Gina Galloway
Alexandria, Virginia Travel Agent
Villas and Voyages, a Internova Travel Group Network affiliate agency
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Hotel/Resort, Villa and Cruise specialist
I have been in the travel industry for more than 25 years and enjoy the challenge of planning the perfect vacation for my clients. I traveled extensively from a young age and knew my love of experiencing different countries and cultures meant that a career in travel would give me the opportunity to share my passion with friends and clients. Before joining Villas and Voyages as Managing Partner in 2014, I represented several well known cruise industry favorites including Holland America, Windstar, and Seabourn Cruise Line. In addition to my years in the cruise industry, I also worked for several small luxury boutique hotels, and tour companies.
I am fortunate to have a home in Santorini, Greece, with spectacular views to the Caldera and Aegean Sea. I have a particular expertise of both the Greek islands and main land Greece, and can assist you in creating a vacation to Greece that is tailored to your specific needs and desires. I have also traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Caribbean, and specialize in villas, cruises and land based tour vacations all over the world.
I look forward to working with you to create your perfect, one of a kind vacation!
Europe and the Caribbean are my specialties
Santorini
I can design a perfect vacation anywhere your heart desires, but specialize in Europe and the Caribbean. I work with the very best Destination Management Companies in the world to provide the widest range of travel experiences available. From private car and helicopter transfers to one of a kind tour opportunites, I have access to the best options to make your vacation truly memorable. I also have extensive experience in cruising options, including the ever popular river boat cruises, as well as private barges for couples or families traveling together.
My Areas of Expertise
Best travel professional!
Reviewed By Cancun trip - Chantilly, VA | Traveled to
This was our first time working with Gina Galloway and she was the best travel professional we have ever worked with. She help us book our family trip to Cancun, Mexico and recommend us to a great hotel that fit our budget. She made our trip so easy to plan and was very knowledgable about everything. She provided pros and cons about every hotel and helped us narrow our options and pick the hotel that fit our family. Our family trip to Cancun was great and memorable thanks to Gina! We already have Gina working on our next years trip for the whole family!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
36 of 69 people found this review helpful
My Vacation Fairy Godmother!
Reviewed By Tulum Traveler - Arlington, VA | Traveled to
Gina helped this panicked, time-crunched mom sort through a completely overwhelming sea of options for our spring break trip to the Caribbean. She gave me the kind of guidance I just couldn't cobble together from online sources and helped me zero in on the best vacation for our family--one that fit into our dreams, our budget and our persnickety travel preferences.
Gina was so helpful, responsive and honest, tirelessly answering my endless questions and laying out options (as well as their pros/cons) for me. She is very generous with her candid opinions and considerable expertise. She returned emails and phone calls promptly, even when she was on vacation herself! Gina's a pleasure to work with--I feel very lucky to have found her and plan to call on her again in the future!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
36 of 75 people found this review helpful
Excellent Customer Service
Reviewed By Katie - United States | Traveled to
Working with Gina Galloway was a delight. She made the whole process easy and found me great deals at both air and luxurious resorts which turned into an incredible itinerary for our trip! She was so knowledgeable about what to do and see once we reached our destination!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
35 of 75 people found this review helpful
Cancun Mexico
Reviewed By Scott - Vienna, VA | Traveled to
My Wife and I recently worked with Gina Galloway on a quick long weekend escape to Cancun during this past winter. With only a few weeks notice, Gina put together an awesome trip. She arranged all flights/Hotels and transfers. Everything was turnkey, first class and it still didn't break the bank. Gina was extremely thorough and very responsive. I would highly recommend Gina for any future travel plans.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
27 of 60 people found this review helpful
Great working with a true travel professional! Like having a personal assistant!
Reviewed By Kristi G - Middleburg, Va | Traveled to
Have known and worked with Gina Galloway of Villas and Voyages for years, she knows her stuff! Very knowledgeable on Villa rentals, Greece, Europe, resorts and spas in the U.S. and abroad! She provides not only the time in booking the trip, she spent hours arranging private transfers and private tour guides. If you are looking for a first class travel experience in luxury properties, and you want to be assured your vacation will go as planned, call Gina!
Kristi Germinario
Middleburg, Va
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
33 of 76 people found this review helpful
5 Star Agent with attention to detail
Reviewed By Clay - Washington DC | Traveled to
Have worked with Gina on trips to London, Greece, Zurich, Venice, Bermuda and Mexico... each time she surpasses expectations with recommendations and excellent follow through.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
29 of 68 people found this review helpful
BEST travel agent I've ever had.
Reviewed By CK - USA | Traveled to
Last Fall, my husband and I decided to go to Bora Bora for our honeymoon. It was a very last minute trip ( I think we only gave her one months notice) but she pulled everything together flawlessly for us. With her connections, she managed to squeeze us into the last first class seats and got us a honeymoon suite at a beautiful getaway. When we arrived, she had even planned a champagne and strawberry brunch and a beautiful candlelight dinner to celebrate our honeymoon.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
28 of 67 people found this review helpful
Couldn't have asked for more
Reviewed By Florie - McLean, VA | Traveled to
Gina is the BEST! If you've never used a travel agent, you don't know what you're missing. Gina was recommended to me by a friend who has used her for years when I was planning a trip to St. Thomas. My husband and I wanted to do something to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We'd been on many cruises and stopped in St. Thomas many times, but really wanted to see more than just the jewelry stores in town. Gina suggested a villa vacation. We weren't sure, but it was our 25th so we decided to go for it and invited 2 other couples to come along. She found us the most gorgeous 3 bedroom villa overlooking the Caribbean towards the British Virgin Islands. It was a part of St. Thomas we'd never been to. Gina even arranged for groceries to be delivered so we could just relax when we arrived. She also gave us great information on day trips to St. John, and Virgin Gorda. We're planning another trip with her now to Greece! Can't wait.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
37 of 87 people found this review helpful
Great Experience
Reviewed By Beth - Basye, VA | Traveled to
I recently booked a vacation with Gina Galloway at Villas and Voyages. I had researched some destinations in Europe and was overwhelmed by all the choices. I received several recommendations of travel agents in the area and reached out to them. Gina responded to me immediately and was so knowledgeable she was able to help me narrow down my options. She did extensive research on my final choice, Greece and I had the experience of a lifetime. I have never used a Travel Agent before because I am internet savy and was under the impression it would cost more to book through a Travel Agent. What I found out was that not only did it not cost any more to work with an agent, I actually saved money in the end and because of her efforts, we received amenities that I could not have received on my own...free wifi, free breakfast early check in and late check out to name just a few. She booked hotels, ferries, a couple of sightseeing tours and even my air fare. It was great and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. If you would like to plan a trip or vacation to Greece or anywhere in the world I would recommend her without reservation. I have since used Gina to book shorter/smaller trips which involved hotels only, which I never would of thought of doing before, but its so easy to email her with my requirements, get the confirmation back the same say, and not have to think about it or do it myself. I travel a bit for work and call Gina for these bookings as well. Seriously, whether you book with Gina or another agent, its a huge time saver. Its like having your own personal travel consultant. Thanks Gina for all your help!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
29 of 73 people found this review helpful
Dream Anniversary Trip to Greece!
Reviewed By Diane F - Alexandria VA | Traveled to
Thanks to Gina, my husband and I had the trip of a lifetime to Greece! Gina planned every part of our trip and it was absolutely flawless. Each detail of our trip was attended to-- our flights, baggage, transfers, car rentals, hotels, restaurants, excursions and shopping... I could go on, but let's just say I will always use Gina Galloway for all future travel needs! The trip was too celebrate our 30th anniversary and it was a dream-- in many ways! For the first week of our trip we stayed at Gina's fabulous villa in Oia, Santorini overlooking the Aegean Sea-- named, aptly enough, "Oia's Dream." We explored the island's restaurants, shops, beaches and towns-- and then we relaxed by the pool at our dream villa! I love that Gina provided us with a detailed itinerary along with all the information about where we were staying. We rounded out our trip with amazing stays in Nafplio and Athens, where we explored ancient sites, markets and beaches, and enjoyed the fabulous local food. We stayed at the Nafplia Palace, which was breathtaking. Our suite was huge and modern with its own plunge pool and views of the harbor. We ended our trip at the fabulous Grande Bretagne where we enjoyed champagne on our terrace gazing at the Parthenon all lit up at night. And the rooftop restaurant-- we didn't want to go anywhere else! We can't thank Gina enough for making sure that every detail of our trip was taken care of... and can't wait to have her start planning our trip to Italy next year. I highly recommend Gina Galloway as a travel agent who is at the very top of her game and provides an incredible level of customer service. Thank you, Gina!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
26 of 73 people found this review helpful