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Travel Advisors
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| Ramona Holbrook Email: ramona@columbustvl.com
|  | Michael Holbrook Email: michael@columbustvl.com
My Recent Trips June 2011 - Ocho Rios and Montego Bay Jamaica, Sandals Royal Plantation, site inspections of Round Hill, Jamaica Inn, Goldeneye, Half Moon, Ritz Carlton Montego Bay, Sandals Montego Bay, Grande Riviera, Royal Caribean, Couples Tower Isle & Sans Souci June 2011 - Great Exuma, Bahamas, Sandals Emerald Bay April 2011 - Amsterdam, Netherlands, Hotel De L'Europe, site inspections of Intercontinental Amstel, Hotel Pulitzer. April 2011 - Madrid, Spain, Virtuoso International Symposium, Intercontinental Madrid; Site inspections of Hotel Villa Magna, Hotel AC Santo Mauro, Hotel Ritz Madrid, The Westin Palace April 2011 - Portugal, 5 Night Tour of Lisbon and surrounding areas, Ritz Four Seasons Lisbon, Lapa Palace, Convento Do Espinheira Dec 2010 - Seabourn Pride (Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, DaNang, Hanoi, Hong Kong) Fullerton Hotel Singapore, Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong June 2010 - Clayoquot Wilderness Resort May 2010 - Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Mumbai, India, Taj Mahal Hotel, Delhi, Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, Rambaugh Palace, Jaipur Taj Mahal Palace June 2010 - Regent Seven Seas Mariner Alaska Cruise with 5 night extension to Anchorage, Denali National Park and Fairbanks April 2010 - Seabourn Legend Mediterranean Cruise from Rome to Monte Carlo, Hassler Hotel in Rome, site inspections in Rome of Westin Excelsior, St. Regis, Portrait Suites, Rocco Forte Hotel de Russie, Intercontinental De La Ville, Hotel Eden, Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo, site inspections in Monte Carlo and the French Riviera of Grand-Hotel du Cap Ferrat, Hotel Royal Riviera, Chateau Eza, Chateau de la Chevre d'Or, Cap Estel, Hotel Hermitage, Hotel Metropole, Intercontinental Cannes, Palais de la Mediterranee
| | Paula Sasser Email: paula@columbustvl.com
Expert Bio With her first cruise in 2001 she realized her excitement in traveling and discovering new places. As her children grew up only one career path would satisfy this new passion for travel. She began her career as a Travel Advisor for Columbus Travel/Preferred Vacations in 2004. Her enthusiasm is apparent whether taking a personal vacation or planning a trip for her clients. Paula enjoys traveling in order to gain first hand knowledge by previewing the hotels and destinations you want to visit. Through the years she has also developed relationships with the best travel vendors throughout the world. She provides personalized hands on service at every step of your journey from the beginning to the “Bon Voyage” and beyond. Attention to detail and individualized planning allows you to relax and enjoy your vacations to the fullest. Her clients realize the value and integrity that Paula brings to the table and therefore she receives many referrals for her services. She is a Virtuoso accredited agent, a Princess Cruise Line “Commodore”, an Expert Plus for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and a Sandals Specialist. She has traveled throughout the Caribbean noting the individual personalities of each island. She and her Husband took a group to Alaska in 2010 on an inside passage cruise. She also had the opportunity to visit Germany last year to preview the Spas and Healing Resorts of Bavaria.
| .jpg) | Laura Schelling Email: laura@columbustvl.com
Interests & Specialties All-Inclusive Resorts, Honeymoons, Destination Weddings, Cruises, Europe/Mediterranean, Alaska, Ski Packages/US/Canada/Europe
Expert Bio Laura's educational background in Foreign Language and Culture and International Relations as well as a stint as an interpreter afforded Laura the opportunity to live in several countries before becoming a Travel Consultant over 20 years ago. Since becoming a Travel Professional Laura has developed a large and loyal clientele and has earned her CTA (Certified Travel Associate), ECC (Elite Cruise Counselor) and is a Destination Specialist for many countries. Laura was also selected as one of 100 finalists to be named Godmother to Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas. Over the years Laura has developed many relationships and connections with cruise lines and resorts which she doesn't hesitate to use on her client's behalf.
Laura enjoys traveling with her husband and 9 year old son.
My Recent Trips Alaska; Jamaica; Bahamas
|  | Sandra Shelton Email: sandra@columbustvl.com
Expert Bio Sandra has been employed with Columbus Travel over 16 years. She enjoys the friendships she has established through the years with her clients. She says, "My clients are more than business contacts. They become valued friends. I enjoy keeping in touch and sharing in their family joys and accomplishments. What better way to celebrate special moments and accomplishments than to plan a trip to reward oneself. You are making memories with your family and friends each time you travel." She believes "everyone deserves a great vacation. Why not contact a professional who has your best interest in mind to get the most out of travel?" Caribbean beach destinations are a favorite. Sandra has enjoyed visits to most of the Caribbean islands and enjoys sharing facts and suggesting activities for the different areas. Another one of her favorite destinations is the Mediterranean. She says “ everyone should experience Europe whether it’s for the beautiful architecture, history or just a travel adventure." Sandra appreciates the added value that she can offer their clients through Columbus Travel's association with VIRTUOSO and other special travel industry relationships. Her philosophy is "The world is a beautiful, fascinating place just waiting to be enjoyed."
| | Frances Boyce Email: frances@columbustvl.com
| | Courtney Carroll Email: courtney@pvactravel.com
Interests & Specialties Luxury Travel, Honeymoons & Destination Weddings, Family & Group Vacations
Expert Bio
Courtney began her career as a Vacation Specialist with Columbus Travel in 2005. After relocating to the Macon area, she spent some time teaching high school English. She credits her teaching experience with giving her the necessary tools for becoming a successful travel advisor. Her warm personality, effective communication and research skills, along with her excitement and passion for travel are just a few of her greatest qualities appreciated by her clients.
As a honeymoon and destination wedding specialist, Courtney travels to bridal shows across the Southeast, meeting and working closely with brides and grooms on planning their dream honeymoons and destination weddings. She enjoys helping others plan these special occasions and treats each one as if she is planning her own. Her knowledge and attention to detail makes the planning process easy and stress-free for her clients.
In addition to planning honeymoons and destination weddings, Courtney also enjoys helping families and groups plan their vacations. As a wife and mother of two children, she understands the needs of parents and children while traveling and is able to suggest ways to make this precious time less stressful for parents. She also knows the importance of spending quality time with a spouse, away from the daily stresses of life, and is able to recommend relaxing getaways desperately needed by today’s overworked parents. Whether planning a romantic getaway or a fun-filled vacation, Courtney always delivers excellent customer service and genuine care and concern for her clients. She is always excited to travel and enjoys educating and sharing this passion with others.
My Recent Trips Jamaica (Ocho Rios and Montego Bay) Las Vegas
| | Lindsey Epperly Email: Lindsey@pvactravel.com
Interests & Specialties Luxury Travel Specialist; Honeymoons and Couples Getaways; Exotic and Tropical Destinations (Caribbean, South Pacific, Central America)
Expert Bio
As the most well-traveled second grader in her class, Lindsey realized her passion for travel at a young age. Since then, she has gained a few years and experiences, eventually taking a full time position as a luxury travel consultant with Columbus Travel. Within her first year as a consultant, she was named to Travel Agent Magazine’s list of Top 30 Under 30 agents and began writing a monthly travel column for Southern Views Magazine.
As a luxury travel specialist, Lindsey is dedicated to planning truly unique vacations. She has put together detailed itineraries for couples seeking a romantic getaway in Thailand, student groups eager to explore the Google headquarters in Silicon Valley, families excited about their first European adventure together, and everywhere in between. No matter how large or small the trip, she goes above and beyond to make individuals feel comfortable and completely taken care of throughout their vacation.
In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys “testing out the products” by traveling the world and researching destinations, all of which she writes about on her personal travel blog, In Transit.
My Recent Trips A weeklong trip in French Polynesia, where she swam with sharks and rays in Moorea and stayed in luxurious overwater bungalows in Bora Bora; A two-week trip from California to Western Canada, including a coach tour through the Canadian Rockies, where she celebrated her birthday by walking on the Athabasca Glacier and spotting black bears in the wild.
| | Sallie Martin Email: salliemartin@hotmail.com
Interests & Specialties Luxury leisure travel, family groups, adventure travel, cruises, honeymoons and destination weddings
Expert Bio
Helping people plan unforgettable vacations has been Sallie’s passion for the past 30 years. Studying abroad for a semester in college she traveled to several countries in Europe. That experience ignited her love of travel. She has helped people go all over the world, and she specializes in helping discerning people get the most for their vacation dollar, whatever their budget may be. Sallie has travelled extensively, and has found that there is no substitute for first-hand experience to be able to best advise her clients. Taking a cruise is one of her favorite things to do. She can arrange pre and post cruise packages including guides and hotels . Her favorite cruise lines include Silverseas, Regent, Seabourn and Crystal. Her travel in the islands include: Jamaica, St. Thomas, St. John. St. Martin, British Virgin Islands, and Nassau. When advising her clients, she likes to suggest Virtuoso properties, if available, to get the preferred rates and many added perks and amenities for her clients.
Sallie loves planning group travel for families and organizations. She organized and led large ski groups for years all over the West : Aspen, Snowmass, Beaver Creek, Taos New Mexico, Park City , Deer Valley, Telluride and more. Because she is from a very large family herself she has organized several trips for her family, community organizations and others.
My Recent Trips Italy, Croatia, Greece, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, Ecuador, Galapagos, Costa Rica, Napa Valley, mission work in Liberia and Haiti
| | Clair Thayer Email: clair.thayer@jpthayer.com
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