(184 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Rose Cacciatore

Framingham, MA

Escorted and Customized travel

My travels have taken me to over 40 destinations around the world. My real life in destination experiences help me design travel experiences that are fit just for you. I work with you from the early stages of dreaming of travel all the way to the moment you return with a camera or heart filled with memories. I am your personal concierge inspired with adding the little details to your travel journey.

My Travel Specialties

Luxury Cruise and River Cruise Specialist

I believe that river cruising is truly one of the best ways to experience luxury while traveling, which is why I work as a luxury cruise specialist in Framingham, MA.

River cruising provides an intimate experience that is not comparable to any other type of cruising. After unpacking only once,...
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Customized Tailor Made and Escorted Trips

My passion for travel and matching clients to the best vacation experiences for the past 37 year has been amazing. Working with top tour operators with the knowledge needed to coordinate trip itineraries and fashion travel plans that stand out above the competition.

As your  custom travel designer...
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Croatia

River Cruising the way to see the world!

On a river cruise, you unpack only once and your luxurious stateroom serves as a welcome place to relax after an enriching day of touring. Fine cuisine,free flowing beverages and attentive service are the hallmarks fo river cruising. 

European Rivers cruises take you to capitals and quaint...
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River cruising along the Rhine

Hawaii Adventure Cruise

Cruising between four islands on UnCruise—

Molokai, Lana‘i, Maui, and Hawai‘i, the Big Island—

Experience a new Aloha aboard a 36-guest boutique yacht.

 

              INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS on an...
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Hawaiian Cruise Adventure

Luxury cruise and River cruise Specialist

My passion for travel and matching clients to the best vacation experiences for the past 37 year has been amazing. Working with top tour operators with the knowledge needed to coordinate trip itineraries and fashion travel plans that stand out above the competition.My travels have taken me to over...
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View from Villa

My Travel Albums

Sicily
Mount Etna jeep tour
Morocco
Camel Ride in the Desert
Costa Rica
National Symbol
Dubai
Camel ride with Sunset champagne toast
Uncruise Hawaii Adventure
Safari Explorer
Local Living in Croatia
Romantic Rhine on Avalon's Imagery II
Rhine Gorge Koblez
Destination Honeymoons and Weddings
Destination Wedding
Greece and Turkey
Blue Mosque in Istanbul

My Travel Stories

Costa Rica Adventure for all

My Costa Rica adventure was amazing! From adventures to beautiful black sand beaches, with 28 national parks, 8 biological reserves and 130 protected areas.  

I was lucky enough to hike at the Arenal Volcano and enjoy Jungle River cruise in Paleverde National Park where I was able to see monkeys,...Read more.

Customer Testimonials

Journey to Italy with Family

The trip she planned for my family was perfect. I was very specific as to what I wanted to do and she made it happened. We wanted to go to a small village in Solopaca, Italy on our way to the Amalfi coast. I wanted to go to the village in which my grandmother was born to have the experience of a lifetime. It began with a family owned restaurant who prepared a special meal just for us. So many hugs, great food, wine and most of all love in their hearts. The beginning of trip we enjoyed private guides, private transports in Rome. Off to Amalfi coast in which the hotel was spectacular in Sorrento as well as the hotel in Rome. The highlight was the cooking class. It was farm to table everything homemade and home grown. Every tour guide, every venue, every driver all perfect. Every trip you have ever planned for me was perfect. I thank you from the bottom on my heart. You made my lifelong dream come true.
Phyllis, P, Langhorne PA

First time River cruising

Dear Rose, Just a quick note to thank you for making our trip stress free. We had an amazing trip! The weather was perfect! The food was delicious! I highly recommend the Douro River Cruise. As a whole, there were some excursions we feel should not be missed, namely, Historical Quinta: Unveiling Wine’s Rich Heritage and Fall in Love with Salamanca. I’ve been home only 36 hours and have already been looking at the other cruises.
Veronica,J,Andover,MA

Client Appreciation

Rose. Thank you for all of your help. Since we do not know what out travel needs will be going forward, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for all of your hard work to date in the past several years. You have consistently pieced together what we needed, saved us money, and have often given us new ways to think about travel issues. In addition, you are a hard-working person, a thoughtful person, a pleasant person to work with, and, best of all, a good person. It has been our good fortune to know you. Travel Leaders is lucky to have you. Best wishes for continued success in your important work.
Ray and Gina F ,Newton ,MA

Croatia our Way

Thank you for the wonderful planning and support you did for our vacation in Croatia. We loved our hotels and tour guides. Each tour guide was an expert and made out trip much more enjoyable. Our hotels were terrific and the perfect choice, particularly the hotels in Plitvice and Dubrovnik. We loved the concierge and the app. It made the experience much less stressful and convenient. We look forward to working with you in the future!
Maureen and Kevin B, Belmont MA

40th Anniversary trip to Italy

We are home, and I must say it ranks right up there with my most favorite vacations! Everything was perfect, and you made our every adventure so easy. We didn’t even have to think about it. The drivers you work with really put a cherry on the top. They were so patient while we did our wine tours, and both stopped at other places along the way to see other sites. It was so nice not dealing with the stress of driving. All of the drivers picked us up early and prompt. The hotels were both over the top with great rooms and service. The wine tasting were informative and elegant. Lucca was the best and everything we remembered. I had been visualizing this whole trip for many months before the process of booking anything started, and I can say it turned out exactly how I saw it. So Thank You for helping to make our dreams come true.
Barbara and John D, Havana FL

Family Vacation to Ireland with Cie Tours

Wonderful trip. Rose met with me and my sister and planned the perfect trip from touring Ireland to visiting family. We stayed in great hotels and our coach driver was Awesome. We learned more about Ireland, had unbelievable weather and a great visit with family! Dingle was fabulous! We had a memorable visit and have some beautiful scenic sights from all our tour stops. The town of Adare and the Dunraven Hotels perfect. Quiet, peaceful atmosphere, interesting history and quite picturesque! Thank you for helping us with this unforgettable trip. Diane
Diane B, Brighton,MA

Egypt and Nile Cruise

Just got back from our Egypt trip and had to write you a note with a big THANK YOU. All the travel arrangements went beautifully, the properties where we stayed were first-rate and the sites we visited awe-inspiring. I think the extra days could have been challenging for the guides but Abercrombie & Kent and Kensington did a great job of finding things off-the-beaten-track for us to see. The experience was much more intimate . We've used Rose for a few trips and have found that her level of service and the quality of her recommendations has always exceeded what we expected. In this case, pulling together multiple tour companies to handle different phases of the itinerary worked without a hitch and helped us see things not normally included with a shorter visit. We couldn't have managed the multiple airline schedule changes and cancellations without her able help.
Joe and Linda T, Wilmington, DE

Hawaii our Way

Our experience with Rose was exceptional. Rose was very attentive to what we were looking for and what our style was when it comes to traveling. She offered multiple packages at different prices to fit our range which was helpful to see. Rose has expert knowledge of traveling to Hawaii and what to do/ where to stay. We stayed the majority of the trip in Maui and Kauai at the Hyatt hotels and couldn't have been happier with the hotel choice. They are truly beautiful hotels and first class when it comes to their service. You will be beyond pleased with the resort environment of these two hotels, especially their pools, beaches, location, golf courses, dining options, and hotel services. Planning a honeymoon or long trip (2 weeks) can be stressful with everything that goes into it. Rose planned everything for us from flights, hotels, excursions, transportation to and from the hotel/airport, rental cars, etc. We truly didn't have to lift a finger and that was the best part.
Andrew and Cristian M, Boston, MA

Hawaiian Honeymoon

This is our third time booking a trip with Rose! She takes the stress out of any trip planning process. When choosing a destination for our honeymoon Rose helped us feel confident in our plans. In the days leading up to the trip when there was some uncertainty about travel to the state of Hawaii, she offered to check in with clients who had just returned from Hawaii to help allay any fears. She ensured that every logistical detail was covered from accommodations and car rental to excursion recommendations. A big highlight of the trip was a snorkeling excursion to Hanalei Bay in Maui that was a recommendation of Rose. We were fortunate to have a smaller group for this and our guides were able to give us some extra attention, which was great as first-time snorkelers. Doing your own research can be overwhelming but Rose helps narrow it down to make decisions easier. Rose recommends things she’s experienced in her own travel, so you can trust if Rose is recommending it, then it’s the best!
Jason and Alyssa C ,Medford MA

A Dream Honeymoon to Italy and Greece 2021

Rose is amazing! Our honeymoon plans were ambitious and challenges were compounded by the pandemic, but Rose was there every step of the way and worked tirelessly to make sure all of our plans remained intact and travel was smooth. Leading up to our trip our flights were cancelled by the airline multiple times (one airline even folded!), but Rose stayed in communication with us and was able to protect us on the cancelled flights, and rebook us on very convenient and comfortable flights. I don't know what we would have done without her! On top of that, our hotel accommodations were spectacular, and the tours and activities she booked were excellent. Thank you Rose for helping make our honeymoon unforgettable!
Bill and Kate, Boston MA

Hawaii Honeymoon Success!

Rose is such a joy and pleasure to work with! She most recently planned my honeymoon to Hawaii. My husband and I were so busy with wedding planning that we didn't have much time to do research on places to stay, visit, dine, etc. Rose took the stress out of all of this planning and organized and planned a honeymoon we will truly never forget. Rose knew we were on a budget but that we also wanted to truly enjoy ourselves after all of the stress of planning our wedding. She took consideration of all of our requests and thought of things we would not have without her. The accommodations she made for us were unbelievable and we never wanted to leave! Rose is extremely knowledgeable as she has been working as a travel agent for many years. Her experience shows as she provides extensive feedback on different locations, hotels, restaurants, etc, and is always honest! Rose provides upbeat energy while making herself readily available to help. We cannot wait to use her for future trips!
Stephanie and John S,Waltham MA

Group Travel to Italy

I have been working with Rose for a few weeks now, planning a trip to Rome and Sorrento for eight family/friends and it has been such a wonderful experience, I had to find someone to whom I can sing her praises. I 'met' Rose through a google search and I'm so happy I went with my reaction to her online profile/picture which seemed like a friendly caring person. And she is! She listens, she adjusts, she persists, she explains, she does a wonderful job of providing service in a professional and friendly manner. We've changed our minds, changed our cities, changed our times and she's unflappable. She has managed to get us on a well priced trip that includes the tours and free time. During the process, she has fielded calls from almost everyone in the group and each has told me how great she was on the phone. We are so excited and we feel like we have been working with someone who's a friend, not a stranger at all. You should be proud to have Rose on your team!
Mary D from Milton, MA

Luxury Cruise Client Testimonial

Just got back from a Windstar cruise that began in Singapore and stopped in Malaysia and Thailand. The cruise was marvelous. The crew on the Star Pride was attentive, friendly, and professional-and the food was, to say the least, excellent. The best part of the trip, however, was Rose Cacciatore, our trip adviser from Travel Leaders. She did the worrying for us and made a complicated trip simple. Rose recommended the right travel insurance, booked flights on Singapore Air. She also arranged excellent private tours in Singapore with Trails of Indochina, a superb company. In short, we have Rose to thank for a trip that we will always remember.
. Stephen and Delaine M, Lower Gwynedd, PA

Great trip to Italy!

We returned from the most amazing two-week visit to Italy and wanted to thank you for planning such a memorable trip. Every detail of the trip was seamless and we were able to just sit back and thoroughly enjoy each destination including Rome, Florence, Venice and Positano. The hotels were outstanding and in such great locations. The private tours/drivers is the absolute way to go! The drivers and private tours allowed us to get so much more out of the trip. We bypassed the long lines at all the major sights. The train system with assigned seats was a comfortable, easy way to travel between cities. At each destination the driver was waiting to take us to our hotel in that city. We never had to wait for the driver or worry that we would not be picked up. The drivers and guides went above and beyond to accommodate every request. We would not have learned or experienced so much of Italy without the private tours/drivers. We can't wait to plan our next destination with you!
The White Family, Cambridge MA

My Reviews

58 of 81 people found this review helpful
Thanks you Roesmarie
Very easy to work with came up with good ideas with this last minute request. We needed to be more engaged to improve the timing of events. We loved Normandy and our Art Tour of Von Gogh!
By  Geri  from  Chicago
Traveled to  France ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Rose Cacciatore responded:
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Best, Rose

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42 of 58 people found this review helpful
The best honeymoon!
Rose is such a joy and pleasure to work with! She most recently planned my honeymoon to Hawaii. My husband and I were so busy with wedding planning that we didn't have much time to do research on places to stay, visit, dine, etc. Rose took the stress out of all of this planning and organized and planned a honeymoon we will truly never forget. Rose knew we were on a budget but that we also wanted to truly enjoy ourselves after all of the stress of planning our wedding. She took consideration of all of our requests and thought of things we would not have without her. The accommodations she made for us were unbelievable and we never wanted to leave! Rose is extremely knowledgeable as she has been working as a travel agent for many years. Her experience shows as she provides extensive feedback on different locations, hotels, restaurants, etc, and is always honest! Rose provides upbeat energy while making herself readily available to help. We cannot wait to use her for future trips!
By  Stephanie and John   from  Waltham, MA
Traveled to  Hawaii ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Rose Cacciatore responded:
Wow! Thank you again for taking the time to write this review! Best, Rose

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42 of 58 people found this review helpful
Honeymoon in Hawaii
Rose was very easy to work with and wants to put together the best possible trip for you. This is the second time I’ve planned a trip with Rose and both have resulted in great experiences. She was able to get us great flights and great resorts on all 3 islands (Oahu, Kauai, Maui). Her suggestions on excursions and restaurants were also very helpful. Using Rose’s services definitely helped take away the stress of planning and 2 week vacation. Will absolutely be using Rose again.
By  Joe  from  Milford, MA
Traveled to  Hawaii ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Rose Cacciatore responded:
Thank you for taking the time to write this review! Best, Rose

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45 of 66 people found this review helpful
Excellent Alaska Cruise
Rosemarie was very helpful in finding an excellent deal on a luxury Alaska Regent cruise. Our cruise met our expectations based on Rosemarie's description and what we wanted. She took care of travel insurance as well. We mentioned that it was a special occasion trip and had nice surprises during the cruise (one from Rosemarie, one from the cruise line.)
By  pb  from  Westford, MA
Traveled to  Alaska ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Rose Cacciatore responded:
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Best, Rose

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44 of 66 people found this review helpful
European River Cruise on Avalon
We could not have planned this trip without Rosemarie’s help.
We had always wanted to go on a River Cruise and didn’t know
where to begin.Having been on a river cruise herself she was a wealth of knowledge . From picking which cruise company to choose to arranging our flight she was invaluable.She was available anytime we had any questions and made the whole process easy.

By  Mary  from  South Chelmsford ma.
Traveled to  Eastern Europe ~ Europe
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Rose Cacciatore responded:
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Best, Rose

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Destination Expert:

  • Hawaii
  • Hawaii Island
  • Caribbean
  • Europe
  • Greece
  • Ireland
  • Africa
  • Italy
  • Mediterranean
  • Costa Rica
  • Aruba

Travel Specialist:

  • Cruises
  • Luxury
  • Luxury Cruises
  • River Cruises

Top Travel Partners:

  • AmaWaterways
  • Avalon Waterways
  • Globus
  • UnCruise Adventures
  • Abercrombie & Kent
  • CIE Tours
  • Windstar Cruises
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Tauck
  • Kensington
  • Viking
  • Funjet Vacations
  • Seabourn

Certifications/Awards:

  • Certified Leisure Travel Specialist
  • Uncruise Adventurist
  • Globus /Monograms Specialist
  • Avalon River Cruise Secialist
  • Windstar Cruises

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