The most common question that we are asked is “Why use a travel agent?” For us, the reasons are simple:
Clover SheareyClover is an international travel agent. A Florida native who has lived in various locations throughout the state, her love for travel brought her into the industry early in her career working for Florida Express, Piedmont Airlines and Funway Holidays as well as various hotel appointments. Her passion for travel propelled her further into the travel industry. With a love for cultures and global communities, her enthusiasm is evident as she shares her passion with others.
Recognizing that vacations are precious, she believes in maximizing her client’s time and providing them their own Dream Vacation every single time. Whether it’s a group, family, couple or individual, every Dream Vacation is customized to suit the client’s interests and wishes. “We customize travel journeys specifically to our client’s needs – whether its accommodations, extra amenities, special services or excursions,” said Clover. When her three boys were young, Clover traveled extensively with them. From big cities like New York, Boston and Chicago to foreign cultures in Europe, she created exceptional memories that fueled their own passion for travel as adults. “I know what it is like to be a working mother and that’s also why we enjoyed cruising with our family. It gives parents a much needed vacation as well by offering something for everyone.” While Clover has cruised more than twenty-five times on some of our partners like: Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines to the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Northeastern United States, Princess Cruise Lines to Alaska, Windstar Cruises to Panama and Costa Rica and Celebrity Cruises to Bermuda and the Pacific Northwest, she also enjoys the diversity that land travel offers. Some of her most memorable exotic trips were to New Zealand, Africa, French Polynesia, Hawaii and Iceland.
“My husband and I celebrated our 40th birthdays in French Polynesia…the water and the snorkeling was extraordinary. Even the air itself was exotic and perfumed with frangipani and vanilla.” Her most exotic vacation was to Africa. “We went cage diving with the great white sharks in Gansbaai, overlooked the top of Victoria Falls, went on a photographic water safari in Botswana and saw the Big Five in Krueger National Park. In a word, it was magical.” She is currently looking forward to returning to Europe on a spring river cruise on AMA Waterways as well as returning to Greece for a girls trip – part II. For assistance with your next Dream Vacation – whether it is a weekend getaway, cruise, honeymoon, anniversary, or group vacation, give her the opportunity to find you an incredible deal on your next travel experience.
Clover can be reached at cshearey@dreamvacations.com or 727-281-8103
Kaylyn BelcikKaylyn Braaksma Belcik is a personal Travel Advisor who specializes in independent and group travel experiences. She is a Florida girl, born and raised in Clearwater. She has three daughters, Chelsea, Kaylie and Bridget; a Son Andrew, son-in-law Nick and a grandson Nicholas.
Kaylyn epitomizes integrity, energy and hard work while paying attention to a million tiny details. She enjoys customizing an itinerary to fit each client’s interests, dreams, desires and expectations, using global networking capabilities.
Kaylyn is a collector of sand, rocks, shark teeth, shells and sea glass from her travels. She loves paper maps and globes. Her passions include islands, emerald colored water, sunsets and sunrises, and exploring the road less traveled. She has traveled millions of miles with her family discovering hidden gems along the way. Some of her most memorable journeys have been the Florida Keys/Dry Tortugas, the Bahamas, Mexico, skiing in Park City, Deer Valley, and Breckenridge, CO, Boston/Cape Cod, Nevada, Arizona, the entire Pacific Northwest and Hawaii.
Kaylyn always searches for interesting accommodations like The Liberty Hotel in Boston and the old 1800’s citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. She and her family are on a quest to see a MLB game in all of the 30 stadiums in the United States. In addition to discovering the natural wonders, studying the history and culture of the areas she visits, and meeting the people who live there, Kaylyn is always on a mission to find the freshest seafood and the most authentic Italian food. Her advice to travelers everywhere? “Try the food trucks,” she says. “The best spicy shrimp I have ever tasted was from a food truck on the road to Hana in Maui.”
Kaylyn would love to help you create your next dream vacation and the choices are endless: river cruise, holiday getaway, family reunion, honeymoon or just because. Skip the worry and enjoy yourself; she will take care of all the details.
Kaylyn can be reached at kbelcik@dreamvacations.com or 727-281-8103
Steven GillSteven can be reached at 727-281-8103