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Group Travel Specialist | Worldwide Journeys
Cheryl Russo
Gig Harbor, WA Travel Agent· 5 Years of Experience
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Europe, Caribbean, AlaskaInterests:
Groups, Cruises, Escorted Tours, Small Ship Cruises, LuxurySuppliers:
Kensington, Intrepid Travel, Hurtigruten, AmaWaterways, Norwegian Cruise LineAbout Me
Group Travel Without Everyone Having to Become the Planner
Group trips can be incredible, but coordinating everyone can quickly become the hardest part.
Different budgets, room types, arrival dates, deposits, deadlines and individual questions can turn one vacation into a full-time job for whoever volunteered to organize it.
That’s where I come in.
One Point of Contact for the Group
I work directly with the group organizer and travel suppliers to keep the trip organized from the planning stage through travel.
Instead of one person trying to answer everyone’s questions, track payments, understand supplier policies and keep up with deadlines, I help manage the travel side of the group and give everyone a clear place to go for help.
Groups Can Go Almost Anywhere
A group trip does not have to mean a Caribbean resort or a European tour.
I can help plan group travel throughout the world, including cruises, river cruises, safaris, polar expeditions, guided tours, custom international itineraries, all-inclusive resorts and more.
That might mean an African safari, Antarctica expedition, Japan or Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Alaska, Europe, the South Pacific, or a cruise almost anywhere in the world.
The destination should fit the group, not the other way around.
Cruises, Resorts, Tours & Expeditions
Different types of groups need very different trips.
A cruise can work well when travelers want to spend time together while still having the freedom to do their own thing. An all-inclusive resort can make meals and activities simple. A guided tour can take much of the logistical work out of a complex international trip.
For groups looking for something more adventurous, I can also help compare expedition cruises, safaris, small-ship journeys and more specialized itineraries.
Not Everyone Has to Travel the Same Way
Even within the same group, travelers may want different cabins, room categories, activities, extensions or budgets.
My goal is to create a strong framework for the group while still helping individual travelers make choices that work for them.
From Family Trips to Larger Organized Groups
I work with family and multigenerational trips, groups of friends, celebrations, clubs, organizations and other groups traveling together.
Whether the goal is an easy beach vacation or a once-in-a-lifetime trip on the other side of the world, I can help organize the details and make the planning much easier for everyone involved.
Areas of expertise
Destinations:
Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Europe, Caribbean, AlaskaInterests:
Groups, Cruises, Escorted Tours, Small Ship Cruises, LuxurySuppliers:
Kensington, Intrepid Travel, Hurtigruten, AmaWaterways, Norwegian Cruise LineREVIEWS
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If you’re not using Cheryl, you’re wasting time and money. Not only was she able to get me a MUCH better price than anything I’d seen but her communication is unmatched! I am an emergency room RN and was working overnight. While on my break, I sent her an email asking a question. It wasn’t a time sensitive question and our trip was four months away. She answered my email in minutes! In the middle of the night! I was floored. She told me she always tracks her clients’ flights that are traveling internationally so she was awake waits to make sure they made their connection. I can tell you, none of these sites have ever done that for me! Not to mention they’re a pain to get in touch with. And, she doesn’t charge any fees?!? She’s a wizard who really cares about her clients. USE HER!
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