Cheri Smith
Portage, Michigan Travel Agent
Wishes and Waves Travel LLC, an independent agent with Travel Leaders Roswell, GA
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Crafting Extraordinary Travel Experiences
Navigating the intricacies of travel planning can be a daunting task for many. As a seasoned professional with a keen eye for detail, I understand the importance of crafting seamless and unforgettable experiences. Let me alleviate the stress by leveraging my extensive knowledge and expertise to curate a dream vacation tailored to your unique interests, budget, and wanderlust. From the enchanting landscapes of the Middle East to the untamed beauty of safari adventures, my offerings span across a diverse array of global destinations. Whether it's a leisurely cruise, a luxurious resort stay in the Caribbean, Mexico, or Hawaii, or an enchanting visit to the magical realms of Disney and Universal, I cater to a wide spectrum of clientele, from couples seeking romance to intrepid solo travelers and dynamic groups of all sizes. No matter the scale, I am committed to personalizing your journey to ensure every member of your group enjoys an extraordinary and unforgettable experience.
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Resort Spotlight: Couples Tower Isle
In July 2020, I had the pleasure of staying at Couples Tower Isle. This beautiful all-inclusive, adults-only, couples hotel is located in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. This property was built in 1949 and was the first resort built on Jamaica’s undeveloped north coast. In 1978, the founder, Abraham Issa introduced the “all-inclusive, ... Read more from my Resort Spotlight: Couples Tower Isle story.
One of the best travel agents I have booked with
Reviewed By Melissa - Grand Rapids, MI | Traveled to Montego Bay ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Cheri goes above and beyond for her customers and it is greatly appreciated. Our trip to Montego Bay was simply amazing! I'm ready to book my next trip??????
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Amazing Trip!
Reviewed By Steph - Portage, Michigan | Traveled to Mexico ~ Mexico
Wishes and Waves Travel was amazing to work with. Cheri took care of all the details, ensured we were prepared for the trip, and even lent us some supplies! She goes the extra mile and saved us money. I won't book a vacation without her ever again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
Trip to Vegas!
Reviewed By Kara - Michigan | Traveled to Las Vegas ~ Nevada ~ USA
Las Vegas was our first booking with Cheri. We wanted someone to do our ground work with ease and confidence. We definitely got that. Poor Cheri, though! I had so many picky/silly questions after not traveling for years and she was super cool and quick about answering everything for us. Our trip exceeded expectations with airfare and accommodations. We would absolutely use Cheri again for travel!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
Awesome!
Reviewed By Lettica - Grand Rapids, MI | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Cheri, was so awesome with getting everything together for our Jamaica trip, even down to the last min things. My husband and I booked our anniversary trip with her also. I highly recommend her, she’s very patient and understanding.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Multiple Disney Trips!
Reviewed By Michelle - Milwaukee, WI | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
It's been wonderful working with Cheri! We've been fortunate enough to plan two Disney trips, during a pandemic, and couldn't have done it without her. She was there for us every step of the way, from early morning reservations to late night/last minute questions. Her knowledge of the parks, tips she passed along and in general, any recommendations she was able to provide, were invaluable. Cheri was always professional and answered questions in a timely manner. We loved working with her and will definitely utilize her again for future family vacations. Thank you for all of the wonderful Disney / family memories!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Perfect first trip to Disneyland!
Reviewed By Nilou M - Sherman Oaks, CA | Traveled to Disneyland ~ California ~ USA
Cheri is the best! She’s super knowledgeable about all things Disney (Land and World)!! She can plan everything up to and including the tiniest details of your trip. She’s got a TON of tips and tricks and suggestions to make your visit magical. She even checked in with me right before our visit to make sure I was all set and see if I had any questions. It was our first trip with a baby and I was nervous but she walked me through every details, suggested what to pack, what to do and how to make the most of our trip. 100% recommend using Cheri for all your travel needs!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
awesome trip to Universal Studios
Reviewed By Jennifer, S - Portage, MI | Traveled to Universal Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
My family had an awesome trip to Universal Studios through Cheri and we all loved it! We had great advice from Cheri on where to stay, where to eat, and what to do. I could not have done it without her! I loved all the little details of what to look for, especially with all the Harry Potter parks because that is what we were most excited about. It was one of our best vacations ever! I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Best Disney Trip!
Reviewed By Shannon - Grand Rapids, MI | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Cheri led the planning of our family trip to Disney and she was AMAZING! Her attention-to-detail and park + resort knowledge was stellar! We highly recommend her!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Weekend in Las Vegas
Reviewed By Sherry - Michigan | Traveled to Las Vegas ~ Nevada ~ USA
Cheri Smith was excellent to work with. Answered our questions and provided us with all the necessary information for our trip. Also followed up with us to see if we had any concerns. Enjoyed our trip. Would use Cheri's services again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Disney Expert
Reviewed By Highly Recommend - Madison, WI | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Cheri is amazing and such an expert when it comes to Disney. She was so very helpful and even took time out of her own trip to assist us with a last minute schedule change. I highly recommend.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Cheri made our Christmas vacation magical
Reviewed By The Dickinson Family - Portage, MI | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Working with Cheri was the best! She helped us plan a last minute Disney World Christmas vacation. We choose to stay at Disney’s Coronado Springs resort. Let me tell you it did not disappoint! Cheri recommend that we add the Genie+ to our vacation package to make our wait times to rides and attractions much easier. It was very easy to use on the My Disney Experience app. It really did help and we got to ride and see everything we wanted. We also enjoyed having the opportunity to hop from park to park to see nightly shows. We also really enjoyed adding the photo package to our vacation. The cast members really made taking pictures so much fun and we really enjoyed having videos and photos from rides and attractions.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Excellent vacation!
Reviewed By Warden0204 - Rockford , MI | Traveled to Montego Bay ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Cheri leaves absolutely no detail undone. If you take the time to read the information that she will provide you, there will be detailed information from the time you leave your home, arrive and enter the airport, what to expect on the plane, and once you land, what gate your connecting flight is, if you have one, along with a diagram that details approximately how far your next departing gate is. Where the bathrooms are in the airport and which ones are clean which ones are dirty. Where to pick up your transportation etc. etc. I’ve never had a travel agent as detailed and thorough as Cheri. She is absolutely heads and shoulders above any other travel agent I have had experience with. You can tell just by talking with Cheri, she has a passion to help people. If you want to have a smooth and stress-free vacation, give Cheri a try, just once and you will be hooked! Take my word for it, this travel agent is unbelievable!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 18 people found this review helpful
Thank you so much for helping us!
Reviewed By Shanda - Grand Rapids, MI | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Cheri is a PATIENT, professional and exceptional travel agent. She was attentive to the numerous inquiries/questions we had for our trip. She provided detailed itineraries, information and tips for travel. I highly recommend utilizing her services.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Disney with a toddler
Reviewed By Sarah F - Tampa, FL | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Our trip was absolutely magical thanks to Cheri. Taking a toddler to Disney for the first time is overwhelming and she helped to break down all the information for us so we could create a plan that worked for our family. She was patient when we made changes throughout the process and gave us invaluable insight that I wouldn't have otherwise received. She was very communicative and made sure we were set with every detail along the way. I felt prepared and was able to enjoy the trip rather than stress about all the details. I highly recommend her services! I look forward to planning the next vacation with her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
First time cruisers
Reviewed By Jenni Lee - Temecula, CA | Traveled to Mexico
Cheri booked our first cruise for us. She was extremely knowledgeable!!! Her blog had tons of great information that helped us get the most out of our cruise. Lots of tips that we would have never known about before hand. I would highly recommend her services if you want to avoid searching the multitudes of confusing booking websites. She saved me time and money!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 13 people found this review helpful