(53 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Gunes Hopson

Glen Allen, VA
Luxury Travel Advisor

From a very young age, I have been traveling with my family and always have loved to travel. In fact, my first international trip was as a toddler on a transatlantic flight to Turkey with my parents. I clearly caught the travel bug during that fat...
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Luxury Travel Advisor

The lazy river at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando
The lazy river at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando

From a very young age, I have been traveling with my family and always have loved to travel. In fact, my first international trip was as a toddler on a transatlantic flight to Turkey with my parents. I clearly caught the travel bug during that fateful journey, as I since have visited 40 countries (and counting!), as well as 46 states (including Alaska and Hawaii), and have been on countless cruises.


I am a huge Disney enthusiast (Minnie forever!). Cruises, luxury travel, and family vacations are among some of my favorite things (in addition to coffee, champagne, and chocolate). I also love to blog about my travels and am a bit of a photog (check out fotogenictravel.com for the latest on those fronts).


Whether I’m staying in a fine hotel or chatting with a call center agent on the phone, the experience of superb customer service absolutely delights me. In addition, I am passionate about details and know how to read the fine print (proven by my law degree). Superior service and attention to detail is what sets me apart as a travel advisor.


I elevate your travel planning experience through a premier level of service. I handle every detail on your behalf and save you from all the hassles that a person typically experiences when planning a vacation. For example, you no longer have to spend days or even weeks investigating itineraries: I will do all that research for you, or I already may have a perfect vetted and customizable itinerary available. What about those confusing cancellation and refund policies? I am here to translate and advise on booking terms, putting your mind at ease.


There's no need to wait to actually travel to begin relaxing. From the moment we first interact, I will alleviate any planning stress and will design the perfect getaway, serving as your quintessential wanderlust resource all along the way.


Visit my website to learn more about my services: https://www.luxetravelbygunes.com/

My Reviews

52 of 63 people found this review helpful
The best bang per port
Gunes got us an incredible concierge level deal from a cruise company
By  Ozzie  from  Midlothian, VA
Traveled to  Canary Islands ~ Africa
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Gunes Hopson responded:
Always happy to find my clients great value for their vacations, especially when it comes to luxury travel!

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44 of 48 people found this review helpful
Highly Recommend A Travel Expert Like Gunes!
Gunes is so great at what she does and I'm so appreciative of her help with our family weekend getaway to a resort in Middleburg. In particular, she was great about sorting out what kinds of plans we should make for meals and activities for our 4-year old, sleeping arrangements for the baby, and was full of useful recommendations. We spent LESS working with her than we would have if we'd booked on our own at Salamander.
By  RachelGB  from  Richmond, Virginia
Traveled to  Virginia ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Gunes Hopson responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words! I love Salamander Resort and am so glad your family was able to enjoy your stay there.

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47 of 54 people found this review helpful
COVID traveling, and dreaming about future travels
Gunes provided the most professional and informative experience for us! She had answers to issues related to our travels BEFORE I even knew to ask the questions. She was always available...before, during, and after our trips....and made sure all of our needs were met. Outstanding service!
By  Christine I.  from  Richmond, VA
Traveled to  Virginia Beach ~ Virginia ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Gunes Hopson responded:
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure to serve you, and I look forward to planning many more vacations for your family.

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47 of 55 people found this review helpful
Family trip to WDW
Gunes was extremely helpful every step of the way. I knew that she had every detail taken care of both before and during the trip, and it made everything so stress-free! Even with a last-minute date change, she took care of it all quickly and efficiently. I will definitely use her services again for future trips.
By  Diana  from  Kernersville, NC
Traveled to  Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Gunes Hopson responded:
Thank you for your kind words! It was my pleasure to plan all the details for your Disney vacation. I love it when my clients have stress-free trips! I cannot wait to help you plan your next family vacation.

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45 of 51 people found this review helpful
Luxury Disney World Vacation!
Amazing! Gunes was with us every step of the way, from brainstorming, to planning, to the day of and throughout our trip. She has so much helpful knowledge that she is willing to share to give us the best experience based on our personal wants and within our budgets. I was most impressed with her getting us a great package for a new Disney resort that was of utmost luxury, while staying within budget. Gunes was able to recommend flights, hotels and dates, but also gave us multiple options to choose what works best for us. She also gave us park recs and restaurant recs, and helped us make reservations as needed. She was essential in giving us a trip that we will remember fondly forever and a trip that for the first time was stress free for me because I knew she had it all handled!
By  Jana  from  Richmond, VA
Traveled to  Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Gunes Hopson responded:
I am so very happy that I was able to provide you with a stress-free vacation experience! My goal is to always take care of the details so that you can relax.

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Destination Expert:

  • At Sea
  • Hawaii
  • Europe
  • Walt Disney World
  • USA

Travel Specialist:

  • Cruises
  • Luxury Hotels
  • Disney Vacations
  • Family Vacations
  • National Parks

Top Travel Partners:

  • Disney
  • Disney Cruise Line
  • Adventures By Disney
  • Four Seasons
  • Celebrity Cruises

Certifications/Awards:

  • ASTA Verified Travel Advisor
  • FTA Certified Family Travel Advisor
  • Travel Institute Luxury Travel Specialist
  • Disney College of Knowledge

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