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Sue Picken

Suwanee, GA Travel Agent

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Sue Picken

Sue Picken

Suwanee, GA Travel Agent

Sue Picken

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11 Years of Experience
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Specializing in Africa, Europe,Caribbean,Americas

Following a Classical Civilization & History of Art Degree, a travel course launched my career with Sabena Belgian Airlines followed by the role of Reservations Agent & Tour Leader for Thompson Tours (the largest tour operator in South Africa). Having lived in South Africa for 24 years I have travelled extensively throughout Africa (South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mauritius, Tanzania, Kenya, Morocco, & Mozambique) and revisit yearly! My passion for travel resulted in trips to Italy, Greece, Netherlands, Belgium, France, UK, Croatia, Turkey, Thailand, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Belize, and Peru! As a sailor, scuba diver, hiker, and cyclist I love arranging active trips as well as immersive and bespoke itineraries to delve deep into a local culture. With strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills, I enjoy booking group celebration and corporate trips, as well as honeymoons, and multi-gen family trips as seamless vacations with memorable experiences!
Areas of Expertise

My Travel Specialties

Reviews

54 Reviews
Awesome Work Trip
I had a work trip to Italy that involved a lot of moving parts and logistics! Sue not only got me to all my site visits with smooth logistical planning (car hire, trains, planes, and transfers), but found perfectly located accommodation, and made sure I managed to see the top sights in the Italian destinations I was near. The itinerary she presented me with was very detailed including dates, times, maps and local information. Highlights were a road trip on Sicily, climbing the Duomo Dome in Florence, and a relaxing finale in Venice with excursions that covered the top sights. Thank you for a well planned trip!<br/>
Arthur P. - Suwanee, GA - Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
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Best Bachelorette Trip!
Sue was amazing! I wanted to be as easy as possible for my Maid of Honor to get all my girls together for my Bach. Sue was on it from booking everything to getting payments and information needed. Never having to worry because if there were any issues she would notify us immediately. We were all just able to go enjoy ourselves because of Sue.
Ari - Atlanta, GA - Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
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Bachelorette Trip of a life time
She was wonderful to work with and was always available to answer any questions or concerns.
Yash - NY,NY - Traveled to Mexico ~ Mexico
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Certifications & Awards

asta award
AMA Academy
AMA Academy
Viking Rivers Expert
Viking Rivers Expert

Additional Certifications

  • Bachelor Of Arts Degree: History Of Art & Classics
  • Circle Of Excellence 2025
  • G Adventures National Geographic Journeys
  • Nexion Circle Of Excellence
  • PADI Advanced Diver
  • Thompson Tours Africa Tour Leader
  • Viking River Foundations & Danube River Specialist
  • National Geopgraphic Journeys Specialist
  • PADI Advanced Scuba Diver
  • Project Expedition Bronze Agent
  • Sailing Skipper Licence
  • COTAC 1 Travel Course
  • Nexion Gateway To Excellence Award
  • Ticketing & Fares Course In Brussels, Belgium
  • National Geographic Journeys Specialist
  • Tour Leader For Thompson Tours

My Travel Stories

Temples, Tombs, & Mummies to die for = Egypt!

Temples, Tombs, & Mummies to die for = Egypt!

Egypt is a mind-boggling experience! The scale of the temples and sizes of the columns have to be experienced first hand to realize the extent of the ...

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The Open Plains & Abundant Wildlife of Tanzania!

The Open Plains & Abundant Wildlife of Tanzania!

Tanzania is more than just a safari destination; it's a place that invites you to immerse yourself fully in its diverse cultures, landscapes, and incr...

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3rd Times a Charm in Botswana Africa!

3rd Times a Charm in Botswana Africa!

In April this year I had the pleasure of visiting Botswana (Savute and Okavango Delta) again :) This was my third safari visit to this amazing part ...

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Spectacular Peru!

Spectacular Peru!

  Finally got to one of my Bucket List destinations: Peru! Wow! Started in Lima which was rather lovely despite being a sprawling city. Set on a dram...

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Kruger Safari South Africa!

Kruger Safari South Africa!

Kruger Safari never disappoints!I grew up going to the Kruger National Park in South Africa every winter searching for game from the comfort of our pe...

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Terrific Turkey!!

Terrific Turkey!!

Terrific Turkey!! Colorful... crazy ... stunning ... and loaded with history! My trip started in Instanbul. The Old City is vibrant with narrow cobbl...

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