Cheri Sigurdson
Guided Vacations, Ocean & River Cruise Specialist
I hope this finds you and your loved ones doing well during these extraordinary times. What a crazy world it's been for 2020! As a trusted Travel Advisor, I am thinking about your safety first and foremost. I will continue to monitor the daily news and specific travel restrictions.
As challenging as it is, staying home is the right thing to do right now. While at home, I hope that you find the time to DREAM and maybe plan some future travel. As our global situation improves, know that I am here and excited to help you put those plans into motion!
For over 35 years, I have taken the stress out of traveling by booking Guided Vacations & Cruises for my clients around the world. I believe that traveling is the greatest thing we can do for yourself and the best education. I love the diversity of the world's cultures and landscapes to inspire each others kindness and creativity.
I take the time to listen to my clients and strive to give the best customer service possible. If I don't know something or would not be a good fit, I'm going to do my very best to find an option to make it happen. My goal is to give my clients a stress free experience and find a vacation that matches their lifestyle.
I specialize in selling Guided Vacations, which are already designed Itineraries with many excellent tour suppliers, such as Globus, Insight Vacations, CIE, Tauck, G Adventures, Contiki (young adults), Rocky Mountaineer, Mayflower, Monograms and many others. This type of travel let's you sit back and enjoy having someone else do the driving and shares all the beauty and knowledge of their destination. There's something magical about meeting like minded travelers and locals while being shown the best that the destination has to offer.
Another love of mine is selling River & Ocean Cruises around the world. For those who want to unpack once, River & Ocean Cruises is a great option for visiting multiple destinations at a leisurely pace.
I have many certifications including: ~ Avalon, AMA, Viking, & Tauck River Cruises ~ Sandals/Beaches Expert ~ Skiing Colorado ~ Princess, Holland American, NCL, Oceania, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean ~ CIE Tours ~ Globus Family of Brands ~ Insight Vacation ~ Tauck World Discovery ~ And many more!
I lived in Colorado for over 15 years and have great recommendations for amazing Skiing, Rafting or Dude Ranch vacations. I lived in Aspen for 6 years and the Denver area for 12 years and love the outdoors! Taking a walk/hike with my dog is one of my favorite things to do.
Traveling is a wonderful opportunity to learn and educate yourself and younger generations. It truly is a small world, once you get out there. We really are one human race learning to love and all get along! I grew up in San Diego, California and have lived in Colorado and now reside in Arizona. I'm thrilled to continue working in the travel industry and wouldn't know any better life style for me!
Please Note / Fees: I have an $25 Per Person Booking Fee (Minimum $50) for all packages.
I'm here to help you find the right cruise or guided vacation to match your life style! Talk with me today so we can find your next wonderful adventure!! (480) 895-9362...or email: [email protected]
My Areas of Expertise
All Trips met our expections
As you may know, I may not know all the answer at the beginning, but I sure to give it my best to find it all out!! I love this world and the people in it!! Thanks!
Cruising
I have loved working here at El Sol Travel/Travel Leaders for over 14 years and mostly because of clients like you! Thank you so much for your kind words. ..I do try my best! Cheri
A trip to remember!
Alaska is one of my favorite places and I continue to go back when I can. I'm so glad you loved Alaska and the outdoor adventures! Thank you again for allowing me to help plan your Alaska Cruise!! Love & Blessing ~ Cheri
Our 4th Trafalgar tour. We highly recommend Cheri
Awww, schucks! It's always a pleasure to work with you and assist with planning new adventures for the two of you!! Cheers!!
Another Fabulous Trip
We got home yesterday from Savannah & Charleston tour with Trafalgar. Todd, our travel director was super. The "Tales of the Old South" tour is descrived as one of Trafalgar's 'leisurely tours. Lots of free time too. I think I like a little busier pace, but it was nice to relax. We loved Savannah a lot. Hilton Head was pretty slow paced )and yes, we climbed the 114 steps to the top of the lighthouse. Charleston was a charming city as well,
Our "Be my guest" experience was a shrimp boil at a privante residence on Tybee Island. We felt that the tour was another Trafalgar 'home run.' I think you would like both Savannah & Charleston.
We appreciate all your efforts on our behalf, and we'll be in to plan next year as soon as we decide on our next destination
Amazingly fun for the two of you!!! I'm so happy you had a great time and I'll be sure to share your valuable feedback with my co-workers and clients. Thank you again for your support!! Love & Blessing ~ Cheri
Pete and Jeani's Grand European Vacation
You two make if fun!! Thank you!
Cheri Knows the Travel Business
Getting to know you has been my pleasure!! The beauty of my job is not only helping you to arrange wonderful vacations, but to obtain great a friendships! I'm blessed!
The best agent ever
Dear GRT, Thank you so much!! Working with you and your family has been a delight. I always look forward to the next opportunity to hear your voice with a sunny smile and assist with your next adventure!! Love, Cheri
Beautiful Resort.
Thank you ...it's fun process, which I enjoy!
Enjoyed the Rocky Mountaineer
Your are most welcome and Thank You for all your Valuable Feedback on our Rocky Mountaineer Adventure! Best Wishes ~ Cheri
"No Problem Maun"
We have booked a cruise to Alaska and most recently an all-inclusive stay to Sandals Negril, Jamaica through her and both times have felt very confident that she had our best interest at heart.
You two are awesome to work with as well...thank you so much for your kind words. I love it when it all comes together and you have a fabulous vacation!! Love & Blessing ~ Cheri
Great trip to Italy !
So happy to know you had a great time in Italy with Insight Vacations!! They truly do have amazing Tour Directors! Thank you for your kind words and I'll look forward to hearing from you soon, for your next adventure!!
A Wonderful Cruise!!
Just wanted you to know that we completly enjoyed our cruise on the Ruby Princess to Mexico. The trip was flawless from the airport pick up to the ship and return at the end of the cruise.
We enjoyed all the on board amenities. The food and entertainment were excellent. The Princess staff could not have been more friendly or attentive.
We took advantage of shore excursions at each port of call. Whale watching in Cabo was our favorite!
All in all, it was such a wonderful trip that we became engaged while in Mazatlan! We will certainly another cruise on the Princess line. Thank you so much for putting this trip together for us.
Rich and Connie
That's great news... Congratulations!!! So happy for you both and glad you had a great time on your Princess Cruise. Cheers!
Italian Plans and Fun
She knows her stuff about getting people where they need to be at and on time to participate in the activities of a group. She works the time lines and air transports to accommodate this which we know is difficult to say the least.
We've already scheduled something else with Cheri and will probably schedule another. Having everything handy (telephone numbers in case of what ever) and names are great back ups.
She is the best we have ever experienced and made trip planning not scary.
It was a real pleasure to work with you and I'm happy to know it all went smoothly! I'm very fortunate to have wonderful clients like you!! It's always a pleasure to help create fun adventures...thank you! Cheri
An amazing trip
It's a pleasure to help with any questions you may have. No such thing as a silly question I say!! So glad you enjoyed your trip!! Love & Blessing ~ Cheri
Excellent trip
Sense of urgency, attention to detail and great follow through.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure to work with you as well. It is important to me, to know you are well cared for, when traveling abroad!! Love & Blessing ~ Cheri
Great trip
YEAH!!! Even though you hobbled, so glad you were able to enjoy Maui. You are such a pleasure to work with and glad I could be there for you! Until the next trip!! Thanks again!!
Early American History
Always a pleasure to work with you and create a stress free experience! Thank you!! Cheri
First trip to Europe
It't important to keep in touch and assist with any of your needs. Thank you for trusting in me! Best Wishes ~ Chero
Mediterranean Sea Cruise
Thank you...I truly appreciate your business! Cheri
First European experience
So glad to hear all went smooth! Thank you! Cheri
Image Tours
Thanks Sheri, we will see you again when we plan on another trip
That's great...thank you so much!! Kind regards, Cheri
Great Cruise
Hi Holly!! So glad to hear you all had a good time and I was able to be helpful planning your cruise vacation. Thank you!!! Cheri
Wonderful experience
Thank you Mary Kay! It was a pleasure to work with you and I look forward to helping you with many more adventures! Happy New Year!!
Cruises
Richard and Sandy Rathburn
Sun Lakes, Az.
It's always a joy to work with you two and see the wonderful artwork you return home with!! Thank you!
A great trip
Thank you!!
Romantic Rhine Cruise - Great sampling of Europe
It was a pleasure working with you and glad you enjoy your trip!! Thank you!! Cheri
Wonderful Cruise
Thank you Dawn! It was a joy to work with you too, even with your hectic schedule. That's what I'm here for...to take care of all your details and make it a hassle free experience, so you can enjoy your trip!! Thank you so much for your business, it is greatly appreciated!! Happy New Year!
Cruise
It's a joy to work with you and I love my job! THANK YOU!!!
One of our favorites !
Working with you is fun. ..Thanks for your business!!
Best Family Trip thus far
Glad you all enjoyed your Family Vacations! Now you have the hard part to decide on your next adventure! Thank you again for your business, it is greatly appreciated!!
If you’re thinking about traveling, call Cheri!
You are so very kind and it's a pleasure to work with you as well. Here's to many more adventures together!! Kind regards, Cheri
As close to Heaven as i got!!
It was a pleasure to work with you too!! Thank you again!!
European River Cruise
Cheri put together a European River Cruise that made us want to travel more and she has put together quite a few Big Cruises that have taken us to many places we never thought we would go.
Cheri has made traveling very easy.
So glad to hear I've made your travel experience fun and easy! Thank you for your kind words and look forward to many more adventures together!! Cheers, Cheri
Fabulous coastal beauty and many unique stops
Thank you Dolly for the kind words! It is a pleasure to work with you as well. Love & Blessing ~ Cheri
10 year anniversary cruise
Making sure that all travel plans work out to the best of my ability and being able to spot obstacles is what I look out for, to create an enjoyable experience. THANK YOU for putting your trust into me! I will always strive to create a wonderful experience for you!! Cheers!
Princess Cruise
We had a great trip. Everything went very smoothly. Thank you for all your help in organizing our vacation. We would definitely use your company again!
All the best,
Chris
Hi Chris! So happy you and your family had a great time in Alaska!! I hear you actually saw Mt. McKinley, which is so rare and very cool. I'll be sure to mention that going the end of May is still a favorite time to see Alaska. Thank you again for supporting you local Travel Agent!! Cheers!
Med.
Thank you for your feedback, it is a pleasure working with you!!
Our first cruise exceeded our expectations.
It was a true pleasure to work with you and I'm glad you all enjoyed your trip. It's clients like you, that make my job so enjoyable!! Best Wishes ~ Cheri
Most Recent Outstanding Trip Made to the Baltic
Dear Roger & Val...Thank you for your kind words!! It's is a joy to work with you and I'm happy to know you've been pleased with my services. I'm here for you!! Love & Blessings! Cheri
Great trip my family love it
in Cheri .
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure to work with you and your family...you are blessed!!
Alaskan Adventure
It's all about anticipating your needs and finding what best fits you! Thank you for your business...it was pleasure to work with you!
Great cruise
So great to hear you all had a awesome time!! Thank you!! Cheri
Life long dream to visit Tahiti
I am now moving back to northern Ca to start a new adventure in my new Shea Trilogy home in Rio Vista Ca in the Sacramento River Delta, but I will seek you out again for my next trip.
Sincerely, Bob B.
Hi Bob!! It was such a pleasure to work with both you and your sister and make a dream come true! It warms my heart to know you truly enjoyed your time in Tahiti is a magical place. Thank you and best wishes on your move!! Cheri
Kuddos to Cheri
So appreciative of what you do for your travelers. We're 2 hrs from getting to the ship & everything running smoothly because you anticipated everything like transportation to hotel & ship & more. We saw some sad situations & just wanted to say we see what you do!
THANKS
Hello KC & Lou...It's wonderful to hear from our clients and the importance a Travel Agent is to making your trip run smoothly. So glad to hear that all is going well. Thank you again for your kind words and acknowledgement!! Enjoy!!
Unbelievable trip!
It's such a joy to work with you and helping with all the details. So glad to know you loved your Tauck River Cruise. ..it's one of the best!! Until the next adventure!! Cheri
Wonders of the Maritimes and Scenic Cape Breton
It's always a pleasure to help arrange your vacations! Thank you!
Wonderful!
It was a pleasure to work with you and create a wonderful vacations. Thank you!!
far east cruise
Thank you again for your business!!
Our first cruise exceeded our expectations.
It was a true pleasure to work with you and I'm glad you all enjoyed your trip. It's clients like you, that make my job so enjoyable!! Best Wishes ~ Cheri
Always the best
Hello Kristin & Jeff, So happy to hear you enjoyed Scotland and all worked out on your return home with Delta. Thank you for you kind words!! It is always a pleasure to work with you!! Here's to many more adventures!! Cheri
Wonderful trip!
It was so fun to assist with your trip to Ireland, one of my favorite destinations! Let's make more fun adventures! Thank you!!
Cheri is the best agent we have ever used!
I highly recommend her, and we will continue to use her services for future trips. I cannot praise her highly enough!
Thank you for your kind words and high praise. I do love my job and hope to make your adventures more enjoyable!! Blessing ~ Cheri
We saw Mt. McKinley!!
We had a wonderful time in Alaska and we all appreciate everything you did to coordinate our various needs.
Our weather was beautiful and we got a great picture of Denali. All of our other excursions were really fun! As hoped, we saw humpbacks, orka, bald eagles, moose, and bear.
The food on the ship was ok, not great, but I've found that the case on most of the large ships we have sailed on. I can't help but compliment the youth center on the ship. If you have clients traveling with grandchildren, I recommend Princess to them.
Leigh
You know, it's been my experience that going the end of May seems to average better weather for Alaska. It happens to be my favorite time to go too. It also offer's many nature sightings and the natives are very friendly!! Thanks again for supporting me at El Sol Travel. Love & Blessings ~ Cheri
Vacation Memories
dependable and knowledgeable.
She goes the extra mile to get the best price for every portion of the trip,
including the travel insurance.
Our trips were stress free with flights and transfers very timely.
Cheri is a great travel agent and truly cares about her clients and wants them
to have a memorable travel experience.
Dear Sherri, What a pleasure it is to work with both you and David. Thank you for trusting in me...it means a lot to know I can help create a wonderful experience. Best Wishes, Cheri
USA Vacation by Rail
Never go on Amtrak again. Delayed, Ran out of food on the way back to
Chicago, only had burgers. Great tour Guide, bus driver, and nice hotels
Thank you for your help,
Vic and Mary Kay
Thank you so much for this valuable feedback. It seems that USA/ Amtrak can't compare to European Rail Travel. I'm so glad you enjoyed majority of your trip and created some wonderful memories. I'll be sure to share this info with my Rep, co-workers and other clients. Thank you again! Cheri
Cheri is our knowledgeable agent!
My wife and I have done quite a few cruises using EL SOL TRAVEL in the past and the main reason is because of Cheri Sigurdson who is our travel agent there. She is a great person to work with, she gets the best rates available, fills out all paperwork, including passport info and has baggage tags, transfers and folders ready to go. All we have to do is be at the airport on time. Cheri is just a very happy person to work with and be around plus very knowledgeable. Paul and Joanne Budrick
Cheri is the best!
We have used Cheri Sigurdson for 4 or 5 years as our travel agent and she is the best. This lady has taken care of us for all our travel needs and also our two daughters and friends. She makes sure that everything is correct and never complains about our changes. We always feel good when we turn our travel plans over to her. There is no other travel company that we will use. Sincerely, Ron and Barbara Cyr
High Marks to Cheri - All Aspects of Travel
My wife Susan and I have been using Cheri Sigurdson at El Sol Travel ever since we moved to Sun Lakes ten years ago. Without hesitation, Cheri has handled every one of our many excursions throughout the world with care and expertise. She is quite knowledgeable with every aspect of the travel business and it is reassuring to know that she looks out for the welfare of each and every client and always with a smile and an even disposition. I would not consider using anyone else for my (our) travel needs. I give Cheri high marks on all aspects related to travel and give her permission to use this endorsement as testimony to her competence and dedication. Regards, Michael and Susan Carter