guidance!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Thank you Hudak family! I can't wait to work with you on your next adventure!
Thank you Hudak family! I can't wait to work with you on your next adventure!
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
Awesome travel advisor!
Reviewed By Josh - Barrington, RI | Traveled to Rhode Island ~ USA
This is the second time our family has enlisted Kelly's services as a travel advisor. Our first experience was an awesome family trip to Yellowstone National Park she arranged on short notice and it was an amazing trip so naturally we decided to consult Kelly when we decided to take a Disney cruise. Kelly laid out our options and took care of booking everything for us so there was essentially no work on our part. Our trip was scheduled for April 2020, but unfortunately all cruises were cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic--no problem for Kelly though as she took the time to rebook us for the following year and even managed to get us a cruise credit and moved our travel insurance too. Since the pandemic is still raging 1 year later we unfortunately have had to cancel our cruise, which Kelly got done right away. Kelly has saved us a ton of time with planning, booking, rescheduling, cancelling etc. and we can't wait to book our future travels with her!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Dear Farb Family, It has been my pleasure to work with you on these fabulous family adventures. Sadly Covid put a damper on so many trips, but that only strengthens clients' resolve to make sure they get out and see the world again when they are ready! I can't wait to help you all plan your future travels!
Dear Farb Family, It has been my pleasure to work with you on these fabulous family adventures. Sadly Covid put a damper on so many trips, but that only strengthens clients' resolve to make sure they get out and see the world again when they are ready! I can't wait to help you all plan your future travels!
8 of 16 people found this review helpful
Tropical Getaway
Reviewed By Aly - Boston, MA | Traveled to Negril ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Anchors Away Travel is incredible! Kelly helped me find the perfect location for my relaxing vacation in Jamaica. I gave Kelly my budget and desires in a vacation and she did the rest - amenities, resort, flights, airport shuttle and much more! If you’re looking for an honest and trustworthy travel agency, Kelly with Anchors Away travel exceeded my expectations. Most importantly to me, I was able to have luxury within my low budget without having to do any stressful research and planning. I can’t thank Kelly enough!! I never thought I could afford a view from my room like this...! I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
15 of 30 people found this review helpful
1st of many trips to Ireland!
Reviewed By TeamUlrey - Warren, RI | Traveled to Dublin ~ Ireland ~ Europe
Kelly did a fantastic job setting up our quick trip to Ireland! Kelly answered all our questions and gave great insight and advice on attractions and best ways to navigate around Dublin and the countryside.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words and for your support! I hope to work with your family several more times in the future!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for your support! I hope to work with your family several more times in the future!
16 of 32 people found this review helpful
Great trip to celebrate 50th Anniversary
Reviewed By Barbara - Bristol, RI | Traveled to Aruba ~ Netherlands Antilles ~ Caribbean
Kelly is an incredible asset when planning a vacation anywhere. Her knowledge is phenomenal, she is professional in every way and always available to answer even the most simple questions. Never again will I plan a vacation without her expertise.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Barbara, Thank you so very much for the kind review. It is always my pleasure to work with you and Tim. Can't wait to get planning on the next trip! Best, Kelly
Barbara, Thank you so very much for the kind review. It is always my pleasure to work with you and Tim. Can't wait to get planning on the next trip! Best, Kelly
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
A Magical Cruise
Reviewed By Stephanie - Bristol, RI | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Our family had the most amazing trip this year on a Disney Cruise and thanks to Kelly everything was executed flawlessly!!! She handled everything from bookings, transfers, and even insurance which came in VERY handy (everyone get trip insurance!) Traveling with little ones can be stressful so knowing someone has your back on all the details is a huge help— and ultimately helped make this trip the very best trip ever!! ?? consider Kelly and Anchors Away for all your travel needs!!!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
15 of 31 people found this review helpful
Family Fun in Disney
Reviewed By Jenna - Bristol, RI | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Anchors Away Travel far exceeded my expectations when it came to planning my family vacation. Kelly worked within our budget to find us the most amazing Disney experience. Never before have I met a travel expert with the knowledge, honesty and commitment to finding the perfect fit for our family. I will definitely be using her for all of my travel needs.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
12 of 25 people found this review helpful
Jamaican Honeymoon
Reviewed By Alex and Josh - Cranston, RI | Traveled to Negril ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
PSA: this beyond amazing honeymoon wouldn’t have come true without all the hard work and dedication put forward by Kelly Reeve Furtado and Anchors Away Travel. She was always there for every question and concern we had. Look at this place she found us, magical doesn’t even begin to describe it!Anyone looking to go to Jamaica, Negril is definitely where you want to be????
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Thank you both so very much - it was my pleasure to get to plan this special trip with you and can't wait to plan the next one!
Thank you both so very much - it was my pleasure to get to plan this special trip with you and can't wait to plan the next one!
13 of 27 people found this review helpful
Family Vacation
Reviewed By Bruno - Westerly, RI | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Kelly helped my family find the perfect vaction during the busiest season . Not only was she able to find us flights that were right for our time frame she also was able to save us money and got us into the most beautiful hotel that we have every been to. Thank you Kelly you are now a major part of the Trombino vaction planning!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Bruno, I very much appreciate your kind words and i am looking forward to planning the next Trombino family Vacation!
Bruno, I very much appreciate your kind words and i am looking forward to planning the next Trombino family Vacation!
14 of 29 people found this review helpful
The Perfect Vacation
Reviewed By Bella - Massachusetts | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
Kelly went above and beyond in booking our first cruise on Norwegian from Boston to Bermuda. This trip was a gift for my mother so I really wanted it to be special. At first, I tried looking online for different options but I was not sure of the best way to travel. I consulted with Kelly. She helped me explore exactly what I wanted and provided me with a few different options and pricing. We decided on the cruise from Boston. It was going to be our first cruise. Kelly helped us understand the ship, room categories, different packages, pricing, gratuities, etc. She provided us with reviews of the most popular excursions and booked them for us. Throughout this process I had many questions and concerns. Kelly was extremely patient and knowledgeable. She was always made me feel like I was her priority by taking the time to address every question and concern. Our Cruise was AMAZING! We had such a memorable time. Everything was PERFECT thanks to Kelly. I highly recommend her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Thank you so much for the kind words - it is always a pleasure to work with your entire family! Let's do it again soon!
Thank you so much for the kind words - it is always a pleasure to work with your entire family! Let's do it again soon!
9 of 19 people found this review helpful
Bermuda
Reviewed By Liz - Bristol RI | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
Kelly, was Quick, understanding of my needs, the trip was awesome. I enjoyed it thoroughly. I will be rebooking with Kelly. Everything was taken care of perfectly!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Hi Liz, Thanks so Much for taking the time to post a review! I’m so happy that you enjoyed your cruise to Bermuda and I look forward to working with you again soon on your next adventure!!
Hi Liz, Thanks so Much for taking the time to post a review! I’m so happy that you enjoyed your cruise to Bermuda and I look forward to working with you again soon on your next adventure!!
10 of 22 people found this review helpful
Perfect vacation!
Reviewed By Matt+Rach - Bourne, MA | Traveled to Playa Mujeres ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Based on the recommendation of a family member we turned to Kelly to help us plan a last minute vacation to celebrate our 5 year anniversary. With less than a month to plan, Kelly coordinated the perfect vacation at a great price. We gave Kelly super vague details of what we were looking for and somehow she helped this extremely indecisive couple make a timely decision. We booked at Atelier, a new all inclusive in Playa Mujeres. We couldn’t have been happier with our stay, it was fresh, modern and had a great vibe! Kelly captured exactly what we wanted from the limited information we gave her. The night before our flight to Mexico, I realized I had in error provided incorrect information to Kelly for part of our booking. In a panic I texted Kelly at 10p and she sprung into action, contacting the airline and getting everything sorted out so we could have a stress free travel day. Between the amazing trip and amazing service, we without hesitation recommend Kelly!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Matt, It was my absolute pleasure to assist you with your anniversary trip and I cannot wait to work with you again! Thank you so much for the kind words - clients like you sure do make it easy to love my job! Cheers, Kelly
Matt, It was my absolute pleasure to assist you with your anniversary trip and I cannot wait to work with you again! Thank you so much for the kind words - clients like you sure do make it easy to love my job! Cheers, Kelly
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
60 th Birthday best trip ever.
Reviewed By Meemz 60 th - Bristol RI | Traveled to Mexico
100% Kelly was Excellent
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Ann, It was my pleasure working with you to bud a memorable trip for you and your family! Happy 60th!!! Thank you for the review and I can't wait to plan the next one!
Ann, It was my pleasure working with you to bud a memorable trip for you and your family! Happy 60th!!! Thank you for the review and I can't wait to plan the next one!
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
AMAZING tropical vacation for the family!
Reviewed By Marny Kindness - Warren, RI | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
When my family and I started planning a vacation, we knew we wanted to go somewhere fun and tropical with something for the whole family, but didn’t know where to start. I was referred to Kelly by a friend. Kelly is amazing! Friendly, helpful and extremely responsive. There were so many conversations narrowing down our trip details, and she is patient and helpful. I also loved the level of detail she gave to our trip, specifically customizing it to fit the needs of each of our family members. You can tell there was research and thought put into each part of the trip planning. Kelly sent us cheerful emails leading up to our trip to build the excitement. She was also helpful and quickly responsive to handle some last minute questions even on the day we were leaving. Leave the worry behind and let Anchors Away do all the heavy lifting so you can think about the fun stuff. Kelly is thorough, helpful, thoughtful, friendly and I will absolutely recommend her and Anchors Away to anyone!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Marny, It was my absolute pleasure to work with you and help you plan the best family vacation ever! Thank you so much for the kind words and I look forward to planning the next adventure with you!
Marny, It was my absolute pleasure to work with you and help you plan the best family vacation ever! Thank you so much for the kind words and I look forward to planning the next adventure with you!
15 of 33 people found this review helpful
Magical Disney Trip
Reviewed By Maddie - Bristol, RI | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Amazing! It’s the perfect word to describe our experience with Kelly at Anchors Away. From beginning to end Kelly went above and beyond with helping us book our Disney trip. We will forever be grateful for Kelly on helping us give our girls the most Magical experience at Disney. Thank you so much, Kelly!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
13 of 30 people found this review helpful
Disney Cruise / Disney World Combo
Reviewed By Suzanne - Portsmouth, RI | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Kelly planned our vacation for us, taking all the work off our shoulders. She handled everything and made it so easy for us. She made many great suggestions that really made our trip a truly unforgettable experience. She provided great communication.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
It was my absolute pleasure to help plan this trip with you and I hope to work with you again very soon!
It was my absolute pleasure to help plan this trip with you and I hope to work with you again very soon!
11 of 26 people found this review helpful
Family Cruise to Bermuda
Reviewed By Nancy - Bristol, RI | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
Thank you for coordinating my whole family’s cruise, the chocolate covered strawberries were fabulous and everything was extremely perfect, you always go above and beyond and we are truly grateful for your services??
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 23 people found this review helpful
Awesome trip!
Reviewed By Chris R. - Bristol, Rhode Island | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Kelly was amazing. She took care of every detail ensuring a stress free travel experience.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Kelly Furtado responded:
Thank you so much for allowing me to help you experience this trip - I look forward to working with you again soon!
Thank you so much for allowing me to help you experience this trip - I look forward to working with you again soon!
13 of 31 people found this review helpful