Rhonda Tomlinson
Columbia, Maryland Travel Agent
SFS Travel, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Travel Specialist: Cruises and Resort Getaways
Mendenhall Glacier
I LOVE to travel! Meeting new people, exploring new destinations and its culture, and sometimes is just finding a place to rest and relax! You never know what you will find on a vacation trip. My family and I cruised in the Lesser Antilles in 2019. We were able to make plans to meet relatives on St. Vincent that we didn’t even know that we had. Those memories will live with you forever.
I enjoy working with my clients to help them plan their dream trip and make their own memories and stories to tell. Working with a travel professional who has firsthand experience in vacation planning and who understands the detail requirements, can definitely make a difference as to how well your vacation turns out – whether it be an ocean cruise, river cruise, resorts, an all-inclusive getaway or group vacation.
I have been personally travelling for years and planned vacation trips for friends, family members and a private aircraft fly-in group for years. I also worked with a Women in Business group (for about 10 years), organizing monthly events, providing opportunities to help women succeed.
Whether you have specific plans or if you are looking for a new adventure, I will use my contacts and itinerary planning tools to work with you to craft a memorable vacation. There are so many types of travel plans – ocean or river cruise, railroad, steamboats, all-inclusive resorts, amusement parks - each one will provide a different type of experience.
Remember - I sell experiences and memories and Not Detail is Too Small. I look forward to becoming your Travel Advisor.
Check out our website for ideas. www.sfstravel.com
My Areas of Expertise
CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
Certified Meeting and Events Consultant
Celebrity Cruises Five Star Academy Graduate
American Queen Steamboat Academy Certified Agent
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
My Travel Stories
Fantastic vacation & everything was made so easy!
Reviewed By JB - Maryland | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
Rhonda was beyond amazing to work with .She made everything so easy for us. Rhonda is so proactive, professional and knowledgeable about every aspect of travelling . She certainly helped turn our vacation into a trip of a lifetime / we will certainly be looking to use Rhonda’s services again !
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Rhonda Tomlinson responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was great working with you on your first family cruise, creating lifetime memories.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was great working with you on your first family cruise, creating lifetime memories.
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Best trip ever!
Reviewed By Cruzer22 - Manassas,VA | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Very knowledgeable and always looking for the best experience possible. Everything was intricately planned down to the smallest detail and went flawlessly. This became more than a trip, this was a memory that we’ll cherish forever.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Rhonda Tomlinson responded:
Thank you for the find words. It is a pleasure working with you as we plan trips on your bucket list.. Wishing you the best, always.
Thank you for the find words. It is a pleasure working with you as we plan trips on your bucket list.. Wishing you the best, always.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Extraordinary river boat cruise!!!
Reviewed By Annie - North Huntington, PA | Traveled to Red Wing ~ Minnesota ~ USA
Detail oriented about every aspect of the booking for the trip you have selected.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Rhonda Tomlinson responded:
This was such a wonderful trip. Glad we spent the time together. Thanks for your kind words.
This was such a wonderful trip. Glad we spent the time together. Thanks for your kind words.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Our first travel agent experience!
Reviewed By A & R - Columbia, Maryland | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
My husband and I took a trip to Orlando in 2019. Our experience with Rhonda was the first time using a travel agent. It was an excellent experience. Rhonda was personally invested in insuring that we would have a great time. All we did was say to Rhonda, "This is where and when we want to go." and it was like magic from there. She provided detailed and knowledgeable information, the various options about everything and recommended choices based on our feedback to her. We were also given invaluable travelers tips that included the best way to get to get to and from the airport (since we did n't want to rent a car), great places to eat and how to negotiate the Universal theme parks to make the best use of our time, Once everything was mapped out for us, by Rhonda, we received a detailed proposal based on our choices before confirming. One of the most amazing perks of working with Rhonda was a personalized powerpoint presentation that had us excited to be on our way.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Rhonda Tomlinson responded:
Dear A & R, It was such a pleasure working with you and sharing your excitement as the trip plans came together. I am so glad that you had such a great time and shared your experience with me as you travelled. I look forward to working with you to plan future trips. Best and thank you for your kind words. Rhonda
Dear A & R, It was such a pleasure working with you and sharing your excitement as the trip plans came together. I am so glad that you had such a great time and shared your experience with me as you travelled. I look forward to working with you to plan future trips. Best and thank you for your kind words. Rhonda
7 of 13 people found this review helpful
Costa Rican Get Away
Reviewed By Dee - Columbia, MD | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
I was very impressed with Rhonda's knowledge and thoroughness. She covered every detail of our vacation, which made the trip exceptional.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Suite Life
Reviewed By Ryka - Richmond, Texas | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Rhonda is great to work and she excels when things are not going as planned. I was supposed to fly out when the weather was poor and the airline crew was not very helpful. I texted Rhonda and although she was traveling herself, still answered my questions promptly and provided some options. Mother nature was determined for me not to leave the city and won the battle but not the war. Mrs. Tomlinson advocated for me to be able to roll over the funds and the travel insurance into another trip. I am grateful that I didn't lose my money or waste my energy to call and make these changes on my own. Her style of travel is definitely sophisticated and comfortable. I loved the cruise and the cruise-liner. She also keeps you super organized while you're traveling with her travel app. Everything was awesome. I will use her services again very soon:)
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Welcome to Rhonda-land
Reviewed By Rona Smith - Manassas, VA | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Rhonda provides a level of detail to trip planning that is unmatched!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Reviewed By Bonnie - Manassas, VA | Traveled to Cozumel ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
My experience working with Rhonda was excellent.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 night Western Caribbean Curise
Reviewed By Bonnie - Manassa, VA | Traveled to Cozumel ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Simply the best really plans out every detail to make sure you achieve a awesome vacation.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
The best vacation of the year.
Reviewed By Plane traveler - Manassas, VA | Traveled to Cozumel ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Excellent experience…everything was “top-notch “. All aspects were planned down to the smallest detail. Rhonda handled everything flawlessly in spite of the impact from hurricane Nicole.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Welcome to Rhondaland!
Reviewed By Rona - Manassas, VA | Traveled to Cozumel ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
This was a wonderful well planned vacation. Can’t wait to do it again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Rhonda Tomlinson responded:
Welcome Aboard!. So glad that you enjoyed your first cruise and introduction to the RETREAT SUITE Life. Many more to come. Thanks
Welcome Aboard!. So glad that you enjoyed your first cruise and introduction to the RETREAT SUITE Life. Many more to come. Thanks
Pretty and Pampered
Reviewed By Rona - Manassas, VA | Traveled to Other
Rhonda is thorough! She takes the time to learn your interests and based on this gives you an experience with a few great surprises.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Rhonda Tomlinson responded:
Rona, I am so glad that you were pampered and enjoyed your special SPA weekend. . You deserved it. Rhonda
Rona, I am so glad that you were pampered and enjoyed your special SPA weekend. . You deserved it. Rhonda
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Rhonda took great care of us
Reviewed By Grace - Alexandria, VA | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Rhonda is thoughtful, flexible, and very easy to work with. She heard our requests, provided great options, and made sure we got just right insurance policy!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Rhonda Tomlinson responded:
Than you Grace. It was such fun working with you, planning a visit to one of my favorites places - Hawaii.
Than you Grace. It was such fun working with you, planning a visit to one of my favorites places - Hawaii.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Best Cruise Planner Ever!
Reviewed By Cathy - Columbia | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Rhonda is the perfect travel agent! We asked her to plan several cruises for us with different cruise lines and every cruise was a gem. She has sailed on many different cruise lines and has personal knowledge of their ships and ports, so she guided us to the very best for our trips. We had the best onshore tours, the best at sea schedule, and were able to sample everything the cruise had to offer, while also allowing for rest, relaxation and pampering. We couldn't have done it without Rhonda's help.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Rhonda Tomlinson responded:
Cathy, it was a pleasure working with you to plan your wonderful cruises. I love get feedback that you had fabulous experiences. Thank you so much for all your very kind words. I look forward to our next planning adventure.
Cathy, it was a pleasure working with you to plan your wonderful cruises. I love get feedback that you had fabulous experiences. Thank you so much for all your very kind words. I look forward to our next planning adventure.
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Expert handling of travel plans vs. COVID-19 !
Reviewed By A North - Columbia, Maryland | Traveled to England ~ Europe
I have been on a trip organized by Rhonda in the past. Simply put, she does all the work. Rhonda planned an exciting cruise for my husband and me for 2020. Then COVID-19 shut the world down. Even before the cruise was officially cancelled Rhonda was monitoring the situation and researching options. Once the official word came, Rhonda handled everything. She kept us in the loop every step of the way. When we needed to do something, she told us exactly what, when and how, even though we know that she, like everyone else, was worried about managing thru COVID. Our original trip has changed several times but each time Rhonda handled everything or walked us thru. Rhonda has our new cruise planned and I can only image how much time she has devoted this. Our excitement for the new trip has remained because all of the stress of the process has been expertly managed by Rhonda! I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Rhonda Tomlinson responded:
A, It definitely has been a challenging time these past 18 months but I believe that three times, is the lucky number. It is hard to believe that we started this planning journey in December 2018. Having you as friends and clients has definitely helped to relieve the stress that we all experienced as we navigated through 2020. Thank you very much for your kind words and here's to more travels.
A, It definitely has been a challenging time these past 18 months but I believe that three times, is the lucky number. It is hard to believe that we started this planning journey in December 2018. Having you as friends and clients has definitely helped to relieve the stress that we all experienced as we navigated through 2020. Thank you very much for your kind words and here's to more travels.
5 of 13 people found this review helpful