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Gunes Hopson, Travel Agent in Glen Allen, VA

Gunes Hopson

Glen Allen, VA Travel Agent
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Gunes Hopson

Glen Allen, VA · 7 Years of Experience

Fotogenic, LLC DBA Luxe Travel by Gunes, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

At Sea, Hawaii, Europe, Walt Disney World, USA

Interests:

Cruises, Luxury Hotels, Disney Vacations, Family Vacations, River Cruises

Suppliers:

Disney, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures By Disney , Four Seasons, Celebrity Cruises

About Me

The lazy river at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando
The lazy river at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando

From a very young age, I have been traveling with my family and always have loved to travel. In fact, my first international trip was as a toddler on a transatlantic flight to Turkiye with my parents. I clearly caught the travel bug during that fateful journey, as I since have visited 47 countries (and counting!), as well as 46 states (including Alaska and Hawaii), and have been on countless cruises.

I am a huge Disney enthusiast (Minnie forever!). Cruises, luxury travel, and family vacations are among some of my favorite things (in addition to coffee, champagne, and chocolate). I also love to blog about my travels and am a bit of a photog (check out fotogenictravel.com for the latest on those fronts).

Whether I’m staying in a fine hotel or chatting with a call center agent on the phone, the experience of superb customer service absolutely delights me. In addition, I am passionate about details and know how to read the fine print (proven by my law degree). Superior service and attention to detail is what sets me apart as a travel advisor.

I elevate your travel planning experience through a premier level of service. I handle every detail on your behalf and save you from all the hassles that a person typically experiences when planning a vacation. For example, you no longer have to spend days or even weeks investigating itineraries: I will do all that research for you, or I already may have a perfect vetted and customizable itinerary available. What about those confusing cancellation and refund policies? I am here to translate and advise on booking terms, putting your mind at ease.

There's no need to wait to actually travel to begin relaxing. From the moment we first interact, I will alleviate any planning stress and will design the perfect getaway, serving as your quintessential wanderlust resource all along the way.

Visit my website to learn more about my services: https://www.luxetravelbygunes.com/

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
59 reviews
100% Recommended
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The best bang per port
Reviewed By Ozzie - Midlothian, VA | Traveled to Canary Islands ~ Africa
Gunes got us an incredible concierge level deal from a cruise company
Gunes Hopson responded
"Always happy to find my clients great value for their vacations, especially when it comes to luxury travel!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Highly Recommend A Travel Expert Like Gunes!
Reviewed By RachelGB - Richmond, Virginia | Traveled to Virginia ~ USA
Gunes is so great at what she does and I'm so appreciative of her help with our family weekend getaway to a resort in Middleburg. In particular, she was great about sorting out what kinds of plans we should make for meals and activities for our 4-year old, sleeping arrangements for the baby, and was full of useful recommendations. We spent LESS working with her than we would have if we'd booked on our own at Salamander.
Gunes Hopson responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words! I love Salamander Resort and am so glad your family was able to enjoy your stay there."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Luxury Disney World Vacation!
Reviewed By Jana - Richmond, VA | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Amazing! Gunes was with us every step of the way, from brainstorming, to planning, to the day of and throughout our trip. She has so much helpful knowledge that she is willing to share to give us the best experience based on our personal wants and within our budgets. I was most impressed with her getting us a great package for a new Disney resort that was of utmost luxury, while staying within budget. Gunes was able to recommend flights, hotels and dates, but also gave us multiple options to choose what works best for us. She also gave us park recs and restaurant recs, and helped us make reservations as needed. She was essential in giving us a trip that we will remember fondly forever and a trip that for the first time was stress free for me because I knew she had it all handled!
Gunes Hopson responded
"I am so very happy that I was able to provide you with a stress-free vacation experience! My goal is to always take care of the details so that you can relax. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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COVID traveling, and dreaming about future travels
Reviewed By Christine I. - Richmond, VA | Traveled to Virginia Beach ~ Virginia ~ USA
Gunes provided the most professional and informative experience for us! She had answers to issues related to our travels BEFORE I even knew to ask the questions. She was always available...before, during, and after our trips....and made sure all of our needs were met. Outstanding service!
Gunes Hopson responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure to serve you, and I look forward to planning many more vacations for your family."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Family trip to WDW
Reviewed By Diana - Kernersville, NC | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Gunes was extremely helpful every step of the way. I knew that she had every detail taken care of both before and during the trip, and it made everything so stress-free! Even with a last-minute date change, she took care of it all quickly and efficiently. I will definitely use her services again for future trips.
Gunes Hopson responded
"Thank you for your kind words! It was my pleasure to plan all the details for your Disney vacation. I love it when my clients have stress-free trips! I cannot wait to help you plan your next family vacation."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
Certified Luxury Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several components including: Understanding the Luxury/Experiential Customer, Destination Knowledge, Luxury Travel Experiences, Luxury Programs, Luxury/Experiential Preferred Suppliers, Case Studies and a Marketing Plan. This is a two-year study program.
Trusted Travel Advisor: A Trusted Travel Advisor credentials, resources and global connections translates to today’s consumer in respectful interactions, confidentiality, knowledge, and client advocacy of travel services provided in parallel with building long lasting client relationships that builds with each interaction.  A Trusted Travel Advisor knows their client better than the client may know themselves and puts those polishing touches on each travel collaboration.
AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Celebrity Learning Certification
Celebrity Learning Certification
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
NCL University - Master's Degree
NCL University - Master's Degree
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seacademy - Gold Certification
Seacademy - Gold Certification
ASTA Verified Travel Advisor
FTA Certified Family Travel Advisor
Travel Institute Luxury Travel Specialist
Disney College of Knowledge

My Places

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