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Do you feel overwhelmed by:

Too many options to choose from and not enough time to research them all?

Making sure you don't miss any important details?

Not knowing which are reputable or not?

Not missing out on "must see/do" activities?

Deciding which option is best for you?

Keeping all your confirmations and vouchers organized and accessible?

Getting everyone in your group to book and make payments on time?

Staying on top important addresses, meeting locations, activity schedules?

Let Bella Rose Travel help:

Memorable Journeys for All

Customized itineraries that cater to any multigenerational group -regardless of purpose, gender, or orientation - made simple.

Spend Time Together, Not Planning

The average person spends 20+ hours researching their vaction.  Spend that time on other tasks, like preparing for your vacation!

Explore the World Fearlessly

We work with an extensive network of well-vetted industry suppliers representing all the travel brands you have come to trust, taking the guesswork out of booking your vacation.

We understand.

We know how frustrating it is to try to figure out who can trust online, especially when you're spending so much of your hard-earned money. For 11+ years we've been helping families, Meetups, social clubs, and other multigenerational groups efficiently plan amzaing vacations.

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Our Services

Personalized Group Travel Planning

No two travelers are alike. That's why we specialize in creating tailor-made travel itineraries for multigenerational groups, not one-size-fits all prepackaged vacations. Our travel experts take into account the unique preferences and needs of every family member to ensure an unforgettable experience.

Custom Itineraries for Multiple Destinations

Planning a trip that involves multiple destinations can be complex. From coordinating transportation to researching activities, it's enough to make most heads explode. Our team works closely with you to curate a seamless itinerary that maximizes exploration while minimizing travel stress.

Family-Friendly Vacations

We partner with a variety of family-friendly suppliers to ensure that your group has a comfortable and enjoyable stay, cruise, or tour. From family suites to vacation rentals, we have options that suit every need. Since we also travel as a family, we understand the unique challenges in keeping everyone engaged and can help you avoid common mistakes.

Expert Travel Advice and Support

More than mere order-takers, we're advisors who can offer expert advice on destinations, travel requirements, and local attractions. We’re here to guide you through every step of your travel journey. And unlike Online Travel Agencies and cruise/resort call centers, our goal is to book you with the right supplier and steer you away from those that are not a good fit. Likewise, those traveler influencers are getting paid to sell you on the destinations they feature and 9 times out of 10, what you are seeing is not what's really there. I know, I see them in my own travels all the time.

No-Fee Simple Vacation Planning

Just need to book a cruise, hotel, resort, or tour for just yourself or maybe with your partner or some friends? For straightforward, single destination vacations, we are proud to offer our services without any booking fees as long as you book with us through one of our preferred suppliers within 30 days of requesting proposal. Enjoy hassle-free planning so you can focus on your travel experience.

Responsible Travel Assistance

We believe that responsible travel is not just a niche, but a requirement if we are to ensure that the people and places we love to visit are around for future generations to enjoy. Whether you are looking for non-exploitive tours, low-impact experiences, green lodges/resorts/hotels, or carbon offsets - we can help. Whether you want to take little steps or giant leaps, options are available to suit your comfort level and budget.

Pricing:

basic services
Most cruises, tours, hotels, resorts, rental cars, travel insurance and transfer services for 1-2 destinations and up to 50 travelers; booked through our preferred network. Air and theme park tickets included only when purchased as a package through a preferred supplier.

Includes: 
  • Initial Consultation
  • Research
  • Digital Proposal
  • App-based Itinerary & Document Management
  • Destination Guide (select destinations)
  • Pre & In-trip Support
  • Excursion/Activity/Attraction Guidance & Booking
  • Flexible Payment Options (when available, varies by supplier) 


Plus all groups get...

  • Unique Landing/Booking Page
  • Group rollout
  • Group-level Communications For Logistics & Important Details
  • Moderation of Private Facebook Group (upon request)
  • Co-host Meet & Greets (if needed) & Q&A Sessions
At Cost if Booked With Agency*
premium service
Basic services plus an unlimited number of destinations, non-packaged air and theme park tickets, dinner reservations (upon request and when available), coordination of special services (proposals, room decorations, surprise gifts, butler requests, childcare, etc.; where availalbe).
15% of Total Trip Cost
AGENCY Research fee*
Waived if travel is booked within 30 days of proposal delivery. Fee is not refundable if booked at later date unless prior agreement made due to additional work required to re-research and update proposals.
$50
AGENCY cancellation fee
Payment for services rendered in lieu of commission for cancelled products. Must be paid prior to processing any cancellations.
$ 50/Guest
large group fee
For non-corporate groups (including families and clubs) of 50 or more people requesting either Basic or Premium Service, to cover additional administrative costs. Fee is non-refundable.
$50/traveler
Corporate travel
We can arrange lodging and meeting space, (sorry, no flights) for corporate retreats, seminars, and incentive travel.
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Kindly note that all clients, regardless of the pricing plan chosen, will be required to agree to our Terms & Condtions and authorize a $50 planning fee to guarantee their booking before we will start working on any vacation. The planning fee will be waived once the trip is booked within 30 days. However, if the client does not book with the agency for any reason, the fee will be charged for services rendered. If you need more than 30 days to book, please discuss this during your consulation to determine if an exception can be made.




A partner you can trust.

At Bella Rose Travel, we know you want to spend your hard-earned money wisely on an enjoyable travel experience. In order to do that, you need insight and experience. The problem is the internet provides so many choices, which can make you feel confused trying to determine who to believe or which product is best. We believe great vacations should be accessible to everyone - regardless of budget, family/group size, or demographics. We understand your confusion, which is why we strive to take the guesswork and complexity out of travel planning. Here’s how we do it: 1) we commit to learning the products and destinations we sell, and match them to our clients based on information you share during our consultation,, 2) we only work with a network of vetted suppliers representing the most trusted names in travel, 3) we have access to information and technology that allows us to focus our research and weed out all the noise on the internet. So, schedule your call now. And in the meantime, be sure to follow us on your favorite social media platform as well as our Substack newsletter for great travel inspiration and tips. So you can stop second-guessing your travel arrangements and instead travel confidently and stress-free.

Get started in just 3 easy steps:

1. Schedule a consultation.

A brief call to discuss you travel needs, preferences, and traveler details. We'll go over our process in more detail and answer any questions you may have regarding your trip or working with us. 

2. Sign our Service Contract.

After our consultation, we will send you our Travel Services Contract to sign and submit along with a credit card to guarantee your intent to book within 30 days or pay our low research fee of $99 for services rendered.

3. Review & Pay

Once we complete researching your travel details, we will email a proposal featuring 1-3 professionally curated options from our large network of vetted suppliers representing the most trusted brands in travel. Just select the one you like best along with any room/cabin and optional add-ons selections, then submit your card for the required deposit.

Ready to Start Your Adventure?

Book your dream vacation today!

FREE Vacation Budget Planner & Your Choice of First Timers' Resort or Cruise Guide

Whether you don't want to get caught offguard with unexpected expenses or are just trying to figure out how much vacation you can afford, we've created convenient Excel calculator to help you visualize common vacation expenses. Combine it with our handy First Timers' Guide for either all-inclusive resorts or for cruises then schedule your consultation with us to make planning your next vacation a breeze!

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Team

Corey Determan

Co-founder and Lead Travel Planner. He has traveled (and lived) extensively throughout Australia, New Zealand, the U.S., Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean. He holds a BA in Environmental Studies and an MS in Environmental Education, which he has turned into a passion for eco-tourism.

Leticia "Lety" Herrera

Lety is a co-founder and manages the finances for our agency. She has traveled extensively throughout Mexico, the U.S., Central America, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean. She and Corey have been married since 2009. Their love of travel and exploration is what brought them together and remains their favorite shared passtime.

Isabella "Bella" Determan

At only 11 years old, few people have traveled the world as much Isabella. She has traveled extensively throughout Mexico, the U.S., the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean. As an agency focused on multigenerational travel, her role is perhaps the most important. It is through her eyes that we filter a lot of our recommendations for our clients traveling with their families.

FAQs

A good analogy is to think of travel advisors like financial advisors. In each case, we listen to our clients’ needs and recommend products that best fit those needs. Sure, you could do this yourself but unless that is all you do, chances are you don’t have the time to research every product, evaluate historical trends, and monitor industry updates. That is, however, our job and we are constantly keeping our ear to the ground so that we can keep our clients informed, just as your financial advisor does with your retirement account. 


While you could use AI to plan your trip, it is not recommendable. Publicly available AI tools comb the Internet for information it deems relevant. The primary source for this information is Reddit with other social media platforms making up most of its other sources. That means you are, in effect, crowdsourcing your vacation planning to amateur travelers without perspective or training. It’s not uncommon to receive AI generated itineraries that include closed establishments or recommendations that don’t align with the travelers’ wishes because it searched a keyword and missed the intent (for example, recommending a zoo to a vegan). By contrast, an experienced travel advisor is tuned into information not readily available on the Internet because we are constantly receiving trade publications, attending webinars, having one-on-ones with sales reps, and personally visiting and testing the places and services we sell.


As with financial advisors, we do not control pricing for what we sell, we are just middlemen. Just as the stock market determines the price of the stocks you buy through your financial advisor, the prices for the travel services you purchase through us are dictated by our suppliers (i.e. hotels, resorts, cruise lines, etc.) and much like financial advisors, there are several different ways we make our money. Some will work off straight commission for the products they sell, others will charge a fee to manage your account, others still will charge a fee and collect commissions. 


As a family-owned and operated agency, we understand that travel brings families and friends together to of create lasting memories. Because we too travel as a family, we know the common pain points to expect and can help you anticipate and be prepared for them. In addition to being fully bonded, licensed, and insured; we are accredited by International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) and are members of the American Society for Travel Advisors (ASTA). When joining ASTA, we promised to abide by their Code of Ethics governing the travel industry.

Sorry, but we cannot book stand alone flights or excursions/activities. Bella Rose is not a ticketing agency with airlines so we must book them through 3rd parties that specialize in booking air for travel agencies. Since air travel is not commissionable, we must add a booking fee to the price of air tickets. While excursions are generally commissionable, we do not piece-meal vacations. Experience has taught us that this can quickly become a logistical nightmare trying to coordinate the services we book with those the client books. As a result, we kindly ask that you book the entire vacation with us.

We as an agency do not offer any promotions or incentives. The brands we sell control their pricing, and their promotions, and they strictly forbid us from discounting or rebating. However, if you see a promotion from a supplier, we can book it. This is true of most travel advisors, which means pricing will be the same regardless of which advisor you choose provided you are comparing apples-to-apples. For this reason, we compete on service, not pricing and will not proivde quotes to "agent-shoppers." Rather, we encourage you to interview prospective advisors prior to contracting with one.


That said, we belong to a consortia of independent travel advisors that leverages our collective buying power to negotiate special promotions with our suppliers. We offer those promotions to our clients through our TravelClub. We encourage to check it out here.


We also often take out group space whose rates may be lower than currently offered public rates because the groups were locked in a year in advance when prices are generally lower. These are usually sailings on school holidays when demand is higher and on brands closer to Jacksonville, FL (either JaxPort or Port Canaveral), which also tend to be more popular with our clientele. They may also come with added amenities (like onboard credit) that are not available to the public. To see our currently available group space, please click here (and be sure to follow us on Facebook to catch new groups as they are added).


As we are a travel agency and not a tour operator, we don’t have any inventory of our own. All vacations that we sell are supplied by 3rd party companies who are vetted by us or our consortia and found to be reliable in both quality of service and of product. If you tell us what you are looking for, we will search these suppliers for the one(s) that best fit your needs.


However, if you are looking for a cruise over a school holiday, we often take out group space on select sailings during these weeks which are most popular with our clients. You may find those group rates on our Facebook page under the "Events" tab. Some may be led groups, most are not and you will free to use your time as you wish once onboard the ship.



Some cruise lines do offer discounts to teachers, military and first responders but this varies with each brand. Some don't offer any discounts but will provide an added amenity like onboard spending credit. Some don't do anything or the discounts they offer are the same as or worse than whatever public promotion they have available at the time. Most brands will not allow you to stack a discount onto a promotional offer. With hotels, in most cases those that offer discounts for military, do so by removing our commission from the public rate. That means we would not get paid if we booked that rate for you. Unfortunately, those rates would have to be booked independently.

Sorry, we cannot. Those themed cruises are put together by promotion companies operating as travel agencies. They will receive the commission for bookings made into their cruise and are not typically receptive to the idea of sharing or splitting the commission with another travel agent.

Unfortunately, both AAA and your credit card company operate their own travel agencies to administer their programs. As such, they are direct competitors to Bella Rose Travel and we cannot book their programs.

All cruise lines, resorts, major hotel chains, and multi-day tour companies have a travel advisor commission built into their pricing already, meaning the price you pay is the same whether you book on your own or through an advisor like us (so what do you have to lose, right?). For straightforward vacations we are able to leverage our years of experience and product knowledge to put together your vacation in a fraction of the time it would take a layperson to do so. That's our value-add. Because of this, we don't feel the need to double dip and charge or clients a fee for planning simple vacations. 

Unfortunately, despite the fact the price to book with us is the same as it is to book on their own, some people still choose to book on their own when presented with our proposal (I know, it doesn't make any sense) so we need to collect a credit card authorization from our clients before we start planning in order to guarantee the trip will be booked through us. If you book with us, we won't charge your card for anything other than the vacation. If, however, you do not book through us, you are agreeing to pay us for services rendered up to that point. We hope you will agree that every person deserves to be fairly compensated for their work.

We are not currently seeking new travel advisors, but always willing to entertain hosting experienced advisors who believe in our business model. However, we are always looking for new "Pied Pipers." If you have a group that likes to travel - such as churches, athletic clubs, social/hobby clubs, Meetups, small businesses, fraternities/sororities, dive shops, dance studios, paddle clubs, and more - we'd love to hear from you. By allowing us to take the stress and time out of putting together your organizations travel, you can be free to run your business/club while still providing your team with the added value of bonding opportunities over a professionally managed vacation together. Quite simply... we do all the heavy lifting to make you look good! Oh, did we mention that many criuse lines and resorts offer special incentives to group leaders if minimum booking qualifications are met? Bonus!!!

We consider ourselves very fortunate and are thankful to our community for our success. Although we are boutique agency with limited funds, we do believe in paying it forward to local charities whose missions align with our values. As such, we routinely support:


If you represent a charitable organization that you would like us to consider supporting, please contact us with details for consideration. Most of our charitable donations are planned at the start of the year, though we may ocassionally have some funds available later in the year. Regretfully, we cannot support large sponsorships designed for corporate donors. Most often, we can provide smaller sponsorship amounts (around $100), gift baskets for silent auctions, and gift cards for raffles.

Monday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Contact Us

Kindly note that we will not provide quotes in response to online inquiries. Use this form for general inquiries only. If you would like to start planning a vacation, please use the links above.

Address

East Arlington,

32225 Jacksonville

Phone

904.888.5104