Wednesday, January 1st 2025
Lorraine is the best - always a pleasure.
–Frank B.
Monday, December 23rd 2024
Lorraine Whittemore is terrific.
–WILLIAM J.
Tuesday, December 17th 2024
Lorraine was terrific in finding us a beautiful hotel and flights on such short notice. Always a pleasure to work with Lorraine and her team.
–Tom A.
Friday, November 15th 2024
Lorraine Whittemore is an outstanding travel planner. The best I’ve ever worked with. Her attention to details is truly remarkable and certainly makes my travels a lot smoother. I’ve worked with her many times over the past few years and always feel confident with her recommendations, options and suggestions. It is always a pleasure to set up journeys with her. 
Lorraine Whittemore is an outstanding travel planner. The best I’ve ever worked with. Her attention to details is truly remarkable and certainly makes my travels a lot smoother. I’ve worked with her many times over the past few years and always feel… 
–BDuff D.
Wednesday, October 23rd 2024
Tanya helped me plan my long-awaited honeymoon and anniversary. I made a lot of changes, and she accommodated me with "GRACE" Tanya was very patient with me, I had a lot of questions, because I want this trip to be special. I cannot wait for me and my husband to take our trip in 2025. Thank you, Tanya, you are a rare gem. Tanya helped me plan my long-awaited honeymoon and anniversary. I made a lot of changes, and she accommodated me with "GRACE" Tanya was very patient with me, I had a lot of questions, because I want this trip to be special. I cannot wait for me and my…
Monday, October 14th 2024
Lorraine is a pleasure to work w - she is very knowledgeable and committed to helping you obtain whatever arrangements you want/ need
–DIANE C.
Friday, October 11th 2024
All the logistics were well planned so I could just enjoy the experience. My travel advisor was friendly, easy to work with, and coordinated a great vacation to Portugal and Morocco.
–Carol Ann A.
Tuesday, October 8th 2024
Dear Lorraine
Your expertise was so very important and essential for our 3weeks in Europe
Thank you it was a fabulous time !
–Cheryl M.
Tuesday, September 24th 2024
Everything went without a hitch. The airfare, timing, and details all handled well.
–Gail F.
Tuesday, September 17th 2024
Greece was beautiful and The Celestyal was fantastic!
–Patty P.
Monday, September 16th 2024
All of my tours have been awesome. Meet new people and visited exciting places. Ireland, Portugal and the Azores. Can’t wait until my next adventure.
Thursday, September 12th 2024
Cruise Planners is terrific and extremely helpful in planning our vacations. However, I would not take another split cruise in Oasis as even the crew didn’t know what’s going on.
–Veronica T.
Monday, August 26th 2024
We stayed at the best hotel and joined the most adventurous tours all thanks to our wonderful travel agent! Thank you so much!
–Rachel H.
Monday, July 8th 2024
Lorraine stands by the entire time of planning, enjoying, and finishing your trip!
Monday, July 1st 2024
You and Layanee put together an excellent Garden Tour. You packed each day with beauty. The gardens offered such a variety of settings. Each had its special emphasis which detailed all the work done by the gardeners. The trees and the topiaries were just great. We were wowed by the work done to keep them shaped. Walking thru the arches showed their strength and how the branches were trimmed for that shape. The homes and castles you chose had such variety. It’s hard to choice a favorite and more fun to just enjoy them all.
You both handled the ups and downs of taking a group of 22 garden enthusiasts to England extremely well. You showed so much concern for Carol during her accident. You treated her with love and kindness. You got her prompt attention and spent hours with her so she could continue with us.
One of Lou’s favorite parts were the trees and their strength.. they were so different than the ones here in CT.
We have so much to unpack; we’re on overload.
Again, the trip was outstanding. You and Layanee put together an excellent Garden Tour. You packed each day with beauty. The gardens offered such a variety of settings. Each had its special emphasis which detailed all the work done by the gardeners. The trees and the topiaries were…
Monday, June 24th 2024
Lorraine has helped us with trips as far flung as Japan and South Africa. She is easy to work with and has had great ideas and suggestions.
Wednesday, May 15th 2024
Great trip, G Adventures is a first rate organization and our guide Marko (CEO) was born and raise on in the islands. His knowledge of the wildlife and geology of the Isand was also firts rate. All the pickups were on time and in place. The Reina Silvia was a very comfortable boat with a capacity of 20 guests. Our group was 15 so some of the single guests were abled to get their own roomss. The rooms were more than adaquate. The food was very good, meals were a fun time where everyone got together. There was a shaded lounge deck on top and a small hot tub. We saw some amazing wild life. Giant tortises, iguana and different species of birds. We are SCUBA divers, but the snorkling was as good as a lot of the dives we have done. We saw black tip, Galapagos, hamerhead sharks, spotted eagle rays, schools f smaller fish and a swordfish.
Machu Picchu was a stunning site. The trip included a brief tour of Cusco with a half day tour available. Two days in the Sacred Valley with with stops at a weaving site and a brick and pottery site. Overnight stays in Ollantaytambo and Aguas Clientes. The hotel in Aguas Clientes was lacking in services, out only complaint on the trip. The bus ride from Aguas Clientes to the base of Machu Picchu is not for the faint of heart, but beats trying to hike up the 1000 feet of so. There are no facilities once you enter Machu Picchu so don't over hydrate until your about to exit. Our guide Winny was excellant and went out of her way to make sure we were okay. I had trouble with the altitude so she looked out for me.
Don't drink the water, if you can't peal it or cook it, don't eat it. Two of the three of us had intestinal issues. Bring medicine. They passed quickly and neither of us missed any activities. Of the three of us I was the only one bother by the altitude. Almost passed out going up stairs on the first day in Quito and did pass out in Cusco as I was trying to sit down on the stairs in Cusco. Recommend staying away from alcohol at altitude. Also, if 3 hours if too long between bathroom brakes you may want to wear a dipper while touring Machu Picchu.
Great trip overall. Would recommend it for anyone in shape. Take plenty of medications just in case. Great trip, G Adventures is a first rate organization and our guide Marko (CEO) was born and raise on in the islands. His knowledge of the wildlife and geology of the Isand was also firts rate. All the pickups were on time and in place. The Reina… –Andy J.
Friday, April 26th 2024
I am eternally grateful to Lorraine for all the help she gave me regarding this cruise. This was the trip of a lifetime! I felt like Lorraine took care of me from start to finish. Everything from making suggestions that were appropriate for me to giving me guidance about tipping that I was totally clueless about. I haven't done as much traveling as I'd like, so I felt like I needed the expertise of a travel planner, and that person was Lorraine. As a female traveling alone, I was particularly concerned about safety issues. Lorraine assured me that this wouldn't be a problem, and she was 150% correct. I never felt uncomfortable - not on the cruise ship, not on the land excursions, not with the transfers to and from the hotel/airport/ship, not on the miniature treks on my own. There was a lot of walking - that's the only thing that I wish I was better prepared for. That's ok, on my next trip, I'll be ready :-). Bottom line - I wouldn't hesitate for a second to plan my next extravaganza w/ the help of Lorraine and the folks at Cruise Planners. They're top notch all the way! I am eternally grateful to Lorraine for all the help she gave me regarding this cruise. This was the trip of a lifetime! I felt like Lorraine took care of me from start to finish. Everything from making suggestions that were appropriate for me to…
Friday, February 23rd 2024
Once again my trip(s) to Chile and Easter Island were fantastic due to the tireless effort of my TA Lorraine Whittemore. She ALWAYS goes above and beyond preparing my itineraries leaving no stone unturned. Her commitment to the details are especially helpful and appreciated by me when I am in need of things on a daily basis. Everything is clearly laid out in the packet she provides for every excursion. Over the years, I’ve dealt with many travel agents and find Lorraine to be the cream of the crop. As a result I use Lorraine as my one and only go-to person for any and all of my travel needs. Once again my trip(s) to Chile and Easter Island were fantastic due to the tireless effort of my TA Lorraine Whittemore. She ALWAYS goes above and beyond preparing my itineraries leaving no stone unturned. Her commitment to the details are especially… –BDuff D.
Thursday, January 18th 2024
The small group really provides a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience/adventure.
Tuesday, December 26th 2023
Lorraine knew exactly what to recommend for a relaxing couples vacationQ
Saturday, November 11th 2023
I had the best time. Everything little detail was arranged. From start to finish, was excellent. Thanks Lorraine for all you do! Looking forward to another trip!
–Dotti F.
Saturday, November 4th 2023
She was so helpful in planning my husbands birthday trip - everything went smoothly. Most importantly, when I took sick in April and we had to postpone, she helped my husband cancel the trip. Her knowledge and experience was greatly appreciated and we thank her for suggesting travel insurance. We were able to get our money back for the reservation and rebook without issue . She was so helpful in planning my husbands birthday trip - everything went smoothly. Most importantly, when I took sick in April and we had to postpone, she helped my husband cancel the trip. Her knowledge and experience was greatly appreciated and we…
Saturday, October 7th 2023
Best trip to Croatia ever! Lorraine made it easy to travel and enjoy the fantastic people, history, and story of Croatia!
Monday, September 25th 2023
Lorraine is always very helpful. She responds quickly to questions and really does her utmost to support your choices in order to make your vacation the best it can be. We have utilized her services three times, domestically and internationally, and we will continue to do so; she does not disappoint! Lorraine is always very helpful. She responds quickly to questions and really does her utmost to support your choices in order to make your vacation the best it can be. We have utilized her services three times, domestically and internationally, and … –Amy C.
Thursday, September 21st 2023
we were very impressed with the pre-trip prep and emails from Lorraine. We were totally prepared for our trip.
Monday, August 21st 2023
Another outstanding garden adventure with Lorraine Whittemore. Great itinerary, good communications throughout, perfect size group...even a neat swag bag with useful items.
Thursday, August 3rd 2023
I've traveled to Belize on a yoga trip and it was really fabulous. Snorkeling, swimming, rain forests, zip lines .... it was all great
Sunday, July 30th 2023
Excellent service always gets us the exact vacation we want and always responds in a timely manner
Wednesday, July 5th 2023
As expected based upon previous experience, Star Clippers provided yet another wonderful cruising experience sailing the Dalmation Coast.
–Fran B.
Tuesday, July 4th 2023
We were extremely pleased with the service provided by Lorraine and her team. We will definitely use them again in the future.
Tuesday, July 4th 2023
This was the first time I used Lorraine and her team on a recommendation from a friend. They listened to what we wanted to do on our three-week trip, the places we wanted to see and the budget we were hoping to stay within. Lorraine was professional, friendly and EXTREMELY helpful especially when we decided to make some last-minute changes. We will definitely use Lorraine and her team again and I have already recommended her to several of my colleagues. This was the first time I used Lorraine and her team on a recommendation from a friend. They listened to what we wanted to do on our three-week trip, the places we wanted to see and the budget we were hoping to stay within. Lorraine was professional,… –Veronica T.
Thursday, June 8th 2023
Tanya was the best travel agent I ever worked with!! She was thorough, knowledgeable and informative with amazing follow-up skills. Tanya is simple the best!!
Monday, April 24th 2023
Very thorough and detailed. We got a very good document package and she handled all our “needs” professionally and we will definitely use her in the future
Thursday, February 9th 2023
Lorraine was very helpful when we had questions. All information regarding our travels were sent in a timely manner.
Wednesday, November 2nd 2022
Tanya was always there to answer our questions. We weren't the easiest of clients but she was always patient with us. I will be using Tanya again.
Saturday, August 20th 2022
I recently went on a trip to the UK for a garden tour. I was very dissapointed in the way things were handled by Lorraine. She seemed very disorganized and stressed. I felt that an itinerary should have been sent out to us before we left the states or at the very least handed to us when we arrived in London. The format for the itinerary was poorly put together, with times and dates on one page and places to visit on another page, a person could have had all information for the day on each page. It would have been nice to have been personally greeting by Lorraine as we arrived in London and then also a goodbye the day we left for home. Layanee was very professional and knowledgeable regarding the tour. She made me feel welcomed and did have the courtesy to say goodbye and wish us safe travels home. It was hard to reach Lorraine before the trip because she was juggling two other trips at the same time. Communication was poor. All in all I would not recommend traveling with Lorraine as a tour guide. She would do fine if you were traveling with her as a friend on vacation together. I recently went on a trip to the UK for a garden tour. I was very dissapointed in the way things were handled by Lorraine. She seemed very disorganized and stressed. I felt that an itinerary should have been sent out to us before we left the states or… –Karen S.
Tuesday, July 5th 2022
Great tour. Our Oliver was well versed on local folklore, history, and added personal experiences to add to the experience. I would definitely recommend Lorraine's choice of Celtic Tours for touring Ireland.
–Rich A.
Wednesday, June 22nd 2022
Booking the river cruise was a breeze. We received all the information we needed in a timely manner and Lorraine answered all of our questions in a timely whenever we reached out to her. Thank you Lorraine!
Wednesday, June 22nd 2022
Lorraine couldn’t have been more patient dealing with our last minute plans and changes to our itinerary! Her suggestions were “spot on”. At times she was just as excited about our trip as we were! Would use her services again!
Saturday, May 28th 2022
Great food, Great staff always willing to help and get you whatever you need.
Friday, May 27th 2022
Lorraine creates plans that make traveling a memorable experience. I highly recommend her to family and friends.
–Rebecca B.
Saturday, May 14th 2022
We had a great time! Throughout the process Lorraine was accessible and super responsive to any questions and concerns we had.. walked us through each step for a wonderful result and memories to last a lifetime.
–Erica P.
Monday, May 2nd 2022
Loraine is amazing
–Cindy B.
Friday, April 29th 2022
I could not have asked for a better agent than Lorraine. She took care of every detail to ensure the Ireland trip went smoothly.
–Cathy H.
Monday, August 2nd 2021
Was just speaking the other day to my son about the wonderful European vacations we took. Would recommend Lorraine to anyone who plans on traveling!
–Rachel H.
Monday, April 12th 2021
Tanya was very attentive and she is a great listener! She had everything in order. Very pleasant to work with responds in a timely manner! I will be working with her from here on out!
Tuesday, June 16th 2020
We are pleased to recommend Lorraine Whittemore as a Travel Agent. Lorraine has handled multi-party group cruises for our family, as well as all travel arrangements (mostly cruises with add on extensions and excursions) for us and friends we recommended use her services.
Lorraine is knowledgeable, professional, detail-oriented and has a friendly can-do attitude. Lorraine is a very nice person who is a pleasure to deal with. She puts her client’s needs first and we have enjoyed all of our dealings with Lorraine over the years.
Bob & Jill Maland
Miami We are pleased to recommend Lorraine Whittemore as a Travel Agent. Lorraine has handled multi-party group cruises for our family, as well as all travel arrangements (mostly cruises with add on extensions and excursions) for us and friends we recommended…
Monday, December 23rd 2019
This being my first cruise, I read absolutley impressed with the shop, the staff and all the things there were to do on and off the ship. I will be cruising again!! Great time, great memories!! Thanks Lorraine for setting us up
–Pam A.
Friday, October 4th 2019
It was such a pleasure working with Tanya, who helped me plan an impromptu girls getaway. She is extremely efficient and fast and she made many useful recommendations for our weekend away. She was super respectful of my budget, too which is refreshing- no pressure to upgrade or spend more. It felt like I had a reliable, personal assistant who took care of every last detail- including a reminder text on the day before our trip and a follow-up email. I will definitely be working with her again soon. I highly recommend her. It was such a pleasure working with Tanya, who helped me plan an impromptu girls getaway. She is extremely efficient and fast and she made many useful recommendations for our weekend away. She was super respectful of my budget, too which is refreshing-… –Suzanne H.
Wednesday, July 31st 2019
Tonya is the top-notch agent she had worked with me from the beginning of my process,of traveling to Portland. she is very professional very caring and loyal to the people that she serves, I recommend her for all of my travel ventures and my future places around the country. if you want consistency and a dedicated person to track you and make sure that you are secure and safe think any Tanya’s Agency is the one excellent person to work with Tonya is the top-notch agent she had worked with me from the beginning of my process,of traveling to Portland. she is very professional very caring and loyal to the people that she serves, I recommend her for all of my travel ventures and my future… –Mike M.
Monday, June 15th 2015
Hello. I just want to say Thank you so much for this experience. Everything was extremely easy. The resort was amazing. Food was excellent and service. We do suggest a little tipping bc many did and the drinks get better. The spa excursion is one of the best we had gone on. It was 150 for a 4 hr experience. The hotel massage was 150 for half hr so way better to go the boat spa. The only thing we complained about is pool closed at 8 but u can go in ocean anytime. Beach is beautiful! Thank u again for everything.. Next year we are going to go with our families. My parents have never flown or been anywhere so i will be booking with you, this way i will know it to be an easy experience. What a vacation! Hello. I just want to say Thank you so much for this experience. Everything was extremely easy. The resort was amazing. Food was excellent and service. We do suggest a little tipping bc many did and the drinks get better. The spa excursion is one of the… –Brandy H.
Thursday, May 28th 2015
We had a fantastic time aboard the Carnival Victory, planned by our travel agent, Lorraine Whittemore!! She found us a great price on the airfare, transports and the cruise itself. She was very prompt about returning any phone calls from us and about sending us our packets. We will definitely use them again. Thank You for a relaxing cruise, Rocky and Jodie Wagner We had a fantastic time aboard the Carnival Victory, planned by our travel agent, Lorraine Whittemore!! She found us a great price on the airfare, transports and the cruise itself. She was very prompt about returning any phone calls from us and about… –JODIE W.
Wednesday, January 21st 2015
Let me start off by saying that using a travel planner was not my first intent. I thought I could plan and book my honeymoon all by myself. Very quickly I learned how difficult that task actually is, and I needed help. I reached out to Lorraine, and was immediately blow away by her enthusiasm to help me. I told her exactly what my wife and I wanted out of our honeymoon, and she quickly emailed me back a list of possible destinations. From there, we narrowed it down to a few more details we wanted, and we found the perfect place for us. Lorraine was helpful, patient, knowledgeable, and really cared about our vacation experience. She made me feel as though my trip was as important to her, as it was to us. She was easy to reach via email as well as phone. She made sure everything was set for my wife and I, from check in at our hotel, to flight arrangements, and more. She did everything except pack our luggage for us. I highly recommend her, and will definitely be using her services when I travel in the future. She gets 5 stars, and 2 thumbs up from me! Let me start off by saying that using a travel planner was not my first intent. I thought I could plan and book my honeymoon all by myself. Very quickly I learned how difficult that task actually is, and I needed help. I reached out to Lorraine, and was… –Mike S.
Monday, November 10th 2014
I met Lorraine and Tod when they visited my job while I was working. After a casual conversation and business card exchange, I decided I would trust them to plan my 21st birthday. I told them what my boyfriend and I were looking for and our budget, and they took care of the rest. They always kept in touch with us and answered any questions we had in the 9 months that we anxiously waited for our cruise day. When the day finally arrived, my boyfriend and I sailed away to the Bahamas on a 3 day/3 night Royal Caribbean cruise. Lorraine and Tod made sure that we had the best view since we got a cabin with a window. They also had the cruise staff sing me happy birthday during dinner. In addition, they also arranged our parasailing adventure at Coco Cay. It was over all a stress free experience and I had the time of my life. I recommend Lorraine and Tod for any vacation plans to my friends and close ones. I'm looking forward to having them arrange my next trip. I met Lorraine and Tod when they visited my job while I was working. After a casual conversation and business card exchange, I decided I would trust them to plan my 21st birthday. I told them what my boyfriend and I were looking for and our budget, and… –Ivy R.
Sunday, November 2nd 2014
Our honeymoon was awesome! When we started to plan, we gave Lorraine our budget and destination ideas. She took it from there and planned all the details, including providing us with options that we thought would be outside our budget, but to our surprise they weren't! We were able to take a cruise to the Bahamas, stay well within our budget, and create memories we will have for a lifetime. I would highly recommend Cruise Planners to anyone on any budget. Lorraine is so considerate and does a fabulous job! Thank you so much! Our honeymoon was awesome! When we started to plan, we gave Lorraine our budget and destination ideas. She took it from there and planned all the details, including providing us with options that we thought would be outside our budget, but to our… –COURTNEY M.
Monday, July 28th 2014
Our son and his daughters were visiting us from Thailand, and we decided last minute to go to Disneyland. Lorraine not only got accommodations for us that were within walking distance to Disneyland, but she got our tickets to Disneyland for us as well. All we had to do was get in the car and go! She has also helped us with airfare, accommodations, and some excursions for an upcoming trip to the Mediterranean. We are so thankful that we got connected with Lorraine and Tod; our travels are much more enjoyable now that they are taking care of all the details. Our son and his daughters were visiting us from Thailand, and we decided last minute to go to Disneyland. Lorraine not only got accommodations for us that were within walking distance to Disneyland, but she got our tickets to Disneyland for us as well.… –Diane H.
Sunday, July 6th 2014
Lorraine and Tod, thank you both so very much for all of your help in planning this trip. You made it so easy for us take this 5 week trip and to make certain we have everything we wanted to do. I am so excited to send you updates and photos along the way. Hugs, Janet and Pat Lorraine and Tod, thank you both so very much for all of your help in planning this trip. You made it so easy for us take this 5 week trip and to make certain we have everything we wanted to do. I am so excited to send you updates and photos along the… –Janet A.
Friday, May 23rd 2014
Big, huge thanks for doing such a great job "scaffolding" our trip. We had a terrific time and totally enjoyed having so many of the logistical details taken care of in advance. My favorite was Le Pigonnet in Aix. This spa/lodge offered a wonderful mix of relaxing respite with magnificent gardens and close proximity to the historic area in Aix. I appreciated all the work you did for us and will definitely recommend you to my traveling friends!
Big, huge thanks for doing such a great job "scaffolding" our trip. We had a terrific time and totally enjoyed having so many of the logistical details taken care of in advance. My favorite was Le Pigonnet in Aix. This spa/lodge offered a wonderful mix… –Judith C.
Friday, May 23rd 2014
Thank you so much for putting this trip together for us. We toasted you a lot! Overall, everything went extremely well, and all the bookings were great. We had a blast.
–Robin C.
