Samantha Ritchie, Travel Agent in Scottsdale, AZ

Samantha Ritchie

Scottsdale, AZ Travel Agent

Samantha Ritchie

Scottsdale, AZ · 8 Years of Experience

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5.0
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93% Recommended
Every step of the way Samantha was there to help us. She was very patient and so kindl! She made sure all our needs were met. Read More >
About
My Travel Specialties
Reviews
Certificates & Awards
My Places
Travel Stories & Media
Client Testimonials

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Jamaica, Thailand, Bali, Athens, Amman

Interests:

Arts & Culture, Culinary & Foodie, Groups, Historical Sites, Adventure

Suppliers:

Avanti Destinations, Classic Vacations, G Adventures, Intrepid Travel, Cox & Kings

About Me

Virgin Voyages & Sandals & Beaches

With expertise in Luxury Small Group travel in addition to Active Adventure travel. I have lived abroad and traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean and as far away as Asia and the Middle East. With these changing times, I like to promote destinations and companies that have a focus on sustainability and giving back to communities. Life is meant for living, so I enjoy helping my clients indulge in the beauty of life in the most beautiful places.
Additional Languages
Japanese,
Mandarin

My Travel Specialties

Virigin Voyages Gold Tiered Specialist

Virigin Voyages Gold Tiered Specialist
Hello, My name is Samantha Ritchie and I am happy to be here as a consultant for your travelling needs.  I would like to get you started on experiencing the best time of your life! Travelling is priceless and there is no better time than now to start. I began my travel career over 20 years...Read More ▶

Qatar Luxury & Adventure Travel Specialist

Qatar Luxury & Adventure Travel Specialist
Doha, Qatar is one of those trips of a lifetime you will never forget. I was fortunate enough to make this trip in October 2017 and November 2018 and had the chance to experience Doha's, Katara Mosque , Souq Waqif, the Corniche,  Museum of Islamic Art and Khor Al Udeid Beach first hand, and that ...Read More ▶

Thailand Travel Expert

Thailand Travel Expert
Thailand is one of my favorite places to visit. Thailand is destination for beach lovers, city go-ers, honeymooners, nature lovers... what am I saying! Thailand is a destinations suited for everyone! I have travelled here on a 5-Star luxury budget, 3-Star and on a backpackers budget...Read More ▶

Sandals & Beaches Specialist

Sandals & Beaches Specialist
Sandals & Beaches All Inclusive Resorts I am going on my 3rd year of certification with Sandals & Beaches AI Resorts. Why?  Because they are among the best AI out there.  There are many imitators but they can't compare. The quality of cuisine, hospitality, accommodations are ...Read More ▶

Jordan/Palestine/Israel Destination Specialist

Jordan/Palestine/Israel Destination Specialist
Do you have a bucket list?  I'm sure Jordan, Palestine and Israel are on it!  These countries have everything a traveler wants.   Cultural - home stays, women's co-ops, Bedouin communities, markets, museums,  Culinary - cooking classes, harvesting, wine making, bread making, cheese ...Read More ▶

Indonesian Travel Specialist

Indonesian Travel Specialist
I have always had wanderlust to travel to the far corners of the world and Indonesia was one of those corners. I have travelled, worked and lived in Indoneisa.  I love it there!  The people are friendly, the food beyond imaginable and the weather, beaches and mountains to die for.  There a...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
15 reviews
93% Recommended
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18 in Greece!
Reviewed By Jenny - davenport, iowa | Traveled to Rhodes Island ~ Greece ~ Europe
Every step of the way Samantha was there to help us. She was very patient and so kindl! She made sure all our needs were met.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great relaxing ?? experience ever
Reviewed By Grandpa H - Des Moines, IA | Traveled to Washington D.C. ~ District of Columbia ~ USA
Rewarding & fun & will do it again
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Incredible Destination Wedding!
Reviewed By Joey Sue - Leon, IA | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Samantha Ritchie was awesome to work with! She was able to get me on a flight at the last minute with my daughters who had bought their tickets months earlier and I even got to sit next to them! Samantha was also able to get me in the same resort in the adjacent building to my daughters. ALL IN AN HOUR!!! Thank you Samantha!!
Samantha Ritchie responded
"Thank you for the great review Joey. I am truly happy you were able to attend your friend's destination wedding in Jamaica! Please don't hesitate to contact me again for your future travel needs. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Awesome Educational Tour
Reviewed By Tonya - Louisville, KY | Traveled to Qatar ~ Middle East
Samantha was wonderful! She was very attentive to our needs, responded quickly, was professional, gave great advice and recommendations and put together a great group trip for us. All of the restaurants, activities and the hotel that she booked for us were awesome and we loved our tour guide that she arranged!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Above and Beyond
Reviewed By AM - Louisville | Traveled to Qatar ~ Middle East
She put together a fantastic trip and helped us revise our schedule when we had issues with our flight.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

Certified Active & Adventure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several components including: Understanding the Active & Adventure Travel Customer, Destination Knowledge, Active & Adventure Travel Experiences, ATTA Travel Resources, Active & Adventure Preferred Suppliers, Case Studies and a Marketing Plan. This is a two-year study program.
Jordan Certified Speciaialist
Qatar Travel Specialist Certification
Sandals & Beaches Certified 2017, 2018 and 2019
Virgin Voyages Gold Certified Specialist
2018 Qatar Tourism Authority Invitee
Active Adventure Travel Specialist
ATTA Member

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

Bedouin Camp in Wadi Musa

Bedouin Camp cultural adventure

The Ammarin Bedouin Camp in Wadi Musa was what I had been anticipating while in Jordan; amongst a few other other adventure activities I was about to embark upon. When I arrived at my first Bedouin camp I was pretty exhausted to be honest.  The weather had been unusually cold and I was with a group of people who were quite social and I di...
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Beaches Turks & Caicos Family Vacation ALL Inclus.

Hi!  I'm a 2017, 2018 and 2019 Sandals & Beaches Certified Specialist. I recently came back from a Family Getaway at Beaches Turks & Caicos. I love Beaches and so does my husband and two boys who are 9 and 6 years old. Beaches is All Inclusive which means absolutely everything is included, that means tips as well.   Y...
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Bedouin Camp ~ making Kohl liner

Bedouin Camps in Wadi Rum

Little Petra, Jordan.  A vast red desert that is home to many tribes of Bedouin.  I was fortunate enough to stay at two separate Bedouin camps.  This was true experiential, cultural immersion.  The Bedouin as one would imagine are very down to earth and hospitable.  They opened their homes to me and the other guests I was with.  They wanted us t...
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Maya Bay, Ko Phi Phi

Ko Phi Phi and James Bond Island Snorkeling Tour

This was my second time to Ko Phi Phi (2017) and I have to say I was able to take it in a bit more.  The first time, back in 2007, I was simply overwhelmed by my surroundings and all the wonderful snorkeling and fun in the sun.  As pictured, the water is unbelievably turquoise and the cliffs and beaches are sight to take in.   The first t...
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Anantara Golden Triangle Resort - Chiang Rai

Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp

I was lucky enough to experience Anantara Golden Triangle Resort - Elephant Camp.  Even if you haven't seen the movie "Love and Bananas", this new land located in northern Thailand along the border of Burma and Cambodia allows visitors to imagine they have been transported to a magical mystery land to explore the nature and wilderness of this co...
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Client Testimonials

3-Day Stopover in Qatar
After a very tasteful breakfast, we met Saleh, our guide for a spectacular tour!! As you indicated, the staff at the hotel has taken very good care to be sure our needs are met. The suite is wonderful, and all the arrangements you made and your recommendations for us have worked out so well. Thank you so much!!!
Margaret S., Newark, New Jersey
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