Travel Agent Details

Wes Schellenbaum
Wes & Julie Schellenbaum
www.cruiseplanners1.com
310-546-9618

About Wes And Julie

Wes and Julie have been Cruise Planners Travel Agents since 2000. We cut our teeth servicing cruises to Alaska, Hawaii and the Mexican Riviera. We soon branched out to become intercontinental specialists, including extensive experience in Europe for cruises, river cruises and packaged tours. With Cruise Planners, Wes and Julie have built a sterling reputation for quality, service, and very competitive pricing for ALL your travel needs. Wes and Julie will help you discover exciting adventures around the world.

Hours of Operation

Monday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday 11:00am - 2:30pm

Testimonials

Thank you, Wes and Julie. It was fantastic! Thank you. We will keep in touch for future cruises. Very grateful, Gil Carson, CA
Hello! Thank you for all your help throughout this booking process! All the little touches were very much appreciated. Kierra Long Beach, CA
Hi Wes, My apologies. I thought I responded to your email but then realized I had not. It's always hectic when we return from a cruise with trying to catch up on the mail and laundry! Yes, we did receive the summer sausage and mustard. Thank you for that! It was a nice surprise and treat upon our return! And while we were upset and disappointed at first when the cruise was delayed and 2 ports out of 4 cancelled, we ultimately had a great time! In fact, it may have been the best cruise so far! Our servers in the main dining room were warm, friendly, attentive and just overall wonderful as was our room steward! The entertainment was great even though we had seen 2 of the shows 2 years ago. We didn't mind seeing them again and enjoyed so much more of the nightlife! We also thought the cruise director, Tornado Tonya, was the best we ever had! She was full of energy and personality! We did look into booking again next summer but we can't commit to dates at this time and prefer to go in June not August but we'll see. So keep sending us emails and we will see where our next vacation takes us. We hope you enjoyed your cruise and had no issues! Thank you again for being a great cruise planner! We appreciate all that you do for us! Warmest Regards, Elisa B. and Family Edison, NJ
"Wes was very attentive and stayed on top of everything." Betty, Shelbyville, TN
Wes is always our go to person for every cruise.
Yes! Thanks so much, that was so kind of you!! We will enjoy it! The cruise was great! Thank you for all your assistance! Karen and Don Temple, Texas
Thanks so much Wes. The kids had a great time on the cruise ship! They didn't want to leave... Weather was very cooperative on the trip. And thank you so much for the gift! Will cruise with you again soon. Brian Irvine, California
Hi Wes! Thank you so much! A picnic set is the perfect summer gift! We had a trip of a lifetime! Thank you for always setting us with the perfect accommodations. ?? Love, Lisa and family Irvine, CA
Our trip was amazing and full of adventure. Oceania still continues to impress. Not quite ready to think about another just yet though. Will be sure to ask for your services in the future though, whether for a cruise or other excursions. Thanks again, Janet and David Belton, Texas
Wes: Yes - this final balance is a pleasant surprise, and is more than reasonable. Thanks so much for working with us, and answering all our questions over the last few days - we really appreciate it. This cruise includes a couple of places we went to on our Princess cruisetour a few years ago, but also a couple of places that will be new to us. Guess what? This will be our 25th cruise (all but one of which you have booked for us). Lots to celebrate. Thanks again for all your help, - Jan and Dale Osage Beach, MO
Have always counted on Wes to provide very valuable cruise information and recommendations. - Russell B.
- Robyn R.
Wes has always provided the highest level of service. Appreciate his personal recommendations always.
From start to finish, Wes has always done a fantastic job in helping us plan our best vacations. He takes a personal interest in making sure that all of the details are taken care of so you can relax on your vacation. His vast knowledge of travel worldwide, and from his personal experiences, really makes a difference when choosing your destination. Kevin and Joanna Murietta, California
Wes has always provided the highest level of service. Appreciate his personal recommendations always. - Russell B.
From start to finish, Wes has always done a fantastic job in helping us plan our best vacations. He takes a personal interest in making sure that all of the details are taken care of so you can relax on your vacation. His vast knowledge of travel worldwide, and from his personal experiences, really makes a difference when choosing your destination. - Joanna O.
Thank you as always. Princess was great! Carnival was fun as all cruises but Princess is better in most all areas of execution in our opinion. Thanks and talk soon on our next booking. We got home last nite. All the transfers and hotel set up by Princess went flawlessly. Russ and Judy Trabuco Canyon, California
Wes & Julie, We did receive the package. It was in the shade on our porch, and did not get ruined in our 98 degree temp. Thank you very much for the thoughtful gift! We will enjoy eating it very shortly. We had a wonderful time. We enjoyed cruising with Princess. The Discovery is a beautiful ship, and our mini-suite was fantastic. We really enjoyed the Premier package. And having the Medallion was was so convenient for many things. I think all cruise lines should have that feature. Everything was perfect including all the transfers. Thank you setting everything up for us. It made our vacation a very smooth experience. The Westin was fabulous. We had a great room with a view of the marina. Vancouver is beautiful. We'd like to go back and stay a little longer to explore it. We were able to embark on the ship around 12:30 pm. We completed everything needed to be able to use the "green lane" at the port, but the crew at the cruise port in Vancouver seemed to not have consistent information, and sent a lot of us to other lanes which made for a longer process. We figured it out and changed lanes, but it backed everything up. It seemed not so well-organized. Passengers talked (complained) about it, but once on the ship it didn't seem to phase anyone any longer. It didn't for us! We were happy to be on board. Our captain apologized that evening in his announcements to everyone for the long delay in boarding the ship which was appreciated. Thanks again for the delicious gift of assorted cheeses, sausages and crackers. And, also for your great service and expertise which made our trip so wonderful. We definitely like cruising. We'll be looking into our next destination, and be in touch with you for booking and ideas. Have a great evening, Joanna and Kevin Murietta, California
Our cruise was wonderful and the ship was amazing! So much to see and do! The food and service exceptional! We did book onboard for next year because we thought we were getting a good deal and they confirmed that you would be notified and get credit. We still will need to buy the insurance and pay for the gratuities. We hope you can work your magic like you have in the past and either get us a better room and/or if the price goes down. Enjoy the last day of the summer and thank you again for all you do! Sincerely, Elisa and Eric Brown and Family Edison, NJ
The Celebrity Solstice was a lovely ship to be on. The food really was superb and our waiters at dinner were attentive and fun to interact with. We gave them very good reviews on a link sent to my daughter after the trip (I never got the link). The flaw on board at first was with the WiFi, which 3 of us paid for, mine was the basic, the kids paid for the bigger package. It took quite a few trips to the customer relations desk to get it straightened out the first 2-3 days, tiresome and disappointing. As soon as they fixed it, we would get back to our rooms and it would fail. The good news is that it did get corrected in time. I'm not sure why the first few days were such a mess with this, but there were LONG lines at the customer desk with people having the same issue. It was important to the 4 of us to be able to connect with each other while on board to coordinate our day. Our son used the pool hot tub, and the kids enjoyed their drink packages. Al and I had a couple of cocktails each day and paid for them without a package, as was the plan, and that worked out fine for us. The various bars and entertainment/games were all fun to share with the kids. Especially we enjoyed the Trivia each the morning. The guys won a tournament in Bocce Ball at the very end of the cruise and were elated. (A new game to Al and me). Cherie and I joined in with the watercolor painting offered in their large observatory room, which was a real treat for us to connect with. The theater acts were above average, some very good. The other entertainment, singers mid-ship each night, I thought were excellent. The ports also were great to share as a family with mostly great weather. The Hubbard Glacier (which Al and I had seen in 2000) eventually turned sunny, unlike the 1st time we went. The kids really enjoyed this, too. In Juneau the Red Dog Saloon was hilarious, the older man/comedian sang and told jokes, while we 4 drank Alaskan beer - a very nice memory and we shared some big laughs. Cheryl and Al Fountain Valley, CA
Wes, Thank you so much for planning a fantastic trip for us! We absolutely loved the Azamara cruise. And having the suite was amazing!! And the hotel in Istanbul was wonderful! Then a bonus of the gift of the excursion bag…you are so thoughtful. We appreciate you!! Kevin and Carrie Jane Edmond, OK
We liked 90% of the Virgin cruise. It could be a preference in the future. We especially liked the restaurant-included program...Much better. And best onboard staff we have encountered. On the other hand, you get nickeled and dined on beverages.... ...And coming to grips with our preferences which change as we learn more. I mean who would have thought we would turn out to be Virgin fans (mostly)? Richard and Nicky Springfield, Virginia
...Also - we got a kick out of Janelle and Nick telling Dale that they weren’t going to take any more 4-night cruises, because they “just aren’t long enough.” That’s exactly how Dale and I felt after our very first cruise back in 2017. We decided then that our second cruise (which we booked with you) was going to be at least 7 nights. So - I think Nick and Janelle will be looking at their vacation schedules and considering a future cruise with their two daughters. Thanks again for your generosity, - Jan
We booked our first cruise with someone else. It was not the best experience. Then we were referred to Wes. We have had such great service on over 20 cruises. We have referred him to friends and family, many of whom now book with him as well. Always quick to respond to questions, and so knowledgeable on any travel topic. We wouldn’t use anyone else. Dale and Jan Osage Beach, MO
Terrific! Glad that you finally saw that everything was in order regarding making sure that you were listed on our booking. I guess we are “Gold” status now, and may be “Platinum” after our next cruise or two. Thanks again for all your help. We had a great time on the Hawaii cruise - so did Mary and Albines! - Jan and Dale Osage Beach, MO
Wes, I wanted to share my reflections about the MSC Seascape cruise. The good stuff first: We really liked the destinations, and we are considering a visit just to those places…San Juan, Puerto Plata. Our room attendant and dinner servers were great! Friendly, attentive and liked to chat. The not so good stuff: The majority of the crew was cold, disinterested, seemed really sad and overwhelmed. They did not respond well to questions and gave the impression all week that they wanted to be left alone. I’ve never been on a cruise where the crew was so cold. The ship was dirty. The cabins were cleaned daily but the carpet needed deep cleaning for stains. The white structures in the buffet areas were very dirty! The foods at the buffet was edible and that’s it. The disembarkment process was unnecessarily confusing. As per the written instructions we waited for 2hours in the theatre when we could have been off the ship. I am going to place the MSC cruise line on my NO CRUISE SHIP LIST. I did not receive a follow up survey from MSC so I could share my concerns. Looking forward to my next cruise…and not on a MSC ship. Thank you, Betty Elizabeth, NJ
We arrived home late last night after a wonderful cruise on the Breakaway. Everything went well with the exception of our excursion of "Lucca and Pisa on Your Own". We were contacted the day before the excursion to inform us that the 2nd largest Comicon was happening in Lucca and it would be very crowded. They offered us a few other options if we wanted to change our plans. We decided to go because we wanted to see Lucca and Pisa. Our tour guide was not the best at keeping track of the people on the tour. There was about a 10 minute walk from the bus for each tour and he walked fast through crowds. I am not sure how some of the people kept up with him. When we were ready to leave Pisa, he was checking people off on the list and told people that they could walk to the parking lot on their own if they wanted. We made the mistake of following people who did not know where they were going. So we got lost on the way back to the bus. We called the tour guide after realizing we were lost. We told him where we were and he said, "That's pretty far away- about a 15 minute walk. I might have to leave you behind." So we ended up splitting a taxi with the other 4 people back to Livorno. Not all the tour guide's fault, but we figured it out in the end. Lesson learned. Stay with the tour guide. Don't follow other people. There was a group of about 60 people who took the train to Florence on their own. They ended up getting stuck in a train station because someone committed suicide on the train tracks and another person had a heart attack on the train. They missed the ship and had to take a train to Civitavecchia the next morning. After I heard that, my troubles didn't really seem so bad. Have a good weekend! We look forward to our next cruise. We purchased $1,000 in Cruise Next certificates so we will be planning more trips. Bonnie and Chris Geneseo, Illinois
Hello Wes! Thanks for helping us to enjoy our trip of a lifetime! Trafalgar was fantastic…our tour guide was “almost” as knowledgeable as you regarding the history of the sites and he was extremely patient and detail oriented. Have a good evening! Tyrone and Jennifer Carmel Mountain Ranch, California
Dear Wes, Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift!! We really appreciated receiving it upon our return home! We all had a wonderful trip and look forward to cruising again in the future! Elisa, Eric, Sydney and Spencer Edison, New Jersey
Somehow - quite amazingly - I have lost three lbs. since the day we left for our cruise. Wes Schellenbaum - I think you should use this 'testimonial' to promote the benefits of Caribbean cruises (in addition to the beautiful scenery) ????. Seriously, though, in spite of the 'fairly decadent' meals and drinks, we walked everywhere, and that must have balanced things out. So - my new 'weight loss regime' is to take a cruise every few months and eat and drink as much as I want. Jan Osage Beach, Missouri
Thanks so much, Wes – yes, we received them and guessed they were from you! On my list of things to do was confirming that with you and thanking you. They look wonderful and we will enjoy them for years to come – thank you! We indeed had a wonderful time and would recommend Globus. We all rated the trip as a 9 on a scale of 1-10… 10 being the best. We appreciate all your planning and help – we will certainly use you again. Many thanks – Pat
Thank you again! Tell Amawaterways I’ll be back!!! Joyce Rolling Hills Estates, California
Hi Wes, Thank you for the gift! We absolutely loved our trip and would recommend that resort in a heartbeat! We would be interested in booking something again. Maybe Riviera Maya or Aruba in August. Similar package. Let us know if you see anything that looks like a good deal. Thanks again! Mueller Family Charlotte, NC
Hi Wes, Thank you, we’re sitting in Sabatinis enjoying an Italian meal from your generous covering our service charge. Enjoying Japan very much and had a port change today to Busan instead of doing Jeju in Korea again we were very excited about that. Hit the cherry blossoms exactly right in the first week and now see azaleas blooming could not be happier about that. Have a couple more days and then looking forward to Tokyo Disneyland. Thanks again, Bill and Tish Torrance, California
Wes, We arrived home last night and found the beautiful gift that you sent. Thank you so much! We had a wonderful cruise. The southern Caribbean is so beautiful. We are looking forward to our next adventure on the Epic in 3 weeks! Regards, Bonnie and Chris Geneseo, Illinois
Had an amazing time in Antarctica. It definitely was a trip of a lifetime. Thanks Tish & Bill Torrance, California
Fantastic Cruise Planners, looking to see other adventures around the world!!
Hi Wes – We were delighted to find the Hickory Farms gift box on our front porch when we returned from our cruise yesterday afternoon – what a pleasant and practical surprise! The food is delicious, and we’ve been snacking on it the last two days to tide us over until we can get to the grocery store. Not only was the cruise fantastic, but your gift also topped it off! Thanks again and have a good weekend – Pat, Cynthia, Brooks and Nathan Brentwood, TN
Wes, Thx very much for the Gift. The Trip was Amazing, both my MOTHER and My Stepfather had the Time of their life. Nick, Loretta and Michael Indio, Ca
Wes & Julie; two of the BEST TRAVEL AGENTS in the Industry; hard working, dedicated and great customer service. - Nicholas G.
Hi Wes, We wanted to reach out and thank you so much not only for an incredible honeymoon, but also for the generous gift.....We thoroughly enjoyed every hotel and excursion on our trip and thank you so much for all of your help. It would not have been possible without you. We're already looking forward to our next vacation! Thank you again, Stephanie and Scott Roselle, New Jersey
Wes, I must commend you on your patience and sincerity. I appreciate your replies. They are same as I do to those in my work place and our clients. Thorough, swift and to the point along with personal experiences for guidance. This why we are fortunate to be working with you. This reply is awesome as well. Elisa and I will call tomorrow. Please let us know what time for best for you. Hope you are enjoying the sunshine. Stay well! Eric and Elisa Edison, New Jersey
Thanks for dealing with the extended planning for our Alaska cruise! It was worth the wait and you probably never worked so hard for a single booking! Mark and Lisa Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Thank you for everything Wes. We really appreciate you. Corbin, Heather and Tru Bethany, Oklahoma
Hi Wes We arrived home safely Saturday night. Airline travel is a nightmare at this time but this trip was well worth it. We really appreciate you helping us with our canceled flight and enabling us to make our cruise. Celebrity impressed us on many levels, especially how they dealt with the airline cancellation, contacting the airlines for us to get our luggage out of Miami, getting our luggage to us & & free daily laundry. The Galapagos was everything we had hoped for & the Peru extension was wonderful. Tish & Bill Torrance, California
Wes, Thanks for helping us have another great cruise. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed Celebrity. The room credits was a great surprise and we love the charcuterie board. We have been creating our own and now we have the perfect board for it. Thanks again, Scott, Mande, Spencer and Tatum Temple, Texas
Hey Wes, I would like to thank you for everything. Honestly the best vacation we’ve had ever! All the bases were covered and we did not have to worry about a thing because everything was taken care of. I did post my trip on my social media and have received a lot of questions regarding my trip. I did tell my followers I would post the email of my travel agent hoping that’s okay with you? Thank you for the gift also Wes, really appreciate it! Hope you have a great weekend!! Thanks, Antonio Hesperia, California
Hi Wes, As our cruise is winding down, just wanted to let you know how it’s been going. We love, love the music venues here. The best of any cruise line we’ve been on. Quality is superb & the choice of classical, blues, rock or piano never disappoints. We haven’t felt the need to try their big theater as we love the Music Walk. The food has been spectacular. The special dining room for suites with its expanded menu is excellent. Have been in one special restaurant (Canalleto - very good) & will be dining in two others tonight & tomorrow. Service has been very good. We love them having a concierge service for suites. (Something Princess really lacks) With that being said the suite is subpar. For being the second largest suite it’s too small & we really need a dedicated sitting room. We’re constantly trying not to stub toes on furniture here & if one of us can’t sleep there is no place we can go in the room that won’t disturb the other. The shower is very small (about 2.5’ X 2.5’). We knew when we booked this that it didn’t have a separate sitting room but this is really like a junior suite & it has enforced our need for a real sitting room. We will definitely be choosing cruises in the future by itinerary, not cruise line, with emphasis on smaller ships. Viking has definitely spoiled us & Japan will probably be our last Princess cruise. Thanks for helping to make our anniversary cruise happen. Tish & Bill Torrance, California
You’ve been great Wes we really appreciate everything you’ve done to simplify our vacation. I would also like to thank you for your patience through this. This was my first time going through a travel agent. You did an amazing job helping me and getting this done! Thank you, Anthony Hesperia, California
Hi Wes! Thank you for the delicious cookies and tea! That was so thoughtful of you! We had a great time on our Mexican Riviera cruise. The Navigator of the Seas is a beautiful ship and we really enjoyed all that it had to offer. Our port days were fun filled with spectacular weather. It was a perfect way to end the year! Happy New Year! Lisa Irvine, California
Enjoyable cruise. Ship was empty enough that they had one of the 3 dining rooms closed and the one we were in was never crowded. Never saw the theater so empty for the shows. Made use of the premium beverage package for a couple of drinks each day, but for the price we'd never get it for ourselves. Hope you had a wonderful holiday with family. Albert and Susan Ventura, California
Wes is so knowledgeable, he responds to all our questions almost immediately, I can’t imagine cruising without his advice.
Wes is so knowledgeable, he responds to all our questions almost immediately, I can't imagine cruising without his advice. For those who aren't currently using Cruise Planners, they don't cost you money, they save you money. Stop trying to shop the internet. Dale Osage Beach, Missouri
Hi Wes- We had a fantastic cruise. Some of the services were cut back. Cabin service once a day. Dining room service was not up to par. We sat at a table for eight and several times one person didn't receive their food with the rest. I realize there was probably training going on. All in all, we really enjoyed ourselves. I personally had trouble adjusting to the Medallion concept. Kept trying to sneak up on the cabin door but always found it unlocked and ready. I wanted to leave a future deposit but had a hard time with the app. Jack & Evonne Banning, California
Wes, we got our full refund from Viking. Thank you for being proactive and requesting the refund. We never dreamed the virus would have extended through August and beyond. Hopefully the river cruises will be operating in 2021. Regards, Jane Lake Forest, California
Thanks for keeping me up to date. Princess refunded everything the end of May (trip, insurance and excursions). I didn't notice it earlier since it was refunded as a credit to my credit card. It will turn into cash rather quickly though since the work trips I've been on recently get charged to that card too. The Princess refund means I won't need to pay for those trips when the credit card bill arrives, but will get the cash when I get reimbursed for my travel from my expense reports. Otherwise that card only gets used for gas, restaurants and Costco purchase. Al and Susan Ventura, California
Hi Wes, Just to share a 51 page Baltic Cruise journal I created from our trip last June, the best family trip ever! This journal with stories and photos took months to produce, I worked on it on and off, and I got to stay on the trip all that time! Hopefully you can view it this way, below. Thanks for your hard work in preparing the trip for us. Regards, Cheryl Fountain Valley, California
Hi Wes, Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise with a Linda and Mike! I had never been to any of the ports before and they were beautiful. It’s been so long since my last cruise (with Linda of course!) that I was amazed by all the changes. Definitely can’t let it be that long again. Thank you for the dinner at the Crown Grill, it was the perfect start to one of our formal nights and the food and atmosphere was perfect! That gift along with the on board voucher were so generous and I really appreciated them. Thank you for doing all the arrangements for my fantastic trip and making it even more fun with your thoughtfulness! Teri
Hi Mr Schellenbaum, Thank you for all the help!! We absolutely loved it! A dream come true! I can’t believe I was missing out all this time. Recommend us what to do for our next cruise. What do you think we should try next? And what month is the best month to go, and what month is the better deals? Is June and July really expensive? Because that’s when my kids are on vacation. Also how is the cruise to Hawaii? Maria Carson, California
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I RECALL RECEIVING A RECAP FROM BOTH THE HUSBAND AND WIFE! Hi Wes, I know Milt emailed you yesterday but I also wanted to personally thank you for the fabulous gift you sent us! We will definitely enjoy all the goodies and the wine! I also wanted to say that we thoroughly enjoyed the cruise and were so happy with Viking...we definitely felt spoiled and pampered and loved that it was a smaller ship. We had a great time at all the ports, enjoyed all the excursions and the extra excursions we did, the food was great and the service was over the top. I would highly recommend it to anyone. I know you emailed Milt back regarding some suggestions for a future cruise. We want to sit down with some friends to see if they might be interested in joining us and then will have a better idea of what river cruise we want to do and when. Hoping to do it in September of 2021 when I retire! We will be in touch. Thanks for everything! Best regards, Terri Solana Beach, California 5 Stars for "The Trip" and 5 Stars to Wes !!!    Thank you for the GIFT, it is wonderful. Great follow up on client relationship.     The trip was great, just what we thought and needed.  The only item was our room was right above the Night Club. The cruise was fully booked so we could not be moved.... until someone left for medical issues 3 nights into the trip, and then we were Great.     Terri is retiring in 2 years (Sept. 2021) and we have been talking about a Viking River Cruise with another couple.   Maybe the 15 day trip.  Please let us know anything we need to know.     You are the Best, thank you so much.   Milt and Terri Solana Beach, California
Thanks! We received quite a send off since it was fleet week in SF. There was an air show both Sat. and Sunday that featured the Blue Angels as well as another jet precision team called the Patriots. The captain delayed leaving since there were so many small ships in the area watching the show. Enjoyed Astoria (Columbia maritime museum, the column, and Fort Clatsop), Seattle (underground tour), Vancouver (city tour), and Victoria (Buschart gardens and the Butterfly aviary). Al and Susan Ventura, California
Hi Wes, I apologize for the delayed response, it has been a busy couple of weeks getting back into the swing of things and working on wedding planning! Thank you so much for your kind words and condolences. We are very blessed to have had the opportunity to spend one last incredible week with Roger on the cruise. We weren't sure he was going to make it on the cruise as his health has been suffering, but he was determined to see the whole family together one last time. As hard as it is saying goodbye, we know he is in a better place and we are happy knowing he passed at peace and fulfilled. Please don't worry at all about the tone of your messages and no need to apologize, that was such a nice and thoughtful gift to come home to after a long day of traveling, and there was no way to predict his passing. Thank you SO much from both of us for the lovely picnic backpack, we absolutely love it!! We both have long & hectic work schedules, so we really enjoy getting out of the house on weekends for relaxing picnics but we always seem to forget something! The backpack is absolutely perfect and has everything we could need (or forget, lol)! :) we really appreciate the gift and all of your help getting our family together for the cruise. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Sincerely, Fiona Tucson, AZ - FIONA C.
Hi Wes, We had the most beautiful trip to the Hawaiian Islands. It was awesome! I also want to thank you for the awesome back packpack you got us. It was really nice of you. I recommend my sister-in-law to you. Her name is Norma Rodriguez. We will definitely be contacting you for the same cruise soon. Once again, thank you so much! Erica and Ariel South Gate, California
Thank you for the great gift. Do you treat all your customers this way?? I wish you were here so we could share it with you, we have already gotten into the wine, of course. We really enjoyed the cruise and would do it again, next time the Danube I think, just Rich and I. I tell everyone I talk to about the cruise that we know a great travel agent, that is you Wes, and we will send them your way if anyone decides to do it. Hopefully one day we will come visit, I am trying to talk Rich into letting me retire before 65, I keep working on him. Talk to you soon. Sara Crowley, Texas
Hi, Wes, What a delightful surprise arrived today at our door. Thank you so much for your generosity and also for all the help you gave Charmon and me as we readied ourselves for this exciting adventure—not to mention the wonderful deal on Viking + free air. You have really been great, so knowledgeable and responsive. This has not been our experience with other travel agents. I’m hoping my husband and I will find an opportunity to use your travel services in the not too distant future. Sincerely, Carol San Jose, California
Get this, I may have broken my arm or elbow, damaged the anterior connection on the knee, maybe broke some bones in foot and damaged tendons in ankle. How I continued to walk and function is a complete mystery. Xrays will be in tomorrow for confirmation of level of damage. Still best cruise ever. Rich Crowley, Texas
Words are not enough to express my gratitude in your providing such a wonderful trip to Scotland! The tours were great although the Scottish accent took a bit of getting used to. I didn't realize how in-depth the tours would be! Fantastic! Scottish history is long & complicated. The transport was comfortable enough that I could take a 15-min power nap & no one seemed to mind. May I suggest that when visiting Stirling castle -- take a stroll through the graveyard (I love old cemeteries) as well as the Kirk next to it where John Knox preached at coronation of James VI. Our stay at the Sherbrooke Castle in Glasgow was magnificent!!! btw, it's usual rate posted at the desk is 150+ pounds per night so we got a deal. The train stop is at the bottom of the property across a bridge. Very nice neighborhood -- no concern about our safety. Although we didn't actually stay in the castle portion, our place was better than I had hoped! It was under the driveway/patio & very quiet; in fact, the desk warned us about 2 nights of parties (wedding & prom) & suggested our room. This room looked out onto a lush lawn & gardens. Ed took pictures and, as a plumbing salesman, was quite impressed with the bathroom -- top notch. The stay also included a hot breakfast to order every morning; Ed loved the eggs benedict. Their dinners were also lovely -- peaceful & delicious. The staff very friendly. Our room was a bit stuffy (no a/c & windows sealed) so we asked for a fan -- they provided one within a few minutes. It was the perfect place to stay -- tours/people/noise all day, quiet rest for the night & ready to go the next morning. Also, many people said we wouldn't like Glasgow -- that Edinburgh is much better. To be honest, I liked Glasgow better -- Edinburgh seemed a bit too "Williamsburg" to me (set-up city), not real, & tourists everywhere. Glasgow people were wonderful, patient & helpful. The train station reminded me of Grand Central. The Music tour in Glasgow was fun. We didn't know what to expect -- esp meeting at the Royal Hall. But the tour guide (pro musician & tattoos) was phenomenal. He knew his music history. Also, it was cute to see this "head-banger" musician getting hugs from people we encountered; it felt like he was showing us his neighborhood. Most people probably wouldn't like the music tour unless they are into rock. There was an attorney who worked a few blocks away from tour who was with his wife, celebrating 60th b-day; it was fun watching him re-live his younger years as we toured the different venues/bars where bands had played. So I would only recommend this Music tour for those who are avid fans of the alt rock movement (like Oasis, Coldplay, Echo & the Bunnymen, etc). We had a blast even in the pouring rain. Hope this helps you in planning trips for others. Thank you for the packing cubes -- good idea. btw, daughter Sarah is transferring her sophomore year into Chapman-Dodge College this fall (Orange, CA) so we may need ideas for future visits there. Sincerely, Anne Marie & Ed Berlin, CT
We took our first river cruise on Avalon through the heart of France. Exceptional service and the most enjoyable organized tour we have ever been on. I would highly recommend Avalon to any friends. - Steven F.
Hi Wes, Thank you for the cubes .. I had such a amazing time in Scotland. All the tour's you recommend three were great. So much history. Our tour guides all were extremely knowledgeable. I probably took 800 pictures it is so beautiful there. Thank you again. I'm sure you will be hearing from us again soon.. Ed and Anne Marie Berlin, CT
Hi Wes we are very excited about our trip, leaving early tomorrow morning and want to thank you very much for all of your hard work these past months. it’s been comforting to know if you are out there to call on at any given moment and you always come through. thanks again from all of us Cheryl and Al El Toro, California
Thank you for your thoughtful card and gift! We had a great time on the cruise! Everything was first class. I’ll recommend you to my friends. Bettina Westchester, California
Hi Wes, We are back and we had a great time with many dancing performances. The room, food, and staff were excellent. I made a deposit form for a future cruise and put it in the drop box at the cruise office aboard ship. Could you verify they received it. Thanks, Brion and Rita Hemet, California
Hi Wes, We got home yesterday after three weeks vacation. The cruise was totally awesome. We had some rough seas between the Azores and Bruges. There were a lot of people struggling with the roughness on Monday 4/22, but we were fine. Good food and good wine. We participated in “the battle of the sexes” all cruise long on each sea day. It was really fun and in the end (last day), the men won. Each team received extra points for participating in the theme for the day. Ie: I was George Clooney one day, opposite sex another day, and storage things from the Garden of Eden on the last day (low hanging fruit). Thought you could use a laugh - the ship did. Mike and Linda Redmond, Washington
Hi Wes, We’re actually on our flight returning from nyc. Our Insight vacation was terrific! The tour director was also terrific. There were a few minor recommendations for improvements that I made; but, I would definitely recommend Insight. The motorcoach was “business class.” Southern Spain was awesome and the weather was perfect. Thanks for your help. Greg & Jacky Mission Viejo, California
THANK YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN for the Turkish Delights Candy. The candy is perfect to the taste, and was a welcome treat upon arriving home Monday. What a wonderful gift to receive the "Money Plant", that arrived in perfect condition Wednesday.. It is truly a beautiful plant and very much appreciated! Cruise was perfect. Smooth seas, smooth plane flight to and from Florida. So grateful that dinner on the cruise was at 5:45 p.m. You are OUTSTANDING and always make arrangements for our cruises to perfection! Norm and Rose Burke, Virginia
Wes, The Money Tree just arrived in perfect condition! The Turkish delights also arrived on the day we we returned and we have been enjoying them. Celebrity did a great job in helping us celebrate our anniversary. We had wonderful weather and calm blue Caribbean waters. You could not have planned it any better! Thank you again. We look forward to working with you on our next adventure. Cal and Nancy Oak Hill, Virginia
Hi Wes, wanted to say thanks for the nice gift you sent me, that was very nice. I had a great trip on the Amazon, can't say enough good things about it. My next bucket list trip is Antarctica maybe next Jan/Feb. Talk to ya soon. Noel Santee, California
Good Morning Wes, We really enjoyed the cruise. The service, food, and weather were great. (by comparison, Dale spent the morning shoveling snow, and using his snow blower to clear the 15" of snow that was in our driveway. We're supposed to get more snow this week (not really what we need at this point...) Thanks again for the very thoughtful gift, Wes - you're a sweetheart (as well as a great travel agent) Jan Jacksonville, Illinois
Wes, ...We really enjoyed the cruise and specifically the ship. The bigger ship makes a difference in my book, and we would not go smaller in the future unless it was very small and took us places only a small ship could go. Looking forward to our next one. Curious to see pricing for an Alaska 2 bedroom Heaven vs 2 mini suites on the same cruise same dates. Maybe mid summer. ADAM G
Hi Wes, Just wanted to send a quick note saying thank you so much for all the effort you put in to helping the boys and I have a great cruise! The boys said this was the best vacation they had ever had... considering they just spent three weeks in Maui, that's quite a compliment :) Not sure when I'll be able to swing another one, but I'll definitely be in contact with you when I'm able to do another cruise. Kind Regards, Amy Parker, Colorado
Wes, thank you so much for the gifts. First came the water bottles in all the rooms. That was a gift that was much appreciated by all. We also used the the photo gift toward a photo package. Then to arrive home late last night to find a stack of boxes filled with lovely gifts for the whole family. I will give those to the groups you wished to have them. This cruise was so incredible having all the children together for 11 cruise days and 3 days after in San Francisco. It was difficult at times for Bill, but the kids were there with a wheelchair to zip him around. You have helped make memories of a lifetime. I will send a couple of pictures in a few days. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness. Sharon Arlington, Texas
We had a great time and made some new friends along the way. We learned a lot to use when we select our next trip in a couple years. Thanks for all your help and we recommend Globus and economy plus seating on the plane. Scott and Amanda
Wes, The trip was fantastic. China really surprised me. There has been a great deal of growth in the last 30 years. Gate 1 was great again. Our guide was really good. Thank you for the tea service you sent. It will go good with my new tea collection. Steve accused me of wanting to buy all the tea in China. I’ll let you know when we make any decisions about our next trip. JoAnn Camano Island, Washington
Hey Wes Thank you for the chocolates and all your help with planning our cruise. Alaska was truly amazing! Time to get back to reality and normal eating! Regards, Roger and Judy Tracy, California
Thank you for your patience for scheduling the cruise on the last minute (payment due the next day!). You are truly an outstanding Cruise Planner! Rose
.....we had a wonderful time. The Viking ship was amazing and they have everything so organized - our tour director was awesome - it's hard to imagine they can all be as good as she was. -Jackie
Hi Wes, I think my family has finally recovered from the travel jet lag. The Danube River cruise was wonderful. Thank you for the nice picnic pack you sent us after return from our trip. It was very nice of you! Your guidance and help planning these trips is very much appreciated. With gratitude, Myung Moo Manhattan Beach, California
Wes worked with us, and answered a ton of questions that helped us plan a great cruise. We had only taken one other cruise, and there were still a lot of areas we had questions about. He was more than willing to help us think through a number of things we needed to know about. He also helped us get a very good deal on our cruise. Our itinerary to Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten ended up being phenomenal, and we enjoyed both the port excursions and the days at sea. Thanks for helping us plan a cruise that we thoroughly enjoyed. - Janet B.
Somehow - quite amazingly - I have lost three lbs. since the day we left for our cruise. Wes Schellenbaum - I think you should use this 'testimonial' to promote the benefits of Caribbean cruises (in addition to the beautiful scenery) 😊. Seriously, though, in spite of the 'fairly decadent' meals and drinks, we walked everywhere, and that must have balanced things out. So - my new 'weight loss regime' is to take a cruise every few months and eat and drink as much as I want. Jan Jacksonville, Illinois
Hi Wes and Julie We have enjoyed greatly the river cruise and came back home without hassle. Thank you very much for planning our trip, for the birthday card, and for the nice gift you have sent to us. We appreciate for your perfect trip planning as always. Mee-Hoy and Tong Nyong Lee Seal Beach, California
Hi Wes: We head to the Miami airport this morning in a couple of hours. It's been a great trip, and we really enjoyed the accommodations, the food and drinks. We did shore excursions in Puerto Rico (a rum, cocktails, and salsa dance tour - really fun!); in St. Thomas (a Sapphire Beach and snorkeling trip); and St. Maarten (a great bus, shopping, and boat tour). We leaned a little bit about each place, and Dale fell in love with St. Maarten. We met lots of really nice people on the ship, made some new friends, and had fun with the Trivia Events. Not really looking forward to going home, but are definitely looking forward to planning another cruise with you. Thanks for all your help and advice getting this first cruise through your company arranged! - Jan and Dale Illinois and Colorado
Wes, Just wanted to say “Thank You’’ for all your efforts with setting up the Spain and Portugal trip for JoAnn and I. We had a great time, saw so much, and the tour itself ran like clockwork. JoAnn kept saying how amazed she was that Gate 1 was able to fit so many things into the tour. We had a fabulous tour director, and most of the local tour guides were excellent. We were really happy with both the quality and quantity of the activities. FYI, in our group of 25, only two couples had NOT been on a previous Gate 1 Tour. Thanks again for setting this up, for answering all the questions, and keeping on top of all the updates for our trip! Best regards, Susie Colorado Springs,Colorado
Wes Thank you so much for the gift. We will use it a lot this summer. We had a wonderful time on our cruise. Harmony of the Seas was beautiful and had so much to do. Rooms, food, ship was all wonderful. My parents had a really good time also. Thank you. Lori, Mark, Brittany and Mark Chesapeake, VA
Hi Wes, Thanks so much…awesome!!! I had great time in Barbados! Planning my next vacay already. I will be in touch Grateful, Betty Mount Vernon, NY
Hi Wes, We really enjoyed the European cruise and the Majestic Princess. Thanks again for all your help getting it set up. Thanks for getting us the deal on the cruise and airfare. Also, thanks so much for the wine carrier and the book. Linda is all excited about reading the book. We are considering a Baltic cruise next year if it all works out. Talk to you later. Thanks, Mike Redmond, Washington
Thank you Wes! I appreciate all the assistance you have provided in the past 9 months! I know it will be a wonderful travel experience. Susie Colorado Springs, CO
First thank you for the yummy fruit. It was perfect. Also thank you for booking the cruises for us. John did really well on this one so I am optimistic about more cruises.....It was kind of fun being on a different ship. The Miracle was gorgeous and everything worked. Weren't overtly impressed with the food or entertainment..but knew going in that it was Carnival. Thanks again for all your help. Betty and John Westminster, California
Wes, Just wanted to let you know the cruise was great and our genie Sebastian was amazing. Thanks again for all of your help in the booking etc! Kara, Dustin and Dylan Dana Point, California
The Majestic Princess was so awesome. Beautiful ship. The shows were fantastic and used the most technology you could imagine. The staff members were out of this world. Absolutely enjoyed it. Thanks again for all you do😀 Mike and Linda, Redmond, Washington
Thank you for the neat gift. I was such a pest I should have bought you a gift. Wanted you to know the kids both big and small loved the cruise. The girls are ready to go any time. It was neat to be a part of their first cruise..all four of them. Thanks for your help in making it possible. Betty Westminster, CA
Great customer service & recommends cruises based on experience. Thanks Wes. Dan and Joni Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
We have used Wes at CruisePlanners on 3 occasions. Wes has always been a great help in planning a fantastic vacation. Even gave us a refund when the cruise price had fallen! But the biggest surprise was when we returned home and he sent me and my wife Pam a welcome home gift that was not a cheapy! He also sent our group of 8 people custom t-shirts for our "Empty Nester's 2016 Cruise" We will certainly not hesitate to book our next vacation through Wes. Thank you for the great service! Jeff and Pam South Plainfield, NJ
Thank you Wes for basket. How cool! You're so thoughtful. Cruise was great -- noticeably better food quality from last year NCL. Or maybe each ship is different. And entertainment was top-notch! Thanks again! AM & Ed Berlin, Connecticut
Hello Wes! We had a great time and relied on your input to make the whole trip a complete success! Short Trips was an excellent recommendation for excursions. Mark & Lisa Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Dear Wes, Just had to tell you what a wonderful cruise we had! A vacation of a lifetime!! Thanks so much for helping us with the excursions and bookings. Already talking about 2018! The Stobbe's, Purnell's, McDonald's, and Dorn's
Hi Wes, Nancy and I want to say thank you for arranging a fabulous British Isles trip for us. We especially enjoyed the city of London, the Beatles Museum in Liverpool, and lovely Paris. We had an enjoyable flight on Virgin Atlantic and the ground transportation was flawless. Thank you also for the picnic basket. We have already put it to good use. Again, thank you for all your expertise as we decided on our itinerary and all your help throughout our journey. Regards, Cal Oak Hill, Virginia
It was a beautiful day, but windy. We got in our dry suits and headed out. It was a wild ride. We bounced and had salt water spray us. I could feel the water seep down my clothes. After about 20 minutes, we found smooth water. It was a pleasant ride to find the Orcas. We found several Orcas and observed them. Our guide was very informative and a skilled driver. On our way back to shore, our driver was able to follow a boat in, thus giving us a smoother ride. We got back safely and thrilled with our wet and wild adventure. Delicious hot chocolate was waiting for us. Bring a change of clothes. We were very wet. Randy and Cindie Lake Forest, California (Shore Trips Excusion on 14-night Holland America Alaska cruise)
Hi Wes, Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift. Devon and I are huge fondue fans! We had such a wonderful trip. Thank you for everything you did to help make it such a special time for us. Dianne Westminster, California
Dear Wes, Very kind of you to send us a thank you gift! We didn't have a real picnic basket and will enjoy that for many years to come. I also appreciate the Harry Chapin CD. I have told a number of people about your advice and reference to that song ("Cat's In A Cradle") so it definitely worked in my case. We had a lovely trip and enjoyed the cruise very much. The highlights were the excursions of course and seeing Hubbard Glacier up close. We enjoyed great family time and of course no regrets about taking time off! Here is a photo above Juneau - what a gorgeous state Alaska is! Thank you for all your assistance with our trip! Your patience and good advice were greatly appreciated. Best, Lynne Manhattan Beach, California
Wes, thank you for all your help to make our cruise fantastic. Thank you again. Gil Carson, California
Hi Wes, The cruise was amazing! Your gifts were much appreciated and we will enjoy them. Thank you for your service and attentiveness and we look forward to working with you in the future. All the best, Brenda and Harold
Hi Wes, We really enjoyed our Aug. 8-13 cruise to Nassau,Half-moon Cay and Turks this year. Everything worked out well for our reunion as we were looking more for relaxation.I was especially impressed at how quickly we disembarked on Carnival. Thanks, Gretchen
Hi Wes Thanks for the gift. The rooms were great as was the cruise. The seas were choppy so a few excursions were cancelled. Everything on Castaway Cay was cancelled. Our flights home were cancelled due to the heavy rain, but after waiting about 12 hours we were given 1st class seats to Phoenix & on to LAX. Thanks Gordon & Esther Palos Verdes Estates, California
Dear Wes, Phil and I say a great big "thank you" for the well planned cruise trip to Alaska!! We had an awesome time and all of the ports of call were amazing. Thanks for all of the special gifts, dinner and celebration acknowledgements that made the cruise even better. I will post some pics later this week. We can't wait til the next cruise together!!! Blessings, Betty
Hi Wes & Julie, We love the Allure and want to go on it again soon, maybe in Europe. Somehow we got chosen as one of the four couples at the Captains table on Thurs...he also personally gave the same group a personal tour of the bridge on Saturday. Captain Tore Grimstad couldn't have been more gracious, he seems very well liked by everyone we talked too and the crew loves him. We also did a galley tour which was very impressive. Joy was very apprehensive about being on a ship and out of sight of land. Not any more. lol We'll be in touch as soon. Take care, -Nick
Hi Wes, We love this ship. If it was up to Joy we'd sell our houses and cruise the rest of our life. Lol. Nick and Joy Ft. Meyers, Florida
Hello Wes, Thank you for helping us with the Disney Cruise, we had a great time! Thanks, Gaby (and Jose)
Wes, We had a great Panama Canal cruise and everyone enjoyed it. Charlene & Bill
Wes, Just want to let you know that we had a great time on our recent cruise trip to the Mediterranean. The rooms you chose were perfect and quiet. Thank you for making our first cruise experience so enjoyable. Also thank you for the wine and gifts- definitely very nice touch and thoughtful gesture! We will remember you when we plan our next trip. Thanks, katie
We're having a great time here. THANK YOU!!!! You even arranged for us to see the mountain! ;-). Anne Marie & Ed & Sarah
We enjoyed our cruise. Rich and I found it relaxing and we got lots of reading done. I think the kids enjoyed it the most, they would disappear for hours exploring the ship. We did excursions at each stop. The kids did zip-lining in Honduras, and as a family we took an ATV tour; in Belize we hiked and tubed the caves, and I overcame my fear of snorkeling in Cozumel. It was fabulous. Remember my concern about being on Level 2? Well I must say it was the perfect location and I will request it next time. It was a great location for excursions because we could just walk down a couple flight of stairs and we were at the departure area, then returning we could walk right up to our room, no waiting in lines for the elevator, it was great. Also for departure our floor was the first group to leave for self-service. From the time we left our room we were in our car in less than an hour. We had to be back for a meeting Sunday afternoon and it worked out perfectly!! I also want to thank you for the suggestion of getting the girls their own room. It was definitely the way to go. It worked out perfectly. Maybe next trip I will let them have a balcony room next door to us. I am no longer so concerned about them sitting on the railing and falling overboard. They are good girls. Kristen is going to be 18 in September, Danah will be 16 in April, though they will always be my little girls. We will definitely cruise again and will contact you when we are ready. If you are ever in the area we would love to see you. Sara and Rich Crowley, Texas
Hi Wes, We had a fantastic time! The history was amazing and we saw many incredible things. Post-cruise we spent a couple of days in Rome in a two bedroom apartment just a couple of blocks from the Coliseum. We got gelato, bakery items and there were restaurants all around us. We got a taste of how Italians live! Definitely a trip that my family will never forget! Thank you for the gift you sent! I can never have enough of pens and post-it notes. The Shutterfly gift card is exactly what I needed. I already had plans to make a photo book. Take care and I'll keep your info handy! Lisa Irvine, Californiia
Hi Wes, We want to thank you for your gifts to each of us. After each trip Cindie always makes a shutter-fly book for us using the pics. Bill and I appreciate your taking care of us on the Viking River cruise. Bill has desired to travel thru the Eastern Europe area for about 10 years. We also completed the journey without any apparent health issues. Our extra week in Romania was fantastic. Cindie found the perfect guide on trip advisor. Romania was like being in the Swiss Alps only 4 times cheaper. Jane and Bill Lake Forest, California
Wes, We want to thank you for the gifts. The trip was great and the rooms were in a perfect location. Even though it was early in the season we only had about two days where we bundled up to do our sightseeing. The sun came out for the remainder of the trip and they told us they only have so many days of sunshine. Apparently we are living right as we enjoyed the warmer.temps. Pleasure doing business with you. Bill & Charlene Wichita, Kansas
Hi Wes, Thanks so much for everything!!! The cruise was awesome We really appreciate all your help and can't wait to take another one! Melissa & Chris San Diego, California
Hi Wes, You were right -- the ship was full. I guess we always pick the popular cruises that have lots of elite passengers and not much room for an upgrade. We had a great cruise with warm weather and calm seas. In Santa Barbara the dolphins were right next to our ship, jumping out of the water for great entertainment. Many Thanks, Joanne California
Just wanted to tell you thank you for the gift. I keep telling you that there's no need to send us a thank you. Having said that..I really like this one. As you know I love your pens..but that box was so cute and I go through post it notes as fast as I go through money..so it was a great gift. The cruise was great. More kids than usual..over 400 but they were well behaved and added some fun to the cruse. Great weather too..great room. So once again thanks for everything. Betty and John Westminster, California
Had a great time on our cruise from New York and NCL really spoiled us with the Platinum status. We enjoyed the ports of call, the special cocktail parties, and the special restaurants. We managed it so we had an included bottle of wine every night for dinner. And don't forget the priority boarding and disembarking. It was a lot of fun and we are looking forward to our next cruise. We would also like to thank you so much for the beautiful silver frames. Ours will be put to good use and Dagny and Claude appreciate theirs as well. Thanks again for all your help! (Hope all is well with you and your family) Doris and Ed White Plains, New York
Hello Wes, We had a great time - thank you for booking us. We will do it again and we will call you! ---Milt and Terri Solana Beach, California
A belated “Thank you” for the package that greeted me on the day I returned home from the NCL Interisland Cruise. My siblings felt NCL was a mediocre cruise line, but since this was my 1st cruise, I had a great time. I would recommend this to friends if all wanted to R&R and just enjoy the many activities (and food choices) on board. Since I live in Hawaii, the outer island tours were ok. Again, Mahalo for “booking” me! Maddie Honolulu, Hawaii
Hi Wes I've been meaning to thank you for all you did to get Candace and me on that Baltic cruise at the last minute. We had such a wonderful time. Enjoyed Cunard and the special treats and bubbly you sent us the first night. We arrived in London with less than 2 hours before departure. Although the Cunard host was not very helpful in getting us get to the ship, the Celebrity host was able to get us to the port and even called Cunard to let them know that we were coming. Also charged us half the price for the private van. (We joined a couple who were also on our flight but going on Celebrity). Lucky for us the Celebrity ship was right in front of ours. Whew. It was so close - we were the last ones on board. Pulled the ramps away as soon as we got on. Remind me to always go a day ahead. As soon as the funds get replenished, we plan to cruise again. Thanks again! Happy Thanksgiving. Joni - Joni M.
Our cruise was terrific with calm seas, really nice weather and lots of fun things to do. Betty and John added to our fun time. We put a deposit on our next cruise so you should get a notice about that from Princess. Thanks much, Jack and Joanne Banning, CA
Dear Wes Thanks for the gift photo album!! Lovely! We had a great time on the Atlantic Seaboard cruise!! I think Theodora is hooked!! Until the next cruise Betty Mt. Vernon, New York "Faithful is God that calls you,God will do it"
Good Morning Wes, I want to thank you so much for all you did for our cruise. We didn't know what to expect of the Cunard line. It was absolutely fantastic. I would highly recommend it. This may have been our very best cruise. Having never been to London I did not know what to expect. I now know what you meant about getting out of town into the country side. We were blessed with great weather and everything went perfect. Thank you for the thoughtful gift. With great appreciation, Tom & Moyra Laguna Hills
I like the music! The cruise was great too! Helen Murrieta
Hi. Thanks for the pens. I really do like those pens..they work very well with my arthritic hands. Our trip was great..the weather was perfect. I was afraid it would be wet and cold..but it was wonderful. Good cruise! Betty and John Westminster - Betty O.
Wes, The Grosvenor Hotel in London is great. Awesome location and service is top notch. It's a JW Marriott property and I would highly recommend to any of your clients. Thanks, and we're off to Dover to board the ship. Thanks again. Russ - Russell B.
Hi Wes, My husband and I want to say thank you so much for all of your assistance and recommendations that caused a fabulous vacation! We enjoyed everything about our cruise and the arrangements and had a great time. We are also very appreciative of the lovely photo album received upon our return. We look forward to working with you on our next journey- perhaps the Canada New England destination. We will let you know when we are ready to begin. Many Many Thanks The Roberts' Brenda and Harold
Wes, this was our best cruise. All 8 of our group thoroughly enjoyed every day. Thanks, Jane Lake Forest, CA
Howdy Wes! We're back, fully rested & happy!!!! Thank you for the excellent location on the ship --- but even more so our expectation of the room was not even close! It was perfect and wonderful! Whatever size room this was -- please note for our next cruise (probably not 2014... but then again... never say never). And we definitely need 9 nights or more.... if only seven, I would not be totally relaxed as it took me a few days to unwind (it's been a difficult 6-months betw Storm Sandy & a sudden death in congregation). I also took advantage of the spa due to insistence by hubby. Also, we met wonderful couple who were our nightly dinner companions. YEAH!!! See how happy you made me?! THANK YOU!!!! Gratefully, Anne Marie
Hi Wes, We had a great time on the cruise. Bree and Bradley were out until 1 am every night with the other teens. Brett and Hayden got to gamble a little for the first time since the age is only 18 on the ship. We did a lot of excursions and we actually wore the big boys out at the end. They loved the Flow rider and the ice skating too. Great trip but I am glad to be home. Now on to the next adventure! Toren and John Elizabeth, Colorado
Hi Wes Sorry I haven't been in contact sooner We had a great time on the cruise and will definitely go again I didn't even mind that Curacao and Aruba were closed (Xmas and Boxing Day) but may choose more interesting ports of call the next time I couldn't believe how well organized it all was - very impressive Thanks for the Greeting and Gift Card - I hope you had a wonderful Xmas and New Year and the snow was powdery It was wonderful working with you - you are a font of information and we enjoyed the cruise more because of your insights and good advice All the best for 2013 - I'll be in touch Nicky and Richard Abu Dhabi
Hi Wes, We had a great time on the Alaska cruise. It was just the right mix of enough sightseeing, relaxation, and good food and good company. We met up with Gina, Laszlo and little Emma several times a day during the trip and we had a great time hanging out with them. This was the first real cruise for Vishnu and me and we liked it, so we will definitely want to go on other cruises in the future, maybe with our kids too when they are a bit older. Thank you again for sending us the gift. We will definitely think of you when we are ready for our next trip. -Khanh and Vishnu
Dear Wes, My husband & I wish to thank you for providing such a wonerful trip for us. The past 4 years have been difficult for us with surgeries & stress from a 90-year old mother, sw we definitely needed a rest! The ship accommodations were great! Sharon & David White Plains, NY
Wes, Thanks for setting up our trip --- A Big milestone with great memories of our Cruisin@50. Thanks for our Wonderful party. You surprised us ALL! Lynda of Redondo Beach
Wes did an amazing job assisting us with our first cruise. We went to the Baltic Sea on Royal Caribbean. We were new to this type of travel and he was great help in getting us the best room, setting us up with useful information about tours in our destinations and making the whole experience easy and enjoyable. Thanks so much Wes! ---Lynne, Manhattan Beach, CA
Wes Returned from our China trip. Had a wonderful time. All went extremely well. 5* hotels, good food, excellent bus drivers and the very best Tour Escort we have ever had. Our group of 32 all got along very well which is rare. We exchanged email addresses and hope to keep in contact. Never have had this happen before. Thank you for all your help. Jerry and Marlene
Hi Wes, Al and I returned late last night from our FABULOUS cruise, many thanks to you. We enjoyed the wine you had delivered to our stateroom and want to thank you for your thoughtfulness in sending that very attractive photo album, it was at our front door step when we returned. The ship was lovely, the land tours fabulous and tour guides top notch! We met some New Zealander couples on the ship and had dinner with them each night, very enjoyable. Now to get back to “normal” and go through our 1000’s of photos! As you can imagine, our heads are swimming with good memories, wanting to share them soon with our friends and family. Thanks so much, Wes, for your assistance in this once in a life time trip! You’re the best! Cheryl and Al Fountain Valley, California
We are so excited. Everything looks great and we can’t thank you enough for helping us plan this long overdue vacation. That’s great that the price is a little less. That was a nice surprise. You are amazing and we appreciate all your expert travel advice. The hardest part now will be waiting for Saturday, 9/15 to get here so we can jump on that plane and go! I hope I didn’t drive you crazy with all my questions that you so superbly had the answers to, not to mention all your patience. I was even driving Kevin crazy. He’s glad we are ready to give you our deposit so that he can sit back and start dreaming about our vacation. ---Joanna from Murietta, California
Wes, Jack and I really enjoyed our cruise. We really love Princess. We "escape completely" as there is never a dull moment with nothing to do. We look forward to our next cruise. Joanne Banning, California - Joanne B.
Thank you Wes. And thank you for the goodies you left Debbie, the kids and I by our door. That was very thoughtful. We had an exceptional time again on the Disney Cruise. Very happy with our room upgrade. Even had the same concierge as last time which was great. We are looking forward to the next one. Adam G Manhattan Beach, California - Adam G.
Wes, Just a quick email to tell you that Randy and I had a wonderful trip on the Inspiration. We couldn't have asked for better service, food, care or company. We were seated with a lovely Mexican family with a daughter in Rancho Bernardo, so we are planning to see them again. We are sold on cruising as the best way to 'get away from it all' for a vacation. I am practicing my towel animals so I don't become to nostalgic for the experience before we can afford to go again. Thank you for the music CD. Thanks, too, for making sure we had a great first cruise experience. We look forward to doing business with you again. Connie and Randy Rancho Penasquitos, California
I love your new web site! It is, by far, the best such site I've ever experienced! Even though your personal service is always impeccable, some of us do like to explore a little on our own, before contacting you for our final booking. Great job! Darlene San Diego
Hi Wes, We got back around midnight yesterday with big smiles on our faces, we had a wonderful holiday trip. We enjoyed NCL, they treated us very well...but everything considered, we both slightly favor RC for our next cruise. :) Thank you again for all your help and for picking us up, I hope it won't be another ten years before I get to visit with you in person again. :) -Nick St. Mary's, Ohio
Hi Wes, Thanks for another great cruise experience. We didn't have much time on Bermuda because of the weather, but overall, it was a great trip, followed by a wonderful family reunion. Bermuda is beautiful - will try to fly back sometime and spend more time there. And, Baltimore's cruise terminal was very impressive!! They moved us through our embarkment and disembarkment very quickly! :) I was surprised!! Appreciate all of your help pulling it together. Have a great week! Jennifer Carmel Mountain Ranch, California
Hi Wes, I wanted you to know that all 18 of our party loved HA. I don't believe that there was any complaints during the 11 day cruise, in fact not even one minute of dissatisfaction. The pluses over Princess and RC were the food was better. Alternative dining worked out perfectly. We had a table of 8 and 10 abutting. The dining and room stewards were fantastic. If you have followed Cindie or Laurie on face book you will see hundreds of cruise pics. Thanks for your help, Jane Lake Forest, California
Wes, Your kindness shown to me has been greatly appreciated. What a delight to find the wonderful "presents" on board. Everything was truly enjoyed by me and my roommate. If I ever I decide to cruise again I will contact you . (even though you are so far away) Thanks again for your kindness, Julia Yeardon, Pennsylvania
Hi Wes: Just wanted to say we had a wonderful time on the Oasis, us girls, and thank you for setting it up. My mom said you dropped off cute frames to fill with our many photos we took! Even though its my third time on the Allure/Oasis, it didnt disappoint! May even try to convince Dusty to go on the Allure one more time next year! When do you think the new class of ships will be ready for them? I guess our stateroom attendant said they are building a class between the Freedom and Oasis, cant wait! Kara Hermosa Beach, California
Dear Wes, I am writing to thank you so much for all you did to put together this cruise for the NAPC. I so appreciate your attention to detail! Your help with my roommate Margaret's emergency cancellation made a stressful situation go smoother, too. (Her husband is improving, but he's still in the hospital). Thank you for the onboard touches too - the wine, chocolate and sparkling cider were delightful! I am happy to provide a recommendation for others, should you need it. Thanks again - it has truly been a pleasure working with you. Joyfully, Kellie
Thank you, Wes, for the goodies awaiting us when we got onboard. We were like little kids, happy with the treats. I enjoyed the cruise and all the effort made to serve us. The weather cooperated and it only rained at night! It was a good first-time experience. Janet Akron, Ohio
Wes: I want to thank you so much for the kind, generous, and thoughtful way that you helped us through the cruise from beginning to end. As a "cruise virgin" ( so I heard :) ), I much appreciated the helpful suggestions and the satchel and the goodies and the wine at our table. I felt so pampered, as we all did! I hope this is the beginning of a new tradition for NAPC and your business! Peace and happiness and blessings to you, Lynda Ossining, New York
Wes, Wow! Everyone who went on the cruise had a wonderful time! We had not expected the plethora of gifts that we would find in our cabins upon arrival, or shortly thereafter. I think every bottle of wine made its way to our dinner tables, and we shared freely with one another. Mom and I enjoyed the chocolate treats in our room over a couple of afternoons, and the sparkling cider on a couple of evenings. I've been elected conference coordinator for our 2015 triennial conference, and we're already thinking we will probably - underscore probably - want to do another cruise. The feedback has just been amazing, ranging from the relatively low cost to the spiritual uplift to the refreshing, relaxing time on board and at ports of call. I realize it's a little early to plan for 3 years from now, but would love any suggestions you have. The time of year seemed to work very well for clergy - it's after the busy Christmas season, and before Lent and Easter get going. Also, I think the length of the cruise was about right, with just enough time to get away and relax and enjoy the experience, but not so long that people felt they were really going to miss something important in their workplaces. My sense is that we'll have more people three years from now, especially since we've got that long to plan (and, for many, to save). Those of us who went are really talking it up on Facebook, which will also encourage others to catch the enthusiasm and want to go another time. Also, Mom and I had such a good time, and are thinking it might be a good way to have a family reunion, also perhaps in 2015. We normally have one every other year, and the next one is already scheduled for 2013 in Asheville, NC, where a brother lives. We probably won't do much planning until after 2013, but if you've got information to share with my family when we gather in Asheville, that would also help. There are: Mom, 7 living siblings, 7 spouses of siblings, 1 surviving spouse, plus a total of 20 grandchildren & their spouses, and a couple more great-grandchildren. Oh, and a couple of step-grands in there, as well.That would probably be about 15 or 16 rooms altogether, if we all go.(And for a cruise, I would bet every single one will be there!) Our reunions are usually the week after the 4th of July, so I'm not sure how weather issues might affect cruise dates. One brother and his wife have mobility issues, and use wheelchairs. They'll need a fully accessible room. Oh, and the brother in Asheville is career Air Force, retired, so I'm sure he'll want a military discount. He and his wife and kids have gone on several cruises, mostly with Disney (hush; slap my mouth!), but they're open to anything that will be fun, and accessible in the ways we need. Rebecca Worthington, Ohio
Dear Wes, Just a note to thank you for the welcome aboard gifts from our recent NAPC cruise. Jane and I were delighted to receive the tote bags, wine, sparking cider and chocolates. How very nice and thoughtful of you!!! We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and will keep you in mind whenever we plan another cruise or other excursion. Thanks again! Carol Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Dear Wes, Thank you so much for your expert planning of a perfect cruise conference (and our honeymoon)!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!! And I very much appreciated the various gifts in our cabin. Ed & I had a wonderful time and the venue worked well for the conference. Thank you for the arrangements, including a private room for us to meet as a group. Thanks, Anne Marie Milford, Connecticut
Dear Wes, We enjoyed the Cruise. The "Oasis" is Fabulous. I thought I was in a hotel and only saw water when I went up on the 17th Floor to eat. What a ship!! I recommend this Cruise for anyone afraid of water or sea sickness. I wish you a Safe, Healthy and Happy New Year. Best Regards, Joanne Columbus, Md.

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