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Jo Garrett

Chapel Hill, North Carolina Travel Agent
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Jo Garrett

Jo Garrett

Chapel Hill, North Carolina Travel Agent
Magical Memory Planners, an independent agent with Magical Memory Planners, LLC, PA, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
35 Reviews | 100% Recommended
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Family Travel Specialist

I love helping busy families connect and make special memories together. I handle all the vacation planning details so all you have to do is show up, relax, and enjoy some quality time together. And I do this at no extra cost to you!

As a person with food sensitivities and special dietary needs, I am very familiar with safe dining options at many travel destinations.

If it's beachy, I'm your gal! I specialize in Cruise vacations, all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico, plus Aulani, and Adventures by Disney.

Certifications include Certified Sandals/Beaches Specialist, Palace Resorts, AMResorts (Dreams, Secrets, Breathless, Now, Sunscape, Zoetry), Hard Rock Resorts, Atlantis Bahamas, Royal Caribbean Masters Expert Program, Jamaica Travel Specialist program, Hawaii Specialist Program, Disney Destinations, Universal Parks and Resorts Specialist Program, and more. 

Personal travel experience includes Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Palace Resorts, AMResorts, Hard Rock Resorts, Atlantis Bahamas Resort, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios Orlando, major US destinations, and many countries throughout the world.

I’d be honored to help you plan your next vacation! Please reach out to me for a complimentary travel consultation. 

My Clients Say...

good times and tan lines!
good times and tan lines!

Jo booked us on our first family cruise and it was absolute perfection! The kids had a great time but most importantly we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Jo was attentive and made sure we had everything arranged so that when the day actually came it was smooth sailing! - Lopa

Having Jo plan our Disney vacation was a game-changer. She really took the stress away from the planning by taking care of every detail and always being available and responsive. And it’s free! - Anne

Jo came into our lives when we needed her most and I will never plan a trip again without her! Every detail was covered, my questions answered, and accommodations were PERFECT. Jo was enthusiastic about every detail and helped us meet all our needs and wants. - Natalie

My Reviews

Rating: 5 35 Reviews | 100% Recommended

Perfect trip

Reviewed By RayDans Mom - Rye Brook, New York | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Jo made reservations for every aspect of our Universal trip. She made our reservations for breakfast. She will be doing all the planning for our big family Disney Trip in 2021
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you, Teresa! It was such a joy to help you and your family make some magical memories together at Universal. I am so excited for your big family Disney vacation in 2021! It will be so much FUN!
14 of 22 people found this review helpful
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Always a blast at Disney!

Reviewed By Brooke - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Jo has been so helpful planning several of our Disney vacations and our Beaches trip. She is a wealth of knowledge, gives great options, info and is always available/super responsive.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you, Brooke! It is always such an honor to help your family create magical memories together!
16 of 27 people found this review helpful
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The trip that turned out frown upside down!!

Reviewed By Jaime - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Jo was extremely helpful when planning my family’s trip ( giving great tips on all things!) and she was especially helpful when a problem arose with my magic bands!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thanks so much for your kind words and support, Jaime! It is always such a joy to work with you and your family.
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
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Can’t wait to go again!

Reviewed By Clint B - Santa Fe, TX | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
This was our second time traveling using Jo’s services and both trips have been amazing. One trip was a more involved trip and one was a budget minded trip and Jo accommodated us both times. Jo makes travel planning a breeze and has taken a ton of stress off of me planning a family vacation. We just got home three days ago and I’m about to contact her to get started on our next trip. Thanks again Jo for everything!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words and your loyal support, Clint! It is always such a joy to work with you and I can't wait to help you plan your next vacation!
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
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Disney during a pandemic

Reviewed By KRS - Philadelphia | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
So easy
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thanks so much for your review, Jessica! I am so glad that my help made your visit to Disney World during the pandemic easy. That is always my goal! I hope you and your family had a blast and created some magical new memories together.
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
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Magical experience- Every Time!

Reviewed By Jenn - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Jo is so helpful. She answers all my questions and even answered questions I didn’t know I had. Her knowledge and excitement make her a superb travel agent. From start of planning to follow up when you return home Jo cares about you and your family.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much, Jenn! I absolutely love helping you create such special family memories together.
16 of 29 people found this review helpful
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Excellent Disney resource!

Reviewed By DenaliCrew - Evanston , Il | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Jo was quick to respond, had great ideas/plans/ways to make sure our mixed age group and interests would be met and was a wonderful guide when planning and facilitating our dream trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Mollie! It was such a joy to help your family plan a magical vacation!!
17 of 31 people found this review helpful
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Jo to the Rescue! She rocks!

Reviewed By AmyS - Ferndale, MI | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Jo is not only warm and friendly, but her attention to detail is incredible. I will definitely work with her again in the future for my Disney trips! It takes so much stress off my shoulders to have someone helping me!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Amy. It is always an honor to help you with your Disney vacations!
18 of 33 people found this review helpful
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The best cruise ever!

Reviewed By Abargren - Gilbert, AZ | Traveled to Caribbean
Jo was extremely helpful in planning our Caribbean cruise! From hotels, to excursions, to dining plan.. Jo took care of everything!! We had a great vacation thanks to her help!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thanks so much, Alyssa! It was such a privilege to help you and Chris plan a special anniversary cruise!
17 of 31 people found this review helpful
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The PLAYA DEL CARMEN area of Mexico is Beautiful

Reviewed By Travelers for Life - Gainesville, Ga. | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico

Our trip was Amazing. PLAYA DEL CARMEN is beautiful. Our room was directly on the Sea. We spent most of our time there on the huge Balcony overlooking the water. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner from Room Service many times there. We will definitely be going back in a few months. Great shows each night at 9:00 pm...Pool games in the morning and afternoon.(I won a T shirt playing BINGO). A special Christmas Show on Christmas Eve
night. We felt safe traveling and at the resort and in the town at the gate of the Resort. Definitely the best Beach Front Room we have ever stayed in.. We look forward to going back.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
I am so glad you had such a wonderful Christmas in the Caribbean! It is always a pleasure to help you make more magical memories together.
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
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Jo makes dealing with the Disney Machine Easy!

Reviewed By Jeremy - Lancaster, SC | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Simple and easy! No long phone calls, email responses more than timely, advise was perfect! Disney is always a complex arrangement, long hold times, website that doesn't always work and tons of choices. Not only Did Jo make this navigation easy, I found changing plans (upgrading to the resort my wife wanted to visit for ever) easy.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jeremy. It is always my goal to make travel easy and stress-free for my clients, so I am thrilled to hear that was exactly your experience. I look forward to helping you plan your next vacation!
10 of 18 people found this review helpful
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Jo is the best!

Reviewed By RSquyres - Burleson,TX | Traveled to Florida ~ USA
Jo was such a joy to work with. She answered about 100 questions that I had about Disney even the COVID ones. She was very knowledgable about meals, transportation, rides... everything you'd want to know really. It was our first Disney World experience and it went so smoothly which is saying a lot with three kids under 7. I would HIGHLY recommend Jo for any travel needs.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Rachel! It was such a joy to help you and your family create some extra special magical memories together for your first Disney World vacation! I can't wait to help you plan your next vacation.
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
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The best trip ever!!!

Reviewed By Kim - Louisville, GA | Traveled to West Palm Beach ~ Florida ~ USA
Jo does an excellent job!! She strives to get you the best possible deal. Jo booked our 35th wedding anniversary trip this year. We gave her a budget and what we were looking for and she knocked it out of the park!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
I am so glad you had a magical Anniversary trip! I strive to find the BEST deals for my clients. It was a pleasure working with you!
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Best First Disney World Trip!

Reviewed By jtrovel - Manasquan, NJ | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Jo was fantastic! She was quick to respond and always had an answer. She even helped tried calling Disney for me and waiting on the long queue to rent a cabana. She was extremely helpful, nice, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone traveling to Disney World.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much! It was such a joy to work with you and your family!
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Flawless Disney Trip

Reviewed By Joe - Philadelphia | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Super knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with! Jo custom built a trip for our large family on a limited budget that was just right for us!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you for your kind words, Joey! It was such a pleasure to help you and your family make some extra special magical memories together!
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Best family (13) vacation ever.

Reviewed By Disney/Universal - Avon by the Sea, NJ | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Hi was fantastic in helping my daughter plan and execute our family Disneyland vacation. She was very attentive to details and responsive to our many questions.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you for your 5 star review! It is always my goal to make travel easy and stress-free for my clients. I look forward to helping you plan your next vacation!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
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The Birthday trip

Reviewed By Barb - Media | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
She was so easy to work with and had an answer to every question (and there were many). It was so relaxing knowing she was right on top of everything.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much, Barb! I am so happy you had such a magical birthday celebration!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
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My Hogwarts letter arrived

Reviewed By Wizard Ashley - Vidalia Georgia | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Jo is AWESOME. She is fast with any needs. She follows up and also sends recommendations without being promoted. She helped my group experience the parks even with a short trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you for your kind words and for allowing me to help you plan an extra magical vacation to Universal! I can't wait to help you plan your next visit.
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
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We loved the resort & all the extras!

Reviewed By Lori - Braselton, GA | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Jo listens to your needs and wants to make the perfect vacation match for you!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Lori! It was such a joy to help your family plan a fun getaway to Cancun!
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
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Honeymooning in 2020

Reviewed By Mooners - Nashville, TN | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Easy, relatable, and knowledgeable
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much for allowing me the privilege of helping you plan your honeymoon to Jamaica! With all the is going on in the world today, it brought me so much joy to know you were able to celebrate your marriage in such a beautiful way!
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Smooth trip, despite the virus

Reviewed By Sarah S - Durham, NC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Every time we've used Jo for a Disney trip, she's gone above and beyond to make sure we have what we need for a good time. This crazy visit was no different. Despite social distancing, mask requirements, and incredible last-minute changes, Jo got us a SAFE trip and a great deal. THANK YOU, JO!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words and support, Sarah! It is always such a delight to help you plan a vacation. I am so thrilled everything worked out for you an Claire to have a blast with your kiddo crew at Disney World!
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
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Great last minute trip to Disney!

Reviewed By Christine - Charlotte, NC | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Jo was very helpful in providing ideas and options in a very timely manner. Her follow-up is extremely thorough and made the planning process very easy!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Christine! It was wonderful helping you plan your fun family getaway to Disney World and I look forward to helping you plan your next vacation!
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
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A truly magical first Disney trip!

Reviewed By Lori - Durham NC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Jo helped us plan the most amazing first Disney vacation ever! She answered my millions of questions promptly and with a smile, and helped make an itinerary that ensured we would do all of the things that would best fit the interests of me and my son. She woke up early to book our fast passes when I was unable and got us FastPasses for all of the rides that we had our hearts set on experiencing. While she was on her own Disney family vacation she sent me messages with tips to help us experience the new Star Wars ride. I will be planning two more Disney vacations so that I can take my two girls on a one on one Disney trip and I look forward to using Jo to plan these trips too!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you for your kind words, Lori. It was such a joy to help you plan such a special vacation with your oldest. Those will be some extra magical memories that I know you will both treasure always!
14 of 29 people found this review helpful
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Christmas Getaway

Reviewed By Robert - Gainesville, Ga | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
It is always a pleasure to work with Jo Garrett. Jo covers all the details of the trip and makes certain we get the very best .
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much for allowing me to help you celebrate Christmas in the Caribbean this year. It is always a privilege to help you create more magical memories together through travel!
8 of 18 people found this review helpful
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First Time in Disney World - THE BEST!

Reviewed By K.P. - Seattle, WA | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Jo is amazing to work with! She is so attentive and always returns phone calls, emails, and texts quickly. We will definitely be booking through her again for our future vacations!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you for trusting me with your magical memories, Kelsey! I had so much fun helping you and Soren plan a special first visit for both of you.
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Disney Cruises are the BEST

Reviewed By Sassy - Memphis | Traveled to Castaway Cay ~ Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Professional, helpful, easy going, prompt response time
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you, Jan! I absolutely loved working with your wonderful family!
9 of 20 people found this review helpful
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First and best Family vacation

Reviewed By riverbaby13 - Murrieta, CA | Traveled to Oahu Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Jo was amazing from the gate!!! Helped me plan a vacation for my family and very responsive, knowledgeable , and responsive.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much for entrusting me with your precious family memories! It was such a pleasure to works with you and your family and I can't wait to help you plan your next vacation.
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Stress free planning and fun spring break!

Reviewed By Elizabeth - Southlake, TX | Traveled to Disneyland ~ California ~ USA
Jo was great! She planned our trip to Disneyland on a fairly short timeline. This was our first Disney trip and she had good advice on navigating the parks, tips for rides, explaining fast pass, the differences in hotels, etc. I could not have gotten this level of detail with my own internet research and I felt better while I was there that I could contact her with questions and concerns (we didn’t need to). The trip was incredibly smooth and fun!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much, Elizabeth! It was such an honor to help your family plan your first Disney vacation together. I loved working with you and look forward to helping you make some more magical memories on your next vacation!
9 of 21 people found this review helpful
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A Wonderful Experience From Start to Finish

Reviewed By Mike S - St. Louis, MO | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Working with Jo was great. She was responsive and tolerated the barrage of questions my wife and I had about our trip. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thanks, Mike! It was absolutely a pleasure to work with your family! I can't wait to help you plan your next vacation.
11 of 25 people found this review helpful
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Our Second Trip to Playa del Carmen in 3 months.

Reviewed By MARILYNN - GAINESVILLE | Traveled to Mexico
We went for our 2nd visit to Playacar Palace in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. We first visited in 2020 for our Anniversary on December 20th and we celebrated Christmas there. Our suite was directly on the Ocean. The water lapped against the shrubbery by the sidewalk under our balcony. We sat for hours, listening to the surf. We ate most of our Room Service Meals outside. Watching the Sunrise over the Ocean was Amazing. We would definitely recommend this resort if you want a quiet, carefree vacation. We walked to the shopping area outside the gates of the Hotel. No taxis or travel cost involved. Thanks, Jo, for all of your hard work to make our trip easier and safer.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
I am so glad you had another wonderful visit! It was an honor to help you, as always!
3 of 10 people found this review helpful
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Jo - Our *ONLY* Cruise Agent

Reviewed By Tina - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Panama Canal ~ Panama ~ Central America
We have worked with Jo on all of our cruises. She makes the entire process so smooth, answering all of our questions, switching things up when we’re in decisive, and weighing in with great suggestions when we need. We are so grateful for her experience and help in making all of our trips memorable.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much, Tina! It is always such an honor and a joy to work with your family!
15 of 34 people found this review helpful
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Easy Disney Planning

Reviewed By DisneyFan - Weatherford, TX | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
It was easy and stress free! We found the things she recommended were awesome!! It was nice to have someone who knew about the different resorts and about the smaller details. We went to Universal one day during our trip and Jo set up a ride for us from our resort to the park. It was a very nice car service and was really convenient. Several time while on our trip we said we were glad she told us about where we were eating or what we were doing. Like Boo Bash! I’m not sure I’d have tried it without Jo’s recommendation.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you for your kind words. It is always my goal to make things easy and stress free for my clients. Looking forward to planning another magical trip for your family again soon!
3 of 11 people found this review helpful
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Amazing trip with my family

Reviewed By Candi - Cincinnati, Ohio | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
My experience with Jo was effortless. She worked with my budget and I didn’t have to worry about anything. My first trip to Disney with my kids was amazing and I will definitely use her again in the future!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much, Candi! Your family was such a joy to work with and I can't wait to help you plan your next vacation!
11 of 27 people found this review helpful
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The most magical trip ever!

Reviewed By Angela - Cary, NC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Jo is amazing! She answered all my questions about tickets, the Disney parks, recommendations for activities and services, and information about accessibility for my mom who needed to rent a wheelchair. She responds very promptly. I would highly recommend her to help plan your next vacation! She made our trip so much easier to plan especially during the busy, but magical, Christmas season at Disney World.

She sends you updates throughout the period until your trip to know when major deadlines are coming up like for fastpasses. Also, she contacts you during your trip to be sure everything turned out okay, so if you have any concerns she will try to help. Jo is with you every step of the way from beginning to end, so you and your family can have the most magical experience ever!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you, Angela! It was such a pleasure to help you and your mom create some magical memories together!
10 of 26 people found this review helpful
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The best travel agent and trip ever!!

Reviewed By Janelle - Buckeye, AZ | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
She did an awesome job. We had never been on a cruise before. She helped us every step of the way. She goes out of her way to make your exerience the best. Anytime I had questions she was right there to help. We already booked our next cruise with Jo. I would recommend her in a heartbeat!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Jo Garrett responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words and for entrusting me with your vacation planning, Janelle! It is always such an honor to help you create some new magical memories with your family.
8 of 23 people found this review helpful
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