Region	Hotel	Promotion
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RVM	Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
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RVM	Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
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CUN	Riu Palace Las Americas – All Inclusive	Save up to 61% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 61%, up to $1,460 resort credits, and free exchange privileges with Riu Palace Peninsula, Riu Cancun, Riu Caribe, Riu Palace Costa Mujeres, Riu Dunamar, and Riu Latino for travel through 3/31/26
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CUN	Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets – Endless-Privileges®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
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RVM	El Dorado Seaside Palms, a Spa Resort – All Inclusive	$300 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
RVM	Hotel Xcaret Mexico – All Inclusive	Kids stay free for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 30%, non‑stop transfers included in rate, complimentary unlimited entrance to 9 eco‑theme parks, $150 romantic dinner credit, welcome amenity for travel through 4/30/26
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CZM	Secrets Aura Cozumel – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
PUJ	Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
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PUJ	Dreams Flora Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
PUJ	Riu Palace Bavaro – All Inclusive	Save up to 64% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 64%, up to $2,086 in resort credits, free exchange privileges with Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Bambu, and free airport transfers are included with Villa Suite Jacuzzi bookings for travel through 3/31/26
PUJ	Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana – All Inclusive	Save up to 54% off plus kids stay free for travel through 4/30/26
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PUJ	Iberostar Selection Bavaro Suites – All Inclusive	Special Rates for travel through 12/31/25 OR Special Rates and up to $600 in resort credits for travel through 4/30/26
PUJ	Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana	Save up to 40% and $200 instant savings for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 40%, $200 instant saving, one (1) day complimentary cabana rental, and complimentary early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability) for travel through 4/30/26
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PUJ	Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
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POP	Emotions Playa Dorada Resort – All Inclusive	Save up to 25% for travel through 4/30/26
PVR	Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
PVR	Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
PVR	Riu Jalisco – All Inclusive	Save up to 48% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 48%, up to $630 in resort credits, and free exchange privileges with Riu Vallarta for travel through 3/31/26
PVR	Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments – All Inclusive	Save up to 51% for travel through 4/30/26
PVR	Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta – All Inclusive	Up to $250 Instant Savings for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 60%, one (1) day complimentary day bed at main pool, and early check-in & late check-out (subject to availability) for travel through 4/30/26
SJD	Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
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SJD	Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Cabo – All Inclusive	Kids stay free for travel through 4/30/26
SJD	Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa	Up to $350 Instant Savings for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 60%, $100 USD Spa Credit, and early check-in and late check-out for travel through 4/30/26
MZT	Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf and Spa Resort – Unlimited-Luxury®	$400 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
HUX	Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
ZIH	Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa – Unlimited-Fun®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
HUX	Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
MBJ	Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
MBJ	Secrets St. James Montego Bay – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
SLU	Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$400 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
CUR	Dreams Curacao Resort, Spa & Casino – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
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AUA	Riu Palace Antillas – All Inclusive	Save up to 41% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 41%, up to $690 resort credits, and free exchange privileges with Riu Palace Aruba for travel through 3/31/26
AUA	Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino	$200 resort credit per room per stay on 5 night stays or more (non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash) for travel through 4/30/26
NAS	Riu Palace Paradise Island – All Inclusive	Save up to 52% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 52% plus up to $735 in resort credits for travel through 5/31/26
SJU	Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve PR	Free breakfast for all registered guests in room for travel through 4/30/26
SJU	San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino	Save up to 40%, $75 resort credit per stay, up to 20% off spa treatments daily, one $25 casino match play coupon per person per stay (must be 18 or older) for travel through 4/30/26
OCJ	Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica – All Inclusive	Exclusive Rates for travel through 4/30/26
OCJ	Riu Ocho Rios – All Inclusive	Save up to 55% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 55% plus up to $762 resort credits for travel through 3/31/26
SXM	Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino	Save up to 60% for travel through 4/30/26
MBJ	Riu Reggae – All Inclusive	Save up to 45% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 45%, up to $762 resort credits, and free exchange privileges with Riu Montego Bay for travel through 3/31/26
SJO	Riu Palace Costa Rica – All Inclusive	Save up to 65% for travel through 3/31/26
SJO	Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
SJO	Riu Guanacaste – All Inclusive	Save up to 53% for travel through 3/31/26
PTY	Dreams Playa Bonita Panama – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
CTG	Dreams Karibana Cartagena Beach & Golf Resort – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
MCO	Disney's Art of Animation Resort	Save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort Hotels for travel through 10/11/25
MCO	Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort	Save up to 25% for 3–7 night stays or up to 30% for 8+ nights plus waived resort fee for travel through 12/20/25
MCO	Rosen Shingle Creek	Every 3rd night free for travel 6/14/25 – 6/21/25 and 7/18/25 – 10/6/25
FLL	Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach	Complimentary continental breakfast for travel through 9/30/25
FLL	Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort	30% discount for travel through 12/18/26
MIA	Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph Collection	Save up to 10%, daily continental breakfast for 2, and daily $25 resort credit for travel through 4/30/26
ANH	Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa	Save up to 20% on select stays for travel through 8/14/25
SEA	The Edgewater	$30 daily breakfast credit for travel through 4/30/26
HNL	Twin Fin	Discounted rate on breakfast above the beach and access to Coconut Club for travel through 12/23/25
HNL	Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa	Save up to 30% on select rooms for stays 4 nights or more for travel through 12/23/25
HNL	Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort	Save up to 35% plus kids stay free for travel through 8/31/26
HNL	The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki	Savings up to 35% or more for travel through 4/30/26
OGG	Andaz Maui at Wailea	10% off for travel through 4/30/26
OGG	Wailea Beach Resort	Savings up to 35% or more for travel through 4/30/26
OGG	Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort	Save up to 35% plus kids stay free for travel through 8/31/26
OGG	Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows	Daily discounted rate, daily breakfast for 2, and luau for 2 for travel through 12/15/25
KOA	Hilton Waikoloa Village	Special discounted rate and savings up to 25% for travel through 5/31/26
KOA	Outrigger Kona Resort	Save up to 35% plus kids stay free for travel through 8/31/26
LIH	Aston at Poipu Kai	4th night free for travel through 5/31/26
LIH	Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort	4th night free for travel through 12/20/25
DUB	Camden Court Hotel	Save up to 25% for travel through 4/30/26
FAO	Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort	Save up to 15%, upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability), early check-in/late check-out (subject to availability), 20% off spa, and $50 resort credit for travel through 4/30/26
AGP	Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol	Save up to 15%, early check in and late check out (subject to availability), in-room welcome amenity, and welcome drink for travel through 4/30/26
LON	Ritz-Carlton Dubai	Save up to 20% plus breakfast included for travel through 4/30/26
MLE	OZEN LIFE MAADHOO	Complimentary late check-out (subject to availability) and 100 USD resort credit per room per stay for travel through 4/30/26
ROM	Hotel Diana Roof Garden	Save up to 10% for travel through 3/12/26
LIS	The One Palacio da Anunciada	10% off Jr. Suite for travel through 4/30/26
PMI	Dreams Calvia Resort & Spa - Unlimited-Luxury®	Save up to 40% for travel through 4/30/26
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TFS	Alua Tenerife	Save up to 40% for travel through 4/30/26
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PMI	Zoetry Mallorca Wellness & Spa - Endless-Privileges®	Save up to 40% for travel through 4/30/26
BOJ	AluaSun Helios Beach	Save up to 40% for travel through 4/30/26

Gunes Hopson

Glen Allen, VA Travel Agent

Fotogenic, LLC DBA Luxe Travel by Gunes

57 Reviews

100% Recommended

6 Years of Experience

Additional Languages

English

Luxury Travel Advisor

From a very young age, I have been traveling with my family and always have loved to travel. In fact, my first international trip was as a toddler on a transatlantic flight to Turkiye with my parents. I clearly caught the travel bug during that fateful journey, as I since have visited 40 countries (and counting!), as well as 46 states (including Alaska and Hawaii), and have been on countless cruises.

I am a huge Disney enthusiast (Minnie forever!). Cruises, luxury travel, and family vacations are among some of my favorite things (in addition to coffee, champagne, and chocolate). I also love to blog about my travels and am a bit of a photog (check out fotogenictravel.com for the latest on those fronts).

Whether I’m staying in a fine hotel or chatting with a call center agent on the phone, the experience of superb customer service absolutely delights me. In addition, I am passionate about details and know how to read the fine print (proven by my law degree). Superior service and attention to detail is what sets me apart as a travel advisor.

I elevate your travel planning experience through a premier level of service. I handle every detail on your behalf and save you from all the hassles that a person typically experiences when planning a vacation. For example, you no longer have to spend days or even weeks investigating itineraries: I will do all that research for you, or I already may have a perfect vetted and customizable itinerary available. What about those confusing cancellation and refund policies? I am here to translate and advise on booking terms, putting your mind at ease.

There's no need to wait to actually travel to begin relaxing. From the moment we first interact, I will alleviate any planning stress and will design the perfect getaway, serving as your quintessential wanderlust resource all along the way.

Visit my website to learn more about my services: https://www.luxetravelbygunes.com/

My Travel Specialties Reviews Certificates & Awards My Places Travel Stories & Media Itineraries

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

At Sea

Italy, Rome

Ecuador, Galapagos Islands

Florida, Walt Disney World

Antarctica

Bahamas

France

Italy

Alaska

Hawaii

Italy, Amalfi

California, Disneyland

Austria

England

Italy, Florence

Germany

Italy, Lake Como

Norway, Svalbard

Netherlands

Spain

Italy, Venice

Interests:

Arts & Culture

Cruises

Culinary & Foodie

Disney Vacations

Expedition Cruises

Family Vacations

Luxury Cruises

Luxury Hotels

River Cruises

Beach Vacations

Celebration Travel

European Culture

Historical Sites

Luxury

Small Ship Cruises

Archaeology

Bucket List

City Breaks

Food & Wine

Global Travel

Animals & Wildlife

Castles & Cathedrals

Architecture

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways

Auberge Resorts Collection

Celebrity Cruises

Disney

Disney Cruise Line

Explora Journeys

Four Seasons

Royal Caribbean

Silversea

Adventures By Disney

Avalon Waterways

Belmond

Leading Hotels of The World

Atlas Ocean Voyages

Disneyland Resorts

Tauck

Aman Resorts

National Geographic Expeditions

Oceania Cruises

Rail Europe

Small Luxury Hotels

Rocco Forte Hotels

My Travel Specialties

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Amazing views in Antarctica

Expedition Cruise Expert (Galapagos & Polar)

Did you know that the most popular expedition cruises explore Antarctica, the Arctic (Svalbard & Greenland), and the Galapagos Islands? But, there are many other destinations, too, such as Alaska and Australia's Kimberley Coast.
What makes an expedition cruise different from a regular ocean cruise? Ocean cruises typically feature large ships, bustling ports, and a focus on entertainment and relaxation. Expedition cruises, on the other hand, utilize smaller vessels to reach remote locations, emphasizing exploration, education, and close encounters with nature.
For most expedition cruises, you should plan well in advance. Since ships are small, they sell out fast. Most people who go on expedition cruises tend to be active. You don't have to be an athlete, but be prepared for days filled with adventure! Rest assured, you can be as active as you desire, choosing the level of adventure that suits you best.
Many expedition cruise lines offer a huge amount of value, as fares are all-inclusive (meals, shore excursions, transportation, etc.). There are lots of luxury options in this space, with some ships even offering butler service.
Interested in Antarctica? If you're short on time, you can fly there and then board your luxurious vessel. Silversea offers a fantastic door-to-door journey.
If you're looking for a life-changing experience, then an expedition cruise would be perfect for you. Many of the destinations are so pristine that you feel like you are on another planet! Activities like zodiac boat excursions, kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling allow you to witness breathtaking landscapes and encounter incredible animals in their natural habitats, such as polar bears, penguins, seals, and whales.
Expedition cruises feature expert guides, including naturalists, historians, scientists, and photographers, who provide insightful commentary and lectures on the regions you visit. You can participate in hands-on learning opportunities, workshops, and discussions that deepen your understanding of local ecosystems, wildlife, geology, and culture. Onboard science centers on some ships allow guests to assist with scientific research, further enriching the educational aspect of the journey.
In essence, an expedition cruise is more than just a vacation; it's a transformative journey of discovery that blends adventure, education, and exploration in some of the most spectacular corners of the world.
Want to learn more? I'd be happy to chat with you about all the options (there are so many!). Contact me today!

Other Specialties

Luxury Travel Advisor

From a very young age, I have been traveling with my family and always have love...

Luxe Travel Expert

I had my first taste of luxury travel when I stayed in a Four Seasons hotel man...

Europe Expert

I absolutely love visiting Europe! I have traveled many times to this great cont...

Italy Expert

Italy is my favorite country in Europe! I have visited various parts of the coun...

River Cruise Expert

I know river cruises! I recently attended ASTA’s annual River Cruise Expo in V...

Ocean Cruise Expert

I love ocean cruises! I've been cruising for the past thirty years and live for ...

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Expert

Looking for luxury? Then, look no further than Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, my...

Luxury Hotel Expert

I admit it: I am a hotel snob. I really like staying in luxury hotels when I tra...

Luxury Cruise Expert

There's nothing like cruising the high seas in style. Whether you sail in a "shi...

Luxury Family & Multigenerational Travel Expert

I have traveled with my family every since my son was a toddler, and I love plan...

Explora Journeys Expert

Explora Journeys is the newest and most stylish European lifestyle brand that is...

Celebrity Cruises - The Retreat Expert

If you are looking for a sophisticated and luxurious cruise vacation with amazin...

Royal Caribbean - Royal Suite Class Expert

One of the best cruise ship staterooms I've ever sailed in was a Crown Loft Suit...

Disney Cruise Line Expert

If you are looking for the perfect family vacation, then look no further than a ...

Disney Expert

I'm a Disney nut who loves to savor the finer side of the parks, resorts, and Di...

AmaWaterways Expert

Ama means love, and you'll love sailing with AmaWaterways! I recently sailed fo...

Reviews

57 Reviews

Gunes got us an incredible concierge level deal from a cruise company

Ozzie - Canary Islands ~ Africa

Gunes is so great at what she does and I'm so appreciative of her help with our family weekend getaway to a resort in Middleburg. In particular, she was great about sorting out what kinds of plans we should make for meals and activities for our 4-year old, sleeping arrangements for the baby, and was full of useful recommendations. We spent LESS working with her than we would have if we'd booked on our own at Salamander.

RachelGB - Virginia ~ USA

Gunes provided the most professional and informative experience for us! She had answers to issues related to our travels BEFORE I even knew to ask the questions. She was always available...before, during, and after our trips....and made sure all of our needs were met. Outstanding service!

Christine I. - Virginia Beach ~ Virginia ~ USA

Gunes was extremely helpful every step of the way. I knew that she had every detail taken care of both before and during the trip, and it made everything so stress-free! Even with a last-minute date change, she took care of it all quickly and efficiently. I will definitely use her services again for future trips.

Diana - Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA

Amazing! Gunes was with us every step of the way, from brainstorming, to planning, to the day of and throughout our trip. She has so much helpful knowledge that she is willing to share to give us the best experience based on our personal wants and within our budgets. I was most impressed with her getting us a great package for a new Disney resort that was of utmost luxury, while staying within budget. Gunes was able to recommend flights, hotels and dates, but also gave us multiple options to choose what works best for us. She also gave us park recs and restaurant recs, and helped us make reservations as needed. She was essential in giving us a trip that we will remember fondly forever and a trip that for the first time was stress free for me because I knew she had it all handled!

Jana - Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA

Gunes helped us to plan our first Cruise trip. She is very helpful, always answered my question.

MRIDULA - Bahamas ~ Caribbean

Gunes helped plan a girls trip to Orlando that included Disney and Universal Studios. She was very knowledgeable especially with Disney and kept me aware of changes in policy related to COVID 19. She also reminded me of any upcoming deadlines and cancelation policies which ensured that I would not lose any money. I ultimately had to cancel, but Gunes was helpful in that as well.

LuSyd - Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA

Gunes has been so helpful planning the perfect trip for my family. She is thorough and accommodating and a pleasure to work with.

Mara G - Kiawah Island ~ South Carolina ~ USA

Gunes planned our trip to Disney/Universal. The trip coincided with our daughter’s birthday and Gunes made sure the Disney magic was not spared. When an issue arose with our stay at Universal, Gunes swooped in to handle it so we could focus on our time together. Since the trip occurred shortly before the pandemic hit the US, those memories have been getting us through these tough times. The kids reminisce about our adventures often.

Les.lie - Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA

Gunes took the time to answer all of my questions and reached out to Sea Island on my behalf several times as COVID protocols changed. Great experience!

LJ - Georgia ~ USA

Always excellent, insightful and efficient service! Gunes has restored my enthusiasm for working with concierge travel advisors (vs. trying to do it all on my own over the internet!). Gunes adds personal touches that make you crave planning your next adventure and she makes the process seamless and stress-free!

Christine I. - Las Vegas ~ Nevada ~ USA

Gunes really hears what it is that I want in a vacation. She has the knowledge and follow through to help with all the details of my dream vacation. She is a pleasure to work with and it is a great comfort to know she will handling our travel arrangements. She was genuinely excited about my trip and that just added to he fun!

Abby - Bahamas ~ Caribbean

Gunes invests the time and effort to understand what our travel wishes are and makes recommendations that fit the circumstances. I have booked from luxury to mass market, and each trip fits the circumstances

Chas - Lisbon ~ Portugal ~ Europe

Gunes was very helpful in booking our Universal studios vacation. She was responsive with correspondence and made sure to update us on COVID changes taking place during our time there.

Rae - Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA

Gunes was VERY helpful, knowledgeable, prompt, and SO SWEET. . I will use for for everything in the future!! You won’t find a better agent.

Christina - Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA

I wanted to take a last minute trip to Universal and was having a hard time finding an avaliable hotel on the property. Gunes was able to take this headache off my hands and found that an on property hotel was reopening in time for our trip. It was a huge relief to have someone take this off my hands and book a few other experiences as well.

Leslie - Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA

She was very responsive and came up with some great vacation options that met our interests and budget. We enjoyed our family trip to the Outer Banks over the New Year holiday!

Mid Atlantic Traveler - North Carolina ~ USA

Gunes did a fantastic job planning my vacation. She took the time to get to know me and understand my goals for the trip. That allowed her to make personalized recommendations. She was responsive, organized and handled the details so I didn’t have to. My trip was so much less stressful knowing the logistics were taken care of. I had a blast and will be using Gunes again!

Holly - Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA

Gunes is thoughtful, organized and a great communicator. She planned the perfect vacation for my family and I had zero stress. My daughter gave the trip a 10,000 on a scale of 1 to 10!

MBG - Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA

Gunes was excellent to work with when booking our Disney trip! She handled everything from start to finish and helped guide us when we asked questions about available experiences. So grateful to have worked with her!

Joelle D. - Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA

Gunes is a true professional, keeping an eye on key travel milestones notwithstanding the constantly changing COVID environment. This was designed as a cold weather getaway that could also be relaxing. All came together nicely, and I thank Gunes for making it all come together.

Chas - Bahamas ~ Caribbean

Gunes arranged our stay at the Sanctuary on Kiawah Island and took care of every detail, big and small. Thank you for arranging a stress free fantastic family vacation. From the ocean view upgrade to the thoughtful macaroons upon arrival, we had the time of our lives. Thank you Gunes!

Kristyn Ferguson - Kiawah Island ~ South Carolina ~ USA

Gunes was so patient with me! We planned one vacation over a year in advance, then changed the dates, then cancelled and rebooked a different vacation. She was fabulous in making sure we knew all our options and helped every step of the way. I can't thank her enough for a brilliant vacation.

Natalie - Mexico

Gunes planned a trip of a lifetime to Bora Bora and was proactive in every step along the way! This was so appreciated and essential given the ever-changing rules with COVID travel. Ultimately, we had an AMAZING experience as we were expertly guided by Gunes though all of the details from the initial booking options, to flight/transfer logistics, to international regulations & constant rule changes . We can't thank Gunes enough for her expert guidance! Before I knew what questions to ask, she anticipated our needs and made our arrangements and travels as stress free as possible.

Christine I. - Bora Bora ~ French Polynesia ~ South Pacific

Gunes excels in planning family trips. Once I tell her what I’m looking for, approximate dates and budget, I know I can leave it to her to get me the best experience. She goes above and beyond to make sure we have the best options and information for our travel. With both our Disney and and Nickelodeon trips, I was able to be stress free about our actual travel plans because I knew I had Gunes on my side. Gunes also is able to integrate all travel components together into a cohesive plan such as airport transfers etc so you can relax on your trip. I refuse to plan travel without Gunes ever again!

Jana Nataraj - Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico

We have had Gunes help us plan multiple family vacations at all different price points and to a variety of destinations all over the US and the world. Each experience has been top notch with excellent customer service, excellent advice, and real-time updates that have made our travels smooth and as stress free as possible. Thank you for always delivering on our high expectations!

Travel junkies - Greece ~ Europe

Gunes was amazing. She helped me navigate the complicated Disney world and made it seem perfect.

Chris - Bahamas ~ Caribbean

Gunes did outstanding job with our recent Mediterranean cruise! This trip was my 30th year anniversary gift to my wife. Gunes went out of her way to ensure that everything went well with our vacation including air travel, airport pick-up and drop-off, hotel accommodations, excursions planning, and COVID travel restriction updates. She was extremely responsive and provided timely guidance and great recommendations from the beginning until the end. I will definitely consider using Gunes’ services again in the future. She was wonderful to work with!

Fevzi - Mediterranean ~ At Sea ~ At Sea

Gunes has the knowledge that made our vacation seamless. She thought of every detail, right down to choosing the perfect day and time to schedule special dining. She even remembered a special occasion and sprinkled some pixie dust!

Abby - Bahamas ~ Caribbean

My family and I received a generous gifted Disney Cruise. Gunes Hopson was our travel agent. She thought of everything. As a first time Disney Cruiser I had no idea of the must do's on board and at ports. She set up transportation from air port to our nights stay at a local hotel, and transportation to the port morning of. We had a dolphin encounter at Nassau, private family cabana at Castaway Cay, Bippity Boppity Boutique (a princesses make over) for our girls, a royal gathering to meet the princesses and a royal tea party (which came with more souvenirs than my kids could have imagined). We literally didn't have to think about anything. Gunes kept in touch in the weeks leading up to the cruise and sent important information such as online check in, testing requirements, and documents needed. This vacation was one of the best we have ever had! Would 100% recommend Gunes and will be reaching out to her when my family takes another Disney vacation in the future!

HA - Bahamas ~ Caribbean

Gunes is the best! If you are a busy professional individual and need to plan a trip, she is great! She satisfied all my needs. She helped me in many ways and got me exactly what I was looking for!

Marlene - Bahamas ~ Caribbean

We were a group of 16 traveling for a milestone birthday. Gunes made the planning process completely seamless and stress-free! From hotels to transfers to restaurant reservations, she handled it all! Gunes was extremely thorough and thoughtful in her recommendations. We had a great trip and will be having her plan more of our vacations in the future! Thank you Gunes!

Nina - Jamaica ~ Caribbean

Gunes was extremely helpful at every stage of the planning and execution of our visit to London followed by a 12-day Disney cruise. She is a gem.

Bill - Europe

Gunes is exceptional - she provides great detail and considers your family’s needs when offering vacation details/suggestions. Once your vacation comes close, she sends a perfectly packaged itinerary and is always available for advice or questions. I even really appreciate how thorough she was, sharing some things for us to think about with our upcoming plans based on reviews and feedback she personally identified for us. I felt like we were in really good hands.

MBG - Turks and Caicos Islands ~ Caribbean

Gunes is so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. We had a spectacular time at the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser.

mismck - Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA

Gunes is very professional and knowledgable about all things Disney. Best family Disney trip so far!

LJ - Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA

Thank you so much for making our vacation dreams come to life! We had a magical time! We loved Topolino’s, Space 220, and the dessert party at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. The fireworks were simply incredible. Fantasmic was equally if not more impressive, with the pyrotechnics and synchronized water features. I appreciate how tricky many of these reservations were to get and how much Gunes' expertise helped us. We couldn’t have done this without her! The Riviera resort was perfectly located on the Skyliner, making our trips to two of the parks super-easy. The other two parks were easily accessible via bus transit, which was very convenient and fast. Everyone at the resort was helpful and cheerful, and we felt very much at home. The pool was a great way to unwind. There wasn’t a single thing I would change about this trip. From the accommodations to the dining and park fun, suffice it to say, we all thoroughly enjoyed our time, thanks to Gunes' recommendation

Anna - Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA

Working with Gunes was a great experience. She was extremely helpful in helping us plan our Italy trip and coordinating all of the logistics around our trip. Highly recommend!

Andy - Italy ~ Europe

Gunes was extremely responsive, knew everything there was to know about Disney, and helped plan the perfect trip! I was worried about going to Disney over Spring Break because of the crowds, but each part of our experience exceeded our expectations.

Lesley - Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA

Gunes was professional and prompt in her responses. She made organizing our big extended family group look easy. All our room arrangements and transportation needs were handled correctly and our trip went seamlessly!

Paula - Bahamas ~ Caribbean

This trip was for our honeymoon we went to Portugal and Italy, this was our first trip abroad and it surpassed all of our expectations, Gunes planned out everything for us and made everything very easy, the places she recommended we stay were amazing! We couldn't have asked for more! We would highly recommend Gunes Hopson.

Aaron - Rome ~ Italy ~ Europe

Working with Gunes on our Disney Cruise to the Bahamas was a pleasure! Gunes proved to be an invaluable resource, answering all our cruise-related questions and offering valuable insights. While the process began with a free 15-minute phone consultation, most of our communication was conducted via email. Gunes consistently responded promptly and thoroughly to all our inquiries. For those seeking a highly detail-oriented professional, Gunes is the perfect choice. As someone who tends to ask numerous questions and struggles with decision-making, I greatly appreciated Gunes' expertise and guidance in nudging me towards the best choices. Overall, working with Gunes was a breath of fresh air. In contrast to previous experiences with travel advisors who merely acted as booking agents, Gunes offered so much more. Her comprehensive approach and dedication to enhancing our travel experience set her apart.

Lee - Bahamas ~ Caribbean

Gunes helped me and my extended family book our first cruise. From the start she was helpful and responsive. I wouldn't book another cruise without her!

Lo - Bahamas ~ Caribbean

Gunes is wonderful to work with. She knows what will work for my family and thinks through every small detail. Gunes is extremely detail oriented and makes sure every aspect of our trip is perfectly planned! Gunes has planned a few trips for my family of 5 and the experience is always stress free. Gunes is passionate about travel and her clients.

Kristyn - Kiawah Island ~ South Carolina ~ USA

Gunes thoughtfully took into consideration our travel needs and budget and provided the best options for my family. She also had a special gift waiting for us in our spacious suite.

Sumita A - Jamaica ~ Caribbean

I recently had the pleasure of working with Gunes, and I can't recommend her highly enough! She made every aspect of planning my trip seamless and stress-free. Her attention to detail, responsiveness, and personalized recommendations were outstanding. Gunes truly went above and beyond to ensure my travel experience was amazing. If you're looking for a fantastic travel agent, look no further!

Arly - Mexico

Gunes is super communicative, provided great insight and helped us with what turned out to be a spectacular vacation!

MBG - Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean

I wish there was a way I could give SIX stars to Gunes! She is attentive to every detail, efficient in her responses and communication, and she has gotten to know us as travelers so that she can suggest the most amazing adventures to consider when we need a fresh idea. I always look forward to planning a trip with Gunes with her amazing customer service and travel wisdom!

Christine - Europe

Gunes was so helpful in planning my family's trip to Italy. My work schedule keeps me extremely busy and Gunes made this entire experience seamless. We had a wonderful trip and all of her recommendations were fantastic!

cc - Italy ~ Europe

Working with Gunes is seamless. She is very knowledgable and made sure we met all the deadlines.

LJ - Iceland ~ Europe

We had an amazing 3 days in Orlando. All trip details were expertly handled and the whole process was a breeze. Highly recommend working with Gunes!!!

cwmia - Orlando | Florida | USA

Gunes was amazing in helping us plan our honeymoon! She showed us several options, helped us pick the best one for our trip, and helped us plan a great vacation while there. Very responsive and easy to work with!

A&A - Maldives | Central Asia

Gunes assisted us in setting up our Disney world vacation. She book us our hotel reservation, park tickets, our dining plan and our photo pass. I loved having everything done. She was helpful with any questions I had, offered to book dining reservations (which we decided not to do), and sent a lot of information about the parks themselves, tools to utilize and how different Disney world perks worked. We had an amazing vacation!

HA - Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA

Gunes provides a seamless stress free experience from start to finish. Every detail is thoughtfully taken care of, and I never worry knowing I have Gunes handling the logistics! Gunes picked a child friendly luxury resort that was just right for our travel group.

Kristyn - Napa Valley ~ California ~ USA

Gunes has been planning our annual spring break trip to the Sanctuary in Kiawah for several years. Everything is flawless! Gunes thinks of everything ahead of time, even explaining an updated parking pass procedure to us before we left so that we prepared every step of the way. Our trip planning is so easy and seamless- we can truly relax and unwind. Gunes is a true gem and I highly recommend her services!

Kristyn - Kiawah Island | South Carolina | USA

Gunes is an excellent travel partner who creates amazing experiences in such a seamless and easy way! Her recommendations and guidance were key to creating an unforgettable family vacation that we will treasure all our lives!

Cchags - Ireland | Europe

Gunes has helped us plan MANY trips and absolutely has gotten to know our family such that she can advise and navigate on all appropriate travel aspects-- start to finish. Her customer service and responsiveness is outstanding. Her creativity and options counseling with respect to travel timing, budgets, destinations and associated activities is superb. I look forward to planning our next adventure with Gunes and always welcome her insight and suggestions!

ChristineI. - Italy | Europe

Certifications & Awards

Globus family of brands Specialist

Holland America Line Academy Specialist

NCL University - Master's Degree

Oceania Certified Specialist

Oceania Certified Travel Advisor

Princess Commodore Certified

AMA Academy

AmaWaterways Specialist

Avalon Waterways Specialist

Celebrity Learning Certification

Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure

Seacademy - Gold Certification

World Azamara Academy

Additional Certifications

TTAUS
ASTA Verified Travel Advisor
Royal Caribbean - Master Of Adventure
FTA Certified Family Travel Advisor
Travel Institute Luxury Travel Specialist
Disney College Of Knowledge
ASTA Croatia Specialist
Royal Caribbean Master Of Adventure

My Places

Caribbean

Booked It 20 Times

Been There 20 Times

★★★★★

Gunes helped us to plan our first Cruise trip. She is very h...elpful, always answered my question. Read More Show Less

Rome, Italy, Europe

Booked It 7 Times

Been There 1 Times

★★★★★

This trip was for our honeymoon we went to Portugal and Ital...y, this was our first trip abroad and it surpassed all of our expectations, Gunes planned out everything for us and made everything very easy, the places she recommended we stay were amazing! We couldn't have asked for more! We would highly recommend Gunes Hopson. Read More Show Less

Walt Disney World, Florida, USA

Been There 11 Times

★★★★★

Gunes was extremely helpful every step of the way. I knew t...hat she had every detail taken care of both before and during the trip, and it made everything so stress-free! Even with a last-minute date change, she took care of it all quickly and efficiently. I will definitely use her services again for future trips. Read More Show Less

Bahamas, Caribbean

Been There 5 Times

★★★★★

Gunes helped us to plan our first Cruise trip. She is very h...elpful, always answered my question. Read More Show Less

France, Europe

Booked It 5 Times

Been There 3 Times

★★★★★

Gunes invests the time and effort to understand what our tra...vel wishes are and makes recommendations that fit the circumstances. I have booked from luxury to mass market, and each trip fits the circumstances Read More Show Less

Amalfi, Italy, Europe

Booked It 3 Times

Been There 1 Times

★★★★★

Alaska, USA

Been There 1 Times

★★★★★

Disneyland, California, USA

Been There 3 Times

★★★★★

Gunes provides a seamless stress free experience from start ...to finish. Every detail is thoughtfully taken care of, and I never worry knowing I have Gunes handling the logistics! Gunes picked a child friendly luxury resort that was just right for our travel group. Read More Show Less