Travel Advisor
Monica Hayes
She/Her
Expertise
- Family Travel,
- Arts & Culture,
- Northeast Florida,
- Southeast Georgia,
- Portugal,
- Ireland
Based in
Fernandina Beach, FL
Languages spoken
English
Profile details
About
Type A about all things travel planning, so you don't have to be. NE Florida-based, with a deep desire to see, do, eat and experience everything our amazing world has to offer.
I love hitting the must-see touristy spots as well as finding the hidden gems that are off the beaten trail along the way.
Travel style
Former big-box traveler, now boutique adventurer. I love experiencing local culture, flavors and epic views... and I'm definitely here for all the adventurous excursions!
You can usually find me in search of something I have never seen before or trying an activity I have never done. Ultimately, I live for a jam-packed day followed by enjoying local food perfectly paired with a glass of wine.
Monica's travel guides & trip reports
Weekend Mountain Getaway to Helen, Georgia
Family-Friendly Travel to Los Angeles
Favorite hotels
The Westbury Dublin
Elegant accommodations in Dublin with exclusive in-suite offerings, complimentary breakfast and more.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado
Head-turning boutique hotel on one of Lisbon’s most beautiful squares.
Fora Perks
- ★
Welcome amenities.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & guaranteed late check-out.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Refined beachfront property with high-end rooms and suites.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
The Dewberry Charleston
Charleston’s reigning style stay overlooking Marion Square, with a popular terrace lounge and must-visit rooftop bar.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah
Sleek and stylish Savannah hotel that fosters an inviting atmosphere, welcoming you to an honest escape.
Fora Perks
- ★
$100 resort / hotel credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.
Monica's travel photos
Monica's reviews
Monica did a great job helping us book this vacation for us! She helped us reserve the best seating for our dinners, advised us what to bring for the whole trip, and answered all our questions promptly before our trip! Without her help, we would have wasted a lot of time researching for our trip! She is making a big difference on our trip, just exceptional!
- Wei C.
Booked travel by cruise
- August 2024
Monica Hayes is the best. Not only did we use her for this booking this reservation but for numerous trips. She has always been very timely, supportive, and detail-oriented. She is a delight to work with and we look forward to continuing to work with her. As an aside, when we’ve had an issue with a car company during one trip and other concerns, she has taken the time to “go to bat for us”. She went what we feel was “above and beyond” the call of duty to fight to straighten out our concerns. We felt the extra service she provided which was in our best interests was just wonderful. With our recent trip home which coincided with a potential hurricane, she “held our hands” to reassure us and to contact the insurance company ahead of time in case we needed to make a claim. Kudos to her! We highly recommend her!
- Randy M.
Booked travel to Montana
- September 2024
Monica, our Virtuoso agent, was so helpful in booking a lovely room for us at Lowe's Portofino Bay with two queen beds and a spacious patio. She also assisted us with securing our annual passes for the park. Monica even helped me rebook the while trip for the following weekend when a work conflict arose and we had to change our dates. She was professional, courteous, and very timely getting back to us. The welcome amenity of gourmet chocolates and a note was so very thoughtful and delicious!
- Mark V.
Booked travel to Orlando
- June 2024
Monica provided us with great choices within our budget and once we picked was quick to book. She followed up and was available during our trip when needed. Highly recommended!
- Hillary S.
Booked travel to Italy
- June 2024
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