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Your next adventure starts here

Bring back the memories.

René Howell plans cruises, resorts, reunions and honeymoons by land, sea, air or rail, from first call to departure day.

Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas sailing in open blue ocean

Royal Caribbean · Quantum of the Seas

A note from René

René Howell, owner of René’s Travel Agency

René HowellManager, René’s Travel Agency, LLC

Started for the love of travel.

René began as a group leader with Liberty Travel in 2006, booking her first cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas for 32 people. The same travelers kept sailing with her every two years for the next decade.

“Through my years of travel, having the opportunity to see different cultures has been such a rewarding experience! The vacationing experience I’ve gotten and loved, I wanted to share with others. And through René’s Travel Agency I now have that tool!”
CLIALicensed with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), 2016
New JerseyState of New Jersey registered business
CertifiedPenn Foster Career School Travel & Tourism Certificate

How a trip comes together with René.

  1. Tell her the idea

    Call, text, email or send the short form. A rough idea of where and when is plenty to get the ball rolling.

  2. See options in your budget

    René finds what you want within the budget you set, with the line or resort that fits.

  3. Book and pay on a schedule

    Recurring card payments let you spread the cost out, so there is time to pay before you travel.

  4. Pack and go

    Flights, connections and luggage arranged, and your forms in one place before you leave home.

Group cruises, organized by René.

Getting a group on the same ship is how René started, and her travelers keep coming back. She books the group and sets up a payment schedule, so everyone has time to pay before you sail.

Family reunionsClass reunionsRetirement cruises
Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas pool deck and waterslides above the blue ocean

Postcards from René’s travelers.

Penedo do Guincho rock formation at Santa Cruz Beach, Torres Vedras, Portugal
Torres Vedras, Portugal

“We had a wonderful time on Santa Cruz Beach, Torres Vedras, Portugal. Calm and peaceful. Experience it for yourself.”

“Foram muito agradáveis os momentos que passamos na Praia de Santa Cruz.”

Eugenia & NigelMother and son, visiting her homeland

“We never had to worry about flights, connecting transportation or our luggage. It was all taken care of.”
Tony & Wendy, Royal Caribbean, Quantum of the Seas
“René will find what you want within your budget. She will work with you from the time you contact her until the day of your trip.”
Felicia, René’s group cruise traveler

Your trip paperwork, in one folder.

Already booked? Download what René needs from you, and check off the basics before you leave.

Before you go

René’s safe travel checklist.

Questions René hears often.

Something else? Call or text (609) 304-1530.

What kinds of trips does René plan?

Cruises, river cruises, rail vacations, all-inclusive resorts, family vacations, spas and luxury escapes, ski holidays, family and class reunions, weddings and honeymoons, escorted tours and sports travel. By land, sea, air or rail, close to home or far away.

Does René organize group cruises?

Yes. René started as a group leader in 2006, booking her first cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas for 32 people, and her group has kept sailing with her ever since. Family reunions, class reunions and retirement cruises are all a good fit.

Which cruise lines and travel companies does René book?

Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity, Princess, Norwegian, Disney Cruise Line, Azamara, Cunard, AmaWaterways, Viking River Cruises, Amtrak Vacations, Gate 1 Travel, GOGO Vacations, Walt Disney World and Sports Traveler, among others.

Can I pay for my trip over time?

René offers a recurring credit card payment form, so you can set up scheduled payments before you travel. Ask her about the payment schedule for your trip.

Should I buy travel insurance?

René offers Travel Guard plans. You can read the plan details and get coverage from the Client forms page, or ask René which plan fits your trip.

How do I get started?

Call or text René at (609) 304-1530, email [email protected], or send the short trip form. A rough idea of where and when is plenty to get the ball rolling.

Ready to start planning your getaway?

There’s no doubt you have thoughts and ideas about your vacation. No website contact form can convey the memories you want to create when you dream about your getaway. That is why this is just a brief form. It’s a chance to get the ball rolling and let us know that you have a journey in mind and are ready to start making plans. I look forward to creating an amazing adventure together!

Dear René,

Where would you like to go, when, and who is coming? Send René a short note through the trip form. A rough idea is plenty.