What Our Clients are Saying
With so many satisfied clients booking their vacations with us, we always strive to provide the best possible service. We build relationships with each of our clients and always provide the highest quality of customer care. Here’s a few things our clients are saying about us!
Monday, September 15th 2025
Hello Rick,Thank you so much for making this an amazing 50th Birthday trip. The locations you picked were just as you said. Perfect locations to attractions walking distance to almost everything. Your planning expertise and attention to detail is second to none. We really enjoyed our stays in both Mykonos and Athens. My friends have asked for who planned my trip, and I happily referred them to you! #thisis50
Thanks Again,
Arthur

Thank you so much for making this an amazing 50th Birthday trip. The locations you picked were just as you said. Perfect locations to attractions walking distance to almost everything. Your planning expertise and attention to detail is…

Friday, August 1st 2025
Everything was planned to perfection…..the level of service we received was excellent….we wouldn’t think of booking with anyone else. !–Sonja W.
Wednesday, July 30th 2025
We have wonderful memories that will always be shared as a family. So thank you for making the trip easy for us. I don't know when we plan on taking another trip, but whatever we decide to do, I will certainly contact you. So Karen, thank you for a wonderful experience. My sincere thanks, Sandy

Monday, June 16th 2025
We really appreciate Karen's experience-based input and attention to detail. We really liked the stateroom she found for us!–George A.
Monday, June 16th 2025
We really appreciate Karen's experience-based input and attention to detail. We really liked the stateroom she found for us!–George A.
Monday, June 16th 2025
The advisor was always available and pleasant.–Tyana H.
Saturday, June 14th 2025
Rick helped plan our 50th anniversary trip to Europe. It involved a 10 day cruise plus visits to other cities before and after the cruise. Rick found us wonderful hotels and arranged transportation between multiple cities. Everything went smoothly with Rick’s attention to detail.

Friday, June 6th 2025
Absolutely professional and prompt. Planning a cruise can lead to so many questions. Enrico always answered each one with pleasure. He made the experience very pleasurable.–Angela S.
Wednesday, June 4th 2025
Our Travel Advisor did an outstanding job setting our vacation up and we will use him again.–Michael G.
Monday, June 2nd 2025
Rick is great. He is knowledgeable, professional, pleasant, patient and very responsive. He helped us tremendously from start to finish.–Hamid A.
Thursday, May 29th 2025
Karen has been great to work with and we continue to use her for future trips.–Raymond K.
Wednesday, May 14th 2025
Our Travel Advisor is extremely attentive and helpful throughout all of our cruise planning! He answers all of my questions so promptly and thoroughly. I really enjoy working with him.–Debbie M.
Wednesday, May 14th 2025
Our Travel Advisor is extremely attentive and helpful throughout all of our cruise planning! He answers all of my questions so promptly and thoroughly. I really enjoy working with him.–Debbie M.
Monday, May 12th 2025
Rick is very knowledgeable and he provides helpful information, excellent advice and all the services that we need. He is also so pleasant and a joy to talk to.–Russ P.
Wednesday, April 30th 2025
Thank you it was great! We will be doing this again but would like a newer ship. Rick was wonderful and I have referred him to others.Monday, April 21st 2025
We were both very pleased with our trip and cruise.–Donald C.
Monday, March 31st 2025
Angela consistently demonstrates exceptional assistance in securing cruise bookings for my family. She diligently researches and identifies the most advantageous deals, engaging in negotiations with various cruise lines, including my preferred Royal Caribbean, while also exploring alternative options.

Tuesday, March 25th 2025
Rick and the entire staff at cruise planners are always helpful and knowledgeable. I wouldn’t use anyone else–Carol G.
Monday, March 24th 2025
Enrico is the best!–Maria G.
Thursday, March 20th 2025
Karen is excellent and I trust her opinions and suggestions. Would not hesitate to recommend her to friends and family and I have already done so.Walter C, Knoxville
Wednesday, March 19th 2025
Karen is excellent and I trust her opinions and suggestions. Would not hesitate to recommend her to friends and family and I have already done so–Walter C.
Wednesday, March 19th 2025
Salty breeze cruise planners are the best, I love working with them and don't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Their knowledge is unsurpassed and I feel confident when they plan my trips. They make traveling easy!–Susan C.
Wednesday, March 19th 2025
Salty Breeze Cruise Planners are the best, I love working with them and don't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Their knowledge is unsurpassed and I feel confident when they plan my trips. They make traveling easy!Sue, from Tennessee
Monday, February 24th 2025
Could not be more happy with our trip to Buenos Aires and cruise to Antarctica. What a fantastic trip and well designed and planned by Rick and his associates. We had weather issues coming back and missed our connection and slaty breeze took care of everything.

–Jeannine W.
Thursday, February 20th 2025
We had another great trip on Virgin. Unfortunately, I was not getting my blue extras (perks for sailing 4 times), so on our return, I asked Rick to look into it for me. The next morning, I had emails from Virgin and Rick that everything was all set and that I had all my benefits for the next cruise loaded! Thanks!

–Maria G.
Wednesday, February 19th 2025
Karen was fantastic, to the point where I am now recommending her to friends and family (who have also since used her and have been raving about the service as well). Will not hesitate to book any cruises through Karen in the future.–SAM B.
Tuesday, February 18th 2025
We booked our cruise - through SaltyBreeze - on the Discovery Princess. This cruise was out of LA and did the Mexican Riviera. We absolutely loved the ship and itinerary. Thanks for all your help with planning our vacation!–Kristina R.
Wednesday, January 15th 2025
Outstanding Travel Agent - Highly Recommend! We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Cruise Planners. From the moment we contacted them, they made planning our trip seamless, enjoyable, and stress-free. Their attention to detail is impeccable. They took the time to understand our preferences and tailored our vacation to match our interests and budget. Whether it was finding the perfect accommodations or securing great deals on cruises, everything was handled with expertise and care. What truly sets Cruise Planners apart is their dedication and personalized service. They were always available to answer our questions, address our concerns, and provide helpful tips to enhance our travel experience. Thanks to their efforts, our trip was memorable. We felt well-prepared and confident, knowing we had a professional looking out for us. If you're looking for a travel agent who genuinely cares about your experience and goes above and beyond to ensure you have an amazing journey, look no further than Cruise Planners. I highly recommend them and will definitely be using their services for all our future travels!

–Dammeon M.
Tuesday, January 14th 2025
Outstanding Travel Agent - Highly Recommend!We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Cruise Planners. From the moment we contacted them, they made planning our trip seamless, enjoyable, and stress-free. Their attention to detail is impeccable. They took the time to understand our preferences and tailored our vacation to match our interests and budget. Whether it was finding the perfect accommodations or securing great deals on cruises, everything was handled with expertise and care.
What truly sets Cruise Planners apart is their dedication and personalized service. They were always available to answer our questions, address our concerns, and provide helpful tips to enhance our travel experience.
Thanks to their efforts, our trip was memorable. We felt well-prepared and confident, knowing we had a professional looking out for us.
If you're looking for a travel agent who genuinely cares about your experience and goes above and beyond to ensure you have an amazing journey, look no further than Cruise Planners. I highly recommend them and will definitely be using their services for all our future travels!

We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Cruise Planners. From the moment we contacted them, they made planning our trip seamless, enjoyable, and stress-free. Their attention to detail is…

–Dammeon M.
Saturday, January 4th 2025
Karen was very helpful and patient with all of our request and questions!–Maja K.
Friday, January 3rd 2025
You were very helpful and patient with all of our requests and questions!–Maja K.
Friday, January 3rd 2025
Karen always responds to questions is a timely manner. We also appreciate your reminders before the cruise date.–Pam M.
Tuesday, December 31st 2024
There is no one I would trust more than Cruise Planners for our family vacations.–Rita W.
Tuesday, December 31st 2024
We had exceptional service in planning, execution and to our many, many questions and needs as a large group. Cruise Planners go above and beyond.–Jelaine V.
Monday, December 30th 2024
We had exceptional service in planning, execution and to our our many many questions and needs as a large group. Cruise planners go above and beyond.–Jelaine V.
Monday, December 30th 2024
Cruise Planners are the BEST in every aspect of arranging a large group for a family adventure with flight tickets and Hotel Reservations.–Bev V.
Monday, December 16th 2024
Virgin voyages are great! We had another amazing week!–Maria G.
Tuesday, December 3rd 2024
...Thank you for helping us have our first cruise experience a memory to treasure. We truly appreciate the way you made it so easy for us to go through all the steps, and answering our requests and questions, so it would be easy for us to take this trip. We had fun and enjoyed every moment!

–Princess P.
Monday, December 2nd 2024
Our second cruise with our party of 10 booked with cruise Planners and Karen was so helpful and knowledgeable–Linda G.
Sunday, November 24th 2024
Jennifer K. did an exceptional job with our trip planning. The day trips arranged around our cruise were great. I will use her again!–Karen G.
Friday, November 22nd 2024
I've already recommended my agent to friends. He thought of everything!–Karen H.
Tuesday, November 19th 2024
Salty Breeze Cruise Planners has helped me plan my last three cruises. I wouldn't think of navigating the cruise world alone. Not only will they help determine which cruise and which ship fit the kind of experience you are looking for, they will be there to help you each step of the way. Even if you are an experienced cruiser, Salty Breeze Cruise Planners can help you with questions which might crop up unexpectedly along the way. I highly recommend them!

–Candy G.
Tuesday, November 19th 2024
Cruise Planners provided Excellent service! Thank you!–Candy G.
Thursday, November 14th 2024
Cruise Planners is a great company to book with. Everything was planned and booked for us and we had a great Transatlantic Cruise.–Orrin C.
Monday, November 4th 2024
I have already recommended Amanda to others, I hope they use her services. I will use her services for as long as she is with Cruise Planners. Amanda is top notch and doesn't miss a detail.–Jessica H.
Tuesday, October 29th 2024
It was a great experience from the beginning, awesome customer service, food, entertainment. Very happy with Royal Caribbean–Sergio V.
Tuesday, October 15th 2024
Cruise Planners were efficient, pleasant and professional.–Amy S.
Tuesday, October 15th 2024
Rick set up an amazing vacation to Niagara Falls!!! The hotel was amazing with a fabulous view of the Falls. The air flight, transportation and excursions were all set up perfectly. Rick communicated regularly throughout the planning process. Due to Hurricane Milton coming towards our home, we had to leave early. Rick was instrumental in helping us secure a new flight, reschedule transportation and cancel our remaining hotel days and excursions without penalty. We will us we Cruise Planners for our next vacation!!!!!

–Donna N.
Friday, October 11th 2024
Amanda, we love American Cruise Lines and also really loved the Artic Club Hotel. You could feel the history there! It was beautifully restored and maintained. The room where we had the complimentary breakfast was cozy and warm and inviting on that cool morning. It was an easy walking distance to Pike Place Market. Thank you for finding it for us! James and Linda

–Linda W.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2024
Rick Saltarelli and his team do an outstanding job providing top-notch customer service and support for all my travel needs.–Rich S.
Wednesday, October 2nd 2024
Cruise Planners organization is the bomb.com in every way possible–Donald B.
Tuesday, October 1st 2024
As always a great time on my cruise and working with you guys is a problem free experience. Thanks, looking forward to the next cruise.–Wayne F.
Monday, September 30th 2024
Rick SALTARELLI is a pro! He anticipates and communicates and follows up quickly. I am bragging about him! His customer service is so unusual these days. Please be sure to ask my spouse too.–David K.
Thursday, September 26th 2024
It was a wonderful experience. ALL the personnel were friendly, knew every part of the ship, always accommodating, and had great smiles.–Toby A.
Tuesday, September 17th 2024
Karen Saltatelli is an excellent Travel Agent. She has booked several vacations for us and also our family vacations we would highly recommend her. She is very easy to reach and always willing to answer all of my many questions and concerns. She has made our traveling a joy.

–Darleana R.
Tuesday, September 17th 2024
Karen Saltatelli is an excellent Travel Agent. She has booked several vacations for us and also our family vacations we would highly recommend her. She is very easy to reach and always willing to answer all of my many questions and concerns. She has made our traveling a joy.

–Darleana R.
Tuesday, September 17th 2024
Karen Saltarelli is an excellent Travel Agent. She has booked several vacations for us and also our family vacations we would highly recommend her. She is very easy to reach and always willing to answer all of my many questions and concerns. She has made our traveling a joy.

–Darleana R.
Tuesday, September 17th 2024
Karen Saltatelli is an excellent Travel Agent. She has booked several vacations for us and also our family vacations we would highly recommend her. She is very easy to reach and always willing to answer all of my many questions and concerns. She has made our traveling a joy.

–Darleana R.
Wednesday, September 11th 2024
We enjoyed it so much we are thinking it’ll be an annual trip!–Sherry P.
Wednesday, August 28th 2024
Rick Saltarelli suggested a river cruise for us on Avalon between Amsterdam and Budapest with a dozen stops along the way. This wound up being an excellent trip and we're glad we trusted him with his advice.–Ray C.
Wednesday, August 21st 2024
Ric was great and extremely patient with us. We had a specific date as to when we wanted to travel, but didn’t know where we wanted to go. Ric was very patient and walked us through our options. He was also patient with the fact that we have hectic schedules and it’s a lot to get us together and on the same page. All in all, it’s was the exact trip we needed….so, thank you, Ric!

–Erica H.
Thursday, August 15th 2024
Karen, You have been nothing short of incredible to work with! We cannot thank you enough!Ashley G., Largo
Tuesday, July 23rd 2024
We were absolutely thrilled you did a fantastic job Rick! Our dinner table was right next to a window where we could see the water just wonderful. Thank you so much for everything.Tuesday, July 16th 2024
Absolutely no complaints! The trip was by far my favorite! It was amazing!! We all had a great time! Karen is the ONLY agent I would have plan my vacations. She is extremely thorough and professional with incredible insights on travel.K.D - Seminole, FL

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Thursday, June 27th 2024
We had a marvelous time on the Ruby Princess cruising to Alaska. Salty Cruise Planners did a wonderful job of arranging the perfect stateroom locations for us and 2 other couples. Definitely recommend their expertise in travel planningFriday, June 14th 2024
Hi, Rick. We are back in America now and Mom and I would like to thank you very much for all you did to help us plan our perfect dream vacation to Denmark. Not one thing went wrong! Everything worked out the way it was supposed to and we had such a great time and now we have wonderful memories to keep forever. Thank you so much!

Wednesday, June 5th 2024
Rick did such a great job finding us and our friends a great cruise and was always available for questions and concerns.–Germain T.
Saturday, May 25th 2024
Brenda and I had the most AMAZING trip. Anchorage was incredible, the cruise was incredible, the excursions were incredible!! Saw many whales in their full glory. It was incredible. Then our last 2 days of the trip in Vancouver were incredible. So I guess you can tell by this email that our vacation was INCREDIBLE!! Thank you for your help in planning this vacation with us. I will definitely contact you when were ready to book our next vacation/cruise. Take care, Greg and Brenda

–Gregory O.
Wednesday, May 22nd 2024
Salty Breeze Cruise Planners were great helping us to plan our vacation! A special shout out to Rick SaltarelliTuesday, May 14th 2024
We were excited for our first cruise trip and Karen helped us along the way, we appreciate it!Monday, May 13th 2024
Thanks, Rick! Beautiful trip with great accommodations. Our explorations took us to and through many beautiful locales. The trees and the lakes were great contributors. Mackinac was everything we imagined, and the numerous lighthouses on the coasts added to the mystique. We had a great time.

–Dave L.
Monday, May 13th 2024
We had a great time on our trip to Mackinac Island! The hotels and connections were outstanding. Thanks again for all your work getting the six of us where we needed to be!Saturday, May 11th 2024
Cruise planners answered every question and every concern that we could possibly have had. We had not cruised in many years, and were 110% prepared, due to the assistance of Amanda with Cruise Planners. She exceeded every expectation we could possibly have had!

–Shelley T.
Thursday, May 9th 2024
Karen did an amazing job planning our Mediterranean cruise. We hadn't travelled internationally before and Karen made it so seamless and stress free. She is very knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations for hotels and excursions and answered all our many questions. She gave us the best advice. We LOVED the Amalfi Coast which she recommended and we loved our hotel. She planned and booked every little detail for us right down to our drivers. Gave us reminders and even re-sent our excursion tickets and any needed info just days before our trip. Thank you so much Karen for helping us have an amazing trip!!!

Sunday, May 5th 2024
Rick did a commendable job scheduling our Cruise to Southeast Asia and navigated the multi-port network to find shore excursions and guided tours. His knowledge of hotel and air line schedules also added positively to the experience.Monday, April 29th 2024
Rick was amazing in setting up an awesome cruise on Celebrity for us and, as first time cruisers, was extremely helpful in answering all of my phone calls and emails with newbie questions. The automated informational and reminder emails and texts were also very helpful. We will definitely use Rick again!

Monday, April 22nd 2024
Karen, you were awesome! I wish I would have used you for my European vacation. I already had everything booked and I we leave this Sunday. MSC Cruise ship is beautiful, clean and well-organized. For us, though, we had sailed with Celebrity and we thought the food was better with Celebrity as well as the service. But, we always found food we eat, just had to search a little harder. Thank you again, I will use you again in the future and will give your name to my friends. If you have a FB link share it with us.

Monday, April 22nd 2024
Karen was amazing and booked 20 people in 9 cabins for a birthday celebration on board and there were no issues at all. Already booked our next family cruise with her!!!!–Eric S.
Friday, April 19th 2024
Very pleased with the services offered. Everything that was booked from hotel to excursions was exceptional in quality and experience. Definitely recommend Salty Breeze Cruise Planners for your travel needs.Monday, April 15th 2024
Enrico did a wonderful job planning our cruise! He took care of everything and all we had to do was show up! The complimentary gifts in our room were a big surprise and definitely made this whole experience more memorable!–Sheralyn B.
Sunday, April 7th 2024
Angela was amazing! Any questions or concerns we had, she answered them! She even left us a treat in our cabin and our daughter loved it.–Ashley C.
Tuesday, February 27th 2024
We loved sailing with MSC! The cruise was smooth with very little "ocean motion", the food was great and the ports of call were interesting as well. We especially loved Costa Maya and our tour guide David. He was fantastic. I am also grateful to Karen our trip planner. She was quick to answer questions and help us. She went the extra mile a number of times on our behalf and we appreciated it.

Tuesday, February 27th 2024
We booked our cruise with Angela and she was very helpful every step of the way! She took all the stress off of me and always was there when I had lots, lots, & lots of questions! This was my bachelorette party and I can say I had an AMAZING time! No complaints with cruise planners and I will definitely book with them in the future ????

Tuesday, February 27th 2024
We greatly appreciated all your help with booking our cruise. You went above and beyond to find us our last minute cruise. We will definitely contact you to assist us in the future.Sunday, February 25th 2024
There is no detail or request that is too large or too small for Rick to handle. I will always use him for all of my travels.Thursday, December 21st 2023
Karen helped plan my dream honeymoon. We went to multiple countries, stayed in different hotels, and had different transfers that were all completed flawlessly. We will definitely use her again to help plan future vacations!Hot Springs, Arkansas
Wednesday, December 20th 2023
Karen/RickThank you for the very thoughtful gift. It was totally unnecessary. We find ourselves very lucky that we have you as our travel agents. You have made our travels much easier and enjoyable.
W.C. Knoxville, Tennessee
Saturday, November 18th 2023
We had a fabulous time on our recent cruise. Jennifer was able to booked us dinner reservations for several nights and seats at several of the shows. It was smooth sailing and so happy to have taken our first cruise with Virgin. We will be back for another cruise soon!

Friday, November 3rd 2023
Enrico had never steered us wrong! He is prompt to answer questions.Monday, October 30th 2023
Thank you for providing Stephanie and I with an INCREDIBLE trip. We had such an amazing time! Grateful for all your assistance!!!Sunday, October 29th 2023
Karen,Thank you for setting up the taxi. The transportation in each place has worked out perfectly. Very nice vans and the drivers are polite. We are having a wonderful time. The cruise has been great. The ship is beautiful and I love the staff. Of course our room is beautiful. We love the views and all the space. Your right, being a small ship allows us to be closer to the city center, which is an advantage. We really appreciate your hard work and attention to details.
~ D.R. from Lutz,FL

Thank you for setting up the taxi. The transportation in each place has worked out perfectly. Very nice vans and the drivers are polite. We are having a wonderful time. The cruise has been great. The ship is beautiful and I love the staff.…

Wednesday, October 25th 2023
Cruise Planners is the greatest, I wouldn't want to vacation without youWednesday, October 25th 2023
Cruise Planners are efficient, professional and always available to answer questions in a timely fashion.Tuesday, October 24th 2023
During every conversation, Enrico (Rick) makes you truly feel valued. During a previous booking, he called me to notify me of a PRICE REDUCTION on a cruise. To ME, this indicated he CONTINUALLY looks out for the best value for me and THIS is why he's EARNED MY BUSINESS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, September 20th 2023
Amanda did a great job booking our Bermuda Cruise, assisting with securing trip insurance, providing hotel and excursion options!! Though our cruise was rerouted to the Bahamas, due to Hurricane Lee, the trip was fantastic. Beautiful weather, fun snorkeling excursion, enjoyable Port outings, and great on-board activities & entertainment. Thank you so much Amanda for arranging this vacation for us. Carol & Don

–Donald P.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023
Our group of 6 originally planned on enjoying a Bermuda itinerary but Hurricane Lee interfered. Our itinerary was changed to the Bahamas - Nassau, Freeport, Half Moon Bay. Amanda with Cruise Planners was effective in sorting through cruise/excursion changes. Fortunately for the group, we enjoyed sunny weather throughout the week in the Bahamas.

–Robert G.
Wednesday, September 20th 2023
Rick is always easy to work with and looks out for his clients. He makes recommendations without being pushy. Absolutely great to work with!Tuesday, September 12th 2023
Amanda made booking the trip a breeze. She assisted our 12 person party and demonstrated her in depth knowledge, attentiveness, and exceptional customer service from beginning to end. She was readily available to answer any questions and provided necessary updates and reminders to ensure the whole experience went smoothly.

Monday, September 11th 2023
When Hurricane Idalia caused our flights to our Alaska cruise to be cancelled, Enrico came up with a solution that worked out great! We were in Seattle, then on the cruise without any problems. He is very personable and prompt to respond to any inquiries. I have enjoyed working with him for many years.

Monday, September 11th 2023
Enrico has always been a pleasure to work with. When we thought Hurricane Idalia might put a crimp in our travel plans, he came through with a solution, and we made it without any problems. He is always prompt in responding to inquiries.–Maria G.
Sunday, August 20th 2023
They were a great help in making the initial arrangements and with answering all the questions that came up. A lot easier than dealing with the cruise line directly.Thursday, July 27th 2023
Hi Rick,Sorry it took so long to let you know that we had a wonderful time. The ship was great, the food fabulous and the excursions were fun and interesting. The room had everything we needed including comfortable beds. The staff was happy and helpful. Thank you for all of your help. We are already looking forward to another cruise....

Sorry it took so long to let you know that we had a wonderful time. The ship was great, the food fabulous and the excursions were fun and interesting. The room had everything we needed including comfortable beds. The staff was happy and…

Tuesday, July 11th 2023
KarenFinally getting around to sending you a big THANK YOU for all your help planning our Alaska Cruise. Princess was wonderful - so organized and we loved the ship. The medallion is such a great piece of technology. First time we’ve seen anything like that on a cruise ship. We’ve been telling everyone about our trip and lots of people have expressed interest in scheduling an Alaska cruise for themselves. We will certainly pass your contact information along. Thank you again and hope to arrange another vacation with you in the future.
-- Andea, PA

Finally getting around to sending you a big THANK YOU for all your help planning our Alaska Cruise. Princess was wonderful - so organized and we loved the ship. The medallion is such a great piece of technology. First time we’ve seen anything…

Tuesday, June 6th 2023
You are awesome!!!! Thank you so much for all of your assistance!SL, Pennsylvania
Friday, June 2nd 2023
We recently planned our dream Mediterranean cruise and chose Karen Saltarelli at Cruise Planners to make this happen for us. She helped us organize the cruise and additional days on both sides of the cruise. Everything was planned and executed flawlessly. We could not have been more pleased with her cruise recommendation, excursions, hotel recommendations and the transportation that she booked for us. I highly recommend you reach out to Cruise Planners to plan your next trip!Kathy Van, Florida


Saturday, May 27th 2023
Enrico and his team were fantastic. We did not have to do anything but show up and enjoy. He took care of everything and I mean EVERYTHING for us.MJR, Florida
Sunday, April 30th 2023
Hi! Just wanted to email and say we got home from our cruise yesterday and loved it! The room was in a great spot and the booking process was so easy through you. Thanks for helping us have a great cruise. We already want to do another so I’ll definitely be in touch.

Friday, April 28th 2023
Thank you for organizing everything in the goodie bags. Your husband and assistant were excellent…as are you.Kathy V
Monday, March 20th 2023
Great cruise on the Norwegian Joy. Rick is the greatest and extremely helpful in planning our cruise.Friday, March 17th 2023
A Great Big shout-out to Karen & Rick Saltarelli at Salty Breeze Cruise Planners for organizing a wonderful holiday!! Thanks Sooo much !Wednesday, March 15th 2023
Rick;Thanks I had a great time. Can't remember a time better, everything worked like planned. Ready to go again.
Sunday, February 19th 2023
Hi Rick,I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how much everyone enjoyed our trip — many thanks to you! All the accommodations were just as I had expected…the Westgate Resort was particularly lovely and the kids had a great time. The timing of the transfers were perfect. The vehicle was top notch, clean and the driver(s) were both great. And of course, the ship and Disney are amazing. I can’t say enough about the quality; we are already talking about plans for next year! In fact, I’m wishing I would have signed up onboard for the next one.
Thanks again for all your help - I will definitely be in touch going forward :)
R.K.

I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how much everyone enjoyed our trip — many thanks to you! All the accommodations were just as I had expected…the Westgate Resort was particularly lovely and the kids had a great time. The…

Thursday, February 9th 2023
KarenWe want to thank you for everything. We really appreciate you helping us every step of the way to plan this much needed vacation, to a place that has been on my bucket list for ages. We’ll definitely be leaving you an excellent review on Google, and will refer you to anyone we come across who wants to cruise.
A & J, Palm Harbor FL

We want to thank you for everything. We really appreciate you helping us every step of the way to plan this much needed vacation, to a place that has been on my bucket list for ages. We’ll definitely be leaving you an excellent review on Google,…

Wednesday, January 18th 2023
I absolutely loved my Bahamas trip. The food and drinks were great the hotel was very clean .The staff was very friendly very helpful in assisting me. Angela was amazing with booking my vacation for me. I didn't have to do nothing or worry about anything, everything was taken care of. I will use her again. Thank Angela

Monday, January 16th 2023
Hello Rick and Karen,THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! We had an amazing time thanks to YOU. I tell everyone how you made our experience so memorable. Your constant, consistent reliability was exceptional. Again, Thank You.
W & D
Monday, January 9th 2023
This was our very first family cruise. Amanda with Cruise Planners was exceptional in helping us in navigating the best deal, best timeframe for our cruise and gave excellent information on ideal options for dining, drink packages and all the other countless “1st time cruiser” questions we had! We highly recommend Amanda and Cruise Planners for your trip! We are now permanent clients!!

–Jason S.
Tuesday, January 3rd 2023
Thanks so much for all you’ve done for us. Excellent service with a touch of love!Victoria R. - Largo FL
Tuesday, December 13th 2022
Thank You so much the cruise was awesome and we are thinking about doing that same cruise again next yearMonday, October 31st 2022
I was skeptical of a 5 day cruise but it was a nice getaway and had a good time and liked both ports we stopped at.Sunday, October 30th 2022
Enrico was very helpful with helping us book our NCL cruiseWednesday, October 12th 2022
Our most recent experience, Globus tour of Italy, was epic. Would definitely use that tour company again and Jennifer was awesome helping us plan.Monday, October 10th 2022
Rick and Karen are so knowledgable and easy to work with. We have booked several cruises with them and have several friends who have also booked trips and we all agree that Rick and Karen are the best!Wednesday, September 21st 2022
Jennifer held my hand through the entire planning process. She stayed in contact with me up to my departure date and followed up upon my return. She thought of things I would not have, ie stainless steel straws and floaties.Thursday, September 8th 2022
Jennifer made our anniversary cruise a great life-time memory. Seamless travel arrangements and advice. Highly recommend her!Saturday, July 2nd 2022
Super helpful, knowledgeable and reliable! I will always use Angela to help with future vacationsSunday, June 19th 2022
Enrico was always patient, efficient, and friendly. We trusted his knowledge and advice.Thursday, June 16th 2022
I wanted to thank you for making this Alaska cruise a reality for me and Steve - we really enjoyed it! We were bummed that our Sitka and Victoria shore excursions were cancelled, but we absolutely loved the Skagway Scenic Waterfall Adventure and the Best of Juneau excursions. They were wonderful and highly recommend them. Thank you so much for all of your support of our family's questions and issues in planning for this cruise - you were absolutely wonderful and so responsive. You are much appreciated! I would definitely call you again for future cruise travel and would recommend you to any friends that are interested.

Sunday, June 12th 2022
Enrico was wonderful to work with!Friday, May 13th 2022
Amanda did a wonderful job setting up my daily tours while on my trip to Belgium. She really listened to what I was interested in doing and seeing and planned the trip accordingly. And even when I noticed some issues with the bookings of train rides, she stepped up and quickly fixed the problems. She also did the same when my trip to Amsterdam got suddenly cancelled and booked a great beer tour in Belgium to take its place. I would definitely use Amanda again to book future tours and I highly recommend her.

Saturday, May 7th 2022
Angela has planned perfect vacations. For us.–Fran B.
Thursday, April 14th 2022
A huge thank you to Rick and Karen Saltarelli of Salty Breeze Cruise Planners, travel agents extraordinaire, for getting us across the Atlantic on Windstar's Wind Surf sailing ship. This is a complicated trip to plan and execute, especially in today's world. Rick was there every step of the way. It was a tremendous adventure and fabulous experience for us. Here we are in the Azores, our only stop in 14 days at sea. We are looking forward to working with Rick again for our return voyage from Lisbon in the Fall.

Sunday, March 27th 2022
Rick, we had a great time! Scuba diving was awesome! Sharks and all! As always, thanks for your amazing help.- Spencer
Monday, January 17th 2022
Hello Rick!If I could some up this trip in one word! AWESOME! The location was perfect. Staff was amazing. Hunter greeted us at the door and took care of everything from there. We were so close to Broadway (Nashville) to enjoy the night life. Rick you did an amazing job. Thank you so much. I can not wait to go back! I appreciate ever thing you did.

If I could some up this trip in one word! AWESOME! The location was perfect. Staff was amazing. Hunter greeted us at the door and took care of everything from there. We were so close to Broadway (Nashville) to enjoy the night…

Thursday, December 30th 2021
Thank you Enrico & Karen Saltarelli(I love the simplicity of this message - Rick)
Thursday, December 30th 2021
We had a wonderful time. Our butler Noraya was awesome. She stayed on top of everything we needed. Highly recommend her.Monday, November 29th 2021
Rick is an exceptional travel agent. He is informative, insightful and cares a great deal about quality service and experience.Friday, November 26th 2021
Rick is amazing. He is responsive, thorough, and provides great customer service. The app, emails, and mailed paperwork were all helpful to get us ready to travel, which was especially appreciated by some of our group’s first time flyers. I highly recommend Rick.

Thursday, November 25th 2021
Rick made planing a vacation for our family of 8 an amazing experience. We are already planning our next trip with him??Saturday, November 13th 2021
Angela found the perfect trip at a great booking rate! She followed our check in progress, kept us up to date on requirements and promptly Responded to our questions and calls.Saturday, November 6th 2021
Rick was awesome from beginning to end even helped while we were there alleviating a lot of travel stress during these crazy times. Hands down best travel experience!Wednesday, September 15th 2021
Thank you for everything, You are both so awesome. I truly am so glad we found you.CC, Largo FL
Monday, August 16th 2021
Rick and Karen are the utmost professionals. They've helped me and my family with all of our cruise vacations.Monday, August 9th 2021
Amanda was so very detailed at planning our vacation. She even reached out all through the vacation checking in on us to ensure that we were having a great time and if we needed anything! She was truly invested in our trip. I would not use anyone else! Having Amanda as our Travel Planner made our trip better and more memorable than I ever could have planned alone.

–Angel C.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021
Jennifer was so awesome and handled every little detail for our romantic getaway to the Dominican Republic. We had a great time and appreciate Jennifer going the extra mile from arranging transporation to confirming excursions. She was on top of it, responsive and checked in frequently to be sure we had everything we needed. Look no further if you are ready to take the vacation of your dreams!! Jennifer will make it happen.

Wednesday, August 4th 2021
Omg! You all make dreams into reality, Thank you for amazing, amazing experience!Saturday, June 19th 2021
I want to thank you for everything. You have been beyond amazing:) You are officially stuck with us as clients. lol!S.H. Largo, FL
Tuesday, June 15th 2021
Karen,I would like to personally thank you for your dedication and hard work towards making our trip happen, although the trip was canceled. I genuinely feel that you went over and beyond to make sure we were taking care of. If I ever need to travel anywhere, you have my business for life. You are the epitome of getting the job done. Thank you for being one amazing Travel Agent!!
S.N.P. - Jonesboro, GA

I would like to personally thank you for your dedication and hard work towards making our trip happen, although the trip was canceled. I genuinely feel that you went over and beyond to make sure we were taking care of. If I ever need to travel…

Wednesday, June 2nd 2021
Appreciate all your help over the years. And looking forward to more trips coming soon. - HQMWednesday, March 17th 2021
I was very satisfied with the last cruise. Hope it will soon be safe to go again.Wednesday, March 17th 2021
Rick and Karen are very knowledgeable and helpful when planning a trip. They are well travelled which means they speak from experience, not a catalog. They are not just “selling trips”, they are creating lifelong lasting memories for you.Wednesday, March 17th 2021
I love working with salty Breeze Cruise Planners. Always professional, knowledgeable and helpful.Wednesday, March 17th 2021
Our vacation to the Grand Canyon was awesome!! Thank you for a wonderful, memorable experience!!Wednesday, March 17th 2021
The best travel agent I have dealt with.- R. McE
Wednesday, March 17th 2021
I have travelled with Cruise Planners before and when I return to travelling trust them to provide a safe and enjoyable trip. - D. M.Wednesday, March 17th 2021
Karen and Rick are top notch full time travel agents. We would not trust any other agent with our vacations! TheyPlanned an amazing European river cruise for us that was amazing! - Kymberly
Wednesday, March 17th 2021
Salty Breeze Cruise Planners are great partners for your travel and vacation plans. Friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough you can trust your vacation or business event to them.Wednesday, March 17th 2021
Greatly enjoyed cruising to Bermuda on a Norwegian ship. Would repeat it when safe to travel again.Tuesday, November 17th 2020
Enrico, (Rick) did a fabulous job helping us select a resort that met our needs!–Angel F.
Monday, November 2nd 2020
Hi Rick,Wanted to let you know that our trip was amazing!!! We were able to visit, see and do so much. The excursions were fabulous!!!! The accommodations were perfect! We were thankful that the weather was awesome, all the flights were on time and our family enjoyed it all as well.
We took so many pictures! Will select and share on your FB page.
Thank you for everything!
Donna & Gary

Wanted to let you know that our trip was amazing!!! We were able to visit, see and do so much. The excursions were fabulous!!!! The accommodations were perfect! We were thankful that the weather was awesome, all the flights were on time…

Sunday, November 1st 2020
Karen and Enrico.What a year--and it isn't over yet! We are certainly in the covid vulnerable age category; and my husband's 94 year old mother, more so. We now get to be with her on occasion and do want to stay healthy for her sake as well as ours. So-- we are not ready to commit to vacation travel yet but I wanted to thank you for your creative and inspiring communications. I know that the affects of the events of this year have had a serious impact on you and your business and I am very impressed that your emails are so cheerful!! We do hope that you both have stayed well. And we certainly hope to and want to make use of your travel services in the future. Thank you for your handwritten note earlier this year--those of become rather rare--that was most kind of you and appreciated. And in August when the "best of the best" in Tampa Bay were announced, we were pleased that a many others agreed with us about their travel consultants--Congratulations!
Gratefully,
Lynette

What a year--and it isn't over yet! We are certainly in the covid vulnerable age category; and my husband's 94 year old mother, more so. We now get to be with her on occasion and do want to stay healthy for her sake as well as…

Monday, October 19th 2020
Amanda was great to work with! I was looking for a quick, in-state getaway. She offered multiple choices within my budget and paid attention to what was important to me. She delivered beyond my expectations. Thanks for your help, Amanda! My long weekend was exactly what I needed!

–Paula A.
Sunday, October 4th 2020
Amanda is always at the ready to help you with your travel plans. If you had to cancel, postpone or reschedule a trip during the past 6 months, Amanda can help you rebook and reschedule your vacation, cruise, business meeting or family reunion. Using Amanda will not cost you money and she actually may be able to save you both time and money. Do your self and your friends a favor...Give Amanda a call today.

Thursday, September 10th 2020
We are so honored to have been recognized by the Tampa Bay Times with the Best of the Best Peoples Choice Award for our Travel AgencyWednesday, June 24th 2020
And this is why I always book my cruise with you ... thank you for always watching out for me and my friends.Cindy, St Petersburg
Tuesday, April 7th 2020
Hard working and quick responses, highly recommend!Tuesday, April 7th 2020
Hi KarenI wanted to thank you for all of your help and expertise in always looking out for our best interest. I truly appreciate it and am so thankful you recommended the insurance to me. You truly are the best travel advisor and we certainly appreciate all of your guidance that you’ve offered us through the years in helping us plan amazing vacations!
Kymberly, Clearwater FL

I wanted to thank you for all of your help and expertise in always looking out for our best interest. I truly appreciate it and am so thankful you recommended the insurance to me. You truly are the best travel advisor and we certainly…

Tuesday, March 31st 2020
Thank you, Karen, once again for your diligence. You have things well organized. We'll be in touch before the end of the year to reschedule.William, Sarasota, FL
Friday, March 6th 2020
Hi Rick,Just wanted to let you know that we had an amazing trip to Bahamas. The resort was great; food and service excellent and truly spotless clean. We did a Dolphin Encounter which was a lot of fun and a trip to the Straw Market area. It was nice being next to Atlantis as we went to the Casino a few times and enjoyed seeing the yachts at Marina Village.
It's a place I would recommend.
Thank you,
Crystal
(Salty Breeze Cruise Planners message - our client was a guest at RIU Paradise Island)

Just wanted to let you know that we had an amazing trip to Bahamas. The resort was great; food and service excellent and truly spotless clean. We did a Dolphin Encounter which was a lot of fun and a trip to the Straw Market area. It was…

Friday, February 28th 2020
We’re back home and thought I’d drop you a line. We had a great time! All of the transfers were smooth and other than the 1st night, the ocean was smooth too. You did a great job for us! We will be in touch for a longer cruise next year!Thanks again,
Rich & Michele

Thanks…

Wednesday, February 19th 2020
Great vacation. Royal Caribbean once again provided a wonderful experience. Loved the food, service, entertainment and fabulous excursion (booked through our travel agent). Went with two other couples who also had a great time. Amanda with Cruise Planners also booked our great hotel in Cocoa Beach.

–Mom G.
Friday, February 14th 2020
Just wanted to stop by and say thank you!! This trip was completely amazing!! I enjoyed my birthday to the fullest. I appreciate all your help and the girls enjoyed themselves as well. This trip caused for a lot of people to want your information so I hope it’s okay to share your contact info. We can’t wait for the next one! Brazil or Jamaica! Thank you again!! ~ DM, Pennsylvania

Wednesday, February 5th 2020
Amanda was absolutely amazing! She planned my 30th birthday cruise trip to the Bahamas with 12 of my family and friends! It was my first time using a travel agent and now I am going to use her for every vacation I go on! She made everything so easy to plan, she basically does it all! Which is so great and I didn’t have to stress. She was very knowledgeable and communicated, and responded back to all of our questions right away! Kept us updated the whole time before our trip. I had an amazing time with my friends and family all thanks to Amanda planning my birthday cruise! I would definitely recommend her.. 100% !! Thank you again!!

–Kristina W.
Monday, February 3rd 2020
Would never plan a vacation without working with Rick and Karen. They have such a vast knowledge of ships as well as land locations because they have traveled extensively and because they treat your vacation like it’s theirs. Thanks so much for all you do, Rick and Karen!

–Thomas M.
Wednesday, January 22nd 2020
Thank you, Karen,I really appreciate your customer service. You have set us up for a wonderful trip. -- WM, Sarasota
Friday, January 10th 2020
I want to thank you for the great job planning our trip to Italy in September. Everything was perfect, and we were very satisfied.T.H. Seminole, FL
Sunday, December 29th 2019
Karen,We had an absolute blast on the cruise and you were fantastic. Everything was perfect and we wanted for nothing the whole time. Lots of memories and can't wait to do it again. Again thank you so much!!! You are the greatest!!! -- J.L.
Tuesday, December 3rd 2019
Thank you!We had a wonderful time. Ship was wonderful and crew was always pleasant. I would recommend this trip and ship and of course all your help!????
Wednesday, September 25th 2019
Thank you Karen for hooking us up that was an awesome vacation / honeymoon!- AB, Seminole
Thursday, September 12th 2019
Amanda was extremely helpful throughout the entire process! Highly recommended!!Monday, July 29th 2019
I just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your help with our cruise! You did a great job and we had a wonderful time!Thanks for all your input and answering our questions we had. We are so glad we found you and we will definitely call you for the next one!
LS - Seminole, FL

Thanks for all your input and answering our questions we had. We are so glad we found you and we will definitely call you…

Monday, July 1st 2019
Amanda helped us out with our Alaska cruise. She booked us three rooms together and we were able to open up our balconies. We booked our excursions through her and they were amazing. They were smaller groups and a such an intimate experience. Thank you Amanda for making my bucket list trip so wonderful!

Sunday, June 23rd 2019
For our 25 year anniversary, my wife and I decided to go to Europe for the first time. We relied on the knowledge and expertise of Salty Breeze Cruise Planners for some much needed help. I'd like to personally thank Karen & Rick Saltarelli for assisting us with with virtually all of our travel plans including flights, hotel selection, transfers, and sight-seeing excursions. They customized the perfect trip based on our wish-list. Our trip was simply amazing, and as first timers to Europe, they made our trip completely stress-free. As world travelers themselves, their knowledge and expertise was invaluable. I would highly recommend Salty Breeze Cruise Planners if you are planning a trip to Europe. They don't just do cruises! Thanks Karen & Rick. We had a wonderful trip! — Steve Rattner

–Steven R.
Monday, June 10th 2019
We had a great, relaxing cruise! Thanks for your help and the little touches that made it even better, You are definitely our go to person for further travel! Our next goal is a Panama Canal cruise. Not sure we can do it this year, but looking forward to working with you again!- LJ, Seminole, FL


Friday, May 17th 2019
Karen, Thanks for all of the cruise goodies. It was so nice of you to remember us.We love working with you and always know our vacations will be perfect.
SC- Palm Harbor
Tuesday, May 14th 2019
Amanda is amazing! She did research for me and came up with a variety of options in different price ranges, and made appropriate suggestions based on our conversation about my group. We haven't booked just yet but I know I will be using Amanda when we are ready considering she does not charge a fee for her service and it's nice to have a local agent I can call and text with questions and she'll respond quickly. — Julie O

Monday, May 13th 2019
Great time. Thanks so much for the water bottles delivered to our room …tons of fun!!! Thx we will be booking with you on our next vacation. ;))). Angelique ~Monday, May 13th 2019
Thank you for the water!!!! We love our room!!! We love you as our travel agent!~ G.P. Clearwater
Tuesday, May 7th 2019
Amanda has been so great to work with! She has actually booked our last two cruises with Royal Caribbean and has been very thorough with each trip! We are currently working with her now for our next getaway and have sent her several couples who have also used her services. I love the fact that I have her (and ONLY her) to communicate with rather than customer service representatives. It's also great knowing she monitors our cruises for rate reductions and can lower the rate even after we have booked and deposited. That NEVER happened when I booked cruises online! She always gives us great guidance and suggestions based on our interests. She's always available; even nights and weekend to answer our questions which we love. We're so thankful to have found her to do the research for us! The fact that there is no charge for her service makes it a no brainer. I wish I knew the benefit of using a travel agent years ago! Thank you for all of your help Amanda and we can't wait to see where our next vacation takes us.

–Robin R.
Tuesday, May 7th 2019
Thank you for your inclination to detail planning our cruise. We had a wonderful time! We especially appreciated the cake that was sent to our room as well as the supply of water bottles. That was very thoughtful of you. We appreciate all that you did to make our spring vacation a memorable one.KD


Sunday, April 14th 2019
Wow, you've got to be like the best travel agent ever. I'm so glad someone on the nextdoor app recommended you to us. Thanks so much.AW ~ St Petersburg, FL
Thursday, March 21st 2019
I wanted to thank you for the beautiful trip you put together for us. We enjoyed ourselves so much. It was such a nice surprise to come to our room that first evening a find a delicious bottle of wine. Thank you so much.Jennifer & William
Thursday, February 21st 2019
No agent fees, saving time and money, plus plenty of "extras" ... I have to ask why WOULDN'T anyone use Amanda?! No more endless online searching. She is able to find the best price. No more trying to "bundle" hotel, flight, car, resort, excursions. She does all that for you. Whether is land or sea travel, Amanda is knowledgeable and works tirelessly to find the best vacation to suit your desires and needs.I just returned from a cruise she planned for me and a group that included my family and friends. We got onboard credit, a free dining night at one of the ship's luxury restaurants (usually an extra charge), plus discounts on our balcony room price AND goodies delivered to our room daily. If anyone had
a problem, she took care of it so they could enjoy the day. We wouldn't have had any of that had we booked it ourselves.
Amanda is also a certified Sandals expert, so anyone who is planning a destination wedding or honeymoon (or vacation!) needs to talk to her! I have referred her to friends and all have said wonderful things about their experience.
Want to get away? Let Amanda help you "get lost!"


–Tonya L.
Wednesday, February 20th 2019
For the 5th time in a row - Rick and Karen from Salty Breeze Cruise Planners knocked it out of the park. We were well taken care of, our experience on board was superb and we will do it again!!!!–Martha B.
Monday, February 18th 2019
This was our first cruise planned, Amanda had the details need and gave plenty of extra tips too. Amanda is the best!!–Tina N.
Sunday, February 10th 2019
I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how much we enjoyed our Hawaiian vacation and to thank you for planning it so perfectly! So again, thank you so much for planning such a special trip for us. You made a dream come true!M.N. -- Atlanta, GA

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Thursday, November 29th 2018
Amanda is awesome! She helped us plan a semi private excursion to Tulum on our cruise. It was by far the highlight of our trip and was a much better experience then anything the cruise line was offering and at a better price! When you are planning ANY vacation call her! She doesn't charge you for her planning and goes above and beyond to make your vacation worth every penny. Don't use Google or Costco or Sam's use someone who truly cares about your experience and is available to you if anything unexpected happens during your trip. Not just for cruises either! She's helping us to plan for Ireland!

–Dawn M.
Saturday, October 27th 2018
Wow! In less than 48 hours you put together a fantastic holiday for us! I guess it gets easier the more we do this. You know what we want and we have learned to trust what you propose is in our best interest. I am sooo excited now! Thank you!!!LJ
Wednesday, October 24th 2018
This is the second time we have booked a cruise through Salty Breeze Cruise Planners and I would not think of booking through anyone else. Several years ago, before we knew about them, we booked through another company and the customer service we received between the two is like night and day! Rick and Karen's knowledge is outstanding! They helped me find the right ship, cabin, and excursions for our family's time frame and budget. They are absolutely amazing! Talking to Rick and Karen feels like talking to family. I am a very detailed person and ask a lot of questions and they are always so patient with me, quickly responding to any questions I have. They truly go above and beyond in their customer service! I don't usually take the time to write testimonials, but I am doing this because I am so impressed with Salty Breeze Cruise Planners and so thankful for all of their help!

Monday, October 1st 2018
After 3 wonderful weeks, we are home again. As much as we enjoyed New York, Edinburgh and Dublin, the Queen Mary 2 was the best week ever. It was pure luxury—the service, the Britannia Restaurant, the choice of entertainment—everything was superb. The table you booked for 4 by the window was excellent and the food incredible. The ocean was smooth as glass; we had to remind ourselves that we were in the middle of the ocean! We met many interesting people from all over the world—some of whom have made many trips on the QM2. This definitely was the trip of a lifetime. Thank you for planning the cruise for us! We will certainly recommend Cruise Planners Thank you also for the gift credit. You and Rick should definitely book a cruise on the QM2!Thanks, Karen.


Tuesday, September 18th 2018
G Adventures delivered and Italy is beautiful. The accommodations at the Agriturisomo San Alfonso in in Furore were incredible. The owners Nickolai and Michaela and their staff made you feel like it was home. Michaela’s Traditional for the course Italian meals were some of the best food I experienced in Italia. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone. The Capo D’Africa was impeccable and an ideal location walking distance to the metro and many good bars/restaurants. Their continental breakfast was excellent. The Vatican tour was worth it and the transportation was appreciated. The Colosseum tour was informative, but Transportation was not necessary from where I was staying. An incredible trip— Thanks So Much. I will definitely be recommending you to friends.

Monday, August 27th 2018
Amanda helped me plan my engagement trip to Key West which was no easy task because I wanted everything to be perfect. We spent about two weeks deciding the best place to stay and she was very patient and always available to discuss. Amanda asked questions and listened to what I was looking for and was able to find exactly what I wanted. We could not have been happier about the result and will definitely be calling her for our next trip!

–Ryan G.
Saturday, August 11th 2018
If you plan to travel, then plan on working with Amanda at Salty Breeze! No detail is too small , she can help ensure you have a 5 star ?? vacation. Amanda knows what, when, and how to book your trip. She cares about her clients and their needs. Don’t leave your vacation to chance use Amanda for the best professional travel service!

Tuesday, July 31st 2018
Let me share with you the difference between what Amanda does vs your own internet search. My husband and I went on a cruise in May. I did not know Amanda before we booked our cruise but she was still able to help us with our excursion planning. My big goal for the trip was to visit Tulum. She helped us arrange for a small group tour (only 6 people total) of Tulum that included 1 hour guided tour and 1 hour for us to explore Tulum on our own AND at a better price than the cruise line was offering for their crowded 45 minute tour! The guides were great and we learned so much. It was a night and day difference from the excursion we booked on the cruise ship for Grand Cayman. That tour was rushed and was guided by a man we referred to as a drunk uncle (and not the fun one!)Long story short. If you want to have fun and get every dimes worth of entertainment from your vacation trust a pro to help with the planning! Call Amanda she'll make your vacation dreams come true!


–Dawn M.
Thursday, July 12th 2018
Karen, we all wanted to share our appreciation for your hard work and patience, You really duplicated what we wanted for our dream trip to Italy. It was really the best we could have ever asked for. Palm Harbor, FLTuesday, July 3rd 2018
I wanted to just say THANK YOU for your assistance with our vacation. We enjoyed the cruise tremendously and it was much better than I could have imagined. I will definately do it again, and if you ever know of a great deal let me know ????Sunday, July 1st 2018
Thank You Karen! Just in case no one has reminded you today...I want you to KNOW that YOU ARE THE BEST and much APPRECIATED for the work you do!DDR, Sacramento, CA
Saturday, May 12th 2018
We had an absolutely fabulous trip. It was perfect for us!! We loved your recommendation of Yes Hotel, it was a great hotel - so clean, friendly and a great breakfast too. Like you told us, the Civitavecchia hotel was horrible. We should have listened to you!! I left a review on trip advisor. Luckily it was only one night and we were looking forward to the cruise so it really was no issue.Thank you soooo much for all of your help!
L.L.


Wednesday, May 2nd 2018
Thank you so much Karen! The cruise was awesome. We will definitely be booking our next cruise through you again! And thank you for the cake and the water…that just made the cruise kick off that much better when we first got into our cabin and saw it.Brian


Saturday, April 21st 2018
Thank you, thank you, thank you! We LOVE our room. Everything else is amazing. Having a wonderful time.Jelaine
Wednesday, April 18th 2018
I appreciate your time and support on this….you have been awesome since the beginning with helping us book the cruise, offering suggestions, and now with the great backup plan suggestions! We are definitely Salty Breeze customers going forward as you gave us a very strong alternative had this not worked out the way we planned. Thank you again!Brian


Sunday, March 25th 2018
We had an amazing time! It was really nice and our room was awesome! Balcony looking over the pool and lush walkway to the beach, thank you!!!! It was really lovely and necessary - we were very much in need of a little getaway! I still cannot believe it this all-inclusive resort was under $800 per person. No one believed our pricing! My brothers were both interested in your info so you may have some long distance sales coming your way! Thank you for all your help with our last minute trip Amanda!

–Becky G.
Friday, March 16th 2018
Amanda can help if you're thinking of traveling. She works hard to know all she can about your desired destination and transportation, so that your experience is the best it can be. One-to-one service or with groups... I've gotten her help and our trip was so much better for it! Call even if you're curious about traveling. She's super friendly!

–Race W.
Wednesday, January 24th 2018
Rick and Karen are an incredible power team. Their knowledge and years of personal and professional experience in the travel biz make them the p e r f e c t go to for any destination you are considering, OR if you have no clue where you want to go (you just know you need to go now). Don't stress about where, when and what. Just reach out to Rick and Karen! Kind, patient and jovial. So, your vacation truly begins, before you book!

Wednesday, January 24th 2018
Rick and Karen are absolutely great at helping their clients. Very patient and professional. Their knowledge of the many vacation options is incredible. They are not high pressure sales people. They build relationships and trust. They have my vote.Saturday, January 13th 2018
I contacted Amanda to set up our last minute vacation idea that we had and she pulled it all together seamlessly. She was absolutely amazing!! Amanda was able to book us a cruise on the Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas with an ocean balcony view room and take care of all the other things we requested! She went above and beyond to find us even more great deals through booking with our American Express Card. Amanda made this process so easy and was very professional and communicated with us every step of the way! I will definitely use her again and again for any other vacations that we plan. My family had such a blast during this trip! Thank you so much Amanda! ??

–Kelcie J.
Tuesday, December 19th 2017
Hi Rick!! Got the package today!! Thank you so much for your services!! I am highly recommending you to anyone who needs an agent!! You’re awesome!! Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy new year!! ????Sunday, August 27th 2017
Amanda has been my first experience using a travel agent and she was so professional and helpful. We have used her for business as well as personal travel bookings and I couldn't recommend her enough. We will continue to use Amanda in the future!–Rossi R.
Tuesday, July 18th 2017
I am so grateful to have found a travel agent that I know and trust! Thank you, Amanda, for being so timely with responses and delivering such outstanding customer service! You are resourceful, creative, and have a determination that provides me with the peace of mind I need! I appreciate knowing that you are working to help find me and my family the best deal for our destination! Looking forward to Kenya 2018!

–Chickos C.
Monday, July 17th 2017
My husband and I booked a 2018 cruise several months ago directly through Royal Caribbean's website and recently transferred the booking to Amanda. Shortly after the transfer Amanda reached out and was able to lower our total booking cost by more than $200. We also got an added bonus of a $100 on-board credit to use toward any of our purchases on the ship. We'd never booked a cruise through a travel consultant before, but we're happy to see the benefits of doing so now!

–Gretchen G.
Monday, May 22nd 2017
I have been a customer of this travel agency for the past 4 years and I take vacations yearly. Karen and Rick are EXCEPTIONAL individuals that pay close attention to their customers. They provide EXCELLENT service and ensure that you get the best deal available while accommodating ALL of your travel needs. This is the first travel agency experience I have encountered and will be the last. For, I have NO INTEREST in looking any further for anyone else that can fulfill my travel needs. Karen and Rick are the type of people you KEEP around for life!

Monday, May 22nd 2017
Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for helping us plan our vacation to Barbados. We had an amazing time and thoroughly enjoyed Foster's House! The service of the staff was beyond our expectations! We could not have stayed in a better spot or found a better suited home for our anniversary celebration. We thank you so much for all of your help!!

Saturday, December 10th 2016
Dear Rick and Karen,Our sincerest thanks for a job well done in the planning of our European vacation! BRAVO! Everything was seamless from the hotels, the transfers, the airline tickets and the cruise - that you arranged for us.
Everything ran smoothly without a hitch and we truly appreciate your professionalism and planning for a vacation beyond our wildest dreams allowing us to see Switzerland, Germany, France and the Netherlands as well as the Christmas markets.
We are looking at our next European trip for 2018 and will be emailing you soon!
Many thanks,

Our sincerest thanks for a job well done in the planning of our European vacation! BRAVO! Everything was seamless from the hotels, the transfers, the airline tickets and the cruise - that you arranged for us.
Everything ran…

Monday, October 3rd 2016
Using Salty Breeze Cruise Planners should always be step one in your travel planning. Rick has done a great job for me selecting the right venues and getting them booked without a single problem. He will also go the extra mile to make sure not only that the price is right, but the product is right for you!! You'll be in great hands when you book with Rick.

Saturday, October 1st 2016
Thank you so much for all of your help and the wine. We had a great time and can't wait to book another one. Thank you again.Monday, August 29th 2016
Wow!!! We were really looking forward to the cruise but did not realize all the planning that went into it. Rick set us up as a starter in Vancouver, told us the highlights and even where to eat. Getting onto the cruise ship was a no-brainer because of the careful instructions and pre planning given to us by Rick. He even followed the weather and knew when an excursion was cancelled due to rain. Who else would do that? I would recommend SaltyBreeze Cruise Planners to anyone.

–Neil B.
Wednesday, June 15th 2016
We just recently returned from a European cruise on the newest ship in Carnival's fleet, the Vista, and would like to recognize and thank Rick and Karen for all they did to make this trip a fabulous experience for us. All of the arrangements from the airline reservations to the hotel to our stateroom and the ground transfers for our party of eight were well executed and thoroughly planned. We highly recommend Rick and Karen for your travel needs and we look forward to planning our next vacation with them. Gary and Pat

Sunday, June 12th 2016
Hi Rick,Ed and I just wanted to thank you for all your help in planning our European cruise. The flights and transfers and hotel were perfect. It was a wonderful vacation and just wanted to say Thank You!!!
Tuesday, February 16th 2016
Thanks, Rick. You guys outdo yourselves. You provide so much information and are on top of everything. I really appreciate your tireless effort. 😉Thursday, November 5th 2015
Hi RickWell what can I say other than it was absolutely fabulous from start to finish, I was completely blown away by the quality of the ship, the food, the facilities, the accommodation & the service. I would highly recommend the trip & hope to book again in the future. It was wonderful to arrive in the UK without jet lag for a change...
...Thanks again for everything & especially the upgrade which was much appreciated!

Well what can I say other than it was absolutely fabulous from start to finish, I was completely blown away by the quality of the ship, the food, the facilities, the accommodation & the service. I would highly recommend the trip & hope to…

Thursday, October 15th 2015
Karen, I would like to THANK YOU for all your assistance with ensuring this group cruise is a success. You have done an exceptional job in making sure everyone's needs were met. Thank you for all your assistance and patience... You are truly APPRECIATED!Thursday, August 20th 2015
“Thanks very much! We can't thank you enough for all the great advice! Everything was so wonderful!Thursday, August 20th 2015
Thank you so much for the delicious cake and the water! The cabin was beautiful and the spa was great. I wouldn’t have been able to find this vacation on my own. Thank you so much.Wednesday, June 10th 2015
Karen,Thank you for all you did to make our trip so great! Everything has been fantastic! We absolutely loved the tour guide you found for us! She was amazing, & is now our friend! Off to Florence tomorrow.
Thursday, May 14th 2015
We had a wonderful cruise and it was everything we we hoping for and than some! The weather started off a bit unknown of a tropical storm, but overall it couldn't have been better.Thank you for all the time and effort you put forth toward our 8th Annual Girls trip. As well as the additional cabin credits and they say the wine was very good!!! I am sure Sam will share some of the pictures with you.
Again, thank you Karen!!!
A Happy Cruiser!!
Kathy N

Thank you for all the time and effort you put forth toward our 8th…

Sunday, March 22nd 2015
We had a fabulous trip!Thank you again for all your help as always!
Cheers, Michele D.
Tuesday, February 10th 2015
Hi Rick…Just want you to know we had a great time on our cruise! ...... Your suggestion for Cozumel was just what we wanted! The Alamo guys were great, the Jeep was in great condition (like new!), the whole day was perfect! We headed to the lighthouse and Punta Sur. We snorkeled there and it was beautiful, not so crowded and very clear. The restaurant, Peppito’s was right on the beach and the waiter served us in our beach chairs!
Thanks again for your outstanding service! We really enjoyed the trip.
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Just want you to know we had a great time on our cruise! ...... Your suggestion for Cozumel was just what we wanted! The Alamo guys were great, the Jeep was in great condition (like new!), the whole day was perfect! We headed to…

Thursday, September 4th 2014
THANK YOU for your EXCEPTIONAL. services...you will be my travel agent for life. 😉 Good thing is my kids are now all older and I recently got married so, my traveling adventures have just begun... take care and I will remain in contact with you both!

Tuesday, August 5th 2014
Hello Rick,My family and I had a great time on the cruise. The cabin was large and comfortable for all four of us (the kids did not have any problem; they each had their own beds).
Overall, it was a very good experience and we thank you very much for all of your help and advice; you truly are the expert in your field.
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My family and I had a great time on the cruise. The cabin was large and comfortable for all four of us (the kids did not have any problem; they each had their own beds).
Overall, it was a very good experience and we thank you very…

Sunday, June 15th 2014
Rick,Everything was perfect, we had a great time! the excursions were amazing!!! We enjoyed our selves very much!!!
Thanks for everything. Look forward to contacting you again on future cruises!
Friday, May 16th 2014
Rick and Karen were so patient with me as my crazy family tried to coordinate schedules and financial needs for a holiday cruise. I have booked my own cruises in the past. I know now that it pays to have a professional take care of the leg work. Their knowledge of the different ships and ports was invaluable. I know it's going to be the perfect cruise for all of us, from my 10 year old niece to my 74 year old mom! Thanks so much guys!

–Laura F.
Tuesday, May 13th 2014
KarenThanks very much! We can't thank you enough for all the great advice! Everything was so wonderful!!
Thanks again; have a great week!
Sunday, May 11th 2014
Hi Rick,The trip was wonderful! We had perfect weather...no rain at all. The Inside Passage is beautiful and we loved each port we stopped at. The food was superb.. what a selection!
Thank you so much for booking the trip for us and helping with all our travel needs. We all had a really great time.

The trip was wonderful! We had perfect weather...no rain at all. The Inside Passage is beautiful and we loved each port we stopped at. The food was superb.. what a selection!
Thank you so much for booking the trip for us and helping with…

Sunday, May 11th 2014
Our expectations were very high and they were exceeded by this trip. We had such a wonderful time and will be doing more cruises with you as our travel agent in the future. Thanks, Rick, for everything.(shortened for content)
Sunday, May 11th 2014
Trip was great. Thank you so much for all your efforts to get us that good package. Ship is very clean and crew is always staying on top of things. Food was great. Alaska is truly wilderness. Weather was very good.Thanks again,
Monday, March 17th 2014
Just a quick note to let you know we had a great time on the Carnival Breeze! Nice ship, good weather, great cruising with friends. Now heading north for what one of my boys has called "a 24 hour trip back to reality."Monday, March 17th 2014
Thank you so much for the credit on our account and everything was splendid. The cove balcony was super and a good suggestion... ...Will recommend you to everyone.Monday, March 17th 2014
This was my first cruise, and I was quite apprehensive about it all. I was pleasantly surprised by how big the rooms were, how royally we were looked after in our rooms.The dining experience was always fun. I miss being serenaded by Constantine at dinner time! As I was telling Rob all about it last night, he was happy for me that I had experienced such a fun time!
Thank you for making it all work so smoothly and thank you so much for your help in making our trip such a treasured memory!

The dining experience was always fun. I miss being serenaded by Constantine…

Thursday, February 6th 2014
Thank you, best way, by far to have a marriage retreat!! Such beautiful people work on Carnival!Saturday, January 25th 2014
Karen! Thank you so much for Welcome Home note. We are definitely glad to back with our babies. However, we had a great time on the Carnival Fantasy. Service and accomodations were great. I loved the dinner service. We were lucky to have great weather most the time so I actually got some sun. :-)I would definitely take another cruise. You helped us be very prepared for every aspect of the trip. You were a vaulable asset to the whole experience, from start to finish.
Thanks again.
Christina


Thursday, December 26th 2013
Hi Karen and Rick!Thank you so much for your card and the generous gift card!! We just received it:) We recommended you because you are so helpful and knowledgeable. We'll keep doing it!!! Happy New Year!
Wednesday, November 13th 2013
Hi Karen. We will soon begin the last leg of our amazing trip. Have loved every minute. We have said many times you were so helpful in the planning and thought of things we never would have. Thank you so so much.Wednesday, October 16th 2013
We thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. They were so organized and efficient. The short stay in Switzerland was fantastic. I think with the small groups you really get a chance to meet some great people. Once again many thanks.....Friday, August 16th 2013
I want to thank Tonya for putting me in contact with Salty Breeze Cruise Planners!! Karen was beyond helpful today. If you are looking to go on a cruise in the future, please please give this company your business! Again, thank you so much Karen for all your help, and I will definitely spread the word about you guys!!

Monday, July 15th 2013
Thanks for the email. Let me just say that you did a fantastic job! Really, everything was perfect. Thank you for the wine in our room, it was a very pleasant surprise. You did a fantastic job recommending expeditions for us, as we really enjoyed them. The cruise overall was great, the ship was beautiful, and we were able to meet other honeymooners. The weather was very good, and the islands did not disappoint.Again, you did a fantastic job with everything. I will be passing along your information to anyone I know looking to book a cruise, as well as using you for any future cruises we may take.


Wednesday, April 24th 2013
(Karen) It was a lucky day for all of us when you and Rick got into the travel business. And without FB I would have known nothing about your new business! Thanks so much for everything so far!Thursday, March 28th 2013
“I wanted to have a very special family vacation this year. I contacted Rick and Karen about what I was trying to accomplish. Rick took a great deal of time to listen to the variety of things I wanted to have available so everyone in my family would enjoy themselves. Rick and Karen carefully selected the best cruise option and made sure I received the best deal available. We are all very excited for our upcoming cruise! I highly recommend Salty Breeze Cruise Planners for any of your travel needs!â€

Tuesday, March 5th 2013
Thank you Karen! I enjoyed the cruise tremendously and had a wonderful time on the ship and off. I ate more than my fill of delicious food and enjoyed the sight seeing on our port stops.Looking forward to booking again!!!
Thanks,
Friday, March 1st 2013
Hello Karen;The trip was fabulous!! I am ready to go again. Relaxing, entertaining and lots fun.
Thanks so much for all your help.
Marilyn (Orlando)
Tuesday, November 27th 2012
This is a special note of thanks to Karen & Enrico Saltarelli of Salty Breeze Cruise Planners for such dilligent effort in making sure that we would be safe in Boston Harbor as Hurricane Sandy was arriving to greet us for our 14 night cruise to the Carribean (yes, from Boston)! We were beyond concerned as to what wouldbe happening and Karen and Rick were constantly calling and emailing us and R.C. to check on the status of the trip. We stayed in the harbor until it was safe to leave -- we had an incredible beautiful cruise -- the people we met, the staff that served us, the programs and entertainment provided were all top notch and I enjoy the cd each day as I drive to my office of one of the groups that played in the centrum each evening. I have travelled around the world for many years as those of you who know me can attest to and I would like to say that this has been one of my most pleasant experiences thanks to the care taken for us by Karen and Rick. From the first moment I called to book this trip I knew we would be well taken care of. If you are looking for a great professional team that knows what "customer service" is all about -- you just simply have to call them to book your next cruise! 888-332-8202 Our photos will follow soon - and maybe we will meet you on our next cruise ! We continue to meet new travelmates on each one!


–Helena D.