Diane Bean
Bangor, Maine Travel Agent
Diane Bean
Bangor, Maine Travel Agent
Off On Vacation, a Internova Travel Group Network affiliate agency
European River Cruise & Travel Specialist
Dreaming of Italy? Let's start planning that trip!
I'm Diane Bean and I'm the owner & lead agent of Off On Vacation Travel which is a boutique leisure travel agency based in Bangor, Maine. I've been a travel professional for over 30 years. My team and I are all seasoned and experienced Travel agents who are passionate about what we do.
I've personally been a front line travel agent, a travel agency manager and now I'm an agency owner. I love what I do. I work with many repeat and referral clients that I really get to know. I find out what their travel dreams are and I plan a trip that is completely customized especially for them. I want every trip I plan to be the most amazing and memorable ever.
- European River Cruising
- European Custom Itineraries
- Christmas Market Cruises & Tours
- Luxury Vacation & Cruising Travel
- Checking Off Your Worldwide Travel Bucket List
My Areas of Expertise
LANGUAGES
English
English
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
AmaWaterways Specialist
Globus Family of Brands University - Avalon Waterways Specialist
PEARLS Travel Advisor Specialist
Regent Seven Seas Luxury Cruise Expert
Windstar Star Specialist
Certified Travel Counselor - The Travel Institute
Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist 2021 & 2022
Viking River & Ocean Cruise Specialist
AmaWaterways River Cruise Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
My Travel Stories
Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist
Awarded Mar, 23, 2021
Awarded Mar 28, 2022
Diane Bean, CTC
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Diane handles EVERYTHING!
Reviewed By Roy & Emily - Brewer, ME | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Our experience with Diane was better than we ever could have expected. She worked with us months before our honeymoon to find out exactly what our interests are and made a handful of recommendations for us. We had the most wonderful, worry-free vacation thanks to Diane's careful planning and preparation. We recommend her to everyone thinking of going on vacation!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
67 of 108 people found this review helpful
Everything was perfect on this trip
Reviewed By D&B - Brunswick,Maine | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Diane is thorough and always easy to work with
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
43 of 70 people found this review helpful
Extraordinary Experience!
Reviewed By Jammie - Houston, TX | Traveled to Negril ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Working with Diane to create our dream wedding in Jamaica was a great experience. She helped put together a week long event that we (and our guests) will never forget! Her expertise was obvious when it came to planning a destination wedding and we couldn't be happier with how the entire trip came together. Our wedding day was like a dream and it exceeded every expectation that we had.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
53 of 91 people found this review helpful
Best vacation in years
Reviewed By Dan Fournier - Exeter, Maine | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
My wife and I booked a trip to Jamaica with Diane late in 2019.As you can imagine our travel plans were upended by Covid just 2 weeks before our trip.
Diane took care of everything for us. She got us vouchers and eventually we rebooked for early spring 2021.
Unfortunately Jamaica still had many restrictions in place and we were concerned about getting our tests in time for travel as well as concerns about what we could do in jamaica with many places closed and restrictions on capacities.
Diane quickly offered a solution to rebooking us in mexico on the riviera maya.
She highly recommended the Valentin imperial resort and we jumped on it just a couple weeks prior to our trip.
She once again took care of everything from rebooking flights, taking care of transportation and booking our hotel.
We had the trip of a lifetime thanks solely to her and her efforts.
We cant thank her enough for all she did to make this vacation happen in such uncertain times.
We are now her customers fo
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
19 of 25 people found this review helpful
Awesome Planned Trips!
Reviewed By TJ - Jonesboro, AR | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Diane did a fantastic job planning my international trips. She has experience herself visiting the locations I've visited for vacation, and provides great advice. Diane also well at booking hotels, events, flights, and car rentals at good prices. All of your itinerary is located in a digital mobile app. It's easy to use, and provides all of the information if you traveling to multiple locations.Overall, I recommend using her travel agent services. I will be definitely using for future trips.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
60 of 107 people found this review helpful
Italy with the girls!
Reviewed By Patty - Bakersfield,CA | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Great trip from start to finish.! EVERYTHING was taken care of so we could really relax and enjoy ourselves!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
59 of 105 people found this review helpful
Trip of a Lifetime
Reviewed By Mary - Atlanta, Georgia | Traveled to Tahiti ~ French Polynesia ~ South Pacific
She knows what her clients want and delivers every time. I will never travel again without using Diane. She takes care of everything
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
14 of 20 people found this review helpful
The Unexpected Trip of a Lifetime!
Reviewed By Vi M. - Johnstown, CO | Traveled to Antarctica
Working with Diane is a pleasure. She is the consummate professional, who diligently works to answer and anticipate travel questions. We had initially "toyed" with going to Antarctica. As she provided more information, we decided to GO! She made sure that we received all the documentation we required for this exciting, one of a kind trips, during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Diane is very efficient and easy to communicate with. I recommend her to anyone who wants a luxury experience. I can't wait to work with her for our Alaska trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Once in a lifetime experience!
Reviewed By Seth - Veazie, Maine | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
We booked our vacation last minute with a no wiggle room for the available travel dates. Diane was amazingly patient and resilient going well above and beyond our expectations even when we suddenly changed the destination entirely. She was constantly in contact and available and somehow was able to get us fantastic accommodations at two amazing resorts that we had previously tried to book independently and unsuccessfully. We experienced disruptions with the airlines and she was available immediately to help us resolve and save our vacation from being cancelled by cancelled flights. Top notch service that’s worth double the charge!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
The best trip was our AMA Waterways trip.
Reviewed By Ellen - Clarksville, Tennessee | Traveled to Austria ~ Europe
Diane is such a joy to work with when planning a trip. She has organized three trips for us and then have all been fantastic. I highly recommend her for your travel needs.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Great service and assistance. Thank you, Diane!
Reviewed By Susan - Suffolk, Virginia | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Without a doubt, Diane was the best! It was my first time working with a travel agent and she did not disappoint. My trip with friends presented her with some definite challenges as I was having to fly from a different location than my traveling partners. I was meeting my friends at a location that I had never been to in a foreign country. Diane took care of everything and it went very smoothly.
I would definitely have her book any future travel plans that I hope to have.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Best Travel Consultant!
Reviewed By Joseph - San Antonio Texas | Traveled to Germany ~ Europe
Diane takes care of all my business and leisure travel. She understands my wants, desires and needs for any given trip. She has worked to maximize my status with certain airlines and hotel groups. Yet she is also very adept at finding that quaint property or experience that fits your temperament and tastes. A world traveler herself, she is plugged into a variety of resources around the globe to maximize your experience on any given trip. She has planned trips for me all across the states, Alaska, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Belgium, Canada and Japan. Consult Diane for all your travel needs!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
College Bound
Reviewed By Karen - Bangor | Traveled to Portland ~ Oregon ~ USA
Diane took the stress and worry out of our hands for our Portland, Oregon trip. She collected some details from us and that was essentially it. She is clearly is an excellent navigator of the travel industry with years of experience. We will use her expertise again in the future.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
12 of 20 people found this review helpful
Family Trip
Reviewed By Lisa - Pittsburgh, PA | Traveled to St. Lucia Island ~ St. Lucia ~ Caribbean
St Lucia was beautiful and Cap Maison was awesome! Thank you!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Honeymoon of our dreams!
Reviewed By Taela - Andover, NH | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
PositiveDiane developed the perfect honeymoon for us! She took the time to get to know what we would and wouldn’t like— this was clear in the wide array of scheduled activities. The trip was the optimal balance between adventure and relaxation. Working with companies and professionals that we knew Diane trusted made the experience significantly more enjoyable. We cannot recall ever participating in a more fluid and organized travel experience. Thank you Diane for designing the honeymoon of our dreams!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Such a great trip.
Reviewed By Brent - Northern, Maine | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Although the weather was not good, our experiences were fantastic. The accommodations were outstanding, the food was delicious, the sights were inspiring, and the people we encountered were memorable. Thank you, Diane for setting up such a great trip for us. From Bushmills to Dublin and all points in between, we were treated with sights and experiences we’ll never forget. Slainte!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Diane is the best!!!!
Reviewed By Travis - Veazie Maine | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Our family has worked with Diane to plan several family vacations. She is amazing! No detail is overlooked!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great Cruise to Alaska
Reviewed By Happy Customer - Bangor, Maine | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Diane created a great cruise vacation to Alaska for us. She provided expert advice that made our cruise very enjoyable and relaxing. Diane also created a pre-cruise mini-vacation in Seattle that was spectacular and ensured a good time. Diane did all this while keeping within our budget and helping us to avoid unnecessary expenditures. We look forward to planning our next vacation with Diane.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Italy
Reviewed By Kim - Waterville, Maine | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
We had a fun and relaxing vacation. Everything went smoothly!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Royal Caribbean Cruise Vacation
Reviewed By TB - Bangor, Maine | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Diane did an awesome job as usual! She even helped us with flight issues getting home even though we booked our own airfare. Now that’s going above and beyond!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Georgia
Reviewed By Summer - Bangor, Maine | Traveled to Georgia ~ USA
Thanks for helping us choose a great location and properties. Jekyll Ocean Club and the Golden Isles of Georgia is basically a beach paradise and the entire area is perfect for vacationing. Savannah was an excellent end to our week and a city we would visit again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fantastic Ireland!
Reviewed By Brent - Northern Maine | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Although the weather was not good, our experiences were fantastic. The accommodations were outstanding, the food was delicious, the sights were inspiring, and the people we encountered were memorable. Thank you, Diane for setting up such a great trip for us. From Bushmills to Dublin and all points in between, we were treated with sights and experiences we’ll never forget. Slainte!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wonderfully Amazing Trip and Cruise
Reviewed By BL - Sanford, Maine | Traveled to Caribbean
Thank you for planning, booking and scheduling our wonderfully amazing trip and cruise. We enjoyed every minute of it and appreciate how smoothly things went for us. Also, thank you for the specialty dinner. Now that was a dinner to remember! From all 4 Lowells. THANK YOU!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 1 people found this review helpful