Bridget Brecheen
Bridget Brecheen
Luxury travel & River and Ocean Cruise Specialist
As a lover of travel, I have spent the past 30 years exploring and immersing myself into the places I have been. Part of the fun is how you get there. Boat, yacht, helicopter or even a seaplane. I have experienced them all. From exploring castles in Europe to making cheese high in the Alps of Switzerland, from mushing a team of dogs on the top of a glacier to diving with sharks, from exploring an active volcano to lounging on beautiful tropical white sand beaches. I am well diversified in my travel experiences. I enjoy immersing myself within the culture of each of my destinations. Whatever that region of the world is known for, I want to dive deeper and explore those things that will enrich the overall experience.
River and Ocean cruising is one of my favorite ways to travel. Unpacking once and waking up in a different port every day is a perfect way to travel. I enjoy the intimacy and luxury of a river cruise as it allows the opportunity to see so much more of the beautiful countryside while gliding down a famous river between the shores. Oceanliners have offered me the ability to visit many tropical island destinations as well as exploration cruises. I have found they are a great way to unwind as I enjoy time at sea relaxing before docking and then I am off to explore the next port of call.
I have had the privilege to travel to many countries over the years. Some I have returned to numerous times as they continue to beckon me. My grandparents immigrated to America from Italy so it seems only natural that I am drawn there. I have explored so much of this historically rich country, both in the big cities as well as the lesser known country towns, from the top by the Alps to " the bottom of the boot." In addition, I have spend a great deal of time in Spain, Switzerland and Germany. I have also traveled throughout France, Mallorca, Andorra, Great Britain, Austria, and many others.
Tropical destinations have always appealed to me. As a native born and raised San Diego, Ca. girl, I have always loved the ocean and I enjoy searching out and finding fabulous beaches. From the Hawaiian Islands to the Cayman Islands, from Turks and Caicos to Fiji, from white sands of the Maldives to the black sands on the Big Island of Hawaii,, from the orange sandy beaches of Portugal to the pink sands of the Bahamas, there is a big beautiful world out there just waiting to be explored.
As a Travel Specialist, I enjoy being a part of planning wonderful trips for my clients that will provide memories that will last a lifetime. I believe travel should include what I call the "3 E's of Excellence". Travel should be exhilarating, enjoyable and entertaining. I want to ensure that your travel experiences with me provide all of those.
I am so looking forward to helping you plan your next adventure, a trip of a lifetime, family vacation or a long weekend getaway. Please let me know how I can be "At Your Service."
Testimonies I've Received
The beautiful coast of L'Estartit, Spain
I love the World of Travel. Having the opportunity to help my clients plan incredible vacations and to play a part in helping bring joy to someone through travel is a gift.
I have traveled extensively throughout the world especially Europe, Caribbean, Hawaii, and Mexico over the past 30 years. I have completed certification programs with many of the major cruise lines as well as specialty training with Crystal, Cunard, Marriott, and Hyatt. I enjoy sharing my travel journeys with my clients and I am excited that I get to share in theirs as well.
I specialize in Luxury travel, River and Ocean Cruises. I enjoy providing exceptional service for my customers and accommodating their special requests. I look forward to being At Your Service.
My Areas of Expertise
Extremely well planned trip!
Thank you Paul and Maya for your kind review. It was a pleasure to put together your trip to Peru, and even with a change in the itinerary due to a mudslide, I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your trip. Machu Picchu is a magical place. You two were so easy to work with and I look forward to planning your next adventure with you.
Thank you Bridget!
Fantastic trip for 16 of us
Thank you so much Jean for your kind review. I truly enjoy getting to work on challenging itineraries with many moving parts. This is going to be a great time with your family celebrating your 50th anniversary. I'm delighted that you chose me to help put together this special trip for you and your family. You have been a joy to work with and I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Amazing group trip to Mexico!
I can't say enough good things about Bridget. We booked a trip for 14 people from various US cities to go to Mexico. The trip got canceled because of COVID and she had to rebook the entire thing and start over. She was patient and kept us well informed as things changed and boy did they continue to change. She found a resort that was spectacular for everyone in our group. Dreams Sands was top notch. Our son decided he would like to get married there about a month before we left and she was able to get us a complimentary wedding package at, it was amazing. I feel like we were the lucky ones to have found such an amazing person to book travel with. I highly recommend her, she was fair, honest, and took time to make sure every detail was taken care of. Above and beyond excellent service! I so appreciated her in every way!
Thank you, Maureen for your very kind review. 2020 has certainly had its challenges with COVID and your trip for your group was no exception. I appreciate your willingness to allow me to get you rebooked and I am, of course, delighted that you all had a wonderful time. It has been my pleasure to have worked with you and I certainly look forward to booking your next trip.
Our first trip outside the U.S.
Thank you so much for your kind review. I know you and your family are going to have an amazing time in Mexico at the resort you chose. I look forward to working with you again on the next getaway!
Perfect Wedding Experience
Really enjoyed Cancun trip! Aug. 2020
Thanks Scott so much for your kind review. Great testimony on the travel protection. The travel insurance offered great perks for everyone that purchased it for this trip. It certainly more than paid for itself with the cash refunds and the extra day for free!! I'm looking forward to working with you again very soon!
CANCUN AUGUST 2020- Fantastic trip
She got 16 of us booked from all different states and got my son a complimentary wedding at the resort, memories we will cherish forever.
Dreams Sands was the resort she found for us based on our travelers, the food and accommodations were excellent. Thank you for taking such good care of us, especially when the trip got changed due to COVID-19, we had an amazing time with our family & friends!
Thank you so much for the opportunity to put together this wedding in Mexico. It was my absolute pleasure. I look forward to working with you in the future.
Great experience
Thank you, Jason for your kind review. I look forward to working with you again very soon!
Excellent friendly service
Thanks so much Deb! I am thrilled to be a part of planning your European vacation. I look forward to working with you again.
The most perfect destination wedding ever!
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was my pleasure to do everything in my power to make sure Michael and Kaitlin had a magical wedding in Tulum. I would be delighted to help you with your 25th Anniversary trip to Italy, one of my favorite destinations. My mother's sister owned a travel agency in Rome for many years as well. I love referrals and look forward to helping with any future travel plans for your family and friends.
So looking forward to this new adventure!
Thank you Tony for your kind words. It's always a pleasure to find a great vacation fit for my clients. I strive to provide excellent service for my customers and I hope that I have done that for you and your wife. I look forward to planning your next adventure!
Once in a lifetime experience
She really did find the perfect vacation experience for us! We're already planning our next trip with Bridget.
Thank you, Ann, for your kind words. I am so happy that Silversea turned out to be the perfect fit for you two! I am looking forward to working with you both on the next cruise.
Best agent we could have imagined!
Thank you so much Danny for allowing me to work with you once again. I look forward to working with you and Mallory on all of your future travels.
The trip of our dreams
Ashley, Thank you so much for your very kind review. We certainly had some issues with Covid this year, but I'm so glad we were able to overcome it. I'm so delighted that you had an amazing time and your wedding pictures were beautiful. I look forward to planning more trips for you and your new hubby in the near future.
Vacation!
Thanks so much Nathan! It was my pleasure to help you plan your destination wedding to Cancun. I'm looking forward to working with you again in the future.
Amazing trip to Isreal!!
Thank you, Jeanne for your very gracious review. I am delighted that you enjoyed your trip to Israel and the tours that I planned for you. I look forward to working with you again in the near future.
Anniversary Trip
Thank you Shannon for allowing me to plan your 30th anniversary trip. I hope that you both made memories to last a lifetime! It has been my pleasure to be At Your Service!
Trip of a Lifetime!
What a pleasure it is to share my love of Alaska with you two! Such an amazing adventure you are going to have with the cruise and the Denali land tour. FYI~ I'm always willing to tag along!
Great trip for group travel to Cancun
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip, she hooked us up with a fantastic resort and we had a blast...we would definitely ask her to help us again on future travels. She went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of.
Thank you Jessica for the kind review. Covid certainly tried to mess with this trip. I'm so glad I was able to get things straightened out for everyone. It makes me so happy when I hear my clients have had a great trip. I look forward to working with you again on your next trip.
Fun times in Mexico!
Thank you, Mychal! I am so glad I was able to get everything handled, even with all of the air changes. You got to enjoy your time in Cancun and the grandparents got to enjoy the boys. Looking forward to working with you on the next trip.
Europe cruise
Thank you so much for allowing me to plan your 4 day Pre cruise stay in Rome with wonderful tours, including the day excursion down to the Amalfi Coast. I was delighted to hear that you loved your Cruise of the Greek Islands as well. I look forward to helping you plan your next adventure soon!
Great trip! No problems with connections, tours .
Thank you for your kind review. We have done Italy and Israel together. I'm looking forward to seeing what is next on the agenda. I appreciate your business!