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Josh Oretsky, Travel Agent in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Josh Oretsky

Fort Lauderdale, FL Travel Agent
Super Agent

Josh Oretsky

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 11 Years of Experience

Galaxy Travel & Cruises, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(23)
100% Recommended
Excellent. I am so busy that I just do not have the time to figure out details regarding travel. Josh arranged everything from pick... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Africa, Europe, Middle East, South America, East and Southeast Asia

Interests:

Luxury Cruises, River Cruises, Safari, LGBTQ+ Travel, Escorted Tours

Suppliers:

Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea, AmaWaterways, Celebrity Cruises, Tauck

About Me

I have always been interested in traveling the world, and now I'm fortunate to have a career doing just that.  My office window is often a picture in a postcard.   I have been to many exciting places around the world, and look forward to sharing my insights with you.  

In addition to assisting many clients with their journeys to Africa, I have been to been to the region several times. I have experienced safaris in East Africa and Southern Africa, and am amazed at the subtle differences in each region.  I worked with luxury operators such as Tauck, African Travel & Giltedge.

More recently, I have been doing plenty of work in the Middle East, which is becoming more popular every year.  I escorted a group of 30 to Dubai, which was followed by a group of 70 on a fantastic Egyptian River Cruise with Amawaterways.  I have independently visited AlUla in Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar.  The Middle East is an intriguing destination and not to be missed.  Our Select Hotel Program has some of the region's top rated luxury properties.

Of course, I also have plenty of experience with more typical destinations like Europe, Ocean/River Cruises and the Caribbean & Latin America.

Let me use my extensive knowledge to help you plan your weekend getaway or your journey of a lifetime.

 

Additional Languages
Spanish

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
23 reviews
100% Recommended
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Fabulous trip ,well planned and so much fun
Reviewed By Beach - Pawleys Iskand South Carolina | Traveled to Lyon ~ France ~ Europe
Excellent. I am so busy that I just do not have the time to figure out details regarding travel. Josh arranged everything from pick up at the airport , train tickets in Europe , travel insurance etc. etc. the service he provided is more thorough and timely than anyone I have ever worked with before. I will use him from here in out. He made travel easy ! Thanks Josh
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best Vacation Decision Ever
Reviewed By JP - Yonkers, NY | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Josh is very attentive and works hard to ensure that clients needs are met and exceeded.

Letting Josh plan our vacations is one of the best vacation decisions we have ever made!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Trip!
Reviewed By C & J - San Francisco | Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
In a word, terrific. What we loved the most about Josh was his attention to detail; very thorough.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Oretsky--Outstanding Travel Agent
Reviewed By Leslie - Coral Springs, FL | Traveled to France ~ Europe
Josh Oretsky is a joy to work with! My family has worked with him many times over the past two years. He gives great advice; he really knows the industry. Josh builds rapport easily, with even the most difficult client. He is also quite patient. Josh is thorough, detail oriented, and honest. If you do not love your travel agent, give Josh a try!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
21 of 37 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?YES|NO
Awesome trip and Agent
Reviewed By Kevin & David - Redwood City, California | Traveled to France ~ Europe
We've always been reluctant to use the services of a travel agent because we didn't think he/she would attend to the details like we have always done on our own. We couldn't have been more wrong about Josh. His expertise was front and center from our first meeting. All of his advice/suggestions were spot on. Josh is eager to answer questions or concerns and does it professionally and promptly. Some of our most favorite trip experiences were based upon Josh's recommendations. We can't wait to work with Josh again. Highly recommended!
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.
CTC - Certified Travel Counselor
MCC - Master Cruise Counselor
Luxury Travel Specialist
Luxury Leaders Alliance

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

Penguins in Antarctica

Antarctica with Silversea

I was fortunate to visit Antarctica, which was one of the best adventure trips ever.  I sailed with Silversea on which, if you can imagine, every suite has a butler.  A butler in Antarctica!!  To visit Antarctica on a luxury ship, with all the comforts of a luxury hotel is hard to beat. People think of Antarctica as a block of ice, but it...
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