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Tori M. Sent on 11/11/202310/10 Would Recommend
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to our incredible travel agent, Deirdre, who played an absolutely pivotal role in making our destination wedding a dream come true.
From the very beginning, Deirdre was an absolute rock star. She went above and beyond to assist us with every aspect of our wedding planning. What struck me most was her unwavering patience, even when I changed my mind about the wedding location multiple times. She handled it all with a smile and a can-do attitude, which made me feel at ease and confident in her abilities.
Throughout the entire process, Deirdre was not just a travel agent; she was our lifeline. She was always there to answer our questions, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. Her responsiveness was a true blessing, and it made the planning process so much smoother and less stressful.
But where Deirdre truly shone was in her ability to handle the unexpected. Our guest list experienced quite a bit of fluctuation, with people canceling their reservations or requesting to bring additional guests. Deirdre managed it all with grace and professionalism, ensuring that we were kept in the loop while she coordinated behind the scenes, sparing us any unnecessary stress.
One of the most remarkable things about Deirdre was her dedication to our happiness. When we encountered challenges with the resort, she didn't hesitate to advocate for us. She took it upon herself to make sure that our wedding plans were given the priority they deserved, even when the resort was unresponsive. Her tenacity and commitment to ensuring our special day was perfect were truly awe-inspiring.
Thanks to Deirdre's hard work and support, our destination wedding was a beautiful and unforgettable experience. She's not just a travel agent; she's a wedding planning superhero. If you're ever in need of someone who will go the extra mile to make your dreams come true, we wholeheartedly recommend Deirdre's services. We are forever grateful for everything she did to make our wedding day so incredibly special.Enlighten Excursions's reply:
Dear Tori,
I am incredibly touched by your heartfelt review. As your destination wedding travel agent, it was my absolute pleasure to assist you in making your dream wedding come true. Reading your words fills me with immense pride and joy.
Navigating your unique and beautiful journey was made enjoyable because of your patience and trust in me. Your destination wedding was a personal mission for me and my team to ensure that every detail was as perfect as possible.
Your recognition of my team’s dedication, especially in handling the unexpected, means a lot to me. Advocating for your needs with the resort and ensuring that your special day received the attention it deserved was our top priority. I believe that every couple deserves a seamless and stress-free wedding experience, especially when it's a destination wedding that brings its own set of unique challenges and opportunities.
As a destination wedding travel agent, creating beautiful and unforgettable wedding experiences is always the mission, but working with you and your amazing family & friends was truly a joy! Tori, your recommendation is deeply appreciated and provides inspiration to the entire team.
Thank you once again for entrusting me with such a significant occasion in your life. I wish you and Tommie every happiness in your new journey together.
Warm regards, Deirdre
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Joyce M. Sent on 12/19/2023Enlighten Excursion is the best ! We will be contacting them again 🥰🥰🥰
Ms Swinson was exceptionally helpful in letting us feel comfortable reaching to her about anything during the wedding event . Paradisus wonderful resort we enjoyed our stay and wedding was fabulous! -
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Danyelle W. Sent on 11/14/2023Destination Wedding of my dreams!
The enlightened excursions team truly went above and beyond for my destination wedding! We had over 100 guests traveling from all over the US and she was able to keep all of our travel arrangements organized and handled all of the communication so I didn't have to worry about it! Their team gave me so many extras I was not expecting, they created my wedding website with all of the information for my guests and even sent my save the dates out to our guests. I would highly recommend them for your destination wedding!Enlighten Excursions's reply:
Dear Danyelle,
Thank you for sharing such a glowing review of your experience with Enlighten Excursions. It was an absolute joy to be your destination wedding travel agent and to help bring your dream wedding to life.
Our goal is always to ensure that everything is as stress-free as possible for our clients, allowing you to just focus on the joy of your special day. We love large working with large destination weddings and though organizing travel arrangements for over 100 guests is no small feat, we try to ensure smooth sailing with our time-tested planning methods. That’s why I'm really thrilled to hear that our efforts in managing communications and keeping everything organized were helpful to you.
We're also glad that you loved the extra touches, like the creation of your wedding website and sending out your save the dates. It's these little details that can make a big difference, and we're always looking for ways to add value to your experience.
Thank you for your high recommendation. It means the world to us to know that we've played a part in making your wedding day unforgettable. And may your lives together be filled with endless joy and love.
Warm regards,
The Enlighten Excursions Team
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Yp Sent on 12/29/2020Should be Extraordinary Excursions!
I wanted to plan a dream vacation for my beloved girlfriend’s 60th birthday at the last minute, during the coronavirus pandemic, at a warm destination, and LBGT+ friendly. Needless to say, I had zero expectation that it would really happen. Fortunately, I had an amazing 50th birthday experience of my own, planned well in advance by Enlighten Excursions, so I decided to give them another go. After contacting Deirdre with Enlighten Excursions, my skepticism and worry melted away. Deirdre is kindhearted, listens well, professional, well informed, resourceful, thorough and efficient.
When asked about our trip, I describe it as being nothing short of a fairytale. From transportation arrangements to butler drawn bubble baths, every little detail was covered. The trip was excellent, easily the best experience I ever had working with a travel agent. Besides, appreciating how Deirdre went above and beyond for me, I think what I valued most about this trip was that she educated herself on the coronavirus protocols in place for each destination I explored and made suggestions to limit our exposure. If you want to get the best of what great travel offers, Enlighten Excursions is sure to please!
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Lauren R. Sent on 01/04/2022Amazing Honeymoon
We originally choose Stacey to book our honeymoon to Europe for August 2020 in February of 2020. Of course the pandemic caused us to change plans, but Stacey was on top of everything the whole time. In Spring of 2021 we revisited our honeymoon options, and because Europe was not open at the time, we explored different options around the world. Stacey came up with several incredible options for us, we ended up going to Costa Rica in August of 2021 for 2 weeks. Stacey made sure that we were as prepared as we possibly could have been, and maybe our honeymoon as stress-free as possible. While in Costa Rica we stayed at 5 different hotels, and had many different excursions that Stacey booked for us (all within our budget). We encountered an issue with transportation once while in Costa Rica and Stacey got on the phone and fixed the issue for us quickly. We are so grateful for the fantastic honeymoon that Stacey planned for us and we absolutely will use her again on our future travels. -
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Blake Sent on 10/29/2019Above and Beyond
Deidre and Stacey went above and beyond to help make our destination wedding amazing. They fought for us when the resort canceled and continued to advocate for my husband and I. They made a stressful process of wedding planning, so much easier! We will absolutely recommend them and use their services again! -
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Deborah Sent on 07/31/2019Awesome! Wedding in jamaica
Marvin and I are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Stacey and Enlighten Excursions. Stacey and her team were extremely professional and provided quality customer service. They went above and beyond the call of duty to make our wedding a success. Within 4 months all of our guest were booked and ready to go. She and her staff were always a phone call, text or email away. We have already started recommending Enlighten Excursions to our friends and family!Enlighten Excursions's reply:
Debbie,
It was our pleasure to help you and Marvin celebrate this special day! It was a great experience for us to and we wish you all the best in the future.
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Sarah A. Sent on 08/01/2019Say goodbye to honeymoon stress!
When we were planning our wedding, I knew the last thing we needed was the added stress of planning a honeymoon on top of it. Luckily, we found Enlighten Excursions and it was the best decision for us! Stacey helped us plan our dream honeymoon to Spain, including Barcelona, Seville, and Madrid. She was super flexible when we wanted to change the number of paid activities or "excursions" in our itinerary for more unstructured time on our own - it ended up being the perfect balance. Stacey was also readily available to help when we had questions in the week leading up to and even during our trip. The planning fee was very reasonable and 110% worth it. I would recommend Enlighten Excursions to anyone looking for a stress-free solution to honeymoon planning!Enlighten Excursions's reply:
Sarah Anne,
Thank you for the great review. I really enjoyed working with you both and so glad you enjoyed your Spain in honeymoon!
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Samantha Sent on 07/05/2019
Your #1 Wedding Planner/Travel Agent!!
We cannot express how lucky we were to have stubbled upon Deirdre and her expertise! She is so warm and knowledgeable, experienced and attentive to every little detail.
From the beginning, Deirdre helped us for months by communicating and researching the most perfect hotel to fit our destination wedding needs. She spent hours emailing, calling to make sure every detail was perfect. She was so wonderful and patient walking us through the process of putting on a wedding from start to finish.
Our guests raved about working with her and planning out their travel plans. She sent detailed personalized itineraries to all of our guest. Many of my guests are now utilizing her expertise to plan other family trips and she helped us plan our honeymoon to Italy! Deirdre even made time to stop by my bridal shower to make a surprise visit which meant so much to us!
If you are looking for help planning your next trip and want an easy travel experience I highly recommend making Enlightened Excursions your first stop! You will be happy you did! -
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Cassandra Sent on 10/28/2020Honeymoon in Paradise
We chose Enlighten Excursions to plan the honeymoon of our dreams in 2019. From start to finish, Dee and her team made sure that we had everything we wanted plus more. Little details like having champagne and fruit delivered to our room to congratulate us on our nuptials really put the icing on the cake. The entire process was seamless!! Do yourself a favor, book Enlighten Excursions. You will not be disappointed! -
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Siobhan Sent on 05/27/2019Honeymoon to Antigua
We worked with Stacey to book our honeymoon, myself and my husband have never really traveled before so it was amazing to have help organizing such an important trip! Stacey was outstanding, giving us so many choices until we found the perfect one! The resort we stayed out far exceeded our expectations and we would work with her again for future trips for sure!Enlighten Excursions's reply:
Siobhan,
Many thanks for the glowing review. I'm so glad your honeymoon was everything you wanted it to be! Best wishes to both you!
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