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We are travel advisors. We offer our expertise, resources and knowledge from the planning process to your return home. The world is waiting and we're here to help you Explore it! We have the contacts and resources to help you design your perfect vacation.

Welcome to Travel Central

Meet Our Travel Advisors

As highly-trained, knowledgeable travel experts, we have one objective — to create, design and implement a travel experience for you that will meet and exceed your every expectation. The world is waiting and we're here to help you explore it. To view all Travel Advisor profiles, click here

Erin Majorie
Alaska · Family Vacations · Great Britain · Ireland
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Sue Aultman
Alaska · Cruises · Great Britain · Groups
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Jerry Wetzel
Alaska · Disney World · Family Vacations · Globus Journeys
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Marion Coon
Azamara · Cruises · Insight Vacations · River Cruises
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Shelley Burrell
Active & Adventure Travel · Costa Rica · Hawaii · Sun & Fun
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Lynda Marshall
American River Cruises · Cruises · Groups · New York City
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Judy Appel
Alaska · Canada · Cruises · River Cruises
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Maryanne Fender
Alaska · American River Cruises · Cruises · River Cruises
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Laura Marchese
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Cathy Gaffney
Canada · Cruises · Groups · Mexico
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Linda Hannan
Cruises · Dominican Republic · Groups · Mexico
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Leatta Perdue
Abercrombie & Kent · Belmond · Culinary Travel · Luxury
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Mary Perricone
Cruises · Groups · Israel · River Cruises
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Rose Boudreaux
Italy · Luxury · River Cruises · Spain
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Allison Musso
Family Vacations · Great Britain · Hawaii · Ireland
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Courtney Abramovitz
Active & Adventure Travel · Luxury · River Cruises · Sun & Fun
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Melinda Bourgeois
Active & Adventure Travel
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Exclusive Group Vacations

Join a Journey with a Travel Central Advisor!  These are vacations we've meticulously planned for ourselves, and we invite you to join the adventure! It's a wonderful opportunity to travel with familiar faces while enjoying exceptional value and exclusive perks. Curious about other destinations? Click here to explore more.

Northern Lights in Norway, Sweden, Finland
March 6 - 18, 2025
Delta of Scandinavia
Hosted by Melinda Bourgeois
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12 Days
Captivating Rhine Cruise
May 29 - June 5, 2025
AmaWaterways
Hosted by Sue Aultman
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7 Days
Alaska Fjords & Canadian Inside Passage
June 6 - 13, 2025
Seabourn Cruise Line
Hosted by Leatta Perdue
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7 Days
Iconic Mediterranean Adventure on Oceania!
June 9 - 16, 2025
Oceania Marina
Hosted by Erin Majorie
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7 Days
Northern Europe Adventure
July 13 - 24, 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line
Hosted by Allison Musso
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11 Days
7-night Active & Discovery on the Rhône
July 22 - 29, 2025
Avalon River Cruises
Hosted by Rose Boudreaux
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7 Days
Spiritual Highlights of Italy with a Medjugorje Extension
October 6 - 16, 2025
Globus
Hosted by Mary Perricone
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10 Days
Magnificent Rivers of Europe
November 7 - 22, 2025
Avalon Waterways
Hosted by Leatta Perdue
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15 Days
Hong Kong to Singapore
November 9 - 23, 2025
Holland America
Hosted by Melinda Bourgeois
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14 Days
Flavors of Portugal & Spain
May 16 - 23, 2026
AmaWaterways
Hosted by Sue Aultman
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7 Days
28-Day Scandinavian Solar Eclipse with Greenland and Scotland
July 25 - August 22, 2026
Holland America
Hosted by Maryanne Fender
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28 Days

Travel Talks & Events

Travel Central hosts Virtual and In-Person Travel Talks featuring our favorite destinations and hosted vacations. Our hope is to pique your interest, explore new destinations with you, so when you’re ready to explore the world, you will get the most out of your experience! .

Thu, Jan 09, 2025 05:15 PM CST

Travel Agent - Explore the Opportunities!

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Tue, Jan 14, 2025 04:00 PM CST

28-night Scandinavian Solar Eclipse With Greenland & Scotland Cruise

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Tue, Jan 21, 2025 04:00 PM CST

Spiritual Highlights of Italy

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Travel Blog

Travel Central keeps you up to date on the latest trends and news of the travel industry. 
Explore our blog below for travel tips, vacation ideas, and more! View our travel blog. 

Destinations & Experiences

As highly-trained, knowledgeable travel experts, we have one objective — to create, design and implement a travel experience for you that will meet and exceed your every expectation. The world is waiting and we're here to help you explore it.

View a larger list of Destinations for inspiration. 

Alaska
Breathtaking scenery, gleaming glaciers, abundant wildlife, and Native American culture are only a few of the spectacular att
Australia
Discover Australia’s unique destinations, from the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef to the Red Centre’s glowing Ulu
Croatia
Cruises
Culinary Travel
With our seasoned expertise, we can craft a one-of-kind immersive culinary experience.
Dominican Republic
Breathtaking coastlines and lush green fairways. The #1 destination for golf in the Caribbean
Family Vacations
Travel the World with your Family
Florida Keys & Key West
Some of the world's best fishing & diving, a thriving art & music scene, an incredible variety of restaurants & bars.

REVIEWS

"I have worked with Laura Marchese and Travel Central for over 10 years to handle all our travel arrangements. She is knowledgeable and experienced in every aspect of travel, not only in the day to day travel arrangements but she has also stepped in and solved problems for us quickly and effectively. I would not consider using anyone else for all my travel needs. She is one of those jewels who makes life better."
— Sandra Herman
Flight Check-In
Flight Check-In
Cruise Check-In
Cruise Check-In
Sightseeing & Excursions
Sightseeing & Excursions
Safe Travels
Safe Travels
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance
Packing Tips
Packing Tips

Why Use a Travel Advisor

Your travel advisor is dedicated to you, will answer questions, customize vacations, monitor prices, schedule or itinerary changes, and always provide you with valuable information for your vacation. Our travel advisors save you time by saving you from fruitless and frustrating internet searches; and make sure your travel dollars are handled with the very best of care by well-vetted, financially secure travel partners.

Vacation

Here are just a few ways we can ease the process of planning your next vacation:

  1. We Get to Know You – Unlike the average travel booking website or automated phone system, we will take the time to get to know you and your family, making sure your vacation is perfectly tailored to your needs. As experts, we can offer you knowledge and firsthand experience, but just as importantly, you will enjoy our exclusive offers and the satisfaction of getting the best value for your vacation. No cookie-cutter, run-of-the-mill travel package, we will craft the perfect, customized vacation for you.
  2. We Are Your Travel Advocate – As your advocate, we not only know your preferences before you go, but have the know-how to anticipate your needs, solve problems while you’re traveling and be here for you on your return.  We watch over every part of the trip, from juggling flight snafus, entry requirements and other hiccups.  We also help when plans change for all the right reasons like extending your stay. Trusting a travel advisor on your trip is critical, as they are there to advise you, and that’s exactly what we do. We advise and share recommendations. This is an investment and not an expense. Our expertise is used to your advantage.
  3. We Use Our Resources and Connections:  Thanks to our worldwide partnerships, we can create that one-of-a-kind travel experience just for you. We can give you access to exclusive perks only available through us.
Do you have to have a big budget to work with a Travel Advisor? 

The short answer is… No. If you consider travel an investment in life and you value the experiences and memories that travel brings, then you will find great value in working with a travel advisor. This investment gains you access to potential upgrades, credits, amenities and a richer experience.