About Annette Duplechin, Melissa Vincent & Associates
Renowned as an award-winning travel agency serving Southwest Louisiana and beyond, Global Wanders Unlimited is recognized for delivering exceptional, curated travel experiences with refined expertise, competitive pricing, and an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction.
With a strong professional background, cultivated industry knowledge, and a passion for service, our associates—Brittany, Michelle, Megan, and Yvette—led by experienced franchise owners and travel advisors Annette and Melissa, ensure every journey is thoughtfully planned and effortlessly enjoyable.
As part of the Cruise Planners network, we combine the strength of a nationally respected brand with the personal attention of a locally owned agency. From cruises and guided tours to custom vacations, we curate each trip with strategic focus and care, making travel planning seamless for every client.
Leave the details to us so you can focus on creating lasting memories. Your journey starts here with Southwest Louisiana’s trusted travel agency for cruises, tours, and curated vacations.
Hours of Operation
Monday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 5:30pm
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Testimonials
Annette is amazing. We missed our flight to Jamaica, Annette called the resort and made sure our reservation was good. She has been amazing for all my trips.- James D.
Annette is amazing. We missed our flight to Jamaica, Annette called the resort and made sure our reservation was good. She has been amazing for all my trips.- James D.
We love booking with Annette she is very informative about different places to visit- Karen D.
We had the best time and I have already told everyone Melissa was amazing. She made everything so easy for us!!! Planning a two week teip is overwhelming and all the pressure was gone!! We will work with her again!!- Gina C.
Our trip to Hawaii with 7!kids and 2 adults was very easy and Fun!!!
We had the best time and I have already told everyone Melissa was amazing. She made everything so easy for us!!! Planning a two week teip is overwhelming and all the pressure was gone!! We will work with her again!!- Gina C.
She was amazing, understanding and most of all patient with us- I had a million questions and she took her time to explain! She was very knowledgeable and helpful with advice, suggestions and tips. We will definitely use her again.- Tamela C.
Annette Duplecian always goes above and beyond to meet the needs and wants of her clients. You are always in the best hands when she is involved.- Katlynn S.
Cruise planners does a phenomenal job of taking care of their clients needs and making sure they are well prepared.
Annette Duplecian always goes above and beyond to meet the needs and wants of her clients. You are always in the best hands when she is involved.- Katlynn S.
Annette Duplechin always goes above and beyond to meet the needs and wants of her clients. You are always in the best hands when she is involved.
Had a wonderful trip. Met some awesome people, saw beautiful castles, and so much history in Scotland.- Barbara M.
Excellent- Theron P.
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Traveling with Cruise Planners Travel was exceptional! Fantastic trip! All I had to do was enjoy the trip!- Sherry L.
It was a wonderful trip. Annette was very attentive to each and everyone on the trip making sure everyone was taken care of.- Bonnie B.
Brittany has been amazing- Chris B.
Everything was top notch! Couldn’t have had a better trip!- Tammy B.
Annette should write a book on the fine art of being a TA - Perfect!- Charles B.
My husband isn’t one for vacations because traditional vacations are still work for him he says but he loved cruising and was able to relax and enjoy.- Jonathan C.
Annette responded to our emails and text with answers very quickly. She did a great job for our first cruise experience.- Kelli F.
Yes, we used Melissa Vincent, she was wonderful to work with, we will be using her again in the future!!!
Annette suggested the most perfect place for my husband and I to go to for our honeymoon! Everything was seamless from flights, to transportation, to the resort being everything she said it was. We booked about a month in advance (so very last minute) and she took all the stress away and booked the best honeymoon for us! 10/10 recommend Cruise Planners for any and all vacation bookings and the Valentín Imperial Riviera Maya for a perfect vacation for you and your partner! Will 100% be using Cruise Planners in the future for our vacations!- Abigail D.
She was very helpful and answered all my questions. She made it a lot easier since we had never been on a cruise- Freddy C.
Brittany was amazing!!! Always answered my many questions. Will definitely contact her for our next trip.- Jennifer P.
We are always pleased with the personal service every time we book a trip. Great recommendations for future trips and ideas for trips we have planned. Love the goodie bag with our trip documents, it is nice not having to print things out making it easier.- Jack D.
Very pleased with the quality of service provided to us in planning our cruise. Always helpful and accommodating.- Felisha C.
We still have not slowed down since our trip to Pigeon Forge but we had a fantastic trip. From every item we used in the treat bag to the fun filled resort. I know it was last minute but thanks for getting it all together. No matter what we found to go do the kids were ready to go back to the resort to play and swim.- Dana H.
Helped us plan our honeymoon! Annette was the best!!- Rodney T.
Mrs Annette made our honeymoon vacation so enjoyable and relaxing by taking all of the planning and headaches away and allowing us to just pack and relax! From the small details to the big details, she was very helpful!! We will definitely be booking our next vacation with her and her amazing team!!- Jessica T.
Wonderful experience as always with Annette! She thinks of everything and is constantly checking in to make sure you are all set and ready for vacation. Whenever I have a question she is very timely on responses. We had another wonderful trip- Krystle L.
They are always there when we needed a question answered or to make sure that everything was set for our cruise.- Debra H.
They are the v very best, I recommend them all the time to my friends.- Joy O.
- Julie D.
Annette is THE BEST!! She never fails to provide top of the line service and takes care of all of the details. She’s my go to!
Annette Duplechin is amazing she does such a great job.. we only use her to book all our trips ... Great customer service always
Annette Duplechin is amazing she does such a great job.. we only use her to book all our trips … Great customer service always- LORRETTA C.
Melissa booked an amazing trip for my son’s 2024 Senior trip. Everything was perfect!
Our customized trip to Alberta and British Columbia, Canada was amazing. The hotels/resorts chosen were perfect and the freedom to explore various areas on our own as well as a few specific tours was just our style of travel.
We booked a Caribbean cruise with Melissa Vincent. It was a great experience. If I had more money…I’d book again sooner! She was very personal and gave us great tips that led to an excellent trip.
Booking with Melissa made everything super easy from start to finish. Thanks again looking forward to the next adventures.
Best Cruise ever.Cruise Planners helped from beginning to end. Flight, cruise and home again. They offered advice, answered my questions. They was there with updates, excursions and helpful information. More travels in my future & I'm definitely going to have Cruise Planners help plan them.- Mary P.
We especially enjoyed the excursion in Cartegna. Bon Aire and Limon were also extremely informative. You didn’t offer a fishing excursion in Aruba but we booked one thru Viator withCarlo’s Charters and I would suggest them to anyone!- Mary B.
They are the best advisors before, during, and after!
Annette was very easy to work with and help plan our cruise for 10 people! Highly recommend her as your cruise planner…she knows all the things!!!!- Brandy F.
Had a wonderful relaxing trip !!- Annette N.
Annette Duplechin is the absolute best at what she does!- Tammy B.
Very pleased with our choice and help with our trip. I felt very confident with Cruise Planners and will continue to use them for all of our travel plans! Their expert advice and help is amazing!- Mary M.
Had a great time in Vegas!- Brenda K.
Brittany did a great job for us on our golf trip to Reunion Resort. She had everything set up in a timely manner and we didn’t have to worry about a thing! She got us exactly what we wanted and we had a great time- Robert M.
"I'd like to express my heartfelt appreciation to Annette Duplechin, Cruise Planners - Global Wanders Unlimited for her invaluable support during our trip to Maryland and Washington D.C.
Annette expertly managed every aspect of our travel, ensuring a worry-free experience from airline tickets to rental cars and accommodations. Her dedication and responsiveness have secured her position as our go-to travel specialist."
Cruise Planners was such an asset to us in helping and preparing for our trip to Cancun! We had a great time and Secrets Maroma was the perfect resort for our Couples Trip! We can’t wait to see where they recommends for our next trip!- Casandra F.
They made all of our dreams come true! She was fantastic from our first conversation all the way to arriving back at home. Communication was 10/10. We will definitely use her again!- Demi N.
Annette, I just wanted to THANK YOU SO MUCH for making our family Alaska trip happen! The stateroom assignments were perfect!!! We had a fantastic time- it was the most relaxing vacation i had (no cooking or cleaning!). The weather was perfect and the kids and Neal/I got to do everything on our lists. In Juneau kids got to sea kayak while Neal and I took the $2 city bus to mendahall glacier and walked the 1.5 miles to visitor center/falls passing beautiful forests. Taking the public bus back was great because Native American mom’s were riding with their kids. In Skagway after our tour up to see the Yukon, Chris and Erin hiked to Dewey lake and reid falls through magical rain forests(it did rain a little in them). On Wednesday we had the most magical time in Glacier Bay(sunny!!) saw beautiful glaciers, otters and eagles, and whales from the ship. In Ketchikan we saw a bear catch and eat 2 salmon (saw up close), totem poles and creek street.
I look forward to booking future travel/cruises with you!
Annette and Melissa are the best travel agents I have ever had. They take care of all you needs and go above and beyond to please you.
Annette and Melissa are the best travel agents I have ever had. They take care of all you needs and go above and beyond to please you.- Barbara M.
Very fun trip. Agents were the best at helping everyone navigate the air port and keeping us posted on everything going on.- Barbara M.
Whenever I had questions, Meghan was available to update and clarify the information I requested. Her personal touch made us feel secure that we would meet all our deadlines and destinations. She suggested excursions that we could handle and they were entertaining and well done. We would recommend others use her services. She even helped explain our available services while we were sailing. The Guest Services team on the ship gave us feedback and the excursion team helped upload our app so we were ready to disembark each day. Our cabin on board was spacious and the view of the glacier was memorable.- Catherine W.
Agents took such good care of us.- Janette B.
Had a wonderful, worry free, very well organized vacation.
Absolutely breath-taking resort recommended by the TA.
Thank you guys!!
The team went above and beyond..
Will definitely use their services again...
Highly recommend!!!- Claudia D.
I sadly lost my husband a few years ago and haven't traveled much since.
Just haven't had the courage to travel without him, and getting all the formalities done for an expensive vacation in a foreign country seemed intimidating to me.
Well, a good friend recommended cruise planners to me and I have done several trips since!
Living live again...
They literally took all the stress out of traveling, made it easy and relaxing from the beginning to the end of the trip.
Every single detail was well planned and taken care of, I didn't have to do a thing.
All my questions were answered, and I had many!
I will definitely use them again, and I am very much looking forward to my next vacation adventure!
Thank you, Anette and Melissa for doing an awesome job, and putting 100% into what y'all do.
Claudia D.- Claudia D.
I sadly lost my husband a few years ago and haven't traveled much since.
Just haven't had the courage to travel without him, and getting all the formalities done for an expensive vacation in a foreign country seemed intimidating to me.
Well, a good friend recommended cruise planners to me and I have done several trips since!
They literally took all the stress out of traveling, made it easy and relaxing from the beginning to the end of the trip.
Every single detail was well planned and taken care of, I didn't have to do a thing.
All my questions were answered, and I had many!
I will definitely use them again, and i am very much looking forward to my next vacation adventure!
Thank you guys!
Living life again!!!- Claudia D.
I went with a group that Annette and Melissa took to this location. It was by far the best vacation I’ve ever had! The location couldn’t have been more beautiful! They were very professional and helpful when problems arose.- Kimberly C.
Absolutely loved Lauren and everything she did for us! Lauren took care of everything and made our trip very stress free. We will definitely be booking with her for our next trip!!- Karen K.
Everything that Lauren did to make our trip wonderful was perfect! She was so helpful and had us prepared for our traveling experience!- Susan D.
This was a fun trip to the Bahamas with friends and family. Lauren Tilley made it stress free, she had everything planned out and executed perfectly. From plane tickets to the actual stay, couldn’t ask for a better planning partner. Thank you so much.
Annette NAILED our vacation. The Celebrity Edge was the perfect ship for us. If we were to do this again, she would definitely be the one I'd call.- Karen T.
Our family vacation to London and Paris was a trip of a lifetime. Annette was phenominal in helping us plan our trip. Everything was perfect. We are already talking about our next trip and trying to decide where to go next. We will definitely give Annette a call for our next trip. Thank you for helping us have such an amazing vacation.
Megan did a wonderful job planning this 4 night Royal Caribbean cruise. We had the best time- Jessie E.
Annette was great in helping us plan a great trip. She got our hotels set up along the way and helped us with boarding info and in selecting shore excursions that were good for us. Norwegian’s shore excursion to St, Thomas didn’t go as it should have. Their transport for sightseeing was over an hour late and was supposed to be air-conditioned and wasn’t. Not sure what happened with that but hopefully Norwegian will correct that or not use that particular service again. It had nothing to do with cruise planners, it was a ship booked excursion. The tour guide we got was good and full of interesting facts and information. Overall it was a good trip.- Sandra P.
We have never used a travel agent till this trip. I can honestly say I don't know why we haven't. It was amazing how easy it can be to travel abroad. Every step of our trip was basically laid right in front of us. If you want a stress free vacation contact Ms. Annette. If you want every detail planned or just getting the bulk of it setup they can do it. You are basically getting a catered trip to your liking. We had so many options for our trip it was customized to our wants and needs with the experienced help of a friendly and knowledgeable person. I can't thank you enough and will definitely be a repeat customer.- Joni L.
We had the absolute best time on our cruise. Melissa was awesome. She met us. She booked us She got up at midnight on check in day to check us in. She printed our boarding passes. She even gave us a few little happies that we used on the trip. She answered any text or call from us promptly. She checked on us to make sure we got on the boat. She checked on us when we got of the boat. Great White Travels is the way to go!!!- Kelly C.
My wife and I just got back from the best trip in Riviera Maya, Mexico. The resort was beautiful. I told Mrs. Annette what we liked, and the rest was taken care of. She made the entire process very easy and painless and made sure everything was exactly how we wanted. She’s one of the nicest people I’ve spoken with and you can tell she genuinely wants her clients to have the best time possible. It was a pleasure dealing with her. I 100% recommend Great White Travels for any travel needs. Thank you!- Chris B.
They are the best vacation planners! Would definitely recommend you use them if you need help for planning a vacation of any kind.
I have booked several cruises and have always had wonderful experiences. I love that everything is taken care of for you. There is no stress involved at all. All you have to do is get excited about your upcoming vacation!
This was an extraordinary ship. It was beautiful and had so much to do, The Chefs table was the best we have ever been to. The shows were great and the food and service was over the top.- Barbara M.
I’ve used great whites twice already and it’s been so stress free and easy to plan a vaca or getaway!!
You guys are amazing people. Annette has been our planner from the beginning and she has been so wonderful!!!
The staff with Great White Travels takes care in the details to ensure you have the most amazing experience.
Annette is always fab to work with!
Annette was very helpful and responsive while helping us plan out family vacation. We had a wonderful time! Thanks Annette!!
We have the best Cruise Planners, Annette & Melissa. They make sure every detail is covered and they go over everything we need to know and might need to know. They are available 24/7 when we are traveling and we know we can count on them to make our trip worry free and all we hope for.
Annette is so friendly and helpful. I’ve had some awful things happen (that were not her fault at all) and she has always saved the day! I would never use anyone else! 10/10 would recommend! ??????????- Lisa A.
40th Anniversary Cruise was spectacular! Annette made everything so very easy! She is creative and makes sure every detail is ironed out! There was no wrinkles in our celebration! This was due to her amazing ability to Agent any and all situations!
Thanks again to an awesome Travel Agent Extraordinaire- Brenda S.
Our trip was wonderful. Melissa took care of everything we needed and helped us plan the most amazing anniversary trip. We enjoyed every minute of our trip.
Annette takes all the hassle out of going on a trip. She provides you with several options and takes care of everything and she is always just a phone call or text away.
Annette put together a flawless vacation package to Vegas for us! We had an absolutely fantastic trip! We will definitely be return customers!- Marylin J.
Mrs. Annette was so helpful for us! She helped us find the perfect cruise for our honeymoon. I will definitely be using her in the future!
I’ve worked with Annette and she is just amazing. So communicative and understanding. She’s the best!!
I booked my Traflagar trip through Ireland with Annette Duplechin and it was phenomenal! So was Annette!
Y’all are the best!!
Always amazing and so easy when booking with you!
Annette was wonderful and so patient with me !!!!!
Megan was very helpful any time I had a question. Very promote and would receive my answer very quickly.
Annette is the absolute best to work with!! Fast responses, she’s patient with me and answers all my millions of questions! I recommend her to all my friends!!
Simply cannot ask for a TA who is more dedicated to the traveler and making certain that their experience is top notch!
There is not another person more knowledgeable and dedicated to bringing you the trip of a lifetime than Annette. She looks at each trip as a person's last and only trip in their life. She researches and puts together an itinerary that will dazzle even the most experienced traveler. I trust her completely! There is no one else that I would put my total faith in and give them free rein over my money and precious memories! Annette can do the same for you! Reach out to her if you want a seamless, extraordinary adventure! You won't be disappointed!
Fantastic trip! Our TA, Annette Duplechin, is the best! She took care of everything for us and was a delight to be with on the trip. I highly recommend Great White Travels!- Tammy B.
Annette was available to help us through our lost luggage saga which was very stressful. Thank goodness we purchased insurance which she recommended.
Annette was great! Took good care of us before and during our cruise if we needed. We had a couple of airport issues and she worked with the airlines to get everything straight. Couldn’t have done it without her.
My Personal Review Aboard The Carnival Vista!
Me and my family went on the Carnival Vista in May 2022. About a month before embarkation day the masks protocol was lifted on all Carnival ships.
We stayed in a Family Harbor Balcony cabin. This category of staterooms gave us exclusive access to the Family Harbor Lounge which had board games, videogames, and a miniature version buffet of the Lido Marketplace.
The atrium was different from other class ships. The atrium was 3 decks high and had a circular LED display in the center displaying motion pictures. There was a bar that was wrapped around the LED display. The atrium didn’t have the glass elevators looking into the atrium but instead were facing the opposite direction.
The Horizon restaurant and the Reflection restaurant are both located on deck 3. Our family stayed at the Horizons restraint in the back of the ship. It was very nice, and the staff sat us with the same family every night. A guy sang songs over the loudspeaker every night and asked everyone to sing along. The Horizons restaurant is the largest with it being two decks tall.
Camp Ocean is action packed with tons of activities for every girl and boy. There is a wide variety of kid friendly video games and group varieties. Sometimes there will be a game night, free play, movie night, or even a magic show.
The Lido Marketplace was great. The food was excellent and there were plenty of seats. The pizzeria had a wide variety of pizzas to choose from and they were all well prepared. The seafood shack was also good but does come as an extra expense. Guy’s Burger Joint was very good but the line was very long and crowded the pool deck.
One of the biggest problems for me was the size of the pool deck. The pool deck was very small compared to other ships such as the Dream or the Freedom. It was difficult to find a chair near the pool, so We went up a deck higher instead and found a chair. The pool deck was also very crowded because of the lines from the bar and fast-food lines.
The SkyRide was very fun and the same with the sports square. The Miniature Put-Put was very fun and not a lot of people played it, so it was very spacious. The water slides on this ship were very fast and fun but it took 10 to 15 minutes every time you wanted to slide.
In my opinion, if you want a fun packed family vacation then definitely consider this ship. If you want a spacious relaxed vacation then you should consider an older, smaller ship.
Joey St. Clergy- JOSEPH S.
Annette booked our cruise and kept us informed of all changes and updates through postponements. She was very thorough and she knows her stuff!! She is great at covering all the details and makes planning and traveling stress free.
Wonderful trip. Annette took care of all the details and was very knowledgeable. She was beyond accommodating and very accessible.
Melissa took care of exactly what I needed her to and didn’t get upset about the parts that I needed to take over. Excellent service!!!
From the start to finish our agent Annette handled everything perfectly
Thank you so much for booking this amazing trip for us! Quick thoughts on the Vista just in case you magically haven’t been on that boat. All my cruise friends warned me about the layout. We honestly had no issues with the layout. Thought it was fine. Loved the location of our room! Easy gym access for my crazy 5:30am workouts ?? The highlight of the boat was the brewery tour! Best part of the days at sea and highly recommended! Austen was amazing giving the tour. Highly recommend for anyone that enjoys drinking beers, and very interesting even for non beer drinkers. Also the surprise milkshakes at Candy on Top were amazing! Piano bar was amazing as always but the piano bar was kind of hidden and tucked away. Even though it was a larger boat, it didn’t feel crowded because of the layout I felt like. However the atrium area was much smaller than we expected. Same with the lounge they do all the shows in, it felt much smaller than other boats. Everything else was great and very typical of a carnival boat.
Melissa went above and beyond for our family. She’s so great that my wife and I have already booked another trip with her.
I highly recommend Annette and her team. We decided last minute to go on a trip and Cruise Planners went above and beyond to find the right options for us on short notice. Annette was always just a text or email away.
Best vacation ever! Annette is amazing!
Oh my goodness!
If you want an experience of a lifetime, then Annette is your go to person for everything!
She is beyond dedicated! She works 24/7 to ensure your experience is one of a kind and tailored to your individual wants and desires.
I just want to publicly say, "Thank you!"
I definitely give her a 5 star review!
The Intercontinental Resort and Spa in Tahiti is very well maintained. (Con—noisy power tools). I’m almost inclined to say immaculate. Grounds are expansive and are landscaped with lots of tropical foliage and flowers.
The staff is by far the most attentive and courteous I’ve ever experienced in a resort. Most speak at least some English and would go get someone else to assist if there is a difficulty.
The check in and departure process is very well organized. They tag your bags and take care of them for you while you wait. They drive you and your luggage to your bungalow in a cute little van. They will exchange money for you at desk.
The grounds has a unique mix of ocean swimming and pool. The ocean area is enclosed and they call It the Lagoonarium. You can swim/snorkel with all sorts of beautiful tropical fish. The pool is large and pretty with a waterfall and zero entry. There are plenty of chaise lounges/umbrellas/pergolas around the whole water area.
Our bungalow was AMAZING. A large living area with a beautiful linen pull out couch. A small refrigerator and pod espresso machine. 2 large sliding glass doors that open onto the private deck. All of the windows had wood type shutters you can open by sections to let in the wonderful ocean breeze and be able to hear the waves. The large bathroom had a huge glass walk in shower, double sinks and a beautiful soaking tub. The tub sits next to a window with a screen you can open to allow you a breathtaking view of the ocean and moon/stars while you relax in the tub!
The king sized bed (which could’ve been more comfortable) faces a large picture window that allows you to wake up and fall to sleep looking out over the ocean. On each side of the window is a narrow sliding door allowing the ocean breeze into the room. Black out curtains in case you want more privacy.
The private deck has a table and chairs and 2 chaise lounges with cushions. And a private ladder to allow you to swim directly off of your deck.
A large closet and separate toilet round out the beautiful over the water bungalow. Worth. Every. Penny.
I opted for a spa day in the Deep Nature Spa. Had a body scrub, massage and facial. It was a wonderful experience! They allow you to use a steam sauna, a cold plunge pool and a rainfall shower as part of your spa package.
Our biggest disappointment was the food. While we knew It would be native dishes and food styles, It was a little too native. Lots of raw fish and meats which are not a Western thing.
We knew food would be expensive but you can plan on a minimum of $100 USD/meal for 2 ppl. The only options for breakfast are a few expensive a la cart items which are mostly cold or a $49 buffet. Now don’t get me wrong, the first few days we were overwhelmed with the selection. But by the last day, It had gotten a little old. (It’s even called The American. Yes. Our reputation precedes us)
They have a big buffet on Wednesday and Friday nights with a native Tahitian dance show. The shows were quite entertaining. But on Wednesday night It was all raw or marinated raw fish and meats (even the salads and side dishes) Even the rib steak they carved was raw. There was roast chicken and piglet which were good. The buffet was $89/person. Which did not include drinks. Alcoholic drinks are a minimum of $19/each. Maybe a all inclusive package would’ve been better?
We skipped the buffet (it was $95/person) Friday night and had a cheeseburger and fries ($30) at the bar, but we’re still able to watch the show. Then we realized It had much more variety and a crepe bar :(.
They also have a brunch buffet on Sunday mornings with more native music. The fresh fruit and juices were amazing and i will miss my daily dose. Lol the ice cream and sorbets are also very good!
We did venture out a few times for some amazing meals in town, but then you’re adding $40 round trip taxi fare to your meal and those restaurants weren’t much cheaper.
Beware. Sunday isn’t the day to do that. Very few open restaurants on Sundays.
Now before you think I’m a cheapskate. I am not. I knew It was expensive. I had done the research. I just expected a little more variety. There is a large main open air restaurant La Tiare, the Tiki bar, the Lobby Bar and their fine dining restaurant over the water called Le Lotus. Reservations recommended. Not a big selection. Very pricey and small portions. You can’t order a la cart. You have to order a “combo”. A starter and a meal. A meal and a desert etc. i actually didn’t feel well that night so It was my least favorite meal of the trip.
The menus between the restaurants/bars (excluding Le Lotus) vary very little. So even if you go to the different bar, the food selection is pretty much the same with a few exceptions.
We are foodies, and are willing to try other cuisines, It was just a bit boring at times. I expected lots of seafood on the menu, but mostly just fish.
I kind of felt the same when i did a 7 day cruise. Just gets repetitive.
There is a small boutique on property and they had some vendors selling jewelry and local textiles which was nice
We went with the intention of relaxing and not doing a bunch of activities, so this is just a observation.
Most of the activities (whale/dolphin excursions, sunset boat rides, dinner cruises) originate in Moorea. Which is a minimum 30” ferry ride. The only activities in Papeete were jet ski and round boat rentals.
We found out about the ferry ride from another couple so we decided to check that out. Tickets are $17/person each way. We took a taxi to the port and caught the ferry at 900am. You just buy the tickets at the gate. We took a taxi from the port to a car rental place and rented a small car to drive around the island. (About $65 USD) Our taxi driver was so knowledgeable and friendly. She helped us out with all of that. We spent part of the day on the beach. And ate lunch and dinner. We finally got some seafood! Lobster both meals! Took the 400 pm ferry back and got a taxi back to the resort.
The ferry is very large, clean, air conditioned and serves sandwiches, snacks, beer and drinks.
On our last day, check out is at 11. Our flight was at 9 pm. They will store your luggage and allow you to continue to use all of the grounds until your flight. They even offer a room for you to shower or change clothes if needed. They call It a transit room and you’re allowed 30” in there. When we tried, they were all full, and we only had about 30” before our transport to airport. The front desk gave me a key to a full room and allowed me to shower and change!
All in all we had an amazing relaxing trip! We did not want to leave!
4.5/5 stars
Extremely pleased with how easy Annette made this trip for us!!
Annette is absolutely the best! She handled EVERY detail of our trip! I had high expectations, but this surpassed every one of them! She kept us organized and just let us relax while she took care of everything. It was obvious she cared about us having a fabulous vacation! And what a vacation it was!
Mrs. Annette made traveling so enjoyable and stress free. We loved working with her!
Annette is great. This was my first time cruising. She explained everything in simple terms. She was quick to respond back to my questions. She made the process easy and pleasant.
Awesome job.
Best travel experience. They made my first international trip seem effortless by giving me all the information necessary
Booking with my travel agent makes my vacation so much better ....they take care of all the details so I can relax and enjoy...
Mrs Annette, Thank you for making our trip absolute perfection! This trip was amazing because of you! ??????????
Aubrey and I took a REAL vacation last week. We spent time in a cabin on the side of Black Mountain in North Carolina. We left on April 29th and drove through six states to get to our destination. We came home May 7th.
1. We stopped midway at a small town called Ollie, MI and ate at a diner called AJ’s! The owner told us that the cook was approached years ago by a magazine in New York who wanted to buy a recipe from her, but she said it was a family recipe and refused. A southern dish known as tomato gravy which you eat over biscuits! Yes!!! I tried it and it was very delicious!
2. We stopped in and visited the Tuskegee Airmen Museum in Tuskegee, Alabama. What a historical site! Pictures just don’t say enough!
3. We celebrated our 25th anniversary while touring the Biltmore Estate in Ashville. If you have never been there, it is an amazing piece of history that has so many things to see - for example - there were two actual Monet paintings, 3 of the 7 Tapestries of Virtue - One of which - The Faith Tapestry no longer exist anywhere else in the world. The Gardens were beautiful and I saw plants that I have never seen before and probably never will.
4. We drove to random places and met locals to learn about why the bat caves are no longer open for the public, favorite places to hang out, where to eat. We went into Asheville and walked downtown - ate at a Hawaiian style restaurant while being waited on by Robert who was the bomb! Played dominoes after eating!
5. Got to play in a creek by the cabin looking for beautiful rocks! Found some quartz and pyrite!
6. Walked the Flowering Bridge at Lake Lure! When a new bridge was built for the highway64, they repurposed the old bridge for people to walk through a garden. Each section of the garden had a theme - there was even a “Secret Garden”!
7. Visited Lake Lure and found out there was a city buried about 50 feet below the waters that was from the gold rush era (1800’s) OH AND I almost forgot - we saw Chimney Rock and waterfalls!
8. On our way home, we stopped in Catahoula Parish and paid tribute our men and women in arms who didn’t make it home from WWI,WWII, Korean War, and the Vietnam Conflict.
I could go on and on, but I will tell you that this trip was all planned by Annette Duplechin - Cruise Planners - Greatwhitetravels.com. She planned everything, gave us all we needed in a folder which we actually took with us everywhere and added menus, business cards of local shops, etc in the folder.
I can’t thank Annette enough for making our vacation a memorable one for us! We did nothing except pack. AND SHE KEPT IN TOUCH WITH US ON OUR JOURNEY. She said it was in case we needed anything. How great is that? Thank you for helping us make lasting memories and thank you for taking care of us.
We had always talked about a cruise. And when I inquired on Facebook, Angie reached out and said she was a planner. She made everything so simple and answered all 16,378,297,284 questions. I will definitely use her again.
I used agreat White Travels to book my cruise. Angela was awesome! She stayed on the phone over 2 hours for me to make my cruise memorable! Thank you Angela!
Booking our first time Disney/Universal trip with Melissa was so easy and stress free! We can’t wait to go in our adventure in Summer 2022!!!
Annette is always up to date on the travel information!!
Melissa helped get everything planned for our last vacation to South Florida!! Every detail was perfect!! I’ve planned these trips myself for years, but this year it was so stress free and easy!! Definitely using her services for all of our future trips!!
I booked a trip to Lake Tahoe with Ms. Annette and she was so very helpful! She checked on us prior to boarding and even made sure we made it back home with issues with SW Airlines going on! I will NEVER book anotner trip without usinf GWT!
Annette was so helpful, knowledgeable, and willing to help us. She gave details and kept us informed. She gave us a travel bag full of goodies that were so helpful. She thanked us several times. I felt safe going to a third world country knowing that Annette had my back.
When we returned she gave us a beautiful picture frame of photos if our trip.
We had an amazing time in Mexico, thank you so much for all of your help and recommendations. We are so pleased with how everything turned out and how smooth everything went from the moment we left the airport in Houston to the moment we landed back.
Chad LeBoeuf is very much a planner, so this trip was planned sometime back, lol. Annette never tired of answering questions or emails. We stayed in contact with her throughout our trip and knew that if we had any problems, she was always available. So give her a call if you need any travel advice, she is great!! We look forward to using her services again!! ????????
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My family and I are well versed at world travel so I never felt the need for a travel agent. However, I decided to give Annette an opportunity. Well, whatever they are paying her, they need to double it!! She worked tirelessly with the airline for date and time changes. She gave us first hand knowledge of the destination and potential excursions. At the end of it all, she saved us money and we all like to save money!! Annette will now handle all my family’s travel plans. Thank you and I highly recommend Annette with Cruise Planners - great white travels.
Annette made this vacation stress free and had everything I needed laid out and organized. Will definitely be using her again!!
Annette did a fantastic job finding a vacation to meet our needs! She also went out of her way to make sure flight changes did not cause us to miss our transportation . She went above and beyond her job and I have already recommended her to several people!
Annette provided all the information needed for our trip to include area events, attractions and options. We appreciated our prearranged transportation from the airport to the hotel. She made sure we were updated about any possible changes to our travel plans. She is the best!
Everything was great
Everything was easy from the planning to getting home. Couldn't have asked for better service than was provided by Annette. With Annette's help (and going through a zillion possibilities) we selected Secrets in Akumal Mexico. Our flights were perfect and Secrets was amazing. The room was great & the service at Secrets was top-notch...it also had the best food we have ever enjoyed at an all-inclusive. All the communication, insights, emails and tips were spot on and made the planning easy and the trip seamless. We will be planning future trips very soon! Thank you for helping us have a much needed, memorable, PERFECT vacation!
Excellent and painless.
I am so glad we booked with cruise planners. It was such a smooth trip. Melissa was a huge help and having so much experience with Disney in the past she knew all of the tricks.- LeAnne B.
Only land based travels so far, but I love to travel and would love to expand the horizons!
I have said this before and will continue to say it again.....Whenever Aubrey and I want to schedule a vacation or a getaway weekend, ANNETTE has been quick to assist and schedule everything. She is very detailed oriented and answers all our questions. Thank you Annette!- Connie D.
Love working with Annette!
Annette made it easy and cost effective for me to book a simple surprise weekend getaway for my wife and I down in Biloxi this past weekend. Travel Agents aren't just for traveling to another country or a cruise. Ask her for recommendations she will gladly help you out and help you find the best deals available!- Coy R.
We had an amazing cruise. Having your travel agent escort the group and have everything already lined up and ready to go is amazing! Annette does a tremendous job of getting you the best rooms for the best price and throws in all kinds of goodies and extras to make your trip successful.- Melissa V.
I had an emergency with family and needed to leave quickly to Washington. I contacted Annette and within the hour had a schedule and flights booked with options of dates and times! I highly recommend without reservation! Thank you, Annette!
She helped plan an amazing trip to the Smoky Mountains!!
Just booked our first trip with Annette and could not be happier! She made sure we got the flights and rental car that we wanted and saved us a ton in the process. Will be using her again soon!
