ABOUT US: Lesley Bettis Travel - Cruise Planners is a locally owned and operated travel franchise based in Mansfield/Arlington and the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth area who serves clients from coast to coast. With the reputation for high quality products, exceptional customer service, and very competitive pricing offered through our parent company, Cruise Planners, we are able to provide assistance with all of your travel needs. From completely packaged vacations, to land tours spanning the globe, or cruises sailing from multiple international ports, we will help you discover truly incredible adventures.
WHY CHOOSE A TRAVEL AGENT: Booking a vacation can be extremely stressful if you approach it the DIY way. With so much information available on the internet, you can literally spend hours in front of a computer jumping from site to site searching for the best vacation only to end up frustrated with more unanswered questions. Our goal is to give you something that Google can't . . . . individualized, specialized service with attention to detail. With a cadre of travel suppliers and dedicated Cruise Planners liaisons and specialists at our fingertips, with the click of a mouse or a quick phone call directly to our preferred vendors, we are able to plan, customize and book your perfect travel getaway.
WHAT IS OUR FEE: We do NOT charge any fees for our service. We, Cruise Planners, have a contracted commission structure with the vendors that we represent. Not only are your NOT paying any more to utilize a travel agent, in many cases we are able to save you money through volume buying power, group savings and bonus amenities offered through Cruise Planners.
WHY CHOOSE US: WE FOCUS ON THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL- 1) We continuously monitor the current travel trends and how travel is constantly evolving. 2) We define our target market (clients) and match our product market (niche) to our clients' travel styles. 3) We offer very competitive pricing and expertise with complete service and support from inquiry, to departure, while in destination, to return. 4) We help you create and enhance your travel portfolio. 5) We want to be your lifetime travel advisor.
Call Lesley and Russ today, your personal Cruise Planners Travel Advisors.
Giving Lifetime Value to Create Lifetime Clients.
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
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday
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Testimonials
Leslie was fantastic to work with! She did a great job booking our airline tickets, hotel and rental car. {Absolutely LOVED our plane seat location! And, when our plane was delayed by 5 hours, she took care of notifying the hotel and the rental car and made sure they knew to expect us late.- Thomas H.
Always a good experience.- Bradley J.
- Lisa D.
We appreciate all you do for us!- Linda J.
- Mara Joy F.
Lesley is amazing! She listens and gets to really know you as a person and recommends things based on what you tell her and what she learns from you! I love booking with Lesley she handles everything and all I do is pack and go!! Haha- Ambre P.
Always excellent!- Jon H.
Lesley was a terrific support and always readily available for any questions for our first ever cruise!- Susan M.
Lesley was a terrific support and always readily available for any questions for our first ever cruise!- Susan M.
Can’t wait to schedule our next cruise with you guys, y’all are above amazing!!! Thank you!!!- Sean R.
Can’t wait to schedule our next cruise with you guys, y’all are above amazing!!! Thank you!!!- Sean R.
- Lisa D.
Celebrity - Italy & French Riviera- Lisa D.
Lesley is always helpful and responsive. I love that she shares her practice experience and recommendations with my preferences in mind.- Kittye S.
Lesley and Russ answered all of our questions---sometimes several times! Love the patience and advise. Will use them again.- Yleen G.
So easy- Bradley J.
Viking (Antarctica Excursion) This was the first time that we have gone on a Viking excursion and Lesley was more than patient with all of the questions that we had concerning our trip. She was extremely attentive, knowledgeable, and quick to respond. We are thrilled to be introduced to her and plan on using her from now on with our future trips!- Sondra A.
Mexico - (All Inclusive) Mrs. Lesley and Mr. Russ are awesome, they answer every question that you may have before taking your vacations. I love how Mrs. Lesley goes above and beyond to make your vacation be what it is a vacation with no hassles or headaches while vacating. They give you step by step instructions before you leave and before you return home. I can't wait for our 2025 vacations! Mr. Russ and Mrs. Lesley myself and sister want to Thank you with our whole hearts for taking great care of our traveling needs. We're ready for 2025- Tiffany A.
Lesley recommended an all-inclusive resort that was a perfect match for the vacation we wanted! Atelier Playa Mujeres for the WIN.- Lesley B.
AMA (Rhine River Cruise) I’ve already recommended my agent and the cruise lines to several people!- Denise W.
It's easy! Lesley Bettis takes very good care of us.- Cindy C.
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Everything was perfect- Jimmy A.
Lesley and Russ always make sure that we have all the information for our trip to go smoothly. We have traveled the most on NCL and never have had a single issue until the trip. We don’t know if it was the location, the timing of our trip and rotation schedule of the crew or the people that this particular itinerary caters too.
The food and service on this ship were not up to NCL standards. Really disappointed by the food selection and the quality that was presented on more than one occasion.
We love to cruise and this will not stop us from cruising again, but hope that it was just a fluke.- Amy C.
Amazing!!!- Maribeth L.
Lesley Bettis is great, and always works hard to get me the best pricing for our vacation
Everything was excellent and planned thoroughly.- Oscar C.
Lesley Bettis provided excellent customer service.- Tamara R.
It was fabulous. Saw some fall foliage. We got to see Lady Liberty coming and going. Beautiful. Even saw some Northern Lights.- Lorie G.
Russ and Lesley were on top of everything for us from booking to boarding. They were both great at answering our questions and providing great information and suggestions.- Bryan N.
Love how you always follow up and also remind us of checkin etc. Best travel agent I’ve ever used. Thanks so much you guys.- Lorie G.
We adored the ease in which you helped us plan an Alaskan cruise with the in-laws. You truly went above and beyond to cross it off our bucket list!- Jacque R.
Dubai & South Africa: Trip of a lifetime! Our trip was more than we could’ve ever imagined. When the extension for Dubai was added to our South Africa trip, we knew we couldn’t pass it up. From the moment we landed in Dubai we felt like we saw everything there was to see from the historical perspective as well as, current events. There was not one part of South Africa that was lacking. From Krueger national Park and all the animals, Stellenbosch wineries, and ALL of CapeTown. Lesley Bettis did a fabulous job of easing any worries to making sure we had all the itinerary, as well as vaccinations. Will definitely go through Lesley Bettis travel for future adventures.- Trevor S.
You went above and beyond to help us complete a bucket list item. Our cruise was amazing due to all of your help! Thank you.- Jacqueline R.
Celebrity Edge - Alaska: We had the best time and it was all due to Lesley. She knew what we wanted and made it happen!!!!- Richard V.
Lesley Bettis Cruise Planners took the time to understand my preferences and crafted a personalized itinerary that surpassed my expectations. Every aspect of the trip, from flights and accommodations to tours and dining recommendations, was meticulously planned and seamlessly executed. Highly recommend and will be using them for all my travel needs!- Glenda B.
ICON of the Seas: We had a wonderful trip! The ICON was nothing but amazing!!! We stayed in Miami right by the port with beautiful bay views at the Marriot to kick off our vacation and then 7 days on the ICON! Thank you Lesley for helping us plan this amazing graduation trip for me!!!- Ambre P.
Lesley and Russ and amazing travel agents! I have used them more than once and have had a wonderful experience. All questions are answered. Tips are given. And plenty of options to choose from! They really take the stress out of planning a vacation. So easy and seamless!- Glenda B.
Lesley is wonderful! Last trip I had, I had a TON of questions and she was able to answer all of them in a very timely manner. This second trip, I had some problems come up and, again, she was very good at getting them all solved in a timely manner that took all the stress away from me. Idk that I’ll ever travel without her again!
I feel like we got the best deal with cruise planners and definitely plan on booking again in the near future
Lesley pays attention to all the details and makes sure we have thought of everything. Such a smooth process from planning through trip home.
Fabulous cruise and Leslie took excellent care of us!- Kay S.
Leslie did a great job of answering all our questions. We had a lovely balcony suite. We were part of a Duplicate bridge group of 40 women. We were seated in the main dining room at tables with others from our group, which was really nice. Our conference room for our bridge games was a nice size for our group. The conference room was consistently too cold for us since we were sitting all day and not up exercising. I would use Leslie again for future travels.- Kaye S.
Took a trip to Jamaica, where we had never been before. Lesley took care of all the travel, made some great suggestions and we had a worry free fabulous time! Can't wait for our next trip.- Eli G.
Lesley is so helpful in answering any questions we may have about the trip! She replies back in a timely manner and always has helpful information to give us when making decisions. She has helped us plan 3 trips so far and we will keep using her! :)- Ambre P.
Lesley came in VERY clutch. Could not imagine having to schedule all of this without her extensive knowledge. She had all the answers and was able to prepare us perfectly! (even down to the cab ride fee $$ when we got off the ship to our beach club). I would recommend Lesley to anyone looking to book a vacation.- Chris K.
Alaska Cruise: I was initially unsure about cruising and had no idea how to plan one. With the overwhelming options, I felt lost. Thankfully, Lesley made choosing a cruise a breeze. We had a diverse group spanning generations, from seniors to young adults, and Lesley managed to please everyone. We are already talking about our next cruise together as a family.- Denise W.
Russ is great - He is on top of everything and has tremendous experience so he can advise the best options for an inexperienced person like myself. I would recommend him to all!!- John M.
Hawaii: Excellent job is creating a custom trip that absolutely fit our needs/desires. Thank you for the consistent follow-up.- Paul H.
Lesley provided us great suggestions and helped us navigate through all the decisions to develop an awesome trip. I’m sure we had a better experience because of her help.- Kittye S.
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos - Lesley was amazing to work with! She handled all the trip planning for our large group with patience and kindness. Her communication was perfect and it was so wonderful to have all the little details handled for us to make our trip enjoyable and less stressful!- Brooke J.
Mexico All-Inclusive: Lesley is great! We always get everything we ask for on each trip we plan with her! We had the best seats at the Xcaret Dinner Show, right in the middle of stage it was the best! She told the resort it was for my birthday and the butlers put a little birthday surprise in our room, but mostly we told her we wanted a room over looking the river with beautiful views and high up enough to see everything and we got it! The view we had from our room was everything we wanted and asked for!!! She is so amazing and helpful down to every detail of the trip up to when you leave and after! We will definitely use her again for our next adventure!- Ambre P.
Holland America Cruise - Lesley and Russ were absolutely the best! I had never used a travel agent before and now I won't travel without one. They are very professional and I can trust them 100%. They answered all questions in a very timely manner and were always available to take my calls. I highly recommend!- Glenda B.
Wonderful people to work with- Tracy J.
WindStar - Costa Rica / Panama Canal Cruise - The staff and food were terrific. The Panama Canal was worth the trip.- Linda N.
My husband and I have been on many cruises before but never has it been as easy and relaxing as it has been using Leslie as our planner. She went above and beyond to make sure we had great cabins and the best balcony that we’ve ever had, she kept in touch every step of the way to make sure we had everything we needed and knew about everything available to us on the cruise. She is an awesome cruise planner! Thanks so much Leslie!- Joan S.
Lesley Bettis Travel planned a cruise for my husband Al’s Leads group with the Chamber of Commerce. Leslie planned the date, and the cruise, all while keeping our group informed of what we needed to pack and how to maximize our wardrobes.She was very helpful in planning all activities and excursions. She and Russ really go above and beyond to make cruising an exceptional experience. I would highly recommend Leslie Bettis Travel for any trip you might be planning.- Beverly V.
WOW WOW WOW. What an incredible experience. Lesley planned a cruise for our networking group and it was AMAZING. She planned the date, the cruise, kept us on schedule, gave us lists of what to do and when, answered all of our questions and just went above and beyond in every way. I have no idea how anyone goes on their first cruise without a travel planner, let alone without LESLEY AND RUSS ????- Jessica J.
The level of service provided by Russ and Lesley was phenomenal! All questions were promptly answered and the tips were very useful!- Glenda B.
We just recently took a cruise planned and organized by Lesley Bettis cruise planners to Cozumel. Their guidance and planning were superb and we thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. Cannot wait to have them help us plan our next cruise.- Beverly V.
Unplugged was my goal. Life is so busy, I needed a break! With Lesley and Russ, until I stepped aboard, I could focus on work and they kept my cruise planning and enjoyment factor on track. It was truly, NO WORRIES MATE! My gratitude is OVER THE TOP for the care and attention experience I received with Lesley Bettis Travel. Thank you so much for helping me achieve my cruising goal. It was a wonderful break.- Nina H.
Hyatt Zilara / Punta Cana - We went with the resort Lesley rated very highly and loved everything about it! The best thing though is we traveled home one day before a major hurricane hit and closed that resort for over a month. It was so nice to have them watching flights and cancellations while keeping in contact with us the whole time! I will use them for every vacation going forward!- Kelly C.
Ireland Self-drive: Russ was easy to communicate with and very thorough. He made sure we had all the necessary documents and information to make our travel stress-free!- Julianna E.
We have booked through Lesley several times now, on three different cruise lines. It is always a pleasure, and they make the experience so stress free. We are now planning for next adventure and will be booking through them again!- Curta N.
Leslie took the time to actually listen to our needs and wants for what we expected our honeymoon trip to be like! It was nothing but amazing from the plane ride, to the airport transportation, to the hotel, (Hyatt Ziva Turquoize Tower) was more amazing than we could imagine! We had the best of time! Leslie made it soo easy for us by all the emails the tips and calling and checking on us! Will be calling her soon again to plan our next vacation!- Ambre P.
Disney Cruise: Leslie and Russ have booked several cruises for us - this one was the latest. We booked over a year in advance, and they stayed in touch throughout the whole process, making sure we were completing pre-cruise activities when due. So helpful with all of the arrangements!! They are now helping us plan our next two adventures; we would not even consider anyone else to help plan and complete vacation travel.- Tim and Curta N.
Cancun, Mexico -- Lesley was very thorough. She stayed in great contact all the way through the trip. No detail was left out and we had an amazing experience.- Clifford T.
Lesley was exceptional!! We had never cruised before, so the information that she provided was extremely helpful! In our opinion she went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Definitely will use her services again in the future.- Lori F.
Alaska! Lesley was an amazing asset in planning our cruise. We had no experience in this area and couldn't have done it without her guidance and commitment. She helped us with every step in planning and booking the cruise and excursions. She helped us solve every problem and gave us valuable advice for preparing for the cruise. We can confidently recommend her services.- Sandra M.
Having trouble deciding on a dream trip and keeping up with the important timelines? It is so amazing to have Lesley think of everything and take care of it during busy times. A true vacation is knowing everything will be done with personalized care.- Amy C.
Lesley planned an amazing honeymoon for my son and daughter-in-law! Everything was covered down to the last detail! Cruise Planners is the only place to go for ALL of your travel needs!- Judy B.
Thanks once again Russell and Lesley for booking another fantastic vacation for us! Our room was one of the best! You guys make sure we do everything before boarding to make it smooth and easy! We look forward to many more in the future!!- Cindy C.
Lesley Bettis Travel has helped me with several trip plans already and I look forward to many more. She is very helpful and patient always looking out for our interests and doing her best to make sure our vacation is seamless.- Cindy C.
We had so much fun on our Mother-Daughter(s) Cruise and appreciate all the great service from Lesley! She did an awesome job for us. Highly recommend!!- Shelley M.
Lesley did an amazing job planning a girls trip for me and my adult daughters. She listened carefully to what we wanted and booked a hotel that surpassed our expectations! I am recommending Lesley to all my friends and family!- Jennifer S.
Lesley was very helpful to set up semi last minute cruise.- Richard P.
Yes! I would definitely recommend Cruise Planners agent, Russ to friends and family. Russ responded quickly to all questions and anticipated more based on our conversations related to the travel destination. He was able to research and recommend trusted vendors and accommodate/ schedule extra transfers, tours, even dinner reservations at an impossible to reach restaurant, etc. Russ provided timely reminders of "to dos" for travel in general and Covid related health protocols to follow. We knew we were in good hands for all things related to our international travel with Russ.- Connie S.
Russ handled our vacation to the Dominican and he did an outstanding job. All we had to do was enjoy our vacation.- Charles G.
Lesley and Russ assisted us with planning this vacation, checking on and booking two extra excursions not associated with the tour company was service that went above and beyond expectations. They helped us with various details and made this simple for us to travel on a short timeline. This service felt personalized and professional. If fact, after telling my friend about our experience, she ask for the contact information of our travel agent.- Elita D.
Lesley was very helpful in planning our getaway even through the pandemic, travel shutdowns, travel insurance details, etc. She communicated with us both and made sure we were prepared to travel postCovid.- Brigitte M.
Lesley was terrific!!! She made this trip carefree and so enjoyable. We booked excursions and golf without having to do any of the leg work. Thank you Leslie Bettis Travel for making this trip one of our best yet.- Rodolfo R.
Lesley was great help in setting up a European tour and cruise. She answered every question and met every one of our expectations. We booked in July 2020 for a June 2021 departure. However, with all the current and possible restrictions we thought it best to postpone our trip. Lesley was quick and most helpful even in getting our deposit refunded. We will use her again when we make any future travel plans.- William S.
Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value . . . With Covid-19 and all the cruise cancellations Lesley and Russell have been great in keeping us Informed on the status of cruising. When booked cruises are cancelled they know how to get you all the perks offered to you to rebook another cruise. We just booked a ten day cruise leaving from Sydney. We are so excited not just with the trip but with the final cost!! With their knowledge of where to find the best deal the four of us are cruising for ten days for a little over $3000 and have $1300 in on board credit. If they can’t find you the great deal, no one can!- Cheryl S.
After spending hours on my own searching for the perfect Alaska cruise, I reached out to Lesley and Russ for assistance. After spending just an hour sitting and talking with them about my past vacation experiences and what I was hoping for in this Alaska adventure, we narrowed the field down to two perfect cruises. I look forward to making a decision and putting down a deposit very soon.- Mark A.
