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Mary Stephens, Travel Agent in Anchorage, AK

Mary Stephens

Anchorage, AK Travel Agent
Super Agent

Mary Stephens

Anchorage, AK · 8 Years of Experience

Christopher Travel LLC, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(16)
100% Recommended
Mary was great. I was looking for some general guidance on tours in Europe and she provided several excellent resources. She also helped me... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

At Sea, Alaska, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Interests:

Luxury, Luxury Cruises, Cruises, Expedition Cruises

Suppliers:

Silversea, Windstar Cruises

About Me

Alaska is full of adventure and beauty!
Alaska is full of adventure and beauty!

I started Christopher Travel because I wanted to help people see the world in ways they never thought possible.  In my many years as a traveler I have found the most enjoyable and effective way to see the world is through small ship luxury cruising.  These ships offer passengers both luxury and adventure.  

While I plan cruises on all the major lines to every corner of the globe my expertise really shines with smaller luxury lines that visit more remote ports.  I like to help my clients find the best itineraries for their interests and then help them plan each port day to the fullest so they depart for their trip relaxed and confident.  

In particular I really enjoy planning cruises to French Polynesia.  For those who love a vacation that includes both active adventure and luxurious relaxation no destination offers as much as the islands of Tahiti.  You can swim with sharks in the morning and relax with a fruity cocktail at sunset.  You can hike, sail, dive, climb, snorkel, glide, dance, and everything in between.  Whether you want to immerse yourself in the culture of the islands or visit the historic World War II sights I can plan an adventure that appeals to your interests.  

I also love to plan Alaska cruises.  Living here I have unique insights into the destination and expertise gleaned through daily experience.  I can help you navigate your days in port and ensure you have both an enjoyable cruise on board and a once in a lifetime adventure in port. 

Alaska and Tahiti are two of my favorites, but no matter where you want to travel I can help you cruise the world in a way that reflects your interests and style.  I will guide you through each port no matter how remote and help you see and do more on your vacation.   

From Google Reviews

"Mary arranged a stay in Taiwan for my husband, my son and his wife. We gave her very little time to make the arrangements, but they were brilliant anyway. She found us a "typical Taiwanese" resort where we were the only non-Chinese and was exactly what we were looking for....We truly experienced a real Taiwanese vacation! And the one time we had a question, we texted Mary from across the world and she immediately got back to us. It might have been the middle of the night. "

"Had a wonderful experience with Christopher Travel. They planned our trip to Costa Rica and made sure we had everything to enter this country with Covid restrictions and that we understood what needed to be handled.....Would definitely use them again!"

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
16 reviews
100% Recommended
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2 Weeks in Europe
Reviewed By Lisa - Alexandria, VA | Traveled to Europe
Mary was great. I was looking for some general guidance on tours in Europe and she provided several excellent resources. She also helped me ID airfare - didn't book it for us, which was fine, but found a great rate that I tracked down. Terrific!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Trip to Yellowstone!
Reviewed By Kellie - Collingswood, NJ | Traveled to Yellowstone National Park ~ Wyoming ~ USA
Mary was very easy to work with and helped us plan a great vacation to Yellowstone! We booked a few different hotels for our stay and the one offered better pricing if we booked it directly ourselves. I was very impressed that Mary suggested we do this, forgoing her commission on that part of the itinerary, in order to save us money. We will be working with Mary again for future trips!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Would not have been possible without her help!
Reviewed By Mitchells - Capitol Heights, Maryland | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Best Decision EVER! Mary, thank you again for all that you have done for my family!
I will use your services again for the family's next trip
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing family adventure!
Reviewed By Jayne - Watchung, NJ | Traveled to Iceland ~ Europe
Mary was incredibly helpful in guiding us through the planning process for our first family trip to Iceland. We just told her the kinds of activities and experiences we wanted and she did a fantastic job creating a really diverse and exciting itinerary. We were especially grateful for her recommendations about accommodations - every place we stayed in was perfect for our needs. Thank you Christopher Travel for taking such wonderful care of us - we can't wait to start planning our next family adventure!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Dream Honeymoon
Reviewed By Joe - Springfield, VA | Traveled to New Zealand ~ Australia & New Zealand
Mary was amazing! We got our dream honeymoon; something we didn't even think was possible for our price range, and didn't have to deal with the hassles of most planning and research. We'd highly recommend Mary for any travel you're planning and could recommend her more strongly, highly or positively.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

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Tahiti Specialist
100% New Zealand Silver Specialist
Inspired by Iceland Specialist
ASTA Verified Travel Advisor

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

My Travel Stories

Silversea's Renowned Caviar Tray

Cruising in Bad Weather

It's September in Alaska.  One of my favorite times of year around here.  There is an impending sense of urgency to nature.  The leaves start to turn.  The arctic squirrels feverishly run about preparing for winter.  The sky is often a cacophony of birds migrating south to escape the soon to arrive cold winter snows.  The bears gorge themselves ...
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View of Lake Eklutna

When to Book Alaska

Shakespeare once wrote, “In delay there lies no plenty.” He was, of course, talking about love, but he may as well have been talking about planning a summer trip to Alaska. Christopher Travel recommends clients begin their Alaska summer vacation planning one year in advance. There are many reasons for this. ...
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Denali National Park is stunning in autumn!

Denali National Park with Dogs!

Most people visiting Denali National Park are there for a day or two and they take the National Park bus into the park take some beautiful pictures and move on to their next destination. When you are travelling to Denali National Park with dogs though this itinerary is not possible, but there is plenty to do to in and around Denali with dogs....
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A perfect place to getaway from it all!

A Cabin in the Borreal Forest of Alaska

When we moved to Alaska we had to quarantine for two weeks.  As we were driving through Canada into Alaska the area around the border is very remote.  I found a lovely little cabin for rent and we geared up for two weeks in the forest.   It was the most relaxing two weeks you can imagine.  The forests in this part of the world are so magi...
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Creamer's Field is a great place to take a walk.

Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks, Alaska is the gateway to exploring the far northern stretches of the North American continent. Although the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks is never the less a small town with a friendly atmosphere. There is no shortage of things to do in Fairbanks. It’s a perfect destination for those looking to see and explore the re...
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