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Gretchen Winterstein, CTA, Travel Agent in Chesapeake, VA

Gretchen Winterstein, CTA

Chesapeake, VA Travel Agent
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Gretchen Winterstein, CTA

Chesapeake, VA · 10 Years of Experience

Recharge Travel, an independent agent with Lamacchia Jet Stream, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(144)
100% Recommended
Gretchen is wonderful! She has helped us book a Disney trip w/ family, a couples trip to Hawaii, and a family getaway to Mexico. She is... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Europe

Interests:

Family Vacations, Solo Travel, Escorted Tours, River Cruises, Adult Only

Suppliers:

Tauck, CIE Tours, Viking, Viator, Railbookers

About Me

Admiring the houses in Copenhagen
Admiring the houses in Copenhagen

As a child, I spent six years living in Europe between England and the Netherlands. We traveled extensively whether in search of the Loch Ness Monster or a crepe on the streets of Paris. I saw how the culture, language and food of each country was so unique and I fell in love with the history and architecture.

As a college student I minored in Art History and spent a great deal of time visiting the amazing museums in Europe. I have cruised the Mediterranean twice, taken three river cruises (Rhine, Douro and Danube), visited countless countries by air, rail, car and on foot and have enjoyed every minute of it. 

My children have been to Europe many times and we have played with local children, gone to the zoo, and shown them how kids are kids the world over. I think it is a great lesson for adults as well to get out of your comfort zone (new food and language) and to see and appreciate how others live.

For European vacations, I work with you to determine if escorted, independent, or cruise etc is the best method for you and your companions. We talk through what to expect, how structured you want your days to be, what sort of accommodations you want and more so that when you depart you will feel confident in your vacation plans.

Reach out and lets plan an amazing European adventure for your next vacation!

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
144 reviews
100% Recommended
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Reviewed By Patty - Richmond, VA | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Gretchen is wonderful! She has helped us book a Disney trip w/ family, a couples trip to Hawaii, and a family getaway to Mexico. She is detail-oriented, stayed within our budget, was able to provide insight into local hot-spots and fun activities to enjoy. We have referred her to so many of our friends who have all raved about her as well. Gretchen is outstanding to work with and we can't wait to tap into her for our next trip to ensure it is a stress-free, relaxing experience.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Incredible trip of a lifetime
Reviewed By Fantastic Agent - Chesapeake, VA | Traveled to Asia
I would like to personally thank Gretchen for the incredible job she did planning our trip to Asia. From the very beginning, Gretchen took the time to understand what we wanted and handled every detail with exceptional care and professionalism. The flights, hotels, transportation, and recommendations were all perfectly coordinated, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy our travels. What impressed me most was Gretchen’s responsiveness, attention to detail, and genuine commitment to making our trip special. Because of her hard work and expertise, our journey was seamless, stress-free, and filled with wonderful experiences and memories. I truly appreciate everything she did for us and would enthusiastically recommend Gretchen to anyone looking for an outstanding travel advisor.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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One of the best trips ever!
Reviewed By Gretchen - Chesapeake, Virginia | Traveled to Cancun | Quintana Roo | Mexico
Easy direct flight to and from destination. The transfer from airport to resort first class. The resort was fabulous! Everything about our vacation was spectacular. So many choices for restaurants and bars. Day eight we had to go home. Our transfer company was on time with a forty foot white limo and champagne for our ride to the airport….. Awesome and beyond expectations. The whole experience was Excellent!!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Perfect Vacation!
Reviewed By Gunzo56 - Newport News, VA | Traveled to Italy | Europe
Gretchen set us up with an amazing itinerary for our visit to Italy. She took all the stress out of the planning process and provided us with the perfect vacation.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Lots of logistics on this three week trip.
Reviewed By lawrence cove - Richmond, va | Traveled to Frankfurt | Germany | Europe
We spent three weeks in Europe this Spring with lots of coming and going from country to country. Gretchen worked out all our logistics perfectly. We took plans and train and rental cars. Gretchen pre booked all our tickets and we didn’t have one single glitch. Fantastic job! Thanks!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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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 Photo Albums and Videos

Tauck - Germany & Danube River Cruise
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    My Travel Stories

    Silver Spirit by Silversea

    Scandinavia aboard Silversea

    In June 2025, my family (3 generations) embarked on a Scandinavian/Baltic Sea adventure. We had been to Copenhagen, Denmark twice before but enjoyed it so much we decided to spend some additional time here prior to our cruise. Copenhagen is a city full of culture, history, wonderful Danish people and the beautiful Tivoli Gardens (inspirat...
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