Meet Our Staff

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!

Contact Cheryl via email -- click here.

Joan Leedy

Travel Specialist

Areas of Expertise: Adventure | Alaska | Caribbean | Cost Rica | Cruises | Europe - Cruises | Mexican Riviera | Tahiti |

Joan has been a travel counselor for 27 years, the past 18 years at 'Preferred Travel of Naples'.

She is experienced in individual and group travel planning by land or sea. She specializes in group cruises and tours for multigenerational family groups, reunions, business groups, and youth sports travel teams. Utilizing her skills for detail and organization, Joan ensures that her client's enjoy a successful and memorable travel experience.

Her travel experiences include cruises and tours to Europe, Tahiti, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean.

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Kris Tripp

Travel Specialist

Areas of Expertise: Adventure | All Inclusive | Caribbean | Central America | ClubMed | Cost Rica | Cruises - Canada | Cruises - Mexico | Europe - Cruises | Italy | Las Vegas | Luxury Cruises | Mexico | Spain |

Kris embraced the hospitality and travel industry nearly 25 years ago.

Her career began with the regional airlines, and then expanded to hotel and concierge experience. 'Preferred Travel' was only a natural transition and her love for travel inspired her to seek a position as a travel consultant. Her fine attention to detail, organization and her adventuresome spirit, will help you in planning your next dream vacation.

She handles travel arrangements of all types from cruising to land programs, as well as air, hotel and independent foreign travel. If you looking for a villa or private home rental, that is offered in many destinations contact me for details.

Destinations Traveled: Her specialty is Costa Rica, where she has traveled extensively over the last 4 years. This is truly an adventure destination! She is Certified as an I.C.T. Costa Rica Tourist Board Destination Specialist.

Countries and cities visited most recently: Chile, Ixtapa, Mexico, Italy, Spain, Prague, Jamaica, Caribbean Islands and Las Vegas.

She has cruised with most of the major cruise lines and stays current with all of the latest cruise line happenings.

Accreditations include:
Certified Italy Specialist, International Airlines Travel Agent Network, Member Crystal, Regent, Oceania, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Specialist, Club Med All-Inclusive Specialist

Contact Kris via email -- click here.