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Cassie Stroup
OWNER OF ODDBALL ESCAPES
WEBSITE oddballescapes . com
FACEBOOK facebook . com / oddballescapes
“ Personally , I love spending time in the outdoors and taking photos . And Alaska did not disappoint ! I took a traditional cruise followed by a 10-day land tour and signed up for active adventures that focused on being outdoors in nature , including hiking , kayaking , biking , rafting and sightseeing in general . The photos were my favorite part . I was lucky to capture a glacier calving , a grizzly bear shaking off the rain , a beaver building a dam , eagles and puffins mid-flight , whales breaching , a squirrel stealing an egg , a moose and her calf and all of the other wonderful moments from the trip . Alaska is a terrific destination to immerse yourself in nature . Have the camera ready !”
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Steve Ineson
TRAVEL CONSULTANT / OWNER AT FOUR SEASONS TRAVEL
WEBSITE 4seasonstrav . com
FACEBOOK facebook . com / people / Four-Seasons-Travel / 100061845895451
“ Our agency was fortunate enough to qualify for TravelSaver ’ s Elite Retreat in 2019 and as a result , cruised the Danube River visiting five countries in Oct / Nov of 2021 . We visited the Royal Palace in Belgrade , Serbia where the Crown Prince of Yugoslavia , Alexander Karadordevic , and his wife , Princess Katherine , reside . They were supposed to be out of the country during our tour of this beautiful palace . At one point , we noticed security looking anxious , working very hastily and securing doors all around us . We learned that Prince Alexander and Princess Katherine had arrived home and wanted to welcome us ! We visited with them in the Blue Saloon of their residence where they told amazing stories of political turmoil , being exiled at a very young age and returning to the palace much later in life . Most importantly they discussed the incredible humanitarian work they are involved with across the globe . Many of us got to shake hands with them and ask questions about their life . It was an experience I ’ ll never forget .”
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Brenda Washington O ’ Neale
OWNER OF WITH THIS RING DESTINATION WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS
WEBSITE withthisringdwh . com
INSTAGRAM instagram . com / withthisringromancetravel
“ Being a travel advisor afforded me the opportunity to visit Saudi Arabia as one of only 20 advisors to do so . I was able to visit at a time when the country was beginning to explore its tourism product . Visiting AlUla with its amazing rock formations was incredible . Many of these formations were once under water . We were able to have lunch and conversation with a local family as well . So blessed to have seen a side of Saudi Arabia that I hope many more will get to see . And YES , the food was amazing !”
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Emily Bookey
FOUNDER AND CEO OF EMILY ’ S TRAVEL
WEBSITE emilystravelmn . com
FACEBOOK facebook . com / emilystravelmn
“ One of the most unforgettable and truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences I ’ ve had as a travel advisor was the opportunity to travel to French Polynesia not just once , but twice . French Polynesia is a dream destination for many , with its mesmerizing turquoise waters , pristine beaches and vibrant culture . As a travel advisor , I had the privilege of not only exploring this paradise once but being able to return for a second visit , which is an exceedingly rare opportunity for most travelers .”
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