Esther Alvarez

Travel Consultant

Areas of Expertise: Caribbean | Europe | South America |

Born and raised in Venezuela, Esther began her travel career in 1980 at one of the most prestigious travel agencies in Caracas, Venezuela before relocating to Naples, Florida in 1993. Esther is very involved in the Spanish Community in Naples, writing in the D'Latinos Magazine and appearing on the D'Latino television show.

With Esther's vast knowledge of Venezuela, South America, the Caribbean and Spain, she can provide you with local history, language and customs to help you have a very memorable holiday. Esther is an expert in arranging custom itineraries to paradors in Spain, chateaus in France, and river cruises throughout Europe. Her favorite historic Parador is in Santiago de Compostela, "Hostal Los Reyes Catolicos", considered to be the oldest and most luxurious hotels in the world.

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Manfred Baehr

European Specialist

Areas of Expertise: Business Travel | Cruises | Europe | Europe - Central | Europe - Cruises | Europe - Western | Family | Luxury Cruises | Mediterranean | Sport |

Manfred's career has encompassed a combination of wonderful travel agencies, tour operators and airlines. He has traveled very extensively throughout the world, and has specialized in planning tours and vacations to nearly every country in Europe. Manfred's clients value his expertise, wealth of insider information and numerous industry resources.

Manfred's greatest skill is creating individual and group custom itineraries. Born and raised just north of Frankfurt, Germany, Manfred has traveled extensively throughout the world. He has skillfully executed travel for groups of 50 to 1800 including pharmaceutical and healthcare conferences, sporting and musical events with particular attention to important details.

Manfred can plan your tour of Germany, Spain, France, Italy or England. Allow him to help you plan a glorious drive through the beautiful countryside of Ireland, Norway or Poland. Leisurely cruise the Rhine, the Moselle, the Danube, the Rhone, the Volga, or the Norway coast. Visit Europe's historical cities of London, Paris, Rome, Florence or Prague. Manfred, with his valuable resources, knowledge and passion for arranging custom European packages, will help you to see, feel and experience the world at its best!

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Diane Becker

Cruise Specialist

Areas of Expertise: Bahamas | Caribbean | Cruises | Cruises - Canada | Europe - Cruises |

For over 25 years, Diane has been selling and delivering specialized cruises to a wide variety of upscale travel destinations. She will put together a collection of worldwide destinations customized to enhance your travel experience.

Diane takes pride in having cruised to The Mediterranean, The Mexican Riviera, Canada, New England, and the Panama Canal. Also, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the beautiful eastern, western and the southern caribbean islands.

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Margo Buttino, CTA, DS

Senior Travel Specialist

Areas of Expertise: Europe - Western | Italy | South Pacific |

Margo has been affiliated with the travel industry for 39 years and joined 'Preferred Travel' in January 2005.

She has her CTA (Certified Travel Associate) and DS (Destination Specialist) in the South Pacific.

Margo's travel expertise is in Western Europe where she has traveled extensively both by land and by sea. Her specialty is planning trips to Italy.

Margo loves to cruise and has experienced many ships in the following destinations: Caribbean, Alaska, Mediterranean, Greek Isles, Australia/New Zealand and the Danube River.

She is familiar with all facets of travel, from airline tickets to individual customized itineraries, including hotel, car, rail, and sightseeing.

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Cheryl Chegwidden, CTA

Senior Travel Specialist

Areas of Expertise: Adventure | Africa | Alaska | All Inclusive | Australia | Canada | Caribbean | Central America | China | ClubMed | Cost Rica | Cruises | Cruises - Canada | Cruises - Mexico | Disney | Egypt | Europe | Europe - Central | Europe - Cruises | Europe - Western | Family | Great Britain | Greece | Greek Isles | Hawaii | Honeymoon | Hong Kong | Ireland | Italy | Luxury Cruises | Mediterranean | Mexico | Mexican Riviera | New Zealand | Pacific | Safaris | Scandinavia | Scotland | Ski Trips | South America | South Pacific | Spain | Sport | Tahiti | Thailand |

Cheryl has been in the Travel Industry since 1991. She has been fortunate enough to have lived iand experienced Southern Africa extensively.

She is familiar with all aspects of the travel industry, from tours and cruises to custom designed independent travel.

Cheryl is an avid adventure traveler and has spent time traveling Southern Africa, (Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa), England, France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Thailand, United States, Alaska, Bahamas and the Caribbean.

She has received her CTA (Certified Travel Agent) and DS (Destination Specialist) designations for the South Pacific and Adventure Travel from ICTA.

Cheryl has also been recognized by 'Travel + Leisure' magazine's 'A-List' of top travel agents in 2002. She strives towards providing her clients with the ultimate travel experience!

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Donna Christensen, CTA, DS

Senior Travel Consultant

Areas of Expertise: Adventure | Africa | Cruises | Europe - Central | Europe - Western | Luxury Cruises | Mediterranean |

With over 15 years in the travel industry, Donna enjoys learning about the people, history, culture, food and wine of every new destination. She is an expert who will work out all the details of a flawless journey. Applauded as a Private Jet Specialist by 'Travel + Leisure' Magazine, Donna has been awarded the title of super agent for an exceptional 5 years in a row! Her Private Jet expeditions have taken her to France , Italy , England , Spain , Tunisia , Ethiopia , Tanzania and Malta .

Donna has also experienced some of the finest luxury cruises to the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Mexico , Asia and the Baltic. She has also thoroughly enjoyed the rewarding experience of river cruising in Europe along the scenic inland waterways of many quaint towns and villages.

Her accreditations include CTA (Certified Travel Associate), Private Jet Specialist and she is a DS (Destination Specialist) in France , the South Pacific and western Europe.

Special Interests: Private Jet Tours, Grand World Voyages, Luxury Cruising, African Safaris, Central and Western Europe, and the Mediterranean . Also, she enjoys planning family and adventure travel.

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