I love to travel. I enjoy deciding where to go, planning the trip, and even coming home. To me, travel gives one so many opportunities – to experience new sights, new foods, new places, new people.
In 1999, I signed up for a passport and spent a week in Jamaica. As if I didn’t have a serious travel bug before, one week on that island infected me. Since then, I’ve traveled to 11 other countries and more than half the states in our great country.
Travel gives us all the opportunity to share experiences. Sitting around a table with friends, conversations often turn to trips. It’s human nature to share stories about the trips we enjoyed as well as those trips that didn’t always work out as planned.
I started a travel business to help others plan their vacations and get as much enjoyment out of traveling as I do. I’ve worked in many industries over my professional carrier from retail to hospitality. In virtually all of the roles, I built relationships. Old-school selling is what I enjoy best. Learning what someone needs, a client’s likes and dislikes, is how a real sales professional succeeds. That’s why I consider myself a travel consultant and not just a travel agent. I work with my clients to find the best fit for them taking budget, needs, and desires all into account.
Aside from travel interests, I’m a KCBS Certified Barbecue Judge, a Certified Hospitality Supervisor, a dog owner, a supporter of public radio, a frequent donor at the American Red Cross, a volunteer at the local Salud! Cooking School at Whole Foods, an amateur chef, and one lucky husband and father.
I look forward to becoming your personal vacation planner.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a travel agent/agency? I'd love to stay local, but suggestions outside of the east side are also welcome. Thanks, Neighbors!
Abbie R. replied:
https://www.facebook.com/easeuptravel Janelle Chouiniere Mabee check out my good friend Stacy. He has done all of our recent vacations. GREAT resource!