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Hi fellow adventurers, your spirited travel agent with a zest for adventure and a passion for magical family vacations and relaxing honeymoon dreams! I love exploring the great outdoors from Glacier National Park's rugged mountains to Destin's white sands. I have perfected the art of attention to detail and creating travel itineraries that cater to the unique desires of my clients. I am ready to whisk you away on a journey of a lifetime. Whether you're craving the rugged beauty of a National Park's wilderness, the sun-kissed shores of California or Florida, or the whimsical wonderland of Walt Disney World, I have the insider knowledge and creative flair to make your travel dreams come true. From zip lining in Zion National Park to arranging beachside relaxation in Marco Island, Florida and creating unforgettable moments at Walt Disney World, my passion for travel shines through in every detail. Let me turn your wanderlust into wonderful memories that will last a lifetime!
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Certified Alaska Expert
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My Travel Stories
Princess Cruise to Alaska
Embarking on an Alaskan cruise is an adventure like no other and coming from Texas, I need my hikes, but not in 100 degree weather! Alaska is one of my favorite destinations for a mix of soul-searching and adventure.
From the breathtaking landscapes to the rich wildlife and cultural experiences, Alaska offers ... Read more from my Princess Cruise to Alaska story.
Awesome Montreal Trip!
Reviewed By Donna - Grapevine, Texas | Traveled to Montreal ~ Quebec ~ Canada
We were so happy with our experience hiring Cristine for our trip to Montreal. We wanted a mix of adventure, culture and relaxing and she delivered! She put us at the amazing Hotel Le St-James and on our first day had us going to the Notre-Dame Basilica, Old Port (Vieux-Port) and Place Jacques-Cartier.
For our cultural day, we hit the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) and Pointe-à-Callière Museum. Our hikes and picnic through Mount Royal Park was beautiful and the panoramic views of the city from the Kondiaronk Belvedere were amazing.
Of course we had to indulge in restaurants like Toqué! and Joe Beef and more casually at La Banquise or Ma Poule Mouillée. The shopping on Saint Catherine Street was wonderful and the cafes were a perfect spot to relax.
She was so easy to work with and I can't thank her enough for all her work planning this so we could just show up and go!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Viking Cruise & Christmas Markets!
Reviewed By Kathi - Baton Rouge, LA | Traveled to Europe
I am still working with Cristine on our European River Cruise but I have to give a review becasue this has been the most relaxing trip planning that I have ever experienced! She has taken care of our flights, transfers, hotels and details with ease.We are planning to take the Viking Cruise through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. We are planning excursions in Vienna and Budapest but are really looking forward to the Christmas markets in Germany.
She is coordinating everything and I can't thank her enough for all of her help! This is going to be a great trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Cave Exploring in Carlsbad!
Reviewed By Bruce - Houston, Texas | Traveled to Carlsbad ~ New Mexico ~ USA
As an avid cave explorer, Carlsbad was on my bucket list but I needed help planning which is where Cristine came in!We decided to camp, but she helped plan the guided tours of the King's Palace and Left Hand Tunnel and Lower Cave tours.
She also gave great reommendations to hike the Desert Nature Trail and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail and the Guadalupe Mountains National Park which offered the most beautiful hiking trails and scenic views. The kids loved the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park.
Some nights we opted to eat in town and her suggestions of the Yellow Brix, Red Chimney Bar-B-Q, and The Trinity Hotel Restaurant were perfect!
This was definitley a great getaway with a nice mix of cave adventure, hiking and good eating. I am thrilled that we reached out to her!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Key West Family Trip!
Reviewed By Rachel - Columbus, Ohio | Traveled to Key West ~ Florida ~ USA
We had a great Key West trip and can't thank Cristine enough for her planning and due diligence to get us there worry-free!She had us staying at the Reach Key West which is a fantastic luxurious hotel. It was her recommendation and it was perfect!
I really wanted to tour the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and she set that up along with the Harry S. Truman Little White House! We did a bit of hiking at the Zachay Taylor State Park which was beautiful! Then it was time to head to the beach!
She set us up with snorkeling, kayaking and even a dolphin experience! The sunset cruise was also perfect.
We hit the shops and eateries on Duval Street and Mallory Square and relaxed on the beach. It was the perfect getaway and we can't thank her enough for all of the attention to detail and her suggestions! We can't wait until our winter trip that she is helping to plan!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Amazing Zihuatanejo Girls Trip!
Reviewed By Susan - Las Cruces, NM | Traveled to Zihuatanejo ~ Guerrero ~ Mexico
Planning a girls trip to Zihuatenjo was above my brain space and I needed help so I reached out to my girl, Cristine and she rocked it! She had us lodging at the Playa La Ropa which was a perfect location for swimming and watersports! She booked us for excursions like snorkeling, scuba, sailing and fishing. We had the perfect balance between super active and relaxing!
We ventured out a little to the historic downtown Zihuatanejo and The Museo Arqueológico de la Costa Grande.
We went on a bird-watching tour in the mangroves of Laguna de Potosí. The tour was fascinating, with sightings of herons, pelicans, and other native birds.
Her dining reccomendations to El Arrayán and La Perla Restaurant & Bar were amazing. All in all, this was a great trip and her guidance was appreciated and needed. I am so happy that I reached out!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
London Work Trip Made Fun!
Reviewed By Krystal - Austin, Texas | Traveled to London ~ England ~ Europe
My husband had a work trip to London and I needed to fill my day so I contacted Cristine for help. She was amazing to work with! Incredibly responsive, easy to talk to and very diligent in planning. She arranged my day with trips and excursions to The British Museum, The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. I had to go on the Shard and London Eye. I made a trip to Hyde Parkm and rode a horse through the beautiful landscape, Kew Gardens and Regent's Park
We made reservations to dinner in West End and caught a musical which made me feel like a local! Her recommendations based on my preferences to the Dishroom, the Wolseley and Borough Market were perfect!
I am so glad I contacted her as I would have been lost without her guidance! We are planning a family trip soon and I will be using her again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Wonderful Disney Cruise!
Reviewed By Carolyn - Austin, Texas | Traveled to Nassau ~ Bahamas ~ Caribbean
We recently used Cristine to book our family Disney Cruise to Nassau and Castaway Cay. The room she booked for us met all of our expectations! What really set it apart from other trips were the excursions that she planned. I let her do all of the booking and recommendations and it was perfect!In Nassau, we chose to explore the Atlantis resort and histroic sites. On the Cay, we chose snorkeling and hiking and taking in the amazing food at Cookies Too BBQ.
Also on port side, we had her book our hotel and some excursions around Port Canaveral that got everyone in the mood for beach fun! Overall, this was a great family trip thanks to her details and organization and I can't wait to use her again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Glacier National Park Trip!
Reviewed By Judy - Portland, Oregon | Traveled to Glacier National Park ~ Montana ~ USA
We used Cristine to book our Glacier National Park trip using Amtrak. It was a fantastic experience! She knows exactly where to go, how to book it and all of the excursions to hit. She put us in the Glacier Park Lodge which was perfect. Our excursions to the Going to the Sun Road, white water rafting, St. Mary's Lake, Grinnell Glacier Trail, Swiftcurrent Lake were absolutley amazing and breathtaking!
We stayed a night at the Tipi Village which felt like we transported back into the 1800s. Blackfeet Reservation is full of history and beauty and the people were so friendly and helpful!
We packed a lot of our own food but her recommendations to hit some of the lodge eateries were perfect. It was nice to sit for a while and have a good meal!
We loved using her and can't wait for our trip next year to Zion!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Alaska Cruise!
Reviewed By Suzanne - Daytona, Florida | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
I loved hiring Cristine to help me book our Princess Cruise in Alaska and the excursions!The Cruise itself was wonderful and peaceful. It was a smaller ship and had a great intimate vibe which we were looking for. Once on land, she helped get us a whale-watching tour and a visit to the Mendenhall Glacier. We decided on the train on the Yukon Pass and a floatplane tour of Ketchikan which were unbelievable. Once in Victoria, she helped guide us to some wonderful food at Pagliacci's and downtown shopping.
Using her helped us feel organized, prepared and ready to take on Alaska! We are already planning on using her to take our grandkids on the Disney Cruise!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Fantastic San Diego Trip!
Reviewed By Justin - Amarillo, Texas | Traveled to San Diego ~ California ~ USA
My recent trip to San Diego was an unforgettable experience and I can't thank Cristine enough for her detailed itinerary. Here are the places she helped arrange:I wanted to stay at Hotel del Coronado and it was perfect! She helped arrange excursions to La Jolla Cove and the San Diego Harbor Cruise. The San Diego Zoo was absolutely amazing as well. She told us we it wasn't like the local zoo and she was right!
Pacific Beach and the Coronado Beach were perfect to read and relax on for a day and the dining recommendations at the Fish Market, Cafe Sevilla and Little Italy hit the spot.
We are so grateful to her for all of the planning. It really made the trip stress-free!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Competition Team in Tryon!
Reviewed By Katie - Katy, Texas | Traveled to North Carolina ~ USA
I used Cristine to help coordinate our equestrian trip to Tryon for a competition. I didn't want to take this on and knew her attention to detail and being an equestrian herself, she would get us there in top shape!She diligently organized travel for horses, students, trainers an families to a T. Once we got to Tryon, our hotel and horse hotels were waiting. The Lodge on Lake Lure was a short drive and allowed the girls to relax between competition days.
After the competition, we arranged for some canoeing and rafting on the Green River. The recommendations to eat at Huckleberry's and Side Street were perfect.
I knew she would get us there in one piece and in an organized fashion. I am using her again for a leisure trip and can't wait!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Class Trip to DC!
Reviewed By Melanie - Houston, Texas | Traveled to Washington D.C. ~ District of Columbia ~ USA
Cristine recently booked my 10 students to a trip to Washington, DC. Her expertise and guidance was perfect and the itinerary hit the spot!She had us in the Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown, a central location, which made it easy to explore major attractions.
She guided us through the city hitting all of the major attractions such as The Mall and Smithsonian Institute. She helped arrange a lot of tours for just our students which was perfect. And the night memorial walk was somber yet perfect!
The eatery recommendations at the Old Ebbitt Grill and Ben’s Chili Bowl were great and she really took our budget into consideration.
The details she provided and the organziation was perfect and really helped me out!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Wonderful trip to Banff!
Reviewed By Laura - Dallas, Texas | Traveled to Banff ~ Alberta ~ Canada
Knowing her since college, I knew I wanted her to plan our trip to Banff National Park. She booked us at the beautiful Fairmont Banff Springs also known as the "Castle in the Rockies" and it was amazing to say the least. The hike to the Lake Agnes Tea House is moderately challenging but rewards you with stunning lake views and a charming tea house. Then she recommended the Canyon which is an easy hike with beautiful waterfalls.
Moraine Lake is absolutely amazing and beautiful and the Iceway Parkway is amazing for wildlife. We saw elk, bighorn sheep, and even a grizzly bear (from a safe distance) during our trip.
Her recommendations for eating at the Park Distillery Restaurant and Bar, Grizzly House and Wild Flour Bakery were perfect.
I know she goes above and beyond, but her itinerary filled with recommendations and ideas with picture details was the best and really helped me feel organzized and on top of things. I will use her from now on!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Amazing Anchorage Trip!
Reviewed By Nikki - New Orleans, LA | Traveled to Anchorage ~ Alaska ~ USA
I recently had the pleasure of booking a trip to Anchorage, Alaska, through Cristine, and I couldn't have been more impressed with her services. From start to finish, she ensured that every aspect of my trip was taken care of.She took the time to understand my interests and preferences, and as a result, she curated a list of activities from exploring the Alaska Native Heritage Center to taking a scenic flight over the glaciers, every experience was tailored to what I was seeking.
I also appreciated the travel agent's recommendations for dining and local experiences and she suggested immersive experiences such as guided walking tours of downtown Anchorage and visits to nearby attractions like the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
If you're planning a visit to Anchorage or anywhere, I highly recommend entrusting your travel arrangements to Cristine for a memorable and hassle-free experience.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Amazing Denali National Park Trip!
Reviewed By Tucker - Fort Worth, Texas | Traveled to Denali National Park ~ Alaska ~ USA
I recently had the pleasure of booking a trip with Cristine for Denali National Park, and it exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I reached out to inquire about options for exploring Denali National Park, she was incredibly helpful and responsive.She really listened to what we wanted and put together an incredible itinerary with guided hikes through the breathtaking landscapes, a wildlife photography safari and a helicopter tour! One outing that Cristine recommended that particularly stood out was the guided hike to Savage River. Our guide, Sarah shared stories about the park's formation and the indigenous cultures. Another highlight was the helicopter tour over Denali's towering peaks. The views were simply jaw-dropping!
Overall, my experience with Cristine was nothing short of exceptional. Her expertise, professionalism and quick responses was wonderful and made planning stress-free!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Family Trip to Destin for the Win!
Reviewed By Liz - Dallas, TX | Traveled to Destin ~ Florida ~ USA
I had the pleasure of working with Cristine as my travel agent for a recent trip family trip to Destin, Florida, and I must say, she exceeded all expectations. Plus she was just fun to talk to, I felt like I had known her my whole life!She took the time to understand our preferences and requirements, and then curated a personalized itinerary that perfectly aligned with what we were looking for. We really wanted adventure on this trip and wanted to explore the Gulf of Mexico with a variety of boat tours and cruises available. She set up dolphin-watching tours, sunset cruises, and snorkeling excursions that we all loved!
For our downtime, her recommendations to hit Destin Commons and HarborWalk Village were perfect and the idea to go to Grayton Beach State Park was exactly what we wanted!
Thanks to Cristine, our trip to Destin was truly magical, and I look forward to booking with her again for our future adventures.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Disney Trip for the Books!
Reviewed By Glenda Dvorak - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Cristine secured a reservation for me at the stunning Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and worked closely with me to create a customized park itinerary. She provided invaluable advice on which parks to visit each day based on crowd levels and special events. Thanks to her expertise, we were able to maximize my time in the parks and experience all the must-see attractions without feeling rushed.Securing dining reservations at Disney World can be challenging, but she took care of everything for me. She made reservations at some of the most sought-after restaurants, including Be Our Guest and Cinderella's Royal Table. But also gave us the best advice to maximize our time with quick service options! She also helped me navigate Genie+ and Lightening Lanes.
Her first-hand knowledge of the transportation made it so easy to get around! Overall, this was a wonderful trip and using her services made it all stress-free! We will use her again for another vacation for sure!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Best Family Trip to Washington, D.C.!
Reviewed By Ben Gallagher - Minneapolis, MN | Traveled to Washington D.C. ~ District of Columbia ~ USA
What an incredible journey! From the moment I booked with Cristine, we knew we were in for something special. She crafted a tailored itinerary that perfectly balanced must-see landmarks with hidden gems, ensuring every moment was memorable.The hotel she selected exceeded our expectations. Not only was it centrally located, but the staff went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable.
From the majestic monuments to the vibrant neighborhoods, every stop on the itinerary was thoughtfully curated. Highlights included the awe-inspiring Lincoln Memorial, the iconic Capitol Building, and the enchanting streets of Georgetown. Her attention to detail truly made each visit come alive with history and culture.
We experienced the diverse culinary scene of D.C. Our favorite was savoring authentic ethnic cuisine in Adams Morgan. The guided tours at the National History Museum and the National Air Museum were the best.
We cannot thank her enough for her hard work and knowledge!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Unforgettable Girls Trip to Austin!
Reviewed By Annette Smith - Savannah, Georgia | Traveled to Austin ~ Texas ~ USA
Our girls' trip to Austin, Texas, organized by native, Cristine, was pure magic! From exploring the vibrant South Congress Avenue with its charming boutiques to indulging in mouthwatering culinary delights at Magnolia Cafe, La Condesa and Franklin Barbecue, every moment was filled with laughter and wonderful memories. We danced the night away at the legendary Continental Club and found serenity at Barton Springs Pool. Indulging in cultural sites, the tour at the Capitol and Bob Bullock Museum gave us a fun insight into Texas history. Thanks to Cristine, our journey was seamless and tailored to our needs!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Best Experience Ever!
Reviewed By Ashley - Austin, Texas | Traveled to Walt Disney World ~ Florida ~ USA
Cristine is incredibly detail-oriented, and her itinerary got us everything we wanted and more! We wanted to stay on the grounds, but not in the thick of everything, so she put us at the Wilderness Cabins where it was quiet and we could enjoy coffee on our deck while listening to the birds and nature calls in the early morning. The boat ride to Magic Kingdom was another relaxing journey and one of the few times we got to sit! She knew we wanted certain rides and experiences and didn't want roller coasters for our young family. The best birthday gift for my daughter was lunch at Cinderella's Castle. Can we say memories that will last a lifetime?! And the Frozen musical - perfect! We also wanted a night for adults so we left our kiddos with my parents and she reserved a night at an amazing restaurant in Mexico at Epcot. Disney at night is truly magical even for adults. I will be using her again for our next adventure!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends