Matthew VanBuren

Miami, FL

Jamaica Travel Agent Specialist

Jamaica has its own island vibe, which makes it a great place to focus on for travel. As a Jamaica travel agent specialist and advisor, I know you’ll love your island adventure. Therefore, I’m always excited about arranging travel to this one-of-a-kind Caribbean island locale. Like all Caribbean islands, Jamaica boasts a beautiful geography with mountains, rainforests, and beaches with coral reefs. The majority of its all-inclusive resorts are concentrated in Negril, which is well-known for its diving and snorkeling spots, and Montego Bay, which is recognized for its British colonial architecture. The Bob Marley Museum, which honors the well-known reggae artist, is located in Kingston. Jamaica is a stunning, vibrant country that offers much more than just palms and beaches. The island maintains an attitude - a personality that is both resonant and receptive. It is a soulful land of vivid colors, magnetic rhythms, and unending creativity. Away from the coast, there are stunning mountains and rivers, tumbling waterfalls, and savannah grasslands covered with cacti. There is undoubtedly plenty of white sand and an aqua sea to enjoy as well. This lush natural setting serves as the backdrop to the island's interesting and rhythmic cultural past - exemplified in the island's exploding reggae scene. The past influences the island’s forceful expression of its artwork and the strikingly distinctive flavors of its food as well.The odds of crime are quite slim, as the Jamaican government has invested millions to ensure that the island treats its tourists fairly. As the origin of the all-inclusive hotel, Jamaica has developed into a popular destination for travelers who wish to go directly from the airport to the beach without ever leaving their hotel grounds. However, if you want to venture off the resort grounds, I can help you do so, as the island is brimming with top-notch attractions. Eating and drinking are pleasures on the isle as well. You can enjoy Blue Mountain coffee and dishes, such as conch soup, and delicious foods sold at roadside stands. Feast on grilled lobster served up by the sea.The "big three" resorts of Montego Bay, Negril, and Ocho Rios account for the majority of tourism in Jamaica. Montego Bay is a bustling commercial city with a tourist strip lined with hotels, pubs, and restaurants, as well as groomed golf courses and luxurious all-inclusive resorts that dominate the coast to the east. Negril is younger, more laid-back, and has a long-standing reputation for an energetic nightlife. Its low-rise hotels are strung along magnificent white sand beaches and sit next to stunning cliffs and scenery. Ocho Rios, which epitomizes high-impact tourism, was designed and built in the 1960s - offering the best combination of sun, sand, and sea. Its tourism industry is unquestionably robust, and you'll be close to a number of top sights, including the well-known Dunn's River waterfall.I know, as a Jamaica travel agent advisor, that the best way to experience Jamaica, is to plan a trip. Make it your goal to do so today. I can help you start planning the perfect holiday. Give me a call or email me now.

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Portugal Travel Agent Specialist

Porto

Working as a travel agent specialist for Portugal has given me a keen insight into what travelers love about the country. Therefore, I can steer you in the right direction when it comes to planning a trip to this interesting and special place.As a tourist, you'll have access to a wide range of scenery's in Portugal. Within a short distance, the landscape can dramatically transform. Therefore, as a visitor, you will never be more than a few hours away from the sun-kissed coasts of the mainland, pastures in the or the south’s rolling plains.Subtropical paradise islands, such as Madeira and the Azores, are ideal for nature and outdoor enthusiasts. Several beaches around the Sintra coast, including Ericeira., are ideal for surfing. In contrast, quieter shores are found on the opposite side of the Tejo River. From the coast of Costa da Caparica to the hills of Serra do Arrábida, you will experience some of Portugal's most magnificent coastal scenery.Only in Portugal can you find magnificent medieval monasteries and enchanting vineyards and wheatfields. Travel to Lisbon and enjoy shopping in its historic areas where you can listen to fado music and appreciate its Manueline architecture. The buildings’ design takes its name from King Manuel who ruled Portugal from 1495 to 1521. During this time--the Age of Discoveries--the people in Portugal experienced a new-found wealth and confidence.From one hilltop to the next, Lisbon spreads over a variety of neighborhoods. For centuries, locals have lived in the bairros of Alfama and Castelo where the traditional fado music can still be heard in backstreet eateries. The heart of Lisbon’s vibrant nightlife is the Bairro Alto. Along the Lisbon coast, you will find Mafra’s imposing castle and oceanside resorts as well. Located outside the western suburbs, a spectacular rocky coastline, on Europe’s westernmost point, ascends to a fantasy forested hillside, featuring architectural treasures, such as the Palacio de Pena. The expansive Palacio da Mafra is a monument and tribute to King John V that sits farther north with its lavishly decorated chapel.The city of Lisbon is also home to two of Portugal's most important cultural institutions: the Serralves Museum of Modern Art and Casa da Musica. Tras-os-Montes is an isolated area with varying temperatures, minimal development, and an abundance of natural beauty. Highlights include Serra do Barroso's untamed, boulder-strewn landscapes, Chaves' charming spa town, Bragança's medieval bastion, and the Parque Natural de Montesinho's tranquil and stunning views and treks.In Beira Alta, the tallest mountain range in the country shows off the granite peaks of Serra da Estrela - a place that draws walkers and skiers throughout the winter months. Coimbra, Portugal's third-largest city, is a treasure trove of culture and history while Luso, a tranquil spa town, is a great place to unwind on holiday. In Beira Litoral, the coastal town of Aveiro has an exceptional nautical legacy, which is clearly seen in its colorful moliceiros. Moliceiros represent flat-bottomed and vibrant boats, once used to collect algae from lagoons and are now used for touring Aveiro.As your travel agent professional for all things Portugal, I can provide you with an itinerary that will meet your travel needs and expectations. Give me a call or email me for further details today.

My Reviews

15 of 24 people found this review helpful

Fabulous

I am big shopper and find my way to Miami every few months to visit the Design District and shops in SoBe. Over the past twenty years I have probably stayed in thirty hotels in Brickell and Miami Beach but always like to try my hand at a new property to switch things up. While my last travel advisor, Miss Ginger, retired, I was nervous to try someone new out. Let me just tell you, Matt is young and vibrant, eager to help cater to your every need. He chose the best flight times, hotel, and boat charters and kept in contact with me throughout the whole process. He definitely has a taste for luxury so keep that in mind when choosing to work with him (a plus for me but maybe not for a backpacker??).

By Cindy R from Atlanta, Georgia
Traveled to Miami ~ Florida ~ USA

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends