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Alfred Willis

Huber Heights, Ohio Travel Agent
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Alfred Willis

Huber Heights, Ohio Travel Agent
Stargaze Vacations LLC, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, FL, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
27 Reviews | 96% Recommended
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Your Premier Travel Maestro

FAMU NAA Group Cruise August 2019
FAMU NAA Group Cruise August 2019

Alfred Willis Jr. - Your Premier Travel Maestro

Hello, fellow travelers! I’m Alfred Willis Jr., but my friends and clients call me “Big AL.” As the proud owner and lead travel advisor for StarGaze Vacations LLC, I’ve dedicated my life to crafting unforgettable journeys for wanderlust souls. Let me take you on a journey through my world, where travel planning meets passion and excellence.

A Veteran-Owned Voyage

Founded in 2016, StarGaze Vacations LLC is a veteran-owned and operated travel agency. Our mission is to design exciting, tailor-made vacations for ocean and river cruises, all-inclusive resort stays, and guided and self-guided tours. We've sent clients to paradises like Hawaii, the serene wilderness of Alaska, and the vibrant cities along the U.S. East and West Coasts, including the cultural hubs of New Orleans and the sun-kissed Key West. I am also a Caribbean vacation specialist with many contacts throughout the countries in Europe as well.

A Legacy of Exploration

Over the past 30 years, I have traversed five of the seven continents, always with an eye toward building my travel agency. My heart beats for cruising, but I also revel in the luxurious, romantic allure of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico. Each trip has enriched my expertise, allowing me to bring first-hand knowledge and insider tips to my clients.

Why Choose StarGaze Vacations?

So, why choose me and StarGaze Vacations? It’s simple. We offer the BEST international airfare through top airlines like British Airways, Air Canada, KLM, Delta, American, and United. Our direct access to mainstream, luxury, and river cruise lines, along with privileged partnerships with premier resort brands such as Sandals & Beaches Resorts, AMResorts, Villas of Distinction, Top Villas Vacations, Blue Diamond Resorts, Excellence Resorts, Palladium Hotel Group, Bahia Principe Resorts, and Karisma Hotels & Resorts, ensures you receive unparalleled options and prices.

Expertise and Certifications

Our team boasts advanced certifications from major cruise lines and luxury travel providers. We hold Master’s Degree certifications from Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and Rocky Mountaineer Rail trips. Our affiliations with the Travel Leaders Group and Cruise and Tours Unlimited grant our clients preferred pricing and status with every booking.I personally am an Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC) and a Certified Cruising Specialist. I hold a Travel Marketing A.S. from Los Medanos College, where I was on the Dean’s List in 2018-2019. My specialties include group travel management, custom vacation planning, and advanced travel concepts.

Specialties and Partnerships

Our specialties span luxury vacation planning, worldwide cruises, all-inclusive vacations, and non-profit group cruise fundraisers. We offer discounted vacations for military personnel, first responders, and senior citizens. Our robust partnerships with organizations like Outside Agents Host Agency and Travel Leaders Network have been instrumental in delivering unmatched travel experiences since 2016.

Unique Fundraising Program

StarGaze Vacations is the ONLY travel agency with a proven program to help non-profit organizations raise funds. This program includes multiple funding lines within one fundraiser campaign and a year-long continuous donation campaign with ZERO out-of-pocket expenses. This initiative underscores our commitment to giving back to the community.

A Personal Touch

Every journey starts with a conversation. Whether you’re dreaming of a European getaway, a Caribbean escape, or an adventure in Australia, I’m here to turn your travel dreams into reality. I love working in the travel industry because it allows me to connect with people, share in their excitement, and help them explore the world. Travel isn’t just my job; it’s my passion.

Contact Me

Ready to embark on your next adventure? Reach out to me, Big AL, and let’s create your perfect travel experience together. You can contact me via email at [email protected] or visit our website at www.stargazevacations.com.

Let's make your travel dreams come true!

With a blend of travel concepts expertise, strong work ethos and dedication from 26 years of military service, and a genuine love for travel, I, Alfred Willis Jr., am here to guide you on your next adventure. Let's make every trip an unforgettable story worth sharing.

NonProfit Group Cruise Specialist

Who can host a fundraiser cruise?

Any non-profit with a 501c3 certification is eligible! Civic groups, Associations, YMCA, Big Brother/Big Sister, Boy or Girl Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, Senior Centers, Churches, Ministries, Hospitals, & Foundations.

The process is quite easy. We will help you choose the ship, sailing date, itinerary, and cabin inventory. We’ll create a free booking website for your organization. Also, we'll handle all of the reservations and booking details for your cruise, leaving you time to focus on marketing! You just promote the cruise to your members, their families and friends, and your community on your special cruise date. 

 Give us a call 1-844-782-7429.

 

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One of our favorite cruises was an 8-day cruise on the MSC Divina, and it was an unforgettable experience for Katherine and me. From the moment we boarded the elegant MSC Divina, we were welcomed with warm hospitality and luxurious accommodations. The ship itself was a marvel, with beautifully designed interiors, ... Read more from my Alfred and Katherine Willis 8-Day Cruise on MSC story.

My Reviews

Rating: 5 27 Reviews | 96% Recommended

Save real money when travelling overseas

Reviewed By Larry - Dayton OH | Traveled to Scotland ~ Europe
For any overseas trip, i highly recommend Big Al. He saves big money and is attentive to details before during and after the trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
20 of 27 people found this review helpful
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Great Cruise!

Reviewed By Van - Las Vegas | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Alfred is customer focused and will do whatever is necessary to take care of customer needs.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Thanks, Van. It has been our please working with you and your organization. We stand ready to help with your organization's next fundraiser not matter what the size. Thanks for being part of the StarGaze Vacations family of travelers since 2018.
20 of 33 people found this review helpful
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Family Cruise

Reviewed By TK - Dayton, Ohio | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Mr. Willis is a fantastic travel agent, he will help you select the right vacation for you and your family for your budget. He walked me through the process of booking a cruise for me and my family. He also gave me the best advice about purchasing travel insurance. I have never purchased travel insurance and I’m glad I did. My family was caught in the Atlanta airport power outage and he helped us try and get alternate transportation out of Atlanta and was a spokesman for us when talking to the cruise line and the travel insurance company since we had limited cell phone coverage. He also kept us aware of what’s being said in the news since we didn’t get accurate information from workers at the airport. We unfortunately missed out on our vacation but Mr. Willis’s help was very instrumental and he helped me with filing my claim. I would have been loss without his help. I continue to rely his travel knowledge to help book my family vacations.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
14 of 21 people found this review helpful
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Best customer service skills

Reviewed By Kai - Grand Rapids, MI | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Al is always available and takes care of everything so I don’t have to worry about it. I appreciate him and his hard work because I know working with me and my friends isn’t easy!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Thank you for the kind compliments. I enjoy people and working with people comes sorta easy to me. It's all about understanding your client's story and man I've heard some great tales. They say if you enjoy what you are doing then it isn't work. So helping people travel the world at great rates is rewarding to me.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Great Experience

Reviewed By Mom of 3 HCP’s - Athens, AL | Traveled to Cozumel ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Alfred was very quick to respond to my emails. He went the extra mile to make sure we did what we were supposed to do.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Thank you Mom of 3 HCP’s. It was a blast working with you and the group. Maybe next time, the group will be able to cruise.
18 of 31 people found this review helpful
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The best trip ever!!!!!

Reviewed By Traveling Grandparents - Moore, Oklahoma | Traveled to The Indians, BVI ~ Virgin Islands ~ Caribbean
It has been my experience that he is more that a travel agent he provides guidance that is very helpful when a situation(s) arise.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
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Our parents 50th Anniversary Trip

Reviewed By Rob - Kettering, Ohio | Traveled to Mexico ~ Mexico
He is simply the BEST! I couldn't ask for more from a travel professional. With the Covid crisis he was able to get refunds and rebooking. Much better then the agent used by my family in AZ.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Rob, thank you for booking your travel with us over the past 4-years and high praises of our travel agency performance. You and Peg are a wonderful couple, and I have enjoyed planning each vacation.
14 of 24 people found this review helpful
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Our first (but not last) FAMU NAA Cruise

Reviewed By TopiNYC - Charlotte, NC | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Alfred is always very responsive and presents a variety of options. He takes the time to personally speak with you as well as providing clear email communication.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Thank you, TopiNYC, for trusting our travel agency with your family vacations. Last year, we had a great time with you and the Florida A&M University National Alumni Association (FAMUly) on the cruise to the Bahamas. I hope to see you on the cruise in December 2020. Maybe you'll win another prize during our onboard contest.
18 of 33 people found this review helpful
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We didn't have to worry about anything.

Reviewed By Ben - Thailand | Traveled to New York ~ USA
He always replies to emails and is a nice bloke.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Thank you so much for the review. We look forward assisting you and your Mom in the future.
18 of 33 people found this review helpful
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Honeymoon Vacation!

Reviewed By Matthew B. - Centerville, Ohio | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
It was my first time out of the country. He made the process smooth and was available for contact during the whole process if something came up during my trip to my destination. Also, his knowledge of interesting things to do at my desitination was really helpful.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
16 of 29 people found this review helpful
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Will be fun

Reviewed By Penni - Sarasota, FL | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
My sister likes him
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Thanks for the review. We have enjoyed working with your sister over the past couple of years. We look forward to working with you too.
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
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Cruise cancelled due to corona

Reviewed By Susan - Madison, Alabama | Traveled to Mexico ~ Mexico
Al was awesome to work with and always responded very quickly anytime we had questions. Really worked for us to get details managed. Would use him again for sure!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Thank you, Susan. Whatever I could do to help you in the future, our agency will be there for you and your entire group.
17 of 32 people found this review helpful
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Birthday Cruise!

Reviewed By Gabby - Dayton, OH | Traveled to Cozumel ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
He was prompt and professional. Even when there were issues he handled them almost effortlessly. I appreciate his hard work so much, it made the trip so simple I could actually relax.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Gabby, I happy you had a relaxing trip. Maybe next time we will book more paddle board excursions for you :)
20 of 38 people found this review helpful
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Associate

Reviewed By LL - Moore | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Mr. Willis is quick to respond to my questions. He is honest. He gets me the best deals on my travel destinations
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
LL, thank you. It is always fun planning your vacations.
19 of 36 people found this review helpful
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Making memories

Reviewed By Shun - Dayton, Ohio | Traveled to Dubai ~ United Arab Emirates ~ Middle East
Absolutely top notch. Goes above and beyond to make sure you have what you need.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Thank you very much, and we enjoy booking travel, but booking travel for your wonder family is an absolute pleasure.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Best fishing trip

Reviewed By Travis - Centerville, Ohio | Traveled to Michigan ~ USA
Al, was instrumental in linking us with the right location to go fishing with my son and I. He was also able to identify and provide the right captain for our fishing trip to Lake Erie
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
11 of 21 people found this review helpful
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First Time Cruisers

Reviewed By LizzyOH - Dayton, OH | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
I'm new to cruising and a friend recommended Al and his Travel Agency when I was considering a cruise to the Mexican Riviera. Al has been wonderful with explaining the process to me, sharing his perspective, offering tips, his opinions on selecting staterooms, and (my favorite) different ways we can save money. And when we had concerns (with the bed setup and the dining group we were assigned to), Al was always just a text away from resolving everything. And now he's helping us with our SECOND cruise, this time to Europe! I recommend giving Al a call to help plan for your next trip!
Alfred Willis responded:
One of my all-time favorite First Time Cruisers in 8 years. It's been a blast working with you. I enjoy you are a savvy shopper and remain open to advice. We will continue to support you to travel the world, your way. Saving money while still enjoying luxurious travel options is the ultimate goal. Take care, Alfred
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Great

Reviewed By Nikki - Huber heights | Traveled to Tennessee ~ USA
Great
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Thanks Nikki for you review. It is a pleasure working with good people. We hope you and your family enjoy the cabin.
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
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Tomia's Hawaii 5-0

Reviewed By Rochelle - Danbury, Ct | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
My cousin Tomia likes him
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Thanks for the review. We have enjoyed working with your sister over the past couple of years. We look forward to working with you too.
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
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Book with the best!!!

Reviewed By Dukes - Dallas, TX | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Alfred and Stargaze are 100% on point! My son and I traveled to Punta Cana. Alfred not only booked us the perfect resort and transfer but when the trip went haywire with the transport company, Alfred was available to help resolve AFTER HOURS! I would recommend Stargaze to any and all family and friends! Don't settle for the rest, book with the best! Booking my next trip with Alfred now!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Thanks for the review. A few strange travel news worthy events prior to your but I'm happy you and your son had a great time. Thanks again until next time.
10 of 20 people found this review helpful
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Trip to Italy

Reviewed By Lady D - Dayton, Oh | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Knowledgeable, provide the best deal and work in reasonable time.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
15 of 30 people found this review helpful
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Would Highly Recommend this Agency to anyone

Reviewed By Corona Virus caused us to cancel - Madison, AL | Traveled to Mexico ~ Mexico
We booked with a group scheduled during the time of the
Height of the Corona Virus Pandemic. He was working so many hours and put in extra calls to Carnival to work with our group. This was a difficult group to book and cancel, but Al did everything that he could for our group, according to our different wants as a group.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Thank you for your comments. Making the extra calls for our clients to get the answers to our clients is our standard. Your group had a collection of great people. I regret there will not be fun cruise pictures to share, but it will happen on a future group vacation.
18 of 37 people found this review helpful
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Best vacation

Reviewed By Alicee - Dayton, Oh | Traveled to Ocho Rios ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Great communication throughout the whole process. Ensured my trip was amazing from start to finish. Very knowledgeable and great to work with.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
14 of 30 people found this review helpful
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Nonstop Adventures!!!

Reviewed By Carlitos - Fort Lauderdale, Fl | Traveled to Panama ~ Central America
Working with Mr. Willis has been amazing. Big Al, as he tells us to call him, helps you through every part of the process and makes it simple. If you don't know where you want to go, tell him what you're looking to do and your budget, and he'll set you up with an adventure. I didn't believe in the need for a travel agent until Big Al sent me to Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Panama. Plus, that's just the beginning.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 20 people found this review helpful
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Alfred was Great!

Reviewed By JJones - Madison, AL | Traveled to Mexico ~ Mexico
He was great and advocates for us throughout Coronavirus epidemic to receive a full refund.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Thank you JJones for the review. Vacation time and funds are not taken for granted when we plan your trips. Welcome once again to the StarGaze Vacations family of travelers.
5 of 17 people found this review helpful
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Thanks COVID19 for ruining senior’s trip!

Reviewed By Kristal - Madison, Al | Traveled to Mexico
Alfred is AMAZING!!!! He works hard for you to have the best experience for your vacation. Alfred is honest and hardworking and I would 100% recommend his services. His communication is excellent.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alfred Willis responded:
Thank you, Kristal, for your kind comments. Honestly, in any situation is the best policy. Also, working hard for all of our clients day and night is our standard. It was great working with you over the group's Facebook group page. You'll make a great cruise group leader. I hope you will lead a cruise group with us in the future.
4 of 15 people found this review helpful
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Best trip ever!!

Reviewed By Melissa - Wichita, KS | Traveled to Madrid ~ Spain ~ Europe
Alfred pays attention to detail and gave us the beat trip! We were able to tour our destination cities just the way we wanted to! Thank you, Alfred!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 25 people found this review helpful
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