Michelle Whitmore
Summerville, South Carolina Travel Agent
Direct Accomodations LLC, an independent agent with Travel Leaders Irmo, SC
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Caribbean, Cruising and Theme Park Specialist
St. Thomas rainbow seen from the Disney Fantasy
A Journey is a person in itself, no two are alike". John Steinbeck
A vacation is just that, a journey. An experience like no other. As a Travel Professional, I can help make your vacation dreams a reality, I might even show you a dream that you didn't know you had. I say you should travel often and travel well.
Whether you are thinking of a theme park family vacation, a multi-generational cruise, an all-inclusive couples getaway or a river cruise through Europe, I can get you there. Let my expertise, concierge level service, and personal experience be an asset to your vacation experience.
I look forward to hearing from you.
My Areas of Expertise
My Travel Stories
Disney Cruise Line
I have been fortunate to have sailed on all for of the beautiful ships in Disney's fleet. I recently completed by 14th cruise with Disney and have two more on the calendar. I have sailed with my family, my best friend, a group of ladies and even fellow Travel Agents. Disney ... Read more from my Disney Cruise Line story.
Disneyland Resort
Being from the East Coast my primary experience has been with Walt Disney World, however, I have been fortunate to visit Disneyland on several occasions. I have been with my daughter for a girls trip as well as several with fellow agents. It is a very different park than Walt Disney World ... Read more from my Disneyland Resort story.
La Blanc Resort Cancun, Mexico
La Blance Resort and Spa is one of the most beautiful all-inclusive resorts that I have visited. This adult only resort is very tranquil and luxurious. The gorgeous shades of blue mixed with the crisp white structures were breathtaking. The rooms were spacious and fully appointed. The mini-bar was filled daily with delicious snacks and ... Read more from my La Blanc Resort Cancun, Mexico story.
Cruisin
Reviewed By Carrie B - Hanahan, SC | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Michelle is always very professional and quick to respond. She always keeps your best interest in mind and looks to find you the best deal out there. We love booking our trips with her and wouldn't book with anyone else. She simply is the best in Charleston!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Carrie, Thank you for your kind words. It is a pleasure working with you on your family cruises. I look forward to assisting you with any future travel needs as well. Bon Voyage! Michelle
Carrie, Thank you for your kind words. It is a pleasure working with you on your family cruises. I look forward to assisting you with any future travel needs as well. Bon Voyage! Michelle
20 of 36 people found this review helpful
Professional, caring TA
Reviewed By Katie - Dothan, AL | Traveled to Western Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line
I first met Michelle via FB for a page for our first DCL. While on board she found time to have lunch with e early on to see if I needed anything and checked on us throughout our trip; mind, she wasn't our TA for this trip, just a kind soul. Well she's been my TA, and my friend, ever since. I can't recommend her highly enough.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Thank you so much Katie! I have really enjoyed our friendship and working with you and your family, even the in-laws! We have overcome many potential travel obstacles together and I look forward to being there for you with all of your future adventures! Michelle
Thank you so much Katie! I have really enjoyed our friendship and working with you and your family, even the in-laws! We have overcome many potential travel obstacles together and I look forward to being there for you with all of your future adventures! Michelle
24 of 46 people found this review helpful
My dream Alaska cruise
Reviewed By grannygrits - Charleston, SC | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Michelle was great to work with. She answered all of my questions promptly and thoroughly. Our trip went very smoothly and was wonderful!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Helen, I am so glad that the Alaska cruise and pre-cruise stay was everything that you had hoped for! I hope to have the opportunity to work with you on any future adventures. It was a pleasure. Thank you, Michelle
Helen, I am so glad that the Alaska cruise and pre-cruise stay was everything that you had hoped for! I hope to have the opportunity to work with you on any future adventures. It was a pleasure. Thank you, Michelle
25 of 49 people found this review helpful
Awesome family vacation
Reviewed By MJ - Rock Hill , SC | Traveled to St. Kitts ~ St. Kitts and Nevis ~ Caribbean
Michelle is always available and willing to help with anything during the planning of the trip. She’s still available when you’re on your trip should any problems arise.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
MJ, Thank you so much for your vote of confidence. I can't wait to plan that mother/daughter cruise with our girls! Michelle
MJ, Thank you so much for your vote of confidence. I can't wait to plan that mother/daughter cruise with our girls! Michelle
24 of 48 people found this review helpful
Bucket List Trip of a Lifetime!
Reviewed By Robin - Mt. Pleasant, SC | Traveled to Barbados ~ Caribbean
As a very busy business owner, I didn’t have time to do all the leg work to plan my trip. I have Michelle my must haves and our budget & she planned an amazing vacation to Sandals Barbados that we will ever forget! She planned out everything and we just showed up and enjoyed our trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
14 of 29 people found this review helpful
Great Experience!!!
Reviewed By Scseagirl - Charleston, sc | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
She was very expedient in response and provided exactly what we were looking for.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Thank you! It was a pleasure working with your family. I am so glad the trip was all that you had hoped it would be. I look forward to assisting you with future travel. Michelle
Thank you! It was a pleasure working with your family. I am so glad the trip was all that you had hoped it would be. I look forward to assisting you with future travel. Michelle
17 of 35 people found this review helpful
Lovely Alaskan Cruise
Reviewed By SB - Charleston, South Carolina | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Michelle is wonderful! She is contentious and always puts her clients first. We appreciate how she searches for the best deals.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Thank you Scott! I truly enjoy working with you and your family. You are always open to suggestions and I look forward to working with you for many adventures to come! Michelle
Thank you Scott! I truly enjoy working with you and your family. You are always open to suggestions and I look forward to working with you for many adventures to come! Michelle
25 of 52 people found this review helpful
Best vacation
Reviewed By Ray - Fort mill sc | Traveled to St. Martin ~ Caribbean
Excellent service
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Thank you so much Ray! I appreciate you trusting me with your family vacation. I look forward to working with you again in the future. Michelle
Thank you so much Ray! I appreciate you trusting me with your family vacation. I look forward to working with you again in the future. Michelle
21 of 44 people found this review helpful
Use a travel agent!!
Reviewed By Kim - Mt Pleasant, SC | Traveled to Ocho Rios ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Michelle provided several options that fit our parameters. She met all deadlines and was always available to answer our questions. We loved having someone in the biz to help us with everything.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Kim, Thank you so much for your kind review. It was such a treat to work with dear friends who have become my clients too! I look forward to helping you plan many future adventures. Michelle
Kim, Thank you so much for your kind review. It was such a treat to work with dear friends who have become my clients too! I look forward to helping you plan many future adventures. Michelle
20 of 43 people found this review helpful
Wonderful relaxing vacation!
Reviewed By Heather - Mt Pleasant, SC | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Michelle is highly communicative and worked tirelessly to sort through all the questions I had when we booked our first Disney cruise. We weren't sure which dates we wanted or even how many people we would have going on our cruise yet she went above and beyond in providing quotes for several different options. She made it easy by giving us several different cruises to choose from. Online sites are confusing to book yourself and Michelle can do the hard work for you without anything extra out of pocket. Why would you do it any other way?
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Heather, Thank you so much for your kind words and your repeat business. I look forward to helping you with many more adventures in the future. Michelle
Heather, Thank you so much for your kind words and your repeat business. I look forward to helping you with many more adventures in the future. Michelle
17 of 37 people found this review helpful
Great adventure !
Reviewed By Stacy - Richmond va | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Wonderful experience!!! Very impressed with the details, advice, care, and recommendations.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Stacy, Thank you so much for your kind words. It was such a wonderful experience working with you to plan a surprise cruise for your daughter and her family. I know that are so grateful and had a magical time! I look forward to working with you for all of your future travel needs. Michelle
Stacy, Thank you so much for your kind words. It was such a wonderful experience working with you to plan a surprise cruise for your daughter and her family. I know that are so grateful and had a magical time! I look forward to working with you for all of your future travel needs. Michelle
26 of 55 people found this review helpful
Incredible Disney Cruise W/Friends and Daughter
Reviewed By KellyF - Mt. Pleasant, SC | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Michelle is incredibly detail oriented. I took my daughter and her friend on a Disney cruise along with a group of close friends, and we had the time of our lives. Michelle prepared us for every moment of our exciting trip. She chose the best location on the ship. Prepared us for all the excursions and made sure we made the best of every opportunity while on board the boat. The memories we built were priceless. We enjoyed every minute, and there is no way it would have been that smooth without her in-depth knowledge of all things Disney. I just finished planning another trip with Michelle for another European cruise for this spring, and I know it will be just as eventful!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Kelly, Thank you so much for your kind words. That is high praise from someone so well traveled. I have loved working with you on all of your family adventures and look forward to many more, wherever they may take you!
Kelly, Thank you so much for your kind words. That is high praise from someone so well traveled. I have loved working with you on all of your family adventures and look forward to many more, wherever they may take you!
26 of 55 people found this review helpful
First time using a travel agent for Disney
Reviewed By MML - Mount Pleasant, SC | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Michelle responded quickly and was knowledgeable about the places we were planning to visit. This was the first time we used a travel agent for Disney and it made all the difference. It was more fun and more organized.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
10 of 24 people found this review helpful
Great Disney vacation!
Reviewed By Christy - Summerville SC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Michelle is awesome to work with! She is great at getting back to you in a timely manner and always willing to go the extra mile to answer questions. And if you are booking a trip to Disney she has a vast knowledge of the best way to enjoy every minute of your trip. I highly recommend booking your next trip with Michelle!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Thank you for the kind words Christy! It has been my pleasure to work with you, as well as your extended family, on several trips to Disney. I look forward to helping you with the next one as well. Thanks Again, Michelle
Thank you for the kind words Christy! It has been my pleasure to work with you, as well as your extended family, on several trips to Disney. I look forward to helping you with the next one as well. Thanks Again, Michelle
21 of 46 people found this review helpful
Trip that started an annual celebration
Reviewed By Scurrhams - Goose creek SC | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Michelle made everything so easy. Our time slot on travel was not that flexible and she found us a cruise that was perfect !
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Nicole, Thank you so much for your kind review. I am so happy that everything went smoothly. That makes for a great vacation! I look forward to helping you in the future with your annual celebrations. Michelle
Nicole, Thank you so much for your kind review. I am so happy that everything went smoothly. That makes for a great vacation! I look forward to helping you in the future with your annual celebrations. Michelle
19 of 43 people found this review helpful
A trip of a lifetime
Reviewed By PHattam - Omaha NE | Traveled to Mediterranean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Very responsive to my questions and did everything she could to make my vacation experience perfect.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Peggy, Thank you so much for trusting me with such a special trip. I appreciate your kind words and I look forward to working with you on many future adventures. Michelle
Peggy, Thank you so much for trusting me with such a special trip. I appreciate your kind words and I look forward to working with you on many future adventures. Michelle
28 of 61 people found this review helpful
5 Stars, Mon...
Reviewed By Sean - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Michelle did an incredible job! It took so much stress of our hands to be able to have her plan our trip for us. She was efficient, helpful and planned such a fun trip for our family. We will definitely use her again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Sean, Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so glad that you had such a stress free experience and enjoyable holiday. I look forward to working with you on many future adventures, wherever they may take you. Michelle
Sean, Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so glad that you had such a stress free experience and enjoyable holiday. I look forward to working with you on many future adventures, wherever they may take you. Michelle
16 of 38 people found this review helpful
Great Disney help
Reviewed By Momof3 - Charleston, SC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Michelle has booked out last 3 Disney vacations and was wonderful to work with. She has a wealth of knowledge about Disney and was a huge help in getting my trips set up. I highly recommend her!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Christy, Thank you for your kind words. It has been my pleasure to help you and your extended family with your Disney trips. I look forward to assisting you with many magical vacations in years to come! Michelle
Christy, Thank you for your kind words. It has been my pleasure to help you and your extended family with your Disney trips. I look forward to assisting you with many magical vacations in years to come! Michelle
19 of 45 people found this review helpful
Addicted to Disney
Reviewed By Kbjack - Columbia, SC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Michelle Whitmore has helped me plan several family trips to Disney World. She also helped my daughter's school plan their senior trip. She was able to help us with all of the aspects of our trip from hotel choice, dining plans, reservations, etc. The first year we used her we compared prices with different agencies and she got us the best value for our money. She is very knowledgeable and professional.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Awwww...Thank you for being such a loyal client! I have thoroughly enjoyed working with your family over the years to make magical Disney memories. I can't wait to start on the next one! Michelle
Awwww...Thank you for being such a loyal client! I have thoroughly enjoyed working with your family over the years to make magical Disney memories. I can't wait to start on the next one! Michelle
22 of 51 people found this review helpful
Adventures by Disney
Reviewed By Dawn - Plainfield, Illinois | Traveled to Dublin ~ Ireland ~ Europe
In 2016, Michelle helped us plan our third Adventure by Disney to Dublin, Ireland. As with our last trips, Michelle helped plan everything so that our vacation went off without a hitch. She has helped make vacation planning a very easy experience. I would recommend her to anyone looking to plan a hassle-free vacation!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Thank you Dawn! It has been my pleasure to work with you on your many Adventures by Disney travels as well as your Disney Cruises. I appreciate your loyalty and I look forward to helping you expand your world travels.
Thank you Dawn! It has been my pleasure to work with you on your many Adventures by Disney travels as well as your Disney Cruises. I appreciate your loyalty and I look forward to helping you expand your world travels.
15 of 37 people found this review helpful
The most magical trips always with Michelle.
Reviewed By Nikki - Virginia | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Love working with Michelle! She is always understanding of our needs and vacation desires.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Thank you so much! I am glad that I have been able to help you work through various travel scenarios and find just the right fit! I look forward to helping you make more family memories in the future. Michelle
Thank you so much! I am glad that I have been able to help you work through various travel scenarios and find just the right fit! I look forward to helping you make more family memories in the future. Michelle
13 of 34 people found this review helpful
Great trip!
Reviewed By Wendy - Mount Pleasant, SC | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Fantastic agent! Really works for you and knows her stuff!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Wendy, Thank you so much for your continued confidence and trust. I look forward to working with you on many more wonderful trips for you and your family. Michelle
Wendy, Thank you so much for your continued confidence and trust. I look forward to working with you on many more wonderful trips for you and your family. Michelle
17 of 42 people found this review helpful
Great trip!
Reviewed By TW - Goodyear AZ | Traveled to Disneyland ~ California ~ USA
It was very easy to reach Michelle when I had questions, she was prompt and attentive to our needs. And the added gift she gave us just because was very much appreciated. Will definitely use Michelle again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Tracy, Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure working with you and your family and I look forward to doing so for many more adventures. Michelle
Tracy, Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure working with you and your family and I look forward to doing so for many more adventures. Michelle
12 of 36 people found this review helpful
Our trips are better because of Michelle!
Reviewed By Marsh Family Madness - Midland, GA | Traveled to St. Thomas ~ Virgin Islands ~ Caribbean
Michelle has always been super helpful to me. She is extremely knowledgeable, and patient with my many questions. One thing I really like is that she doesn't always just set up what I say I want - she will make suggestions, and recommend something different when she knows that there is a better alternative. I've recommended her to multiple friends and will continue to do so!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Thank you so much for the kind words and recommendations. I love that you are open to try things that you never even knew that you wanted to do! I look forward to many more Marsh madness adventures! Again, Thank you!
Thank you so much for the kind words and recommendations. I love that you are open to try things that you never even knew that you wanted to do! I look forward to many more Marsh madness adventures! Again, Thank you!
15 of 42 people found this review helpful
Best Travel Agent Ever
Reviewed By Nikki Grepiotis - Tazewell VA | Traveled to New York City ~ New York ~ USA
This lovely lady and friend has made all of our trips magical. She is attentive to every detail and goes above and beyond in planning your family's vacation. I will continue to look to her for future vacation plans.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Michelle Whitmore responded:
Nikki, Thank you for your kind words. Who knew that being assigned as table mates on a Disney Cruise would lead to such a friendship. I'm glad that you trust me for all of your travel needs, even the last minute ones! I look forward to planning many more adventures for you. Michelle
Nikki, Thank you for your kind words. Who knew that being assigned as table mates on a Disney Cruise would lead to such a friendship. I'm glad that you trust me for all of your travel needs, even the last minute ones! I look forward to planning many more adventures for you. Michelle
23 of 61 people found this review helpful
Doing all things Disney
Michelle is our point person for all things Disney. We have used her for several Adventures By Disney (Italy and Ireland), Walt Disney World trips (even though we are annual pass holders) and Disney cruises (we are taking our son on his first cruise in May). It is so easy to reach out to her, let her know what we are wanting to do and she gets it done! If we ever stray from a Disney vacation we will still be sure to call her first. She makes it magical!
Provided by Dawn M. Plainfield, IL
Sandals Success!
I contacted Michelle for an all-inclusive getaway with my husband last fall. We didn't know where we wanted to go, we just knew we wanted outside of the "Hurricane belt". Michelle was able to make recommendations and suggestions and we finally settled on Sandals Barbados. Wow, was it a perfect trip! We already have another trip scheduled this fall for Sandals Royal Barbados. Michelle is wonderful at listening to our 'wants" and finding the perfect fit. She is our go-to girl for any travel.
Provided by Robin S. Mt. Pleasant, SC
Family Reunion Tour in Italy
We were interested in taking a guided tour of Italy and then extending our time to include a visit to family several hours away from where our tour ended last summer. Michelle was able to find the perfect guided tour for our family and organize all of the moving parts and details of our extended journey. We experienced planes, trains and tour buses and the experience was seamless! We are already planning another extended tour of Ireland and Scotland this summer with Michelle.
Provided by Dee C. Marshfield, MA