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  • 2018

Total Experience Travel

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About

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Total Experience Travel is an independent travel planner with offices in Raleigh, North Carolina and Charlottesville, Virginia. Owner and travel enthusiast Chris Rakes is a luxury all inclusive expert and honeymoon specialist, who you can trust to arrange your dream honeymoon. She trains, she travels, she listens to her clients' feedback all year long; in order to better serve you!

Services Offered

Let Total Experience Travel assist and relieve you, from the stress of planning your honeymoon. 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 experienced recommendations, collaborating with you, reminding you of things, and taking care of all the details. In the end, she will provide you with an seamless itinerary, and the ability to relax and simply enjoy yourself completely.

Favorites

In the Caribbean, Chris's favorite honeymoon islands include; Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica and St Lucia. Depending on the destination, she prefers Sandals and/or Elite Island Resorts, for the ambiance, service and quality. In Mexico, she is a fan of Riviera Maya and Cabo; her favorite resorts there include Le Blanc, Casitas, and select Secrets resorts. Overwater Bungalows are another first choice for honeymoons and romance, which Chris knows require advanced and meticulous planning to insure. Her most frequented honeymoon destinations and where she's sent hundreds of honeymoon clients include:

  • Caribbean
  • Mexico
  • Tahiti and French Polynesia
  • Over-the-Water Bungalows
  • 5 Star All Inclusive Luxury Resorts
  • Sandals Resorts

Chris is a Certified Sandals Specialist who has been to each resort personally and done Butler Elite service, multiple times.

Contact Total Experience Travel, if you want an awesome honeymoon without any of the planning hassle! They are excited to help you plan an incredible trip with lasting memories. And, their track record speaks for itself!!

  • Woman-owned

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
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    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 C. Married on 09/25/2021
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    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 Married on 08/11/2018
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    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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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.

Bethany Joy Photography Bethany Joy Photography 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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Map

Raleigh Raleigh, NC, 27613
9195892437
Location of (Total Experience Travel)
Charlottesville Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902-5545
4343330837

Mon-Fri 7am-7pm

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