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Christa Sokolitz

Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Travel Agent
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Christa Sokolitz

Christa Sokolitz

Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Travel Agent
Ember World Travel, an independent agent with Nexion, LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
33 Reviews | 100% Recommended
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Luxury Adventure Travel Specialist

Welcome to Ember World Travel, where adventure meets luxury, and every journey is a personalized masterpiece! I'm Christa Sokolitz, your passionate travel enthusiast turned trusted advisor. Together, we'll weave unforgettable experiences from the misty forests of Rwanda to the sands of Peru's deserts. As a certified A&K Africa specialist, I'll whisk you away to bustling markets and remote jungle hideaways. And in South America, let's go beyond Machu Picchu to discover the hidden gems of Chile, Argentina, and the Galapagos Islands. Join me for personalized expedition cruises to the most exotic corners of the globe, from Antarctica to Cambodia. Let's turn your travel dreams into reality – one adventure at a time!

My Travel Specialties

Luxury River Cruise Specialist

AmaMagna - Danube, Budapest
Welcome to a world where river cruising transcends the ordinary, and every voyage is a personalized journey of discovery! As a dedicated lover of river cruising, I've had the joy of helping countless clients navigate the waters of luxury travel. Let ... Read more from my Luxury River Cruise Specialist bio.

Expedition Expert-Antarctica,Galapagos,North Pole

South Georgia - Silver Wind Expedition
I specialize in crafting unforgettable journeys to remote and awe-inspiring destinations. Expedition cruising offers unique adventures, but choosing the right cruise can be overwhelming. Why Choose Me? * Expertise: With firsthand experience and strong industry relationships, I'm an expert in expedition cruises. * Personalized ... Read more from my Expedition Expert-Antarctica,Galapagos,North Pole bio.

Luxury Adventure Specialist

Skagway, Alaska - Regent Seven Seas Mariner
Hi there! I’m Christa Sokolitz, a travel enthusiast turned pro, dedicated to turning your wanderlust into unforgettable adventures. In a world where trust is paramount, I'm here to navigate the complexities of travel planning for you. With meticulous attention to detail and ... Read more from my Luxury Adventure Specialist bio.

CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

Certified ASTA Travel Agent
Certified Luxury Travel Specialist
TTAUS
Africa Specialist - A&K
Certified Travel Advisor

My Travel Stories

Riding camels to our desert camp in the Sahara
Morocco
Machu Picchu
Peru
Galapagos - Isabela
Ecuador & Galapagos

My Reviews

Rating: 5 33 Reviews | 100% Recommended

Trip of a Lifetime

Reviewed By Kelly - Frederick, MD | Traveled to Bora Bora ~ French Polynesia ~ South Pacific
Christa was wonderful to work with, extremely responsive and worked to make everything worry-free for me. She went above and beyond with an airline challenge we had and was able to resolve it ahead of the trip. I highly recommend using Christa at Ember World Travel!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Christa Sokolitz responded:
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure working with you, Kelly!
20 of 32 people found this review helpful
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Ultimate Fun AND Great Customer Service

Reviewed By Maureen - Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Traveled to Florida ~ USA
Christa is fantastic. I will use her every time. We went to Universal Studios in Florida for my daughter's 13th Birthday. It was great. Christa took care of every last detail. Things I would never have thought about. She even found us a better price on 4 day/night package instead of the 3 day/night we looking at. People say you don't need a Travel Agent anymore because everything is on-line. That is so not true. We got way more that I would ever have imagined. Great hotel, shuttle service, park passes and all the "helpful hints". I will always use Christa for my trips. I have already referred a few friends and they were very happy with their travel as well.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Christa Sokolitz responded:
Thank you so much for your kind review, Maureen! It was such a pleasure working with you and your family :)
21 of 35 people found this review helpful
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She is absolutely the best.

Reviewed By Betty & Joe - Islamorada, Florida and Ludington, Michigan | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Christa has worked with me and my husband over the past two years to create our custom dream trip to Italy; unfortunately due to Covid we have had to postpone our trip not once but twice. She has been such a joy to work with throughout ... very prompt in responding to our every wish. She has gone the extra mile in finding out-of-the-way experiences for us, including cooking classes and wine tastings. She obviously has excellent working relationships with other travel experts internationally and brought in consultants to create the best possible itinerary. We are hoping that once traveling internationally during Covid is mastered that we can indeed do this trip. Even though Christa has logged so many hours on our behalf, she has remained completely supportive and understanding of our Covid concerns. My husband and I have traveled rather extensively internationally, and she is by far the very best agent we have ever worked with.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Christa Sokolitz responded:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It has been a pleasure working with you both - I'm looking forward to the time when we can turn your beautiful travel plan into reality!!
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
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Our travel agent knows how to make MAGIC!

Reviewed By Debbie - Kalamazoo,MI | Traveled to Europe
Our travel agent, Christa Sokolitz, of Ember World Travel, knows how to make magic for her clients.
Christa put together my #1 Bucket List trip, together with the help of Tauck, to Portugal and Spain. But the magic was the extended stay in Barcelona, where she found the most beautiful hotel with a private balcony that overlooked the Cathedral of Barcelona - MAGIC!!
Our trip to Ireland and England was no different. Our hotel in London was fabulous with windows that overlooked Trafalgar Square and a rooftop bar/restaurant where you could watch the sun rise or set over all of London...again MAGIC!
Christa has helped to make all our travel plans seamless, easy and fun. She even calls the day before departure to make sure you are packed and if you have last minute questions.
Christa is an absolute gem!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Christa Sokolitz responded:
Thank you so much, Debbie! I love working with you and can't wait to make more magic!
16 of 26 people found this review helpful
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Best travel agent EVER

Reviewed By PKR - Saint Clair Shores | Traveled to Scotland ~ Europe
Exceeded expectations every step of the way. Attentive and responsive. I never felt uninformed. The trip was extraordinary and so easy. Christa made it stress free.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
17 of 29 people found this review helpful
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Pretty amazing Vacation and Trip

Reviewed By Linda W - Shelby Twp, MI | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
I have recommended Christa to all my friends and families that plan to travel. She is very kind, knowledgeable and easy to work with and understand. Definitely plan on using Christa’s expertise in the near future.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
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Simply the Best

Reviewed By Deb - Macomb,Michigan | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Christa is such a knowledgeable and experienced travel agent. I would never think of planning a trip without her help. She always has these fabulous places for us to stay, like the Fanad Lighthouse in Donegal, Ireland.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Christa Sokolitz responded:
Thank you! I love helping you plan all your grand adventures!
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
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Great Travel Expert

Reviewed By JT - St. Clair Shores, Michigan | Traveled to Europe
We have booked several cruises with Christa and she has always been very knowledgeable in helping us plan even the smallest details. Our trips have included luxury cruises on both Regent Seven Seas (Northeast U.S. and Canada as well as the Mid-East) and Oceania (China and Japan)as well as several Holland America cruises (our last trip was a segment of Holland America's 2019 World Cruise which was excellent) She also helped us plan a great European River Cruise on Scenic.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Christa Sokolitz responded:
Thank you so much for your review. I look forward to working with you on all your future adventures!
16 of 28 people found this review helpful
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My 13th Birthday Trip - Amazing

Reviewed By Mary - Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Traveled to Florida ~ USA
My mom surprised me with a trip to Universal Florida for my 13th Birthday. It was Amazing. We had so much fun. Thank you to Mrs. Christa for putting it all together for us. Everything was GREAT!!!!! I can hardly wait for our next trip.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Christa Sokolitz responded:
I'm so honored that I was able to be part of your 13th Birthday Celebration, Mary! Happy you had such a great time :)
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The Best Travel Agent of our lives

Reviewed By Rick & Cindy - st clair shores, Mi | Traveled to Disneyland ~ California ~ USA
Christa is a God send. We used her for our honeymoon to Disney World & Universal Studios (which would not come up in the destination field below so I inserted Disneyland). Simply put she did ALL our heavy lifting. Delivered far, far more than I ever expected. I knew before leaving she did a lot of work for us but had no idea just how much she had actually done until we arrived and were at the parks. She set up a plan for us that was perfect. She knows her stuff. We will use her for all our yearly vacations from this point forward. She's the best. Period.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Christa Sokolitz responded:
It was so much fun working with you both! Thank you for your kind review - can't wait to start planning your next trip!
18 of 32 people found this review helpful
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Loved Everything About This Trip

Reviewed By Sandy - STERLING HTS | Traveled to Paris ~ France ~ Europe
I loved everything about our trip to Paris and the Ama river cruise from Paris to Normandy. I really credit Christa with making the planning and the actual trip so stressfree. She is professional, personable, informed, and creative providing us with everything we needed to make for such an enjoyable trip.
Being older and traveling during Covid I was a little concerned about leaving the country but she walked me through all of the insurance options until I felt secure and went over any scenerio should our health be affected on our trip. She provided us with an itinerary that had all of our interests in mind, answered questions promptly, and kept us all up to date on regulations and deadlines The hotel and restaurants that she booked for us were top notch and so perfect for a first trip to Paris.
I can't imagine a better travel agent and will definitely work with Christa for our next trip!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
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25th Anniversary trip

Reviewed By Nancymuk - Plymouth, mi | Traveled to Portugal ~ Europe
Christa planned our 25th anniversary trip. She prepared our trip featuring our two favorite things - food and wine! Also we had fabulous sightseeing and learned so much while we were there. We had a fantastic time and enjoyed the hotels, tours, vineyards and guides Christa arranged for us. Can’t wait until the next trip!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Spectacular!

Reviewed By Linda - Ohio | Traveled to Europe
Christa is absolutely spectacular! We have used her twice now, and we will only use her in the future. She thoroughly went over our initial wishes and intentions of what we were wanting out of our vacations and she took that information and created the itineraries. We didn’t need much tweaking to her initial itineraries as she was very attentive to our original desires. Christa’s extensive travel makes her so knowledgeable which is what is necessary in a travel agent. This allowed us to rely on her expertise while enjoying the fruits of her labor. And while we could talk endlessly about Christa’s skill set and knowledge, she’s also an amazing person and hard worker. She is doing so much behind the scenes to achieve the most enjoyable trip. She is very responsive and is always willing to answer any and all questions, all while being so kind and down to earth.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
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We couldn't have done it without Christa.

Reviewed By Kathy R - Brookfield, WI | Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Christa is, from start to finish, the most capable, detail-oriented travel professional we have ever worked with. She arranged an itinerary that was exactly what we requested. Our trip was postponed four times because of the pandemic and Christa worked with us each time to update and re-book our lodgings and transportation. Christa is always available to answer questions whether by email or voice. She goes the extra mile to ensure that your travel experience is perfect. Trust your travel experience to Christa's planning and support.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Best travel agent ever!

Reviewed By Carolee - Ann Arbor, MI | Traveled to Turkey ~ Middle East
Best travel agent ever! In an extremely challenging travel environment, Christa helped us find the perfect itinerary and helped us with all the bumps in the road so that things were as smooth as possible.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
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South African Adventure!

Reviewed By Kathy - St. Clair Shores, MI | Traveled to South Africa ~ Africa
Christa has planned amazing trips for us and our South African vacation was no exception! She takes the time to understand our interests, no matter where we are traveling and always finds some really interesting activities, tours and hotels.

She was able to completely personalize our African adventure, it was such a WOW trip! She had some great suggestions for activities we didn’t even know existed, such as a chauffeured side-car adventure! From the game drives to riding 4x4’s in the wine region, everything was just PERFECT! Our guides were so nice and knowledgeable, the activities she hand selected matched our interests perfectly. Christa’s suggestion to extend our vacation with a visit to Madigascar was impeccable - we are so thankful for her expertise.

Not only did she plan the most perfect trip, Christa was patient with our questions and checked in with us during our trip (and after). We look forward to working with Christa for all our future vacations!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Best Vacation Ever!!!

Reviewed By Kristi - Macomb, Michigan | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Christa was absolutely amazing!! She literally set up everything for us and I didn't have to stress about anything. This was our first family vacation and our first time to Universal Studios and she made our trip perfect! Christa checked in on us during our trip to make sure everything was ok and I am already booking a second trip to Universal with her!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Christa Sokolitz responded:
Thank you so much, Kristi! I had a great time working with you - looking forward to your next trip!
15 of 28 people found this review helpful
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A dream come true Cruise

Reviewed By Vickie - Essexville Michigan | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Christa was wonderful to work with. She was very knowledgeable and helpful to us. We were first time Cruise Travelers and she helped us every step of the way.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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The best trip of our lives! Literally a DREAM!

Reviewed By Kelli - Detroit, Michigan | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Christa was amazing ?? she made our trip easy, flawless and definitely unforgettable. We were so thankful to have her through the entire process!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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It was an amazing trip!

Reviewed By Mike B - Sterling Heights, MI | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Very organized putting our 2-week trip together. Helped with shortcuts with adding apps on our phone to make keeping track of our daily schedule less stressful. Constant emails with updates and changes along the way because we booked a year in advance. It was helpful that she had taken the same trip so she could share the personal experience with us. The way she put the events together, there were no delays or lost time in between any of the scheduled events. We got the best of all our time for what we spent.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Best family bonding experience ever!

Reviewed By Hlas-Brusseau Alaskan - Chesterfield, Michigan, 48047 | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Christa did a great job with the planning of our Alaskan vacation. It was very relaxing knowing that our (party of 4) had a meticulous itinerary set up by Christa, that was managed thru the 12 days we were gone. I would recommend her 100% in the future because all the important items like rental car, excursions, hotels, and ship had the best service and experience and were all very helpful. We are already planning with Christa, our next vacation. Thank you Christa!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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A great 50th wedding anniversary.

Reviewed By Oh ship it’s a family trip! - Brookfield, WI | Traveled to Bahamas ~ Caribbean
Christa was very attentive to our needs. She always offered suggestions for activities and understood what we were looking for.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Christa Sokolitz responded:
Thank you! It was so fun working with you to make your anniversary celebration special. Looking forward to your Spain & Portugal adventure!
16 of 31 people found this review helpful
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Beer to Beaches

Reviewed By R Subjeck - Shelby Township | Traveled to Portugal ~ Europe
Our experience working with Christa was incredibly easy! She planned our honeymoon which far exceeded anything we could have imagined. We love that she takes the time to get to know her clients and customized the trip to align with our interests. We’ll forever remember our Oktoberfest experience and the breathtaking views of our room in Cascais Portugal ??
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Christa Sokolitz responded:
Thank you! I loved working with you both and am so happy that your honeymoon was wonderful!
18 of 35 people found this review helpful
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Great Winter Vacation!!!

Reviewed By snagaitis - Rochester Hills, MI | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Christa was very professional and always available. She gave us great information and was open and honest. She was not trying to sell us anything but gave us great advice. Everything was thoroughly laid out, she answered all our questions, her follow-up great, and very detailed oriented. Looking forward to planning our next trip with her. We would highly recommend her to anyone!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Christa Sokolitz responded:
Thank you, Shannon. I really enjoyed working with you as well! Can't wait for your next adventure!
15 of 29 people found this review helpful
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The Trip of a Lifetime!

Reviewed By Kelly - Bloomfield Hills, MI | Traveled to Antarctica
Working with Christa was an absolute pleasure. When I started researching options for Antarctica, I became overwhelmed with all the choices so I reached out to Christa to plan the trip of my lifetime. She was able to take my wish list of what was most important for me to see and do, my timing, my budget and made it all happen with Silversea. She took all details into consideration, even ensuring my ride and air charter transfers had adequate time planned. I HIGHLY recommend leveraging Christa's vast travel expertise and encourage you to have her plan your next trip!
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Amazing Antarctica!

Reviewed By Kathy J - St. Clair Shores, MI | Traveled to Antarctica
We had no idea how many options are available to visit Antarctica! We thought it would be easy just to pick our favorite cruise line, but after researching, we realized we needed help. Christa was so knowledgeable and took the time to understand our needs. She also suggested visiting some places that were not on our radar (South Georgia). We highly recommend Christa and will work with her on our future trips!
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Luxurious River Cruise Experience Paris Stay

Reviewed By Kathryn T. - St. Clair Shores, MI | Traveled to France ~ Europe
I had the pleasure of sailing on a Seine river cruise with a pre-cruise stay in Paris. From start to finish, this journey was nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to the expertise and attention to detail provided by Christa.

Christa went above and beyond in helping plan this unforgettable trip. She took the time to understand our preferences, interests, and budget, and then she crafted a customized itinerary that exceeded our expectations. Her knowledge of the best river cruise companies and luxury hotels in Paris ensured that every aspect of our trip was meticulously planned.

My experience with Christa was exceptional from start to finish. She turned my dream of a Seine River cruise with a Paris stay into a reality, and every moment of the trip was filled with magic and wonder. Her expertise, dedication, and commitment to ensuring our satisfaction were truly commendable.

I would wholeheartedly recommend this travel agent to anyone seeking a luxury travel experience!
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Spectacular Honeymoon

Reviewed By EL - South Lyon, MI | Traveled to St. Lucia Island ~ St. Lucia ~ Caribbean
Christa was so easy to work with! Even when we completely changed our minds on the style and location of our honeymoon, she was quick to accommodate and helped us plan an incredible vacation! I would work with her again absolutely - just a great experience all around!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Great holiday trip

Reviewed By The detroit5/ Nashville duce - Grosse pointe woods, mi. | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Our family vacation was booked through ember world travel. After talking to Christa we decided to spend Christmas in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Our experience with Christa was 5 stars all the way, from the hotel( hard rock) to the transportation to and from the airport was handled very efficiently and more importantly worry free. I highly recommended ember world travel, I will certainly book another trip with Christa.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Fantastic Family Trip

Reviewed By Brigid - Farmington, MI | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Christa was knowledgeable, efficient, easy to communicate with and responsive to all our questions and needs.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Christa Sokolitz responded:
Thank you, Brigid! It was so great working with you as well!
14 of 29 people found this review helpful
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Caruso Anniversary

Reviewed By Brenda - St. Clair Shores | Traveled to Mexico
She listens to what you are asking for and does everything she can to make it happen. Is willing to make herself available for any questions or issues. She goes out of her way to help with any forms for travel and puts her special touch on your experience
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Best trip ever!

Reviewed By Lynette E - MI | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Christa is absolutely amazing!! She’s very personable and will definitely get the best deal! She was very detail oriented and made sure my family had the perfect itinerary that worked best for us. She really takes the time to work with you one on one to make sure you get the best out of your vacation! She followed up during and after the trip which really shows she is passionate about what she does! I will be recommending to everyone and anyone!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
Christa Sokolitz responded:
Thank you, Lynette! I loved working with you on your family vacation - I'm so glad you all had a fabulous time!
10 of 24 people found this review helpful
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Carefree in the South Pacific

Reviewed By Kerin - Philadelphia, PA | Traveled to Tahiti ~ French Polynesia ~ South Pacific
It was a real pleasure working with Christa! She was very professional and responsive to our questions. My friend and I had booked a good portion of our trip ourselves, but we turned to Christa when we ran into some issues. She was happy to help and also alerted us to some travel items we hadn’t considered. Her assistance enabled us to enjoy a completely worry free vacation!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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