Pioneer Valley Travel Inc, Northampton MA
Pioneer Valley Travel Inc, Northampton MA

MArtha Borawski

Pioneer Valley Travel Inc

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Need to get away? You have come to the right place. We are a Full Service Travel Agency with over 40 years of experience. Specializing in cruises, tours, air & hotel package and customized vacations.We can take you places!

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May 2nd is National Travel Agent's day so celebrate with your personal travel agent and if you don't have one, you should contact Pioneer Valley Tr...
Vacation with us, and we'll take care of all the details. Pioneer Valley Travel Inc offers all-inclusive packages for a vacation where all you have...
Escape the ordinary with a cruise. Pioneer Valley Travel Inc offers cruise packages and excursions for customers in Northampton and beyond. We'll h...
Recommendations Given (20)
"We had a very good experience with Janet and her husband! Everything is great! Martha"
"I bought our phone system at Pioneer Valley Travel 4 years ago and it was the best decision I..." Read more "I bought our phone system at Pioneer Valley Travel 4 years ago and it was the best decision I ever made because it was before the pandemic and it afforded my employees the ability to work remotely to assist our clients with their trips that were cancelled and take care of them during this most unfortunate time in everybody lives, Martha Borawski"
Recent Activity

MArtha from Pioneer Valley Travel Inc Answered this on November 28, 2021
This is only the big ending with keystone being shut down and gas prices going up rapidly! The immigration issue and who takes care of these individuals and where is the money coming from? Something has to be done (more) This is only the big ending with keystone being shut down and gas prices going up rapidly! The immigration issue and who takes care of these individuals and where is the money coming from? Something has to be done

MArtha from Pioneer Valley Travel Inc Answered this on December 07, 2018
Actually I just had a new phone system installed so when there is a voice mail, it also comes in as an email so no loss for the message or telephone number.  Also I can work remotely and answer my extension wherever I am so I will be there for my clients seamlessly.  I can also chat with my... (more) Actually I just had a new phone system installed so when there is a voice mail, it also comes in as an email so no loss for the message or telephone number.  Also I can work remotely and answer my extension wherever I am so I will be there for my clients seamlessly.  I can also chat with my colleagues if I need a answer quickly if they are on a phone call!

MArtha from Pioneer Valley Travel Inc Answered this on November 13, 2018
I take all my meds in my carry on/ipad/cell phone/chargers/locks for all my suitcases(TSA approved)/ATM/credit card that doesn't charge international currency conversion fee/clothes that I can layer/a jacket or raincoat that has a hood/small empty bag that can be packed so I can use that for... (more) I take all my meds in my carry on/ipad/cell phone/chargers/locks for all my suitcases(TSA approved)/ATM/credit card that doesn't charge international currency conversion fee/clothes that I can layer/a jacket or raincoat that has a hood/small empty bag that can be packed so I can use that for gifts to bring home or dirty laundry/small note pad to comment about certain places/foods/hotels that I like

MArtha from Pioneer Valley Travel Inc Answered this on November 10, 2018
I don’t hire seasonally so it is not an issue.  But I will say it is very difficult to find good people to fit the jobs I need to fill! (more) I don’t hire seasonally so it is not an issue.  But I will say it is very difficult to find good people to fit the jobs I need to fill!

MArtha from Pioneer Valley Travel Inc Answered this on November 05, 2018
You have to be willing to pay your partners a commission.  That is the only way you can market yourself.  If you think you can do it yourself without the support of realtors or travel agents and not pay them something you will get no where.  We all do not work for free! I am not a non profit!  (more) You have to be willing to pay your partners a commission.  That is the only way you can market yourself.  If you think you can do it yourself without the support of realtors or travel agents and not pay them something you will get no where.  We all do not work for free! I am not a non profit! 

MArtha from Pioneer Valley Travel Inc Answered this on November 02, 2018
Yes our community does have holiday strolls on Main Street but my business is on the other Main Street so it does zero for my business (more) Yes our community does have holiday strolls on Main Street but my business is on the other Main Street so it does zero for my business

MArtha from Pioneer Valley Travel Inc Answered this on June 01, 2018
I do not send out cold emails.  I do have a database that will automatically send email specials to our clients based on their previous travel experiences.  Customers find us on the internet via different searches.  I am fortunate that new clients come from referrals.  It is always best to do... (more) I do not send out cold emails.  I do have a database that will automatically send email specials to our clients based on their previous travel experiences.  Customers find us on the internet via different searches.  I am fortunate that new clients come from referrals.  It is always best to do your best work with existing clients and then that will come back to reward you!

MArtha from Pioneer Valley Travel Inc Answered this on May 06, 2018
That is or can be a tough one.  I usually try and send an email talking about their past experiences and giving them ideas for a future trip! I usually start out with hi I haven’t heard from you lately and I hope and John are doing well.  I saw this trip and thought of you! If I can be of... (more) That is or can be a tough one.  I usually try and send an email talking about their past experiences and giving them ideas for a future trip! I usually start out with hi I haven’t heard from you lately and I hope and John are doing well.  I saw this trip and thought of you! If I can be of service, pleAse don,t hesitate to contact me! Thank you and Happy Spring!

MArtha from Pioneer Valley Travel Inc Answered this on April 05, 2018
In this Order  1. South Africa(Kruger)/2. Patagonia/3.  Norwegian Fjords (more) In this Order  1. South Africa(Kruger)/2. Patagonia/3.  Norwegian Fjords

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