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Emily Carnes

Merritt Island, Florida Travel Agent
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Emily Carnes

Emily Carnes

Merritt Island, Florida Travel Agent
Grand Escape Travel, an independent agent with Travel Leaders Roswell, GA
43 Reviews | 100% Recommended
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Agent Specializing in Caribbean, Europe, Stateside

With over 7 years of Industry knowledge and resourcing trips I have partnered with some of the best suppliers in the industry to provide exceptional experiences curated to fit your travel dreams.

My Travel Specialties

Theme Park Travel

Are you a Disney, Universal, or Sea World fan...Does planning for the parks seem so overwhelming for you? I would love to help you simplify the planning process to make the most of your travels to any of the beloved Theme Parks. ... Read more from my Theme Park Travel bio.

Cruise Expert(Ocean/River Cruise)

Cruising is a mode of travel, and wonderful way to see many parts of the world! I stay on educated on the top cruising trends, the cruise lines newest travel requirements as well as their newest ships and offers. River Cruise ... Read more from my Cruise Expert(Ocean/River Cruise) bio.

Family Friendly Travel/Multi-Generational Travel

As a Mom to 2 teens, traveling as a family and making that process as simplified and easy as possibly is one of my top priorities for my clients.  I enjoy showing families how easy traveling and exploring the World as a ... Read more from my Family Friendly Travel/Multi-Generational Travel bio.

Adult Only Travel- Wedding/Honeymoon/Celebration

I love planning all types of travel, but I really find joy in helping adults who have intentionally set aside time out of their busy schedule to escape. If it's to sneak off to a private intimate wedding ceremony, or to ... Read more from my Adult Only Travel- Wedding/Honeymoon/Celebration bio.

A full-service Travel Leaders associate agency

Hello, I'm Emily Carnes, Owner/Travel Advisor of Grand Escape Travel. I've always loved to travel, my passion began as a little girl, and in my teens I got to experience my first "out of country" travel trip. This is the trip ... Read more from my A full-service Travel Leaders associate agency bio.

My Travel Stories

Tracking Down Anthony Bourdain's Top 101

It's always been an item close to the top of my Travel Bucket List to be in Mexico on the celebration of Day of the Dead. More about that soon, but this year I was finally able to experience it. 

On 11/2/23 we stepped off out Luxury Oceania Cruise ship in the ... Read more from my Tracking Down Anthony Bourdain's Top 101 story.

Sand Boarding in Utah

I recently traveled to Southern Utah to not only visit Zion National Park, and Bryce Canyon National Park, but to also dare myself to step outside the box and take part in a unique experience. I drove to Kanab Utah to take part in a UTV activity that would not only test ... Read more from my Sand Boarding in Utah story.

My Reviews

Rating: 5 43 Reviews | 100% Recommended

Wonderful trip

Reviewed By Teri and Buzz - Monroe, George | Traveled to Montego Bay ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Emily did an awesome job planning and putting together our wonderful vacation to Jamaica. Not only is she great at her job, she is so nice and wonderful to work with. :) we can't wait for her to do our next trip!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
29 of 50 people found this review helpful
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Awesome trip

Reviewed By Lane - Athens, GA | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I’ve known Emily for years, an had complete trust in her decision, as she coordinated family flying from MI, an us in Atl, to meet in Mexico, everything went smoothly an we had the best time. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking to travel...
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Emily Carnes responded:
Thank you Enola! I'm so glad that you all were able to meet up and enjoy some R&R together. I look forward to working with all of you again!
17 of 27 people found this review helpful
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Trip of a lifetime!

Reviewed By Bucketlisttravelers - Monroe, GA | Traveled to Las Vegas ~ Nevada ~ USA
Emily has provided quality experiences for many of our vacation travels! From LasVegas to the Bahamas, and Hawaii to Tahiti, each trip is better than the last thanks to her knowledgeable service and expertise.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
24 of 41 people found this review helpful
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Awesome weekend getaway

Reviewed By Lisa - Atlanta, GA | Traveled to Nashville ~ Tennessee ~ USA
Emily helped me throw my weekend Nashville trip together in a matter of weeks. She was able to find a hotel in my budget, in the area I wanted to stay in. She also put together a list of attractions she thought we'd be interested in and a great list of restaurants to not miss. Our experience working with Emily was completely pleasant and we definitely plan on working with her again in the future.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
32 of 58 people found this review helpful
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amazing adventure

Reviewed By Mark and Karen Page - Mason, MI | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Excellent - very respectful of our needs and wants
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Emily Carnes responded:
Thank you Karen and Mark for your kind words! I'm so glad you both enjoyed your trip. Hopefully you are missing the bad weather up in your neck of the woods!
14 of 23 people found this review helpful
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Most wonder agent around!!

Reviewed By Kayla Jobes - Monroe, Ga | Traveled to Cape Canaveral ~ Florida ~ USA
So hard working and very intimate to make sure everything is top notch and ready to go. She never lets us down! Best travel agent I’ve ever met!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
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Best vacation ever!

Reviewed By Lindy - Opelika, Al | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Emily is so easy to work with & she always makes sure every detail of our trip is perfect.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
13 of 23 people found this review helpful
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A Truly Magical Vacation

Reviewed By Lindy - Opelika, Al | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Emily is so nice & easy to work with. She was very attentive to our needs & even answered my call on a Saturday. I highly recommend Emily for all of your vacation needs.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
23 of 43 people found this review helpful
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Honeymooning ??

Reviewed By Raising The Barr - Monroe, Georgia | Traveled to Cabo San Lucas ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
Emily handle it all for us! She had everything line up perfectly to make our honeymoon that much more enjoyable! She was very knowledgeable with our resort and the excursions we chose. We are already planning our next adventure with Emily!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Wonderful Trip!

Reviewed By Kim - Buckhead, GA | Traveled to Breckenridge ~ Colorado ~ USA
Emily did a fantastic job organizing our trip, from last minute preparations due to season changes, to answering our questions even while we were there - we are so thankful for her knowledge and skills in travel planning! Awesome trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
8 of 15 people found this review helpful
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Best Planner Around

Reviewed By Ali - Auburn, AL | Traveled to Marathon ~ Florida ~ USA
I loved working with Emily! After a negative experience with another agent not listening, she jumped in and saved the day!! Gave me lots of options and listened to everything we wanted!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Best Vacation

Reviewed By Stephanie - Anniston, AL | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Emily is the best travel agent I have EVER worked with. She listens to what you are looking for and provides multiple options. I have never had to worry about something on my trip as she has already taken care of everything and I just go and enjoy. You cannot go wrong with any of her recommendations.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Rose Bowl 2018

Reviewed By Craig - Monroe GA | Traveled to Los Angeles ~ California ~ USA
Emily was very diligent in getting what we were looking for, and followed up with us several times to make sure everything was perfect. Best trip I've ever taken.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
19 of 37 people found this review helpful
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Honeymoon of a lifetime!

Reviewed By Elisabeth & Matthew - Monroe, Georgia | Traveled to Banff ~ Alberta ~ Canada
Emily was a delight to work with! She is so kind and takes all aspects of your trip into consideration. She helped us decide on a location for our honeymoon: Banff, Canada. She worked so well with our budget, providing lodging options on both the high and low ends. She arranged everything for us and made sure we had all the information we needed for our travels. It was seriously the easiest part of our wedding planning. I talked with Emily back and forth several times. She responds quickly and answered all of my questions. Our trip was amazing thanks to her hard work and dedication to making sure everything was lined up. Emily checked on us throughout the week and was available for any questions I had throughout the trip. During our stay, she also made reservations for us and helped call anyone if we had any issues. She is fabulous and you cannot go wrong booking a trip with Emily!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Emily Carnes responded:
Thank you Elizabeth and Matthew for the kind words, Your honeymoon was such a fun trip to plan! Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of the planning process. I look forward to working with you guys again in the future!
26 of 51 people found this review helpful
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Best honeymoon EVER

Reviewed By Kayla Phillips - Monroe, Ga | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
she is the best at what she does. she always answers any questions i have and is always there to make sure we have the best experience!! I couldnt recommend her enough to anybody who needs someone to help them plan any amazing vacation.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Emily Carnes responded:
Thank you for your kind words, and for allowing me to help you with one of the most important and special trip of your new lives as Husband and Wife. I look forward to working with you two again soon.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Spring Break Mexico ‘22

Reviewed By Aye Papi! - Merritt Island | Traveled to Mexico ~ Mexico
Best agent I’ve ever used. So responsive. And very wise. Glad she has been to these places and knows the locations. Her advice was spot in. Keep sending her there sample the localities.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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AWESOME!!!

Reviewed By Michael W. - Kennesaw, GA | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Emily goes above and beyond to find your perfect vacation. I know for a fact we couldn't have done this without her through all of these ever changing COVID regulations. Love how she is not only there for booking, but also all the way till you get home from your trip. Won't book with anyone else.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Emily is the magical dream maker!

Reviewed By Danielle Dudley - Port Richey, FL | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Emily is truly the maker of dreams! Emily went above and beyond from the moment we connected with her. She took the time to schedule a phone call with us to get a feel of what we wanted out of our honeymoon. She stayed in contact with us through the entire planning process. She made our dream wedding/ honeymoon in Hawaii a reality. She provided us options based on our prior requests and was always up for answering my million questions. Three different, Hawaiian islands, 12 days and an excursion planned each day. Since the moment we started planning with her, I knew that I would never plan another trip without her. She was a god send. I recommend her to everyone I can. Emily is someone I look forward to planning with for years to come. No words will ever be able to thank her enough for the trip that she planned for us. She is truly the maker of dreams.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Emily Carnes responded:
It was truly a joy to work with you and help you plan this amazing trip/honeymoon. I've loved seeing all of your beautiful photos and views from some of the very best hikes in the islands. Thank you for trusting me, and thank you for your grace and patience with the coivd hoops. I look forward to working with you again soon! -Emily
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
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Will Definitely Be Returning!

Reviewed By PlumberWife - Loganville, GA | Traveled to Barbados ~ Caribbean
Emily made planning our honeymoon so easy! We went to her with some location ideas and she provided us with all the information requested plus a couple of other vacation spot we were not familiar with. She came back with great pricing including airfare that we would have never been able to get without her. We ended up in Barbados, her recommendation, and loved it! She made all the reservations and excursions. All we had to do was say 'yes' or 'no' to her suggestions and give her our payment. She took all the hassle and worry out of our hands and it was truly and enjoyable experience working with Emily. We've already given her name to several family members & friends.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Emily Carnes responded:
Thank you for your kind words! You both were such a joy to work with and the excitement of this trip was infectious. Barbados is such a beautiful island with beautiful people and I'm so glad you got to experience it. I look forward to working with you both again soon, and I really appreciate all of the referrals.
14 of 28 people found this review helpful
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Perfect Rose Bowl Weekend

Reviewed By Happy Dawg - Athens,Ga | Traveled to Pasadena ~ California ~ USA
This Rose Bowl trip was one of best of our traveling experiences. It was will coordinated and fun filled. We loved flying from a new airport,GSP.
I would recommend Emily to my friends for future trips.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
23 of 46 people found this review helpful
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Best trip ever!

Reviewed By Chanda - Barnesville, Ga | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
We had the most amazing trip visiting Disney world. There is no way we could have made this trip without the help from Emily and Grand Escape Travel. Everything was planned and perfect for my family. Grand Escape Travel Will be apart of all of our trips from here on out!! Thank you so much!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Post card perfect vacation!

Reviewed By Tom and Ann - Monroe GA | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Emily has been helping us with travel for several years. She is so patient with the thousand questions we usually have! We know she will take care of all the details.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Hawaiian Dream Vacation

Reviewed By Michele Owens - Monroe, GA | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
I simply googled travel agents near me and Grand Escape Travel popped up. Emily is the real deal! Her knowledge and level of customer service couldn't have been better. She handled absolutely everything. It made my trip so much more enjoyable knowing everything was in place. This was an incentive trip for my husband's business. Hawaii was a dream!! I couldn't have done it without Emily and Grand Escape Travel.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Heavenly Honeymoon

Reviewed By Alli B - Covington, ga | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Emily was so helpful in every step of the planning process. She answered all my questions, sat on hold for hours trying to find information for me, and dealt with my back and forth about leaving the country. She is amazing! Our trip was planned to a T and everything ran so smoothly!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Riviera Maya Honeymoon

Reviewed By Cole - Augusta, Ga | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Emily was awesome from start to finish! She was recommended to my fiance and I from my sister and we are happy she was. From the options within our budget to getting the flights booked, she had it all covered. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to have a stress free vacation or honeymoon planning experience. We cant wait to book our next trip with her!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Hawaii honeymoon dream come true!

Reviewed By Nichole - Melbourne | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Emily helped us plan the most incredible honeymoon on Kauai and Maui in the Hawaiian islands! Every day was packed with adventure and she put her heart into making sure every detail was covered. Also, every bit of information was tucked into a cute packet with a mini travel kit that made my heart happy.
Traveling with Covid restrictions was quite tricky, but Emily was able to walk us through the process. Even when there were obstacles Emily (sometimes very late at night) would do everything in her power to come to a resolution. We’re soo grateful and can’t thank her enough for all of her hard work. We can’t wait to book more trips with Emily at Grand Escapes in the future-this is just the start!!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
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Napa Valley Getaway

Reviewed By Lindy - Opelika, AL | Traveled to Napa Valley ~ California ~ USA
Emily is simply THE BEST! We have used her for every trip for the last 4 years and every single time she hits it out of the park. Emily always sends multiple options which is key to truly planning the best trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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First Cruise

Reviewed By Yolo - Covington, GEORGIA | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Emily is a wonderful person to work with when planning any trip. She is helpful and knowledgeable. Emily helped us plan our first cruise ?? and we had an amazing time! She helped us make decisions about what ports were best for our needs, which cruise ships would be available during our time frame and would be best for our desires. She gave us lots of advice about excursions available and steered us into making a wonderful decision. She sent us suggestions and instructions on what/how to pack. She just really covered all areas to ensure we’d have a great experience. She is always available to answer questions (even when we were on the cruise) give advice, and make sure your family has the best trip possible. I highly recommend her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
24 of 49 people found this review helpful
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Much needed vacation!!!

Reviewed By GaEMT - Atlanta, Ga | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
This was my first time using a travel agent to book a trip as I am normally the one to do all the research and booking. She made it super easy and did all the work which allowed me to focus on my priorities and not have to worry about anything. She was responsive and always gave detailed answers. I would 100% recommend her to anyone who wants to visit the DR. Our hotel was perfect for us and we enjoyed our trip. Our only complaint is we wish we could have stayed longer!! BOOK WITH EMILY!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Reviewed By Condy - Monroe, Ga | Traveled to Wyoming ~ USA
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I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Anniversary trip to St. Maarten

Reviewed By Meg Branch - Opelika, AL | Traveled to St. Maarten ~ St. Martin ~ Caribbean
Emily was so easy to work with, and made the trip fun and seamless for us! She recommended the best resorts, restaurants, excursions, etc and we had the most amazing trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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An amazing trip!

Reviewed By B.Hamm - Monroe, GA | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Emily did a wonderful job arranging out trip to Alaska!!! This was our 30th wedding anniversary and my bucket list trip! It was fantastic!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Great Honeymoon Trip!!

Reviewed By Brandy Hannay - Monroe, Georgia | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Emily was great!! We had an amazing honeymoon experience! Very helpful!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Emily Carnes responded:
Thank you Brandy for your review! I'm so happy that you both had a great time celebrating! Thanks again for letting me be a part of such a special trip in your lives!
10 of 22 people found this review helpful
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Awesome Vacation!

Reviewed By Slgreg7803 - Atlanta, GA | Traveled to Tulum ~ Mexico ~ Mexico
It was an easy process. Just gave her the dates and the location.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
16 of 34 people found this review helpful
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The Best Honeymoon Ever!

Reviewed By LindsT - Blairsville, GA | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Emily was absolutely amazing, from the time we began speaking to her about planning our honeymoon from the time that we got back. She was there to answer questions, to make sure everything ran smoothly and to make sure that our honeymoon was absolutely perfect. She had every detail planned and organized so that we didn't have to worry about a thing. She planned out travel from our wedding reception to the airport, and our hotel stay for our wedding night and everything was amazing. We chose to go to Costa Rica for our honeymoon, but didn't know a great deal about the best places to stay and to visit, Emily did all of the research to find us the perfect resort. She found an amazing all-inclusive resort that was absolutely beautiful. We received all of the best treatment to celebrate our honeymoon, it was so very special thanks to Emily. I cannot say enough good things about her and the experience she created for us! I highly recommend using her to plan/book your next vacation!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
22 of 46 people found this review helpful
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A 50th birthday we will never forget!!

Reviewed By Amy - Monroe, GA | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Emily planned the perfect Mexican getaway for my boyfriend's 50th birthday! She is very professional and detail oriented but what I liked most about working with Emily is the little personal touches that she provides to all of her clients. A few days before our trip she gave us a folder containing all of our travel documents. Tucked in one of the folders was a note thanking us for our business and wishing us a good trip. She also gave us a waterproof bag to use while on our trip. Inside it were lots of thoughtful goodies including lip balm, a pack of sugar free gum, and some tropical flavored lady taffy! She also sent us a sweet text the morning we left reminding us that if we needed anything to not hesitate to contact her. We look forward to working with Emily again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
23 of 49 people found this review helpful
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An awesome trip to the Dominican Republic

Reviewed By The Smith's - Anniston, Alabama | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
It was an absolute pleasure working with Emily. Quick responses and she made sure the resort we chose was the right fit. We look forward to booking with her again in the near future.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
11 of 26 people found this review helpful
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The trip of a life time!

Reviewed By Ann - Monroe | Traveled to USA
Very helpful and always listening to our need in adjusting our trip. Even the last minute changes! We had planned this trip for years. Emily helped to make it possible!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
12 of 28 people found this review helpful
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Our first cruise

Reviewed By Holly R. - Monroe, GA | Traveled to Mexico
When we booked our first cruise to Mexico, we were nervous because we did not know what to expect. Emily was very knowledgeable about the cruise line and our destinations, which helped us pick the right trip for us. She was always available to answer any and all questions we had and helped us plan the best trip we have ever had! It was a great experience and we can't wait to use her again for our next adventure!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
21 of 46 people found this review helpful
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Great trip!

Reviewed By Miller Honeymoon - Orlando Fl | Traveled to Thailand ~ East and Southeast Asia
Emily was very nice and professional!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Emily Carnes responded:
Thank you Moriah for the kind words! I loved seeing all of your photos from Thailand! It was a pleasure helping you plan this amazing honeymoon trip.
11 of 27 people found this review helpful
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Wonderful and relaxing trip.

Reviewed By Ann - Monroe GA | Traveled to St. Maarten ~ St. Martin ~ Caribbean
So friendly and easy to work with. Very patient with any changes I asked about. Had a great itenerary worked out for our cruise.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
24 of 53 people found this review helpful
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15th Anniversary Trip

Reviewed By Meg - Opelika, AL | Traveled to Virgin Islands ~ Caribbean
Emily is currently booking a trip for us for our 15th anniversary, and she’s been very helpful and given us several options to explore!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 18 people found this review helpful
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Family graduation celebration adventure!

Reviewed By Wyattlife - Covington, GA | Traveled to Caribbean
Emily was such a pleasure to work with. Her attention to detail and inside scoop on things was invaluable.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
10 of 30 people found this review helpful
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