Danielle Belyeu
Summerville, South Carolina Travel Agent
Catching the Sun Travel, an independent agent with Trips and Ships Luxury Travel, FL, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Auckland New Zealand Expert
Relaxing and enjoying New Zealand
Cue the culinary trip of a lifetime - New Zealand, a food and wine Mecca that's sure to tempt your palate and nourish your wanderlust!
Our adventure begins in the North Island, where the cosmopolitan aura of Auckland serves up delectable gastronomic experiences. Visit the bustling Viaduct Harbour for local innovations on classic dishes, or pop into the vineyards of Waiheke Island for a sip of world-class Bordeaux-style wine.
Turning our attention toward Wellington, the city’s thriving coffee culture and craft beer scene is a must-try! But we can't leave without sampling local delights at the Wellington Night Market, a gastronomic festival beneath the stars.
As we transition to the South Island, the Marlborough region dazzles with its sun-soaked vineyards. Known as the Sauvignon Blanc capital of the world, each sip of wine here is synonymous with excellence. Seafood lovers can't miss out on Kaikoura’s famous crayfish either!
We then head to Queenstown, a foodie's heaven set against a stunning mountain backdrop. Explore quaint eateries, visit local farmers’ markets, or enjoy a gourmet dining experience at the award-winning Amisfield Bistro, known for its farm-to-table menu and renowned Pinot Noir.
Let's not forget Dunedin's exceptional craft beer tradition and Otago's stunning wineries, which warrant a definitive detour for their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
However, true food and wine lovers will concede that flavors aren't only limited to taste but extend to the beauty of landscapes, the warmth of locals, and the narratives each bite and sip carries. In New Zealand, every gastronome can find the real essence of their love for food and wine. With Catching the Sun Travel's bespoke culinary itineraries, your culinary journey through New Zealand promises to be an epicurean delight!
My Areas of Expertise
The best trip ever!!
Reviewed By D. Ware - SC | Traveled to Lisbon ~ Portugal ~ Europe
Amazing! The absolute best trip ever! The best part of our trip was having someone else make the arrangements which decreased the stress immensely.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Amazing Trip!
Reviewed By K&J - SC | Traveled to London ~ England ~ Europe
Danielle goes above and beyond for her clients. When we were leaving London she was up at 3am making sure we got to the airport on time. This included: knowing where to go for check in, how to get through customs, security, and getting to the right terminal for leaving. She also made last minute flight changes to reduce the lay over time between flights. Her words, " I did not want Keith and Jondalyn sitting in the airport all day.” We not only left on time. Our travel time was reduced by 3-4 hours. She always made timely responses to questions and made it easy to understand. I look forward to recommending her to others. Appreciate her professionalism and expertise in traveling/vacation planning
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
I had a great time!
Reviewed By Patricia B. - New York | Traveled to Budapest ~ Hungary ~ Europe
Amazing!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Danielle did an outstanding job
Reviewed By Harl & Betsy Porter - Summerville, SC | Traveled to Africa
Danielle did an outstanding job of preparing us for outstanding trip. The best part of my trip was seeing the elephants in their natural environment and outstanding Safari rooms. Danielle selected the Safari for us. Outstanding trip selection/planning. Outstanding "hand holding" during trip. Highly recommend. Will use her for future trips.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
The absolute best trip ever!
Reviewed By Rene C. - Newark, NJ | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
We loved Seattle. The care and professional assistance Danielle provided. The checkin, updates and reservations allowed us to enjoy our vacation worryfree. All of our arrangements were spot on. We had a full day wait for our flight home. Danielle provided us with many doable options and entry to the sky lounge. It was all very pleasant and professional. I suggest Danielle be our personal tour guide... Our trip was well planned and worryfree. I'm not sure how I traveled before Danielle was recommended to me. I have recommended her services to many of my friends and family.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
I had a great time!
Reviewed By Joane - Newark, NJ | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
everything was taken care of by you. You were always available to answer any questions or concerns. The trip was stress free. Your attention to details allowed us to truly enjoy not only our recent trip to Seattle & Alaska but also Hawaii earlier this year. The suggestions you made about taking advantage of Port Valet and the airport lounge was a game changer. It was so easy not having to worry about lugging around our luggage while waiting for our flight back home later that night. Danielle truly has a eye for details. This is the third time I've used her services and she has made my travels care free. She's alway available to answer any question or address any concerns. I highly recommend her services.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Fantastic Trip!
Reviewed By Darryl & Tangi - NC | Traveled to Europe
Everything was explained. I was made aware specifically of the trip in detail. The pre-planned tours, especially the Louvre tour. The most important thing we were happy about our trip was being checked on each time we were at a different location. Danielle checked to see if there were any issues or questions. You did a fantastic job. We were very impressed and happy with our vacation.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
The absolute best trip ever!
Reviewed By Cindy - Alabama | Traveled to Europe
I would say the best part of the trip was your attentiveness (awareness) as we travelled. We were 6-7 hours ahead of your local time but we never felt like you were not there with us. You would send us changes to platforms before we knew of the changes. And we were literally standing on the platform, real-time. And for this being our first international travel experience, knowing you were ‘there’ was priceless! I loved every minute of our European experience. I will absolutely book with you again. Keep doing what you're doing!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
I had a great time!
Reviewed By L. Lawton - Florida | Traveled to Caribbean
Just an overall wonderful experience minus the stress because Danielle took care of that for us. Arranging flights despite the hurricane coming and keeping us posted all the way. Working in the early morning hours to tends to our needs and her timely responses to our questions. You're a gem Danielle and I have already recommended and will keep recommending you to my friends.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
I love Celebrity!
Reviewed By M. Hubbard - Florida | Traveled to Caribbean
I definitely recommend for anyone's traveling needs. All of the extra perks she gave me and I absolutely loved sailing on Celebrity Beyond. Danielle is the BEST travel agent! I had done all of my research beforehand and even though I'm mature, Danielle made sure everything was taken care for me as well as my daughter who was my support rock. Loved the Brightline train. Thanks for all your help!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
The absolute best trip ever!
Reviewed By T. Fowler - Leeds, AL | Traveled to Switzerland ~ Europe
Thank you for being so available during this whole process. Thanks so much! The only thing I wish I had known was to pack more body wash. The best part of my trip was seeing all of my destinations (France, Switzerland and Italy). You did a fantastic job!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Wonderful Anniversary Trip!
Reviewed By K. Davis - NJ | Traveled to Europe
She had an app that was functional and easy to navigate. It had all our required information we needed for each day of our trip. The best part of the trip was the beautiful quaint European hotels, the food and the site vists. I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Greece Anniversary Trip
Reviewed By S & E - Charlotte NC | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
It was absolutely the best. When we started panicking, she was accessible. She helped us in all areas, we called her our best little stalker ever! Any issues we had, she was right there for us. Loved the hotel and now that she knows our preferences, we are looking forward to our next trip. She did an amazing job in all she did in putting this trip together for our family. We are very happy with Danielle!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Normandy and Paris Trip
Reviewed By Mike - Michigan | Traveled to France ~ Europe
Just a quick note to thank you for all of your help with the France trip. We had a fantastic time and all of your recommendations were spot on! Really happy we visited much of Northern France. Merci Beaucoup!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
First cruise with Virgin Voyages
Reviewed By W. Davis - Alabama | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
We had a wonderful time. The Brightline train experience was great. The train left on time, it was clean and the food service in the station and on board was outstanding. The cruise was better than expected and the disembarking was very smooth. Thank you for your help! I’ll be a repeat customer and will definitely send referrals.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Hawaii Girls Trip
Reviewed By R. C. - NJ | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
From planning to execution Danielle made the trip simple for us. She dotted every "i" crossed every "t" to assure a great experience. During the trip we there was an incident. She walked us through what was to be done, she took care of all insurance issues. She checked on us daily. I have made my own travel plans in the past, no more. I have found a gem and will hold on tightly to her. The app made communication simple.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
French Riviera cruise
Reviewed By Kimball - Summerville SC | Traveled to France ~ Europe
Danielle provided us a great trip we were a little unsure of at first but it turned out to be a destination that we enjoyed immensely.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Danielle Belyeu responded:
Thank you so much Kim & Sybil. It was so wonderful being able to share this experience with you both.
Thank you so much Kim & Sybil. It was so wonderful being able to share this experience with you both.