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17 Reviews | 100% RecommendedDestinations
Italy, Africa, South Pacific, Mexico, Australia & New Zealand
SPECIALTIES
Luxury Travel, River Cruises, Entertainment Travel, Safari, Family Vacations
Barb Brandenburg
Scottsdale, Arizona Travel Agent
Luxury Travel Agent
My favorite saying is, "Travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer!" I bring 32 years of industry experience combined with my love and enthusiasm for travel into every journey I plan for my clients. I love working with my clients to curate unique travel experiences designed to create memories that last a lifetime.
I enjoy arranging all types of travel including, but not limited to: luxury experiences, river & ocean cruising, customized independent tours, honeymoon & wedding destinations, all-inclusive adventures and much more. In addition, I have worked in group and incentive travel for 15 years, and have escorted groups of over 120 people.
I have traveled all over the United States and Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and & Eastern Australia. I am excited to help you explore more of the world!
Client Testimonials
Fabulous Vacation Thanks to Barb!
Barb was very helpful and applied all discounts available to us. We had a fabulous vacation! We never really took vacations and now that we're retired we are able to take some time for us. Thanks, Barb!
Provided by Lynneal W.
Reviews
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Reviewed By help with email to Gary - Scottsdale | Traveled to Italy | Europe | Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Barb planned the most amazing trip to Italy
We had the trip of a life time, Thank you for make this a memberal trip
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Reviewed By The Dovers - Fountain Hills AZ | Traveled to Sicily | Italy | Europe | Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025
Barb did great job all 3 times!
Our latest trip to Sicily was complex and Barb handled it perfectly. Four cities, boutique hotels, meeting up with friends, car rental, private tours, great flights, etc. She also orchestrated our trip to St. John 3 years ago, and first trip to mainland Italy in 2017. Can’t wait to work with her on our next adventure.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Reviewed By Tommy & Janet - Fountain Hills, AZ | Traveled to Deadwood ~ South Dakota ~ USA | Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024
Barb made sure we got the hotel we wanted.
Very through and helpful.
She was on top of it and with great honesty and concern
She was on top of it and with great honesty and concern
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By The Stevensons - Rio Verde, AZ | Traveled to Caribbean Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea | Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
30th Anniversary Cruise Celebration!
It was a pleasure to work with Barbara. She was very patient as we figured out where best to spend our 30th Anniversary. Once we decided she helped us every step of the way, always let us know when there was an action we needed to take and utilized the vendor reps to get us good rates on insurance and special amenities during our trip. She was also very knowledgeable about the destinations we were visiting and provided great advice . We look forward to working with Barbara again on future excursions.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Reviewed By Skirunr - Albuquerque, N M | Traveled to Australia & New Zealand | Reviewed on Mar 29, 2023
Time again we found ourselves with the best hot
Saved by the “Barb” when the airline left us high and dry in the middle of the night on our flight to Australia. Barb went to bat and literally saved our trip. Without her intervention we would have gone back home and reloaded. Thank you Barb. .Will never travel again without your professional assistance.
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Reviewed By Jeff and Susan - Fountain Hills, AZ | Traveled to St. John Island ~ Virgin Islands ~ Caribbean | Reviewed on Nov 15, 2022
St. John is a very special island.
Barb recommended the perfect vacation destination for our 25th anniversary celebration.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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31 of 58 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By Ocean Breeze - Phoenix, AZ | Traveled to Vero Beach ~ Florida ~ USA | Reviewed on Aug 20, 2022
Get Away
We gave Barb an outline of the trip we wanted and she worked her magic.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Reviewed By Jamie H - Phoenix, AZ | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe | Reviewed on Jul 21, 2022
THE best trip EVER!!!!!
Our Italian vacation was beyond our expectations. We had a white glove experience. We stayed at the finest hotels, right in the middle of all three cities we visited. Rome was unreal. We visited the Forum and Colosseum, Vatican City, and more. Our guides were impeccable. Their knowledge was first rate. In Florence, we visited the Academia, saw The David, and again, our guide was outstanding. Our final destination was Sorrento. Our guide through Capri was remarkable. We had the time of our lives. We had a private sunset cruise, with Prosecco and fruit, and a Captain and first mate that waited on us hand and foot. This was the trip of a lifetime. We had no idea what we were doing, until we met Barb. She understood our family goals, and made them happen. We are already planning a trip back. No one knows Italy like Barb. Her expertise and relationships are made our family vacation THE trip of a lifetime.
Thank you Barb, for everything.
Thank you Barb, for everything.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Reviewed By Ter - Fountain Hills, AZ | Traveled to South Africa ~ Africa | Reviewed on May 9, 2022
Great safari camps/awesome guides/great food
We have planned several trips with Barb---all without a hitch. She does a wonderful job of helping us through each and every trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Reviewed By Benee - 59102 | Traveled to Caribbean | Reviewed on Apr 13, 2022
Barb is the best!
Barb is great, efficient, kind and thinks of everything. I would not plan a trip without her!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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53 of 91 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By Schockdt - Billings MT | Traveled to Antigua & Barbuda ~ Caribbean | Reviewed on Apr 1, 2022
The BEST travel agent!
We have been booking trips through Barb for about 20 years now and from the minute we contact her about a trip she is communicative, inquisitive, considerate and willing. She helps plan the trip in every aspect possible. From the flights to the destination, transfers and excursions, she's there to guide us along. Her myriad of contacts in the travel and service industry is astounding. She gave us people to reach out to while on island if we wanted specific things and sent emails checking on us. She is also very diligent at keeping up on flight rescheduling and any restriction changes. We love working with Barb and will continue to do so as long as possible!
~Thank you Barb!~
~Thank you Barb!~
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Reviewed By Oscar - San Angelo Texas | Traveled to Puerto Rico ~ USA | Reviewed on Dec 15, 2021
Family/Retirement Vacation 2021
Working with Barb made our Family vacation super easy to book She made sure every detail was taken care of. Barb has gone above and beyond with a situation that was out of hands. She worked countless hours to make sure our whole family was able to travel to our destination.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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52 of 94 people found this review helpful
Reviewed By Bri and Casey - Portland, OR | Traveled to Bora Bora ~ French Polynesia ~ South Pacific | Reviewed on Oct 6, 2021
Honeymoon
Barb did an amazing job organizing this wonderful trip for us! Barb was easy to get a hold of and ask questions. Barb did a really good job making us feel safe and ready for our travels.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Reviewed By ROGERS - Billings, MT | Traveled to French Polynesia ~ South Pacific | Reviewed on Oct 3, 2021
Honeymoon
Knowledgeable, helpful, and attentive to details. She definitely wants your trip to be the best possible.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Reviewed By Traci - San Angelo, TX | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico | Reviewed on May 10, 2021
Our Dream Wedding
Barb was so wonderful in arranging travel for us and our guests for our wedding. It was nothing short of perfect and she made sure everything and everyone was taken care of. Best travel agent ever and anyone would be lucky to be able to work with her.
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Reviewed By Terry - Fountain Hills, AZ | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe | Reviewed on May 7, 2021
Wonderful experience
We used Barb's services to plan three trips--all with great pleasure. Her honesty, and experience have proven to be very comforting to all of us.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Reviewed By Kay - Scottsdale, AZ | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe | Reviewed on May 5, 2021
Stronger than Covid
Barb has been amazing during this whole Covid thing, moving reservations, getting refunds, making suggestions for better experiences. I have never had a moment of frustration over our trip to Italy. And she does everything with a smile
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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