Anita Pagliasso
President & CEO
San Jose Chamber Ambassador
OSSN Western Regional Manager
PATH Executive Board Member
Published Author and Instructor
National and International
Speaker
Travel
Industry Leader
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Anita always knew the "Gypsy Blood" in her veins would lead her
to the travel industry that she loves so much. She has been fortunate enough
to travel all over the world and sailed on many seas. Anita founded Ticket to
Travel in 1992 with the philosophy that all clients would be treated as VIPs
and promises the "World's Best Customer Service!"
She has had numerous articles written about her success in several publications such as "Income Opportunities Magazine", “San Jose Mercury News”, “New York Times”, "Travel Weekly", "Travel Agent", "Travel Age West" and "Leisure Travel News". Anita has been nominated for "Enterprising Agent for the Year" and “Godmother for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Newest Ship, Liberty of the Seas”.
She is the author of "Guide
For The First Time Cruiser”, “Tips
for Smooth Sailing" and "Everything
To Know About Traveling To Europe With A Group".
Ticket to Travel has been voted “The #2 Travel Agency in San Jose / Silicon
Valley – Reader’s
Choice Award, as well as “The City’s Best Award”.
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Gwen Adams
Cruise and Vacation Sprecialist
580-281-0043
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If the travel bug has bitten you as it has Gwen Adams, then you will receive that same enthusiasm for travel by allowing her to customize travel for you.
Since 1999, Gwen has traveled extensively in the Caribbean staying at some of the most fun-filled, beautiful, and all-inclusive resorts and cruises. Not only did she stay in these resorts, but also journeyed in the surrounding country-side seeing the local’s culture first-hand and acquiring a lot of knowledge along the way. Gwen’s travels have taken her to Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, St. Lucia, Bahamas, St. Martin, St. Vincent, St. Thomas, Cancun and Cozumel in Mexico, bi-annual trips to Las Vegas, and various locations in the United States.
After 26 years of teaching in a public elementary school system, Gwen has retired at the end of the 2008 academic school year and hopes to continue her love of travel by becoming a part of the travel industry.
Let Gwen customize your vacation in order to fulfill your travel desires, making it an enjoyable and pleasurable experience.
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Mila Banares
Speaks Filipino
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Mila has been in the travel industry for over 8 years. She specializes in
Hawaii, cruises and group travel.
Bonnie Braudway and Lane Mangum
Adventure Specialist and Luxury Specialist
Bellhops & Backpacks
Adventure: 910-233-9636,
Luxury: 919-270-7693
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Website
Bellhops & Backpacks is owned by two sisters, Lane Mangum and Bonnie Braudway. Lane and Bonnie have both always loved to travel, and to plan travel. Bonnie organized her first trip while still in high school, taking her sisters and mom to the Bahamas.
Bonnie is the adventurer of the pair, always looking for exotic destinations and authentic experiences. Most recently she has traveled with Gap Adventures on a 14 night trek through Africa.
Lane is the opposite side of the coin. She might camp, but only if there are hot showers. She loves traveling to cities and visiting art museums and historic sights. She loves wine tasting and fine dining. Her most recent trip was a 7-night southern Caribbean cruise with Royal Caribbean.
While the sisters' avocation is travel, they are fortunate to have vocations that allow them the flexibility to enjoy travel and serve their clients with both speed and proficiency. Bonnie is an attorney, with solo practice The Law Office of Bonnie M. Braudway, PLLC. Lane owns The Concrete Countertop Institute with her husband, and travels to many U.S. cities for conventions, in addition to luxury leisure travel.
Lane and Bonnie offer the amazingly wide world of travel to their clients. The possibilities are endless. You can't find this kind of trip on the Internet, nor plan all the details to make all your trips the trip of a lifetime.
If you’re smart, fun, hip, adventurous and want to experience the world with intelligent luxury or uncommon adventure, contact Bellhops & Backpacks today.
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Ken & Carol Briggs
1-760-931-6560
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Ken is a retired Human Resources Senior Vice President who in addition to
having direct responsibility for global meeting planning and rewards travel organizations,
has traveled extensively during the past 40 years. Carol is retired from Johnson & Johnson
where one of her responsibilities was taking care of international travel arrangements.
Fulfilling their passion for everything about travel, both took early retirement
to work with Ticket to Travel.
Ken & Carol have traveled extensively for pleasure over the past 40 years
visiting all parts of the world including Europe, the Caribbean, the Far East,
South Pacific and Hawaii. Their personal preference is for small local establishments
where you have an opportunity to meet the local people. They have stayed in every
type of accommodation from a tent on the East Coast, a yacht in the Caribbean,
an over-water bungalow in Bora Bora, to a suite at the George V in Paris.
Located in La Costa, California, they specialize in personalized European,
Hawaiian, South Pacific and Cruise Holidays for couples and small groups. Ken
also specializes in group meetings and incentive/rewards programs. Both have
achieved the rank of Commodore, the highest possible, in the Princess Cruise
Academy and Ken was recently awarded the Tahiti Tiare Certificate by the Tahiti
Tourisme Board.
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Carrie Caron
Ticket to Travel
Event Planner and Travel Professional
Planning Wonderful Events and Getaways
408-513-4486
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Carrie has experienced some incredible personal travel adventures, especially with the cruise industry. She has planned many Family Reunions, Girlfriend Getaways, even Wedding and Honeymoon Cruises. When not on a cruise, she's traveled to Tokyo, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, London, and Germany.
She's also experienced with traveling with children as her and her husband have taken their five children on many vacations over the past 11 years. Now that the kids are young adults and getting married, their personal "travel group" continues to grow and explore even more exciting destinations. Carrie is very organized and pays attention to detail. With her event planning skills and travel experience, she is sure to make your next "getaway" a special one.
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Mark DeBarr
Vacation Specialist
(925) 459-8398
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For many years nearly all the vacations I have taken have been to tropical locations. I enjoy seeking out great beaches and pools for my clients. Whether you are honeymooners, first time travelers, long time travelers, single, a couple or a group, I would love to help you plan your trip as if it were my own. Hawaii, Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica as well as other Caribbean or Pacific paradise locations are what I do best, however, other main travel interests are Ski oriented trips, cruises and I love everything Wine Country (I currently work in Napa).
Linda Edvenson
Adventure and Leisure Specialist
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Linda Edvenson, CTA (Certified Travel Agent) brings 15 years of travel industry
experience to "Ticket to Travel". Linda specializes in adventure and
leisure travel for individuals, families and groups.
Her vast travel experience includes being an international flight attendant,
an owner and manager of a travel agency and extensive experience in wholesale
travel to Central America, Mexico, Hawaii and the Caribbean. She has organized
and led travel agent training trips to Mexico, Hawaii and Costa Rica. Linda's
love of travel gave her the opportunity to live in Costa Rica for a year, allowing
her to develop excellent relationships with ground operators there. It is those
types of relationships that allow Linda to offer more personalized service for
her clients. Being an incurable romantic, Linda also loves to plan and provide
unique experiences for honeymoons or romantic getaways.
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Rose Forest
Cruise and Vacation Specialist
Catonsville, MD
(410) 747-9669 phone
(410)
747-1818 fax
(410) 456-8421 cell
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My desire to put personal service back into travel planning prompted me to
enter the travel business in May 2003. The lack of personal attention and human
interaction can often lead to a stressful vacation. I wanted to provide my clients
with carefully planned, enjoyable vacations that were as stress-free as humanly
possible.
I have taken numerous cruises to the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Mexico. I have
cruised on Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, and Norwegian Cruise
Line. I have also taken several land-based vacations, including Mexico, Jamaica,
and the Dominican Republic. Cruising is my desired form of vacationing and I
find it to be a great vacation for families because there is something for everyone.
I have completed extensive training on-line and have attended numerous training
workshops, seminars, trade shows, travel conferences, and ship inspections. I
am a CLIA Accredited Cruise Counsellor and I am currently enrolled in the Master
Cruise Counsellor program. I am a Las Vegas Expert, as well as a Universal Parks
and Resort Specialist.
I am a member of the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce, OSSN, CLIA, and
the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO).
I travel frequently with my daughter, so I look forward to hearing what a
great time the children have had when my clients return from vacation. When the
children have a great time, the parents look forward to booking their next vacation!
book vacations for all destinations, but my passion is cruising and travel
to the beautiful and unique island of Aruba. I was certified as an Aruba specialist
in January 2004.
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Eunice Gois
Vacation and Cruise Specialist
(619) 993-GOIS
(4647)
Hawaiian
Destination Specialist
Official Cancun Counselor Located in San Diego, California
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I joined Ticket To Travel in 2006. My passion for travel has led me to work
with a great group of Travel Agents with Ticket To Travel. I have traveled for
over 20 years to many parts of the world including: Costa Rica, Aruba, Hawaii,
Mexico, Europe, Bora Bora, Tahiti, Canada, Caribbean Islands and have been on
many cruises. I have also stayed at all-inclusive resorts in Cancun, Bahamas,
Jamaica, Puerto Vallarta & Costa Rica. I’ve been on an escorted tour
to Spain and Portugal. I’m familiar with all types of travel which helps
when I put together vacation packages for my clients. I also speak Spanish and
can help my clients when it comes to planning vacations for a particular group.
I have arranged group cruises, family vacations and honeymoon destination
vacations that fits everyones budget. I book vacations and cruises for all destinations.
It’s my goal to provide the best service possible for my clients. I
give them individual attention and now I have repeat clients. I feel when you
give your clients that special attention something they will not find on the
internet you begin a long lasting relationship with your clients and that’s
what’s important to me.
I am a member of OSSN and CLIA and currently taking online courses to enhance
my travel expertise.
I currently work part-time and hoping to be a full-time travel agent in the
future. I reside in San Diego with my husband Jesse and my son Jessiah. One of
the reasons why I would like to work at home is to spend more time with my son
and give personalized attention to my clients.
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Lei Gonzalez
Cruise and Vacation Specialist
619-495-6015
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Lei loves the passion and excitement of traveling and is inspired by others
who share their travel experiences from other destinations. She left her position
as a teacher to explore different business endeavors and was confident that joining
Ticket to Travel in 2008 was the most rewarding decision made.
Lei is a destination specialist for her favorite island Hawaii, the Philippines and San Diego. Lei is currently working towards an Accredited Cruise Counselor Designation and is also a member of OSSN. Her travel experiences include Hawaii, the Philippines, Canada, Washington State and the Mexican Riviera.
Lei offers the personalized one on one attention that online travel bookings do not have. She books vacations and cruises to any destination and takes pride in finding the best vacation value within her client’s budget. Her warm personality is reflected in her high standards of customer service and satisfaction. She lives in San Diego with her husband Mark and has three beautiful grown children.
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Darlene Gregory
Cruise and Vacation Specialist
Gregory Travel
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Having retired from a career in Information Technology, I started looking
at various opportunities to make a career change. Recalling how much I enjoyed
my destination wedding and honeymoon on the Island of Anguilla and childhood
dreams of world travel, I decided to research the travel industry. The more I
researched the more passionate I became about becoming a Travel Specialist. Through
that research and the determination to make this my new career, I became a member
of the Ticket to Travel team in 2008.
I am a Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Specialist, a Certified Specialist for The Islands of Hawaii, a Mexico Specialist and a member of OSSN. I am committed to making your destination wedding and/or honeymoon, vacations or cruises stress-free from all the details, within your budget and to provide many extras that you cannot find on the internet.
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Susan Hardin
Specializing in Cruise and Vacation Packages
(559) 905-5242
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Susan's love for travel began nearly 20 years age while she and her husband Tom were on their first cruise. As she boarded the ship and walked into the "Grand Atrium" for the first time, seeing the beautiful brass and wood staircase, she was smitten. Since then she has taken at least 2 vacations a year, including Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, and more than 15 cruises.
Susan loves planning travel for friends and family. The only thing she enjoys more is "hunting down" a great deal. Since Susan has been a Registered Nurse for more than 20 years, she gives exceptional service with an eye for detail. Susan loves to research new destinations and share her experiences with everyone she meets.
So, if you're looking for excitement and adventure at an affordable price, contact Susan and let her assist you in making memories that will last a lifetime!
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Nancy Harmon
Vacation Specialist
650-574-3777
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Nancy's love of travel has taken her to every continent except Antarctica
- and most oceans as well! Before adding travel professional to her list of accomplishments,
she loved planning trips for herself, her family and friends as a hobby.
Her 30-year background in sales management led her to develop a specialization
in planning incentive trips for sales forces and her love of a good time for
all led her to extend that expertise to all other types of group and special
event travel. So whether you are looking for this month's getaway weekend, your
honeymoon or anniversary trip, a reunion, a golf outing, a spa extravaganza or
help in deciding which adventure you want to enjoy next - Nancy will be delighted
to work with you to ensure a wonderful and memorable experience.
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Rita Hittler
Vacation Specialist
(408) 223-4601
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Rita Hitter has been with Ticket to Travel since 2002. She took her love of
travel to the next level and started planning trips for her friends and family.
That led her into a new career that she is very passionate about. “When
I send a client on a trip of a lifetime I am as excited for them as if I were
going with them” says Rita.
Rita has cruised on most of the major cruise lines, traveled to Europe on
many occasions and loves vacationing in Mexico and Hawaii. She is an Official
Cancun Specialist, a Celebrity Cruise Line Specialist as well as a Certified
Hawaii Specialist.
Rita lives in San Jose, CA. with her husband John and three of their seven
children (four are grown), and she is a grandmother to three adorable grandchildren.
Whether it is a weekend in Napa, a cruise to Alaska or a trip to Italy, Rita
combines her love of travel and her compassion for people to design dream vacations
for her clients.
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Gale Infeld, ACC, DS
Personal Travel Consultant
(408) 268-5374
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The world is a book. If you never travel, you never turn the page.” This quote is my inspiration for travel. I have traveled the globe, with adventures in Europe, Asia, Africa, South and Central America, and the Middle East. I have learned about new cultures, enjoyed unique experiences, and seen amazing sights.
I have over 6 years experience in the travel industry and have participated in many training programs related to the destinations I sell. I am also an accredited cruise counselor, working with major cruise lines and river cruise companies. I've sent clients on custom tours of Italy that included a home dinner to self drive vacations through the New Zealand countryside.
My specialty is planning customized vacations for my clients, whether it’s to an exotic destination, the wonderful countries of Europe, or a relaxing cruise, so that they can read a new page in that exciting book.
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Chuck Kennedy, CTA
Cruises, vacation packages, group travel, and luxury vacations
(888) 728-9102
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Chuck earned his Certified Travel Associate credential in 2007, shortly after
joining Ticket To Travel. Chuck began his career as a travel agent in 2006 and
hit the ground running by taking advantage of all the training opportunities
in the travel world. Chuck is a graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge,
a Wynn Las Vegas "Ambassador", a Commodore Agent with Princess Cruise
Line and Cunard Line, a Cayman Islands Dive and Nature Master Specialist, and
an Agent Associate with CLIA, the Cruise Lines International Association. Chuck
has a Bachelor's degree in Professional Aeronautics and has been a Flight Instructor
for more than 20 years. Early in his data processing career, Chuck wrote computer
programs in Scheduling and Reservations for World Airways.
Chuck became hooked on cruising early in 2007 when he spent 21 days onboard
Golden Princess in South America and Antarctica (see photo). He sees cruise ships
as vessels for the perfect vacation, especially for single travelers. Chuck has
visited the Hawaiian islands more than fifty times and traveled to many parts
of the world, including five continents.
Chuck has been a lifelong volunteer for charitable causes. The 2007 Labor
Day Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy is his 32nd time as Manager of the telephone
banks on the Bay Area broadcast. He has complete nine marathons raising money
for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and serves as Entertainment Director for
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Chuck's local area. He was a volunteer
church musician for over 20 years.
Chuck enjoys giving great service to his travel clients. "There are really
only two luxuries in life: Time and experiences. I help clients to save their
time by helping them plan and arrange their vacations to give them the greatest
experience possible."
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Helen Kennedy
Vacations, Cruises, and Groups
(510) 693-2217
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As a frequent corporate traveler, Helen spent lots of time flying to and
from major European cities and all over the U.S and Canada. Business travel left no time for fun, so she decided to merge her love of adventure into a career in the travel industry.
She's been to China, Australia, and many parts of Mexico. She also has first-hand experience planning fun vacations in Hawaii, Las Vegas, Disney resorts, and cruises. A Ticket to Travel affiliate since 2007, Helen enjoys working with groups and families, and especially loves planning trips to Europe.
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Mary Lyn Klein
Cruise, Vacation and Incentive Travel Specialist
(408) 621-0850
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Mary Lyn Klein is a travel enthusiast. She once spent 8 months traveling extensively
by car in Europe and the Middle East. She has also been to the Caribbean, Hawaii
and Tahiti and loves the beauty of the tropics. Cruising has become her favorite
mode of traveling having experienced the magic of a Disney Cruise and the magnitude
of Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas.
She is currently working on her Accredited Cruise Counselor designation.
Mary Lyn brings her experience as an event planner to her current career as cruise
and vacation specialist. She has planned many custom vacations for her clients
and her attention to detail is outstanding. Her clients love the excellent customer
service they receive and her warm, outgoing personality.
Mary Lyn is a member of the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, as well as an
Ambassador with the Chamber. She is also a member of Business Leads Unlimited
and Women in Business.
She specializes in custom vacations, cruises and incentive travel.
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Lakshmi Kuchibhatla
Speaks several Indian Languages
Official Cancun Counselor Cruise and Vacation
Specialist
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Lakshmi graduated from Delhi School of Economics, India, with a Masters in
Economics. Prior to getting into the travel industry, she had several years of
professional work experience in the financial and banking industries, both in
India and the Bay Area, where she has been a resident for the past 14 years.
The Kuchibhatla family is passionate about vacations and they have traveled
extensively around the world. In addition to India, they have vacationed in Thailand,
Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Disney Land,
Las Vegas, Legoland, and Niagara Falls being some of their favorite US destinations.
It only took one summer cruise to Al aska and a winter cruise to Western Caribbean
and Lakshmi was hooked on cruising. She looks forward to escorting a group in
the near future to visit the exotic land of Egypt.
Lakshmi's Goals and Dreams: My business fulfills my passion for everything
about travel. I am very committed and detail oriented in planning out enjoyable
vacations and making the process as stress free as possible. I love planning
vacations for everyone but truly enjoy working out the details for groups. I
speak and understand several Indian languages and this is my niche market.
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Lynn Elena Lee
Grab Your Bag Travel
Specializing in Culinary travel, Ecotourism & Wellness
Vacations
603-774-5966 or 5969
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As someone who's loved travel my entire life, I feel so fortunate to be able
to make a career of it. Now I get to help others have wonderful travel experiences
and adventures!
Do you love discovering and sharing fabulous food, wine, and spirits in different cultures or in relaxing or energizing locales? Do you want to visit and support places that have made a commitment to protecting the local ecosystems and economy? Would you like to get away to an environment dedicated to promoting your health and well being? You can be assured that I'll put my heart and energy into helping you find the vacation you want and deserve.
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Lauren Liebert
Honeymoon and Vacation Specialist
(650) 906-6000
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Website
Lauren Liebert joined Ticket to Travel in 2004 and specializes in honeymoons/destination
weddings, group and singles travel. She is also certified as a Destination Specialist
for the Caribbean & Mexico by The Travel Institute.
Inspired by her mother-in-law who has been a travel agent for over 25 years,
she found herself drawn to the travel industry to fill the void of personalized
service that was lost by the increased usage of on-line booking.
She has cruised to numerous Caribbean Islands, the Mexican Rivera, Central
America, Tahitian and Marquesas Islands, Europe, Mediterranean, as well as the
Panama Canal on renowned cruise liners such as Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises,
Norwegian Cruise Lines and Carnival Cruises.
Lauren’s love of fine wine has also led her to spend considerable time
in California’s Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Every year she leads a tour
to each of the wine regions, as well as spending several special romantic weekends
there with her husband.
Lauren’s other travels over the past years have included trips to Hawaii,
frequent trips to Las Vegas, New England, especially Cape Cod and Boston and
a couple different regions of Canada.
She has also vacationed at several all-inclusive resorts throughout the Caribbean
and Mexico.
She takes greatest pleasure in giving her clients the best service and attention
to detail, assuring they have a wonderful and hassle free trip and honeymoon.
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Daniella Liedholm
Cruise and Vacation Specialist
Manager of Ticket 2 Singles Travel (Under 40 Division)
(408) 568-1097
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Daniella has been with Ticket to Travel since August 2004. Graduating with
a degree in Hospitality Management, she knew that she wanted to work in the travel
industry. Her passion for travel has taken her to various destinations such as
Hawaii, Mexico, Las Vegas, several cruises and various other destinations in
the U.S. Dedication to providing her customers with excellent service and finding
the right vacation package to fit their desires and budget keeps her client relationships
strong.
She plans vacation and cruise packages to all destinations for many types
of travelers – families, honeymooners, singles, groups, etc. She is always
excited to help you find that next great vacation!
Daniella is also currently managing the “Under 40 Division” of
Ticket 2 Singles Travel.
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Sandi McKenzie
Vacation and Cruise Specialist
(866) 317-4291
(530) 272-4642
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Website
“My commitment is to exceed your expectations by providing a memorable
vacation. My specialties include tropical destinations by land or sea; Honeymoons & Anniversaries,
and small groups. Hawaii, Caribbean, Mexico as well as Western Europe, Costa
Rica and Alaska are among my areas of expertise. I promise to work to find the
best value for your dollars & customize your trip to fit your lifestyle.”
Sandi’s passion is islands! She is well traveled in the Hawaiian Islands,
Caribbean, & Ireland. Alaska, Costa Rica and Mexico are also specialties.
Whether you travel to relax, seek adventure, immerse yourself in culture or reconnect
with friends & family, she will help you to sift through the many options
available and find that perfect trip.
Sandi joined Ticket To Travel in October 2005. With over 10 years experience
in corporate travel and managing a professional office, she excels in customer
service management and attention to detail. Sandi believes that exceptional customer
service is the backbone of any successful organization.
Sandi and her husband live in Nevada City, in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
They enjoyed raising their children in such a lovely place, which is only one
hour from Lake Tahoe.
Client testimonial:
Hi, I wanted to write a little bit about Sandra Mackenzie. She has been a tremendous help in planning our trip. I have given her so many different directions that we were going in, we kept changing our mind on where to go, when to go, how many were going, how much we could spend; this was around 50 emails back and forth!! She never once complained, Sandra continually sent me feedback within hours, and we are on a three hour time difference!! I would recommend Sandra to anyone planning a small trip to a large group planning the trip of a lifetime, I felt like I said thank you a million times and it was never enough! She has already sent us information on a new place to consider for on our next trip ! She is a wonderful help to any trip you are planning! Laura Yarbrough, Lillington, North Carolina.
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Lynn Ogata
Located in San Diego, California
Certified Hawaiian Destination Specialist
(858) 842-1581
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Lynn joined our team of travel specialists in March of 2003. She brings with
her over 27 years of travel experience. Her vast background and insight to the
workings of the travel industry, along with her deep commitment to customer service,
continue to generate nothing but positive responses from her clients.
While experienced in all areas of travel from Corporate to Groups and Tours,
and everything in between her passion is for Hawaii. As a certified Hawaiian
Destination Specialist she consistently meets or exceeds her client’s expectations
for service, value, and quality of travel experience.
Lynn takes great pride in the service she provides and the fact that she
has developed long lasting relationships with many of her clients. This happens
because, as she puts it. “It’s travel planning with an added personal
touch”
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Sharon Oldham
Vacation Specialist
(510) 538-7732
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Website
Sharon has traveled to Italy and other European countries each year since
1978. Her travel experiences also include Hawaii, Argentina, and Australia. Her
love for all things Italian has helped her become an expert in finding great
places to stay, discovering unique shopping values, and exploring art and architecture.
She has studied Italian in Italy and continues to study with Italingua Institute
in San Francisco. Sharon's travel experience, her passion for travel and personalized
attention for her clients result in exciting trips and incredible travel values.
Sharon works with all destinations, but specializes in Italy and Europe.
Independent or group travel Stay in charming hotels, villas, or apartments
Travel by plane, train, car, or cruise Study language, cooking, or art Hike,
walk, ski and shop!
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Susie Ord
San Jose, CA
Vacation and Destination Specialist
(408) 218-9180
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Website
Joined T2T in 2007
My love for planning dream vacations for family and friends lead me to become
a part time home-based travel agent in 1999. At the same time I had a career
working in public safety – providing customer service, public education
and building partnerships with community members. I retired in November 2009
after 26 years of service. I love working directly with people. I want to provide
the best in personalized service and care and to find the best value for all
my clients. I have a new vision to guide my passion for making travel dreams
come true for families, couples and specialty groups with their special vacations
needs.
I specialize in travel to Hawaii, the Caribbean and Mexico as well as cruise vacations. I love the warm and tropical destinations! However, I find myself in love with some of the European countries especially after my 14-day Mediterranean cruise. I have also prepared specialty vacation itineraries for family reunions, honeymoons and anniversaries. Whatever you are seeking in your vacation, be it relaxation, thrills & activities, exploration, or quality time, I would be honored to help build the best itinerary for you!
During the past 25 years, I has cruised the Mediterranean, Alaska, the Western and Eastern Caribbean, the Bahamas and the Mexican Riviera aboard Carnival, Celebrity, Disney, Holland America, Norwegian and the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. I have also visited many major US destinations. One of my favorite destinations is New Orleans. I have organized and taken groups to visit and tour during Mardi Gras festivities. I am also a big Disney fan and have visited Walt Disney World and Disneyland many, many times.
I am dedicated to education and will continue to attend seminars, trainings and conferences in order to learn more about the world of endless travel possibilities. I currently have earned several certificates and distinctions:
- Foothill College: Travel Careers, Certificate of Completion
- Master Cruise Counsellor from the CLIA Cruise Academy
- Hawaii Destination Specialist
- Disney Specialist, Graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge
My goal is to offer my professional expertise, by delivering the best in value for your vacation package and to provide the best to ensure that your travel experience will give you memories to last a lifetime.
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Martha Powell
Meetings at Sea Specialist
Ticket 2 FUNraising
(505) 604-2344
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Meet Martha Powell. She has had a career filled with many exciting opportunities.
Her career in travel started back in the 1980’s as a full time travel
agent. Later, she joined forces with her husband, Keith, and they owned a cruise
only agency.
Martha has since worked with Keith full time arranging and coordinating Keith’s
engagements as a Keynote speaker. Together, they are also brokers for a barter
and trade organization.
Having a sincere love for the travel product, Martha stepped back into the
exciting world of travel by focusing on fundraising cruises for non-profits.
A cancer survivor and advocate for patients and families, Martha says “what
better way than to serve this community than to fund raise and benefit organizations
that serve people whose lives have been touched by cancer”
Meetings at sea include seminars aboard cruise ships that are of special interest
to these groups – for example, wellness, survivorship, creative outlets,
insurance, financial seminars, etc. With many exciting topics to offer her groups,
Martha intends on adding to the repertoire of session options and nonprofits
served.
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Joy Prue
CTC – Certified Travel Counselor
Owner/Chief Dreamer, Beyond Your Dreams Travel
...Turning Dreams into Memories ...One Vacation at a Time!
(800) 991-0903
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Website
Joy’s experience in cruising began in 1972 on the maiden voyage of
Carnival's first ship the TSS Mardi Gras, which actually docked not on a port,
but on a sandbar outside the Port of Miami. Then it was an adventure on RCCL's
Song of America to the Caribbean, Miami, Nassau & St Thomas. Then over to
Holland America's ms Westerdam and the Pacific Princess. She is anxiously looking
forward to experiencing a Cunard cruise that is coming up as well as a Sapphire
Princess cruise for 2010/2011.
Since 1975, Joy has traveled extensively throughout the United States and in the Western Caribbean staying at some of the most fun-filled, exciting, all-inclusive resorts and experiencing several brands of the cruising industry. Joy’s travels have taken her to Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Tijuana, Cancun and Cozumel in Mexico, monthly trips to Las Vegas/Branson, Both ends of Canada - Vancouver, BC as well as Montreal, Quebec and numerous other locations in the United States.
Whether you are looking for a wedding at sea, an adventure trip, a team building event, a girlfriends' reunion, or organizing a travel based fundraiser, Joy will be waiting in the clouds to help you plan your perfect trip.
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Scott Rains, PHD
Vacation & Disability Travel Specialist
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As a young man, undeterred by the practical necessities of earning a living
or saving for retirement, this intrepid romantic studied Linguistics to the level
of bachelor’s degree and studied Theology to the doctorate level. At the
age of 18 he (involuntarily but permanently) adopted the sedentary position – long
before the majority of his peers. His studies, profession, and innate wanderlust
(Sagittarius) have put him in other compromising positions along multiple latitudes
and longitudes.
The terrain of Dr. Rains' professional career is variegated. Equal parts high
adventure and pilgrimage he has worked as a ranch hand, in social activism, in
higher education, as an author, in technology education and in travel.
Drawing on these experiences Scott contributes articles, photography, research
and advice in various online settings. He is an independent travel professional
and a member of the industry's professional association, the Outside Sales Support
Network (OSSN).
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Ana Reeder
Scotland Destination Specialist & Travel Consultant
1-860-389-5700
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Ana has been traveling all her life. She has traveled to Colombia S.A.,
London England, Manchester England, Germany, Holland, Paris, Switzerland, Amsterdam,
Austria, Russia, Scotland, Ireland, Hawaii, and Venezuela. She developed a passion
for Scotland 10 years ago and began her dream of becoming a destination specialist
and travel consultant (SCOTSMASTER) by studying with the Scottish Tourist Board.
Along her travel journey she added Ireland to the list of destination specialty areas and studied with the Irish Tourist Board to become a Shamrock Club Member. Ana joined Ticket To Travel in April 2008 in order to join with other travel consultant/agent specialists to expand product opportunities and options for her clients. Her goal is to make her clients dream vacations to Scotland and Ireland come true as well as being dedicated to providing her customers with excellent service and designing the best vacation that will fit their desires and budget. Ana has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and has been traveling for 40 years. Every time Ana sends a client on their dream vacation she feels like she is going with them.
Ana used to live in the Bay Area (Scotts Valley) and has transplanted to Colchester Connecticut with her husband Bo. Ana has added a new member to her family, Asta a Black, Female, Miniture Schnauzer. Ana has a daughter, son–in-law, three beautiful granddaughters, one grandson, and one grandpuppy Mini Schnauzer Lucy who live in Peoria AZ.
Ana has gained a plethora of travel experience on the East Coast. She has spent the last three years traveling through Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, and New York. The weather on the East Coast is adventurous to say the least and the countryside is beautiful.
Ana joined Ticket To Travel in April 2008 with the desire to better serve her clients with more travel opportunities. Time and experiences are the only two luxuries in life. Ana helps clients to save their time by helping them plan and arrange their vacations to give them the greatest experience possible.
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Rose Riley
Cruise and Vacation Specialist
(661) 326-1819
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After retiring from teaching after 16 years, my love of traveling brought
me together with a wonderful travel agency.
I am very excited about my new adventure.
I have cruised in Alaska, The Caribbean, Mexico and twice to Hawaii. I loved
the experience so much that I am now specializing in cruises and vacations. My
husband and I have taken student groups to Washington DC and New York several
times.
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Ron and Gail Russell
Cruise and Vacation Specialists
(423) 585-0537
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Ron and Gail Russell present you with a travel planning company that specializes
in making your travel dreams become a lifetime of memories.
They specialize and have been certified wtih Disney vacation packages including Cruises, Las Vegas vacation packages, Couples Resorts, US Airways Vacations, Holland Cruise Lines, NCL, Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruises, group trips and corporate travel planning.
They offer an extremely flexible service that allows you to make your vacation, honeymoon or group trip one to remember. Let Ron and Gail take care of all the details, and have the vacation of your life!
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Michelle Sage
319-520-8524
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Travel is something that has always excited me , so after being a Cosmetologist for 18 years I decided that it was time for a change!
My husband and I were married at Sandals Montego Bay Jamaica, which peeked my interest in becoming a Honeymoon
and Destination Wedding Specialist. That has led to becoming a certified specialist for The Islands of Hawaii, Las Vegas, Puerto Vallarta, and graduating from the Disney College of Knowledge.
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Carrie Seaburg
Vacation and Cruise Specialist
Sand to Sea Travel Ventures
815.704.4846
815.543.5210
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My specialty is in planning destination weddings, honeymoons and romantic getaways. I can handle every detail of your trip including accommodations for you and your guests as well as making arrangements with photographers, flowers, and anything else your dream wedding may require.
I also specialize in family vacations. Being a mother of two I understand how important it is to work with a family specialist so that your family vacation is memorable for all ages and stress-free for Mom and Dad.
Although I am fairly new to the industry as a professional, I have been a frequent traveler of the US including Hawaii and Mexico and many other destinations since childhood. I love to travel and my interest in other cultures and my extensive experience in customer service has led me to partner with Ticket to Travel to merge my two passions. I look forward to having the opportunity to plan your next trip and show you how going the “extra mile” with every detail makes all the difference.
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Angee Shields
Shields Travel
1-800-517-1123
Cell: (309) 635-7036
Email
Looking for a romantic getaway? Want to renew your vows?
Honeymooning? Planning a Destination Wedding? I would be honored to treat
you to our VIP service.
Let me help you plan the romantic vacation of your dreams! I am a
Romantic Vacation Specialist. I offer personal VIP service for any
type of couples experience; from the weekend getaway to Honeymoons and
Destination Weddings. I bring 16 years of travel experience into our
planning. Because I have cruised, toured Europe, Asia, Hawaii, the
Caribbean, Mexico, the Mediterranean, and more... I have first hand
knowledge to help you make the right choice for you.
I love romantic getaways with my husband, and I approach every client
as if I were planning my own trip. My VIP service extends from the
planning to the welcome home. Best of all, my service is a value and
saves you time. Let's talk!
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Sue and Larry Slater, ECC
Specialists for Disabled or Visually Impaired Travelers
(314) 726 6893
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Sue Slater, along with her husband Larry, specializes in group and fundraising
group cruises for the visually impaired and disabled traveler.
Sue has brought her passion for travel and organizing trips to her career.
Being blind herself, Sue's ongoing mission is to make cruising accessible for
the blind a standard and not an exception. With her knowledge and understanding
of the travel industry and her own travel experience, she has the ability to
make sure cruising will be a fun and memorable experience for people with disabilities.
She and Larry have had extensive training through the Cruise Line Industry
Association (CLIA) and have completed the required certification to become Elite
Cruise Counselors. They are both Norwegian Cruise Line and Marriott Hotel Specialists
as well. In addition, they are involved with several other travel organizations
giving them opportunities to keep on top of what is current in the travel industry.
The Slater’s love of cruising has taken them on many ships to visit
many of the most beautiful ports and destinations in the world.
Sue’s other niche in the travel industry has included the planning of
honeymoons for hundreds of brides and grooms. Her wish for each couple is to
make sure that they experience their “dream come true” honeymoon.
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Norma Swartout
Cruise and Vacation Specialist
Meetings at Sea
(505) 922-4861
Email
I've earned my Panama Specialist Certificate as well as taken the Cancun;
Baja California Peninsula, and Mexico Destination Specialist courses.
I also worked at Mexicana Airlines for many years and as the Group Sales Coordinator for The Ritz-Carton, Naples. I work closely with fellow Ticket To Travel teammates, Keith and Martha Powell, to provide memorable meetings at sea. FUNRaising, winemakers and more…
www.winemakerscruise.com
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Patrick Toal
Specializing in Travel Services for Seniors
(919) 402-8900 (office)
(919) 949-9267 (cell)
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Website
Patrick joined Ticket To Travel in 2006. He was a Geriatric Social Worker
for for over 15 years before working in the travel industry. While he was in
graduate school, he interned at Duke University Medical Center with Lisa Gwyther.
At the time, Ms. Gwyther, was one of the top Long Term Care Specialists in the
United States. Patrick contributed information to several published works and
then co-authored a book with Lisa in 1999.
For years, he presented at Alzheimer's Association Conferences, Caregiver
Support Groups, Retirement Communities, and Dementia-Related Disorders Research
Conferences until a friend asked him to coordinate a "small cruise for caregivers" and
offer lectures onboard. He coordinated these Caregiver Stress Management Cruises,
informally, for several years before deciding to combine his passion for travel
with his love of working with senior citizens.
He, now coordinates 2 Caregiver Stress Management Cruises each year and helps
make travel arrangements for older individuals who need minor medical assistance.
In addition to these services for seniors, he helps coordinate other specialty
group tours, travel planning for multigenerational reunions, and "Soft Adventure
Travel Tours for Seniors”.
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Yael Pasternak Valek
Vacation Specialist
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Yael’s love of travel guarantees you an amazing trip because she has
been there herself! She has traveled extensively in the South Pacific including
Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia. Her travels have also taken
her to South America including Brazil, Peru, and Argentina, Africa, and in much
of Europe and Israel, including exotic destinations such as the Galapagos, Seychelles,
and Iceland.
Yael’s honeymoon clients rave about their South Pacific, Hawaiian, and
Mexican honeymoons because she saves them time during the stress of planning
a wedding, recommending just the right location, hotels, and activities. They
have wonderful personally tailored trips, and often receive upgrades or amenities
because Yael makes sure to send a VIP letter on their behalf to each hotel.
Since starting with Ticket To Travel in 2004, Yael has also booked custom
independent vacations in Australia, Europe, and South America, guided tours of
Europe, cruises, and family reunions including one of over 50 people in Cancun.
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Greg and Laura Walker
Cruise and Vacation Specialists
Walking On Air Vacations
408-529-1051
Email
Website
Before we started our family, we took the time and opportunity to travel
to some exotic locations. We have traveled to such destinations as Las Vegas,
New York, Seattle, San Diego, Portland, Chicago, the Hawaiian islands of Maui & Oahu,
Cabo San Lucas, Australia, Jamaica, and Laurie even spent a month traveling through
Europe!
Since having two children, we made the decision that we would take two vacations
per year; one with the kids and one for us as a couple. Since then, we've traveled
to Miami, Las Vegas, New York, Charleston, Baton Rouge, Disneyland, Sea World,
Newport Beach, the Dominican Republic, and cruised the Mexican Riviera. As a
result, we have experience in planning many wonderful family vacations, as well
as the much needed "couple" get-a-ways.
Working full-time, we felt that we earned the right to enjoy our vacation
time. However, balancing two children and two professional careers, it was difficult
to find the time to take and plan an ideal vacation for us as a couple and as
a family. We experienced the frustration of spending hours searching for the "perfect" package
to suit all of our needs without spending our entire savings. Realizing that
we knew people in the same situation, we decided to use our experience and love
of travel to help others. With the help of our contacts and suppliers, we have
found the answer to efficient and affordable vacation planning, and would like
to pass this service on to you.
This is the foundation of our business. We want to take the work out of our
client’s vacation planning. We offer our clients VIP personal service by
assisting with all aspects of their family and group travel needs. We can arrange
any and all of their flight, hotel/resort, ground transportation needs or schedule
tours/activities during your vacation. In conjunction with our honeymoon planning,
we offer assistance with bridal registries that allow couples to register for
activities during their actual honeymoon (e.g. dinner for two, romantic excursions).
Our clients are typically:
- A family that is looking to spend 5-7 (or more)
days together on a vacation.
- Vacationers who are
interested in taking a cruise.
- A couple planning
a destination wedding/honeymoon.
- A group looking
to attend a sporting event or golfing vacation.
- Someone
celebrating a birthday, bachelor/bachelorette party, or special occasion away
from home
- Someone looking to take a well
deserved vacation, but is unsure where to go or how to get there.
Located in San Jose, we are happy to be working with Ticket to Travel and
the rest of its fine vacation specialists.
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Kevin Wallenfang
Group Tours and Adventure Travel Specialist
(608) 798-0169
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Kevin’s motto in life is “You only live once” so he has
never been one to turn away from a great adventure! His professional background
in wildlife conservation combined with a love for experiencing new lands and
cultures, and his adventurous spirit has taken him to many corners of the world
from South Africa to Alaska , Europe to the Caribbean , and many points in between.
His travels have ranged from the extremes of spending weeks on end in remote bush camps (don’t mind the grizzly bears) to deluxe tropical resorts. Joining Ticket to Travel in 2008, Kevin has launched a new career for himself with the hopes of helping others exercise their own adventurous spirit by seeing as much of the world as possible. He intends to specialize in group tours and adventure travel.
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Carol Ware
Pasadena, Md.
Phone 410-360-4949
Fax410-360-2429
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After retiring from a 28 year career in sales and management in the electronics
industry, Carol has very recently joined Ticket To Travel. Carol believes that
her experience in sales and customer service in the electronics industry will
serve her well in the travel business. Her husband Jim is still working in the
electronics industry running his own business as a manufacturing rep. He hopes
to join Carol in the near future and work full time with her in the travel industry.
Carol is looking forward to combining her love of travel and her compassion for people to customize vacation plans for her clients. She has traveled several times to the Caribbean and to many of the states including Hawaii, which is her very favorite. Carol would like to specialize in cruise and vacation travel and is looking forward to customizing your vacation and fulfilling your travel desires. Carol is taking as many on line courses, webinars and attending training classes when available to ensure that she can make her clients’ vacation dreams come true.
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Elizabeth Weeks
(804) 243-6056
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I have been in the travel industry since 2004 when I walked into a local
travel agency and asked "What do I need to do to become a travel agent?" I
was handed an application and that is how is all started.
The agency was a full service agency with a cruise call center in the back. (That is where I worked most of the time). I also worked out front on the weekends and learned a lot through their ongoing training with Cruise and Tour companies. I moved from NY to VA in 2005 and joined another travel agency as an independent agent booking individual travel and tours. In 2007 I decided to try becoming an “At Home Agent” much to my family's protest. I love traveling and especially cruising. I have been to Bermuda twice (my favorite place in the world) and to Nassau, St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico and Jamaica. I have also lived in Las Vegas for two years (my second favorite place in the world) and have a "local's" knowledge of LV. I can tell you where the locals go to play and eat at far less cost then the Strip. I have traveled across the USA several times and have been to Mexico and Canada. I found T2T after working with two very disappointing host agencies, which will remain nameless. The support I have received from T2T has overwhelmed me. I have never received this support and advice from the other host agencies. I was actually amazed the first time I called T2T and Anita answered the phone on the second ring. WOW!!! I have found a new home and plan to stay for as long as they will have me.
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Michelle Woodson
Cruise & Vacation Specialist
(302) 442-0225
Email
Website
Michelle grew up in the diplomatic corps and had the privilege at a very
early age of traveling all over the world. Living in such diverse places as London,
England, Kingston, Jamaica, Mogadiscio, Somalia and Rome, Italy, cemented her
love and passion for travel.
Her global perspective has allowed her to bring her knowledge and experience to Ticket to Travel. She’s also vacationed in France, Germany, East & West Africa, Dominican Republic, St. Kitts, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, Mexico, Costa Rica, Canada and Egypt to name a few. Michelle’s unique background led her to Ticket To Travel in response to the growing demand for knowledgeable travel consultants who can provide a distinctive travel experience with personal service.
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Rouslana Yaroslavsky
Vacation Specialist Speaks Russian and Czech
(650) 592-4415
Email
Rouslana has been in the Airline business, freight forwarding and Travel
Industry for about 10 years. She has studied in Prague and Bratislava and earned
her PhD in European history of Middle Ages from Moscow State University as well
as an Associate Degree in Travel from Foothill College, Los Altos, California.
Rouslana has worked for various tour operator companies in Pakistan, Spain
and Italy. In addition, she has traveled extensively throughout Thailand, Arab
Emirates, Tunisia, Morocco and numerous other parts of the world .She is an ICTA
Destination Specialist (Institute of Certified Travel Agents) for the South Pacific,
Caribbean and Hawaii.
Rouslana has worked for various tour operator companies in Pakistan, Spain
and Italy. In addition, she has traveled extensively throughout Thailand, Arab
Emirates, Tunisia, Morocco and numerous other parts of the world .She is an ICTA
Destination Specialist (Institute of Certified Travel Agents) for the South Pacific,
Caribbean and Hawaii.
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Elana Yasno
Cruise and Vacation Specialist
Travel Concierge
(818) 222-0252
Email
Elena Yasno has always been fascinated with crisscrossing our big blue planet.
Perhaps, it had to do with her early life in the USSR during the time when traveling
outside the country was virtually unthinkable. Perhaps, she caught the travel
bug during her odyssey from the green hills of Ukraine to the brownstone jungles
of Brooklyn and the crowded freeways of Los Angeles in 1977. Nevertheless, she
has always dreamed of visiting the far-away places.
In 2001 Elena and her husband sold their worldly possessions (the software
company, the house, cars, furniture, etc) and moved far away from the rat race,
also known as the “active business life”. Where did they go? Why
- Italy, of course!
They rented a beautiful apartment in Rome, enrolled the kids in the local
American school, and blanketed the Apennine Peninsula. Then, they crossed the
Alps and invaded the Western and Central Europe with the same vigor, as did the
Roman Legions 2000 years ago.
When Elena and her husband returned to LA in 2003, they joined Ticket To Travel
agency and its team of dedicated travel professionals. Three years later they
continue to enjoy being a part of the travel industry. They think of it as a “happy” business,
because every trip that they book brings people pleasure and happiness.
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