About Us
Thanks so much for clicking on the "about us" link! We are all very excited to help you with your vacation plans!
Here's a little history I'm Debbie - lover of travel! Actually, you wouldn't believe just how true that is! After years of
traveling and setting up trips for others, I decided to quit teaching school and became a full time travel agent. Business was brisk as each of my clients realized how much easier and smoother their trips went
with my assistance! I began with a focus on Hawaii and started taking at least 5 trips a year to the islands.
When Tim got tired of life in the fast lane of corporate America he joined me. What a breath of fresh air as Tim brought in his
unique loves and interests. Suddenly our trips included more exotic destinations and we found ourselves world
travelers with even more to offer our clients.
Our daughter Elissa joined us a few years ago and added her love of cruising to the mixture. She specializes in Group Cruises as well as Family Reunion cruises and will be a great source of information to you as you plan where you want to go and what you'd like to do.
I think we have more to offer than anyone else in the travel industry! I now focus on "Warm Weather Destinations" especially for romantic trips,
whether honeymoons, anniversaries, or just special getaways! My newest love is Tahiti as each trip there overwhelms me with the absolute beauty of the islands and their unique personalities.
Tim remains focused on adventure travel, but he is also a great source of information about Tahiti, the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe (especially Italy, France and Germany).
We work with TravelStore out of their Irvine office. However, we can plan trips for you no matter where you're coming from - just call us toll free at (888) 219-1915 and ask for extension 19270. You can also see us listed on the expert pages of TravelStoreUSA.com highlighting some of our favorite destinations and activities.
Have fun clicking your way around this website and don't forget to call or email us with any interests you may have! Thanks so much!
Affiliations
We are an affiliate of Travel Store, the largest and most comprehensive travel agency in California. You will get the best planning, best support, and greatest care with Travel Store and Deb For Travel. We make vacations fun, and take away much of the work and worry so you can simply dream and enjoy your vacation.
Careers
TravelStore is a great agency to work for! If you are interested in joining
their team check out the TravelStore website at
TravelStoreUSA.com.
History
TravelStore has been in business since 1975 - still owned by the same person!
Tim & I have been selling travel for 10 years, but have been working with TravelStore since 2004. It was our best move ever - TravelStore is a huge agency with a lot of clout in the industry! We are able to offer our clients complimentary upgrades and all kind of things that only come with working with the best!
Locations
Find the Best Fit for your vacation to Hawaii, Tahiti and other Warm Weather Vacations.
Tim and Debbie and colleagues are the best source for you to get the best fit for you. They travel to the locations and study the areas, accommodations, sights, tours, rental car companies, and get the feel of going these places so they can feel what you are looking for and help you make the best decisions regarding your vacation. "We are here for you! We arrange your travel just as meticulously as we do for our own vacations, making sure you get what YOU want, and fit the experience to your personality, timeframe and budget."
Considering an all-inclusive resort? Call Debbie! (949) 930-9370 or (206) 906-9222
For total relaxation, you just can’t beat an all-inclusive resort. No more wondering where to go for breakfast, driving in a hot car to a special dinner, or paying for every single water activity you want to do! Sitting at the swim up bar, trying 5 drinks just because they look “pretty”, joining in a water volleyball game, water skiing for the first time in 10 years, or sitting around the Piano Bar singing the oldies with new found friends – all this can be had with your vacation at no extra charge! For those who actually like to drink your resorts will offer everything from local to brand name alcohol. You need an expert on your side who has actually BEEN THERE to help you discover which you are looking at. The prices don’t always tell the whole story!
The all inclusive resort experience provides everything for you in a nutshell. I am an expert with Sandals, Club Med, and SuperClubs, and have stayed in all their resorts! Also, I’ve stayed in other all-inclusive resorts within Mexico and the Caribbean. I have found the all inclusive vacation to be the most economical and always the most FUN because you just relax and enjoy where you are at. My 50th birthday party at Barbados was the best party I’ve ever had – celebrating with friends from around the world- England, Iceland, Texas and Florida - that I just met that week! I’ve experienced the buffets of the 2 star resorts and the fine dining of the best Sandals or Grand Lido resorts. I have gone 1st class at the Ritz Carlton and wild and crazy at Hedonism! Sandals for couples specializes in romantic experiences, but not all of them are truly romantic. Some of the rooms are just too far away from the action to even be enjoyable! Others are too busy to be romantic! Let me help you through this maze! I’m excited to share my experiences with you to have a wonderful, fun filled, trip to remember!
Services
What is our purpose? We are here to provide YOU with the best possible vacation or honeymoon experience, at a price which is usually much less than you could get on your own!
What Makes Us Experts?
We wanted to tell a little about our way of thinking. We love to travel, love sales, and love arranging vacations and honeymoons for people. We work for a company where personal attention sets us apart from most large agencies.
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Debbie Russ |
You never become a number with us - you become part of our family! Each trip we plan includes the same thoughtfulness we put into arranging a trip for our own family! In fact, most of our customers feel like family! As we work together to get the best vacation to fit YOUR needs, we get to know each other really well. We need to know who snores, who hogs the bed, whose kids fight on vacation - all of those little tidbits of information help us put you into the right hotel or condo!
We don't live in a perfect world, and vacations don't always go perfectly, either, but we try to only work with airlines, hotels, and tour companies that offer you, our clients, the highest degree of satisfaction. That doesn't always mean the most expensive, but offer the best value for the price. Next, we try to work with companies that believe in customer satisfaction and go out of their way to solve any problems that might come up. We like nothing better than to receive a phone call when our clients return home telling us that everything went perfectly! If you choose to work with a company that has given previous clients problems, we will be sure to tell you that so at least you can be aware before
committing to a package!
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Elissa Fernandez |
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We LOVE specials and sales, as they offer us normal people a way to take wonderful vacations! So many people don't travel as they think it is too expensive. Well, it is our goal to prove them wrong! You just have to "play the game". Our job is to help you play the game and have a blast doing it!!! Little hints, like go to Hawaii in May or October for ideal weather and the very lowest prices...... go to Mexico in the summer where it may be hot, but the breezes are very comfortable...... plan your trips to big cities during "odd holidays" like Christmas or Easter weekends when you won't compete with businessmen for the hotel rooms..... all these things put you into deluxe properties for budget prices! If you need to travel during peak season, book early, and have us watch for special prices for you. NEVER expect to get a good price on last minute travel if you are needing to travel during peak seasons (such as Hawaii during the summer, cruises during spring break, etc.) Play the game right, and you won't believe how much you can travel for less cost!
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Tim Russ |
We like to say we specialize in "warm weather destinations", as those are our favorite places to visit! Our number one favorite destination is the wonderful islands of French Polynesia (Tahiti) followed by the islands of Hawaii. We not only travel to Hawaii so often that we can easily recommend the perfect hotel for YOUR needs, but we have also taken many courses & received many certifications (as you will see below).
We would love to help you plan the perfect honeymoon or vacation for you and your friends or family....just let us know your needs and we'll work together for a super trip at the best price out there!
- Certified Tiare Tahiti Specialist
- Preferred SANDAL's Specialist
- Certified Hawaii Destination Specialist
- Certified Maui Specialist
- Certified Oahu Specialist
- New Zealand Specialist
- Certified Costa Rica Expert
- Certified Disney Specialist
- Certified Ski Specialist
- Adventure and Sports Specialist
- Certified SuperClubs Specialist
- Outrigger Hotels Specialist
- Prince Hotels Specialist
- Pleasant Vacations Specialist
- Marriott Hotels Specialist
- Fairmont Hotels Specialist
- Hyatt Specialist
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