Skip to main content
Weddings

About

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!

  • Woman-owned
illustration popular

Vendors you may like

See other vendors that are popular with couples right now

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

S
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!
U
User2113831 Sent on 04/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Chris at Total Experience Travel is very knowledgeable and patient. She took the time to help us pick a perfect destination an arrange our dream romantic getaway (Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas) . She made everything incredibly easy and stress free. We look forward to using TET's services again and again. Highly recommended!
M
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!
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

47
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!!

Map

Addresses map
Next Travel Agents: Say I DO Travel

Other vendors in Raleigh for your wedding

Wedding Vendors