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Trisha Rathke

We are here for you

March 16, 2020 //  by Trisha Rathke

To our VIP Clients, By now you have no doubt you are feeling the stress and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. We have been working around the clock for weeks, in an ever-changing environment, to keep our clients calm, change or cancel their trips as needed and offer advice on the best ways to proceed. A common …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: coronavirus, covid-19, dontcancelpostpone, luxury travel, luxury vacation, travel, travel agent, travel assistance, travel insurance, virtuoso

Learn About Mary Beth

Welcome to our newest Travel Designer Mary Beth Walden

February 25, 2020 //  by Trisha Rathke

Mary Beth grew up in Raleigh, NC and she and her husband, Michael have raised their two daughters, Mary Kate and Julia, in Apex.  Having been a client of VIP Travel Designs in the past, Mary Beth is excited to join the VIP Travel Designs Team.  “The level of customization and service VIP provides has made me want to …

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Your Safety Is Our Priority

February 25, 2020 //  by Trisha Rathke

Travel is truly what I live for. International travel is not only my livelihood but also the livelihood for the 4 staff members at VIP Travel Designs. The most important thing that we do every single day is take care of our families and our traveling clients. Our clients are family to us. While travel has always created …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: coronavirus, covid-19, international travel, travel agent, travel assistance, travel insurance

Happy Holidays!

December 25, 2019 //  by Trisha Rathke

   I can not believe that we are at the end of the year already.  Actually the end of a DECADE!  Time is just slipping away.  This makes me think that in just a few short months I will have my first born leaving us to go off to college.  We are so grateful that over …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: holiday travel, luxury, luxury travel, paris, thank you, travel, travel agent, vip, vip travel designs

Why choose cruising?

October 10, 2019 //  by Trisha Rathke

There is something naturally relaxing about cruising. Maybe it’s the soothing sounds of the ship gliding through the open sea. Or maybe it is the gradual change of scenery as you sit and enjoy a nice glass of wine. Personally for me it is all of the above, and then some. I love watching the …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: cruise, crystal cruises, cunard, is cruising safe, luxury, luxury cruise, luxury travel, ocean cruise, river cruise, royal caribbean, seabourn, silverseas, travel advise, travel agent, travel tips, uniworld, viking, virtuoso travel

Why You Should Purchase Travel Protection Insurance EVERY Time

October 10, 2019 //  by Trisha Rathke

There are 2 main reasons you need third-party insurance: Cancellation Medical coverage Most people only think about travel insurance covering them if they have to cancel their trip. And many will say, “We are going on this trip no matter what so we don’t need insurance.” But we all know things happen.  In this case, …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: coronavirus, covid-19, luxury travel, travel advise, travel agent, travel insurance, travel protection, travel tips, vacation, virtuoso, virtuoso travel

Introducing Our New Client Care Manager Katie Lowell

September 24, 2019 //  by Trisha Rathke

Hello fellow travelers!  My name is Katie Lowell and I recently started assisting Trisha with all the wonderful vacations she’s designing.  I have a husband and two sons, ages 16 and 18, and am re-entering working life after raising the family (including the husband)!  In my free time I enjoy volunteering with youth at church, …

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5 Quick Tips To A Smooth Vacation

September 24, 2019 //  by Trisha Rathke

5 Quick Tips to a Smooth Vacation Be Flexible – I always plan for delays and try not to get upset if things go wrong. Patience is extremely important when traveling!  You will laugh about these snafus later.  Make A List – About a week or so before each trip, I make a list of items I don’t want to …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: international travel, luxury, luxury travel, travel, travel agent, travel tips, vacation, virtuoso travel

Last Minute Getaway Ideas

September 6, 2019 //  by Trisha Rathke

European Cruise Markets River Cruise Just announced – Last minute specials for 2019 River Cruises including FREE or Reduced Airfare, 2 for 1 Cruise Fares, and more.  What a Magical way to spend the Holidays!Contact VIP Travel Designs for a free quote & spend the holidays gliding through Europe.

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Category: Newsletter Post, UncategorizedTag: amawaterways, europe, luxury, luxury travel, river cruise, travel agent, uniworld, viking river, virtuoso

Happy Fall

September 6, 2019 //  by Trisha Rathke

I know, I know.  It isn’t quite Fall yet.  But, in my mind once the kids go back to school and Labor Day is behind us, it is time to bust out the pumpkin and apple candles and put up the Autumn Decor.  Anyone else feel that way?  Something else magically happens in September here at …

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Category: Newsletter Post, UncategorizedTag: fall, fall break, holiday travel, luxury travel, thanksgiving, travel, travel agent, vacation, virtuoso, virtuoso travel

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