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What My Clients Say

Real reviews from real trips, in the clients' own words. 90% of the travelers Gretchen plans for come back to book their next trip with her.

Brycen H.'s honeymoon trip
★★★★★

"Huge shout out to Gretchen! Absolutely Amazing! She planned our dream honeymoon. We didn't have to lift a finger or worry about a thing. Thanks again!"

Brycen H.
February 2025
Amanda G.'s trip to La Jolla
★★★★★

"I can't thank Gretchen enough for the incredible help she gave us in planning our recent trip to La Jolla, CA. I reached out to her last minute, completely overwhelmed by the endless hotel options and unsure where to even begin. What really stood out was how effortlessly Gretchen handled everything. Her recommendations were spot-on, and she made sure every detail was taken care of. If you're planning a trip, especially to California, and want someone who truly knows the area and genuinely cares about creating a great experience, Gretchen is the one to call."

Amanda G.
March 2025
Bonnie S.'s trip to Ireland
★★★★★

"Anyone considering a trip and wanting someone to handle all the details, reach out to Gretchen Ode with Vincent Vacations. We highly recommend her - She is the absolute best! We had an amazing time and met so many fun people. Ireland is so beautiful! Thanks again for handling all the details and making sure everything went smoothly on our trip. We really appreciate it!"

Bonnie S.
January 2025
Lisa S.'s cruise trip
★★★★★

"Gretchen was amazing to work with. I told her what I was looking for and she found it! She was very prompt in answering any questions I had (even the dumb ones). She walked me through booking excursions. She got us GREAT deals on our trip. She was upfront with pricing and costs for everything! Airfare, hotel and cruise! She took care of it all!! I would recommend her any day of the week!!"

Lisa S.
November 2024
Wesley K.'s trip
★★★★★

"We've worked with Gretchen for two different trips, one domestic and one international. She has made everything so easy for us and thinks of all the little things that perhaps we would've forgotten. I couldn't recommend her more and we look forward to being able to book with her again soon!"

Wesley K.
December 2024
Cindi S.'s Panama Canal cruise
★★★★★

"We wanted to thank you for all your help planning our Panama Canal cruise! We had a fantastic time and can't thank you enough for making it all fall together for us!"

Cindi S.
October 2024
Tom W.'s Olympic Peninsula trip
★★★★★

"My wife and I had a fabulous time on the Olympic peninsula. We had some incredible hikes and saw some amazing sights along the way. We also enjoyed our stay at both lodges, especially Lake Crescent lodge. Thanks again for all of your planning!"

Tom W.
January 2025
Kelly P.'s trip
★★★★★

"Gretchen was awesome helping us book several of our trips. She booked us a 10 day stay in the Bahamas, a week and half in Cabo and a trip to Disneyland and Universal studios! Everything was so easy and all the trips went smoothly. She took care of everything! She listened to our needs and our trips turned out perfect! Highly recommend!"

Kelly P.
December 2024
Ashley P. family vacation in Punta Cana beach
★★★★★

"Gretchen was incredible to work with when planning our family trip last month. When we started planning, I had so many questions and wasn't exactly sure which location we wanted. Gretchen took the time to search out numerous deals and helped us land on the best one for our family. She answered every question I had and took the time to make sure I felt comfortable with our decision. She also communicated with us during and after to make sure our experience was everything it should be. Her vast knowledge of locations, resorts and excursions makes her a huge asset when planning travel. I cannot recommend her enough, and we will absolutely be using her again from now on when we travel."

Ashley P.
February 2025

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