Emily Gaddini
Poplar Grove, Illinois Travel Agent
Travelmation LLC, an independent agent with Travelmation, FL, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
Email Me
Cruise aficionado!
Do you love seeing many destinations on a vacation, but hate unpacking in new hotels every night? Do you like vacations where you can relax in the sun, but still enjoy seeing the sites and being active? Do you like vacations with your whole family but have trouble entertaining both the kids and the grandparents? If so, cruising might be just the thing for you!
Cruising is a great way to make all family members happy! There is so much to do and so many ports to explore on a cruise ship! I still remember the awe in my children's face the first time we entered a cruise ship. They couldn't believe all the activities, food, and entertainment to explore in the middle of the ocean! Endless ice cream cones helped their wonder, too!
While I have sailed on a variety of of cruise lines, I have also had the pleasure of planning cruise vacations for friends and family! I would be thrilled to help you plan your family's cruise on any major cruise line.
My Areas of Expertise
Universal Pro
Reviewed By S.W. - Beloit, WI | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
My family and I had a great trip to Universal with Emily’s help and expertise. My kids love Harry Potter, and Emily had so many tips to share for our visit to Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. We had a great hotel within walking distance with express passes for less than we would have paid if we bought the express by itself. Very knowledgeable about Universal!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Antigua Here We Come!
Reviewed By Gigi3 - Belvidere, IL | Traveled to Antigua & Barbuda ~ Caribbean
Emily is so easy to work with. She is very knowledgeable about many places and if she hasn’t been there she is quick to research. She also works very quickly. Even during a holiday weekend she answered our questions and helped get us booked in just a few days. Thanks Emily!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
A dream trip!
Reviewed By Beth - Bourbonnais, IL | Traveled to Hilton Head Island ~ South Carolina ~ USA
Emily planned a girls trip that was truly a dream for me. It was so fun and beautiful and she planned out every detail perfectly.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Girls Trip
Reviewed By Jess - Rockford, IL | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Emily was great to work with!! She gave us several options and was very patient while we decided which one was best for us. We ultimately booked a cruise!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
All-inclusive is my new vacation requirement
Reviewed By sMcG - Poplar Grove, IL | Traveled to Mexico
Super helpful and detail oriented! She even researched the construction at the property and read the reviews to ensure nothing impacted my vacation!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Stress Free Vacation!
Reviewed By Autumn - Silver Lake, Wisconsin | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Emily has booked multiple vacations for our family with the most recent being a Disney World stay. She takes all of the stress of planning a vacation out of the equation! I couldn’t recommend her enough. Thanks, Emily!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Amazing Family Trip
Reviewed By Val - Belvidere, IL | Traveled to Universal Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
My family and I had an amazing experience at Universal Studios last year, thanks to the exceptional service provided by Emily. From the beginning to the end of our trip, she went above and beyond to make sure everything was enjoyable and stress-free. Emily's knowledge of the park's attractions and accommodations was phenomenal. She helped me create an itinerary tailored to my family's interests and ensured that we didn't miss out on any must-see attractions. Her expertise allowed us to make the most of our time at the park. Emily was also committed to getting us the best deals available and was always ready to provide answers to any questions we had. We highly recommend her to anyone planning a trip to Universal Studios. Her dedication, expertise, and advice ensured a seamless vacation experience for our family.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Great fall trip
Reviewed By Becky - Minnesota | Traveled to Mackinac Island ~ Michigan ~ USA
Excellent choices and personal knowledge
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Best trip!
Reviewed By Rachel - Poplar Grove, IL | Traveled to Universal Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
"Emily shared her knowledge of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter when we were planning our Universal trip!" Emily's knowledge of the parks was extremely helpful with navigating the parks and she had many helpful tips to make our experience enjoyable!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
BEST girls Fall trip
Reviewed By Juls - Garden Prairie, Il | Traveled to Michigan ~ USA
It was a pleasure to work with Emily! I had reached out to her regarding ideas for a fall girls trip! She had great ideas and helped us plan the perfect trip!! She created a wonderful detailed itinerary for us with lots of fun suggestions! She booked amazing accommodations for us also! Our hotel in Traverse City was top notch and then she secured the perfect room for us at the Grand Hotel on Mackinaw Island! It was a beautiful room with a view of the grounds: pool and the lake!! Our last night there we witnessed an incredible full moon over the lake!! Emily was always reachable and stayed in touch constantly! The day before we left she dropped off a FUN " road trip" goodie bag! I will definitely recommend Emily to my family and friends and will continue to use her top notch expertise in my future travels!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
An Unforgettable Christmas in New York
Reviewed By Lori - Orlando, Florida | Traveled to New York City ~ New York ~ USA
Our girls trip to New York was nothing less than exceptional. From booking flights to reserving one of a kind experiences, Emily's expertise in vacation planning was clearly evident. Although our trip was only a few days, Emily made sure every day was packed with an exciting itinerary and even included restaurant stops making it easy to simply enjoy the experience. If you are considering travel, book with Emily!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Perfect Family Vacay
Reviewed By Sara - Poplar Grove, Illinois | Traveled to Turks and Caicos Islands ~ Caribbean
Booking with Emily turned out to be the best decision we made in planning the perfect family vacation! She outlined every available option that worked for our budget and sent us a personalized itinerary to ensure that we had everything we needed to travel. Truly the best!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
40th Birthday Cruise
Reviewed By Megan - Belvidere, IL | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Emily did a stellar job planning our trip! My friends and I celebrated our 40th birthday with a cruise. She handled all the details, from the flights and shuttles to picking out the perfect ship! She is thoughtful, truly listens to her clients’ needs, and great at communication. I’d highly recommend her if you are looking to plan a worry free trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Universal family vacation
Reviewed By Jenny - Rockford IL | Traveled to Universal Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Emily helped plan our family trip to Universal Studios. We stayed on site and had express passes with our hotel stay which saved us lots of money! The kids had a great time at the parks and resorts thanks to her insider tips. She was an awesome source for all things Harry Potter- my grandsons even had an amazing magical photo shoot in Diagon Alley! We had a great trip, and will continue to book with her - Can’t wait for our next trip - a family cruise!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Memorable, marvelous Munich!!
Reviewed By Our marvelous trip to Munich - Naples, Florida | Traveled to Munich ~ Germany ~ Europe
Emily helped me plan a marvelous trip to Munich with my daughter in laws! We had never been to Germany before and Emily helped eliminate all the uncertainty surrounding this trip. Emily planned our itinerary from our train tickets and schedule to a one day bus tour to Salzburg, Austria! Her knowledge of the area and all the attractions put us at ease and made this trip thoroughly enjoyable. We will definitely utilize Emily's expertise in planning our next trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends