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Downtown Minneapolis

Renata - Manager

Carnival Cruise Specialist
Princess Cruises Certified Expert, Commodore
Experience: 21 years

Specialty: First-timers going to Europe and Spring Break
getaways for families.

Renata is not one to sit still for long and that is reflected in her choice of vacation spots. She loves anything outdoors including hiking, skiing, and backpacking, in addition to "high-energy"; destinations such as New York and the large cities of Europe. During her many travels, she's made many friends along the way who have become life-long pals and traveling companions.

Renata's advice:

1). Read up! Do your homework before you go to know a little about what you will see. It will spark your enthusiasm and make the trip more enjoyable because of your anticipation and realized expectations.

2). Pay attention to your belongings and pack for security. The best way to ruin a trip is to have a purse or wallet stolen.

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Mary

Experience: More than 30 years
Specialty: Europe

Mary has a passion for history and for that reason she loves traveling to Europe where there is a wealth of history and culture. In the past five years she's traveled to France, Great Britain and Italy and enjoyed the museums, gardens, and architecture of amazing places.

Mary's advice:
Take some time to learn about your destination, it makes the trip so much more meaningful.

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Roxanne

Experience: More than 10� years
Specialty: Mexico and Hawaii

Roxanne loves the glitz and glamour of New York City and Las Vegas, but also loves the desert southwest and the rich Indian history there. Her most recent trips have included Phoenix, New York City, Orlando and Las Vegas, in addition to a cruise on Princess Cruise Line to the Western Caribbean.

Roxanne�s advice:
If you�re looking for a great value in the winter months, look into traveling to Mexico.

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Eden Prairie

Starr - Manager

Princess Cruises Certified Expert, Commodore
Experience: More than 11 years

Starr is a busy mother of two, so is it any wonder she names Orlando, land of "endless fun and rides", as one of her favorite destinations? She also loves the ease of cruising-unpack once and see so many destinations. One of Starr's recent trips included Scotland and she instantly connected with the land and the people. "I felt like I had gone 'home'", she stated.

Starr's advice:
Keep in mind that the airlines are just the transportation to the vacation and bad weather is nothing but a minor inconvenience.

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Kristi

Experience: More than 14 years

Boating and going to the beach are two of Kristi's favorite pastimes so it's no surprise that she loves cruising and visiting Mexico and the Caribbean. She says of her recent western Caribbean Disney Cruise that it was absolutely amazing. "The ship, activities, service, staff, food, plus Disney's private island...it's magical!" Italy is another of her other favorite destinations. She says, "Italy is wonderful. The historic sights and culture are truly fabulous."

Kristi�s advice:
No matter what happens always make the best of things and have fun!

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Edina/Galleria

Carol - Manager

Specialty: Cruises and Disney World
Experience: 23 years

In the last five years, Carol has visited Cancun and the Riviera Maya, the Bahamas, Las Vegas, Universal Studios, Disneyland and Disney World and she has gone on a Disney Cruise. She said her favorite vacations are Disney Cruises because they're fun and magical for kids, Cancun because of the amazing blue water and white sand beaches, and Las Vegas for the excitement and great food.

Carol's advice:
Relax! Things go wrong and things go right. It's all part of traveling.

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Catherine

Experience: Catherine has been with AAA Travel for more than two years. She is a Carnival cruise specialist, Funjet specialist, Las Vegas Certified, Princess Cruises Certified Expert, Commodore, Cunard Commodore, and a College of Disney Knowledge Graduate.

Specialty: New York City, Walt Disney World, and Cancun

Catherine�s favorite destination is New York City because it has so many things to do and see. She also loves Boston because of its history, and the laid-back attitude and wonderful people of Hawaii.

Catherine's advice:
Value is different than price and the cheapest price does not mean the best value. People who pay for value rarely return dissatisfied.

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Debbie

Specialty: Cruising, Disney, and Europe
Experience: 14 years

Debbie sees travel as more than just getting on a plane an going somewhere. She truly sees it as an adventure. She says, �I love to travel anywhere. I am excited to meet new people, see new places, and observe how other people live.� Her most recent trips have been to Eastern Europe, Mexico, Florida, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. Debbie is also a Carnival cruise specialist.

Debbie's advice:
Enjoy the differences of where you are traveling to and appreciate others.

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Group Travel Specialist

Lori

Specialty: Women�s Travel Club, North American Rail Travel Specialist, Carnival Cruise Specialist, Princess Cruises Specialist - Commodore, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Specialist, travel gadget specialist.

Experience: More than 14 years in the travel industry. She has worked many years as a tour developer and has escorted multiple tours by train and motorcoach.

Lori�s trips have taken her all across the USA and Canada. She encourages travelers to discover and appreciate the beauty and history of North America. Don�t discount the back roads and small towns as everywhere you look offers � maybe not a �wow� factor- but a sense of pride and contentment. You can see these things from a moving train or motorcoach.

Lori's advice:
Try an escorted or motorcoach tour. Tours these days offer more flexibility and free time. The best advantage is the people you get to know while traveling together.

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Maple Grove

Kate - Manager

Specialty: Cruising, Disney, and Europe
Experience: 32 years

Over her 32 years in the travel industry, Kate has traveled extensively throughout the continents of Europe and North America, as well as Asia, Africa and South America. Her most recent trips have included Jamaica, the Canadian Rockies and Riviera Maya and Cozumel in Mexico. She said she loves traveling to Mexico because the people are gracious and the history is fascinating - plus you can't beat the sunny, white sand beaches there. If you're thinking of a trip south of the equator, Kate says that New Zealand is wonderful. "The country is beautiful and clean, the people are friendly and love Americans."

Kate's advice:
I highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your vacation in case of unexpected emergencies. Having peace of mind is priceless!

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Xanthe

Specialty: Hailing from Australia, "Down Under" is closest to my heart!

Experience: More than 11 years/Princess Cruises Certified Expert, Cunard Cruise Line Commodore

For the best scenery, Xanthe says head to Hawaii. The lush landscape is breathtaking and the fresh floral air is unforgettable - it's paradise for the senses! If you're looking for fun in the sun, Mexico is the place to be. Fantastic beaches and a lot of sunshine will have you forgetting work in no time.

Xanthe's advice:
Take advantage of an escorted tour. It's a great value, and you can travel relaxed and hassle free, knowing that all the details are taken care of for you.

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Minnetonka/Ridge Square

Sherri - Manager

Specialty: Alaska, Riviera Maya and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, Jamaica and Grand Cayman in the Caribbean, Disney, and cruising

Experience: Sherri has been working with travel clients for more than 20 years. She has earned her Princess Cruises Certified Expert, Commodore status and is a Carnival cruise specialist. Sherri is also an expert on destination weddings, Alaska, Cancun, and Marriott Hotels, among others.

Sherri's advice:
Travel is one of the best ways to spend quality time with your family. It is a great opportunity to step outside the box and try things you would not have the chance to do while at home. We recently did a dog-sledding trip with the kids and it is something we will never forget.

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Ellen

Experience: More than 27 years

Specialty: Hawaii, Europe, Washington D.C. and Eastern Mexico are some of the destinations Ellen lists as her favorites. Europe and Washington D.C. for their rich history, Hawaii and Mexico for the beautiful beaches, relaxed atmosphere and fun things to do.

Ellen's advice:
Be an open-minded traveler. Not many things in life are guaranteed and this is especially true when it comes to traveling. There are so many situations that can alter your travel plans; weather, mechanical problems, road conditions, illness, etc. You have to be open to the fact that these things happen and try to make the best of it rather than letting it ruin your vacation.

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St. Louis Park

Linda - Manager

Specialty: Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, Family travel, Disney
Experience: 30 Years

Travel is an adventure and there is a big world to see and enjoy - Linda enjoys finding the best vacation destination at the best value to make your vacation everything you hoped for. Although Beach vacations are a favorite of Linda�s because of the relaxation and sunshine, she loves visiting places like Europe for the rich culture and endless sightseeing options. Her favorite trip to date was an African Safari in Kenya and Tanzania.

Linda's advice:
"Go and see it all. You never know when you are going to get back to your destination, so see as much as you possibly can while you are there."

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Charlene

Specialty: Europe, Alaska, and cruises
Experience: 25 years.

Charlene has traveled so much, it would almost be easier to list the destinations she has not visited! Charlene loves to cruise and has been on 40 voyages all over the world. She especially loves the smaller ships and recently crossed both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in the same year.

Her favorite destinations however, include mountains and majestic scenery. She especially enjoyed Scotland, Wales, The Alps, Norway, China, Iceland, and Alaska. In addition, she loves history and finds herself returning to the great castles and walled cities of Europe.

Charlene's advice:
"Book early! The prices are generally better and you can get what you want, rather than what is left over."

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Todd

Specialty: The Caribbean, Central and Southern Europe, and Rail travel. Todd is also Certified Las Vegas specialist

Experience: In the past few years Todd has been on a Caribbean cruise and has visited San Francisco, Palm Springs, Las Vegas and Europe. He loves Paris for its rich culture and wonderful food but he says the most spectacular place he's ever visited is Rio de Janeiro for its amazing beaches and continuous buzz of energy.

Todd's advice:
"Stop, look and listen. Wherever you are, soak in the sights and sounds."

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Yvonne

Specialty: Warm weather destinations, cruises, Disney, and family vacations

Experience: Yvonne's favorite destinations include Mexico, Florida, and Hawaii for their value, great weather, and family-friendliness. She is a graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge. Yvonne loves the outdoors, rollerblading, biking, softball, fishing, hiking, and of course, traveling.

Yvonne's advice:
"Take care of as many details as you can ahead of time so there are no surprises when you arrive at your destination."

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Cynthia

Specialty: Europe tours, cruises including river and expedition cruises and exotic travel to Africa, China and around the world.

Experience: Cynthia has traveled many times to Europe, including, Russia, Baltic Countries, Israel and Egypt. She has also cruised many times to the Caribbean, Panama Canal and Eastern Mediterranean. Cynthia is a Princess Cruise Commodore Specialist, Norwegian Coastal Voyages (Hurtigruten) specialist and Disney College of Knowledge graduate.

Cynthia's advice:
"Read all you can about the history and culture of where you are visiting. Pack light and enjoy your journey."

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Susan

Specialty: Disney, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C.

Experience: Susan has worked for AAA Travel at the St. Louis Park office for 3 years. She started out helping members plan road trips and now is a full service travel agent and can assist with worldwide reservations. Susan has extensive domestic travel experience as she has visited 40 states. She has been to Hawaii multiple times, including a cruise around the Hawaiian Islands. Susan has also been on a Safari in Tanzania.

Susan's advice:
"Go and see it all. You never know when you are going to get back to your destination, so see as much as you possibly can while you are there."

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