Customer Testimonials
Journey to Italy with Family
The trip she planned for my family was perfect. I was very specific as to what I wanted to do and she made it happened. We wanted to go to a small village in Solopaca, Italy on our way to the Amalfi coast. I wanted to go to the village in which my grandmother was born to have the experience of a lifetime. It began with a family owned restaurant who prepared a special meal just for us. So many hugs, great food, wine and most of all love in their hearts. The beginning of trip we enjoyed private guides, private transports in Rome. Off to Amalfi coast in which the hotel was spectacular in Sorrento as well as the hotel in Rome. The highlight was the cooking class. It was farm to table everything homemade and home grown. Every tour guide, every venue, every driver all perfect. Every trip you have ever planned for me was perfect. I thank you from the bottom on my heart. You made my lifelong dream come true.
Phyllis, P, Langhorne PA
First time River cruising
Dear Rose,
Just a quick note to thank you for making our trip stress free.
We had an amazing trip! The weather was perfect! The food was delicious!
I highly recommend the Douro River Cruise. As a whole, there were some excursions we feel should not be missed, namely, Historical Quinta: Unveiling Wine’s Rich Heritage and Fall in Love with Salamanca.
I’ve been home only 36 hours and have already been looking at the other cruises.
Veronica,J,Andover,MA
Client Appreciation
Rose. Thank you for all of your help.
Since we do not know what out travel needs will be going forward, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for all of your hard work to date in the past several years. You have consistently pieced together what we needed, saved us money, and have often given us new ways to think about travel issues. In addition, you are a hard-working person, a thoughtful person, a pleasant person to work with, and, best of all, a good person. It has been our good fortune to know you. Travel Leaders is lucky to have you.
Best wishes for continued success in your important work.
Ray and Gina F ,Newton ,MA
Croatia our Way
Thank you for the wonderful planning and support you did for our vacation in Croatia. We loved our hotels and tour guides. Each tour guide was an expert and made out trip much more enjoyable. Our hotels were terrific and the perfect choice, particularly the hotels in Plitvice and Dubrovnik. We loved the concierge and the app. It made the experience much less stressful and convenient.
We look forward to working with you in the future!
Maureen and Kevin B, Belmont MA
40th Anniversary trip to Italy
We are home, and I must say it ranks right up there with my most favorite vacations! Everything was perfect, and you made our every adventure so easy. We didn’t even have to think about it. The drivers you work with really put a cherry on the top. They were so patient while we did our wine tours, and both stopped at other places along the way to see other sites. It was so nice not dealing with the stress of driving. All of the drivers picked us up early and prompt. The hotels were both over the top with great rooms and service. The wine tasting were informative and elegant. Lucca was the best and everything we remembered. I had been visualizing this whole trip for many months before the process of booking anything started, and I can say it turned out exactly how I saw it. So Thank You for helping to make our dreams come true.
Barbara and John D, Havana FL
Family Vacation to Ireland with Cie Tours
Wonderful trip. Rose met with me and my sister and planned the perfect trip from touring Ireland to visiting family. We stayed in great hotels and our coach driver was Awesome.
We learned more about Ireland, had unbelievable weather and a great visit with family! Dingle was fabulous! We had a memorable visit and have some beautiful scenic sights from all our tour stops. The town of Adare and the Dunraven Hotels perfect. Quiet, peaceful atmosphere, interesting history and quite picturesque!
Thank you for helping us with this unforgettable trip.
Diane
Diane B, Brighton,MA
Egypt and Nile Cruise
Just got back from our Egypt trip and had to write you a note with a big THANK YOU. All the travel arrangements went beautifully, the properties where we stayed were first-rate and the sites we visited awe-inspiring.
I think the extra days could have been challenging for the guides but Abercrombie & Kent and Kensington did a great job of finding things off-the-beaten-track for us to see. The experience was much more intimate .
We've used Rose for a few trips and have found that her level of service and the quality of her recommendations has always exceeded what we expected. In this case, pulling together multiple tour companies to handle different phases of the itinerary worked without a hitch and helped us see things not normally included with a shorter visit. We couldn't have managed the multiple airline schedule changes and cancellations without her able help.
Joe and Linda T, Wilmington, DE
Hawaii our Way
Our experience with Rose was exceptional. Rose was very attentive to what we were looking for and what our style was when it comes to traveling. She offered multiple packages at different prices to fit our range which was helpful to see. Rose has expert knowledge of traveling to Hawaii and what to do/ where to stay. We stayed the majority of the trip in Maui and Kauai at the Hyatt hotels and couldn't have been happier with the hotel choice. They are truly beautiful hotels and first class when it comes to their service. You will be beyond pleased with the resort environment of these two hotels, especially their pools, beaches, location, golf courses, dining options, and hotel services. Planning a honeymoon or long trip (2 weeks) can be stressful with everything that goes into it. Rose planned everything for us from flights, hotels, excursions, transportation to and from the hotel/airport, rental cars, etc. We truly didn't have to lift a finger and that was the best part.
Andrew and Cristian M, Boston, MA
Hawaiian Honeymoon
This is our third time booking a trip with Rose! She takes the stress out of any trip planning process. When choosing a destination for our honeymoon Rose helped us feel confident in our plans. In the days leading up to the trip when there was some uncertainty about travel to the state of Hawaii, she offered to check in with clients who had just returned from Hawaii to help allay any fears. She ensured that every logistical detail was covered from accommodations and car rental to excursion recommendations. A big highlight of the trip was a snorkeling excursion to Hanalei Bay in Maui that was a recommendation of Rose. We were fortunate to have a smaller group for this and our guides were able to give us some extra attention, which was great as first-time snorkelers. Doing your own research can be overwhelming but Rose helps narrow it down to make decisions easier. Rose recommends things she’s experienced in her own travel, so you can trust if Rose is recommending it, then it’s the best!
Jason and Alyssa C ,Medford MA
A Dream Honeymoon to Italy and Greece 2021
Rose is amazing! Our honeymoon plans were ambitious and challenges were compounded by the pandemic, but Rose was there every step of the way and worked tirelessly to make sure all of our plans remained intact and travel was smooth. Leading up to our trip our flights were cancelled by the airline multiple times (one airline even folded!), but Rose stayed in communication with us and was able to protect us on the cancelled flights, and rebook us on very convenient and comfortable flights. I don't know what we would have done without her! On top of that, our hotel accommodations were spectacular, and the tours and activities she booked were excellent. Thank you Rose for helping make our honeymoon unforgettable!
Bill and Kate, Boston MA
Hawaii Honeymoon Success!
Rose is such a joy and pleasure to work with! She most recently planned my honeymoon to Hawaii. My husband and I were so busy with wedding planning that we didn't have much time to do research on places to stay, visit, dine, etc. Rose took the stress out of all of this planning and organized and planned a honeymoon we will truly never forget. Rose knew we were on a budget but that we also wanted to truly enjoy ourselves after all of the stress of planning our wedding. She took consideration of all of our requests and thought of things we would not have without her. The accommodations she made for us were unbelievable and we never wanted to leave! Rose is extremely knowledgeable as she has been working as a travel agent for many years. Her experience shows as she provides extensive feedback on different locations, hotels, restaurants, etc, and is always honest! Rose provides upbeat energy while making herself readily available to help. We cannot wait to use her for future trips!
Stephanie and John S,Waltham MA
Group Travel to Italy
I have been working with Rose for a few weeks now, planning a trip to Rome and Sorrento for eight family/friends and it has been such a wonderful experience, I had to find someone to whom I can sing her praises. I 'met' Rose through a google search and I'm so happy I went with my reaction to her online profile/picture which seemed like a friendly caring person. And she is! She listens, she adjusts, she persists, she explains, she does a wonderful job of providing service in a professional and friendly manner. We've changed our minds, changed our cities, changed our times and she's unflappable. She has managed to get us on a well priced trip that includes the tours and free time. During the process, she has fielded calls from almost everyone in the group and each has told me how great she was on the phone. We are so excited and we feel like we have been working with someone who's a friend, not a stranger at all.
You should be proud to have Rose on your team!
Mary D from Milton, MA
Luxury Cruise Client Testimonial
Just got back from a Windstar cruise that began in Singapore and stopped in Malaysia and Thailand. The cruise was marvelous. The crew on the Star Pride was attentive, friendly, and professional-and the food was, to say the least, excellent. The best part of the trip, however, was Rose Cacciatore, our trip adviser from Travel Leaders. She did the worrying for us and made a complicated trip simple. Rose recommended the right travel insurance, booked flights on Singapore Air. She also arranged excellent private tours in Singapore with Trails of Indochina, a superb company. In short, we have Rose to thank for a trip that we will always remember.
. Stephen and Delaine M, Lower Gwynedd, PA
Great trip to Italy!
We returned from the most amazing two-week visit to Italy and wanted to thank you for planning such a memorable trip. Every detail of the trip was seamless and we were able to just sit back and thoroughly enjoy each destination including Rome, Florence, Venice and Positano. The hotels were outstanding and in such great locations. The private tours/drivers is the absolute way to go! The drivers and private tours allowed us to get so much more out of the trip. We bypassed the long lines at all the major sights. The train system with assigned seats was a comfortable, easy way to travel between cities. At each destination the driver was waiting to take us to our hotel in that city. We never had to wait for the driver or worry that we would not be picked up.
The drivers and guides went above and beyond to accommodate every request. We would not have learned or experienced so much of Italy without the private tours/drivers. We can't wait to plan our next destination with you!
The White Family, Cambridge MA