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Excellent Service, Extremely Knowlegeable
Reviewed By Rodney - Atlanta | Traveled to Alaska
Always helpful and ready to solve any challenge.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
205 of 348 people found this review helpful
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Advisor review
Reviewed By Joan - Vught | Traveled to World Cruise
Just wonderful as always. Gayle is very efficient and takes care of all the details. Would be difficult for me to plan a trip without her help.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
183 of 320 people found this review helpful
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The Best Travel Advisor!
Reviewed By John W. - Minneapolis | Traveled to Panama Canal
Gayle, though physically far distant from us, has become a good friend and I can’t envision consulting with anyone else when a cruising bug calls. She’s thorough about covering all bases for each trip we’ve considered. Really enjoy working with her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
169 of 292 people found this review helpful
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Best friend a trraveler could every have
Reviewed By Gladis - Ocala | Traveled to South America
Gayle went far beyond what one would expect of an agent, especially when it came to getting our Indian Visas! Remarkable person, we feel we've know her all out lives.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
176 of 315 people found this review helpful
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Trip to Scandinavia
Reviewed By Gunther - El Segundo | Traveled to Scandinavia
Gayle is a great trip consultant, she was very helpful in getting me all the information I needed. Thanks a lot!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
173 of 309 people found this review helpful
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Alaskan Cruise
Reviewed By David - Boston | Traveled to Alaska
Gayle is exceptionally good.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
165 of 296 people found this review helpful
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Working with Gayle
Reviewed By Robert - Mount Vernon | Traveled to Iceland
Gayle is such a kind, professional, and patient person. I appreciate our relationship so much. Gayle lets my husband and I book several trips that we are interested in taking so we have choices. That helps us capture promotions and make good decisions based on our health. Thank you, Gayle, for all your wonderful help!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
167 of 300 people found this review helpful
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Great experience
Reviewed By Linda - Bellevue | Traveled to Danube
Very informative!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
166 of 300 people found this review helpful
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Regent Cruise
Reviewed By Stacey - Bloomington | Traveled to Europe
She is knowledgeable and has good advise about trips and ships. She is highly organized and knows how to get the best deal. She is readily available - I have given her name to several cruise passengers on various trips we have taken.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
170 of 309 people found this review helpful
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Great Travel Agent
Reviewed By Judy - Lakewood | Traveled to World Cruise
From the beginning of the planning stage to the last minute details before leaving, Gayle was responsive to all our needs. She either answered or found answers to all our questions and made sure that everything was confirmed.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
167 of 305 people found this review helpful
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Opinion
Reviewed By Leon - Fredericksburg | Traveled to Greece
Very knowledgeable and helpful.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
156 of 285 people found this review helpful
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Silver Muse March cruise
Reviewed By Robert - Prescott, AZ | Traveled to Trans-Atlantic
Handled all in an extremely efficient and friendly manner.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
160 of 293 people found this review helpful
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September river cruise
Reviewed By Elizabeth - Paramus | Traveled to Douro River
She was easily available to answer any question and always returned my phone calls.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
158 of 291 people found this review helpful
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Excellent Service!
Reviewed By Jan - Radcliff | Traveled to Caribbean
Very good Easy to work with.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
145 of 266 people found this review helpful
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14 Day Alaska voyage
Reviewed By Charlene - Frederic | Traveled to Alaska
Gayle is always professional and pleasant to work with
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
157 of 292 people found this review helpful
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Caribbean cruise with Celebrity
Reviewed By Alan - Pompano Beach | Traveled to Mediterranean
As always she has the best advice and keeps things easy
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
153 of 284 people found this review helpful
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Gayle
Reviewed By Gina - San Diego | Traveled to World Cruise
I first met Gayle in 2007 : Gayle Takashima has been my Travel Advisor since 2007 and I cannot say enough good things about her. She is always happy, takes all the time necessary to answer questions and make any and all necessary arrangements, and at the same time being very professional. Since I first started cruising with Holland America and, albeit from a distance, I have come to think of Gayle as a friend who I can always rely on to help with all my travel needs and special requests. Many Thanks Gayle - Gina
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
157 of 293 people found this review helpful
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Gayle
Reviewed By Thomas B. - Nokomis | Traveled to World Cruise
We have booked 12 cruises with Gayle. Her service is superb!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
165 of 309 people found this review helpful
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Viking river cruise
Reviewed By Elizabeth - Boynton Beach | Traveled to Rhine River
She is very diligent about returning phone calls within a day
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
146 of 271 people found this review helpful
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The BEST !
Reviewed By Gene - Boulder, CO | Traveled to South America
Gayle provides excellent customer service which we have come to expect. We let her know our thoughts and potential plans and leave it up to her to finalize. She is the BEST!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
153 of 286 people found this review helpful
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What’s this?
Reviewed By Rick - Layfayette | Traveled to Caribbean
Gayle is Best! We’ve recommended her to our friends, all of whom think Gayle I s great. Helpful, quick to respond and very knowledgeable.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
153 of 286 people found this review helpful
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Knowledgeable and Helpful
Reviewed By Charles - Little Neck | Traveled to South Pacific
Gayle is a joy to work with. She is patient and friendly. She has a lot of knowledge herself as well as colleagues to consult with. I met her (and her husband) when she was a host on a Paul Gauguin cruise. I started using her for trips after that cruise.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
152 of 284 people found this review helpful
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Perfect Trip
Reviewed By Janet S. - Radcliff | Traveled to Antartica
High attention to detail and very knowledgeable. I will absolutely use Gayle again
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
146 of 272 people found this review helpful
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Tales of the South Pacific
Reviewed By Josephine - Aurora, IL | Traveled to South Pacific
Excellent. She took very good care of me and got us a great cabin. It was ideally located on a lower deck, near the elevators and one deck above the tenders and the exit. She worked hard behind the scenes to get us extra perks like beverage cards.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
149 of 279 people found this review helpful
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good travel agent
Reviewed By Jerry - Long Beach | Traveled to Douro River
nice, friendly, effective
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
150 of 281 people found this review helpful
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Our Superb Travel Advisor
Reviewed By Loretta - Liberty | Traveled to Mediterranean
Gayle has helped us with nine cruises with Oceania Cruises. She is outstanding! Her suggestions, travel knowledge, perfect and prompt execution of all the many details of trip planning and sense of humor are very special. We do not want to plan a cruises without her!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
156 of 295 people found this review helpful
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Gayle Takashima is a Gem!
Reviewed By Margaret - Park City | Traveled to World Cruise
We enjoy working with Gayle to help plan our cruises. She is competent, knowledgeable, kind, patient, reasonable, and understanding. Her advise has been extremely helpful in assisting us when making various decisions. The title says it all -- Gayle Takashima is a Gem!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
155 of 293 people found this review helpful
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Working with Gayle
Reviewed By Fred - Coventary | Traveled to Tahiti
Always a pleasure
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
153 of 289 people found this review helpful
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Mexico cruise
Reviewed By Frankie - Spokane | Traveled to Mexico
Gayle did a great job.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
144 of 272 people found this review helpful
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Around the Mediterranean and across the pond
Reviewed By Josephine - Nordelta-Buenos Aire | Traveled to Mediterranean
She did a great job getting a good fare and sweetened it with the best perks. She was easy to reach when I had questions.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
155 of 295 people found this review helpful
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Gayle
Reviewed By Terry - Jupiter, FL | Traveled to Trans-Atlantic
excellent, very helpful
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
155 of 295 people found this review helpful
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PANAMÁ CANAL CRUISE
Reviewed By James N. - Ormond Beach | Traveled to Panama Canal
Five star a real pro.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
146 of 277 people found this review helpful
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Lets go!
Reviewed By Theodore - Wilmington | Traveled to Rhine River
Fantastic to work with and always there for you
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
152 of 290 people found this review helpful
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CanadaNew England Cruise Silvllersea
Reviewed By Joan - Scottsdale | Traveled to Canada
Just wonderful. She is so very helpful and is on top of everything. And such a delight to work with. So pleasant and patient with some of my silly questions.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
153 of 293 people found this review helpful
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Great vacation
Reviewed By Thomas - Lake Stevens | Traveled to Mexico
Working with Gail is always great. She will always look to get us the best rates. I will email her about specials I saw on our upcoming cruise and she will make sure we get those deals
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
146 of 280 people found this review helpful
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Best and most efficient agent ever!
Reviewed By Patrick - Florence | Traveled to Panama Canal
Gayle is probably the most perfect Travel Agent I have ever had the opportunity to work with. She answers ever question promptly. Her ability to find and answer all inquires is fast and always complete. I can't imagine working with anyone else! She makes our cruise planning a pleasure.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
150 of 289 people found this review helpful
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Gayle
Reviewed By Patricia - Aliso View | Traveled to Trans-Atlantic
Gayle was terrific to work with!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
145 of 280 people found this review helpful
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Voyage of the Mid Night Sun
Reviewed By Rick - San Diego | Traveled to Scandinavia
Once again, Gayle was great to work with. This trip was made complicated by some last minute medical issues and Gayle went out of her way to adjust our travel schedule. We are truly appreciative of her efforts.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
141 of 272 people found this review helpful
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Gayle
Reviewed By Gina - Seattle | Traveled to World Cruise ~ Other
I first met Gayle in 2007 : Gayle Takashima has been my Travel Advisor since 2007 and I cannot say enough good things about her. She is always happy, takes all the time necessary to answer questions and make any and all necessary arrangements, and at the same time being very professional. Since I first started cruising with Holland America and, albeit from a distance, I have come to think of Gayle as a friend who I can always rely on to help with all my travel needs and special requests. Many Thanks Gayle - Gina
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
144 of 278 people found this review helpful
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Gayle
Reviewed By Mary Beth - Lake Wales | Traveled to Panama Canal
Gayle is always helpful and gives good advice.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
143 of 277 people found this review helpful
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Best Agent
Reviewed By Roger K. - Tiburon, CA | Traveled to New Zealand
Wonderful as usual
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
141 of 273 people found this review helpful
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World Cruise
Reviewed By Renee - Austin | Traveled to World Cruise
Very easy to work with, has been my agent for years and knows my likes and dislikes. Highly recommend. Top notch.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
151 of 294 people found this review helpful
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Wonderful Cruise
Reviewed By Fred - Miami | Traveled to Mediterranean
Gayle is fantastic! She is so responsive, knowledgeable and personable; able to research and answer all questions when she isn’t sure about something.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
150 of 293 people found this review helpful
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Cruising Agent
Reviewed By James - Miami Beach | Traveled to World Cruise
When I was able to visit with Gayle, she was very helpful and answered all my questions. Enjoyed our conversations. She is very busy, so at times it was not as convenient to talk with her assistants. I guess the reason she is so busy is because she is good. I will definitely use her again. : )
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
157 of 307 people found this review helpful
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Best cruise deal of our lives!
Reviewed By D&R - Seattle, WA | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Over the years Gayle has always been arranging the best deals for us. She listens to what we need / want and finds the best way to more-than satisfy us. We trust her for caring expertise in every way.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Gayle Takashima responded:
Thank you so much! It is always a pleasure working with you as well.
13 of 23 people found this review helpful
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Seabourn Cruise Review
Reviewed By Larry S. - New York | Traveled to Europe
As usual the best. She is responsive Tony requests for reservations and always provides excellent service
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
137 of 271 people found this review helpful
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It starts with Gayle!
Reviewed By Janet - Pomona | Traveled to Greenland
The fun of each cruise begins with the first call to Gayle! She is always a joy to work with.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
149 of 295 people found this review helpful
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Regent Cruise
Reviewed By Bill - Saint Petersburg | Traveled to Scandinavia
Great service always available.....
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
137 of 271 people found this review helpful
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Review
Reviewed By Loretta - Miami Beach | Traveled to World Cruise
Very, very good.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
148 of 294 people found this review helpful
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Booking
Reviewed By Roger - Moyock | Traveled to Australia
Gayle was good, efficient, helped us get decent air. Oceania wanted us to take flights with 50 minute connection after 15 hour international flight. If we missed connection it would be impossible to get to ship and we would have missed first 4 days of trip. Had to pay extra but Gayle made changes happen.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
147 of 293 people found this review helpful
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A Trustworthy Friend
Reviewed By Thomas - Ocala | Traveled to World Cruise
We’ve been working with Gayle for many years for our personal tours, group tours, college reunions/ anniversaries, family vacations and many more. We have recommended her to our classmates, relatives and friends. She is a dedicated, knowledgeable, honest, efficient , courteous, flexible, reliable, dependable, up to date with travel issues, quick to respond to our concerns and very pleasant to talk to. We are very pleased for all you have done and continue to do. Thank you.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
139 of 277 people found this review helpful
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A dream come true.
Reviewed By Deni - Tulsa OK | Traveled to Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
As always, Gail had everything perfectly take care of. She is a joy to deal with, keeping in mind my wants and needs and tailoring the trip expertly.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Gayle Takashima responded:
Thank you so much! It was such a pleasure meeting you after all the years we have been working together. I am happy you had a wonderful trip.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Cruising the North Pacific
Reviewed By mruckernw - Covington, WA. | Traveled to Japan ~ East and Southeast Asia
We have enjoyed working with Gayle since she started at Cruise Specialists. She has always been helpful and efficient. We tell her what cruise we would like and the cabin category and she takes care of the rest. Like having a friend in the business. The most recent voyage to Japan by way of British Columbia, Alaska and Hawaii was no exception and we look forward to working with her for future cruises. We have recommended her to several friends and family members in thee past and will continue to do so,
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Gayle Takashima responded:
Thank you both so much! It has been my pleasure and honor working with you all the years as well.
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
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Cruise on October 13, 2018
Reviewed By Donald - Bremerton | Traveled to World Cruise
She was very competent and we want to thank her for the various gifts we received while on the ship.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
140 of 280 people found this review helpful
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Perfect Travel Planner
Reviewed By Patrick S. - Bella Vista | Traveled to Mediterranean
So relaxing to have GAYLE TAKASHIMA handle our travel arrangements. She is always available to contact with all questions or clarification of anything. We can’t imagine that we would ever need another agent!!! Highly recommend her.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
143 of 287 people found this review helpful
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Almost back to pre-covid. It was refreshing
Reviewed By Connie - Shelby, NC | Traveled to Australia ~ Australia & New Zealand
Gayle always does a great job with arrangements. She and I sometimes have a hard time connecting but always seem to figure it out eventually.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
43 of 97 people found this review helpful
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Once again, a great trip!!
Reviewed By Rod - Duluth | Traveled to Europe
Gayle is always helpful and keeps up with my weird travel itineraries. This trip involved 4 cruises and 3 train trips and everything went smoothly and without a hitch. The documents for the last cruise were issued long after my departure from the US and Gayle made sure all the documents I needed got to me in plenty of time. We have been working with Gayle for years and every experience has always been first-rate.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
139 of 291 people found this review helpful
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10 stars
Reviewed By Jean - Woodinville | Traveled to Japan
It was a pleasure working with Gayle. She is very professional and well informed.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
133 of 280 people found this review helpful
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Not the itinerary that I book but was ok
Reviewed By Judith - Frisco, TX | Traveled to World Cruise ~ Other
Good
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
40 of 108 people found this review helpful
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