Frequently Asked Questions

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Frantastic Trips and Travel is a travel agency that offers customized travel packages for individuals, families, and groups. Whether traveling by air, land or sea, I can curate the perfect vacation for you! By allowing me to customize your vacation packages, you are supporting a small business and a woman-owned business. For that, I say THANK YOU!! If you would like more information, please contact me directly!

Frantastic Trips and Travel offers a variety of travel packages, including adventure travel, luxury travel, and budget travel. I can put together river cruise and ocean cruise packages, all inclusive resort vacations as well as international land travel for solo travelers, couples, families and groups of all sizes. I also offer customized packages based on individual preferences. I am in the business of making travel dreams come true! The best part is because I partner with some of the best in the travel industry, I can often provide additional perks such as specialty dining and onboard credit for my customers.  

Flights can be included in most of our packages, but not all. I am happy to add flights to a cruise or other vacation packages, but I do not typically book airfare independent of a travel package.  If you have further questions, please let me know and I can advise you on your specific situation.

Frantastic Trips and Travel offers travel packages to destinations all over the world, including popular tourist destinations and off-the-beaten-path locations. Please peruse my website for an idea of the kinds of travel I specialize in. If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact me. I love a challenge!

There is absolutely no way I can outline all the wonderful reasons for using a travel agent in this section! But one thing to know, is that as a travel agent, I am your advocate. Regardless of what may come along, I am here to make sure you have the best possible experience on your vacation. Please visit my blog for all the benefits of using a travel agent here!

Every travel agent is different. In most cases, I do not charge a fee for travel planning services. In select cases, I do charge a research/planning fee. No need to worry, I am transparent in regards to any fees that will be assessed and you will be made aware of any fees during our initial complimentary consultation. For more information, please contact me directly. Thank you!

I completely understand that we live in a world where the ability to get online and search for our vacation of choice can be a wonderful thing.  I have done it myself. But with a travel agent you really get the best of both worlds. If you know what you want, great! Call me and I can do all the tedious planning without costing you time or money. If you do not know where you want to go, that is OK. My knowledge of geography and travel is where I can help you customize a vacation just for you! 

Yes! I am never more excited about my next cruise as I am when I am on a cruise ship! Booking your next cruise while onboard can give travelers many amenities such as onboard credit and a reduced deposit. You are more than welcome to put a deposit on your  future cruise while onboard and then transfer the booking to Frantastic Trips and Travel while keeping the amenities you have received! In many cases, travel agents can add additional value to your cruise making it a win/win situation! Please note that every cruise line and situation is different, so for specifics, please contact me directly. I am happy to help!

Solo traveling can be a liberating and enriching experience for those who embark on it. Solo travel offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and personal growth. As a solo traveler, you have the freedom to create your own itinerary, make spontaneous decisions, and fully immerse yourself in the present moment without any distractions. While traveling on some cruise ships solo can incur an extra cost, it can be well worth it! As with ALL of my customers, I strongly encourage solo travelers to consider safety as they select their itinerary and their excursions. For worldwide travel alerts, please click here.

YES! I cannot overstate the importance of purchasing travel insurance. In the case you have to cancel your trip or perhaps have an emergency while on vacation, you will find some peace of mind knowing your trip is insured.  Should you choose to decline purchasing travel insurance, Frantastic Trips and Travel LLC requires you to sign a waiver indicating your choice and accepting full responsibility for any emergencies that may arise. 

Traveling is an awesome experience, but life happens. There are a number of options for insuring your trip and I strongly encourage you to compare packages and purchase the package to make your trip a success. I have a preferred supplier that I work with and highly recommend, but you are welcome to pick the insurance provider and plan that best fits your situation.

YES!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND traveling with a passport. While you can travel on some cruise itineraries with other forms of ID (please speak to your designated travel agent for details), traveling with a passport is the safest way to travel out of the country. If you are planning an international vacation package that requires traveling by air, a passport is required. It is also important to note that the requirements for obtaining a passport can vary depending on your country of origin and the country you plan to travel to. If you are a U.S. citizen and you need to apply or renew your passport, please click here.

Some countries require a Visa upon entrance. Because every country is different, I encourage you to check entrance requirements here. Please note that I will do my due dilligence to make sure you are well-informed as to the requirements of each trip in your proposal prior to booking as well as before departing on your trip.

As world conditions are constantly changing, travel requirements are frequently adjusted.  Frantastic Trips and Travel will never give a personal view in regards to vaccinations, but I will always encourage my customers to adhere to the laws and ordinances of their country of orgin as well as the locations they will be visiting. For further information on the vaccination requirements of lands throughout the world, please click here.