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Amaris Scipione

Macedonia, Ohio Travel Agent
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Amaris Scipione

Macedonia, Ohio Travel Agent
Adventures by Amaris, an independent agent with KHM Travel Group, OH, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
15 Reviews | 100% Recommended
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Travel Agent for Family Vacations

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I decided to become a travel agent in 2019 after leaving a career in video production. On Thanksgiving Day 2018, I had a fluke accident that resulted in a concussion. While my brain healed, I spent a lot of time doing nothing other than think. I couldn't watch tv, use my computer, use my phone, or read books so, I had a lot of time to reflect on my life. I came to the realization that I was not fulfilling my true calling in life.

My love for travel began when I was a little girl. My parents are both immigrants and I began travelling internationally at a young age. We often visited England and Mexico to visit family and to vacation. In my free time as a girl, I loved reading Nickelodeon Magazine because of the travel section written for kids. In high school, I participated in People to People where I went abroad to play volleyball and travel to France and Italy. In college, I spent a semester working at Walt Disney World and a summer in Europe. I spent three weeks studying in Seville, Spain, and another three weeks exploring Europe. That summer I visited England, Wales, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, and Ireland. A couple years after college, I realized I had traveled so much abroad, but hadn't explored much of my own country. I went on a three-week long road trip with my family where we visited Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Devils Tower State Park, Yellowstone National Park, Yosemite National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park. That trip was amazing, and I wanted to explore more. I found a summer job working for Trek America where I worked as a tour leader taking tourist all over the United States and Canada. I crossed so much off my bucket list that summer! This travel bug has continued into my adult life, and I squeeze trips whenever I can. It is a true love of mine.

My friends and family often came to me for travel advice, and in 2019 I decided to take this hobby of helping people plan trips and make it my new career. My specialty in travel falls within two categories: family vacations and milestone vacations. Today I look as that concussion as a blessing. It allowed me to re-evaluate where I was in my life and focus on what is important to me.

I loved working in video production, but the stress and restricting nature of corporate America was unwelcome friction that was growing larger and larger and becoming more difficult to manage with the increased responsibilities of caring for a child. My break from corporate America made me realize that there are other ways to make a living that fit better with my personality and my values. This change in careers also better fit my life as a mom with a special needs son.

My life feels right now, and I love helping families carve out time for themselves. Most of my fondest memories are centered around family vacations, and I want to help other families create those life-long memories. If you are curious to follow me on my journey, DM me your email address and I’ll add you to my newsletter. My newsletter focuses on travel tips, news, and ideas.

Travel Advisor for Milestone Vacations

There is an exciting trip ready for your next milestone celebration! I've celebrated many of life's milestones with a trip! My husband and I were engaged on the Big Island of Hawaii. We flew to Riviera Maya, Mexico on our honeymoon. Next, we went back to Hawaii, but this time Kauai for our babymoon. More recently we celebrated our ten-year wedding anniversary on a Mediterranean cruise. I have a big birthday coming up and I'm celebrating with my family and friends on the new Icon of the Seas! Whether its you and your spouse or you and 100 of your closest friends and family, I'm here to help you plan for the occasion. Contact me for your next milestone trip.

CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

Certified ASTA Travel Agent
Royal Caribbean University - Master of Adventure
Seacademy - Gold Certification
AmaWaterways Specialist
Globus Family of Brands University - Avalon Waterways Specialist
Windstar Star Specialist
Celebrity Learning Certification
Hurtigruten Expeditions Certified Agent
AMResorts Master Agent
NCL University - PHD Degree
Oceania Certified Travel Advisor
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
Seabourn Academy Graduate
College of Disney Knowledge
Universal Orlando Resort Specialist
Hotel Xcaret Mexico Xpert Program
Princess Commodore
Tauck Specialist

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My Reviews

Rating: 5 15 Reviews | 100% Recommended

Best and Easiest Cruise of Our Lives!

Reviewed By Sebastian - Southfield, MI | Traveled to Bimini Islands ~ Bahamas ~ Caribbean
This was my first time booking a trip with a travel agent, and Amaris made the entire process SO easy and stress free.
On top of that, she was always available in a timely manner with information about our trip, as well as helpful insights and tips into the locations we were visiting along our cruise.

Easiest vacation ever!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Amaris knows the answers!!

Reviewed By Kara - Hudson, OH | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Amaris is friendly and knowledgeable. She is quick to respond to questions, and her high energy and positive attitude relieves travel planning stress.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Traveling thanks to Amaris

Reviewed By Skippy - Willowick (Cleveland), Ohio | Traveled to Arizona ~ USA
Amaris has planned two big trips for us seeing national parks. We saw many different areas, stayed at different styles of lodging, and all went off with out a hitch. She has just set up a ten day cruise to five different southern Caribbean destinations for our 50th anniversary. I think that the fact that she has traveled quite a bit, and just her work ethic , enables her to do such a thorough job. She's good at suggesting alternatives especially when getting the most for your money.
Amaris is my dear daughter in law but I write this as a consumer not just a proud MIL.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Two amazing trips and counting

Reviewed By Bobinski's - Sagamore Hills, Ohio | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Helped plan two trips (and counting) that took into consideration both our budget and what we wanted to give us the best trip possible
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Wonderful Trip!

Reviewed By Abbie - Tallmadge, OH | Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
Amaris helped me plan a trip to several main cities in Spain. My daughter had been studying out there for two months in Madrid. I met her out there at the end of her finals, and we then ventured to Granada, Malaga, Sevilla, and Madrid. Amaris organized many activities in each of the cities we visited and provided all of the necessary details, down to the coordinated train tickets to vouchers for the various activities, as well as other recommendations. Amaris is organized and thorough, and we could not have possibly seen all the sites we did without her help. My daughter and I had a blast!! So many wonderful memories made!!
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Planning inspiration!

Reviewed By Michele B18 - Cleveland, OH | Traveled to North Carolina ~ USA
I love following on social media, because the inspiration posts are always so exciting! Simple, beautiful photos, and a great description has me always ready to plan the next vacation.
A recent post of the Blue Ridge Parkway reminded me that not all trips are Disney or tropical- agents are knowledgeable about so many destinations
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Wonderful stay on NYC Broadway

Reviewed By ZodiacMunch - Sterling, MA | Traveled to New York City ~ New York ~ USA
Amaris helped us with a recent sightseeing trip to NYC to see Hadestown on Broadway. She found us a hotel right near Broadway (Hotel Edison) that met all of our needs and fit the style we were hoping for. We had a great time!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Bucket List Trip

Reviewed By Skip - Sagamore Hills, OH | Traveled to Mediterranean ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
Amaris did a great job planning this trip for us. She made a bucket list trip so enjoyable and worry free by having all the details laid out for us. We know when and where we were supposed to be somewhere and who we were suppose to meet. She also planned many of our excursions through private vendors which made them so much better. It many occasions it was just us and the guide. It was great not having to see the sights with a large group of people. Looking forward to many more trips planned by Amaris.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Our first cruise

Reviewed By Pinta - Solon, Ohio | Traveled to Caribbean
Excellent advisor, she informed us of all the things needed for our first voyager.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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My first cruise ... was awesome!

Reviewed By Mayor Snorkum - Solon, Ohio | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Awesome. A great cruise (my first)!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Most memorable trip

Reviewed By Tpop - Cleveland, Ohio | Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
Amaris planned and booked our entire cruise. She did an amazing job already having all the excursions booked which made it super easy and enjoyable.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Off To See America!

Reviewed By Skippy Two - Willowick, Ohio | Traveled to Grand Canyon ~ Arizona ~ USA
Amaris planned two big trips for us "out west" and they went perfectly. Not one hitch. She takes her time going over details, listens to your thoughts and is very good at making other suggestions and explaining why that would be better for you.
As an experienced traveler herself, that gives her the ability to suggest so many different ideas, and pit falls to avoid just traveling to your destination. She was thoughtful enough to also print out maps for our road trip for areas GPS might not come in.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Live Life Living Trip

Reviewed By HunnyHunniHoney - Cleveland, OHIO | Traveled to Las Vegas ~ Nevada ~ USA
Amaris's patience and understanding of the dynamic personalities with whom I planned my travels with, truly kept my travel anxiety at bay!
Our "Living Life Living" Get Away was everything we could hope for and more.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Amaris Scipione responded:
Thank you for your kind words! It was my pleasure to help you and your family with your special trip. :-)
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5yr anniversary cruise-success!

Reviewed By Raeri - Sagamore Hills, Ohio | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
I had never used a travel agent before, but Amaris walked us through everything and was communicative and amazing the entire process! She is very knowledgeable and that helped out trip go smoothly!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Amaris Scipione responded:
Thank you very much for your review! I'm so happy to hear that your milestone anniversary trip was a success. :-)
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Upcoming retirement trip!

Reviewed By BethR - Mayfield Hts, Ohio | Traveled to Aruba ~ Caribbean
Amaris has made planning my upcoming trip stress-free for me, she thinks of every detail, her advice is the best!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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