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Monique Bonds, Travel Agent in Newark, DE

Monique Bonds

Newark, DE Travel Agent
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Monique Bonds

Newark, DE · 8 Years of Experience

The Bookup Plan, an independent agent with Travel Leaders Davis, CA
5.0
(27)
100% Recommended
Monique was fabulous! She gave us great choices and made the process of booking everything so easy. Her recommendations were spot on and helped us in... Read More >
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Destinations:

Croatia, Dubrovnik, Split, Zagreb, Hvar

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Couples & Romance, Food & Wine, Sailing & Boating, Yacht Charter, Photography

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About Me

Many travelers do not know that Croatia, once known as Yugoslavia, is very safe to travel. The country's Byzantine art, delicious foods, and picturesque towns makes for a compelling European escape and holiday. That is why I love to share information, as a travel agent, for this crescent-shaped country in Eastern Europe. Sitting in the northwest portion of the Balkan Peninsula, Croatia is geographically diverse. The capital of Zagreb spans the north while the popular city of Dubrovnik overlooks the Adriatic Sea in southern Croatia. I like to suggest a trip to Dubrovnik, as the city is both picturesque and interesting historically and architecturally. Dubrovnik, which has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, regularly receives vast numbers of visitors, many of whom are day-trippers or cruise-goers. If you go during the summer, it can be difficult to find accommodations. That is why, as a travel agent advisor, I recommend travel times, such as the spring or fall, when the city is less congested. Durbrovnik's history, just like Croatia's, has been defined by a struggle - one where the people have perpetually worked toward remaining independent. The former name of the city was Ragusa, which translates, in English, to "rock." The name still appears on museums and flags in the walled city. Another good city to visit in Split, the ideal hub for exploring the Dalmatian Islands. If you head toward this destination, you will want to direct your travels to the islands' beaches, including their rustic restaurants that you will find further inland. Both sun worshippers and windsurfers love this part of Croatia, known for its Golden Cape - a well-known shingle beach. Shingle beaches are rare and are made up of pebbles, stones, and other small rocks instead of sand. A trip to the capital of Zagreb will lead you to some interesting Austro-Hungarian buildings, including the city's Gothic Cathedral and St. Mark's Church, built in the 1200s. The pedestrian-friendly Tkalciceva Street is home to outdoor cafes while you will find the central square in Lower Town. Would you like to learn more about a trip to Croatia? If so, I am your go-to travel agent for this fascinating country. Give me a call or email me anytime for planning your ideal holiday.

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Rating: 5.0
27 reviews
100% Recommended
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Wonderfull Colonial Williamsburg Trip!
Reviewed By Barb327 - Milford, PA | Traveled to Williamsburg | Virginia | USA
Monique was fabulous! She gave us great choices and made the process of booking everything so easy. Her recommendations were spot on and helped us in the planning process as well as when we were at our destination. Will definitely be using her again to plan our next trip. I highly recommend using her services! Monique knows her stuff!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Taylored to my taste
Reviewed By Miss X - Chicago | Traveled to Croatia ~ Europe
Monique was very responsive. She understood my vision for my vacation. Made some good suggestions and found some nice activities. Several of my tours were better than expected. The trips to the wineries were phenomenal!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Family trip of 10 made EASY!
Reviewed By Ambar_297 - Aruba | Traveled to Punta Cana | Dominican Republic | Caribbean
Monique was knowledgeable in the information she provided and had all the "heads-ups" we needed for our trip! Provided pictures to ease our concerns and made all the best recommendations and reservations. Even the hotel staff was wondering how our family was in their VIP-wing without being part of their VIP-travel-club. Monique hooks you up!! Traveling made easy.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our first trip to Croatia - thanks, Monique!
Reviewed By The Wanderer - Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Zagreb | Traveled to Croatia | Europe
Monique was wonderful to work with, and really helped us create an unforgettable vacation in Croatia. Monique was a pleasure to work with - upbeat and happy and resourceful. She provided us with excellent options to choose from, and really tailored our trip according to what we wanted. She followed up with us many times to ensure all details were set. She gave us a "heads up" about changing our flight away from Newark airport, even before we'd heard about the issues there on the news. Monique was also a great resource during our trip when we had 2 or 3 questions. She was very responsive. Overall, it was a great partnership for our trip, and we expect to work with Monique again in the future.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Trip planned by an even Greater Travel Agent
Reviewed By Panda - Atlanta, GA | Traveled to Williamsburg ~ Virginia ~ USA
Monique did a wonderful job planning a family trip for myself and my siblings to Williamsburg, VA. While I was already somewhat familiar with the area, she was able to provide us information on 'hidden gems' within the area that we were not aware of!
She was very thorough from the beginning to end of the trip by all the right questions to ensure she had all information needed to plan a wonderful family vacation. She was very responsive to all questions and did a great job of ensuring we were as prepared as possible for our long weekend. She made sure we were able to include fun activities for everyone (children and adults) as we visited Busch Gardens, Lounged out on the beach for a day, and we were even able to do a little retail therapy at the Tanger Outlets after a little wine tasting at the Williamsburg Winery (only the adults ;-) ). I cannot wait until my family is ready for another weekend retreat, as we will be reaching out to Monique for her wonderful services once again.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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