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Deirdre Swinson

Silver Spring, Maryland Travel Agent
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Deirdre Swinson

Deirdre Swinson

Silver Spring, Maryland Travel Agent
Enlighten Excursions, a Internova Travel Group Network affiliate agency
14 Reviews | 100% Recommended
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Destination Wedding and Group Travel Consultant

You know that person, right?

The one who drafts a financial analysis and prioritized to do list, even for an infant’s birthday party? Well… that’s me.  I am very passionate about planning, but I am even more passionate about how authentic travel can transform your perspective and enrich your life.

On every journey that I take not only do I discover other lands and cultures, I find out just a little more about myself. And that inspires me to keep traveling. From Argentina and Latvia to Morocco, Italy, China and Mexico, I’ve been blessed to have discovered over 30 countries (so far).

I am a romantic and I am truly in love with exploring this amazing world. And I deem myself fortunate to have started my 30 year professional career helping fellow romantics and explorers, and luckier still to be able to continue on that journey every day.

I have built a full service travel agency with a diverse team that can handle a broad range of travel requests. I specialize in Destination Weddings, and Romance Travel and Group Travel. Destination Weddings are personal to me. I literally got married in paradise-- on a pristine white sand beach on Grand Turk, in the Turks and Caicos to the sound of shivering palms and ocean waves. So when it comes to Destination Weddings, I love supporting others in achieving their dream wedding vision.

Other Romance Travel bookings include Honeymoons, Proposal and Anniversary Trips, and Travelling Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties. The group trips I organize range from milestone birthday celebrations to yoga retreats, family reunions, and church group travel.

Destination Wedding Testimonial

Sacre Coeur, Paris, France
Sacre Coeur, Paris, France

"Deirdre with Enlighten Excusions is amazing! She recently helped with the planning and booking of our trip to Mexico for my best friends wedding. She did an incredible job booking our accommodations and excursions. She had great recommendations for saving time and money and truly made our vacation exactly what we wanted. She's extremely responsive and easy to communicate with by phone or email. Give her a call when planning your destination wedding or honeymoon! You will love her!"

Whitney, 8/17/17,

CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

Certified ASTA Travel Agent
Certified Cruise Counselor, CCC
Wedding Wire Couples Choice Winner 2024
Wedding Wire Couples Choice Winner 2022
Masters in Business Administration, MBA
ASTA Verified Travel Agent, VTA
Wedding Wire Couples Choice Winner 2021
Wedding Wire Couples Choice Winner 2020

My Reviews

Rating: 4.9 14 Reviews | 100% Recommended

Best Wedding Planner/Travel Agent!

Reviewed By Sam - Gaithersburg, MD | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
We cannot express how lucky we were to have stubbled upon Deirdre and her expertise! She is so warm and knowledgeable, experienced and attentive to every little detail.

From the beginning, Deirdre helped us for months by communicating and researching the most perfect hotel to fit our destination wedding needs. She spent hours emailing, calling to make sure every detail was perfect. She was so wonderful and patient walking us through the process of putting on a wedding from start to finish.

Our guests raved about working with her and planning out their travel plans. She sent detailed personalized itineraries to all of our guest. Many of my guests are now utilizing her expertise to plan other family trips and she helped us plan our honeymoon to Italy! Deirdre even made time to stop by my bridal shower to make a surprise visit which meant so much to us!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
24 of 37 people found this review helpful
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A fabulous trip planned by a true professional

Reviewed By Anne - Silver Spring, MD | Traveled to Scotland ~ Europe
I highly recommend Enlighten Excursions! The trip I wanted to take felt very complicated—I was traveling abroad for the first time in decades, going to multiple locations, and trying to coordinate dates with a friend from another country who would be meeting me. But Deirdre wasn’t fazed at all by these complexities and arranged an absolutely fabulous trip for me that went off without a hitch. Thanks to her efforts, I had a great time with my friend and saw a part of the world I had long dreamed of seeing. She is incredibly knowledgeable, and she is thorough and responsive at every stage of the planning. A true professional!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
18 of 31 people found this review helpful
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Got Sick

Reviewed By Willinor B - Shaker Heights, OH | Traveled to Rome ~ Italy ~ Europe
“I had Covid, didn’t know that I had it. Was sick basically the entire trip, stayed in room. Fortunately, I was the only one ill in the group. Yes, I was fully vaccinated and boosted. I am well now, thank you Father.”
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Helpful, Caring, Excellent

Reviewed By Ethel B - North Port, Florida | Traveled to Rome ~ Italy ~ Europe
“She was excellent. She got wheelchairs for everyone. ??”
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Exceeded Expectations

Reviewed By Jennifer C - Lafayette, Louisiana | Traveled to Los Cabos ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
“Thank you for assisting and answering all of our questions. We had never flown out of the country or used a travel agent. Everything exceed our expectations.”
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Great Accommodations

Reviewed By Andrea J - Emerald Hills, CA | Traveled to Tuscany ~ Italy ~ Europe
“We had the best time! The hotel in Rome and villa in Tuscany were beyond compare. I’d go back a thousand times and stay at those locations. The only challenge we had was the airport transfers with the company Talixo (forgetting the exact name). Both pick ups were problematic. Wouldn’t recommend that company again.”
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Tremendously Helpful

Reviewed By Sandra A - Emerald Hills, CA | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
“just want to thank you for all the help you gave us navigating this trip. will definitely use your company next time”
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Highly Recommend

Reviewed By Carla R. - Morganza, Louisian | Traveled to Los Cabos ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
“I enjoyed having Deidre as my contact person for my son’s destination wedding to Mexico. She was the best organized destination planning coordinator. Returned my calls or emails in a timely manner. Had great advice, options or would follow through or follow-up. I highly recommend.”
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Definitely Recommend

Reviewed By Yvonne K - Bowie, MD | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
We had a great time. Would definitely recommend your services to other people.
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Exceeded Expectations

Reviewed By Towanda J - Owings Mills, MD | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
“My Wedding Day exceeded my expectations. It was truly magical!!!”
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Towanda & Demond's Destination Wedding

Reviewed By Gwendolyn H-W - Owings Mills, MD | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
“Everything was lovely.”
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Lisbon and Amsterdam Getaway

Reviewed By Veronica & Christian - Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Traveled to Lisbon ~ Portugal ~ Europe
It was great from start to finish! All of our excursions and accommodations met expectations and provided great customer service. Thank you so much on ensuring the tuk tuk tour occurred the second day because we were lost until it happened.
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Perfect Wedding

Reviewed By Rosalind W - DeLand, Florida | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Everything was perfect. Excellent service!
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Wonderful Time

Reviewed By Charida - Mitchellville, MD | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I had a wonderful time. We had a smooth experience. Thank you
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