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John Miller

Catonsville, Maryland Travel Agent
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John Miller

John Miller

Catonsville, Maryland Travel Agent
Freestate Travel LLC, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, FL, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
28 Reviews | 100% Recommended
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Specializing in European Travel & Cruises

As an avid traveler, I have in-depth knowledge and experience with travel to Europe (both land trips and river cruises), as well as ocean cruises across the globe. My services are best suited for individuals, couples, families, or groups that need a little extra help researching and organizing their travel plans, or are just unsure of where to start. By listening to what you like (or don’t like), as well as your desires for upcoming travel, I will help guide you to booking a trip that meets, and hopefully exceeds, your expectations. See below to read more about each of my specialties.

My Travel Specialties

European River Cruise Specialist

Regensburg, Germany
I am a frequent traveler, with a passion for Europe and river cruising. I find river cruising to be a perfect fusion of exploration, comfort, and cultural immersion. I’ve personally sailed on 10 river cruises with a variety of cruise lines ... Read more from my European River Cruise Specialist bio.

European Travel Specialist

Strasbourg, France
I am passionate about exploring the diverse and enchanting wonders of Europe. Whether it’s an immersive getaway to a city or region, or a multi-city jaunt across the continent, my extensive personal travel and in-depth training provide me with the knowledge ... Read more from my European Travel Specialist bio.

Worldwide Cruise Expert

Sunset as a cruise ship departs port
With a passion for exploration and adventure, and a heart fueled by curiosity, I am your ultimate guide to exploring the world by ship. Specializing in worldwide cruises, my extensive knowledge of global destinations and cruising options is unparalleled. My clients ... Read more from my Worldwide Cruise Expert bio.

Custom Trip Planning

Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
With a passion for travel myself, I understand and appreciate what it means to create unforgettable journeys tailored to your unique desires. I don't believe in cookie-cutter vacations. Each traveler is unique, with distinct tastes and preferences. I pride myself on crafting ... Read more from my Custom Trip Planning bio.

My Travel Stories

Silent Night Cathedral, Oberndorf, Austria
Christmas Market River Cruise

Fire & Sunset Soirées on Virgin Voyages

I've recently returned from a 4-night cruise with Virgin Voyages (February 2023). This was my very first cruise with Virgin, so I was intrigued by how they'd position themselves in the market as the only adults only (18+) mass market cruise line.

Background

Have you heard about the newest cruise line, Virgin Voyages? ... Read more from my Fire & Sunset Soirées on Virgin Voyages story.

My Reviews

Rating: 5 28 Reviews | 100% Recommended

Perfect Trip to Lisbon

Reviewed By David - Catonsville, MD | Traveled to Lisbon ~ Portugal ~ Europe
John at Freestate Travel put together the perfect trip to Lisbon, Portugal for us back in February 2020. Our hotel was in a great central location, on a quiet square with many local restaurants. We had a wonderful time exploring the city and beyond. We enjoyed all of the must-see sights in Lisbon, got in all our steps by taking walking tours of the different Lisbon neighborhoods, rode the famous trolleys and funiculars, and went on fantastic day trips to Sintra, Cabo da Roca, Cascais, and Belem. I highly recommend John and Freestate Travel for your future travel plans!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thank you, David! I appreciate your five star review and look forward to planning many more trips for you.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Amazing!

Reviewed By Matt - Catonsville, MD | Traveled to Turks and Caicos Islands ~ Caribbean
John and Freestate Travel were amazing to work with and helped us plan a long overdue vacation. From the moment we contacted John, he went out of his way to provide us with amazing service and made planning this trip a breeze. John was super communicative throughout the process and used his expertise and experience to provide us with travel options that fell in line with our needs. We had an amazing vacation in Turks and Caicos, the resort was great and all the transportation and logistics that John provided for us were seamless. If you are looking for a travel agent that can take care of all your needs, look no further than John at Freestate Travel. We will definitely be using him again for future trips!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thank you for the very kind review. I enjoyed working with you, and am thrilled you both had a great time in Turks and Caicos. Looking forward to working with you again on any future trips!
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Very Responsive & Helpful

Reviewed By Paul - Catonsville, MD | Traveled to Portugal ~ Europe
We really appreciated John's help in planning our trip. He was very responsive and helpful every step of the way and we would recommend his services to anyone planning a trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks for the kind words and recommendation. I thoroughly enjoyed working with both of you, and am thrilled you enjoyed the trip!
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Great Time in Nashville

Reviewed By Kristin - Fallston, MD | Traveled to Nashville ~ Tennessee ~ USA
John at Freestate Travel put together the perfect trip to Nashville, Tennessee for us in December 2021. Our hotel was in a great location downtown with many local restaurants within walking distance. We had a wonderful time exploring the city by foot and electric scooters. We enjoyed all of the must-see sights in Nashville: backstage tour at The Grand Ole Opry, The Opry’s first ever Country Christmas Concert, The Ryman Auditorium tour, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and numerous local breweries! I highly recommend John and Freestate Travel for your future travel plans!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks, Kristin, for your very kind review. I had so much fun working on your trip, and am thrilled you had a great time in Nashville!
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Great Nashville Experience

Reviewed By Bill - Dundalk, Maryland | Traveled to Nashville ~ Tennessee ~ USA
Had John plan a trip to Nashville for me. Provided sites and attractions that I wanted to see with Grand Ole Opry at the top of the list. He listened and was very attentive to my requirements. He went above and beyond. Recommended that I not get a car rental. Best advice since everything was within walking distance of the hotel that he booked - Pedestrian Bridge, Broadway, Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Took Uber as recommended to Grand Ole Opry for backstage tour and show. He reserved the best seats in the house as acknowledged by our tour guide and myself. This was the best vacation in a long time. I would highly recommend John for any travel plans. Ready to book another trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
It was a pleasure working with you and Kristin on your Nashville getaway! I'd be honored to have the opportunity to work with you again on your next trip.
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
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An Agent Who Cares!

Reviewed By Ellie - Catonsville, MD | Traveled to Caribbean
John is possibly the most patient person ever. He is dilligent about getting the best price, with the best terms and his high level of communication is very much appreciated. He really cares about our travel plans and checks in on us before and after our trip. It's a very personal and enjoyable experience.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks so much, Ellie. I greatly appreciate your kind words and ongoing support.
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Excellent Trip Planning

Reviewed By Heather - Catonsville, MD | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
John did an excellent job planning our trip to Italy. We had already booked our hotels, so John helped plan the flights, excursions, and transfers. I wished that I had contacted him earlier. It would’ve saved a lot of time and stress. I really appreciated his recommendations and responsiveness to questions, even when he wasn’t in town. His professionalism and collaborative style made working with him easy and enjoyable. Thanks for planning a great trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks so much for the review, Heather. I loved working with you, and hope I'll get the chance to work with you again!
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The Perfect Trip

Reviewed By Tami - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Egypt ~ Africa
I highly recommend John at Freestate Travel. He listens to what I want and then goes to work to build me the perfect trip! I am, sometimes, a solo traveler and greatly appreciate him letting me know when there are deals to be had on waiving or reducing the single supplement fee. My past experiences with travel agents led me to more or less do it on my own, but John has changed that. Give him a try. You will not be disappointed!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
It was wonderful working with you, and I greatly appreciate your kind words and review. I'm looking forward to booking your next escape - and I'll keep an eye out for those solo travel offers!
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Wonderful Cruise

Reviewed By Laney - West Palm Beach, FL | Traveled to Caribbean
I was so impressed on how smart John was in helping me with the cruise information!! I will use him again and again!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks, it was a pleasure working with you and I'd be honored to work with you again!
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Had a Great Time

Reviewed By Betsy - Catonsville, MD | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
Because this was my first cruise, I very much appreciated John helping me with the Royal Carribean app. Just having John to talk to about the process of going to another country kept the worry at bay. I had a great time. Enjoyed the extra on-board points!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks for the kind review, Betsy. It was a pleasure working with you, and I look forward to assisting you with any future travel plans you might have.
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Amazing Job

Reviewed By Brian - Havre de Grace, MD | Traveled to Maine ~ USA
John with Freestate Travel did an amazing job organizing our cruise. He took care of all the details and made our trip easy and stress free. He also got us the best price with all applicable discounts. We are definitely using him again for our next trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks, Brian! Looking forward to planning your next trip with you.
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Planning Made Easy

Reviewed By Hudson - Lutz, FL | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
John was exceptional every step of the way. Planning travel wth 6 kids during post covid times was not easy and he made it seem so. We will be using him again for sure.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks, Hudson. So happy the whole family was able to have fun on your cruise - even with a few hiccups!
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Responsive and Helpful!

Reviewed By Cason - Boston, MA | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
John was absolutely great to work with - incredibly responsive and helpful. He worked on the smallest details of our trip to Ireland to make it super successful! Can't wait to work with him again on our next adventure!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks, Cason. It was a pleasure working with you, and I look forward to working with you again in the future!
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Amazing Trip to Scotland!

Reviewed By Jennifer - Hopkinsville, KY | Traveled to Scotland ~ Europe
John with Freestate Travel put together an amazing trip to Scotland in 2022. We also had the added bonus of traveling with John and getting to know him as we trekked through the Scottish Highlands. I like to prepare and have as much information as I can before I travel. John was an email away and answered all of my questions to the best of his knowledge and if he wasn't sure, he found out the answer for me. He was incredibly responsive and kind in all of our communications. I will certainly be booking with Freestate again and looking forward to more travel adventures in the future.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thank you for such a beautiful review. I'm thrilled to have met you on the trip, and look forward to helping plan your next one!
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Amazing Experience

Reviewed By Domenic - Baltimore, MD | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
My experience with Freestate Travel was amazing. John provided a ton of options and worked closely with me and my family to craft a plan that worked best for us. On a personal note, I would add that that my trip was for my older mother who had some mobility issues. John was fantastic, making sure to pick easily accessible hotels, scheduling breaks in between tours for rest and generally just being sensitive to her needs. I would absolutely use him again for future travel. Amazing experience and one that my mother will never forget.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks for the kind words, Domenic. It was a pleasure working with you on the trip, and I'm beyond thrilled we were able to craft a package that both you and your mother enjoyed!
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John is absolutely incredible!

Reviewed By Jared - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Caribbean
John is absolutely incredible! He made the whole process easy and gave me and my group so much great insider information (before the cruise) that helped make out trip even better. We went on a Virgin Voyages cruise and John was able to get us onboard credits and bar tab credits which was a great "cherry on top" for the trip. John is timely in responses and an excellent communicator. Highly recommend booking your next cruise with John!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks, Jared! So happy to hear you all had such a good time, and that I was able to help enhance your experience pre-cruise and while onboard. Thank you for entrusting me with your travel plans.
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Great Planner!

Reviewed By Riley - Catonsville, MD | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
John was so helpful in planning our trip, he responded quickly and was able to find us multiple options for things that fit into our budget. Will be using him again for sure!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thank you so much for the feedback. It was a pleasure working with both of you, and I'd be honored to work with you again.
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Highly Recommend

Reviewed By Brian L - Columbia, MD | Traveled to Europe
John helped me plan a tour of London and Paris this summer. He listened to all of my wants, provided his own guidance, and was able to secure the perfect locations and experiences just for me. He kept in contact every step of the way and even checked in immediately before, during, and after the trip to make sure everything went smoothly. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks, Brian. I enjoyed working with you on your multi-city trip, and look forward to working with you on the next one!
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Wonderful Trip to Spain

Reviewed By Leslie - Catonsville, MD | Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
John helped us plan a wonderful trip to Spain. He was incredibly responsive, helpful and kind in all of our communications. I highly recommend John and look forward to working with him again in the future!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
It was such a pleasure working with you, and I'm thrilled you and your family enjoyed your time in Spain.
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Wonderful job!

Reviewed By Jim - Ellicott City, MD | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
John did a wonderful job helping us with our Alaska Cruise. Thank you so much.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks so much, Jim. It was a pleasure working with you!
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Great European Vacation

Reviewed By Heather - Catonsville, MD | Traveled to Europe
John helped me to plan a great European vacation that included time in Germany and a cruise. He had great hints and insights and booked us at the perfect location hotels for a wonderful price. I am very satified with his service and definitly recommend him!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks, Heather. I truly enjoyed working with you, and am thrilled everything worked out as planned!
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Scotland Was Calling

Reviewed By Karen - Gladstone, MO | Traveled to Scotland ~ Europe
I was scrolling Facebook one day and came across an ad that said, "Scotland is Calling." Well, I had no choice but to answer the call. Boy, am I glad I did! It led me straight to Freestate Travel LLC and to John Miller. I emailed him and so began my journey. The Globus bus tour I booked through John was everything I could have asked for. I had not done a bus tour before so I had MANY questions which John was always quick to respond to, even if just so say he would get back to me with any answer he had to research. Meeting John in person was definitely the icing on the cake! Traveling with my own personal travel agent was so fun! I highly recommend Freestate Travel LLC and John Miller. I will definitely be contacting him again for my future travel needs.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks so much for the kind review! I treat each client's trip as I would my own, so I love questions. Meeting you was indeed a highlight, and l look forward to possibly meeting up again on a future trip.
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Excellent Service

Reviewed By Rebecca - Havre de Grace, MD | Traveled to Clearwater Beach ~ Florida ~ USA
Excellent service. John went above and beyond to make sure our trip was spectacular. He addressed all of my pandemic concerns and questions to make sure I was comfortable. We are already planning our next vacation with him. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks for your positive feedback, Rebecca! I am so happy to have been able to help plan your special family outing to Florida, and address all of your pandemic related travel questions. Let's hope the pandemic is behind us by the time you travel next!!
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A Great Italian Escape!

Reviewed By Paul - Baltimore, MD | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
John, was a comforting and supportive in our plans for the trip to Italy and then constantly followed up with us making sure we were comfortable in our travel plans. He also, offered insightful ways to get some large price discounts on flights and our excursions without sacrificing the enjoyment of the trip. We will be using him again for our trips next year and beyond.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thank you so much for the review, Paul. It was a pleasure working with both of you, and I look forward to the next time!
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Great River Cruise Experience!

Reviewed By Martin - Gainesville, GA | Traveled to Europe
Our group of ten were so happy with all of John's suggestions and booking our cruise. John kept us well informed leading up to our trip and was always available with answers to our questions. We really enjoyed our freebies that John negotiated for our cruise! Will definitely use John to help us plan future trips.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
I'm so happy to hear all of you had a great time on the river cruise! Thank you so much for entrusting me with your travel plans.
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Great Service & Communication

Reviewed By Gordon - Ellijay, GA | Traveled to Europe
John Miller provided excellent service with timely communication. As 1st time river cruisers, he informed us of cabin upgrade opportunities, excursion options, travel arrangements along with great insight regarding local sensitivities (such as use of cash vs credit, tipping etc.). We’ll definitely book with him again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks, Gordon. It was a joy working with both of you, as well as everyone else in your group. I'm so thankful for your feedback and look forward to working with you on any future travels.
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Exceeded Expectations!

Reviewed By Sidney - Washington, DC | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
My husband and I have traveled quite a bit to Europe and have usually handled all of our travel arrangements but due to a recent disability that involves limited mobility, we thought it best if we had outside help this time and didn't leave anything to chance. We gave John the instruction, "We have never been to Paris; we want to experience as many of the typical touristy kinds of things as possible." He exceeded our expectations. What really worked for us was his openness to working with us the way we wanted. We wanted him to give us an initial schedule without a lot of input from us. Then we worked with him on making some modifications. He was completely committed to this process and frequently offered to review the itinerary and asked if there were any further changes we wanted. He did an amazing job, and we had a great experience. We would use his services again anytime.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks, Sidney. It was a joy working with you and Jack, and I'm beyond thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the trip!
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Amazing!

Reviewed By Kelly D. - New Market, MD | Traveled to Montego Bay ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
John was absolutely amazing and planned the best trip for our family. He went above and beyond and we had the best time!!! We will use John for all of our trips!!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
John Miller responded:
Thanks, Kelly. I loved working with you & look forward to working with you again!
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