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Total Experience Travel is an independent travel agent servicing North Carolina and Virginia. Owner and travel enthusiast Chris Rakes is an all-inclusive luxury expert and honeymoon specialist you can trust to arrange your dream honeymoon. She loves working with engaged couples, and trains constantly, travels consistently, and listens to her clients' feedback all year long to better serve you. See what her other clients have to say both here and online!

Services Offered

Total Experience Travel will plan every facet of your honeymoon, allowing you time to relax and look forward to your big vacation. As an experienced travel professional, Chris understands quality and value. She also knows that budget permitting, better service is worth every penny. Chris is with you from research through return, making her experienced recommendations, collaborating with you, and taking care of all the details. Ultimately, she will provide you with a seamless itinerary for your honeymoon. All you and your partner have to do is relax and enjoy!

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Frequently asked questions

What types of travel do you specialize in?

Honeymoons
Luxury Trips

What destinations do you specialize in?

Caribbean
Hawaii
Mexico
Pacific Islands

What travel services do you provide?

Emergency Assistance
Travel Insurance

Reviews of Total Experience Travel

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Hannah Sent on 01/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Honeymoon Help

Christine was super helped when my fiancé and I were too bogged down to plan our honeymoon. She took our input and responded very quickly with multiple options for us to look over. Thanks so much!
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Matt Sent on 09/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Mrs. Rakes was very helpful and knowledgeable about locations, options, and additional places to stay and things to do!

Christine Rakes was extremely knowledgeable and used that knowledge to help organize a fantastic honeymoon that my fiancé and I are looking forward to!
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Patrick Sent on 06/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Chris was extremely responsive as she got back to us immediatly and was quick with follow ups. When we wanted to make changes and suggestions to new locations she was flexible and worked for our best interest. Her expertise is very valuable and can’t be matched by online booking websites
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Paige Sent on 02/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Chris was sooo helpful and fast with the planning process! She helped my fiancé and I figure out the best place for us to go within our budget. Definitely recommend!
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Jessica Sent on 02/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Christine has been so fabulous to work with. She has made this experience wonderful and enjoyable. Whenever I had any questions she was very quick to answer and made my mind feel at ease. She is simply the best!!
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Alexandra Sent on 11/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Very helpful in helping plan our honeymoon! Very much appreciated everything she did!!!!!
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 11/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Chris is amazing! She helped me out in every way possible. Definitely recommend using and I will definitely use her again!!
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Sarah Sent on 11/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Christine did an amazing job with all of our wedding guests! She made the booking process very easy. She was traveling to Mexico during our wedding and even helped me deliver welcome bags to the guests. Highly recommend!
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Katy Sent on 08/17/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We worked with Chris from Total Experience. She was very knowledgeable and sent us wonderful options based on what we were looking for. We had an amazing honeymoon that we would not have had without her help!
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Taylor Sent on 05/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Chris booked our honeymoon to St. Lucia, where we stayed at the Sandals Grande. She handled absolutely every detail of our trip and made it a breeze. She made sure we got the very best value, and informed us of all the deals that applied to us. She made fabulous suggestions (the excursion she suggested was actually our very favorite part of the trip). We did not have to worry about any detail, she booked everything, reminded us each step along the way, and kept up with all details. Chris will make sure you have the very best trip/ honeymoon regardless of what you are looking for. Added bonus- we absolutely adore her as a person.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Savvi Formalwear and Bridal Savvi Formalwear and Bridal Wedding Dresses

Great service and nothing like the skilled advice from pros in the know.

Ann McKenzie Ann McKenzie Wedding Officiants

Total Experience Travel is a great resource for honeymoons. Christine will make your travel plans a breeze. She is very knowledgable in all areas of travel.

BM Photo BM Photo Wedding Photographers

Definitely a great place to go when booking your honeymoon!! Loved meeting her in person and its clear she is passionate about this- that is huge!!

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