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Gyland's Getaways · Personal Travel Advisor

Why settle for ordinary?We offer the extraordinary.

Luxury ocean and river cruises, escorted tours and romantic escapes, planned from the first idea to the final transfer by Donna Gyland, an advisor who has been there herself.

22+ yearsof loyal, repeat clients
One advisorfrom start to finish
Mon–Satdays & evenings
Donna Gyland, owner of Gyland's Getaways
Been thereEurope · Japan · Australia · Galápagos · Greenland
Welcome to Gyland's Getaways

Trouble-free travel, with a personal touch

Planning the trip of a lifetime should be exciting, not exhausting. That's where I come in. I take care of every detail, so all you have to do is pack and enjoy the journey.

Most of my clients come to me through friends and family, and they come back trip after trip. Tours aren't pumped out in bulk, and cruises aren't booked lightly. Every itinerary gets my personal attention, and whenever I can, my first-hand advice from places I've traveled myself.

  • Flights, transfers and hotels arranged for you
  • Shore excursions and tours chosen to suit your pace
  • Cruise apps and online check-in set up before you leave
  • Value-added amenities and perks whenever they're available
Meet Donna

— Donna Gyland

Our Specialties

Where we go, and how we get you there

Three destinations we know inside and out, and three ways of traveling that turn a vacation into something you'll talk about for years.

Why work with a travel advisor

Your advocate, before, during and after your trip

Online booking sites can sell you a cabin. They can't tell you which side of the ship catches the glaciers, or call the cruise line for you when a flight changes.

On your side

I work for you, not a cruise line. Your best interests come first, and I'm a phone call away if anything goes sideways.

Value you won't find online

Strong supplier relationships and group space held in advance often mean better value and extra amenities. Ask me for current pricing.

One-stop convenience

Air, hotels, transfers, excursions, insurance and documents, all coordinated by one person who knows your whole trip.

Professional pampering

Honeymoons, milestone birthdays and family reunions get special attention, right down to the welcome-aboard surprise.

Dare to imagine

What's on your bucket list?

Every journey begins with a dream. These are a few of the extraordinary ones I love to plan.

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Cruise lines & tour companies we trust

Upper-premium to ultra-luxury, chosen for you

I match each traveler with the right line, not the loudest advertiser. These are the partners my clients return to again and again.

Viking Regent Seven Seas Celebrity Cruises Princess Cruises Royal Caribbean Collette Globus
We had tried contacting two other travel agents and they did very little. Donna got the information, gave us choices, answered all of our questions, and I really could not express my total relief. If I could give her ten stars, I would.
Brenda K.

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Your next getaway

Let's plan something extraordinary

Tell me where you're dreaming of going, and I'll come back with ideas, options and current pricing. No cost, no obligation.