Susan Blume
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Personal Escapes destination weddings, honeymoons
Personal Escape, award winning travel consultants. Personal Escapes destination weddings, honeymoons and bachelor/bachelorette parties are tailor made to fit your personality and needs. From private tours of the Vatican and the Louvre to hot air balloon rides over a vineyard. From the South Pacific, Tahiti to Europe we can help you have the experiences that you will cherish for a lifetime. Personal Escapes travel consultants will take the time to get to know you as a couple. Call or email us for a consultation.
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My Travel Stories
We were on Fox News 29 Philadelphia!!
It was a pleasure to be on Fox News 29 in Philadelphia offering travel tips for spring break. Thank you to Berlinda Garnett and the whole crew for helping me over come my fears and making me feel welcome.
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https://www.fox29.com/video/1044242
... Read more from my We were on Fox News 29 Philadelphia!! story.
Turtles,Humpback Whales, and Hawaiian Monk Seals
If you are anything like me you love nature and animals so when there is an opportunity for an animal encounter you can count me in!! Turtles, Humpback Whales, and Seals are just a few of the beautiful creatures encountered on my adventure.
I just had the most amazing experiences while visiting ... Read more from my Turtles,Humpback Whales, and Hawaiian Monk Seals story.
Volcanoes, Rafting,Rain forests and so much more
Sue was amazing!! I was so stressed with wedding planning that I really needed help with planning the honeymoon. Also with Covid I wasn’t sure which destinations I would be able to travel to. Sue was honest about where there would be restrictions and which countries weren't safe to travel. I ... Read more from my Volcanoes, Rafting,Rain forests and so much more story.
When fears ran rampant, Susan had the steady hand.
Dear Paul and Maria, Its always a pleasure to work with you. Thank you for your kind words. Looking forward to planning your next adventure. Warm regards, Sue
We've got our travel agent for life. Do YOU?
Fortunately for us, Susan was on the case from the jump in 2020 with updates, emails, phone calls & text messages. Not a day went by when she did not at least send a comforting message about what to expect and how it would happen. We got our money back amidst frightening stories about travelers likely never see a return of their money from online travel sites who relied on small print legalese to allow them to wiggle out of refunds.
We re-scheduled our 2020 trip for 2021 when Susan's team told her it was ok and, of course, she and her agents took care of every. Single. Detail. Our 12 day trip to Hawaii went without a hitch in April '21. We're in the midst of planning our family trip for 2022 now, as well.
We've got our travel agent for life.
Dear Dr. P, I can't thank you enough for all your kind words and taking the time to review us. Its always a pleasure to work with you and your family no what life throws at us!! Looking forward to working with you for many years to come. Warm regards, Sue
Sweet 16 Fiesta
Soneya it was a pleasure to work with you and you family. So happy that all the young ladies and their familes enjoyed Mexico!! Looking forward to working with you again soon.
Sweet 16 Fiesta!
Thank you Grace!! Its always a pleasure to work with you and your family!! Looking forward to working with you again in the future.
Sweet 16 Celebration
I would highly recommend working with Susan Blume at Personal Escape Travel. She has been incredibly helpful and always quick to respond whenever we had a question anyone in our group has had as we planned a destination celebration for our daughters' Sweet 16. Susan took care of all the details to ease our minds and now we are looking forward to relaxing and enjoying our getaway in Cancun!
Thank you Monica for your kind words. I am so happy the all the young ladies that are celebrating there Sweet 16's are able to have such a wonderful family experience. I can't wait to see the pictures when you get back. Warm regards, Sue
A fabulous Rhine River Cruise!
Thank you MaryAnn. Our three decades of working together have been amazing!! Looking forward to many more years of adventure planning with you.
Another great Memories under our belts!
Thank you Ellie!! Its always fun to work with you!!
Best travel agent ever!
Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review for us!! Looking forward to working with you again soon. Best regards, Sue
Magical Disney Birthday
For my latest trip we wanted to give my son a memorable Disney birthday and it sure was. Sue was there every step of the way. Disney has so many hotels and packages it can be so overwhelming and stressful. Sue listened to our wishes and handled it from there. Also, I find it important to mention when working with Sue, she is always there to help you…even while on the trip!
Dear Lilly, Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. Its always a pleasure to work with you and your family. Can't wait to plan your next adventure. With love, Sue
When fears ran rampant, Susan had the steady hand.
Fortunately for us, Susan was on the case with updates, emails, phone calls & text messages. Not a day went by when she did not at least send a comforting message about what to expect and how it would happen. Of course, since Susan has been our travel agent for many years, we count on her for the right products every time, the right trip insurance among them.
We got a full refund of our trip within 30 days, just like Susan promised, while frightening stories were found in the news daily about thousands of travelers who would likely never see a return of their money from well-known online travel sites who relied on small print legalese to allow them to wiggle out of refunds.
So..... Susan was with us through all the good times and, thankfully, helped steer us through the uncertain waters that came upon us all in early 2020.
What's a travel professional like THAT worth? For us, there is no
In difficult times we must all pull together and give 150% to make sure our guests needs are served as quickly and professionally as possible. I am so happy that I was able to do that for you. No matter what happens we will always put our guests first and we greatly appreciate the loyalty our guests show us in return. Thank you and looking forward to working with you family for many years to come!
Dream Adventure Honeymoon Costa Rica
Sue was amazing!! I was so stressed with wedding planning that I really needed help with planning the honeymoon. Also with Covid I wasn’t sure which destinations I would be able to travel to. Sue was honest about where there would be restrictions and which countries weren't safe to travel. I kept going back and forth with locations but Sue was incredible and always replied quickly with different quotes. Booking through Personal Escape Travel was truly the best decision I’ve made and was so stress free. I’m so excited for my honeymoon to Costa Rica
Living a Dream in Greece!!
Hi Susan , So sorry I have not gotten back to you yet ! With settling back into reality and setting up my classroom I have been so busy . I just wanted to say thank you for planning us such an absolutely amazing trip ! We had such a wonderful experience due to your perfect planning . From the time we got to Athens to sadly leaving Mykonos we felt like we were living in a dream ! I have already recommended you to a couple that is looking to go to Greece next September for their honeymoon ! Hopefully they reach out ! Here are a couple pictures from our journey ! Thanks again , and I will definitely be in touch again to plan future trips !
Don't even THINK about another agency....
We have benefited from Susan's trusted services for at least 15 years (and still counting!). She's booked trips for us on many occasions. She and her team have connections for things you COULD NEVER KNOW for your trip - hidden upgrades, better accommodations, discounted luxuries, time-saving ideas on excursions - as the saying goes, 'you can't get what you didn't know you needed.' Susan has saved us thousands just by asking the right questions and doing WAY MORE than just scouring google for good fares. She and her office are plugged into the 'secret handshake club' where everything is for the asking. If you want a trip planner who'll just get you a decent rate and be gone, you don't need Susan. BUT if you're looking for a trip of a lifetime and have an idea of what, where and when (and how much) she's the guide who'll get you the trip you want with the amenities you need and the 'stuff you forgot about.'
Same sex couple looking for a honeymoon!
Easy process, great experience, excellent customer service Susan at Personal Escape Travel was a pleasure to work with. As a same sex couple, she understood our needs and arranged the most amazing honeymoon ever! The communication was spot on and the process was very easy. I would recommend her services to any and everyone. Go check the team at Personal Escape Travel out for your travel needs!
Susan is Awesome!!
We always book our cruises and all inclusive resorts through Personal Escape Travel! Susan is always so knowledgeable of many places and so helpful in making travel plans. She recently booked us on a 14 night Cunard cruise to New England and Canada and was able to tell us what to see and how to get around at each port. We will not have to take many ship board excursions. She is always quick to respond and always so helpful in our decision making.
Amazing initial phone call
Spent 1.5 hours on the one with Sue on our initial phone call! She is so patient and kind ! You can tell from her tone and what she has to say that she’s seen it all and know it all! I look forward to work with her through out my wedding planning
She is a true blessing!!
Planning a wedding is never easy. I had no idea where to start for a destination wedding I was ready to pull my hair out till I met the wonderful Susan Blume! She was beyond a pleasure to work with. Very professional , responsive and easy to work with, she has a very calming way about her that makes everything so much easier:) I never once felt I was getting the run around or felt on hold. She truly makes you feel like your the only bride she’s working with. She truly cares and wants to make you 100% happy . I recommend the world to work with Susan!! The best!!!
First time to Vegas but not the last!
Hi Sue, Our apologies for not getting back to you sooner; we have been busy trying to catch up with everything. However, we did have an amazing time, it was one we will remember forever! We are truly so grateful for all your help and patience with us through the booking process and we are looking forward to our next trip. Thanks you again! Amanda and Brandon
Paris birthday group blast!!
Sue, It was fantastic! The hotel apt was perfect for our group. The walking tour of Montmartre was fabulous, excellent tour guide. The private driver and guide at Giverny was perfect! I highly recommend it. This was the highlight of the trip for most of my group. And our private tour of the Louvre was great as well, and really helped navigate such a big space and provide historical context for things which made it much more interesting. We also went to St. Chappelle and an interactive Van Gogh exhibit on our own, both I recommend if you have others interested. The weather was unseasonably cold while we were there, and if rained at least once a day, but we had a great time. It hit the bucket list for sure! Thank you for all of your help planning! Alicia