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Rose Cacciatore, Travel Agent in Framingham, MA

Rose Cacciatore

Framingham, MA Travel Agent
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Rose Cacciatore

Framingham, MA · 25+ Years of Experience

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
5.0
(211)
100% Recommended
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Caribbean, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Aruba

Interests:

Luxury Cruises, River Cruises, Cruises

Suppliers:

Avalon Waterways, Windstar Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Globus, Funjet Vacations

About Me

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My passion for travel and matching clients to the best vacation experiences for the past 37 year has been amazing. Working with top tour operators with the knowledge needed to coordinate trip itineraries and fashion travel plans that stand out above the competition.My travels have taken me to over 40 destinations around the world.  My real life in destination experiences help me design travel experiences that are fit just for you.  I work with you from the early stages of dreaming of travel all the way to the moment you return with a camera or heart filled with memories.  I am your personal concierge inspired with adding the little details to your travel journey.  As your travel custom travel designer you have the option of working with me to build a personally designed itinerary as well as choosing an escorted group travel trip, if needed. I can create a vacation ,honeymoon or adventure travel that is both unique and unforgettable. 

Sailing on Windstar's New Star Breeze

Memorable trip for 2015 was sailing on Windstar's new Star Breeze 212 passenger yacht from Athens to Istanbul! I'll never forget walking up the steps of the Acropolis or going to a local Greek Restaurant and eating and dancing to traditional Greek Music. Enjoying the history of Ephesus in Kusadasi ,Turkey and taking my first camel ride are some of the highlights you can experience on Windstar Cruises!

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
211 reviews
100% Recommended
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Thanks you Roesmarie
Reviewed By Geri - Chicago | Traveled to France ~ Europe
Very easy to work with came up with good ideas with this last minute request. We needed to be more engaged to improve the timing of events. We loved Normandy and our Art Tour of Von Gogh!
Rose Cacciatore responded
" Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Best, Rose "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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The best honeymoon!
Reviewed By Stephanie and John - Waltham, MA | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Rose is such a joy and pleasure to work with! She most recently planned my honeymoon to Hawaii. My husband and I were so busy with wedding planning that we didn't have much time to do research on places to stay, visit, dine, etc. Rose took the stress out of all of this planning and organized and planned a honeymoon we will truly never forget. Rose knew we were on a budget but that we also wanted to truly enjoy ourselves after all of the stress of planning our wedding. She took consideration of all of our requests and thought of things we would not have without her. The accommodations she made for us were unbelievable and we never wanted to leave! Rose is extremely knowledgeable as she has been working as a travel agent for many years. Her experience shows as she provides extensive feedback on different locations, hotels, restaurants, etc, and is always honest! Rose provides upbeat energy while making herself readily available to help. We cannot wait to use her for future trips!
Rose Cacciatore responded
"Wow! Thank you again for taking the time to write this review! Best, Rose "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Honeymoon in Hawaii
Reviewed By Joe - Milford, MA | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Rose was very easy to work with and wants to put together the best possible trip for you. This is the second time I’ve planned a trip with Rose and both have resulted in great experiences. She was able to get us great flights and great resorts on all 3 islands (Oahu, Kauai, Maui). Her suggestions on excursions and restaurants were also very helpful. Using Rose’s services definitely helped take away the stress of planning and 2 week vacation. Will absolutely be using Rose again.
Rose Cacciatore responded
"Thank you for taking the time to write this review! Best, Rose"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Excellent Alaska Cruise
Reviewed By pb - Westford, MA | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Rosemarie was very helpful in finding an excellent deal on a luxury Alaska Regent cruise. Our cruise met our expectations based on Rosemarie's description and what we wanted. She took care of travel insurance as well. We mentioned that it was a special occasion trip and had nice surprises during the cruise (one from Rosemarie, one from the cruise line.)
Rose Cacciatore responded
" Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Best, Rose "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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European River Cruise on Avalon
Reviewed By Mary - South Chelmsford ma. | Traveled to Eastern Europe ~ Europe
We could not have planned this trip without Rosemarie’s help.
We had always wanted to go on a River Cruise and didn’t know
where to begin.Having been on a river cruise herself she was a wealth of knowledge . From picking which cruise company to choose to arranging our flight she was invaluable.She was available anytime we had any questions and made the whole process easy.

Rose Cacciatore responded
" Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Best, Rose "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
The Luxury Leaders Alliance is a unique networking environment for a carefully selected group of luxury advisors that have common experience, skills and mindset. Through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and educational opportunities, these elite advisors are empowered to provide sophisticated, personalized experiences to luxury travelers.
Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.
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.
A Honeymoon Wishes Agent provides the only full service honeymoon registry for couples that expect a higher standard for their wedding.
AMA Academy
AMA Academy
AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
Globus family of brands Specialist
PEARLS Travel Advisor Specialist
PEARLS Travel Advisor Specialist
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Seabourn Academy Graduate
Cosmos Certified Specialist
Cosmos Certified Specialist
UnCruise Certified Adventurist
UnCruise Certified Adventurist
Windstar Star Specialist
Windstar Star Specialist
Certified Leisure Travel Specialist
Uncruise Adventurist
Globus /Monograms Specialist
Avalon River Cruise Secialist
Windstar Cruises

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

My Travel Stories

Arenal Volcano Experience

Costa Rica Adventure for all

My Costa Rica adventure was amazing! From adventures to beautiful black sand beaches, with 28 national parks, 8 biological reserves and 130 protected areas.   I was lucky enough to hike at the Arenal Volcano and enjoy Jungle River cruise in Paleverde National Park where I was able to see monkeys, Iguanas and hundreds of different species ...
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Local culture experience

Amazing Dubai

Dubai is a must see destination…..The first thing people think of when they hear Dubai is that it is like an Arabian Las Vegas. That is not a good description, it is a soulful vibrant city with many new innovations and just as many savored traditions.  I flew on Emirates in Business class which was an incredible experience from great food...
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Croatia Local Living Experience

Local Living in Croatia with G Adventures

When you think about Old World charm and medieval Splendour, its hard to beat Croatia. Imagine living there like the locals do- with full access to local wine and olive oil,a farm villa to reside in ,and day to Dubrovnik and the Adriatic Sea among other legendary locales. G Adventures local living is all that and more. You can walk,bike and sail...
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Great Memories for 2016 on Avalon's New suite ship

Great Memories for 2016 on Avalon's New Suite Ship Avalon is the best river cruises out there! The cabins have open air balconies, you can sit in the sitting area or lie in bed and watch the magnificent castles on the Rhine go by. My first stop was the beautiful city of Strasbourg ,France and then onto Mainz, Rudesheim and Cologne Germany which ...
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Yacht Cruising Greece and Turkey

I sailed on Windstar Cruises’ newly refurbished and renamed Star Breeze, which holds 212 passengers and boasts one crew member for every two passengers. It is an amazing yacht experience that will delight any traveler. There were balconies with double-sliding French doors, the bathrooms were all marble with double sinks and a large soaking ...
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Client Testimonials

Loyal Customers
Rosemarie has been our agent for years, she’s like family, the ones you like and love talking with! My husband won’t travel unless Rosemarie has done the arrangements. Rosemarie has been the guiding light of the most memorable trips of our lives. She remembers her clients tastes and will steer them away from something she knows won’t meet their needs and help them to find the perfect trip that will make incredible memories. She’s given us phenomenal memories
Alexandra and Robert E, Myrtle Beach SC
Journey to Italy with Family
The trip she planned for my family was perfect. I was very specific as to what I wanted to do and she made it happened. We wanted to go to a small village in Solopaca, Italy on our way to the Amalfi coast. I wanted to go to the village in which my grandmother was born to have the experience of a lifetime. It began with a family owned restaurant who prepared a special meal just for us. So many hugs, great food, wine and most of all love in their hearts. The beginning of trip we enjoyed private guides, private transports in Rome. Off to Amalfi coast in which the hotel was spectacular in Sorrento as well as the hotel in Rome. The highlight was the cooking class. It was farm to table everything homemade and home grown. Every tour guide, every venue, every driver all perfect. Every trip you have ever planned for me was perfect. I thank you from the bottom on my heart. You made my lifelong dream come true.
Phyllis, P, Langhorne PA
First time River cruising
Dear Rose, Just a quick note to thank you for making our trip stress free. We had an amazing trip! The weather was perfect! The food was delicious! I highly recommend the Douro River Cruise. As a whole, there were some excursions we feel should not be missed, namely, Historical Quinta: Unveiling Wine’s Rich Heritage and Fall in Love with Salamanca. I’ve been home only 36 hours and have already been looking at the other cruises.
Veronica,J,Andover,MA
50th Wedding Annivesary
Laurel and Bill, Waltham MA
Croatia our Way
Thank you for the wonderful planning and support you did for our vacation in Croatia. We loved our hotels and tour guides. Each tour guide was an expert and made out trip much more enjoyable. Our hotels were terrific and the perfect choice, particularly the hotels in Plitvice and Dubrovnik. We loved the concierge and the app. It made the experience much less stressful and convenient. We look forward to working with you in the future!
Maureen and Kevin B, Belmont MA
40th Anniversary trip to Italy
We are home, and I must say it ranks right up there with my most favorite vacations! Everything was perfect, and you made our every adventure so easy. We didn’t even have to think about it. The drivers you work with really put a cherry on the top. They were so patient while we did our wine tours, and both stopped at other places along the way to see other sites. It was so nice not dealing with the stress of driving. All of the drivers picked us up early and prompt. The hotels were both over the top with great rooms and service. The wine tasting were informative and elegant. Lucca was the best and everything we remembered. I had been visualizing this whole trip for many months before the process of booking anything started, and I can say it turned out exactly how I saw it. So Thank You for helping to make our dreams come true.
Barbara and John D, Havana FL
Family Vacation to Ireland with Cie Tours
Wonderful trip. Rose met with me and my sister and planned the perfect trip from touring Ireland to visiting family. We stayed in great hotels and our coach driver was Awesome. We learned more about Ireland, had unbelievable weather and a great visit with family! Dingle was fabulous! We had a memorable visit and have some beautiful scenic sights from all our tour stops. The town of Adare and the Dunraven Hotels perfect. Quiet, peaceful atmosphere, interesting history and quite picturesque! Thank you for helping us with this unforgettable trip. Diane
Diane B, Brighton,MA
Egypt and Nile Cruise
Just got back from our Egypt trip and had to write you a note with a big THANK YOU. All the travel arrangements went beautifully, the properties where we stayed were first-rate and the sites we visited awe-inspiring. I think the extra days could have been challenging for the guides but Abercrombie & Kent and Kensington did a great job of finding things off-the-beaten-track for us to see. The experience was much more intimate . We've used Rose for a few trips and have found that her level of service and the quality of her recommendations has always exceeded what we expected. In this case, pulling together multiple tour companies to handle different phases of the itinerary worked without a hitch and helped us see things not normally included with a shorter visit. We couldn't have managed the multiple airline schedule changes and cancellations without her able help.
Joe and Linda T, Wilmington, DE
Hawaii our Way
Our experience with Rose was exceptional. Rose was very attentive to what we were looking for and what our style was when it comes to traveling. She offered multiple packages at different prices to fit our range which was helpful to see. Rose has expert knowledge of traveling to Hawaii and what to do/ where to stay. We stayed the majority of the trip in Maui and Kauai at the Hyatt hotels and couldn't have been happier with the hotel choice. They are truly beautiful hotels and first class when it comes to their service. You will be beyond pleased with the resort environment of these two hotels, especially their pools, beaches, location, golf courses, dining options, and hotel services. Planning a honeymoon or long trip (2 weeks) can be stressful with everything that goes into it. Rose planned everything for us from flights, hotels, excursions, transportation to and from the hotel/airport, rental cars, etc. We truly didn't have to lift a finger and that was the best part.
Andrew and Cristian M, Boston, MA
Hawaiian Honeymoon
This is our third time booking a trip with Rose! She takes the stress out of any trip planning process. When choosing a destination for our honeymoon Rose helped us feel confident in our plans. In the days leading up to the trip when there was some uncertainty about travel to the state of Hawaii, she offered to check in with clients who had just returned from Hawaii to help allay any fears. She ensured that every logistical detail was covered from accommodations and car rental to excursion recommendations. A big highlight of the trip was a snorkeling excursion to Hanalei Bay in Maui that was a recommendation of Rose. We were fortunate to have a smaller group for this and our guides were able to give us some extra attention, which was great as first-time snorkelers. Doing your own research can be overwhelming but Rose helps narrow it down to make decisions easier. Rose recommends things she’s experienced in her own travel, so you can trust if Rose is recommending it, then it’s the best!
Jason and Alyssa C ,Medford MA
A Dream Honeymoon to Italy and Greece 2021
Rose is amazing! Our honeymoon plans were ambitious and challenges were compounded by the pandemic, but Rose was there every step of the way and worked tirelessly to make sure all of our plans remained intact and travel was smooth. Leading up to our trip our flights were cancelled by the airline multiple times (one airline even folded!), but Rose stayed in communication with us and was able to protect us on the cancelled flights, and rebook us on very convenient and comfortable flights. I don't know what we would have done without her! On top of that, our hotel accommodations were spectacular, and the tours and activities she booked were excellent. Thank you Rose for helping make our honeymoon unforgettable!
Bill and Kate, Boston MA
Hawaii Honeymoon Success!
Rose is such a joy and pleasure to work with! She most recently planned my honeymoon to Hawaii. My husband and I were so busy with wedding planning that we didn't have much time to do research on places to stay, visit, dine, etc. Rose took the stress out of all of this planning and organized and planned a honeymoon we will truly never forget. Rose knew we were on a budget but that we also wanted to truly enjoy ourselves after all of the stress of planning our wedding. She took consideration of all of our requests and thought of things we would not have without her. The accommodations she made for us were unbelievable and we never wanted to leave! Rose is extremely knowledgeable as she has been working as a travel agent for many years. Her experience shows as she provides extensive feedback on different locations, hotels, restaurants, etc, and is always honest! Rose provides upbeat energy while making herself readily available to help. We cannot wait to use her for future trips!
Stephanie and John S,Waltham MA
Group Travel to Italy
I have been working with Rose for a few weeks now, planning a trip to Rome and Sorrento for eight family/friends and it has been such a wonderful experience, I had to find someone to whom I can sing her praises. I 'met' Rose through a google search and I'm so happy I went with my reaction to her online profile/picture which seemed like a friendly caring person. And she is! She listens, she adjusts, she persists, she explains, she does a wonderful job of providing service in a professional and friendly manner. We've changed our minds, changed our cities, changed our times and she's unflappable. She has managed to get us on a well priced trip that includes the tours and free time. During the process, she has fielded calls from almost everyone in the group and each has told me how great she was on the phone. We are so excited and we feel like we have been working with someone who's a friend, not a stranger at all. You should be proud to have Rose on your team!
Mary D from Milton, MA
Luxury Cruise Client Testimonial
Just got back from a Windstar cruise that began in Singapore and stopped in Malaysia and Thailand. The cruise was marvelous. The crew on the Star Pride was attentive, friendly, and professional-and the food was, to say the least, excellent. The best part of the trip, however, was Rose Cacciatore, our trip adviser from Travel Leaders. She did the worrying for us and made a complicated trip simple. Rose recommended the right travel insurance, booked flights on Singapore Air. She also arranged excellent private tours in Singapore with Trails of Indochina, a superb company. In short, we have Rose to thank for a trip that we will always remember.
. Stephen and Delaine M, Lower Gwynedd, PA
Great trip to Italy!
We returned from the most amazing two-week visit to Italy and wanted to thank you for planning such a memorable trip. Every detail of the trip was seamless and we were able to just sit back and thoroughly enjoy each destination including Rome, Florence, Venice and Positano. The hotels were outstanding and in such great locations. The private tours/drivers is the absolute way to go! The drivers and private tours allowed us to get so much more out of the trip. We bypassed the long lines at all the major sights. The train system with assigned seats was a comfortable, easy way to travel between cities. At each destination the driver was waiting to take us to our hotel in that city. We never had to wait for the driver or worry that we would not be picked up. The drivers and guides went above and beyond to accommodate every request. We would not have learned or experienced so much of Italy without the private tours/drivers. We can't wait to plan our next destination with you!
The White Family, Cambridge MA
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