Travel Advisor
Gail Collins
Expertise
- River Cruises,
- Italy,
- European Cities,
- Luxury Travel
Based in
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Profile details
About
Always searching for the next destination, whether it be exploring on a river cruise or planning a girls' trip to Italy for shopping and dining.
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Travel style
Experiencing travel on a river cruise allows me to relax and be pampered. Everything is at your fingertips – restaurant, guided tours and entertainment. At the same time, planning an itinerary for visiting Italy or France is absolutely, positively fun for me. One of my favorite things while visiting a destination is locating a truly local dining spot. It provides me with not only good food, but a memorable and authentic experience. That is second to locating the best shopping, of course!
Gail's travel guides & trip reports
Where to Eat in Florence (Off-The-Beaten-Path)
Things to Do on a Day Trip From Porto to Guimarães
Things to do in Bologna, Italy
Le Monumental Palace in Porto, Portugal: Site Inspection
AmaWaterways All-Inclusive Cruises
Best Places to Stay in Washington, DC
Favorite hotels
The Greenbrier
Historic property from 1778 set on 11,000 acres of forest with warm, cozy cottages.
Relais & Chateaux Hotel Heritage
A charming, intimate, boutique hotel complete with an exquisite restaurant and central location in the idyllic Bruges.
InterContinental Porto - Palacio Das Cardosas, an IHG Hotel
A regal five-star hotel in the heart of a bustling Portuguese city rich with history.
Fora Perks
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Upgrade upon arrival.
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Daily breakfast.
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One-time, complimentary lunch or dinner.
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Extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Gail's reviews
My husband and I are greatly appreciative of Gail's diligence and hard work in reserving hotel rooms on multiple occasions in different cities. She was able to obtain better rates than we could, despite our use of several discount options, and successfully conveyed our special requests to the hotel. Working with Gail was uncomplicated and thorough as she conducted herself in a kind and professional manner. We will continue to use her services and will recommend her to others.
- Mary C.
Booked travel to South Carolina
- March 2023
Gail helped us find a hotel with long-term parking for the night before our early departure. She gave us several options and shared the benefits of each. Gail's prompt response and timely updates are so appreciated! What a relief to have Gail takeover our Tauck booking! The process was clearly explained and we were able to transfer the booking without a hitch. Timely updates are indeed a plus and we can rest assured that our travel arrangements are in good hands!
- David L.
Booked travel to Washington DC
- June 2023
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