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Renee Kociela
Renee Kociela

Renee Kociela

Marcellus, NY Travel Agent

Allora Travel

4 Reviews
100% Recommended
2 Years of Experience
Additional Languages
English

My family will always be my first love, but traveling to amazing cities comes in at a close second. The sun and warm beach air is so relaxing while looking out at the translucent Caribbean waters. European culture and food is also something I truly enjoy. Some of the places on my personal wish list are the South Pacific, an African safari and European Christmas markets. What's on your list? 

After planning our first and quite extensive trip to Italy, I realized I should be making a living doing this. Friends, family and even acquaintances will often ask my recommendations as they can see my eyes light up and feel my passion for travel is almost tangible. I am excited to create fabulous itineraries whether it's a weekend getaway, family vacation or a couple's escape. If you can dream it, we will create it together. 

My hope is to develop a relationship with each of my clients to celebrate all of life's special moments. You can trust that your vacation will be well thought out and planned according to your needs. All you need to be concerned about is packing your bags and having a smile on your face when you reach your destination! 

 

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

Aruba
Italy, Florence
France, Paris
Italy, Positano
Virgin Islands

Interests:

Beach Vacations
Couples & Romance
European Culture
Family Vacations
Historical Sites

Suppliers:

Delta Vacations
Viator
Avalon Waterways

My Travel Specialties

Empty-nesters and Family Travel Specialist

Empty-nesters and Family Travel Specialist

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Reviews

4 Reviews
We wanted help booking and setting up our 25 year anniversary trip to Ireland. Renee was wonderful and made everything simple and convenient. From booking flights, hotels, trains, and events Renee did it all. Thank you so much for making our trip great.
Dave - Ireland | Europe
Renee was great to work with and helped me plan a trip of a lifetime. Having limited trips in my background, it was a comfort to have someone who had been to Florence before and was familiar with the area share tips find me the best hotel and flight itinerary for the best price. Hotel de la Pace was outstanding, 24 hour concierge service, clean spacious room, and a full breakfast buffet each morning included. It was in a nice convenient location with a tram stop directly across the street. Renee provided me with some travel tips for navigating through Italy and the Florence area in booked us Vespa tour through Tuscany, which was outstanding and gifted us admission to the da Vinci museum, which was another highlight of our trip! Renee was always available when I reached out with questions and very accommodating with all of my request. It was a pleasure to work with her. I would highly recommend Renee for your travel needs!
Megan - Florence | Italy | Europe
Renee was extremely knowledgeable and available for all questions big and small. When I was no longer able to continue with my trip due to a last minute medical emergency, Renee was right there with me, assisting me and helping me get back home. Renee is very friendly and helpful when planning a trip.
Kate - Paris | France | Europe

Certifications & Awards

Pleasant Premier Ambassador
Pleasant Premier Ambassador

My Places

Abercrombie & Kent
AmaWaterways Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Avalon Waterways
Azamara Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Celestyal Cruises
Crystal Cruise Line
Cunard Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line
GLOBUS Tours
Holland America Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Oceania Cruises
Princess Cruise Line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Riviera Travel
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Seabourn Cruises
Silversea Cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises
Virgin Voyages
Windstar