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Mark Baker

Lexington, South Carolina Travel Agent
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Mark Baker

Mark Baker

Lexington, South Carolina Travel Agent
Bakers View Travel, an independent agent with Dugan's Travels, WA, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
21 Reviews | 100% Recommended
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Helping You Find the Best View!!

I have been an agent in the travel industry for over 7 years. Prior to becoming an agent, I worked with organizations like Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to prepare trips that left lasting impressions. 

Since becoming an travel agent, I have had the opportunity to travel to a number of different locations around the world to experience what my clients will enjoy. From river cruising down the Danube river, All-Inclusive resort stays in the Caribbean, to sailing on several different ocean cruise lines, I strive to continue to learn all I can to further assist my clients in their travel requirements.

CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Registry
Certified ASTA Travel Agent
NCL University - Associate Degree
NCL University - Bachelor's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - PHD Degree
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Scarlet Certification
Seacademy - Silver Certification
Seacademy - Violet Certification
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AMResorts Master Agent
IATA

My Reviews

Rating: 5 21 Reviews | 100% Recommended

Good Times with Family

Reviewed By Hamp - Shadyside, Ohio | Traveled to Tortola Island ~ Virgin Islands ~ Caribbean
Mark was very professional and his work quality was impeccable! His knowledge of the travel business is A1.
He made sure my brother and I enjoyed our time in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
Hamp, Thank you for taking the time for your review. I was more than glad to assist you and your brother with the family cruise. I look forward to assisting you in the future as you need. Thanks again, Mark Baker
12 of 18 people found this review helpful
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Carribean Christmas

Reviewed By Marshall - Lexington. SC | Traveled to Puerto Rico ~ Caribbean
I can’t say how highly I recommend Mark. He was on point from the beginning. From making the reservations based on my specifications to advising me of the best excursions, he made sure I knew what to expect at every turn. It could not have been a better experience. Mark asked what I was interested in and he incorporated my vision seamlessly into the trip. He’s a consummate professional. I will definitely use him from now on.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
Marshall, It was a pleasure working with and making sure we helped you with your first cruise! We look forward to helping you on all your future travels! Thanks, Mark Baker
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
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Amazing Trip!

Reviewed By Gweller - Columbia, SC | Traveled to St. Thomas ~ Virgin Islands ~ Caribbean
I used Mark to help book a family vacation to St. Thomas. We had an amazing experience and working with him was extremely easy and took the burden off of me having to make arrangements for 8 people. I highly recommend him!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
Grace, It was a pleasure to assist you and your family on your trip! Please let us know how we can assist you in the future. Thank you, Mark Baker
15 of 25 people found this review helpful
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Excellent honeymoon, excellent travel agent

Reviewed By Brian - atlanta | Traveled to Belize ~ Central America
I found Mark Baker through Thumbtack. He was nothing short of spectacular. He booked my honeymoon to Disney and Belize for 12 days. There were numerous airfare changes that he took care of quickly. Everything my wife and I wanted, he was able to get. Mark is extremely knowledgeable about all different vacation spots as well. He was able to easily help us plan our Disney trip, which if you've ever been to Disney, can be a daunting task. Mark did this with ease. He found us the perfect, most relaxing spot in Belize in St. George's Caye. We were upgraded as well and Mark took care of all the details. I would definitely recommend him to anyone planning a trip. He has become our go-to travel agent for all our future trips.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
Brian and Samanatha, It was a great pleasure working with both of you on your special vacation! I look forward to assisting you in the future. Mark Baker Bakers View Travel
18 of 31 people found this review helpful
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Last minute getaway!

Reviewed By Bliss - Columbia SC | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Mark was able to help me with extremely last minute flights and plans out of the country...responded IMMEDIATELY to any questions or issues I had, and went out of his way to fix a last minute issue with documentation that was completely my own fault! Mark was able to offer several different options after he took the time to make sure he understood what I was really looking for and wouldn’t rest until he was comfortable that I was happy. I’m so grateful for the time, effort, and skills that Mark brought to the table to make a MUCHLY needed vacation more than relaxing!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
I was glad to be able to assist you in your plans. Wonderful to know that you were able to relax!! Please let us know how we can assist you again on your next trip!!
15 of 26 people found this review helpful
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Girl's Getaway

Reviewed By Kels - Columbia, Sc | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I used Mark Baker w/ Bakers View to book a girl's getaway to Mexico for a very fun topless resort, Temptation. He also booked excursions for us on the trip along with the flights. I have never flown out of the country & was slightly nervous but he put me @ ease. Also, since he has traveled so much he was able to make fabulous suggestions on where to go in Mexico. I can not even explain how much fun we had on this trip! He handled everything and I have never used a travel agent, honestly I always thought why? When I could book it myself and not pay someone but how awesome we didn't have to pay him, the resort pays him. Now I can not even imagine going on a trip he doesn't book for me. His follow up was incredible and he is very dependable. Thank you so much Mark for making this such an enjoyable experience! Can't wait for the next trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
Kels, I was glad you help the two of you have a fun and exciting week in Cancun. Please let me know how I can assist you in your travel needs in the future! Mark
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Great vacation

Reviewed By Randy B - Lexington , SC | Traveled to Yellowstone National Park ~ Wyoming ~ USA
Great to deal with..... down to earth .... knows his business very well...will use him again
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
16 of 29 people found this review helpful
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The best trip we’ve ever had!

Reviewed By Matt & Nicole - Columbia, SC | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Mark planned the perfect honeymoon to Costa Rica for us. Everything we needed, wanted, and didn’t even know we wanted were included. Mark’s attention to detail with our vision for a vacation couldn’t have been better! We are now a forever customer. Thanks mark for everything!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
Nicole, I thank you and Matt for allowing me the opportunity to work with you to plan your honeymoon! Please let me know if I can assist you again in the future! Mark
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
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Best Honeymoon Every

Reviewed By Caitlin - Greenville, SC | Traveled to Europe
My husband and I had THE BEST honeymoon we could have ever dreamed of because of Mark and Bakers View Travel. It was our first time traveling to Europe and Mark made us feel so at ease. We could not have asked for a better experience. He had the best ideas and found the most cost efficient and cutest places for us to stay. Because of Mark, we were able to travel to all the places we wanted to see on our honeymoon. I plan on always going through Bakers View Travel anytime we are planning a big trip!! So incredibly happy!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
Caitlin, I am glad I was able to help you and Ian celebrate a special time in your lives. Please let me know how I can assist you in the future with any of your travel needs. Mark Baker
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
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The Happiest Place on Earth!

Reviewed By April - Lexington, SC | Traveled to Disneyland ~ California ~ USA
Each time Mark came over to help plan all the details of our trip, he was very patient with all of our questions and very thorough in his answers. From start to finish, he held our hand through the process. I would most definitely recommend him.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
April, I was so glad to assist you and your family in making your plans for Disney. I am glad everyone had a wonderful time. Please let me know if I can assist you again in the future with any plans.
9 of 16 people found this review helpful
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Awesome Cruise

Reviewed By Roberta &Chris Smith - Lexington Sc | Traveled to Cuba ~ Caribbean
Very thorough. Provides all the info you need for a great vacation
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
Roberta & Chris, It was a great pleasure working with you on your special vacation! I look forward to assisting you in the future for all your travel needs. Mark Baker Bakers View Travel
12 of 22 people found this review helpful
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Cruising the Adriatic

Reviewed By Anne & Van - Columbia, SC | Traveled to Venice ~ Italy ~ Europe
Mark Baker of Bakers View Travel helped us plan a 7 night Greece and Adriatic cruise on Royal Caribbean. We had never been to this part of the world so we depended on Mark to help us with lodging and transportation. Mark booked the cruise, the airline, hotels, train transportation, and transfers for us. He presented us with an opportunity to stay in Venice two nights in order that we could visit there. We also stayed one night in Ravenna from where our ship sailed. It was a treat to tour that city as well. At our request, he graciously changed our hotel accommodations from what he had originally booked, emphasizing that this was our trip and he wanted us to be happy. And indeed we were! It was a great trip all around and we appreciate what Mark did for us which allowed us to have so much fun.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
Thank you both for allowing me to assist you in your travel plans.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Great travel agent

Reviewed By Chris - Columbia, SC | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Great at setting up our cruises
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
Chris, So glad the family had a great time on the cruise!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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FINALLY Got Our Amazing Irish View!!

Reviewed By DGLong - Graniteville, SC | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
After 12 years of dreaming of the Emerald Isle, we finally made it to Ireland with Mark's help! I love to research places before we visit, so I had most of the trip planned out. However, Mark gave us advice about certain aspects of our trip like plane tickets, rental cars, and travel insurance, and he even lent us travel books for more research. When the time came, Mark helped us book our plane tickets, rental car, travel insurance, a couple of the hotel reservations, and a few of our experiences like at Guinness and Smithwick. Right before our trip, we ended up changing our rental car pick-up and drop-off dates (because you don’t need to drive in Dublin!), and Mark handled it. Having used him a couple of years ago to help plan a family cruise, we knew that Mark was the travel agent to go to for our two-week Ireland trip. He was eager to help us make this trip a reality, and his time, knowledge, and professionalism were all appreciated. Mark helped us find our amazing Irish view!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
Gara, Glad we could assist in putting together the components for you to help seal your Emerald Isle trip.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Disney Wish

Reviewed By Lisa - Columbia, SC | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Mark was knowledgeable about Disney. He made our trip more memorable.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
Lisa, I am so glad you had a great time onboard the Disney Wish!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Travel stress-free

Reviewed By IanP - Columbia, SC | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Mark was attentive, knowledgeable and fun to plan my trip with. His experience was evident when it came to booking, instead of having to do hours of research, Mark listened to the things I wanted in this trip, and he delivered. He took all the stress and guesswork out of the usual headaches surrounding travel, especially international travel. For a true vacation experience, travel with Bakers View!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
Mr. Pszenny, It was a pleasure working with you and your family for your holiday travels. Please let me know how I can assist you in the future with your travel needs!!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Nice trip

Reviewed By NirvanaBay - Columbia SC | Traveled to Costa Mujeres ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
They made it easy! We were uncomfortable traveling to another country but Mark closely followed via their app and made it simple and safe.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
So glad we could assist you in your travel needs. We look forward to being there for you in the future!
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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A Honeymoon to always remember

Reviewed By Amanda Oldaker - Columbia, SC | Traveled to Saint Lucia ~ St. Kitts and Nevis ~ Caribbean
Hands down the best experience I’ve had with a travel agent. I believe Mark experienced his most difficult case with my honeymoon. Having to reschedule everything not once, but twice due to COVID. After working hard for over a year, we finally made it to St. Lucia. Experienced an amazing honeymoon thanks to Mark’s most up to date travel knowledge and willing to help every step of the way. I will never travel without Marks assistance again. I highly recommend everyone booking vacations with Bakers View Travel.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Best vacation so far

Reviewed By Tripp - Raleigh,NC | Traveled to Playa Mujeres ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Helpful and easy Mark set everything up for us from the point of right getting to the airport. We had a great vacation and stayed at hands down the best resort we have been to with no worries about travel, booking flights etc.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
Tripp, We are glad we were able to assist you in putting your vacation together. Glad you had a great trip! Please let us know how we can assist you in the future! Thanks, Mark Baker Bakers View Travel
10 of 19 people found this review helpful
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Disney Trip

Reviewed By The Morphy's - West Columbia, SC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Mark booked a trip to Disney for us this month and did an outstanding job. Our hotel, meals and park excursions were well planned and we had no issues at all. He took care of everything. We will certainly use Mark for future vacation planning.

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
8 of 17 people found this review helpful
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Stress-free Cruising with the Family!

Reviewed By DG Long - Augusta, GA | Traveled to St. Lucia ~ Caribbean
Never having used a travel agent or been on a cruise before, I did some research and decided to reach out to Mark. I was a bit overwhelmed in February 2019 trying to help organize a December 2019 cruise for 17 family members, and he sure did make the process soooo much easier!! I told him about one of my personal “bucket list” places to visit and the general direction I wanted us to head, and he found the perfect cruise for us. Mark helped figure out how to get the best use out of the “freebies” like the flights, drink packages, and specialty dining offered by the cruise line for all 8 of our cabins. His own cruising experiences enabled him to offer tips to share with my family. Mark’s assistance really took the stress out of the planning part and helped us create a memorable experience for our family cruise. The experience I had with Mark from the initial call to the follow-up email after the cruise was one that will send me back to him for my future travels!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Mark Baker responded:
Daron and Gara, It was a pleasure working with you on your cruise! We look forward to assisting you in the future with any of your travel needs. Mark
11 of 31 people found this review helpful
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