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Sandee Hughes

New Orleans, Louisiana Travel Agent
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Sandee Hughes

Sandee Hughes

New Orleans, Louisiana Travel Agent
BucketList Travel Advisors, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
19 Reviews | 100% Recommended
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Advisor Specializing in Custom Luxury Europe

As a seasoned travel advisor specializing in European luxury experiences, I craft unforgettable journeys that unveil the magic of France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, plus enchanting river cruises throughout Europe. Beyond pre-packaged tours, I delve into the essence of customization. Imagine strolling through sun-drenched vineyards in Italy, indulging in private cooking classes in France, or cruising down the Danube river through Central Europe in unparalleled luxury. Whether you seek cultural immersion, adventurous exploration, or pure relaxation, I weave your desires into a tapestry of unique experiences. My deep understanding of each region goes beyond guidebooks. With passion and expertise, as your trusted advisor, I curate bespoke itineraries. Imagine seamless logistics, personalized recommendations, and unwavering support throughout your journey. Think VIP access to exclusive sites, pre-arranged transportation, and 24/7 assistance for a truly stress-free experience.

My Travel Specialties

Tailor Made Italy Luxury Travel

The most iconic symbol Italy in the Eternal City
As a certified Italy travel specialist with 5+ years of experience in Italy, Sandee is your key to crafting an unforgettable Italian adventure. Partnering with a trusted local Italian supplier, I go beyond cookie-cutter tours, curating custom-designed journeys that perfectly match your interests and lifestyle. I ... Read more from my Tailor Made Italy Luxury Travel bio.

Luxe French Travel Itineraries

The City of Love
Welcome to the art of unforgettable French experiences with Sandee, your Luxe France travel specialist. With years of expertise, I curate bespoke itineraries that unveil the true essence of France, tailored to your desires, be it adventurous, explorative or fully immersive wine journeys. Whether you seek ... Read more from my Luxe French Travel Itineraries bio.

Spain Itineraries by Design

To Barcelona and beyond - Park Guell
Passionate about Spain? Step into an unforgettable adventure with Sandee, your expert travel specialist unveiling Spain's soul for couples and families. With years of experience and an in-depth understanding of Spain's vibrant culture and various regions, I design journeys that blend exploration ... Read more from my Spain Itineraries by Design bio.

Bespoke Travel through Portugal

Uncork Portugal's Magic
Step into the sun-drenched charm of Portugal with Sandee, your certified travel specialist crafting unforgettable, bespoke adventures. With firsthand knowledge honed through extensive travel through the country, I curate personalized itineraries for exploration, relaxation, and indulging in Portugal's renowned wines and ports.Forget generic tours ... Read more from my Bespoke Travel through Portugal bio.

The Rivers of Europe in Luxury

Cruising the Douro River in Portugal
Follow the waterways through countries on Europe's rivers. As the backbone of civilization for thousands of years, the rivers are a fantastic opportunity to discover centuries of history while being immersed into local cultures. As a certified river cruise specialist, I can ... Read more from my The Rivers of Europe in Luxury bio.

Elevate Europe with a Custom Travel Specialist

When Europe, River and Wine all come together!
Hi there, I would like to introduce myself. I am Sandee Hughes, your trusted advisor for custom-crafted, luxury travel experiences with unique experiences to inspiring destinations. Dreaming of an unforgettable European adventure? Look no further. Combining the magic of France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and iconic river ... Read more from my Elevate Europe with a Custom Travel Specialist bio.

CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

Certified ASTA Travel Agent
Certified Luxury Travel Specialist
Certified Travel Partner for Portugal
Italia Certified Travel To Italy Specialist
Spain Specialist Certification
AmaWaterways River Cruise Specialist
American Society of Travel Advisors “VTA” Verified
Uniworld River Cruise Specialist
Wine Specialist - Society of Wine Educators
Avalon Waterways Specialist

My Travel Stories

The view from the Alfama in Lisbon
The Taste of Portugal and Spain
View of Vienne and the AmaCello on the Rhone river
Burgundy Wine and River Cruise

Exploring Iberian culture in Portugal & Spain

My daughter was studying abroad in Spain and, I was very excited to visit her and explore the Iberian region. Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley in Portugal and Salamanca, Madrid and the Canary Islands were on this itinerary. A fantastic two itinerary and May was the perfect time to travel through this region. 

I arrived ... Read more from my Exploring Iberian culture in Portugal & Spain story.

The Flavors of Burgundy & Provence

Having just completed my certification in wine, I was very excited to visit some of the top wine regions in France. Burgundy for it's Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs, Rhone for it's Syrah and Provence for famed rose's. What I came to learn is that cruising along the Saône & the Rhone rivers is about so ... Read more from my The Flavors of Burgundy & Provence story.

My Reviews

Rating: 5 19 Reviews | 100% Recommended

The best trip!

Reviewed By Garners - ISLE OF PALMS | Traveled to Europe
It was wonderful! We knew any given day what we would be doing and the contact who would guide or drive us. Sandy provided us with a trip which we will not forget! Thank you!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Best Family Reunion"

Reviewed By Italian/American - Charlotte | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
I reached out to Sandee to organize a 10-day family reunion in northern Italy. There were a total of 19 of us from 8 states across the US. Sandee arranged drivers, tickets to several attractions, personal tour coordinator who traveled with us and a variety of other services. She would respond in a timely manner and did so in a kind and courteous manner. I would not hesitate to use Sandee again and again. Highly recommend her!!!
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Luxurious Perfection

Reviewed By Bob A - Pepperell, MA | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Sandee was a pleasure to work with. Excellent communication during the entire planning process to ensure every detail is planned perfectly to our desires.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Italy... you were a dream come true!

Reviewed By Lisa - Chandler, Arizona | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
We have booked several amazing vacations with Sandee. This last one to Italy certainly tops the list. Every detail was handled from drivers, tours, guides, transports and beautiful hotels. There's no way we could have planned a trip like this on our own. It made it completely stress free to have everything planned in advance with a contact in Italy to make everything completely seamless. The memories from this trip will last a lifetime. We wanted to do something very special since our kids are getting older we wanted to cherish this time together. Thank you Sandee for planning this trip to perfection. We loved every minute!! Bravo!! Italy was magical and the trip was beyond anything we could have imagined.
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Awesome cruise

Reviewed By June - Anchorage, Alaska | Traveled to Rhine Valley ~ Germany ~ Europe
Sandee has been great to work with in arranging our travel. She has helped us book several cruises and has been helpful and knowledgeable. Sandee has made our trips much easier and carefree. Love working with her.
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Always knows the right places to go!

Reviewed By Carl - Charlotte NC | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
Every time we have worked with Sandee she always gets it right! The right Hotels, the right guides the right restaurants. Always love Sandee planned trips!
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Best Trip of our Lives

Reviewed By Sherry A. - Mooresville, NC | Traveled to Europe
Sandee planned our dream trip starting in Germany and ending in France. She planned an itinerary that exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend Sandee and she will definitely be planning our next adventure.
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Use Sandee for planning your special trips!

Reviewed By Betty W - San Diego, CA. | Traveled to Danube ~ On the River ~ At Sea
Sandee was an outstanding travel agent for us. She helped us book an AMA Waterways Danube tour and little did we know she would be working with us on the itinerary for three years through Covid, scheduling and rescheduling twice! Sandee has excellent communications skills, responds promptly and shares her expertise on the different locations. Such a pleasure to work with and we plan to use her again for another European trip next fall. Sandee handled our booking well, but friends from Hong Kong used an international travel agency and had a mediocre experience. Our friends relied on Sandee’s communications with us to stay on top of rescheduling insurance policies, booking deadlines and last items to handle before travel.
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A trip of a life time - Honeymoon!

Reviewed By Rollison - Reston, Virginia | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
As a wedding gift, we were gifted a honeymoon (location of our choosing) from a family member who has worked with Sandee many times. After working with her, it is obvious why clients keep returning. Everything was PERFECT. There was not one thing about our trip that we would change. Each day we had a planned itinerary that was perfectly detailed, the only stress we faced was making sure our suitcases weren't over 50 pounds! I cannot thank Sandee enough for planning THE most perfect honeymoon. We will forever cherish the memories we made with the help of Sandee.
Side note- I want to mention Sandee was extremely easy to get in contact with even with the 7-hr. time zone difference!!
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A fantastic time in France!

Reviewed By John F - Florida | Traveled to France ~ Europe
As always, Sandee's thoughtful approach to planning our trips leads to amazing adventures. Many thanks for making memories on another perfectly planned 14 day adventure in France with our adult children.”
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The best of the best vacation we ever took

Reviewed By Lindsay - Charlotte NC | Traveled to Rome ~ Italy ~ Europe
Working with Sandee was very relaxing to the mind and stress free in the planning process. She recommended in detail places to go, tours to go on, eateries, wineries....the works
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Sandee Hughes responded:
It was a pleasure planning with you Lindsay and making Italy one of your best vacations ever! Thank you.
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Sandee’s the best!

Reviewed By amber - Charlotte, NC | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Sandee takes care of everything and really works to understand what type of vacation your looking for. We’ve used her for several big vacations now and will continue!
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You must see all the river cruise possibilities.

Reviewed By DHooks - Clearwater Beach, FL | Traveled to Africa
My wife and I have experienced numerous river cruises on over three continents, as recommended and managed by Sandee. We became familiar with her via the recommendation of good friends who had also traveled with AmaWaterways. Her focus on detail and customer service has resulted in fantastic trips and experiences. In addition, we have recommended her to other friends who were delighted with her planning and execution of their travels. For 2024, Sandee is currently planning a trip for us to Egypt and Jordan and, in 2025, to Israel and Greece. Both trips will be with friends we met who also use Sandee. That says a lot.
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Great time in South East Asia

Reviewed By Andrew - Erie, CO | Traveled to Vietnam ~ East and Southeast Asia
Sandee is a great agent. She is knowledgeable, organized, and most of all patient. My favorite thing about working with Sandee is how proactive she is about everything. She reaches out and makes sure you have all of the information you need and that everything is taken care of.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Sandee Hughes responded:
Thank you Andrew. It was my pleasure to assist you with your Mekong River cruise.
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Stress free trip to Italy thanks to Sandee!

Reviewed By Stevens family - Chandler, AZ | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Sandee was a life saver in helping us plan all the details of our trip/cruise to Italy in the Fall of 2021. She was very knowledgeable and experienced with creating the perfect itinerary for us. She understood what our goals were and she connected us with the transportation and tour guides we needed while in Rome so our trip was completely stress free. She checked in with us while on trip to make sure everything was going well and followed up once we arrived back home.
We love the services that Sandee offers and use her as our go to for all our big trips!
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Great Journeys!

Reviewed By Frequent Traveler Paul - Atlantic Beach, FL | Traveled to Europe
Working with Sandee on vacation travel is a joy. Contrary to some agents we had in the past, she is knowledgeable in all aspect of the travel she arranges from the best flights, river/ocean cruises, which are the preferred cabins, best time of year to go, what land tours/excursions are available for your desired destination, etc She is familiar with the itinerary and the vessel(s) you take. She is always available for questions and very prompt in getting your questions answered. The BEST travel agent we have ever had over the last 60 years bar none. Guaranteed she has your best interests at heart. Plus she is a VTA Certified Wine and Travel Specialist! We have been booking our trips with Sandee for many years and currently have 3 planned for 2023. She really is the best.
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Trip of a lifetime

Reviewed By J.Lembo - Mooresville NC | Traveled to European cruise
Made traveling seamless. She took care of everything. Our trip was canceled two times due to Covid. Sandee was able to get us rebooked and gave us the best travel experience of our lives. Our private shore excursions made the trip that much better. She only uses true touring specialist that she personally has used. If you are looking for a travel agent I cannot recommend Sandee enough. Thanks for being so awesome Sandee. Can’t wait to plan our next trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Sandee Hughes responded:
Thank you Joe. It was my pleasure to work with you. Even through all of the unexpected changes working with people like you kept me going.
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Spectacular voyage

Reviewed By Babs - Calabasas, California | Traveled to Hungary ~ Europe
Working with Sandee is a five star experience
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Sandee is the best!

Reviewed By KatyC - Davidson NC | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Sandee is absolutely amazing! We had booked an amazing Italy and Greece trip that was impacted by covid and Sandee helped us throughout the entire covid shit down experience. Then right before the trip I got sick and Sandee booked an emergency plan B just in case I could not do the original experience. Sandee is the BEST travel agent that you want to go through. She is so knowledgeable and helpful in every area. Our excursions and transportation was top of the line and I can't wait to book our next adventure with her!!!
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Places I’ve personally traveled to or destinations I’ve booked for my clients.

Customer Testimonials

Always an adventure!

Sandee makes our vacations an even better adventure! We appreciate everything she does!

Provided by Cumbo Family

Thank you, for making the impossible possible

Our hearts overflow with gratitude to Sandee Hughes for crafting a journey that transcended the ordinary. Our accommodations, meticulously handpicked by Sandee, provided us with havens of luxury and comfort that made each day's exploration all the more enchanting. It was as if we were living in a dream, with breathtaking vistas at every turn, thank you Sandee for your impeccable choices.

Provided by Karen K.

Our river cruise was fabulous!

The ship was very nice, clean and safe. The staff and the service was wonderful. The tulips were at prime viewing time and our best weather day was at the Keukenhof gardens. Thank you again for all your assistance over the past 3 years! Will keep you in mind for future trips.

Provided by Sheryl P.

Hassle Free Travel!

Everything that was planned accordingly couldn’t have gone much smoother. We were amazed. Everything set up in orderly fashion from the drivers meeting at your spot in timely manner to getting to where you needed to go. All the guides were superb and good personalities. Really enjoyed the trip hassle free

Provided by L Montgomery.

Every excursion was amazing!

We had such a great time and loved the hospitality we were shown at each stop

Provided by James L