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 Marianne Schafer 
 
January 8, 2026.
 
 
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1/2/2026 - Since I can’t re-review Andrea for subsequent travels I am adding onto this original post. Andrea helped plan our EPIC vacation that included our 3rd Royal Caribbean cruise, snorkeling in Nassau, provided recommendations to see turtles (my favorite 🐢), Universal Islands of Adventure and EPIC, swimming with dolphins at Discovery Cove, and made dining reservations for New Year Eve at Universal CityWalk. She was especially helpful in providing insights to Universals newest park, EPIC. In addition to making all the plans she met with me a few weeks in advance to review our itinerary and printed off documents to keep handy when traveling.

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4/4/2024 - Our family had such an amazing cruise on the Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas with the help of Andrea. She was very available, ensured that we had everything in place before departure, and genuinely excited about our itinerary. Thank you again Andrea for planning another family vacation full of memories!

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2/4/2024 - Andrea Erbrecht, our travel agent for our recent Mother Daughter trip to Universal Studios, was simply spectacular. From the moment I reached out to her to plan our Christmas gift surprise, she attentively listened to our proposed itinerary for the Rock the Universe weekend and swiftly took charge of all the planning. With her firsthand knowledge of the weekend events and everything Universal (especially the Wizarding World of Harry Potter), she ensured every detail was meticulously taken care of.

Upon our request for recommendations, Andrea suggested the perfect Italian restaurant, Vivo, in Universal’s City Walk, and even made reservations for us. Prior to our departure, she met with us locally, providing invaluable insights about the trip, including concert schedules and park maps, which got us even more excited. We also sought her advice on casual dining options, and she recommended a few places.

As our departure date approached, Andrea thoughtfully printed all the necessary documents, including hotel and Universal express pass details, ensuring a seamless experience for us. Throughout our trip, she remained incredibly accommodating, assuring us that we could reach out to her at any time.

Post-trip, Andrea eagerly awaited our feedback, demonstrating her genuine interest in our experience. Her friendship, enthusiasm, and professionalism have already led us to book our next trip with her.

Andrea truly made our Mother Daughter adventure to Universal an unforgettable and magical experience.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Brittany Carter 
 
November 25, 2025.
 
 
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Kelly R. planned the perfect Orlando Universal trip for my family on our quick trip to Cheer Worlds! She was patient with all of my questions and changes! I would recommend her again and again! My son is a huge Harry Potter fan so she made sure we knew how to maximize our time there!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jackie Webber 
 
November 13, 2025.
 
 
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Kris Vanderlinden truly has a passion for travel and was very helpful in planning our honeymoon trip to Ireland!

It was our first time traveling together out of the country and she made sure to do everything she could to guarantee a good experience. She listened to what our preferences and priorities were and made sure to tailor the trip accordingly. She was very responsive and organized which we appreciate also.

Even after our trip, Kris reached out to follow up and check on. We had a great experience!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 The Youngs 
 
November 8, 2025.
 
 
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Our European river cruise with added stays in Budapest and Nuremberg was perfectly put together by Mary.  Her attention to detail and follow-through with our requests was superb.  Private transfers that she arranged were completely dependable and professional.  Hotels that she booked were lovely and located conveniently close to the attractions we wanted to see.  We highly recommend Mary and her company for your next travel arrangements!

October 2025
This is our second trip Mary planned for us.  Once again she did an outstanding job helping us plan a 16 day trip to Spain/Portugal. Planes, trains, taxis, day trips, and hotels were planned perfectly. Mary made the trip of a lifetime seamless and stress free.
Thank you Mary,

The Youngs
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Brian Fowler 
 
October 31, 2025.
 
 
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Great planning, excellent service and a very enjoyable time.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Thomas Zecchini 
 
October 11, 2025.
 
 
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My wife and I used Mary Yohannan from Life is Better Traveling for our honeymoon to Japan, and we had a great time!  Mary was available to answer any of the questions we had and provided us with useful information for traveling.  Our trip went smoothly without any problems (flights, hotels, tours, shuttles, etc.).  Would recommend 👌
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jim H. 
 
October 9, 2025.
 
 
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Misty has detailed knowledge of resorts in the Caribbean, particularly in Jamaica.  She was extremely responsive to all of my questions  and had our trip booked in a couple of days. Very impressive service .
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Janet Garraty 
 
October 3, 2025.
 
 
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Thanks to Mary Yohannan of Life is Better Traveling, my husband and I enjoyed the trip of a lifetime to Germany, Austria & Switzerland. We would not have had the breathtaking experiences we had had it not been for Mary's expertise and guidance. From our fun beer tour in Munich, the Sound of Music Tour, followed by our VIP Dinner & Mozart Concert at the top of the Fortress in Salzburg and then on to the gondola ride to the Top of Europe in Switzerland & everything in between, this trip was one for the ages. Her care for our needs and desires was perfect. The app they have was fantastic! Don't book a dream vacation without talking to Mary first! Thank you for making my dreams come true!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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September 20, 2025.
 
 
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Quebec City was awesome.  Nancy's recommendations were spot on.  The tours at the port stops were very good.  We really enjoyed cruising Holland and loved our deck view from the room.  All the Holland folks were extremely friendly and helpful.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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