Patricia Aitken

I reside on the West Coast (PNW-Oregon), was a Marine Corps military wife for many years which further enabled my love of travel and meeting people of many diverse cultures, many of whom are still friends today. I have been an advisor of travel for 25+ years. Like many other agents, I belong to ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors) which organization strongly advocates charging of fees. I do charge concierge/research fees for my experience, education, and travel knowledge.

I have since continued to travel extensively (see blog posts at www.epictraveljourneys.com) in the USA, Alaska, Hong Kong, Japan, Europe, Caribbean & Mexico. A plethora of experience from years working with Vacation Rentals in Europe for 17 years, Following 9/11, diversification was key--so change became a necessity. Europe became one of my "Go To" places, specializing in Viking River and Ocean Cruises, Riviera Travel especially for SOLO TRAVELERS, (plus a great deal of experience, & travel on, with Regent, Princess, Royal Caribbean, AMA Waterways, Adventures by Disney (AMA Waterways) plus fabulous fun river cruises in the USA on the beautiful Mississippi River, Puget Sound, Snake River and Hudson Bay - new and exciting).  I LOVE traipsing through Europe whether it's during a river cruise or doing trains and walks on cobblestones. Talk about History Lessons!

I am also super familiar with booking destinations in Hawaii having lived there but also as a Master Agent for all Hawaiian Islands.  I have returned to the Islands many times to get revitalized!

I have other reviews and marvelous photos on the website so feel free to go there to look. I am a strong believer in education, certification and personal travel, ALWAYS get travel insurance, don't leave home without it.