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Cleopatra Islar
Cheverly, MD Travel Agent
Cleopatra Islar
Cheverly, MD Travel Agent· 15 Years of Experience
C&G GLOBAL CONNECTIONS TRAVEL, an independent agent with KHM Travel Group, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
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99% Recommended
Outstanding from beginning to end. Our group of 4 went to London and Paris, a total of 10 days. Everything was beyond my expectation.... Read More >
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Destinations:
Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Hawaii, Barbados, Montego BayInterests:
All Inclusive, Cruises, Family Vacations, Groups, Escorted ToursSuppliers:
Funjet Vacations, Royal Caribbean, SITA World Tours, Princess Cruises®, Norwegian Cruise LineAbout Me
As a Travel Professional since 2011, I have curated and led group travel experiences to destinations such as Alaska, Hawaii, Africa, Australia, United Arab Emirates, The Mediterranean and Asia. These journeys have united participants from across the globe, fostering a sense of shared discovery and mutual respect. My service programs have been recognized for their outstanding scale, sustainability, and measurable outcomes, earning the highest possible ratings from the Global Recognition Awards panel. Participants in my travel programs often report significant shifts in their outlook, crediting me with helping them develop a deeper appreciation for global citizenship and civic engagement. The communities my groups visit benefit from responsible tourism practices, which promote sustainable development and social responsibility while also enhancing the lives of residents. My leadership has set a new standard for service excellence, encouraging others in the travel industry to prioritize impact and community empowerment over commercial success.
Besides my impact as a travel leader, I have made my mark as an author, using my books to highlight the value of travel and inspire readers around the world. My first book titled My Odyssey From Guyana to America - via Africa, received the 2024 International Impact Book Award, while my second, titled Cultivating a Passion for Travel from Childhood to Adulthood, was published in February 2025, both serving as evidence of my ability to communicate the importance of exploration and cultural curiosity. These works have extended my influence beyond my immediate circle, encouraging a broader audience to embrace adventure and lifelong learning. My dedication to documenting and sharing the outcomes of my service efforts reflects a commitment to transparency and continuous improvement, as reviews and testimonials consistently highlight the life-changing nature of my programs. The Global Recognition Awards panel used the Rasch model to evaluate my achievements, confirming that my performance is exceptional within my field and stands out across diverse categories of excellence. My measurable impact shows that my contributions are significant and enduring, shaping the future of travel and service.
In addition to group travel, I also provide guidance for solo travel. My clients stay connected during and after they return from their trip. They also refer my services to their family, friends and networks.
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Travel Stories & Media
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Destinations:
Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Hawaii, Barbados, Montego BayInterests:
All Inclusive, Cruises, Family Vacations, Groups, Escorted ToursSuppliers:
Funjet Vacations, Royal Caribbean, SITA World Tours, Princess Cruises®, Norwegian Cruise LineREVIEWS
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My First and Best Planned European Vacation!
Reviewed By Ancelia - Temple Hlls, MD | Traveled to England ~ Europe
Outstanding from beginning to end. Our group of 4 went to London and Paris, a total of 10 days. Everything was beyond my expectation. Cleo did not miss a beat, she even communicate with us while we were away, to ensure everything was in order. I could go on and on, but I will close by saying: if you are looking for a Good travel agent, I highly recommend Cleopatra Islar service. I will be using her services for all my future travel plans and will recommend her to anyone looking for a travel agent.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review of my services. I enjoyed working with your group. I look forward to helping you with your future travel needs."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The trip we will never forget!!
Reviewed By Monique - Washington, DC | Traveled to Montego Bay ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Omg what can I say she was so amazing with everything even when I changed locations she make things happen quickly and then I turned around and made things even more crazy and with her help and expertise everything turned out amazing !!!!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for choosing my services. I am pleased you had a wonderful birthday getaway. Looking forward to helping you with further vacation plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Let’s Do It Again!
Reviewed By Cupcake - Fort Washington, Maryland | Traveled to Mediterranean ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Mrs. Islar was an Exceptional trip planner! The trip was planned to perfection and she kept her group well informed; along with being very engaging. I look forward to traveling with her in the future!!!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you! It was an absolute pleasure sharing this exotic experience with you. Looking forward to helping you to check off more trips on your bucket list."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Lifetime of Memories
Reviewed By Pamla - Fort Washington, Maryland | Traveled to Cape Town ~ South Africa ~ Africa
Ms. Islar provided exceptional service. She kept me informed of every aspect (pricing, itinerary, excursions) of the trip every step of the way. I hope to work with her many more times in the future.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for securing my services. It was a pleasure working with you and your group to execute this bucket list journey to South Africa. I look forward to helping you with your future travel needs."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Excellent Travel Expert!
Reviewed By Timmy - Springdale, MD | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
We have used Cleo’s C & G Travel on three occasions. She does an excellent job on taking care of our travel needs. Always goes the extra step to answer any questions we have. We will depend on her to provide the best travel on our next cruise!!!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for giving me th opportunity to provide you with travel suggestions and solutions. It is always a pleasure to work with you. I look forward to helping you with your future travel neds."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Royal Caribbean Mediterranean Cruise
Reviewed By Vilma Todd - London UK | Traveled to France ~ Europe
You are a person , person. You stay connected to each individual . Always willing to ask & answer any questions.
A very Happy distinguished personality.
I love that in you Cleo .
I throughly enjoyed my vacation with you & your fellow travellers.
Every one was so pleasant .
I thank you very much .
A very Happy distinguished personality.
I love that in you Cleo .
I throughly enjoyed my vacation with you & your fellow travellers.
Every one was so pleasant .
I thank you very much .
Cleopatra Islar responded
"We are pleased you are now a Travel Partner with C&G Global Connections Travel. It was our pleasure meeting and cruising the Mediterranean with you. Looking forward to helping you explore more exotic destinations."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A truly special experience!
Reviewed By Jacqueline - Washington, DC | Traveled to Mediterranean ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Mrs. Islar is like family and treats every travel client like they are valued. I am especially grateful for her and Mr. Islar’s help with my disabled father. This experience was truly special.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"We are pleased you and your entire family were able to join our group cruise..Thank you for becoming our new travel partners."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful, fun, educational trip!
Reviewed By Angie - Washington DC | Traveled to Mediterranean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
My husband and I were extremely satisfied with the stellar service provided by Cleopatra Islar prior to and during our tour of the Mediterranean with her. She is truly professional and responsive to the needs of her travel partners. Cleo’s has true determination and grit even under pressure. She makes international travel with its unexpected challenges easy for her clients. It was our pleasure and good fortune to be the recipients of her professional and yet caring service. We highly recommend Cleopatra Islar’s and C&G Global.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was our absolute pleasure. Thank you!!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip to Punta Cana
Reviewed By zj - Washington, DC | Traveled to
Cleopatra planned a trip for my husband and I to Punta Cana in June. She is very knowledgeable and very quick to respond. The service she provided was excellent and we had a wonderful time in Punta Cana.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The ship and the tours were a dream come true.
Reviewed By Isabel - Springfield,Va. | Traveled to Santorini ~ Greece ~ Europe
The experience was extremely enjoyable ,it was wonderful working with Cleopatra Islar, she was very professional.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you! Your support and your patronage is very much appreciated. Looking forward to helping you to check off other exotic destinations from your bucket list."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An excellent planner....attention to detail superb!!!
Reviewed By Simmy - London, United Kingdom | Traveled to
Cleo made sure that no "stone was left unturned' when it came to planning and executing the finer details of our trip. Little touches such as little 'welcome treats' in our rooms made the overall experience a beautiful and memorable one!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome Cruise With My Girlfriends
Reviewed By Gerrye - Clinton, Maryland | Traveled to Canada
My trip with my girlfriends was amazing thanks to the attention and customer service we received from our travel agent, Cleopatra Islar. She booked us great accommodations and gave wonderful recommendations on activities on the ship and dining options. She was always available to answer our questions at any time. Cleo even arranged to have a welcome aboard fruit arrangement delivered to our cabinet. That was an extra special touch! We had fun on our tours, and enjoyed dining, exercising and playing trivia games on board. Needless to say, we had an awesome time.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for providing such an exciting report of your recent vacation through C&G Global Connections Travel. It was my pleasure working with you and your 3 girlfriends and I certainly look forward to helping you plan and execute many more exciting adventures to distant shores.
Cleopatra Islar"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Solo Trip
Reviewed By Swimgal - Bowie, MD | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
Awesome! She is very easy to work with and informative
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for booking your Bermuda cruise with me and for your review. It was my pleasure to work with you. I look forward to helping you with your future travels."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Marriage Celebrations
Reviewed By Timmy - Springdale MD | Traveled to Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
My wife and I have found Cleo to be a thorough detail oriented Travel Agent. We’ve had 4 great trips through her.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for being a loyal client. It's always a pleasure working with you and your wife to design and execute the perfect vacation. Looking forward to helping you with your future travel plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing trip to Dubai
Reviewed By Hugh London - LONDON UK | Traveled to Dubai ~ United Arab Emirates ~ Middle East
I had the most remarkable trip to Dubai with C & G Global Connections Travel and Travel partners. Dubai surpassed my expectation with beautiful scenery, exceptional customer service, delicious food as well as the caring staff in the hotel we were staying. Learning about the history of United Araba Emirates from our knowledgeable tour operators really helped us understand the rich history of the seven emirates.
Each place we visited was much grander than the next with our schedules taking us on boat ride down the Marina, Safari with Camels and Dune buggy rides, to going up the Burj Khalifia and visiting the Mosque In Abu Dhabi. It was all a trip one could hope for and a strong inducement to do another C & G Global Connections Travel adventure very soon.
Each place we visited was much grander than the next with our schedules taking us on boat ride down the Marina, Safari with Camels and Dune buggy rides, to going up the Burj Khalifia and visiting the Mosque In Abu Dhabi. It was all a trip one could hope for and a strong inducement to do another C & G Global Connections Travel adventure very soon.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for sharing your Arabian experience in such exciting detail. We are very pleased that you were able to join our group from London and that you have wonderful memories of your trip. We are looking forward to you joining us on future group tours. Stay tuned.??
Thank you for your review."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip was wonderful in spite of poor leadership
Reviewed By Raven52 - Maryland | Traveled to United Arab Emirates ~ Middle East
She was very disorganized and every excursion left late. She also left half of her group at the border to Abu Dhabi and went on without us, with no guarantee that alternative activities were available when she made the decision.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It is unfortunate that this traveler omitted the fact that the (PANDEMIC) decisions that were made for one bus to go through the border were made by the Border Authorities. Fortunately, the bus that was denied was allowed to cross the border into Abu Dhabi the very next day. ALL Travel Partners received what was promised, resulting in everyone taking advantage of the full, organized, scheduled itinerary and no Travel Partner had more privileges than another.
Thank you for your review.
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Family & Friends Cruise
Reviewed By YvetteQ - District Heights, Maryland | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
Ms. Cleopatra was an absolute joy to work with during my family cruise. She was patient and extremely accommodating. Even when I thought I wouldn’t be able to follow through with my trip due to finances she was so positive and uplifting throughout the entire process! I have truly found my travel agent for life and highly recommend her! SHE IS AWESOME!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you. It was my distinct pleasure to serve you and your family."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
21 of 39 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
I learned about a Europe history
Reviewed By Queen Jefferson - Maryland | Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Wonderful
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for joining us."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Family Vaction
Reviewed By Petal - Jersey City, New Jersey | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Mrs. Islar was wonderful. She is very professional and attentive. She helped me plan my family vacation for 8 people. We took a cruise with Royal Caribbean of the Southern Caribbean. Her advisement helped with making this trip a memorable one for everyone. I will definitely use her again for my other family vacations in the future.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you! I am humbled and grateful to be of service to you and your family. I look forward to helping you and your family have more wonderful and memorable experiences through travel."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
18 of 33 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Getaway to Miami
Reviewed By L&M - Washington,DC | Traveled to Miami ~ Florida ~ USA
It was a pleasure working with Cleopatra for our summer getaway. We are looking forward to planning future trips together.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for trusting me to provide you with the right accommodation and location. It is gratifying to know that your getaway to Miami, Florida was exactly what you needed. Looking forward to helping you with your future travels.
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✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fantastic experience
Reviewed By Greta - Virginia Beach, Virginia | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
She is detailed, actively responsive and available at all times.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your feed back. It was such a pleasure planning and executing this bucket-list destination trip with you. Looking forward to helping you with your future vacation plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
22 of 41 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Dream Honeymoon!!
Reviewed By Keita Marville - Columbus, OH | Traveled to
Our South Africa honeymoon was a life changing experince and more than we ever expected it to be. Cleo was nothing short of amazing in planning our dream honeymoon. We had several changes that needed t be made during the planning stages and she work tirlessly to make sure our requests were still met. This was not easy as we were making adjustments during their busy season but she got it done. My wife and I would recommend booking with her and if you are looking for a getaway vacation, no matter how long, she'll make sure each day is action packed and you'll walk away with an amazing experience.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The world awaits!
Reviewed By Celeste - Fort Washington, MD | Traveled to Canada
Cleo is a great listener. She weights your vacation desires and matches them with travel packages that are just the right fit. I've used Cleo for years and she doesn't disappoint.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your encouraging and supportive comments. It has been my pleasure to service you and your friends' needs over the years and I look forward to helping you check off your remaining bucket-list trips.
Cleopatra"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing experience
Reviewed By LaWuan - Waldorf, MD | Traveled to Dubai ~ United Arab Emirates ~ Middle East
Cleopatra is very professional and continued to provide travel details related to the pandemic and to the requirements of our trip. She not only provides exceptional customer service but ensured all travelers questions were addressed by scheduling zoom meetings with her supplier. She provided Outstanding service throughout the entire experience.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your broad review of the services I provided to give you the feeling of comfort and assurance throughout your trip. Traveling during the pandemic required constant and timely dissemination of information and I am pleased that I was able to address everyone's concerns which resulted in the overall enjoyable travel experience. I look forward to helping you with your future vacation plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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This was a trip of a lifetime.
Reviewed By Art Williams from south Florida - West Palm Beach, Florida | Traveled to Dubai ~ United Arab Emirates ~ Middle East
Given the number of people attending this tour Cleo did an outstanding job of communicating and keeping people abreast of changes that occurred that were not expected. She worked well with her local team to ensure our needs were satisfied.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was my absolute pleasure meeting you and sharing this exotic experience with you and your wife. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best trip while in a pandemic
Reviewed By Basketball mom - Silver spring Maryland | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
She was amazing helped me pick the best most affordable location for my friend and I
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you. It was a pleasure working with you. I look forward to helping you with your future travel plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Experience and best places
Reviewed By Dezzy - Washington DC | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Cleopatra are very patient with you and give you great results on your trip. I love her service!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review. It was, indeed, my pleasure working with you and your Travel Partner.
I look forward to helping you with your future travel plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Great Trip Experience
Reviewed By April - Windsor Mills | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
Ms. Islar responded promptly to all of my questions. I never had to wait for an unreasonable amount of time to get feedback. She even responded to me when she was out of the country. You will enjoy your experience with her.
She worked within our budget and created a great experience in both London and Paris. Both hotels allowed us to be in the center of the key tourist places and activities. In London, we were across the street from Piccadilly Circus. We walked out of our hotel, and across the road it was fabulous. Additionally, the hotel's central location to all the tourist attractions allowed us to walk everywhere.
In Paris, our hotel was between the Eiffel Tower, Arc De Triumph, and Champ Elysee. We were able to walk downstairs in our hotel and look to the left to see the lighting of the Eiffel tower. A great trip experience.
She worked within our budget and created a great experience in both London and Paris. Both hotels allowed us to be in the center of the key tourist places and activities. In London, we were across the street from Piccadilly Circus. We walked out of our hotel, and across the road it was fabulous. Additionally, the hotel's central location to all the tourist attractions allowed us to walk everywhere.
In Paris, our hotel was between the Eiffel Tower, Arc De Triumph, and Champ Elysee. We were able to walk downstairs in our hotel and look to the left to see the lighting of the Eiffel tower. A great trip experience.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"What an awesome trip experience! Thank you for allowing me to make the best choices for your trip. It was a pleasure working with you. I look forward to working with you in the future."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
14 of 26 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Excellent First Cruise
Reviewed By Trina - Fort Washington, Maryland | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
Ms. Islar was effective in getting us set up for our 5 day cruise. She was especially helpful in providing information to a virgin traveler on how/when to embark. Wonderful. Will use her services again.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It's always gratifying and exciting for me when a virgin cruiser returns with wonderful memories. It was an absolute pleasure working with you to plan your first cruise to Bermuda. I am pleased that you are already planning to take your next cruise and I am definitely looking forward to working with you to build more wonderful memories.
Thank you!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Flawless Planning & Execution
Reviewed By Macodou - POTOMAC | Traveled to Australia ~ Australia & New Zealand
I am not a fan of group travel, but this experience changed my mind. The choice of hotels, restaurants, and attractions were well beyond my expectations. The organizers hit the ball out the park.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review. We are pleased that we were able to give you a new, and positive perspective on group travel. We look forward to sharing future group travel experiences with you."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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I had the time of my life on this trip!!!
Reviewed By Brenda - Greenbelt, Maryland | Traveled to Europe
Cleopatra Islar is truly an exceptional travel agent. I've worked with several travel agents, and she is by far the best! She is warm, gracious, kind, and thoughtful. I can't thank her enough for the wonderful travel experience that she provided for me. I will always have happy memories of this trip. Cleo handled all of the travel arrangements that were required for this trip. The travel arrangements were superb! I did not have to worry about anything. I could totally immerse myself in the travel experience in the various European countries that we visited, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus without any worries. I will have Cleo handle my future travel arrangements because I consider her to be one of the best in the travel industry and most of all she is a pleasure to work with. She aims to please and you can be guaranteed that she will deliver.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you, Brenda, for your review of my services. I am pleased that although we were all disappointed that the "Holy Land" cruise itinerary was abruptly altered 5 days before the trip, due to the war in Israel, the Mediterranean tour turned out to be a positive and memorable experience. It would be my pleasure to help you plan your future travels.
Cleopatra "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Celebrating Life
Reviewed By Vinni - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Barbados ~ Caribbean
Excellent and patient.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was my pleasure working with you. Thank you for your review of my services.
Cleopatra Islar"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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WHAT AN AMAZING UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE
Reviewed By STACY W FRASER - UPPER MARLBORO, MD | Traveled to Dubai ~ United Arab Emirates ~ Middle East
MY FMAILY AND I HAD THE BEST TIME TRAVELING WITH THE GROUP IN DUBAI. THE TOURS WERE INFORMATIVE. THE BEST PART (PER MY KIDS) WAS THE VISIT TO THE EMIRATES PALACE AND DRINKING ESPRESSO WITH GOLD. AN EXPERIENCE THEY WILL NEVER FORGET. MY MIDDLE SON'S WORLD HAS TRULY OPENED UP. BECAUSE OF THIS TRIP HE IS THINKING GLOBALLY WITH REGARDS TO HIS CAREER (ENGINEERING), WHERE HE WANTS TO LIVE (BASED IN JAPAN), AND WHAT HE WANTS TO DO (TRAVEL). MY MIDDLE SON IS FOURTEEN YEARS OLD. LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT TRIP WITH C&G GLOBAL CONNECTIONS.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It is always such a joy when young travelers are inspired by their first overseas trip. Thank you for including your children in our group travel. This trip has, obviously, open their world to new possibilities."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Experience
Reviewed By Lorie - Boston, MA | Traveled to Dubai ~ United Arab Emirates ~ Middle East
Very informative. She kept on top of all the different moving parts and pivoting when things came up. She really worked hard to ensure that everyone enjoyed themselves
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was such a pleasure meeting you and your family. I am very pleased that your entire family enjoyed the group experience. Looking forward to helping you and your family with your future travel plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Beyond Expectations!
Reviewed By Happy & Blessed Family! - Clarksville, MD | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Cleo has been an amazing travel agent. She has always make things happen for our family around travel needs/wishes/requests in the past 5 years and continuing... She has provided great guidance in the process and arranged/planned trips for our family with 2 teenagers to multiple countries including Mediterranean cruise, Baltic Cruise and most recently to Dominican Republic. These trips included memorable excursions, transportation and extended stay/accommodation in a particular country. She has been great to work with ~ very patient and shares her honest expert opinion which we value very much. Again, we are grateful for your partnership and for helping us create more memories as a family!!! To more lasting and happy memories...
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It has been my absolute pleasure working with you and your family over the past 5 years. I truly appreciate your confidence in the specialized services I offer and look forward to helping you with future travel needs for your family. Thank you!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Best trip of a lifetime
Reviewed By Hazel Brown - Accokeek, Maryland | Traveled to Cape Town ~ South Africa ~ Africa
Working with Cleopatra is a smooth streamline process. The trip had topline accommodations, full of exciting activities & tours, couldn't have wanted for more.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was an absolute pleasure working with you. South Africa is truly a bucket list vacation and I am glad you had a wonderful experience. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My return to Zambia
Reviewed By I.B.M.S - United Kingdom | Traveled to
It has been over 22 years since being back home in Zambia, and indeed for most of my family also. A trip was organised to make this long awaited journey back home to visit friends and family we've not seen over the years. From booking the flights, accommodation and excursions, Cleopatra coordinated it all very well and I would recommend her be commended for her effortless direction.
Would recommend - YES!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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?????????? C&G Global Connections Travel – Exceptional Service from Start to Finish
Reviewed By Mr. LJ - Washington, DC | Traveled to Luanada | Angola | Africa
I recently used C&G Global Connections Travel to book my flight and hotel for a trip to Luanda, Angola, and I couldn’t have asked for a smoother experience. From the very beginning, they were attentive, responsive, and genuinely invested in making sure every detail of my trip was handled with care.
The booking process was seamless clear communication, quick turnaround, and thoughtful options that matched exactly what I needed. My flights were perfectly coordinated, and the hotel they secured for me in Luanda was top-tier: safe, comfortable, and well-located.
Traveling internationally can be stressful, but C&G made it feel effortless. Their professionalism, reliability, and personal touch truly set them apart. If you’re planning a trip, whether close to home or across the world, this is the team you want in your corner.
Highly recommended. I’ll definitely be booking with them again. ????
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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South Africa trip
Reviewed By Rosalyn - Bowie, MD | Traveled to South Africa | Africa
Awesome trip; educational as well as a lot of fun. Thank you so much for this phenomenal trip.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome trip, tour and company communication
Reviewed By Ladilane - Maryland | Traveled to Africa
Great group of travelers who looked out for each other on the journey, from the leaders to the each traveler. Next steps were communicated and clarified and all obstacles or potential obstacles were handled professionally and immediately.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A wonderful experience!
Reviewed By Hjgary - Philadelphia, PA | Traveled to Cape Town | South Africa | Africa
From the very beginning of planning my trip, Cleopatra was there to help. She assisted in finding me a roommate to help make the trip affordable for me. She also gave very good advice with travelling arrangements for me to join the group's flights.
The hotels were all very good, the staff were friendly and made you feel welcomed. The excursions were plentiful and helped make the trip a time to remember. We were able to take in the natural beauty of the land, learn history of where we were, enjoy native cuisine, enjoy safari rides, and more.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Outstanding Trip
Reviewed By Dobby - Hyattsville, MD | Traveled to Africa
I had an amazing trip/tour to the Motherland with Cleopatra Islar.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review of my services. I look forward to helping you check of the remaining destinations on your bucket list.
Cleopatra "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our Epic trip to the Motherland!
Reviewed By Travel Partner Forever - Silver Spring, MD | Traveled to South Africa | Africa
This is the fifth trip we have taken with C & G Global Connections Group and it was everything I imagined! Working with Cleo is a joy from beginning to end and everything in between. She maintains an open door and remains ready to work through any issues, questions or concerns. She guides you expertly through every detail of the trip from visas, vaccines, insurance, payments, passports and other travel tips that add to a well prepared traveler before, during and even after the trip. She seamlessly hurdles any difficulties that arise providing resolution and options that get us back on vacation without a hitch. Cleo is an amazing professional and a consummate leader; I have full confidence that any itinerary she proposes will be amazing, memorable and “bucket list” eligible!! You can tell that she loves what she does and has a passion for travel. Her energy and enthusiasm is infectious; she touches each and every member of the group and this is not easy with so many personalities and attitudes that come with taking out groups of this size coming from all over the world. I can’t say enough about her gracious and caring spirit and hope I can join her for the next adventure she plans!!! We are Travel Partners Forever!!!!!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review of my services. It has been my absolute pleasure working with you to provide you and your family with memorable vacation experiences. I look forward to helping you with your future travel plans.
Cleopatra ~"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An awesome experience
Reviewed By Sis - FLORIDA | Traveled to Arcadia Pretoria | South Africa | Africa
Well planned and information was communicated in a timely manner.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Most Memorable Trip
Reviewed By Marykayexec - Springdale, MD | Traveled to Africa
My recent travels to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana were an absolute dream come true, and I have C&G Global Connections Travel to thank for it. The dynamic duo, Cleopatra and Gerald Islar, demonstrated unparalleled professionalism and a genuine passion for creating unforgettable experiences. Their meticulous attention to detail ensured that every aspect of my trip, from the breathtaking landscapes to the warm hospitality, was nothing short of exceptional.
If you're searching for a travel agency that will go above and beyond to make your trip truly special, C&G Global Connections Travel is the perfect choice.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best trips of my life.
Reviewed By Myrns - Georgetown Guyana | Traveled to Africa
This was my third trip with C&G; my experience has been the same from trip #1. Cleo is with her clients every step of the way. Providing requisite information, answering queries promptly, efficiently planning and executing the trips from start to finish. I am so impressed with the service, that I confidently recommended her to friends of mine who are similarly pleased.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best trip of my life
Reviewed By Karen - Brooklyn NY | Traveled to South Africa | Africa
Every moment lived up to expectation, making 13 days seem very short.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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One of my Dream Vacation .
Reviewed By Sandy - Maryland | Traveled to Barcelona | Spain | Europe
I had an amazing vacation, and Cleopatra was very available at every turn,simply awesome.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Rn
Reviewed By Pinna - Barcelona | Traveled to Spain | Europe
Awesome, from planning to the end , Ms Cleo is the best , staff was wonderful. Food great, cabin very nice and clean
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for trusting me to organize your special celebration. It was my pleasure to work with your group. I look forward to assisting you with your future travel plans.
Cleopatra
"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Travel Agent Ever!!!!!
Reviewed By IJ - Lanham, MD | Traveled to Barcelona | Spain | Europe
One word: WONDERFUL!!!!!
Travel agent communication clear
Travel agent service, A class!!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you. It was my pleasure to work with you. I look forward to helping you with your future travel needs.
Cleopatra "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome trip !!!!
Reviewed By Cleopatra - Belle Mead NJ | Traveled to Assisi | Italy | Europe
I would highly recommend Cleopatra to anyone who wants a travel agent coordinator.Her service is exceptional.She goes above and beyond to assist with our travel arrangements.Her attention to detail is very clear when communication with our group. She has a very calm and friendly demeanor that makes you feel valued. 10 stars to Ms Cleo.??????????????
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was such a pleasure working with you and to experience your excitement for the trip. I am pleased that you had an enjoyable experience and that you were able to check off your bucket list at the same time. I am looking forward to assisting you with your future travel needs.
Thank you!
Cleopatra
"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome experience
Reviewed By BuckeridgeFam - Bronx, NY | Traveled to Italy | Europe
Awesome experience from beginning to end. Will utilize your awevuce again. Thank you!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your feedback. It was my pleasure to work with you.
Best,
Cleopatra"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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One Of Many Best By C&G Global
Reviewed By CeCe Rider - Temple Hills, MD | Traveled to Barcelona | Spain | Europe
The overall trip from the planning stage to returning home was super. From transportation from airport & hotel; ship port to airport. Private Excursions, tour guides, p/u time. All the companies communicated with me. Absolutely favorite and first are (1) Walking Food Tasting and (2) Organic Wine Tasting. I will include in future trips. C&G Global comes highly recommend by my. Thank you!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for choosing me too help you experience the Mediterranean. It was my pleasure working with you and I look forward to heping you plan your future trips.
Best Regards,
Cleopatra"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Memorable trip - highly recommend
Reviewed By Cecesntraffic - Upper Marlboro, MD | Traveled to Mediterranean | At Sea | At Sea
Cleo was exceptional from start to finish! She kept us informed throughout the entire trip and checked in with us daily to make sure everything was going smoothly. Even though she wasn’t physically with us, it felt like she was right there by our side every step of the way. Thanks to her thorough planning and attention to detail, there were no hiccups at all, and the trip was truly memorable. I highly recommend Cleo and look forward to planning more adventures with her in the future! Top-Notch Travel Agent!”
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you. It was such a pleasure working with you to check ?? off this bucket-list destination. I look forward to helping you with your future travel needs.
Cleopatra Islar"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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GREAT TRIP
Reviewed By Mae - Tampa, FL. | Traveled to Aachen | Germany | Europe
I WILL BEGIN WITH DOUBLE FIVE STARS ON REVIEW OF MY FIRST EUROPEAN VISIT; GERMANY TO BE SPECIFIC. Highly recommend to engage with Ms. Cleopatra Islar of C&G Global Connections who from beginning to end has been deligently professional to detail of my booking to Germany. My travel experience has no doubt left memories of a lifetime. I look forward to working with Ms. Cleopatra Islar in all future travels.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review of my services. It was my absolute pleasure working with you to create the most memorable experience of your first trip to Europe. I look forward to working with you to create more memorable vacation experiences.
"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An unforgettable trip
Reviewed By Island Adventure - Brooklyn,NY | Traveled to Mauritius | Africa
Trip Review: Mauritius
Date of Trip: April 2025
I recently had the opportunity to visit the stunning island of Mauritius, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment I arrived, I was captivated by the natural beauty of this tropical paradise.
Accommodation:
I stayed at a beautiful resort offering breathtaking views of the crystal-clear waters and pristine sandy beaches. The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, ensuring that my stay was comfortable and luxurious.
Activities:
During my time in Mauritius, I had the chance to explore the island and participate in various activities. From boat rides in the turquoise waters to hiking through lush rainforests, there was never a dull moment. One of the highlights was visiting the Seven Colored Earths in Chamarel, a unique geological formation unlike anything I had ever seen before.
Local Cuisine:
The local cuisine in Mauritius is a delicious fusion of flavors influenced by Indian, Chinese, African, and European cuisines.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for sharing such a picturesque description of your Mauritius vacation. It is always such a joy when my clients return from the vacations I organised for them with great memories and stories to tell. It was my pleasure working with you and I look forward to helping you plan and execute your future vacations with trips to distant shores.
~Cleopatra~"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Lifetime of Memories
Reviewed By StacyWFraser - Upper Marlboro, MD | Traveled to Asia
What an absolutely amazing trip to Asia organized by Cleopatra Islar with C&G Global Connections Travel. We traveled from Dulles to Istanbul, Singapore, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan and during the trip experienced top notch professional service and amazing food. Cleopatra organized ports of call tours, transportations and special unique excursions that made this trip an unforgettable experience. My son and I shared this trip together and made memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for sharing your experience. I am pleased to know that you and your son enjoyed the trip and returned with memories to last a lifetime. I look forward to helping you to check off more trips from your bucket-list.
Cleopatra "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An awe-inspiring cultural and culinary experience
Reviewed By Tracy - Paris, France | Traveled to Singapore | East and Southeast Asia
I couldn't imagine visiting 6 countries in Asia in 12 days but alas, Cleo, aka my Mum, made it happen. The attention to detail from when I booked the trip, to planning our various tourist excursions and being in the company of 60 other people with the same thirst for adventure - each an every moment was executed successfully and always with care and thoughtfulness. We started off in Singapore, working our way to Vietname, Hong Kong and Jeju Island but I especially loved our time in Taipei and Tokyo. These cities are world's apart when it comes to modernity but they captured my heart and attention in ways that were surprising and meaningful. I would definitely recommend my Mum for any of your travel experiences. Working with someone that truly cares for your well-being not only in the planning but the happening stages of your trip is a priceless and rare service.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Support from family is priceless. It was such a joy to have so many members of my family on this exotic trip to Asia. I feel blessed to be able to explore distant shores with not only my clients but also with family and friends. This trip will be one that will be remembered for a very long time. We were immersed in the culture and the communities whenever there was an opportunity. It was certainly a trip of a lifetime. Thank you for your support."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Asia cruise
Reviewed By Dottie - Waldorf, MD | Traveled to Akita | Japan | East and Southeast Asia
One of the best vacations ever. Cleopatra did an excellent job.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review of my services. It was, indeed, such a pleasure to work with you. I look forward to helping you with your future travel plans.
Cleopatra"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Epic Asia
Reviewed By Love to Travel - Silver Spring, MD | Traveled to Asia
My husband and I have traveled with Cleo to Australia, New Zealand, Dubai and a Caribbean cruise and her expertise has been second to none! She is the consummate professional in every way from planning to execution. Every step of the way she is there to assist with securing Visas, documentation necessary to enter the country, payment options, air and ground arrangements. Her excursions always include the best the country visited has to offer and adds personalized extras like a church service in Taiwan on Easter Sunday to meeting up with a Black filmmaker living in Tokyo to gain insights on life in Japan which included a visit to a Soul food restaurant! Cleo is always accessible and gets back quickly with answers to any questions or issues encountered. Cleo is so generous of spirit and works tirelessly to assure all her travel partners are taken care of and have the best vacation possible! We plan to join her on the next adventure to South Africa and Zambia in October and look forwar
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for joining us to explore distant shores since 2018. Your support over the years has been highly appreciated and it is with great pleasure that we look forward to helping you with your future travel needs. It has been my pleasure working with you.
Cleopatra "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful cruise holiday with C&G Global Connectio
Reviewed By SimmyDimmy - London, England | Traveled to Singapore | Singapore | East and Southeast Asia
I recently returned from an incredible 16-day cruise holiday aboard Anthem of the Seas, running from 10 April to 26 April. This unforgettable journey took us through some of the most vibrant and culturally rich destinations in Asia — including Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan.
What truly elevated this experience was the outstanding organisation and care provided by Cleopatra from C&G Global Connections. Traveling as part of a diverse group from the United Kingdom, the United States, and Portugal, I was impressed by how smoothly everything ran — from boarding to excursions, and every moment in between.
Cleopatra was not only highly professional and attentive but also ensured that every traveller felt supported and informed throughout the journey. Her attention to detail, calm approach, and clear communication made each excursion seamless and enjoyable. She was always present, approachable, and handled all logistics with exceptional efficiency, which allowed us to
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for being an integral part of our global connections. It was truly a pleasure sharing this exotic experience with you.
Cleopatra "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My lifelong dream trip
Reviewed By Sandy - Washington dc | Traveled to Singapore | Singapore | East and Southeast Asia
Very well marketed organized and executed from day 1 of planning. Easy payment oops. Well communicated. Very affordable. Felt so cared for by cleopatra and Gerald. Always protected in foreign land. Always informed. Kindness and compassion with unique dinners tours The only ways to travel. Always considering other travel partners from around the world. Fabulous networking. The only way to travel. Loved the cruise concept
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your continued support of C&G Global Connections Travel. This has been an epic experience and we look forward to exploring more distant shores with you in the not too distant future.
Cleopatra"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best birthday trip!
Reviewed By QueenP - Silver Spring, MD | Traveled to Asia
Cleo is an exceptional person her patience and caring attitude is what I admire most about her. This made the trip very enjoyable and I’m happy I was a part of it.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It has been my pleasure to work with you. Thank you for joining our group tour.
Cleopatra"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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One of my bucket list checked out
Reviewed By Cherif - Waldorf, MD | Traveled to Asia
This is not my first time having Cleo as my travel agent and each time, it has been excellent. She’s very detail oriented which is a must for me. She’s helpful and very knowledgeable. The Asia trip is my 2nd best trip as the Dubai one still beats them all ?? (she planned the Dubai one as well). I will definitely use her again for my next big trips
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review of my services. It has been my absolute pleasure sharing these exotic destinations with you.
Cleopatra"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The trip was awesome
Reviewed By Robbin Thomas - Baton Rouge, LA | Traveled to Singapore | East and Southeast Asia
Cleo is awesome to work with from the beginning to the end of the travel process.
If she and her husband are traveling with you on the trip it is an extra bonus.
They are engaging, answer questions and they make sure everything is taken care of.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"We are pleased that you enjoyed the exotic experience. Thank you for your continued support of C&G Global Connections Travel. We look forward to sharing more memorable travel experiences with you in the near future.
Cleopatra"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The most memorable trip we've experienced!
Reviewed By Jacqui - Washington DC | Traveled to Asia
The trip was incredibly well organized. The trip was an eye-opener, and as a relatively seasoned traveler, I was thoroughly impressed with the arrangements. Kudos??????
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you.
Cleopatra"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Best Asian Tour Possible
Reviewed By Miss Ann - Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Traveled to Singapore | Singapore | East and Southeast Asia
Exceptional! From my first contact with Ms. Cleo until the very end of the tour, every detail was addressed and handled professionally!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you! Your positive review of my services is very much appreciated.
Cleopatra"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The most refreshed vacation I’ve ever had.
Reviewed By “Everything I wanted to see” - Beltsville Maryland | Traveled to Dublin ~ Ireland ~ Europe
It is always a pleasure to work with Cleo and I have been on several trips with her and I will always continue to travel
With her and use her services!
With her and use her services!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for taking the time to leave your review of my services. It was a pleasure working with you. I look forward to helping you to experience more exciting vacations.
Cleopatra"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best trip of my life, I will use and recommend her
Reviewed By Pat - Tokoma Park Maryland | Traveled to Montego Bay ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Very grateful to her she was wonderful.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was a pleasure working with you and your group. Thank you for your support and future referrals. This means a lot.
"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful Family Cruise 2024!!!
Reviewed By Family Cruise 2024 - Fredericksburg, Va | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Mrs. Islar is a very professional, pleasant and knowledgeable travel agent who takes care of all the details you need to know before leaving for your trip, during and after. She is awesome and we Love her!!!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for trusting me to manage and execute your family's vacation plans. It was my pleasure to work with you and I look forward to helping you with your future travel plans.
Cleopatra "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Patricia Crayton 65th Birthday Cruise
Reviewed By cynthia - Calumet City, IL | Traveled to Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
This is my second trip with Cleo and as expected I had an awesome time! From the beginning she provided all of the necessary information and followed up to make sure we had what we needed. She is helpful, thorough, and pleasant to work with. Trust me you will not be disappointed.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you, Ms. Gordon for giving me the opportunity to be of service to you and your family. It was my pleasure working with your group to plan this milestone birthday celebration. I look forward to helping you with your future travel needs.
Cleopatra Islar"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My Hawaiian Cruise was GREAT!!!
Reviewed By Rose B - Chicago, IL | Traveled to Hawaii Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
This is my second time booking a trip with Cleopatra. Each experience has been nothing short of AMAZING! She was very patient and was willing to answer all of my questions.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you Rose B. It was such a pleasure working with you and your family. I look forward to helping you with your future travels.
Cleopatra
"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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One of the best trips I had, Top 5
Reviewed By William - Fort Washington MD | Traveled to Rome ~ Italy ~ Europe
This experience was awesome and professional done as always.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for joining our group trips and your review of our services. We look forward to sharing more travel experiences with you.
Cleopatra Islar"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Another Bucket List Item Complete
Reviewed By Jayci - Bowie, MD | Traveled to Trinidad & Tobago ~ Caribbean
Ms. Islar is absolutely amazing to work with. Whenever I reach out to her with my questions or concerns, I get a response within 24 hours. She is personable, easy to talk to, listens to all of my concerns, and offers excellent payment plans so that my travel dreams aren't impossible. Ms. Islar and her team always go above and beyond their call of duty to make sure my travel arrangements are in place, my travel is seamless, and that all booked activities fit my needs and interests. I got to experience some of the beautiful islands I have always wanted to visit, and get a taste of the ones I would definitely want to return to for a longer stay. I have traveled with Ms. Islar on several once in a lifetime trips, and I can't wait to see what adventures she has for me and her other clients in the future.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It is always such a pleasure working with you and your family. Thank you for joining our group trips over the years. We look forward to sharing more travel experiences to distant shores with you and your family.
Cleopatra Islar"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Bucket list item done!
Reviewed By Maria - Frederick, MD | Traveled to Kenya ~ Africa
Cleo did an amazing job of coordinating and finding exactly what we wanted to do and see.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you. It was such a pleasure sharing this experience with you."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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C&G Global is the way to go !!
Reviewed By Ladilane - Laurel, Md | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
I just came back from a Mediterranean cruise with C&G global. They were well organized, responsive to our needs, educated about the region we were in. They made sure that everyone’s needs were attended to in a timely manner. They crested a friendly atmosphere for the entire group to get to know each other as best as possible and did frequent check in to ensure that everyone needs are met. Will definitely travel with them again.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review. It was an absolute pleasure working with you and fulfilling your needs.
Cleopatra"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Top 5 trip of my life.
Reviewed By Lolo review - New Carrollton, Maryland | Traveled to Barbados ~ Caribbean
I had no worries working with Ms Islar. All of the details were taken care of.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for providing a review of my services. It was my pleasure working with you.
Cleopatra Islar"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip on at last minute
Reviewed By World Travler - Saint Louis,MO | Traveled to Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
She's accomodating, granting your request and pays attention to detail
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for choosing G & G Global Connections Travel to help you plan and finalize your Punta Cana vacation. It was a pleasure working with you and we look forward to helping you with your future travel plans.
~ Cleopatra ~"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Experience
Reviewed By Dianne - New York | Traveled to Dubai ~ United Arab Emirates ~ Middle East
Working with Cleopatra was wonderful. She was very responsive to queries and we found her readily available with suggestions. Her vendors in UAE were also outstanding.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for choosing me to help you check off your bucket list trip. Receiving a review from seasoned travelers like you and your husband is very much appreciated. Looking forward to servicing your future travel needs.
Cleopatra Islar
C&G GLOBAL CONNECTIONS TRAVEL "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The trip of a lifetime!!
Reviewed By Myrns - Georgetown, Guyana | Traveled to Thala Beach ~ Australia ~ Australia & New Zealand
Cleopatra is efficient, pleasant to work with, and very responsive to the needs of her clients as they seek and receive her guidance on matters related to the trips.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure working with you and helping you all the way in Guyana to check off this bucket list trip. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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50 Shades of Pink in Punta Cana
Reviewed By Mrs. Robinson - Jonesboro, Ga. | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
It’s always a pleasure! Accommodations are always what she advises & are accurate! She’s a traveler & every time she tells me something it’s as described or better! I trust her judgment!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review and for trusting my advice. It was a pleasure working with your group and particularly satisfying to know that you all had a wonderful time celebrating your milestone birthday. I look forward to helping you plan and execute your future travels.
C&G Global Connections Travel"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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First Timers to Mexico!
Reviewed By Newton Family - Texas | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Cleopatra provided impeccable service and valuable information. One of the best travel experiences I have had.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for providing a review of my services. It was my pleasure to work with you and the Newton Family group. I look forward to helping you with your future travel plans.
"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Best Experience EVER!
Reviewed By Rose - Baltimore, Maryland | Traveled to London ~ England ~ Europe
Cleopatra was amazing, supportive, full of knowledge about international travel. She went the extra mile to make sure our travel to the UK and France was an exceptional experience. It was our first time abroad and we was more than just a little nervous about navigating around without a chaperone. She explained everything and reassured us! AND WE DID IT! Thank you Cleopatra!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review of my services. I am very honored to be given the opportunity to help you create wonderful memories of your first trip to Europe. I look forward to helping you with your future plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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very nice trip
Reviewed By Chuck - Waldorf Md. | Traveled to Mexico ~ Mexico
very helpful and joy to talk to about the trip
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for choosing me to help you plan and execute your Cancun vacation. It was my pleasure working with you. Looking forward to helping you with your future travel plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best trip so far!
Reviewed By Steph - Springdale, MD | Traveled to Mediterranean ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
There were 58 people in our group and Cleo handled everything to our outmost satisfaction. She made it financially possible for us to make this trip by allowing us to make monthly payments. Every month she kept us on track with our payments and the next step to expect. She was thoughtful enough to put together a meet-and-greet so everyone got to know each other prior to our cruise. It was lovely!
She make all the arrangements for the flights, transportation to and from the hotel and the various tours. This was a great help as she's more knowledgeable about the best hotel to stay at and the most popular tours to go on.
Cleo's a professional, thoughtful and thorough Travel Agent. From beginning to end - flawless!
I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a travel agent. Whatever your reason is for travelling, she'll make it one to remember.
Thanks, Cleo, for arranging our amazing cruise! Looking forward to the next adventure!
She make all the arrangements for the flights, transportation to and from the hotel and the various tours. This was a great help as she's more knowledgeable about the best hotel to stay at and the most popular tours to go on.
Cleo's a professional, thoughtful and thorough Travel Agent. From beginning to end - flawless!
I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a travel agent. Whatever your reason is for travelling, she'll make it one to remember.
Thanks, Cleo, for arranging our amazing cruise! Looking forward to the next adventure!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"This was definitely one of the biggest groups that I have organized and it was an awesome experience. Thank you for being one of our Travel Partners. We look forward to the next exotic experience and hope to have you join us. Thank you!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A very good outcome, inspire of the reason for tra
Reviewed By Maicel - Springdale, MD | Traveled to London ~ England ~ Europe
I found Mrs. Islar to be a very professional and reliable individual, she provided very valuable information to me. My back was literally against the wall, not having a lot of time to shop around. I was quite pleased with choices she suggested. I would definitely use the services of her agency in the future.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for contacting me to help you with your urgent travel needs. I am very pleased that I was able to offer you the perfect travel solution quickly and am humbly reminded of why I became a Travel Agent. I look forward to helping you with your future travel needs."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Indeed it was.
Reviewed By Myrns - Georgetown, Guyana | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
Excellent and rewarding; Cleopatra was extremely helpful and responsive to requests for advice. My Emails were responded to promptly which greatly enhanced the pre-planning phase.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was such a pleasure to finally meet you after a year of planning for this trip. Thank you for your review of my services. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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I left everything to Cleopatra.. and she did an outstanding job.
Reviewed By Fara - DC | Traveled to
My first time on a cruise and Cleo helped my hand every step of the way. Very knowledgeable, very helpful and full of good energy that makes you get excited about your vacation! I will definitely use her again and most certainly recommend her to my friends. Lovely lady.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Cleopatra Islar
Reviewed By Precious - Brooklyn, NY | Traveled to
She was very professional, helpful ,always willing to assist you in any way she can. She kept in touch with you to make sure any problems you had were resolved..
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Trip
Reviewed By Travelista6 - Bowie, Md | Traveled to St. Croix ~ Virgin Islands ~ Caribbean
She chose quiet room for my cruise. Ms. Islar also notified the ship of my dietary needs. The price for my cruise was reasonable.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for utilising my services. It's always a pleasure working with you and I look forward to helping you with your future travel needs."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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"One of my best trip/vacation "
Reviewed By "Dobby" - Hyattsville, MD | Traveled to Dubai ~ United Arab Emirates ~ Middle East
My experience working with Cleopatra Islar is one of professionalism, pleasant, and very helpful.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review. It was my absolute pleasure working with you and your daughter. I look forward to assisting you with your future travel plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A great trip, well organized
Reviewed By William - Fort Washington MD | Traveled to Dubai ~ United Arab Emirates ~ Middle East
A wonderful person with a great personality.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for taking time to provide a review of your experience with the services provided by C&G Global Connections Travel. It was my pleasure working with you and your friends. Looking forward to helping you with your future travel plans. Your comments are highly appreciated. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A great trip and wonderful experience!
Reviewed By Monica - Laurel, MD | Traveled to Dubai ~ United Arab Emirates ~ Middle East
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Mrs. Cleo. Her dedication to her clients and providing good customer service were exceptional.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"I am so pleased that you and your Mom enjoyed the group experience. It was an absolute pleasure working with you."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My First Trip Across the Earth!
Reviewed By Linda - Fort Washington MD | Traveled to Dubai ~ United Arab Emirates ~ Middle East
Cleo was both professional and inspiring in preparing me/us for this trip. Her communications about optional tours, how to prepare for cultural differences, etc., were timely and informative. Even through some snafus that were most likely due to large group size and covid 19 issuses, the trip with all its new exciting experiences was AWESOME! Thank you Cleo and C&G Global Connections Travel for checking off my bucket list in the best way ever!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for joining our group. As a first time overseas traveler, we are pleased that you had an awesome experience. Looking forward to helping you to plan more international travels."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Trip
Reviewed By Sparkle - MD | Traveled to Dubai ~ United Arab Emirates ~ Middle East
It is always a pleasure working with her. She is professional and eager to accommodate. In addition, she aims to please.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was my absolute pleasure sharing this exotic experience with you and your Mom.
Thank you!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful experience
Reviewed By Cherif - Waldorf, MD | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
It was a great experience as usual. This was not the first time my family had used Cleo for travel and every time we had exactly what we had expected if not more. It was a hustle free and all we had to do was enjoy the time.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for trusting me to provide you with the perfect resort suggestion that ensured you had a wonderful birthday celebration in Cancun. Looking forward to helping you with your future travel needs.
Cleopatra
C&G GLOBAL CONNECTIONS TRAVEL"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My Retirement Bucket List Cruise
Reviewed By Pamela - Hagerstown | Traveled to Mediterranean ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
The experience was excellent and her care for her travel partners was as a part of her family.
She sacrificed some of her travel experience to help others. This was my first long cruise and vacation and it was the best experience I have had ever.
She sacrificed some of her travel experience to help others. This was my first long cruise and vacation and it was the best experience I have had ever.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Welcome to exotic travel experiences. It was such a pleasure working with you to help you check off The Mediterranean from your bucket list. Thank you for becoming one of our valued Travel Partners."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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"A trip to remember. Many thanks for the memories
Reviewed By Sandy - Washington DC | Traveled to Mediterranean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Very professional, warmth and caring for everyone, kept me informed, helped me make adjustments, onsite, very accessible and organized. Everything was a presented. Great meeting pre travel, great bon voyage party, excellent networking with a high caliber of travel companions. Loved everything. Great group picture
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for joining C&G Global Connections group cruise to the Mediterranean. It was such a pleasure to share this exotic experience with you. I look forward to helping you to plan future vacations."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Trip to Bermuda.
Reviewed By Lyselle - London, UK | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
Cleo's organisation of our cruise to Bermuda was professional. She was very helpful in giving us suggested things to do including sigh-seeing options in Bermuda. this is my second cruise organised by her network and it was a great experience. She is professional and courteous . Thanks again for organising such a lovely trip. I would recommend it to others.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your continued support of the services that I offer in my travel business. I am happy that the cruise to Bermuda was the right fit for the vacation you were seeking. Looking forward to helping you with your future travel plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Mauri's Big Adventure
Reviewed By Maurielle - Cheverly, MD | Traveled to Marrakesh ~ Morocco ~ Africa
Working with Ms. Cleo was such a wonderful experience! She was not only a true professional, she put such a caring touch into every detail of my trip. like only she could. During the planning process, I found her suggestions so helpful and her global perspective makes her such an asset to have on your team. As we approached document and payment benchmarks, Ms. Cleo kindly answered all questions and nudged me anytime I needed reminders.
Even in the face of some personal adversity, she kept my needs in mind; I always felt like a priority.
As my itinerary unfolded, Ms. Cleo was thorough and was excellent at anticipating my needs on each leg of my journey. Since I was traveling alone, she thought of details I would've surely missed. From Marrakech to Paris, I felt supported thousands of miles away as her check-in texts always reminded me that she was available to help. Ms. Cleo is 5 stars, 2 thumbs, and 10s across the board and I look forward to booking my adventure with her!
Even in the face of some personal adversity, she kept my needs in mind; I always felt like a priority.
As my itinerary unfolded, Ms. Cleo was thorough and was excellent at anticipating my needs on each leg of my journey. Since I was traveling alone, she thought of details I would've surely missed. From Marrakech to Paris, I felt supported thousands of miles away as her check-in texts always reminded me that she was available to help. Ms. Cleo is 5 stars, 2 thumbs, and 10s across the board and I look forward to booking my adventure with her!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was such a pleasure helping you to plan and finally execute a memorable vacation to Morocco, Portugal and France where you now have memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for trusting me to guide you through the planning process and listening to my suggestions. I am pleased that you enjoyed every aspect of your trip and look forward to helping you with your future travel needs.
Cleopatra Islar"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Once in a Lifetime experience!
Reviewed By WORLD TRAVELER - Silver Spring, MD | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
Cleo was very responsive, concerned and helpful in every phase of this trip; from planning, payments and on tour. She made sure everyone was taken care of and has everything they needed to make the trip memorable and enjoyable. She is professional, personable and a joy to work with. We will definitely join her and recommend others to join us on future vacations!!!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was most gratifying to help you tick off one of your bucket-list destinations. Thank you for trusting me to do so. I look forward to helping you plan future vacations."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip to Costa Rica
Reviewed By Brittini - Washington, DC | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Mrs. Cleo was very knowledgeable about the vacation destination and booked our flights accordingly. There wasn't any long layovers and the hotel check in was very smooth. The trip was an overall success from the hotel to our first class seats on the flight!! I was really pleased with everything and I'll definitely be using Mrs. Cleo again soon!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for sharing your experience. It was my pleasure working with you."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great travel experiences!
Reviewed By Anthony & LaWuan - Waldorf, MD | Traveled to Los Cabos ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
We have booked several trips with Cleo and enjoy working with her everytime. She always has a pleasant attitude, is very professional and really goes above and beyond to ensure we have a trips that are enjoyable and memorable. Our most recent trip to Mexico was one we always remember. This year we celebrated our 9th anniversary and were really surprised with extra amenities at Cleo's request that were provided by the resort. Thank you Cleo!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Pleasing our clients is our number one priority. We are happy when our clients are happy. Thank you!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Cleo made planning as easy as 1,2,3! Job well done!
Reviewed By Jane - Meditterranean | Traveled to
Thank you for your great service and for making our Mediterranean cruise, flight and hotel hassle-free and pain-free!!! Awesome personalized planning services!!! We definitely created lasting memories for our family! Thank you for being a part of our awesome adventures!
I highly recommend the Mediterranean Cruise WITH port excursions to anyone. We explored Barcelona for 4 days before boarding the Royal Carribean Vision of the Seas ship. Our kids (9 & 12 yrs old) enjoyed all excursions and took away several educational experiences/information. Kids below 9 yrs old with short attention span might not enjoy the excursions and therefore affect the parents' experiences in the process.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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She did all the work
Reviewed By Preciouswall - United States | Traveled to
Cleopatra was prompt with returning calls and making sure you were completely informed as to what was going on and left nothing to guessing. She did all of the leg work on just showed up.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best anniversary trip of our lives.
Reviewed By Mike & Phyllis - Brandywine, Md | Traveled to Dubai ~ United Arab Emirates ~ Middle East
Our experience was awesome. Cleo was very professional in every aspect.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for taking time to provide a review of my services. It was my absolute pleasure working with you and participating in the plans for your milestone wedding anniversary. I am pleased that you had an enjoyable and memorable trip and look forward to helping you with your future travel plans.
Cleopatra Islar
Global Travel Specialist
C&G GLOBAL CONNECTIONS TRAVEL "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Every trip planned resulted in excellence!
Reviewed By Vee - Bowie, Maryland | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Ms. Islar does an excellent job understanding the type of vacation that the client desires and has supported me having an excellent time on each of my last 3 vacations out of the counyry. Her responsiveness and follow through is timely and she gives her clients 100% of her expertise to ensure their vacation meets their expectations. I am a very busy person and I need a travel agent that handles the details. If you want to experience a wonderful vacation and not need to handle the process, I highly recommended that you connect with Cleopatra Islar and let her plan your next vacation.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Although I never met many of my clients, there is nothing more rewarding than to make them happy. I enjoy what I do and certainly enjoy working with you even though we have never met. I look forward to helping you plan more exotic vacations for many years to come. Thank you for choosing my services. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Trip of a Lifetime to South Africa!
Reviewed By Tracey - Lansdowne, Pa | Traveled to South Africa ~ Africa
Traveled to South Africa for my Birthday!!! 12/2017 The trip of a lifetime!
all my accommodations were 5- Star Hotels. Not one glitch on my Itinerary.
This is just the beginning of my experiences with this company.
looking forward to booking my next adventure with- C &G Global Connections!
Happy World Traveler.
all my accommodations were 5- Star Hotels. Not one glitch on my Itinerary.
This is just the beginning of my experiences with this company.
looking forward to booking my next adventure with- C &G Global Connections!
Happy World Traveler.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was my pleasure working with you. Knowing that you had a memorable experience for your birthday makes what I do very rewarding. Looking forward to helping you plan future exotic trips."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A great experience
Reviewed By SK Heard - University Park | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
She helped whenever their was a situation needing her assistance. Also assisted in online confirmations, document retrieval and change of travel plans.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank You! It was my pleasure working with you. I look forward to working with you for your future travel needs."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Creating Memories!
Reviewed By Satisfied/Happy Family - Clarksville, Md | Traveled to Baltic Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea & Mediterranean countries
Thank you for continually working with our family in planning all of our exotic vacations! Looking forward to many more opportunities as we create family memories!!! Job well done, Cleo & highly recommend your services without reservations!!!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review and recommendation of my services. It has been my pleasure working with you and your family. I look forward to helping you plan more exotic trips in the near future."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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I felt like a VIP!
Reviewed By Sherri C - Washington, DC | Traveled to Europe
From beginning to end my trip to London and Paris was fabulous. Transportation, accommodations, and tours arranged were high quality. I truly felt like a VIP! I am sold, I will definitely use Cleopatra Islar for all of my future travel needs.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"I am always grateful for feedback from my clients - especially when they have thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of their vacation. Thank you for your review of my services. I look forward to servicing your future travel needs."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best trip!
Reviewed By Penelope Francis - WaWashington DC | Traveled to Oahu Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Extremely Pleasant! Best trip. I could not have asked for more. I told Cleopatra what we needed and gave her a budget. Not only did she deliver but far exceeded my expectations with the fum activities, food and oceanfront room. This was a trip we will never forget! Thank you so much!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review of my services. It was my absolute pleasure working with you and your family to plan, facilitate and book your trip to Hawaii. I also thank you for the referrals you have sent my way as a result of your experience with my services and I look forward to helping you and your family with your future travel needs."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Excellent experience!!!
Reviewed By Simone David - LONDON United Kingdom | Traveled to Mediterranean ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Fantastic travel experience! Cleopatra has been consistently excellent in her attention to detail and ger dedication to providing a beautiful and memorable travel experience for her clients. I felt valued and appreciated throughout the trip. All of the excursions and exoeriences were well planned. I have already planned to use her services again!!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for joining C&G Global Connections Travel Group Mediterranean cruise. It was an absolute joy bringing travelers from 4 countries together to share this exotic experience with us. Looking forward to planning your future travels. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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"Birthday, Weekend Getaway London, England"
Reviewed By Sonia - Frederick, MD | Traveled to England ~ Europe
Mrs. Cleopatra Islar was amazing! She was highly recommended as one of the best travel agentI No only she demonstrated an excellent help in organizing my dream trip, but she also possess the art of listening and understanding. She went the extra mile to book every activities in a very organized way. She directly contacted at the hotel to make sure that I will have a room available before noon. Mrs. Islar went the extra mile to contact the hotel, and theatre for confirmation, and she also provided recommendations on site seeings, restaurants choices, etc!
Mrs. Islar compiled all the trips schedules into a one large document with the step-by-step instructions of what to my arrival. Every detail of my trip went as planned> I was very pleased with all the help provided by Mrs. Islar!
I totally, highly recommend Mrs. Islar to anyone. You will not be disappointed!
Mrs. Islar compiled all the trips schedules into a one large document with the step-by-step instructions of what to my arrival. Every detail of my trip went as planned> I was very pleased with all the help provided by Mrs. Islar!
I totally, highly recommend Mrs. Islar to anyone. You will not be disappointed!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for choosing C&G GLOBAL CONNECTIONS TRAVEL to help you plan your birthday getaway in London. I am pleased that you had a wonderful first trip to London and that everything went well. It was a pleasure working with you. I look forward to helping you with your future travel needs."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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anniversary cruise
Reviewed By Rhonda - Schertz, Tx | Traveled to Cozumel ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Cleopatra is great. I had a ton of questions and she always responded to me and gave me the answers I needed. She got us great prices on the cruise and is very easy to work with. I will continue to have her help us with any future cruises.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review of my services. It has been a pleasure working with you and your family. I am pleased that everything went well."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Most Beautiful Trip.
Reviewed By Genae - Cancun | Traveled to Mexico
Ms. Cleopatra was an exceptional travel agent to myself and my spouse. She was fast on her feet whenever I needed.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for choosing me to help you plan a wonderful vacation. I look forward to helping you with your future vacation travel plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best trip of our lives
Reviewed By Bert - Clarksville TN | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
It was great she always answer every questions. She gave on time information and it was correct. You could always reach her even on weekends.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for taking time to submit a review. It was my pleasure working with you."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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35th Wedding Anniversary/Ft Lauderdale FL/Hilton Beach Resort
Reviewed By Timmy - Springdale, MD | Traveled to
Shout out to "C & G Global Connections Travel" for a great job in planning our recent 35th Wedding Anniversary celebration at the Hilton Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL. They took care of everything for us. Upgraded our seats on Spirit Airlines; secured a Junior Suite with a great ocean view at the Hilton; even had a Anniversary Card and some chocolate covered strawberries sent to our room on our actual anniversary. This isn't the first time that we received their special attention to details. They planned our trip to Hawaii in 2014. That trip truly was a trip of a lifetime. We'll be saving our dollars in hope of a vacation next year using "C & G Global Connections". Great job Cleo & Gerald. Ya'll good people!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Overall rating is a 5
Reviewed By Sh is a gem. - New York, NY | Traveled to
Cleopatra is very profesional. She always got back to you with any concerns you had and assist you in any way she could. i.e I couldn't find my luggage due to a medical problem which occurred on the ship and she helped us through it all the way. She is very nice.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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She is the best!!
Reviewed By Chief - Atlanta, GA | Traveled to
Ms. Cleopatra was very professional and demonstrated patience and kindness when planning our trip to Jamaica in 2013 . We will always use her traveling agency for future travel.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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I travel often for my work and vacation but it was
Reviewed By Safia - Potomac, MD | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
It was wonderful from end to finish. She was present for the preparation as getting visas, vaccines etc...Also we got our money worth for the hotel, logistics, food
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was an absolute pleasure working with you once again. I look forward to helping you with your future vacation plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Honeymoon!
Reviewed By Marc J. - Baltimore, MD | Traveled to Los Cabos ~ Baja California Sur ~ Mexico
Cleopatra is very friendly and informational.
Introduced to me by a close friend and kindly offered to plan my honeymoon to Los Cabos, Mexico.
I admit I am a bit indecisive at times however Cleopatra was patient with me while deciding my honeymoon location.
There was no pressure to buy and gave useful advice on what to avoid.
I truly appreciated her wisdom in this big decision. Add to that, I have no buyers remorse :)
I'll definitely recommend and book future trips with Cleopatra!
Introduced to me by a close friend and kindly offered to plan my honeymoon to Los Cabos, Mexico.
I admit I am a bit indecisive at times however Cleopatra was patient with me while deciding my honeymoon location.
There was no pressure to buy and gave useful advice on what to avoid.
I truly appreciated her wisdom in this big decision. Add to that, I have no buyers remorse :)
I'll definitely recommend and book future trips with Cleopatra!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"I am very pleased that you enjoyed your honeymoon in Cancun. It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you for using my services."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Cleopatra planned the trip of a lifetime!!!
Reviewed By Auntie Neen - Phila. | Traveled to
Our trip to South Africa was well planned through careful research and follow up. Cleopatra's attention to detail is AMAZING and was reflected in every aspect of this trip. Each day brought new memories that surpassed those of the previous day!!
If you want a well planned, memory filled vacation, Cleopatra is the right lady for the job!!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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South Africa
Reviewed By Cliff B. - Washington DC | Traveled to
I want to thank Ms. Islar and her team for successfully planning a ministry trip for our group to Johannesburg, South Africa. The entire trip was a success from departure to arrival and returning the USA. I will be calling on your services for our future travel needs.
thanks a mil. !!!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Cleopatra lifted a heavy weight of my shoulders.
Reviewed By Saliha - Washington, DC | Traveled to
Cleo lifted a very heavy weight out of my shoulders. during my emergency trip, Cleo understood my distress and took care of all my trip arrangements. While oversea, she helped me to make changes to trip without any problems. She is very efficient, friendly and takes care of her customers. I would highly recommend her to all my friends
Thank you Cleo!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Extremely helpful & flexible!
Reviewed By Jenn - Washington DC | Traveled to
Ms. Cleo was extremely helpful and flexible in planning this trip. Life happened for me, and I had to change my date and she went out of her way to make sure I knew what I was booking and what types of activities were available at my destination. I felt completely satisfied with our choice on the place I stayed. I will definitely work with her again in booking another trip! :)
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip
Reviewed By Polly - California | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
She has a lot patience and tolerance with clients
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Cleopatra arranged our group travel and the trip was awesome.
Reviewed By Cancun - Cancun, Mexico | Traveled to
Cleopatra did all of the work, the flight and hotel was easy and awesome. Cleopatra arranged round trip travel from the airport-hotel that worked out very simple with no problems. The hotel staff worked hard in ensuring we had a comfortable stay along with the food at the resort was top-notch. All I can say now is thanks and looking forward to doing business with you again.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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First Class, all the way!
Reviewed By Zandra - United States | Traveled to
I went on group cruise to Alaska via Vancouver coordinated by Cleopatra. I was very impressed by the service and the professional manner it was executed. Cleopatra went above and beyond to make the trip stress free, memorable and enjoyable.
I will definitely use her services again.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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An amazing trip and birthday celebration!
Reviewed By Happy Traveler! - San Antonio, Texas | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
I had a great experience working with Cleopatra. She was very knowledgeable and attentive. I had lots of questions because this was my first time traveling to this destination and I would also be celebrating a big milestone in my life. Working with a large group can be challenging, yet her professionalism gave us confidence that our trip would be a success and she did not fail. Cleopatra addressed my concerns with patience and a friendly attitude which felt like I was working with someone whom I had known for years, yet we had never met. I couldn't have asked for a better travel agent.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for choosing and trusting me to organize your group. It was an absolute pleasure working with you and your group to make sure that your milestone birthday was a memorable experience. I look forward to helping you with your future travel plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Family Trip Ever
Reviewed By Babs - Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Traveled to Bermuda ~ Caribbean
It was such a pleasure working with Cleopatra Islar. She was very professional, thorough and took care of all our requests. I look forward to working with her again.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for choosing C&G GLOBAL CONNECTIONS TRAVEL to help you plan your family reunion cruise to Bermuda. I enjoyed working with your group and look forward to working with you in the future."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Memorable Trip
Reviewed By Cheryl - Silver Spring | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
This was a welled planned and executed trip. Cleo responded to all requests and was always pleasant to speak with; this was a memorable experience
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was a pleasure working with you once again. Thank you for trusting me to help you check off another one of your bucket-list destinations. Looking forward to helping you plan future vacations."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Fantastic vacations
Reviewed By Marilyn - District of Columbia | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Cleopatra has planned my 3 last international vacations. Each vacation was troubled free from the monthly payments to the constant updates, Cleopatra was always reachable and available for questions. From the arrival to the airports to the resorts transports, I could have not asked for a better agent or vacations.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for trusting me to provide you with options for your annual vacations. It is always a pleasure working with you."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Cruise to Aruba, Bonaire and Grand Turks
Reviewed By Angie - Hampton, Georgia | Traveled to Aruba ~ Caribbean
I have been working with Ms. Cleo for about three years now and she has been excellent in helping with me planning all of my vacation trips. She goes the extra mile in making sure you have a great experience and a wonderful vacation. I would highly recommend Ms. Cleo to help you with all of your travel needs.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It is such a pleasure working with you and your family. Thank you for your continued support of C&G Global Connections Travel."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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CLEOPATRA MADE A TRIP TO LAS VEGAS An EXTREMELY MEMORABLE ONE!!
Reviewed By SIMONE - London, England | Traveled to
Cleopatra has been exemplary in her organisation of our 7 day trip to Las Vegas. Our stay in the Hilton Grand Vacations Suites at the Flamingo was faultless. We visited the Santa Monica Beach during our Los Angeles trip. The show, Hitsville was a Hit with me. The food at the Mandalay Hotel and other eateries was superb. Overall...it was a delightful and glorious trip!!! Well done for an excellent holiday!!!! Can't wait for another trip!!!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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European Honeymoon for my son
Reviewed By MFW - Maryland | Traveled to
Cleo was wonderful in helping to plan my son's honeymoon. I gifted he and his bride a trip to Paris and Rome. Cleo was flexible as I had many requirements and made many changes to the itinerary! She was always professional, kind and caring in her approach. My son and my new daughter-in-law had a fantastic time and we are all grateful that we entrusted Cleo to handle the arrangements.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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What an experience
Reviewed By Ronnie - Kemah Tx | Traveled to Australia ~ Australia & New Zealand
Cleo was great at keeping us informed every step of the way
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was a pleasure working with you from planning to execution. Thank you for trusting me to hep you tick off one of the destinations on your bucket list. Looking forward to helping you plan future vacations."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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She exceeded our expectations in ensuring that our birthday vacation would be awesome!
Reviewed By VJ - Maryland | Traveled to
Cleopatra understood the type of vacation that we wanted and asked the questions to ensure that she satisfied what would result in her planning a wonderful vacation for us. Everything was clearly mapped out and we had no concerns from the time we arrived to the airport and returned home following our time away. We appreciate her being available as we had questions during the process and her professionalism. We highly recommend her to others and look forward to her planning our next vacation. I travel a lot and she is the best!
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Happy Family
Reviewed By Jane - Clarksville, MD | Traveled to South America
Cleo has not let my family down for over 5 years. She is professional and always on point in creating perfect tour packages for our family with 2 teens! Our current trip to South America (Brazil, Uruguay & Argentina) with the focus on Brazil to celebrate my husband's birthday, created lasting fun memories for all of us. The Brazil tour package Cleo put together allowed us to experience their culture, traditions, history, tasted local cuisines with one of a kind tour guide! Our private tour was hassle-free and with VIP treatment the entire time! Looking forward to planning for our next adventure with you!!! Thank you!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review of my services. It's always such a pleasure working to provide you and your family the best vacation experiences. We appreciate your business and look forward to planning future exotic vacations for you and your family.
"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best family vacation by far
Reviewed By Cherif - Waldorf, MD | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
This was the best family vacation trip by far. The Island was wonderful and kids friendly. It was a stress free for my family. All we had to do was pack and travel. Would definitely use her services again for my next family vacation.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for sharing feedback from your recent family vacation and for your review of my services. I look forward to helping you with your future travel needs."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip
Reviewed By S.Kay - University Park, Il | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
She was very helpful and answered questions quickly and completely. She also paid attention to details for all of us.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank You! Looking forward to working
With you again in the future.
"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great trip
Reviewed By Polly - California | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
She has a lot patience and tolerance with clients
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for your review. My greatest satisfaction is knowing that I have done the best to ensure that my clients feel comfortable and have a pleasant experience while planning their vacation with me."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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I asked & received
Reviewed By Swicy - United States | Traveled to
I asked for a trip with all the bells and whistles, Cleo found what I was looking for, put the wheels in motion & I was pleased with the prices, and services. I would definitely use the services again.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The Royal Caribbean cruise was refreshing.
Reviewed By Luvzip - Los Angeles | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Ms. Islar was very professional and responsive to our needs. I highly recommend her for travel services and look forward to working with her in the near future.
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best trip ttodate
Reviewed By Z - Springdale, MD | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand
Cleopatra is the most patient, thoughtful, professional and detail-oriented travel agent I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. From beginning to end, all events were well planned and enjoyable with first-class transportation and hotels throughout.
C&G Global Connections is the travel agency for me. I highly recommend them.
C&G Global Connections is the travel agency for me. I highly recommend them.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for using C&G Global Connections Travel once again to help you meet your vacation and travel needs. It was a pleasure working with you. I look forward to helping you with your future vacation plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Wonderful Experience!
Reviewed By ISJENN - Decatur, IL | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Very good experience! Cleopatra Islar was very prompt in her responses to us and very easy to work with. Enjoyed the experience. If there was an issue, she was on top of it and answered questions thoroughly.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for trusting me to help you plan your family reunion. It was a pleasure working with you."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Family Reunion to Remember!
Reviewed By Gloria - Waldorf, MD | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Ms. Islar was very helpful and primarily responsible for the selection of the cruise our family took that proved to be the best quality and most economical. Ms. Islar personally assisted each family member through the reservation process, coordinated and processed incremental payments, and kept my family abreast of the options and added features the cruise line provided. Her guidance made the whole process painless and overall enjoyable. I would definitely use her services again for any future cruises and/or non-cruise vacations.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for selecting me from amongst a long list of agents on the Travel Leaders website. It was my pleasure working with you and the members of your family located in various parts of the USA. I am pleased that everything went well and I look forward to helping you with any future travel plans. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best trip of our lives!
Reviewed By Patrease - Lanham | Traveled to Puerto Vallarta ~ Jalisco ~ Mexico
Our experience was simply amazing! I was glad to work with Cleopatra because she was very helpful with finding the right vacation for our price point and needs for a special honeymoon. I appreciated her giving us option and also recommending places that we didn't think about before.
Our stay in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was something MAGICAL. It was my first time out of the country and I felt so safe traveling. I also appreciated the care that we received when got to the airport in Mexico.
Cleopatra is the BEST!
Our stay in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico was something MAGICAL. It was my first time out of the country and I felt so safe traveling. I also appreciated the care that we received when got to the airport in Mexico.
Cleopatra is the BEST!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"It was my absolute pleasure working with you. Thank you!"
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Exceptional vacation trip from start to finish!
Reviewed By JG Family - Washington, DC | Traveled to Montego Bay ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
We are a family traveling with the three T’s—toddler, teen-ager, and twenty-something adult. Cleopatra Islar worked with us and came up with the perfect trip to meet everyone’s needs. She offered excellent suggestions for travel destinations and ensured we had superb accommodations and travel arrangements to Jamaica including a special surprise for our wedding anniversary. This was our first experience utilizing a travel agent for our family vacation and we were truly impressed. Ms. Islar is extremely prompt, courteous, and readily available if you have any questions or concerns. We have already asked her to start planning our trip to Barbados for next year. It is reassuring to know that we need look no further than Ms. Islar for all our future travel plans.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"I truly thank you for trusting me to organize your family's vacation and am pleased that you had a remarkable and memorable experience. It was an absolute pleasure working with you and I look forward to helping you plan more amazing family vacations. "
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Relaxation and fun for the whole family!
Reviewed By Have Kid, Will Travel - Washington, DC | Traveled to Playa Mujeres ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Cleopatra is well organized and responds to questions and requests in an incredibly timely manner. I have some flying anxiety and prefer to fly non-stop flights only, and Cleopatra was able to find us a non-stop flight that didn't appear on any of the regular search-engines. A wonderful experience all around and would definitely make use of her expertise for future travel plans.
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for choosing me to meet your specific travel needs. It was a pleasure working with you to plan and execute the perfect family vacation. I look forward to helping you with your future travel plans."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Absolutely Fabulous!
Reviewed By Isabel - Springfield,Va | Traveled to London ~ England ~ Europe
What a wonderful trip, everything went as planned. I would definitely recommend, Cleopatra Islas to my friends. Many thanks Cleo!
Cleopatra Islar responded
"Thank you for choosing C&G Global Connections Travel. It was an absolute pleasure working with you."
✓ I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards
2024 Crystal Award
2024 International Impact Book Award
2025 Global Recognition Award
My Places
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Alaska, USA
Booked It 5 Times
Been There 2 Times
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My Photo Albums and Videos
2016 Group Trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe
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2016 Group Trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe
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2016 Group Trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe
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2016 Group Trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe
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