Group Travel Specialists

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Introduction

We exclusively book groups. I and my partners book groups of 5 or more rooms, with and without pickleball, and have secured a free room for as few as five paid rooms. We book resorts such as Sandals, Couples, Iberostar, Club Med and others. And cruises such as Norwegian, Cunard, AmaWaterways and others. We do not typically book mass-market cruises such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival, or MSC. Since June 2022 I have personally visited 15+ all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico, cruised on 4 different ocean cruise lines and a river cruise, visited Alaska twice, and stayed in 8 European countries. I hold certifications with Sandals Resorts and Couples Resorts, and the following ocean cruise lines: Regent Seven Seas, Celebrity, Virgin Voyages, Azamara, Royal Caribbean, Princess, and river cruise lines AmaWaterways, Uniworld, and Avalon. We would love to help create an amazing vacation for your group!

Overview

Hired 3 times

Serves Yankton, SD

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1 employee

2 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 pm - 11:59 pmMon12:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Credit card.

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Thumbtack Customer

Sep 24, 2023

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From Google

Hi, I was referred to this excellent travel agent thru Amber Pietan Travel agency and he has been a peach. Although his strong point is booking cruises he has been more than helpful with assisting me, just a lowly air traveler around North America. ( I hadnt flown in almost 15 years ). This gentleman is busy, as we all are, but youd never know it by the assistance he gives.

Group Travel Specialists's reply

J thank you for the review, I sure appreciate you!

Thumbtack Customer

Sep 21, 2023

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From Google

I was unsure about using Pickleball Travel at first as it was not one of the major on line companies for pickleball vacations. I am so glad I went with Pickleball Travels and Gary Zins. He was always available for questions. He is very detail oriented as am I. He had answers from our resort the same day we would call him with a problem or question. I plan on using Pickleball Travel again next year.

Group Travel Specialists's reply

Seth, thank you for your gracious words. Your leadership in managing the group was certainly critical to its success!

Thumbtack Customer

Sep 21, 2023

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From Google

This was my 1st time to visit a Sandals resort and everything was great. Gary helped our group to plan our pickleball trip. He provided helpful information and checked on us if everything was going well. He will do a great job to help you plan your upcoming trip.

Group Travel Specialists's reply

Ronnie, thank you for the review, and your always quick communication; it was a pleasure to assist. Hope to assist with your future travel planning!

Amanda L.

May 22, 2022

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Gary was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about all the cruises available to me. He listened to what I was looking for and responded with all the right suggestions. I was very happy with the way he worked with me. I would highly recommend him.

Details: Vacation • 1 person • 51 years old or older • Booking travel • Booking accommodations • Planning excursions • Boat / cruise • Remotely (phone or internet)

Group Travel Specialists's reply

Thank you Amanda! Hope to work with you more on your cruise plans, as we navigate this turbulent world we currently live in.

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PAMELA R.

Apr 5, 2022

He was punctual and attentive to needs we expressed He also followed through to make certain we had all we needed and went the extra mile to print out our directions. Would contact him again for travel needs

Group Travel Specialists's reply

That was an interesting trip! Thank you Pamela for the review, and please keep me in mind for future travel.

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Gary Zins

FAQs

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Initially talking on the phone to identify most important priorities of the client, to ultimately create a win-win for both client and our company.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I hold cruise line certifications with Regent Seven Seas, AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Azamara, Celebrity, Virgin Voyages, Royal Caribbean, Uniworld, and Carnival, as well as African Travel, and Jamaica.