Lucie Villones, Travel Agent in Elk Grove, CA

Lucie Villones

Elk Grove, CA Travel Agent
Super Agent

Lucie Villones

Elk Grove, CA · 20 Years of Experience

Destiny Travel Services, an aff. of Dugan's Travels, an independent agent with Dugan's Travels, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(15)
100% Recommended
Lucie has planned 3 cruises for us now and we very much enjoy working with her. She takes great care of us at every stage... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Aruba, Ireland, Cabo San Lucas, Caribbean, Florence

Interests:

All Inclusive, Bachelorette Parties & Girlfriend Getaways, Cruises, Bachelor Parties, Beach Vacations

Suppliers:

Europe Express, Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt, Princess Cruises®, Celebrity Cruises, CIE Tours

About Me

Agt Specializing in Cruises, Family Vacations +

I've been in the travel business for almost 20 years. I provide personalized service and specialize in Cruises (ocean and river), family vacations, reunions, Disneyland vacations, destination weddings, couples' getaways and much more! I am very user-friendly! More recently, I have gained expertise in assisting clients with limited mobility and other needs to continue seeing the world.

My Travel Specialties

"Cruises, Families and Groups" Specialist

"Cruises, Families and Groups" Specialist
I have been a travel agent since 2006.  I specialize in providing personalized service to my wonderful clients.  I primarily book cruises (ocean and river), trips to Europe, family travel of various types, including all-inclusive resorts and other dream vacations for retirees.  Additionally, I bo...Read More ▶

Beach trips (Family, Girls' Getaways, +)

Beach trips (Family, Girls' Getaways, +)
I became a travel advisor in 2006 because I love travel. Additionally, I love to assist others with wonderful experiences and great vacations.  I provide personalized service with the intent to always give you the experience you are looking for.    I specialize in all-inclusive land packag...Read More ▶

Cruises or land packages to Europe

Cruises or land packages to Europe
In my (almost) 20 years in the travel industry, I have traveled to Europe and booked over 50 clients on wonderful vacations to such great places as Italy, Scotland, Ireland, Greece, England, Germany, Austria, Turkey, Amsterdam and many other places.  I take care of flight, hotels and/or cruises, ...Read More ▶

Cruise expert +

Cruise expert +
I have cruised myself extensively.  I've participated in multiple ship inspections of cruise ships with cruise lines such as Virgin Voyages, Holland America, Celebrity, Princess, Norwegian and Carnival that I have not personally cruised on, in order to increase my knowledge of these ships.  I hav...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
15 reviews
100% Recommended
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April 2017 Experience
Reviewed By JimK - Sacramento, CA | Traveled to Caribbean
Lucie has planned 3 cruises for us now and we very much enjoy working with her. She takes great care of us at every stage of the process. When we are looking for a cruise, Lucie sends us several suggestions and helps us select the cruise we will especially enjoy. Lucie knows I like Pilates classes and we both enjoy fine wines. When she makes our reservations, Lucie is very careful to confirm the cruise we want, the room number we want, and the shore excursions we want before she confirms with the cruise operator. During the time between our reservation and departure, Lucie keeps us updated on special offerings as they become available from the cruise operator and she watches that the price of our cruise stays the same, in case it drops and she can get us a better deal. Before departure, Lucie sends us preprinted luggage tags, boarding passes and a fun package of useful travel items. We recommend Lucie and know you will enjoy working with her.
Lucie Villones responded
"Thank you so much for the kind words. My job, as a travel professional, is to minimize your work and to find the best vacation available for you. I am also an advocate, when necessary. If I have accomplished these tasks, then I have been successful. It has been my pleasure working with you and I look forward to serving you again in the future. Lucie "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our Sister vacation
Reviewed By Debmark - Galt, Ca | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Lucie was FABULOUS! From my initial call with her to the very end, she responded to every inquirey within minutes! She went out of her way to search the best flights, times, hotels, everything! We were meeting my sister (who lives in Iowa) in Mexico. Lucie went the extra mile to ensure everything for our reunion would be perfect! Knowing Lucie was taking care of everything, freed up an immense amount of time for me to concentrate on daily life. Even after everything was booked, we thought we may want to leave a day earlier than thought. Lucie was on it! She looked at all possibilites for us to change when she really did not have to do all that extra work. This was a special vacation for us, as it would be the first to share with my new found sister! Lucie went above and beyond to make sure it was a memorable, special vacation! I would recommend Lucie to anyone who asks for assitance with travel, I know we will definitely use her services again!
Lucie Villones responded
"Thank you. It was a pleasure working with you. I appreciate the kind words! I look forward to working with you again in the future. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Epic Voyage on Windstar Cruises
Reviewed By Robin & Dave - Lincoln, CA | Traveled to Tahiti ~ French Polynesia ~ South Pacific
Lucie has been our agent on multiple cruises. She is patient when dealing with our many questions. She does all the research and gives us all of our travel options. At time of travel, she has everything we need in an organized folder. We appreciate Lucie’s experience and attention to detail that makes our travel so easy!
Lucie Villones responded
"Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. I want to make sure you know how much I have appreciated your loyalty over the years. This last cruise especially, was the cruise of a lifetime and I am so glad you two (with your associates) enjoyed everything. I hope to have the opportunity to assist you with many more wonderful vacations! "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Many Future Trips
Reviewed By Alex - Chico, Ca | Traveled to Disneyland ~ California ~ USA
I have worked with Lucie now on 3 different trips, a cruise out of Long Beach, a cruise out of Jacksonville, Fl and lastly and most recent a week spent at Disneyland. Lucie gives you options, works within your budget and helps find you the best deal. She is also very easy to work with and is always quick to answer any questions you may have or double check things with you.
Lucie Villones responded
"Alex, thank you very much for your kind words. I look forward to working with you on your next adventure. Please let me know when you are ready! "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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2026 Princess Cruise from Peurto Rico
Reviewed By MikeC - Granite Bay | Traveled to Caribbean Sea | At Sea | At Sea
We had the best travel agent. Lucie planned the trip for us with amazing expertise. We planned this trip 18 months in advance and Lucie made sure we were apprised of all changes along the way. The airline booking was changed to a time when we couldn't leave and she worked tirelessly to get the right flights for us. The hotel Lucie booked in San Juan was amazing. The Fairmont El is really nice and the beach is adjacent to the hotel. She arranged all transfers from the airport to hotel, hotel to ship and back to the airport completely flawless. We went with family who booked their trips separately and Lucie was able to coordinate all the reservations. We have used Lucie in the past to book trips and we received the same high quality service each time.
Lucie Villones responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words! Your comments are truly appreciated! There are so many options nowadays for booking travel and your continued loyalty and support means so much to me! I look forward to assisting you again in the future. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
A Honeymoon Wishes Agent provides the only full service honeymoon registry for couples that expect a higher standard for their wedding.
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    I have been in the travel industry for almost 20 years.  Throughout this time, I have cruised extensively on Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Virgin Voyages, Holland America, Norwegian, Disney and Princess.  I have also toured various cruise ships with cruise representatives in order to increase my knowledge of individual cruise lines.  In ...
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