My job is to ensure you have an unforgettable vacation!

Yes, I am a travel agent. Since the age of 7, it was what I knew I was destined for.. I went to travel school when I was 19, and have been in the industry for now over 20 years, and have seen many changes and survived many challenges. I am used to hearing, on a daily basis - 'Travel Agent? They still exist? I thought they had vanished with the internet' ...Well, I am here to tell you that YES, we still exist. I consider myself a young dinosaur, in some ways. It's all about survival of the fittest, and adapting to the ever-changing needs of you -the consumer, the traveler. The internet is a great resource for information, and sometimes does beat my price. But I am a firm believer in the value of the personal touch, and of the importance of dealing with a HUMAN, who cares about YOU, and your vacation. I make a personal investment in ensuring your vacation not only goes as smoothly as possible, but will try to exceed your expectations. I am your advocate!

Here's a recent article from the LA Times, which reaffirms that Travel Agents are relevant, and we really are as busy as ever!

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-travel-agents-are-making-a-comeback-20140905-story.html


It's not all glitz and glam as it may seem on the outside, there's MUCH behind the scenes that goes on that clients may never know about as I deal with vendors changing hotels, getting the right seat assignments, or airline price increases, rail or airline strikes, inclement weather- hurricanes, volcanoes, tsunamis, political demonstrations, riots, wars, ETC....I don't make a zillion dollars, or a million, or anywhere NEAR that, but it is my passion - to help people fulfill their dreams and to take care of all the details of things that CAN go awry with a vacation.





And of course I am now so blessed to be able to work in the beautiful city of Santa Cruz, so close to the beach! Where I can walk around the vibrant Pacific Ave on my lunch, or take a short drive down to the ocean and watch the surfers! Life is good. =)

Experience THE Montréal cruise product - I made it on this video!

This is a pic of me and some of my good clients here at Segale. They come in my office, and we laugh, laugh and LAUGH! It's clients like them that make my job so much fun and enjoyable! 

August 16, 2012

Here it is now...2 years later, and this is now my THIRD post on this blog!! Much has happened within these past 2 years...As of October 2012, I now work at Segale Travel Service, with my own private office, and an amazing group of co-workers, boss and very possibly the best working environment I have ever experienced! We are all working on creating blogs, social media with FB, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc..and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to refine my skills and increase my knowledge with the support of this group.

Here's the link to our Segale Travel FB page:

www.facebook.com/segaletravel

And the link to the Segale Travel Twitter account:

www.twitter.com/segaletravel

Our sign at 2321 W March Lane, Stockton, CA



I have been very fortunate to maintain my Aussie Specialist status, and have been working on sending people to Australia for the Total Solar Eclipse in Queensland November 14, 2012.

Here's the link to my personal FB travel page:

www.facebook.com/travelbykristi

And the link to my twitter account:

www.twitter.com/travelbykristi

Please contact me with any questions you have..I will be posting on a more regular basis and using this as an informational blog about my clients vacations, and more...

One year Later - SECOND Blog post..hmm

Let me start by saying I tried a few times to 'find' the blog I had started, but couldnt..And today - voila, like magic, I find it. =)

Where has this past year gone?? Today is August 31, 2011, the very last day of what many consider to be the summer months..kids are back in school, temperatures generally begin to drop, and leaves begin to fall.  During this last year, I have thoroughly enjoyed diving head first back into my true profession and calling--being a full time retail travel agent.  I have had the pleasure of sending people to Mexico, Hawaii, Canada, Alaska, Tahiti--planning some Dream Vacations and Honeymoons..I am very blessed to have landed here at Woodland Travel, an agency that has been around since 1969, and has sustained and thrived in this tight, quaint community of Woodland. The people--my co-workers, and the clients, have welcomed me with open arms over this past year. I am so very grateful to be here! 

Here it goes...

Wouldn't you love to be laying in a hammock in Kauai?  

I've been told, 'you should post a travel blog'...Well here it is! It's a start, and ya gotta start somewhere....Not sure what to write at the moment, but it will be about my love and passion for travel..that much I do know..I plan on writing about my life travels thus far and my aspirations for future travels..Hope you will enjoy!