Anastasia (Anna) Bender
Raleigh, North Carolina Travel Agent
An independent agent with DWB Vacations LLC., NC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Advisor Specializing in Romance & European Travel
Welcome to the stress-free side of travel, where I specialize in crafting unforgettable experiences for discerning couples seeking the ultimate in luxury for Caribbean honeymoons and custom European itineraries. I curate each itinerary with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring your journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In the Caribbean, immerse yourselves in the idyllic paradise of sun-kissed beaches, private villas, and exclusive resorts, all tailored to your desires. Meanwhile, in Europe, explore the rich tapestry of culture, history, and romance, as I weave together bespoke adventures that capture the essence of each destination. Let me transform your dreams into a reality, as you embark on a journey of a lifetime with your loved one. Indulge in the best life has to offer with my luxury travel expertise.
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The best travel agent in the world!
Reviewed By Stacy - Fort Wayne, IN | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Anna was amazing from beginning to end! She sent a survey after the first consultation to know what our expectations of what we were wanting for our vacation. She then sent us several choices to pick from. My husband and I decided where our destination would be then Anna did all the rest. She planned everything, things I did not even know I had to plan! Anna then sent an itinerary, with tips and tricks as well! I did not feel even an ounce of worry, knowing that Anna planned out the prefect vacation. When our flight into Mexico was going to be delayed, Anna noticed and called our transportation to let them know we will be late. Seriously, Anna gave us a vacation of a lifetime! I would trust her to plan any vacation that you would like to go on!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Great planned trip!
Reviewed By DonnaK - Apex, NC | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Anna was attentive to our needs and made any changes needed based on our schedule. She was a pleasure to work with.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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50th State Visit
Reviewed By KH - Indianapolis, IN | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Anna has been great to work with. Very helpful with planning and timely with responses
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Dream Engagement and Honeymoon Trips!
Reviewed By Taylor W - Indianapolis, IN | Traveled to Mexico
I love working with Anna! She made the entire process so easy, each time! She even gives recommendations that blow my initial idea out of the water. She is also very attentive to sticking with the budget, which I really appreciate.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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First Time European Travelers - Clients for Life!
Reviewed By Elizabeth - Indianapolis, IN | Traveled to Europe
We were recommended by a neighbor friend of ours to use Anna. Right away, we hit it off! Whether it was phone call, text, or email communication, Anna was prompt and had a wealth of knowledge that was invaluable to our travel plans. She handled our flights, hotels, transfers, restaurant reservations, and tours – not a single thing went awry! We spent 12 total days traveling multiple locations in Italy and Greece, and everything went seamlessly, which is so rare in travel. The trip itself was life-changing. We never would have gotten to visit the cities we did or stay in the hotels we did without Anna! It is so nice to have a go-to travel planner that can help organize that sphere of our lives while we focus on work. Travel is so important to us and she literally has the next 2 years planned out for us to we can look forward to where we are going next! Would absolutely recommend.
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Seeing the world
Reviewed By Rach - Villa rica, GA | Traveled to Europe
Anna plans all my trips here and abroad. She is personable and professional and takes all the stress out of travel
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UNICO 2023
Reviewed By Char - Cedar Lake, IN | Traveled to Mexico
Working with Anna was wonderful. We don't travel often, so taking a trip out of the country and with a group was something different for us. Anna answered ALL our questions and kept each family informed. She is very organized and easy to reach. We will definitely book our next trip with Anna.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Friend vacation
Reviewed By Sean - Fort Wayne | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Anna is amazing to work with
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Best Birthday Trip!
Reviewed By Allie - Sheboygan, WI | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Anna was amazing! We had a very last minute request and she jumped right in to put together some great options. This was our second time working with her and we will absolutely continue for all our travel. Thank you for helping plan the best birthday trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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The perfect honeymoon!!
Reviewed By Cassidy & Justin - Auburn, Indiana | Traveled to Saint Lucia ~ St. Kitts and Nevis ~ Caribbean
Would highly recommend working with Anna! She was great to work to work with, answered all our questions in, helped us book excursions, and made sure everything was set in place! We had nothing to worry about for our honeymoon and knew we were in good hands! We will be using Anna for all our future trips as well! She is amazing!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Aruba
Reviewed By Martha - Valparaiso, IN | Traveled to Aruba ~ Caribbean
Our experience working with Anna was great! We gave her several ideas and she in turned gave several traveling ideas! These suggestions were done in a timely matter.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Most beautiful trip I have ever been on
Reviewed By Johnson’s - Auburn , Indiana | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
She is the easiest to work with. Listens to what you want and gives you options.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Two separate trips: France and England
Reviewed By ND - Chevy Chase, MD | Traveled to Europe
Anna is phenomenal. She pays incredible attention to every possible detail and responds immediately. She is so professional and kind and a pleasure to work with.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Fabulous!
Reviewed By Jo - Fishers, IN | Traveled to Miami ~ Florida ~ USA
Booking through Anastasia was very easy and made my life so much easier! I have nothing bad to say! She gave me tips and guidance way before we left on our entire trip and such that was very helpful!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Makes Traveling a Breeze!
Reviewed By Hannah - Ann Arbor, MI | Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
Anna has coordinated two trips for my husband and me so far: Jamaica for our honeymoon and most recently, a trip to Spain. She is so quick and responsive to emails, which makes the planning process a breeze. She usually answers my questions before I ask them because she is so thoughtful and knowledgeable. If she doesn’t have personal knowledge of a destination/experience, she will find someone who does to make sure her clients are satisfied. For our honeymoon, she thought of every detail that would make the experience smooth and indulgent. I look forward to every planning experience with Anna and she has made traveling so much easier and more enjoyable for us!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Christmas in Key West
Reviewed By Marianne P. - Raleigh NC | Traveled to Key West ~ Florida ~ USA
Planning a trip was so much easier when working with Anna! She provided us with several options tailored to our needs and researched every last detail. When the weather turned and our home-bound flights were cancelled, Anna reached out to us within minutes to help us secure an alternate route home. We will be sure to have Anna help us with all of our future travel!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Superb Disney Cruise
Reviewed By Jeremy B - Carmel, Indiana | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Anna did a great job for us. She worked with us for 3 years to get us on a Disney cruise (delayed by Covid). She is brilliant! She helped us select a cruise, booked it for us, booked flights, airport hotel, transfers and insurance, all for a modest fee. She arranged refunds and rebooked everything (twice!). Everything went smoothly thanks to her planning. Great for first-timers such as ourselves. She has lots of tips and advice based on her own experiences - she is a real Disney expert. We highly recommend her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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