Travel Agent Details

About Crystal Lovelady

 


Hello, fellow travelers and adventure enthusiasts!  Our team here at Cruise Planners has  a passion for exploration and a knack for curating unforgettable experiences,  we am here to turn your travel dreams into reality!


We believe that travel is not just about visiting new places; it’s about creating lasting memories, embracing diverse cultures, and enriching your soul. Whether you're planning a relaxing beach getaway, an adventurous trek in the mountains, a romantic honeymoon, or a culturally immersive tour, we've got you covered.


 


 We have  been voted Top Travel Agency with many sources in the Charleston Area such as Best of Berkeley, Charlestons Choice, Low Country Parents Mom Choice & Readers Choice for Multiple years.


We are all  certified in many travel areas such as:



  • Sandals

  • Hyatt Collection All Inclusive resort

  • Jamaica Specialist

  • Bahamas Specialist

  • St. Lucia Specialist

  • Alaska Specialist

  • Hawaii Specialist

  • Ireland Specialist 

  • Mexico Specialist

  • Disney World, Land , Cruise

  • Universal Parks & Resorts

  • SeaWorld & Discovery Cove

  • Family Travel

  • Special Need Travel

  • Royal Caribbean

  • Celebrity

  • Princess

  • Carnival

  • Virgin Voyages

  • Viking Cruises

  • AMA Waterway Cruises

  • and many more! 


2024 & 2025  Millionaires Club Member for Cruise Planners Franchise.


 


Let's collaborate to create a travel experience that exceeds your expectations. Your dream vacation awaits!

Hours of Operation

Monday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday -

Testimonials

- Pinar M.
Chrystal was awesome! She has helped my sister and brother in law before and now she has another family member who will always call her for our travel needs! - Talley P.
We have decided that we will likely not cruise with MSC again however we will work with Pinar on our future trips as she was fantastic. I will be emailing Pinar our feedback and personal experience with MSC as there were many short comings this cruise line had. One example of something that can easily be fixed is that the ship was beautiful but it was hard to walk passed dirty laundry and garbage daily. Again this is not a reflection of Pinar but something that you should be aware of when families who have cruised in the past inquire about MSC. Even on Carnival this was never an issue. - Elise W.
Crystal is very professional and worked with me to fulfill a dream vacation. What I especially appreciate is the time she takes to explain everything! She is detailed oriented and walks her clients through all questions and concerns!
A great job organizing our last cruise!
Crystal was very helpful booking the excursions and transfers.
- Roberta B.
We loved working with Crystal! She made the booking process so easy, was able to find us a better room for a better deal and we enjoyed the complimentary dinner for 2! Overall, a great experience booking with Cruise Planners!
Crystal has planned several group cruises for us. She made it so easy for us to compare different destinations and prices before booking. With a large group, it was really nice to have her take care of all the details!
Pinar and Crystal went over and beyond to get our last minute vacation dreams planned and booked! My husband and I had the most amazing trip and it was effortless on our part! They took such good care of us and we already have our next vacation booked with their help. - Maria C.
The trip and accommodations were wonderful. The layover times were way too short in most cases, I will need to be sure that I pay attention to that next time, given that we missed 2 days of our vacation due to flight delays. - Christina S.
Great job, everything went smoothly - Richard R.
Crystal Lovelady went goes above and beyond! Best trip, best memories! - Stephanie L.
- Alyssa S.
Our trip was amazing and details for our trip were planned out perfectly! - Tiffany H.
Crystal is the best - DANNY B.
Crystal Lovelady is an excellent planner and made our cruise easy to navigate. I would recommend her to anybody that wants a stress free experience. - Richard E.
SHE WAS ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS OR HANDLE ANY PROBLEM WE MAY HAVE HAD. - Barbara B.
Will never take the Carnival's old ships again they are terrible..They are not Keeping up with dry-docking and helping their older ships stay almost as good as their newer ships very sad...The SUNSHINE needs to be retired.. - James N.
- Meganne M.
- Meganne M.
Everything was done when we arrived. Had nothing to worry about doing It was the easiest check in and out that we ever had. Thank you - Edward R.
Everything was done when we arrived. Had nothing to worry about doing It was the easiest check in and out that we ever had. Thank you - Edward R.
Cruise partners booked a trip for my husband and me on Viking. It was the trip of a lifetime.
We did for an Alaska excursion and it was wonderful, ship was great, food was delicious and the cruise was amazing.
Awesome to book with
Crystal Lovelady was an amazing planner. She took care of us and really made sure the cruises we went on met our needs.
I have booked with Crystal Lovelady a number of times and each time is a great experience. She takes the time to find the best deals and is great with communication. I look forward to working with her each time.
Crystal has helped my family with our trips multiple times & always makes it so easy! The trips are always just what the family needs! We are forever grateful!
Never had an issue with any trips. Very knowledgeable. Planned trip to ireland in July for parents 50th.
Crystal was great and helped us with everything from start to finish and made our trip very easy
Crystal is amazing and always takes care of us - DANNY B.
Just thank you for always taking care of us and helping us have the most awesome vacations! - Amy S.
Crystal lOVELADY HANDLED EVERYTHING FOR US AND SHE DID A SUPERB JOB LIKE ALWAYS - Jean D.
The whole experience was effortless! Crystal was the absolute best! All my travel will be done with Cruise Planners! - Phillip H.
The whole experience was effortless! Crystal was the absolute best! All my travel will be done with Cruise Planners! - Phillip H.
It was fantastic. - James N.
Crystal is awesome. - Jennifer M.
Crystal was wonderful and so very helpful. - Lynne K.
This trip was truly the best trip we've ever had!! Our travel director Sara Brocki and driver Lucca plus all the local experts were so helpful, knowledgeable and fun!!! We can't wait to plan our next adventure!! - Melissa D.
Alaska trip Overall great!! Multiple Alaska rail Trains, seaplane, pontoon boat, whitewater raft, touring boat Bears, caribou, Dal sheep, sea lions, otter, orca whale, glaciers, mountains, eagles, Dinner theater fun 3 hotels: -Fairbanks Bridgewater. -1.5 No shuttle using Lyft, no breakfast just coffee, little store Restaurants mostly closed on Sunday and season winding down. Trips to North Pole & northern lights would have been good -Denali Bluffs. -4.5 Up to date, beautiful view!! Cafe , with decaf cappuccino; grab&go food items, a few Ts & other items; no continental breakfast; restaurant (albeit down a hill) Upgraded dinner box for tour through Tundra, very expensive: teeny salad, small sub & chip’s better Good shuttle Most rooms require some slopes/ stairs. Was told I didn’t want to lose room assigned to us to reduce walking up slopes/stairs. Was right, managed for beautiful view - Anchorage Wyngate -3 Breakfast and brewed decaf for me Shuttles to most everywhere, great drivers. No restaurant or little store in hotel I mention decaf when available as it seems Alaska has little decaf, even on Alaska Air! - Rebecca S.
Alaska trip Overall great!! Multiple Alaska rail Trains, seaplane, pontoon boat, whitewater raft, touring boat Bears, caribou, Dal sheep, sea lions, otter, orca whale, glaciers, mountains, eagles, Dinner theater fun 3 hotels: -Fairbanks Bridgewater. -1.5 No shuttle using Lyft, no breakfast just coffee, little store Restaurants mostly closed on Sunday and season winding down. Trips to North Pole & northern lights would have been good -Denali Bluffs. -4.5 Up to date, beautiful view!! Cafe , with decaf cappuccino; grab&go food items, a few Ts & other items; no continental breakfast; restaurant (albeit down a hill) Upgraded dinner box for tour through Tundra, very expensive: teeny salad, small sub & chip’s better Good shuttle Most rooms require some slopes/ stairs. Was told I didn’t want to lose room assigned to us to reduce walking up slopes/stairs. Was right, managed for beautiful view - Anchorage Wyngate -3 Breakfast and brewed decaf for me Shuttles to most everywhere, great drivers. No restaurant or little store in hotel I mention decaf when available as it seems Alaska has little decaf, even on Alaska Air! - Rebecca S.
- Karen T.
Seamless and effortless which makes for a wonderful vacation experience! Will book with Crystal every time! - Yvonne B.
Thank you so much for helping to plan such an amazing trip! I had no idea where to start planning, but with your help and we were able to make so many wonderful memories!!! We’re looking forward to our next trip!! - Jerrie C.
Crustal did an amazing job planning our European Mediterranean cruise. Will definitely use her for all travels in the future. - Mike D.
Crystal so graciously helped us plan our entire trip to Jamaica. It was such a breeze to book and we had an absolute blast at the Excellence resort in Oyster Bay. We cannot wait to go back!
We had a wonderful time on our vacation! We started with a Royal Caribbean cruise on the Odyssey of the Seas to Civitavecchia, Italy, toured many areas of Italy, and spent a lot of time with family. It was a big trip for us, we spent around 9 weeks away. We ended up in the UK to end our trip with a crossing to NY on the Queen Mary 2. This is the second trip Crystal has planned for us to Europe. She booked most of our trip and had us set up with the cruises, trains, private drivers, hotels, and we were very organized as we set off for our wonderful adventure. She was accessible if we needed her with any questions or concerns along the way. We can't wait to plan our next trip and will definitely be calling Crystal to help us once again, thank you Crystal!! - Lisa N.
Crystal is absolutely the best hands down! She is quick, personal, friendly and I love that she has been to most of the places too! I’ve asked for prices and she’s on it, she’s always looking out and I love how quick she is to respond !
always available to assist with questions and transactions
Fantastic booking experience, and very easy to work with..
We just returned from Jamaica . We had a wonderful stress free vacation thank to Crystal. When it comes time to plan my next vacation I know who I will be contacting. - Gary C.
Crystal was Great with helping us to plan our cruise with friends that had already booked their cruise. She was successful in getting us a room that was near our friends. I appreciated the suggestions and reminders that she sent to me throughout our long wait for the cruise. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. When we met at the Coastal Carolina Fair before we booked, she was so friendly that I knew I would like to plan through her. She did not disappoint. - Julianna O.
Crystal helped us plan our 25th Wedding Anniversity Cruise. She made sure to stay within our budget and was able to get us additional perks. We can't wait to work with her again!
Thank you Crystal we had a wonderful cruise experience. Our pre and post cruise details, which you set up, were perfect. A most enjoyable experience. - Lynne K.
Just returned from a 10 day trip to beautiful Ireland and had an amazing time. Crystal Lovelady helped us plan this trip of a lifetime from A to Z, every step was well planned out, flights, shuttle service, train tickets, hotel and excursions and well within our budget. From Dublin to Cork to Killarney to Galway and back to Dublin and Crystal had every part planned to the minute. Will definitely contact her for any future trips. - Thomas R.
Crystal was amazing. She put together exactly what I was looking for in a short amount of time. Was very responsive and easy to communicate with. The resort was beautiful, the service was excellent. It truly was a relaxing worry free getaway!
you were very helpful and thank you for returning my e mails , Especially when the news story about the damaged Carnival Cruise Line the Sun Shine was on national TV . you were very professional. Thank you so much
Crystal was very helpful with tips and following up to ensure we arrived safely and had all we needed. Prior to the trip with all of us, she even met with us to give us some one-on-one time fact to face about our trip.
We enjoyed a great family trip to Jamaica! Crystal was amazing to work with! She helped us safe lots of money and we got to do many things on our wishlist.
Crystal is so well informed. Her experience makes me feel more confident in my travels.
Crystal has been taking care of our family trips since 2017! She has always been easy to work with, always answers our questions and continues to help. She is always there when needed. She has given me so many booking Information and if we decide it’s not the right time for us, she doesn’t make you feel horrible for wasting her time. She is there the next time we need her. She’s family oriented, she’s traveled to most places, boats as well which is super helpful with questions! I always recommend her help and make your trip easy and enjoyable!
We are extremely happy with the service Crystal gave us with planning our vacation in Aruba. Everything went as planned and will definitely have Crystal plan our trips in the future
Crystal is awesome! She helped our family with an amazing vacation with Royal Caribbean. Looking forward to many, many more that she will help us with!!!
It was a breeze booking with a travel agent and knowing we didn’t have to worry about anything except showing up for our flight! Crystal even made sure we made it there and back and through customs without any issues. I will always book with her for the future.
Crystal did a great job giving us options that matched our timeline, budget and desires.
Also interest in trips to DC Wedding cruise (son)
Crystal planned a January getaway to Cancun for us. She planned everything out for us and told Us what to expect from the airports, the transportation and the resort. All we had to do was show up, follow the directions and have a blast!
Crystal is amazing and does everything she can to help you have a fantastic trip and save you time and money
Crystal was very helpful in assisting with travel plans and highlighting the top 5 things to do while on the cruise.
Crystal did an amazing job of planning the best trip with our family over Christmas 2022. ???? The details of placement on the ship were perfect for our family and all of the details. - Kristen F.
Crystal is fabulous! It's time once again to travel! - Dan C.
Crystal was amazing to work with! - Phil P.
Call Crystal today to help with your travel planning. She saves you the headache and does a great job planning every detail to make your trip amazing! - Elizabeth G.
Crystal is amazing! If you want to have a great vacation without the headache of planning every little detail--Crystal is the one to call! She is so knowledgeable about so many different vacation types and is so helpful at helping you create your dream vacation. - Jenni A.
I referred my son's brother-in-law to Crystal earlier this summer because he had already booked a cruise through a company's website. Not only was she able to pull in his reservation...she was able to save him some money on his Mediterranean cruise. When we book our next vacation...Crystal will be our travel agent!!! - Terry H.
Crystal is amazing and saved us so much time and money. - Tonya B.
Punta Cana was great and the El Carmen staff did an excellent job getting us thru the hurricane and getting things back to normal.
Crystal is wonderful! Very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process of planning and any issues you may have during your vacation. Would highly recommend as a trusted travel agent!
Excellent experience with BJ. She made sure we had everything we needed before we left to board the ship. Kept in touch with us and made the whole process smooth. We love the stateroom she picked for us.
Crystal was amazing, and we would never do a cruise without her! From a perfect room selection to great packing tips to hand-holding when the cruise line’s pre-boarding app had glitches, she was with us every step of the way.
Crystal was amazing. It's not the easiest time to travel right now. Lots of hoops to jump through, going to foreign country - not great! But, she was amazing. Keeping us at ease, making sure we had everything we need. It was truly a great experience. Highly recommend. Sandals was also insane! - Mike M.
Crystal did a fantastic job with assisting us and our planning for a wedding in Jamaica. She helped with meeting all of our needs.
Sandals is top notch. They handled everything from the time we arrived at the airport until we departed. Staff was exceptional and the grounds were absolutely breathtaking!
Bj Strickland helped me plan a cruise to Mexico via phone and email, very simple, professional and friendly! Highly recommend, I will definitely book with her again!! Thanks much!! - Angie C.
Great vacation and incentives. Also great communication by Crystal on what was needed for a successful trip.
Crystal is great. Very prompt with quotes. Also is very informative.
They are great and very helpful
Crystal and David booked our honeymoon cruise and it was amazing! They made sure that we had a special dessert waiting for us in the room when we boarded. We also had no issues on the cruise, they made everything simple and stress free!
Easy to work with. Answered all our questions. Definitely using again.
No Worries. Loved it. Thank you Crystal for my Bachelor Party weekend @ Universal.
She made this trip so easy for my husband and I. Any questions we had she was right there via email or text to answer them. Trips in the future will definitely be planned through her. Yea
Crystal was very helpful in answering all our questions, printed everything out for us and met with us face to face to go over the details! She shared her experience on this same cruise and was able to give us a few tips! - RUSSELL B.
A few years ago we booked a trip with Crystal and she was absolutely amazing! She was able to save us lots of money she even sent us a nice fruit plate upon our arrival. She helped out even with passport information which was absolutely great as my husband was the only one who had a passport. My three children and I did not. I would definitely book again with her.
Our trip to Cancun last year was amazing. We had a great time and I wanted to stay. If you ever need or want a travel agent to get you a great deal, please let Crystal from Stress Free Vacations hook you up. She is the bomb!!
Crystal was very attentive, easy to contact, and helpful with all coordination of travel. Would definitely use again!
Crystal is fabulous! She made everything great to travel during covid. She knew exactly what to expect at airports and helped us navigate everything! We had a great time!
Crystal did an amazing job! She was at my side every step of the way. Even during flight changes and delays! She was on top of everything!
Crystal was very easy to work with. She was always available to get in touch with. I highly recommend her services.
Had a fantastic time on our trip to Cancun. Thanks to Crystal Lovelady with Cruiseplanners
Crystal has always provided us with terrific options within our budget. She is a true professional with a welcoming and friendly personality.
Specifically looking for a 10-14 days cruise that includes multiple ports of Iceland
This was a last minute weekend getaway. Didn't have time to search for somewhere to go. Told Crystal what we like to do and she found use a nice weekend getaway that fit our needs.
Love Cruise planners
I had a cruise booked before the Corona virus. Crystal at Cruise Planners kept me informed of what May happen and options that would be open for me. She was very patient with me, answering my many questions. If she was unsure of the correct answers she researched and got back with me in a reasonable amount of time. She helped take the stress out of the situation.
I haven't worked with you yet. :)
We have always taken great vacations with Crystal and know she won't let us down in 2021.
Crystal and David always take care of even the smallest details. They really treat you like family.
Crystal is amazing! We’ve used her for trip after trip and send others her way.
I love cruise planners they have always been so helpful and we have loved all of our trips.
Crystal is always available when I have a quick question.
We used Cruise Planners for our 10-year anniversary and absolutely loved the service we received from Crystal!
Crystal is an excellent travel agent!
Crystal was very helpful with planning and unfortunately later canceling our Hawaii vacation.
Crystal Lovelady is a wonderful person to work with. She will go above and beyond to make your trip as easy and stress free as possible.
Crystal goes above & beyond in helping plan our trip! Won’t use anyone else!!
Crystal Lovelady is the best!
You are an amazing talent agent and you truly inspire others to travel and see the world
Crystal is by far the best Travel Agent I have ever worked with. She goes above and beyond for her clients. We needed a ride to the port on my last cruise and she made arrangements to drop us off so our car did not have to be there all week. Now that’s service! I love her knowledge and expertise on the places to go and best value for your dollar. I am completely impressed with how she is keeping up with all the new policies and required procedures to travel during the pandemic. I ONLY trust Crystal and David with all of my travel needs. From a short trip to Universal with my son over the summer to a cruise with my mom and even my upcoming 50th birthday celebration. She takes care of it all! ??
Last cruise got cancelled and would love to go on one soon.
Crystal helped my husband and I plan our 25th Anniversary cruise. She made great suggestions, saved us money, and got us looks of perks!
Awesome company
Fantastic, worry free vacations planned for my family. I knew if anything happened I could contact Crystal and she would help me figure it out. - Stephanie S.
Crystal booked our family Disney Cruise for us. She is so knowledgeable & helpful. We are excited for her to help us with future vacations! - Shannon W.
If you’re looking for someone to make your next vacation worry free, you’ve found it ! We started our experience last year when we went on a European vacation with our children and David and Crystal made sure that every step of the trip was taken care of. This year we cruised for a long weekend on the Caribbean and it was also an amazing experience, completely arranged and taken care of. I would recommend David and Crystal Lovelady and their cruise planners business very highly. - Kristen B.
Crystal did an excellent job setting up our trip to Disney. Everything was taken care of, so all I had to do was go and have fun! I love to travel, so we will be using her again! - George D.
Crystal and David planned our August Disney Cruise. They were always super helpful in answering my many questions- especially about excursions. We will definitely be using them again to plan our next vacation!!! - Robin W.
My husband and I worked mainly with Crystal in our 25th wedding anniversary cruise. Crystal asked us what we were looking for, when we wanted to go, and what we were wanting to spend. After that she gave us multiple selections for our Alaskan cruise. I couldn't have been more pleased with the way that she helped me with payments, insurance, and guiding me on other things. This is no means our first cruise. But it's so nice to have someone help guide you along the process. - Melissa S.
Crystal and David helped plan our 5 year anniversary trip! It was a surprise for me but helped my husband out with the details. They did an excellent job and helped take away stress that comes with planning vacations. They even had chocolate covered strawberries sent to our room as an anniversary gift which was so thoughtful. I would definitely recommend going through them when trying to plan a vacation because they respond promptly, give great advice and help make your vacation fun and overall a great experience! - Selena M.
David and Crystal helped made our 40th anniversary a SUPER SUCCESS. Their concern and care for details made this trip FANTASTIC. If your going to go on a cruise, which is mandatory, you can't pick a better team to make it happen. Now go make it happen book a cruise through them and let your dreams come to life. - Bill H.
David and Crystal is an amazing friend and has booked some great trips for us as a couple and our family. I highly recommend them for your next adventure. - Kristen B.
From the minute I met Crystal she has been nothing short of AMAZING!!!!! She planned, booked, and basically did all of the hard work for our Family Vacation!! There were 14 of us.... I could have never done this without the help of David and Crystal!!!!! You guys rock!!!!!!!! - Mary Beth V.
Crystal helped us plan our first trip to Universal in Orlando. Very helpful and always more than willing to answer questions and get quotes and prices. Thank you!!! - Brittany C.
Super sweet, great communication, and they will find you the best possible deal! Can't say enough great things about how wonderful and easy it was to book with them. Why spend all that time searching the Internet when you could just call them and let them make your dream trip happen! - Amy S.
Thank you so much Stress Free Vacation Planners for providing us with the best vacation we've ever had. Sailing the Carnival Ecstasy out of Miami, Florida was a wonderful time for the family. My husband and I were able to enjoy each others company, my parents were able to relax and take a moment to unwind, and our 6 and 15 year old built many new friendships with fellow cruise guests. Our days aboard were spent poolside during the day feasting on amazing meals and sipping some of the yummiest cocktails and our evenings involved the kids participating in clubs and activities centered around their age groups. We already have the wheels turning for our next cruise and plan to use and refer you o all our friends and families. ---The Fuller-Schuchert Family - Andrea F.
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