Kris Hurd, Travel Agent in McCormick, SC

Kris Hurd

McCormick, SC Travel Agent

Kris Hurd

McCormick, SC · 6 Years of Experience

Global Roads Travel LLC, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(17)
100% Recommended
Kristen was a delight to work with. He was very prompt and thoughtful, and his recommendation on where to stay made the difference between a 'ho... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Mediterranean, Italy, Greece, Spain, Malta

Interests:

European Culture, Military, River Cruises, Food & Wine, Historical Sites

Suppliers:

Vacation Express, Project Expedition, Europe Express, Globus, Princess Cruises®

About Me

Individual and Group custom travel specialist

I have been fortunate to have been able to travel quite extensively throughout my life starting as a young boy. Living in Europe early on fueled a desire to always want to see more of this incredible world. As I became older, I found I wanted to not only"visit" a destination, but to be immersed in it. I found I was planning trips to include the places not really mentioned in the brochures. Experiencing the local vibe in a small intimate restaurant, discovering hidden markets, and visiting all but forgotten historical sites gave substance to the usual "must-see" tourist stops.

My travels have taken me to 20 countries, including living in Italy, Malta, and Germany, with an emphasis on the Mediterranean. A two week, self guided trip throughout Normandy, France truly sealed my need to immerse myself in the cultures of the places I visit.

I have researched countless places in order to learn about our incredible world's history. I have spent more countless hours planning trips for friends and family so we can experience something that is forever in our memories. The road to a life time of memories isn't always straight ahead. Sometimes you need to explore what is down a side road. I wanted to start encouraging people to travel and feel the excitement of discovering something amazing in their lives. After 25 years as a registered nurse, I have finally devoted myself to providing people a road to follow to their own memories. What Global Road can I help you find?

Marvels of the Mediterranean

Mdina, Malta- "The Silent City"
Mdina, Malta- "The Silent City"

Though I love all travel, the Mediterranean will always be my calling. Having lived and travelled a great deal in Mediterranean countries, I am always caught off-guard by the complexity of it's cultures, timeless history, and immense beauty. For centuries, the Mediterranean has been shaped by a great diversity of cultures, conquests, and deep pride of history. The expanse of history can be seen in it's historical sites, tasted in the various traditional cuisines, and experienced in the vibe of customs passed down over generations. There are endless possibilities of places to discover, from the well known ruins of the Parthenon, to the lesser known grottoes of Malta. The excitement of new discoveries on a trip to the Mediterranean await!

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
17 reviews
100% Recommended
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Loved Ravello
Reviewed By Wendy L - Oakton VA | Traveled to Ravello ~ Italy ~ Europe
Kristen was a delight to work with. He was very prompt and thoughtful, and his recommendation on where to stay made the difference between a 'ho hum' vacation and a great one!
Kris Hurd responded
"Thanks Wendy! I'm very glad that Ravello worked out for you. Thank you also for sharing your trip details which are always a great help to me."
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Denver Escape
Reviewed By PamL - Gainesville, VA | Traveled to Denver ~ Colorado ~ USA
Kris is very responsive before, during and after the trip!
Kris Hurd responded
"Hello Pam, Thank you for the kind words! I am very happy that your Denver trip went well. My apologies for the confusion on the restaurant reservations. I loved your picture from the top of Pike's Peak! Regards, Kris"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Made Our First Cruise Worry-Free!
Reviewed By LynetteM - Commerce Township, Michigan | Traveled to Honduras | Central America
Kris was a referred to me. He was excellent, getting to know what we like to do. He was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of options. He explained everything very well and was extremely responsive. He checked in before and after the cruise. I would highly recommend using him for your next trip.
Kris Hurd responded
"Thank you very much! So glad you had that time with your daughter! It a pleasure to help you plan your first-ever cruise! Glad it did not disappoint. Kris"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Really goes out of his way to make sure you have a great trip
Reviewed By Travel Fan - Vienna, VA | Traveled to Spain | Europe
Kris did a great job of planning our trip to Southern Spain. He took the time and worked with to understand what we were looking for and all our parameters and put together exactly what we were looking for. Additionally, when we had some minor issues with Railbookers (a third party) he was quick to respond and smooth over any issues.
Kris Hurd responded
"Thank you very much for the kind words, and I am so glad that your trip to Spain went so well! Your pictures were wonderful! I was very excited to put this together for you having been to southern Spain numerous times and just back from Barcelona. So glad everything came together as planned! Kris"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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European Rail Trip
Reviewed By Red - Sterling, VA | Traveled to Paris | France | Europe
I really enjoyed working with Kris. He is very knowledgeable concerning traveling overseas, having experienced many places himself. Kris can be very entertaining as we discuss what we wanted to see and where we wanted to go and how to get there. This trip was to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. We have been wanting to see many parts of Europe for a while now and we finally succeeded. WE landed in Paris and toured the city for 2.5 days. Then a train to Florence, Luca, Venice and Bari. A ferry to Athens, Santorini and Mykonos. In the best and most enjoyable way too. My husband and I decided we didn't want to drive through Europe, which can be more stressful then enjoyable. So we decided we wanted to go by rail. It was the best decision ever! The stations were beautiful and easy to locate our tracks or where our track will be. The trains were clean, seats were like our recliners at home. Some of the trains had sandwiches and drinks available! We also had taken the 'r
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Commodore training level-Princess Cruise Lines
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My Places

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