Rosemary Bartello, Travel Agent in Oakville, ON

Rosemary Bartello

Oakville, ON Travel Agent
Super Agent

Rosemary Bartello

Oakville, ON · 25+ Years of Experience

An independent agent with Cruise Holidays of Oakville, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
4.9
(44)
100% Recommended
Very patient and helpful in answering all our questions. Read More >
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My Travel Specialties
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Certificates & Awards
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Itineraries

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

France, Italy, Galapagos Islands, Mediterranean Sea, Trans-Atlantic

Interests:

Cruises, Luxury Cruises, River Cruises, Nature, Golf

Suppliers:

Avalon Waterways, Celebrity Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Paul Gauguin, Azamara

About Me

River Cruise Specialist.

River cruising is one of my favorite ways to cruise. It is a small ship, more intimate than ocean cruises and offers a totally different type of experience. With only 100 - 180 guests you can really get to know the rest of the guests onboard the ships. Since most offer bar and beverage, pre paid gratuities and included shore excursions, river cruising can be pretty much all inclusive. It offers a more in depth experience of the places and regions you are visiting. The food on board is excellent and they all offer meals typical to the area you are visiting. Most offer local wines with meals, better to pare with the local cuisine. Local entertainment is brought onboard, all combined to give you a taste of the local flare. Cruises range from lead in economical options to Luxury cruises. There is a type to match every type of guest. Even the tours cater to different clients. From active tours to classical, historical tours. There is something for everyone!

My Travel Specialties

Oceania Cruise Specialist

Oceania Cruise Specialist
Oceania is one of our premiere Cruise lines.Considered an Upper Premier Cruise line, it it has been a favorite of mine and my clients for many years. I am an Oceania Specialist and in fact, we are one of the top producers for Oceania in Canada. I have been selling Oceania since it's inception in ...Read More ▶

River Cruise Expert

River Cruise Expert
I have been in the cruise business now for 24 years. I probably took my first River Cruise in 1999, long before most people had even heard of one, and long before many of the well known cruise lines of today were in business. The ships have changed so much from then. They now offer many of the am...Read More ▶

Luxury Cruise Specialist

Luxury Cruise Specialist
Luxury means different things to different people. But when it comes to Luxury cruises we are generally talking about high end, small ship, all inclusive cruising. In the luxury cruise sector you will not fing the neon, mega ships. Most ships are smaller and more intimate with a higher crew/guest...Read More ▶

Italy Specialist

Italy Specialist
Welcome to la Dolce Vita.  A long weekend in Rome, a Villa Stay in Tuscany or a retreat in Lake Como, Italy is a country with varied opportunities. It is a bucket list destination for every traveler. Considered to have the best food in the world (I have never had a bad meal here) the most ...Read More ▶

Ocean and River Cruise Specialist

Ocean and River Cruise Specialist
Travel has always been a love of mine. From the time I graduated from university and spent six weeks in Europe I knew that I wanted to be a travel agent. However I took a detour for a number of years and started my “travel” career in 1997. My excitement surrounding travel coupled with exte...Read More ▶

Galapagos Islands - An Adventure of a Lifetime.

Galapagos Islands - An Adventure of a Lifetime.
Galapagos Islands - An Adventure of a Lifetime. The Galapagos Islands is a unique archipelago floating in the Pacific Ocean, offering a blend of untouched natural beauty and extraordinary wildlife encounters that can’t be found anywhere else on Earth.Unlike most ocean vess...Read More ▶

Customized Cruise and Land Vacations

Customized Cruise and Land Vacations
Most people love to cruise, but not everyone is satisfied with just a cruise. Planning a European or Mediterranean vacation doesn't just stop with the cruise. If you are flying to Europe, you want to see everything you can while you are there. That is where I come in. Pre and post cruise stays ex...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 4.9
44 reviews
100% Recommended
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Very helpful
Reviewed By love cruising - Ancaster, ON | Traveled to
Very patient and helpful in answering all our questions.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Nobody does it better!
Reviewed By BGG - Oakville, Ontario | Traveled to
I've been working solely with Rosemary since my wife and I took our first cruise almost 15 years ago. In that time she has helped plan 9 or 10 cruises in numerous locales (including Europe, North America, Egypt and Asia) as well as provide other miscellaneous travel advice and recommendations. She has worked with my wife and me to determine our likes and desires and has consistently come up with recommendations that always leave us feeling like we've been well cared for. The odd time an issue has arisen while travelling she has quickly risen to the occasion to take care of it to our satisfaction. Over the years Rosemary has become a real friend in addition to a travel agent and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a truly great travel agent.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Worth keeping on our list and so glad we went!
Reviewed By Vegie - Ontario, Canada | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Always so helpful. We are now planning our 4th trip with Rosemary.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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A Great Travel Agent
Reviewed By Diane - Toronto, Ontario Canada | Traveled to
I have dealt with Rosemary for many years, and she knows my preferences and needs. Whether the trip is a long cruise or a short flight, Rosemary provides the information and options that I need, and also follows up after the trip to make sure everything went smoothly. I would highly recommend her to others.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Rome, Sorrento - A 14 day trip to Italy
Reviewed By Hamilton Location - Hamilton | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Rosemary, was professional, accurate, informative and extremely knowledgeable. We had questions while we were on the trip, and she responded in a timely manner. She was spectacular.
Rosemary Bartello responded
"Thank you so much for your review. I really appreciate it. Rosemary"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
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.
Avalon Specialist
Globus Specialsit
Luxury Cruise Specialsit
Oceania University, Regent Seven Seas University,
Silversea Cruise Specialist
Uniworld Specialist, Avalon Waterways Specialist,
Uniworld Specialst
Oceania Cruise Specialist
Luxury Cruise Specialist
Ama Waterways Specialist
Regent Seven Seas Cruise Specialist
Regent Seven Seas Cruise Specialst
Royal Caribbean University of Wow, Paul Gaughin
Scenic River Cruise Specialsit
Silver Sea Cruise Specialist
Pearls, Crystal Cruises Academy, Seabourn Academy
Azamara Cruise Specialist
Insight Vacations Specialist
Crystal Cruise Specialist
AMA Waterways Cruise Specialist
Princess Academy, Celebrity 5* Agent, HAL Academy

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 Photo Albums and Videos

Galapagos Islands
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Galapagos Islands

My Travel Stories

Normandy and Paris River Cruise

The opportunity to cruise on one of Uniworld’s newest and luxurious ships was not to be missed. The beautifully decorated interior mirrored the gorgeous scenery along the Seine. I traveled in August 2017 and was blessed with perfect weather – Paris was not stifling hot, and I wasn’t cold while visiting the beaches in Northern France. In o...
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Turkey

I’ve always wanted to go to Turkey and made the decision to travel to this wonderful destination in March of 2016. Turkey is one of the most interesting and diverse countries I’ve ever visited. There were many highlights on this 10 day itinerary, including:  Pammukkale The ‘cotton castles’; terraced calcium pools that are in sharp ...
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