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Nicole was very thorough and helpful throughout the process. We were very happy with her flexibility and willingness to customize.

Nicole made planning our vacation simple. I will definitely be contacting her to plan our next adventure.

She returned emails promptly, was knowledgeable about my travel destination, and modified our trip to fit our budget.

Nicole was a huge help in planning our honeymoon to Italy!! She is very detail oriented in making sure to plan the perfect trip to fit your preferences. She answered all of our questions in a timely manner and made suggestions for different activities for each place. It truly was a trip of a lifetime and Nicole made sure every detail was covered.

We recently had an excellent experience with Nicole Gilbert from My Vacation Lady. We began working with her in 2020 as we were planning a Spring Break trip which was ultimately canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nicole made sure we received all our refunds and was thoughtful about communicating updates to us as they were received. 

Naturally, we reached out to her again as we prepared to travel to Puerto Rico for a wedding. Nicole sent us many options for excursions and we were able to select the best ones for our family. She was especially helpful at the end of our trip when we needed to leave a day early, due to a family emergency. What could have been a stressful process, was taken care of easily with her expertise. 

I would recommend working with her as a travel agent, as she is very knowledgeable and professional. We will continue to use her services for our future

Simply the BEST! Nicole is awesome and we would definitely recommend 1,000%!

Very professional; very responsive

Cory and I had a wonderful time on the trip, perfectly curated by Nicole. It was so lovely to have peace of mind during our transfer from city to city, that it was all taken care of. Each tour was amazing, and we cannot wait to book another trip with Nicole. Thank you!

The framework for our trip was an idea for a gift I wanted to give my husband for his 60th birthday. A life long WW2 buff, he had always wanted to visit the Churchill War Rooms in London and wanted to visit the historical sites of Normandy. Nicole took these ideas and expanded on them telling us we HAD to visit Mont St. Michelle. In London we not only visited the Churchill War rooms but experienced High Tea at Kensington Palace and visited Westminster Abby. We also toured the Tower of London. Leaving London, Nicole booked a private tour of Normandy in an original WW2 jeep. Our guide made the experience totally immersive. We felt what it must have been like to be an 18 year old GI making their way up the beaches of Normandy and through the French countryside. It was an experience of a lifetime. Also as huge Disney fans, we figured while we were in France we should visit Disneyland Paris (we’ve been to Paris 2X before and had seen all of the cultural sites that we wanted to see so we wanted to have some mindless fun…please don’t judge ??!). Given the number of places we wanted to visit, we needed to move around A-LOT! Nicole had every single detail covered. Planes, trains and automobiles…every single step was covered! It truly was a trip of a lifetime and we plan on doing more in the future using Nicole Gilbert and Your Next Vacation with My Vacation Lady!

My husband and I just returned from our first visit to Italy and Sicily. Nicole planned a ten day trip for us that exceeded our expectations. We visited Sorrento, where we stayed as our home base for the majority of our trip. Nicole planned excursions for us to the Amalfi Coast, The Isle of Capri, pizza making class as well as Pompei. We also visited Taormina, Sicily. We toured a winery and feasted on an authentic Sicilian lunch. We enjoyed another cooking class where we accompanied the chef to a local produce market to select the day’s ingredients, and again, dined on the delectable dishes we prepared. The hotels Nicole selected for us were luxurious and comfortable and their staff members were extremely accommodating and welcoming. Our rooms in both hotels had breathtaking views and were very comfortable. Nicole provided all transfers to and from the excursions and the airports in Italy and Sicily. These commutes were executed seamlessly. We never had a moment of anxiety. The transportation company’s drivers were polite and professional. The highlight of our trip was a last minute trip to Montalbano, Sicily. We contacted Nicole from Taormino and asked if she could arrange this visit so that I may see Montalbano, the village of my ancestors. She worked diligently to make this trip happen. Nicole was able to book the driver/tour guide that we requested. Our driver, Alessandro, had even taken time to research my family’s surname within the village before he picked us up. We were so grateful to have been able to walk the village streets of my ancestors, three generations before me. If you are considering a trip to Italy, let Nicole be your guide. Her expertise and professionalism are remarkable.

We used Nicole to help plan our honeymoon to Greece, and she was absolutely amazing from start to finish. She took care of everything flights, hotels, transfers, ferry tickets so we could just relax and enjoy the trip. We started in Athens and then traveled to Mykonos, Crete, and Santorini, and every part of the trip went smoothly. The hotels she picked were perfect for us, and her recommendations for things to do and see in each place really made the trip special. We felt totally taken care of and would 100% use her again for future travel. Thanks, Nicole!

Nicole was so easy to work with and met all of our needs. Our vacations went smoothly from start to finish. We won't go on vacation without her services!

detailed planning from transportation to location of hotels,scheduling of outings and answering questions everything ran in sync!

As a couple over 70, my wife and I have had relationships with several travel agents. Nicole Gilbert is a person recommended by my daughter and son in law was clearly above and beyond any other agent we have ever used. Attention to detail was meticulous. Communication with the agent was flawless and never an issue. Tour guides excellent knowledge of history, museums and cities. was able to by pass many length lines. Drivers for pickups were prompt and courteous. Hotel choices were quiet, clean, and with excellent service.

This was our first experience with Nicole. We started with a relaxing conversation where she asked us to describe what we hoped for from this trip. An excellent listener, Nicole created an absolutely amazing, stress free itinerary that came together each day perfectly! Every destination fit us like it was planned for us by an old friend.

Working with Nicole Gilbert was a great experience. Two of my friends planned their honeymoons through her so she came highly recommended! We had an absolutely amazing time on our Honeymoon, and we can't thank Nicole enough for all that she did to make it smooth, easy, and memorable for us. We absolutely loved our time in Positano, Le Agavi hotel was our favorite place to stay by far! The concierge was so helpful in getting some dinner reservations and even a reservation at one of the beach clubs, which we really enjoyed! Sorrento might have been our favorite part of our entire Italy leg of the trip; the town, the people, and the food were incredible! We especially enjoyed our hotel rooftop bar. We also really loved the day boat trip to Capri, it was so much fun! We want to go back and stay in Capri next time! Finally, Rome was fantastic but HOT! We did a lot of sightseeing before we made our way back home, and indulged in lots of pasta and wine!!!

Attentive, thoughtful, and detailed oriented.

Working with Nicole was great! When we started the planning phase for our 2 weeks in New Zealand she really listened. She was also very organized in communicating the planning, paying, and following up. We just got back and had the vacation of a lifetime!

Nicole has been so amazing and so helpful in planning our honeymoon. We just had our honeymoon June 2023. We decided to go to Amalfi Coast in Italy and Santorini, Greece. I was nervous because I have never been to either locations so I was unsure of what to plan. From our first consultation I knew Nicole would be the best fit. She made me feel so comfortable and listened to exactly what my husband and I wished for our honeymoon. She had a detailed outline of what each day would entail. I just have to say it was THE BEST TRIP OF OUR ENTIRE LIVES. We had the best time and the food recommendations were out of this world. My husband and I are huge foodies and Nicoles recommendations did not disappoint. We cant wait to go back! we had zero issues on this trip and she made herself available in case we needed help which was a huge relief. Nicole made our honeymoon an unforgettable experience and I am forever grateful for her. She will forever plan our future trips!!!!

We are 2 couples who didn't know where to begin planning our vacation. We contacted Nicole only about 6 months before the dates we wanted to travel. Even with the short fuse, she took us on and was always quick to respond. We had one major special request that was a tour of the Triumph Motorcycle Factory in Hinckley, UK. The factory is off the beaten path but Nicole arranged our vacation to incorporate this attraction perfectly.

Everything went smoothly with transfers, hotel check-ins and tours. The tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly. In hindsight I would have booked a few MORE tours as Nicole had suggested.

All in all a great trip!

She is very attentive, pays attention to detail and provided us with the best tours we have ever experienced. Every activity, cruise, excursion and recommendations were EXCEPTIONAL. All the tours we did had friendly staff and all very accommodating.
We hired Nicole to help plan our honeymoon. We visited 4 countries and multiple cities. This experience will live in our hearts and memories forever !!! Thank you Nicole for planning the trip of a lifetime for us!

Nicole was great! Our trip was very organized and so much fun. She picked great hotels and had great suggestions for activities and restaurants. We went to Italy and traveled around a lot and she made the transportation so easy.

She made everything very easy. She listened to us and what we wanted, provided her insights and expertise and then provided us with many tour options. Each tour was exactly what we were look for.

Nicole was amazing. I would highly recommend using her services. She found us an amazing resort and organized every aspect of our trip impeccably. All we had to do was show up at the airport.

Nicole was an absolute dream to work with. She was super responsive, knowledgeable, and super helpful! This is my first time working with a travel agent and I was blown away! She took all of the stress associated with traveling away and thought of everything!

Nicole is amazing, she listened to our interests and made the best tailored vacation. The hotel was in the best neighborhood that was easily walkable to many monuments.

Nicole was attentive to every silly request we had, knew our budget and planned us a once in a lifetime trip! Went through different destinations and gave us all our options. Followed up every step of the way. Would HIGHLY recommend.

Planning our dream vacation to Italy was so easy and stress free with Nicole. I would highly recommend her for anyone that wants the perfect stress free vacation planned for them. No need to try anyone else.

Nicole was a pleasure to work with and we couldn't have been any happier with the trip itinerary she put together for our 20th Anniversary trip to Paris!

Nicole made our (my boyfriend and I) trip to Jamaica effortless. Traveling during COVID times is confusing and a bit scary but with Nicole’s help everything ran smoothly. She was very thorough with our itinerary. She booked our hotel, flights, and our transportation to and from the airport for us which made everything super convenient. Nicole was very easy to contact if we had any questions. She is very knowledgeable any knows exactly what she’s talking about. She always answered us in a timely manner. 10/10 recommend using her services!

Nicole was incredibly helpful and easy to work with. We could not have asked for more seamless travel during the time of Covid.

Nicole was fantastic. We gave her some of our criteria that we were looking for on our trip And she found a couple different locations with multiple options that all had exactly what we were looking for and was easy for us to us to make decisions. We had a great experience with her and will definitely use her services again.

Great vacation, well planned with excellent communication.

She was quick to respond to all of our questions while we were planning our trip. Everything was taken care of for us. Not only were our excursions great, but the people that she chose to take us around were above any expectation we could have had. Nicole knows whats going on!

Nicole is very professional and personable

Nicole was amazing. She put a ton of time and effort into planning and making all the requested changes because of Covid travel restrictions. We can’t wait to work with her again!

Nicole was excellent in working within our budget, responding to my questions and updating me as we got closer to the travel date. It was a pleasure working with her.

Nicole was a pleasure to work with and we couldn't have been any happier with the trip itinerary she put together for our 20th Anniversary trip to Paris!

I was having a very hard time scheduling a last minute trip to Europe and sought Nicole’s help. She was amazing. She asked us a little about what we wanted, gave us great advice, and helped us make decisions. She planned a great trip for us and made it so easy for me. I am so grateful!

I don't always use a travel agent. Working with Nicole certainly made planning easier, and she stayed on top of things as the trip approached. I will certainly work with her on my next vacation.

Having never booked any kind of trip through a travel agent, I was a bit skeptical, but a friend had recommended Nicole to me and so I thought I'd take a chance. Well, she suggested a cruise to the Caribbean as I was going with my adult daughter. To say my expectations were surpassed would be an understatement. I had also never been on a cruise and it was all she said it would be and more. Nicole explained the ins and outs of a cruise, additionally giving us some tips we would have never thought of (bringing a change of clothes/bathing suit in a carryon, as your luggage does not always arrive at your cabin as quickly as you do). She booked some excursions on our stops based on our tastes and basically took care of any anxieties I was feeling. Nicole is a knowledgeable, personable and receptive person who listens to you and as such makes for a wonderful travel companion, even though she's not physically with you. I would recommend her, and have, to all my friends.

Nicole was great to work with to plan our honeymoon. We couldn't decide between a Caribbean or European vacation and she really helped us explore both options and gave great insight to each location. We choose spain and could not have been more pleased with all of our hotel and tour selections.

It was a pleasure to work with Nicole. From start to finish, including last minute questions the day before I left, she was responsive, available, and very helpful. I gave her a list of prerequisites for vacation spots and she quickly came up with a list that was varied enough but which also met our specifications. In the end, we chose Hard Rock and overall, were very happy with our choice. We are grateful to Nicole for all of her effort on our behalf and look forward to working with her in the future.

Flawless - and quite an impressive feat considering there were 50 relatives, traveling from 7 different states, ranging in age from 2-75 years old. Nicole coordinated everything from initial brainstorming ideas to activities both on and off the ship and even rescheduled flights when a storm cancelled flights from the Port of Miami to various home airports in the New York area. Nicole was professional and well versed in all aspects of the trip. It was my first cruise and she was an invaluable resource. We worked very closely together. I not only had an amazing vacation, I gained a friend through the process!

I contacted Nicci to help book my family's first all-inclusive vacation. We were scouting out a few options that ranged from Caribbean to Mexico, and ultimately she helped us decide that Beaches Turks & Caicos was the best choice for us. Our son is 3, and this resort had everything we needed. Nicci helped us set up a few special arrangements, which really made our son's day! She was very knowledgeable on the resort, island and how to maximize our time there. I would highly recommend Nicci and Bound for Travel to help navigate booking/planning out your next vacation!

Nicole planned a wonder vacation for my family to Italy. She recommended hotel/apartment, tours and transportation all turned out to be beautiful and perfect! We traveled by plane, trains, and car service to 4 areas of Italy- Venice, Rome, Sorrento and Capri. All took place without an issue. Nicole is a pleasure to work with and really took the time out to understand what we needed as we were traveling with kids! I highly recommend Nicole.

Nicole has planned several vacations for our family now with the most recent one to Mexico. She found us a new place with exactly what we were looking for in our price range. The place was amazing and I would highly recommend it. She also goes the extra mile to make sure that when you are leaving the country you are aware of things you might not think of. The nice thing about working with Nicole is that no trip is a bother. We have also worked with her for a weekend get-a-way. I have referred several friends to Nicole and they would all say the same she was great to work with and patient! I would highly recommended using Nicole for your next vacation! It's great to work with someone that truly loves what she is doing and wants you to love your time away!

Nicole has planned 3 trips for my family. Bermuda, Italy and Turks and Caicos and all have been wonderful. Hotels recommended were all beautiful. Italy was planned without an issues. From planes, trains, car service and tours were planned perfectly and tours recommendations were the best especially considering children. Nicole always asked the right questions to really know your needs and expectations. We highly recommend her!