Brenda Pretzer Thielen

Sartell, MN
Beach Travel Specialist for Families and Groups

I am the mother of two young adults, the owner of Tailored Escapes Travel and an experienced Travel Advisor.

From urban locations, to sand and sea, on dry land or underwater exploring reefs, I am happiest when I am traveling.  I have been t...
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Beach Travel Specialist for Families and Groups

Diving the reefs of Cozumel
Diving the reefs of Cozumel

I am the mother of two young adults, the owner of Tailored Escapes Travel and an experienced Travel Advisor.


From urban locations, to sand and sea, on dry land or underwater exploring reefs, I am happiest when I am traveling.  I have been to Mexico more than 70 times, to most of the Caribbean islands, Central America, Africa and Europe. Next up: South America, including the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu! 


Even though I  travel extensively, I am still in awe of every new experience. I use my passion for new experiences and my knowledge of world wide destinations, to consult, curate and customize travel itineraries. From adventures with friends and family to destination weddings and honeymoons, if you are ready to expand YOUR horizons!  I will do the legwork for you and create an itinerary tailored to you.


Your time is precious. I have extensive resources and knowledge to do the planning for you.


If you are looking for an all inclusive spring break trip for 2 or 200, a destination wedding or a dream honeymoon, I have the knowledge and personal experience to make sure you get the experience that is the best fit for you or your group.


Travel is not "one size fits all." If you want an nature adventure, an exotic beach vacation or a quiet boutique, I will tailored your travel to fit YOU!


Reach out and let's start planning! 

Brenda's experience is a bonus!

I've used Brenda's expertise in Caribbean travel since my first trip to Playa del Carmen in 1996. This was back when the dirt streets were lined with Spanish only speaking vendors and $5 got you a table full of tacos and cervezas! Since then, Brenda has guided me on many adventures including becoming PADI certified and embarking on dive excursions on the island of Bonaire. Brenda has always been there to educate, recommend according to preference and make sure the vacation experience is individualized. Most recently, I had to cancel my family trip due to 2 sick little-ones. The stress and pressure was taken off because Brenda did all the work. A confirmation that utilizing Brenda's experience is a bonus to the travel booking process.

My Reviews

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Could not have picked a better travel agent!
I highly recommend Brenda to anyone who is looking to travel. I had a destination wedding, and she made things so much easier for me! She exceeded my expectations and ensured my family was well taken care of to the resort and back! She is excellent at communicating and providing all the information needed. Thank you so much, Brenda!
By  Emily   from  Pensacola, FL
Traveled to  Puerto Vallarta ~ Jalisco ~ Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Best of The Best
I've worked in corporate America for 30+ years with people from all walks of life. Very, very few are as professional, organized, dedicated, knowledgeable, savvy and customer service oriented as Brenda Pretzer; not to mention her extensive travel background and plethora of personal travel experiences. A true pro, through and through. I don't often recommend someone as it can be a reflection of me and if they fall short as a referral, my credibility can be on the line. I would recommend Brenda to anyone -- that is how amazing she is and how much I trust her abilities.
By  Queen B  from  Minneapolis, MN
Traveled to  Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Sent our group on a few trips
Super helpful , always available , fast at helping in a crisis!
Amazing, friendly and as excited as you for your travels
By  Leigh  from  St martin mn
Traveled to  Jamaica ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Reliable and quality service.
Brenda is so reliable and proactive to make any trip the best it can be. She has planned multiple trips for me and it is always amazing.
By  Tina  from  Sartell, MN
Traveled to  Costa Rica ~ Central America
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Amazing Vacation
Brenda was so helpful and patient while she planned our first trip to Mexico.
She provided resort options, along with all the necessary details. She was always available to answer questions and was eager to assist. She also shared her own personal travel tips so we were completely prepared before we left.
Brenda is professional, responsive and her passion for travel is obvious as she plans each step of your vacation.
We had such a memorable time in Mexico thanks to her dedication and planning.
I cannot say enough about how great she is and would definitely recommend Brenda Pretzer!
By  Amy  from  Minnesota
Traveled to  Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • Costa Rica
  • St. Lucia
  • Jamaica
  • Punta Cana
  • Quintana Roo

Travel Specialist:

  • All Inclusive
  • Destination Weddings
  • Beach Vacations
  • Family Vacations
  • Adult Only

Top Travel Partners:

  • Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt
  • Sandals and Beaches Resorts
  • Funjet Vacations
  • Riu Hotels
  • Delta Vacations

Certifications/Awards:

  • Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Specialist
  • Certified Costa Rica Specialist
  • Certified Sandals Specialist
  • Hawaii Destination Expert
  • Aruba Certified Expert

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