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Mary Stephens

Anchorage, Alaska Travel Agent
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Mary Stephens

Mary Stephens

Anchorage, Alaska Travel Agent
Christopher Travel LLC, a Internova Travel Group Network affiliate agency
16 Reviews | 100% Recommended
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Alaska and Tahiti Luxury Cruise Specialist

While I have planned trips of all kinds all over the world cruising is my passion. In particular I focus on luxury cruises to Alaska and Tahiti. As an Alaskan I have a unique local perspective on the different cruise itineraries and ports of call. I can help you not only pick a cruise, but make the most of each day in port. Also in the midst of an Alaskan winter, I truly appreciate the tropical paradise of the South Pacific. With pristine beaches, world class snorkeling and a rich culture the islands of Tahiti are the perfect destination for both honeymooners and families seeking an extraordinary vacation and there is no better way to experience this region than by sea.

My Travel Specialties

Tahiti and South Pacific Cruises

Tahitian sunset
Planning a trip to the South Pacific is a bucket list vacation and you need an expert who knows the region well.  As a Tahiti Tourism Specialist who has experienced the islands first hand I have both the expertise and knowledge ... Read more from my Tahiti and South Pacific Cruises bio.

Alaska Cruises

As an Alaskan I know there is no better way to experience Alaska than on a luxury expedition cruise. These smaller, more agile vessels are able to visit some truly extraordinary places and truly immerse you in the real Alaska all while ... Read more from my Alaska Cruises bio.

Windstar Cruises

The Beautiful Star Breeze at Sunset in Raiatea
While I enjoy many different cruise lines there is something truly extraordinary about Windstar.  Whether it's the feeling of relaxed luxury on Windstar's yachts or the culturally immersive itineraries Windstar offers something truly unique.  I particularly love the watersports platform where you can dive right ... Read more from my Windstar Cruises bio.

Around the World Cruises

Desert Safari outside Dubai, U.A.E.
Contact us a full year out for booking and planning full world cruises!  My travel expertise truly shines in planning world cruises for my luxury clients.   As a world traveler myself who has visiting more than 45 countries I truly understand the magnitude ... Read more from my Around the World Cruises bio.

Silversea Cruise Specialist

The beautiful Silver Shadow docked in Skagway
Silversea offers the utmost in luxury with impeccable service, extraordinary itineraries and exquisite cuisine.  Silverseas is the optimal cruise line for travelers seeking the classic experience of an old world cruise with formal nights in sumptuous surroundings paired with the utmost ... Read more from my Silversea Cruise Specialist bio.

Luxury Cruises

Alaska is full of adventure and beauty!
I started Christopher Travel because I wanted to help people see the world in ways they never thought possible.  In my many years as a traveler I have found the most enjoyable and effective way to see the world is through ... Read more from my Luxury Cruises bio.

CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

Certified ASTA Travel Agent
Tahiti Specialist
Windstar Star Specialist
100% New Zealand Silver Specialist
Inspired by Iceland Specialist
ASTA Verified Travel Advisor

My Travel Stories

Seward, Alaska
Alaska Silversea Silver Shadow
The Star Breeze Docked in Papeete
Windstar Dreams of Tahiti Star Breeze
Beach at Sofitel Kia Ora Moorea
The Islands of Tahiti

Cruising in Bad Weather

It's September in Alaska.  One of my favorite times of year around here.  There is an impending sense of urgency to nature.  The leaves start to turn.  The arctic squirrels feverishly run about preparing for winter.  The sky is often a cacophony of birds migrating south to escape the soon to arrive ... Read more from my Cruising in Bad Weather story.

What to See and Do In Bora Bora

Romance abounds on this island paradise where you will truly fall in love with the crystal clear waters in a million shades of turquoise that surround lush green valleys dotted with tropical flowers. Known for gorgeous luxury resorts and numerous adventurous activities, Bora Bora has a variety of attractions to fit ... Read more from my What to See and Do In Bora Bora story.

Choosing an Alaska Cruise

The first thing people ask when we tell them we live in Alaska is, “Is it cold?” After that they immediately fall into a series of questions about planning a trip to Alaska.Where should we visit in Alaska? How long should we stay in Alaska? How do we get around Alaska?Alaska ... Read more from my Choosing an Alaska Cruise story.

My Reviews

Rating: 5 16 Reviews | 100% Recommended

2 Weeks in Europe

Reviewed By Lisa - Alexandria, VA | Traveled to Europe
Mary was great. I was looking for some general guidance on tours in Europe and she provided several excellent resources. She also helped me ID airfare - didn't book it for us, which was fine, but found a great rate that I tracked down. Terrific!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
32 of 51 people found this review helpful
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Amazing Trip to Yellowstone!

Reviewed By Kellie - Collingswood, NJ | Traveled to Yellowstone National Park ~ Wyoming ~ USA
Mary was very easy to work with and helped us plan a great vacation to Yellowstone! We booked a few different hotels for our stay and the one offered better pricing if we booked it directly ourselves. I was very impressed that Mary suggested we do this, forgoing her commission on that part of the itinerary, in order to save us money. We will be working with Mary again for future trips!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
28 of 47 people found this review helpful
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Would not have been possible without her help!

Reviewed By Mitchells - Capitol Heights, Maryland | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Best Decision EVER! Mary, thank you again for all that you have done for my family!
I will use your services again for the family's next trip
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
30 of 53 people found this review helpful
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Amazing family adventure!

Reviewed By Jayne - Watchung, NJ | Traveled to Iceland ~ Europe
Mary was incredibly helpful in guiding us through the planning process for our first family trip to Iceland. We just told her the kinds of activities and experiences we wanted and she did a fantastic job creating a really diverse and exciting itinerary. We were especially grateful for her recommendations about accommodations - every place we stayed in was perfect for our needs. Thank you Christopher Travel for taking such wonderful care of us - we can't wait to start planning our next family adventure!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
32 of 58 people found this review helpful
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Dream Honeymoon

Reviewed By Joe - Springfield, VA | Traveled to New Zealand ~ Australia & New Zealand
Mary was amazing! We got our dream honeymoon; something we didn't even think was possible for our price range, and didn't have to deal with the hassles of most planning and research. We'd highly recommend Mary for any travel you're planning and could recommend her more strongly, highly or positively.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
19 of 33 people found this review helpful
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First luxury cruise but not our last.

Reviewed By No Name - Cherry hill, Nj | Traveled to Caribbean
Working with Mary was a dream. Very responsive to communication.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
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Grand Canyon family fun!

Reviewed By JB - Philadelphia, PA | Traveled to Arizona ~ USA
Mary was very helpful in planning our family vacation to the Grand Canyon and Sedona - she was very knowledgeable of the area and offered many options for us to choose from, very easy to work with and very responsive to inquiries!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
27 of 50 people found this review helpful
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Amazing trip

Reviewed By Cindy - Vancouver, WA | Traveled to Costa Rica ~ Central America
Had a wonderful experience with Christopher Travel. They planned our trip to Costa Rica and made sure we had everything to enter this country with Covid restrictions and that we understood what needed to be handled. Mary was very responsive and even attempted to locate tours for us while on our trip and began looking for alternative flights when it looked like United Airlines was going to miss our connection. Would definitely use them again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
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Great Destination Wedding Accommodations

Reviewed By Beverly - Burtonsville,MD | Traveled to Montego Bay ~ Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Working with Mary in planning the accommodations for my daughter’s destination wedding was a great experience and she was easy to communicate with and well organized. Her willingness to accommodate the demands of our group was great and I look forward to using her services for my future travels.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
25 of 47 people found this review helpful
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Helpful Alaska Advise

Reviewed By ST - Keller, TX | Traveled to Anchorage ~ Alaska ~ USA
Mary has been a pleasure to work with! She helped us with a pre-cruise itinerary and exceed expectations. We would consider working with Mary to book our entire cruise trip next time.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
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The Consummate Travel Agent

Reviewed By Michael - Washington, D.C. | Traveled to French Polynesia ~ South Pacific
Really cannot recommend Mary enough. She is the consummate travel agent. Excited by travel, eager to help plan our new travels no matter the idea, and always impressive with suggestions and tips.

Mary was especially amazing when we had to cancel our first trip with her during Covid in 2020 when we had to cancel our wedding and the honeymoon we planned with her. She took the lead on getting our refunds from multiple resorts, worked with us on cancelling our other activities, and honestly could not have been better support during that chaotic time. Also shout out to her husband for helping us on plane refunds and tickets!

When we finally did end up taking our honeymoon 2 years later, Mary was exceptional at choosing some of the most amazing places for us and did a remarkable job at working with our budget to get a perfect mix of luxury and more affordable options during our trip.

Thank you so much Mary!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
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First Cruise!

Reviewed By Becky - Kodiak, AK | Traveled to Mexico
Mary was responsive and completely amazing. She and Rick made our first cruise experience stress free - they handled everything perfectly. Will definitely continue to utilize them for future vacations.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Perfect itinerary-Had a wonderful time!

Reviewed By RJC - New Jersey | Traveled to Easter Island ~ French Polynesia ~ South Pacific
The islands of the South Pacific are just beautiful. The food was delicious and the resorts Mary chose were the best. The snorkeling off the islands was thrilling and the Moai of Easter Island were awesome. A perfect adventure!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
22 of 45 people found this review helpful
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Mary is the Best!

Reviewed By Joe D - Minneapolis | Traveled to Roatan ~ Honduras ~ Central America
When my wife and I decided to take our 8 & 10 year old girls on our first-ever cruise, we were instantly overwhelmed with all of the myriad choices available for cruises. Which ship? Which ports? Which locations? The list went on and on. Blindly we reached out to some travel site looking for a good travel agent and while the first 2 that popped into my email were no good at all, along came Mary and her wonderful ability to ask us the right questions about what exactly we wanted. While we did not know 'exactly' what we wanted, we did have a good idea of what we did want. From there, Mary was able to expertly craft the perfect cruise for us! Coupled with her connection to the Project Expedition excursion site (so glad we decided NOT to go on the excursions the cruise ship offered...way to many people), we ended up coming back home with the love to cruise and will be planning our next cruise in a year or so, and will totally use Mary again for this next cruise vacation. Highly Recommend!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
22 of 47 people found this review helpful
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Wonderful trip to Oman!

Reviewed By Rebecca - Arlington, VA | Traveled to Oman ~ Middle East
Working with Mary was an absolute pleasure! She was super responsive, listened carefully to what we were looking for, and was able to plan a honeymoon for us that fulfilled our vision. We wanted a trip that was both relaxing and adventurous and Mary was able to make that happen! Even though were were Mary's first clients to travel to Oman, she did a great job finding great places for us to stay and fun adventures to go on, and really made sure everything was taken care of!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
16 of 37 people found this review helpful
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Perfect trip for 6 to 46 year olds

Reviewed By Jeff R 1996 - California, MD | Traveled to Niagara Falls ~ Ontario ~ Canada
Very informative and helpful!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
26 of 61 people found this review helpful
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My Travel Experience

Places I’ve personally traveled to or destinations I’ve booked for my clients.