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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Annie Charkalis

Travel Specialist

Areas of Expertise:

Annie's great love of travel, people and customer service has found her a wonderful home at 'Preferred Travel of Naples'.

Busy pursuing her career in the worldwide hospitality industry for more than twenty years, she has professionally made many friends and personal contacts with wonderful clients and avid travelers all over the world.

After planning numerous exciting vacations for clients and family members, Annie was driven to make her dream a reality, and pursue the excitement of travel and fabulous destinations. With travel to almost all 50 states, Annie has a particular love of our National Park System. Having knowledge of Napa Valley, Carmel, Big Sur and other areas along the Pacific Coast Highway, these areas are of special interest to her.

Her extensive travels have taken her to the beautiful European countries such as Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Greece. Also, some of her best experiences have been to some of the most beautiful islands of the Caribbean, as well as the country of Mexico.

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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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Patricia Classen

Travel Specialist

Areas of Expertise: Adventure | Africa | Alaska | Antarctica | Asia | Australia | Bahamas | Bermuda | British Isles | Cruises | Europe | Europe - Central | Europe - Cruises | Europe - Western | Great Britain | Luxury Cruises | Mediterranean | Saudi Arabia | Scotland | South America |

Pat has 16 years experience as a travel consultant with 'Preferred Travel'.

She has also volunteered in her community for 8 years as a 'Naples Community Hospital' volunteer, and has taken cherished friends to many U.S. destinations as well as Caribbean Cruises.

As President of the 'Naples Chapter of the Circumnavigators Club', Pat has escorted groups around the world on several occasions.

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Valerie Cooper, CTA

Travel Specialist

Areas of Expertise: Hawaii | Luxury Cruises |

With over a decade as a flight attendant for a major American airline, Valerie's passion for travel and the travel industry as a whole is unsurpassed. Her ability and skill to research the best of the best has lead her repeatedly to win/win situations again and again. She has a strong interest and growing expertise in theme-based travel such as culinary cruises, family reunions, and church group travel. She has always enjoyed meeting new people and exploring new places.

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