I hope you are having a great day!  I have always enjoyed working in positions that allow me to be able to assist people whether it be helping with fundraisers, office work, helping sports teams, helping students, helping the elderly simply with basic things or just being there for someone to talk to.  I love being in the people business and helping those that allow me to help them. A smile says it all.

Being in the travel industry provides me that same satisfaction while building friendships with you, your family,  friends and co-workers.  Collaborating with you on your ideal trip is what I enjoy doing.  I get to learn more about you, what you want to experience and so much more. Many don't know where to start or where they want to go. As a travel advisor I will ask many questions so I know what I have to work with in order to meet your needs. 

First, figure out what you (or your group) want to experience based on the things you (or your group) like to do. Based on this we can help narrow down a destination.
Second, Plan your trip at least 6 to 8 months in advance if not more for better pricing and selection.
Third, Be realistic with what you would like. You can't have champagne taste on a beer budget.
Fourth, If you have a group (destination wedding, family reunion, club, etc.) planning 15 months in advance is best.
Fifth, For cruises schedules are out 15 months in advance and that is when you get the best pricing.
Sixth, Travel does involve some planning but don't let it stress you out.  That is why you work with a travel advisor so you don't have to spend hours researching.
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When you are ready to start planning your next trip think about what you would like to experience.Here are pictures of me when I was with learning how to make homemade pasta from a Italian grandmother "Nonna" in Umbria, Italy.  I found this much simpler to do than the way my German grandmother made them.  The Italian Nonna grated black truffle for our pasta that we got to enjoy. Being able to learn and experience this was fabulous because I like to cook and be able to come back home and duplicate what I learned.  I have since made some and they turned out great. If you like to get emmersed in the destination you travel to let me know and I will be gald to help you.  One example is learning how wines are made in Italy and seeing them stored in historic cellars at cool temperatures. You could also learn how olive oil is processed. This process is really fascinating. The process in Italy is different then the way it is processed here in Texas. You could learn how cheese and many meats are processed in the destination. There are many cathedrals to learn about as well. Traveling is about exploring, experimenting, and having fun. It is great to connect with the locals. There are so many different things you can do.  If you like this type of travel let me know. I am here to help you with your next travel adventure.

As you know the travel experience isn’t always perfect. With the right attitude and these tips you can simplify your trip and avoid any hang-ups at the airport.

1. De-clutter your carry-on bag ahead of time. Make it easy for the transportation security officers. Uncomplicated works for you and them.
2. Stay within the baggage allowance. Those rules change. Do yourself a favor and check ahead.
3. Give yourself plenty of time. Whether it’s getting to the airport, visiting a museum on a free day during an escorted tour or grabbing a meal, these are great bits of advice.

Machu Picchu is a must see. It now seems straight out of Indiana Jones. In the summer of 1911, a dashing American explorer named Hiram Bingham led a Yale University expedition through the jungles near Cuzco to discover an unknown ruin perched on a spectacular Andean crag: the “lost city of the Incas.” Adventurers had been searching for the site for centuries, although nobody had been sure of its existence. News of the romantic find spread around the world, and Bingham would go on to become a U.S. Senator. But the 1911 “discovery” was actually less heroic than it sounds.
Bingham had actually been led to the site by a local farmer named Melchor Arteaga, whom he had met while camping on the Urubamba River. Far from being “lost,” the Peruvian peasants of the area had always known about the site—and gave it its name, Machu Picchu, which means Ancient Peak. Still, to modern archaeologists, Machu Picchu raises more questions than it answers. About 1,000 people once lived there, in around 200 structures, but why was the spectacular citadel built? Bingham himself threw out wild theories. At first, he thought he had found the last refuge of the Incas who held out against the Spanish, Vilcabamba. (In fact, he had already come across the real ruins of Vilcabamba, which lay 60 miles to the west, and he had found them unimpressive). He then decided that Machu Picchu was the last holdout of Cuzco’s sacred Virgins of the Sun, who had fled the marauding conquistadors. For want of another theory, this has certainly held the popular imagination.
A century later, archaeologists are still arguing about the city’s true purpose. Most agree that it was a religious center for the Incas. Beyond that, speculation reigns. Was it part of a province wiped out in a rebellion? Or a royal estate supplying Cuzco with coca leaves? One thing hasn’t changed since 1911: everyone’s first glimpse of the city poised high above the jungle-covered ravines is one of the most majestic images in South America. Hiking the young mountain 1, 410 steps up and back down is something everyone should experience. The views you have up in the clouds looking down over the area is beautiful and eye dropping.  We design our journeys around the stories they will tell. What story might you discover next with Experience Travelin?

We all dread getting through the airport when traveling.  It never fails you get stuck behind someone who acts like they have never been here before.  Lucky for you, you know how to deal with getting through the TSA line and pre-boarding without any problems in Austin, TX.

1. Arrive at least 2 hours before-If you allow plenty of time to arrive to the airport to check in bags and get through security you usually don't have to deal with long lines.

2. Global Entry/TSA PreCheck-This is the easiest way to avoid long lines but they do require a membership fee. If interested you need to see which is best for you. Trusted Travel Programs

​7. Doctors Notes-If you have metal pieces in your body make sure you have a note from your doctor. This should help eliminate any questions if you set off the security system.

​8. Have a disability? Call TSA. Travelers with disabilities or medical conditions and their families can call the TSA Cares helpline toll free at 855-787-2227 at least 72 hours before flying to ask questions about screening policies and get assistance at checkpoints.

9. Be Positive-Focus on where you are traveling to from Austin, TX rather than the long security lines. Be friendly to the agents and keep eye contact with them. Even though it seems like forever getting through the line, you will eventually make it though and this will all be behind you.

Experience the beauty that the French Polynesia islands offer. You can take a short flight to LAX from Austin, TX. Then it is just 2 cocktails and a movie to Tahiti! What a great way to experience islands full of adventure, air blowing in your hair, snorkeling in the clear blue water and more while enjoying the all-inclusive cruise designed for the French Polynesia Society Islands. Let this video show you what you can experience.