Vanessa Raftery

(34 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Haverhill, MA

"Your Travel Advisor for Custom Vacations & More!"

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"Your Travel Advisor for Custom Vacations & More!"

My Bungalow in Moorea!

Hi, I’m Vanessa! Your dream vacation starts here, and I’m dedicated to making it unforgettable. With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, I specialize in crafting personalized getaways tailored to your unique needs and interests. Whether you’re dreaming of the magic of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or a Disney Cruise, the thrills of Universal Orlando, the adventure of a Royal Caribbean cruise, or the relaxation of a tropical island escape, I’ll design the perfect itinerary for you. I also specialize in European travel, helping clients explore the timeless beauty of Italy, Greece, and beyond with seamless, custom-crafted experiences. Disney has been a special part of my life since I was three years old, and I love sharing insider tips to make your trip even more magical. I stay up to date with the latest offerings at top destinations, ensuring that every detail of your journey is thoughtfully planned.When you book with me, you’re not just reserving a trip—you’re gaining a trusted travel partner who will guide you every step of the way. From itinerary planning to real-time support during your travels, I’m here to make your experience stress-free and truly unforgettable. Let’s bring your travel dreams to life! Contact me today, and let’s start planning your next adventure.

Family Vacation Specialist!

Helping to plan a family vacation is my favorite! Embark on a journey of joy, bonding, and discovery as you entrust your family trip to my expert travel services. Here's why you should choose me for an extraordinary experience:Tailored itineraries, stress-free planning, family-friendly accommodations, engaging activities, local expertise, and cost-effective packages.

Book with me, and let the magic of travel create cherished moments for your family. Together, I'll craft a journey filled with laughter, exploration, and unforgettable experiences! ???

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Family Celebration in Punta Cana

We recently had the pleasure of staying at the Dreams Flora Resort in Punta Cana to celebrate my in-laws' 60th anniversary with our entire family, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish.

Location and Atmosphere: The resort is nestled in a breathtaking part of Punta Cana,...Read more.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Our Family Christmas

This year we decided on a Family Vacation to celebrate Christmas!! Vanessa helped us check all the boxes that we need checked when we travel as a Family. Upon check in, the hotel could not (would not) make good on the requests we made for our room accommodations. As soon as Vanessa heard about our situation she intervened and took care of everything!!! She reminded us immediately the value of booking with a travel agent. She took all of the stress out of our situation so we could get back to enjoying our family vacation. Vanessa you were amazing, Thank You

By LizaLu25 from Boston
Traveled to Aruba | Netherlands Antilles | Caribbean

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Vanessa Raftery responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means so much to me that I was able to help turn things around so you could enjoy your special family Christmas vacation. I know how important it is to have everything just right when traveling with loved ones. I'm so grateful for the trust you placed in me to be part of your holiday celebration. I’m always here if you need anything for future travels—can’t wait to help you plan your next adventure! Warmest thanks, Vanessa

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Incredible 30th anniversary trip

Vanessa planned an incredible 30th anniversary trip for my husband and I to Portugal. We knew we wanted to go to Portugal, but we did not know exactly to what areas. Vanessa provided us information on locations and created a wonderful itinerary for us. It was very easy to work with her and she guided us along through the whole process. Our trip was amazing ! From the car service to the hotels to the excursions planned, it was perfect ! We are so happy that we chose her as our vacation planner We are looking forward to using her again on our next trip! Thank you Vanessa For making our 30th wedding anniversary so special!

By Maria and Hector from Wakefield, Ma
Traveled to Portugal ~ Europe

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Vanessa Raftery responded:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was truly a pleasure working with you both to plan such a special trip for your 30th anniversary. I'm thrilled to hear that you had an unforgettable time exploring Lisbon, Cascais, and Porto, and that the itinerary helped make your celebration even more memorable. Your feedback means the world to me, and I’m so happy everything went smoothly. Here’s to many more amazing adventures ahead – I’d love to help plan the next one!

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A well-deserved break and a great overall experien

Our family had not been to Disney World in more than 13 years and Vanessa made this vacation planning process easy and very enjoyable for all of us! We are looking forward to going back and soon! Thanks very much, Vanessa!!

By The Scrima Family from Saugus, MA
Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Vanessa Raftery responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure helping your family return to the magic of Disney after so many years. I’m so happy to hear the planning process was smooth and enjoyable—that’s always my goal! I’d love to help you plan your next visit whenever you're ready to go back. There’s always something new to experience at Disney! Thanks again for trusting me to be part of your special trip. Warmly, Vanessa

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Amazing trip to Italy

Thank you Vanessa at Love Travel Connection for taking care of our every need and more while on our trip to Italy. From beginning to end it was stress free with every flight, transfers, trains, hotels etc. well thought out. Enjoyed every minute of the trip, highly recommend booking trip/vacation with you.

By Happy Traveler from Revere, MA
Traveled to Italy | Europe

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Vanessa Raftery responded:
I am so happy that you had such a wonderful trip to Italy. It was my pleasure working with you and I look forward to helping you again in the future. Best, Vanessa

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perfectly tailored to our needs

Vanessa planned our perfect itinerary, tailored to our every preference, day by day, every detail was well thought of, the trip was amazing from beginning to end. thank you for a wonderful, memorable trip juliette R.

By exceptional from milan
Traveled to Italy | Europe

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Vanessa Raftery responded:
Thank you for your kind words. I am so happy that you had a great visit to Italy and created so many memories to cherish. Best, Vanessa

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Destination Expert:

Walt Disney World
Aruba
Italy
Spain
Portugal

Travel Specialist:

Disney Vacations
Universal Parks & Resort Vacations
All Inclusive
European Culture
Cruises

Top Travel Partners:

Disney
Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations
Royal Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Line
Sandals and Beaches Resorts

Certifications/Awards:

CTA
Disney's College of Knowledge
Universal Orlando and California Resort Specialist
Masters of Adventure from Royal Caribbean
Virgin Voyages Seacademy Gold Tier
Master's Degree from Norwegian Cruise Line

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