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Gina Porter

Dallas, Texas Travel Agent
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Gina Porter

Dallas, Texas Travel Agent
Gina Porter, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
18 Reviews | 100% Recommended
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Africa/Safari Specialist


When you travel to Africa, something special happens.  Last year, I had the honor to attend We Are Africa,  an exclusively travel marketplace for luxury Africa travel brands and buyers from around the world.  In addition to the three days of meeting one on one with the top safari outfitters, lodges and hotels in Africa, I went on my first safari near Kruger National Park. I then spent time on the Zimbabwe River in Zambia.  I fell in love with Africa and came home transformed.  Although I have designed many itineraries to Africa, I decided after my trip to become a specialist.  Now, the trips I plan are even more elevated. I want to help you discover Africa.

CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

Certified ASTA Travel Agent
Certified Luxury Travel Specialist
Circle of Excellence 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Classic Star Performer 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 201
CTA (Certified Travel Associate)
Nexion Alchemist in Luxury Travel, 2017

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My Reviews

Rating: 5 18 Reviews | 100% Recommended

A trip like no other

Reviewed By Jana - Texas | Traveled to London ~ England ~ Europe
My family has taken many vacations and work trips under the planning of Gina Porter at Far and Away -they have all been wonderful. Her suggestions of where to go, what to see and what to do have been spot on. Also, Gina has given us so many 'insights' that other travelers may not know-which enhanced our trips, such as since my passion is collecting handbags, Gina arranged for me to visit a designer handbag factory while traveling abroad. Her personal touches are great. Our family would be lost without her knowledgeable planning.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
26 of 39 people found this review helpful
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The best experience!

Reviewed By E - Atlanta, GA | Traveled to St. Barthelemy Island ~ St. Barthelemy ~ Caribbean
Gina is outstanding! She takes the necessary time to understand the experience I am looking for, plans accordingly with excellent options, and ultimately ensures all aspects of the trip exceed expectations.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
29 of 48 people found this review helpful
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London was the best trip I've e ear taken

Reviewed By Jbro - Dallas, Texas | Traveled to London ~ England ~ Europe
Our family has enlisted Gina as our travel professional for years-two honeymoons for our children, many family vacations, many work/groups trips and several intimate vacations for just my husband and me. They've all been great. My most favorite thing about Gina's bookings are the 'secret' treasures she books for us. Things that the masses know nothing about. I particularly loved our trip to London and staying at The Goring-just magical.
We really allow Gina to guide us on what to do while on a trip-because she's proven to be so proficient in her travel knowledge. I feel blessed to have her help us.

Jana Brosin
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
22 of 36 people found this review helpful
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The best honeymoon imaginable!

Reviewed By Amanda - Dallas, Texas | Traveled to St. Barthelemy ~ Caribbean
Gina planned our honeymoon to St. Barth's and it was BEYOND incredible! She researched all available hotels on the island and narrowed it down to three perfect options (across three different price ranges) - we are officially obsessed with our hotel, Chevel Blanc!

She booked flights (with connections / transfers perfectly coordinated), arranged our rental car, made dinner reservations and even planned a private dinner on the beach one evening. All of these details were housed on her easy-to-navigate mobile app, which made it completely stress free for us as we traveled.

Gina was a true advisor, helping ensure we made the best use of our time on the island. She knew the best restaurants, shopping, activities, and more! It would've been impossible to research these details on our own.

We are already talking about our next trip and will absolutely book through Gina and Far & Away Travel!

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
23 of 38 people found this review helpful
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A wonderful anniversary trip

Reviewed By Betsy - Darien, CT | Traveled to Jumby Bay Island ~ Antigua & Barbuda ~ Caribbean
Gina is very knowledgeable, professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. She considers all details. She often knows and anticipates her clients' needs before they do- at least that has been our experience. We have worked with Gina for anniversary trips, family trips and girls' weekends. She has handled each trip with expertise! Love, love her!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
24 of 41 people found this review helpful
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Wonderful family vacation!

Reviewed By Isabel - Dallas, TX | Traveled to Isla Mujeres ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
My family worked with Gina to plan a fabulous beach vacation to Isla Mujeres over New Year's Eve. The tiny island was enchanting and fun to explore. With a large family (mom, dad and four kids over the age of 19) there were plenty of activities to keep us entertained. We relaxed on the beach, cooled off in our rental home pool, walked straight down the rocks of our rental home to snorkle, swam with dolphins, danced in the town square and much more. Since the island is small, golf carts are used as the main form of transportation. The restaurants (and margaritas!) were so great that we asked one of the dinner spots for their cookbook. The rental home was large enough for everyone to have their own space and the living areas/kitchen made it easy to cook while enjoying together time. All in all, Gina made our first family vacation in a long time a trip we will never forget!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
19 of 33 people found this review helpful
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Work and Pleasure

Reviewed By Will - darien, ct | Traveled to Australia ~ Australia & New Zealand
Actually our trip covered much of the Far East, ending in Australia. Finding a good business fair package is always difficult, especially with meeting time requirements. Gina did an excellent job of putting together the fair packages to give us the flexibility we needed at a better cost than from standard airline packages. She was sensitive to our hotel needs and all of our rooms were upgraded and first class. Overall the trip went through without a hitch and we got our business done with time to spare for favorite personal activities.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
20 of 35 people found this review helpful
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Florida WDW Fun

Reviewed By TravelswithBaggage - Seguin, Texas | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Gina totally prepared us, from shuttles to rooms, passes, dining reservations, tips and tricks for the parks, proper attire. She had us ready to enjoy everything that she had set up for us. All we had to do was show up and have fun. Will definitely ask her to book next trips for us!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Gina Porter responded:
We love helping "Magic" happen. Thanks for being our first departure in 2021!! Looking forward to new adventures in the future. Thanks so much for trusting us. - Gina
12 of 20 people found this review helpful
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Best Couples Trip

Reviewed By Marnie - San Antonio | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Gina has planned family trips as well as girls' weekend trips and couples trips both within the states and abroad. She has never disappointed. We have traveled on a budget as well as luxuriously. She has graciously accommodated our requests which have not always been easy. Gina is happy to make suggestions as to venues and will plan to the last detail if desired. She has been spot on with her recommendations as to tours, guides, and restaurants,as well as flexibility for 'down time' which we have to be encouraged to take when attempting to 'fit it all in!' Gina always does a wrap up call when we return to hear the peaks and pits of the trip. I appreciate this as it helps her take the best of her trips for future recommendations. I recommend Gina without reservation!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
25 of 46 people found this review helpful
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Fabulous & worry free vacations!

Reviewed By Claire - Dallas, Texas | Traveled to Mexico
Every trip Gina has put together for us has been fabulous. Every detail is taken care of from A to Z, which makes traveling and our vacations so relaxing. We do not have to worry about a thing when Gina plans our trips, which is wonderful. We will absolutely use Gina when planning ALL our future vacations!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
18 of 32 people found this review helpful
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So glad we used Gina!

Reviewed By mschneider - Charlotte, NC | Traveled to Napa Valley ~ California ~ USA
Gina went above and beyond to help us plan our trip to Napa Valley. She asked us questions about how we like to travel, what our ideal day looks like, our interests, etc. Our trip perfectly aligned everything we said.
She also connected us with a local travel agent in Napa to set up our winery tours. They were also great and happy to assist us. They reached out to us when we landed and let us know that they were there for any help or recommendations.
As we had previously been to Napa, we had some idea of what to expect but the attention to detail and spot-on recommendations surpassed our expectations.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Gina Porter responded:
Thank you so much Madison for your kind words!! We love working with you and so happy you enjoyed your trip to the wine country. We have the best partners and new you would be happy their tours. We look forward to working with you on your next adventure. Thanks again from everyone at GG Luxury Travel!!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Spring Break Fun

Reviewed By kim - Dallas, Texas | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Amazing! Gina thought of everything...the resort was well prepared for our arrival and stay. Nothing was missed!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Gina Porter responded:
Thanks you so much. We really enjoyed making this trip special for your family and friends. We love helping you create memories through travel.
9 of 17 people found this review helpful
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We didn't want our trip to end!

Reviewed By B&B Harvey - The Woodlands, TX | Traveled to Portugal ~ Europe
Gina took the time to visit with us about our travel hopes. She asked probing questions, offered some initial suggestions, listened to our concerns and wants, and planned an incredible experience based on our conversation.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Truly Spectacular Travel Professional!

Reviewed By Happy Travelers - Dallas, Texas | Traveled to Venice ~ Italy ~ Europe
Our latest experience working with Gina to plan our vacation itinerary was fabulous. The hotel recommendations, restaurant suggestions , transport details and planned activities were amazing. Our plans included multiple stops in Italy and Switzerland. The itinerary details and documentation were flawless and so easy to access through the easy-to-use app. We were particularly impressed by the ideal locations of each of our hotels, the great mix of tours and excursions, and the varied experiences at restaurants offering local cuisine and great settings. Our four-hour private boat trip on Lake Como took home the prize among the incredible experiences we enjoyed.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Gina Porter responded:
Thank you for your kind words. We think the world of you too and love helping you make memories through travel.
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Best Honeymoon Ever

Reviewed By Tyler Smith - Edmond, OK | Traveled to Fiji ~ South Pacific
Gina was excellent! She has planned multiple family trips for us in the past and was the perfect person to trust with our honeymoon. She checked in with us the day before we left and the day we left to make sure there were no issues at the airport. She made buying trip insurance easy and was always keeping us up to date on COVID changes with our destination. Couldn't have asked for better help with our trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Gina Porter responded:
Congratulations on your wedding and THANK YOU for trusting us to help you with your spectacular honeymoon in Fiji. We love working with you and your family and look forward to the next adventures ahead.
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
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Rafting in the Canyonlands!

Reviewed By Amy - Dallas, TX | Traveled to Colorado River ~ On the River ~ At Sea
Gina is thorough at completing all the details for an adventure so that I can just go and enjoy it! And, she is professional, pleasant, and fun.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
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Another Amazing Adventure

Reviewed By Jojo - Guntersville, Alabama | Traveled to San Pedro ~ Belize ~ Central America
We have taken several trips a year with Gina since 2013 and we have not had a single disappointing adventure! Every one of them has gone above and beyond our expectations. If something unforeseen occurs (delayed flights) she is spot on with helping to get things settled. The best of the best!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
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Christmas Vacation Tradition Continues!

Reviewed By lmkennedy - Frisco, TX | Traveled to Mexico
Gina is amazing! We have been working with her for almost 10 years. She is responsible for some of our most special family memories. Our most recent experience with Gina was planning our family Christmas trip to Myakoba. We were beyond thankful for the time away and that our Christmas vacation tradition could continue, in spite of CV19.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Gina Porter responded:
Thank you so much Leah. Your family is AMAZING as well. We love helping you create special memories. Looking forward to adventures in 2021!
5 of 14 people found this review helpful
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