Many people ask how I got into being a travel agent and why. For me, the answer is simple, I was born to travel!!!
I was literally traveling through Europe before I was even born (my mom was pregnant with me, I just hadn’t been born yet). Then, before I had even started elementary school, I had traveled to most of the southeastern states, Walt Disney World, Hawaii and Japan. Since then, I have been to Disneyland in Anaheim, California, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, 37 US states and 19 countries…. so far.
I was literally traveling through Europe before I was even born (my mom was pregnant with me, I just hadn’t been born yet). Then, before I had even started elementary school, I had traveled to most of the southeastern states, Walt Disney World, Hawaii and Japan. Since then, I have been to Disneyland in Anaheim, California, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, 37 US states and 19 countries…. so far.
Travel is not only fun, it is a great way to learn about the world outside your normal environment and helps create core memories that will last a lifetime. So, for me, to become a travel agent, it not only allows me to travel often, it gives me the honor of helping others plan spectacular trips so they can create their own lifelong memories, while I take the burden of planning off their shoulders.
Mon-Thurs 10:30am – 4:30pm
Fridays 10:30am – 1:00pm
Evenings and weekends available by appointment.
Tina Specializes In
- Family travel
- Romance Travel
- Multi-generational travel
- Custom International itineraries (and most major US destinations, although I focus on international travel)
- Cruises
- All-Inclusive resorts
- Alaska
- The Caribbean (including Mexico & Central America)
- Europe
- Japan
- Most major US destinations……the only thing I can’t book is a Guilt Trip!
Certifications
- CTIS – Certified Travel Industry Specialist
- ACC – Accredited Cruise Counselor
- ASTA – American Society of Travel Advisors
- CLIA – Cruise Lines International Association
- IATAN – International Airlines Travel Agent Network
- Among other supplier specialist certifications such as: Avanti Destinations ACE, Sandals CSS, and most major cruise lines, resorts and theme park certifications.
Fun Facts
- I have been to 20 different countries so far.
- I have sailed on 8 different cruise lines
- I have worked as a tour director for student travel groups before becoming a travel advisor.