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Trish York
Trish York

Trish York

Powell, OH Travel Agent

Trish York Travel, LLC

63 Reviews
100% Recommended
11 Years of Experience
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European Travel and River Cruise Specialist

My passion lies in crafting unique trips to Europe, especially to Germany, where I lived for 8 years.

You have a picture in your mind about where you want to go. Are you hiking through a meadow in the shadow of the Alps? Are you dancing to the oompah bands during Oktoberfest with a liter of beer in your hand? Maybe you’re sipping wine on a slow-moving river cruise surrounded by castles or shopping the famous Nuremberg Christmas market. At Trish York Travel, I want to get you into that picture.

Maybe you don’t know where to begin. Or maybe you’ve spent several days researching and you’re overwhelmed. Whether you’re fulfilling your own dream or balancing the ideas of several traveling companions, talk to me. I’ll listen. And I’ll put my experience and connections to work designing a unique trip you’ll remember – long after you return.

Trish York Travel is a full-service travel company specializing in custom trips to Europe and beyond. When you work with me, you receive something special – a unique experience, created just for you. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday or anniversary, researching your family’s European roots, or want to add a little more adventure to the start or end of a cruise, let me take care of the details. Planes, trains, castles, cruises, chocolate, wine, art, music, beer - share with me what you dream of experiencing and I’ll make it happen.

My passion lies in designing personalized itineraries in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Often those itineraries include Italy or a river cruise through Europe. Prior to launching Trish York Travel, I spent more than 15 years in international public relations traveling the world, including eight years living in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Stuttgart, Germany. I have a local’s perspective – backed up by top-flight international travel partners and current contacts on the ground.

I continue to travel to Europe every chance I get. I want to experience a destination, hotel, cruise or tour before I recommend it to you. I know and love this part of the world – and want to share it with you.

These days, it’s easy to book travel on your own. But crafting a travel experience that gets every detail just right – and gives you the peace of mind to actually look forward to your trip? That’s still a job for a professional. Let me put my contacts, experience and passion to work, professionally crafting your custom European trip.

No Journey Is Typical

  • European river and ocean cruises
  • Special events like Oktoberfest or Christmas Markets
  • Milestone birthdays or anniversaries
  • Trip-of-a-lifetime or bucket-list travel
  • Affinity Groups
  • Multi-generational family trips
  • Pre- or post-cruise travel
  • Family genealogy/ancestry
  • Wine or beer tours
  • Culinary tours
  • Small groups
  • Active trips: hiking, biking or skiing
  • Retirement celebrations
  • Honeymoons
  • Family travel

 

Certifications:

  • Germany Specialist
  • AMA Waterways River Cruise Specialist
  • Uniworld River Cruise Specialist
  • SouthWest (Baden-Württemberg) Germany Specialist
  • Certified Switzerland Advisor
  • Catalonia (Spain) Specialist
  • Graduate – Travel Leaders of Tomorrow

www.trishyorktravel.com

 

 

 

 

 

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

Germany
Germany, Munich
Austria
Switzerland
Germany, Berlin
Germany, Nuremberg
Italy
Portugal
Spain
Germany, Heidelberg
Hungary
Germany, Hamburg

Interests:

Castles & Cathedrals
River Cruises
Christmas Markets
European Culture
Heritage
Family Vacations
Historical Sites
Small Ship Cruises

Suppliers:

AmaWaterways
Avalon Waterways
Windstar Cruises
Azamara
Leading Hotels of The World

My Travel Specialties

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European River Cruise Specialist

Cruising by the vineyards of Germany's Mosel River

European River Cruise Specialist

<p>In more than 10 years of sending travelers to Europe I've had the opportunity to travel and experience many destinations, including a number of river cruises, one of my favorite ways to see the small, charming towns of Europe as well as some impressive capital cities. River cruising is perfect for the first time traveler to Europe. You get a nice overview of multiple countries with a local flavor and then can come back on another trip to explore a destination further. Your biggest decisions on a river cruise are what to eat from the many choices at each meal or which excursion to take that day.</p>
<p>The most popular river cruises are on the Rhine and Danube but there are more options in France on the Rhône and Seine Rivers and in Portugal on the Douro River, with trip add-ons to Spain. Some Rhine itineraries also include additional days in Switzerland and Italy. A unique itinerary in Germany includes cruising on the Mosel, Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. A combination cruise can take you all the way from Amsterdam to Giurgiu, Romania, towards the Black Sea – just think of the number of locks you will experience on that one! There are even river cruises in Egypt, Cambodia, Vietnam, Africa and coming soon – Colombia in South America.</p>
<p>Of course a great river cruise should include pre-cruise time to get acclimated after a long flight. This also ensures you arrive on time for embarkation day. Many people spend a few days in Amsterdam, Munich, Paris, Budapest or Lisbon before embarking on their cruise. At the end they often add on destinations that were not reachable via ship, like Prague, but easily reached by rail or private transfer for a few extra days to explore before flying home. </p>
<p>There are many river cruise lines to choose from so it’s invaluable to work with a travel advisor who understands the styles and differences of each company. Service, cuisine, tours and décor are all things to consider before making a decision. That way we can ensure you’re traveling with the line that matches the trip you want to experience. Some offer a truly all-inclusive experience while others are more ala carte letting you select what is most important to you on your well-earned vacation. If you want a more active experience then some ships have bikes on board and offer hikes or fast-paced walking tours. One cruise line even has a full-time wellness host on board. </p>
<p>A fun way to experience a river cruise is with an affinity group – what about gathering the gals from your book club or perhaps some couples from your country club who love wine? Or maybe friends from your garden club or home-brewing buddies. You can explore the beautiful gardens of France or taste the beer of Belgium or Germany. As river cruising grows in popularity more families are taking multi-generational trips with grandparents and grandkids who can enjoy time together. You will now see a wide variety of passengers on a river cruise making it an interesting experience as you meet others with a love of travel.</p>

Other Specialties

Germany, Austria & Switzerland Specialist

My passion lies in crafting unique trips to Europe, especially to Germany, where...

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Germany Specialist

My love for Germany goes back to the 7th grade when I took my first German class...

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European Travel Specialist

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Reviews

63 Reviews
Trish helped plan our trip from start to finish and that was not an easy task. We were limited by time and dates and specific things we wanted to do.<br/><br/>Every detail was worked out and every single step went smoothly.<br/><br/>Trish followed up regarding every detail and our trip was fantastic.<br/><br/>
Sandra - Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
It was an absolute pleasure working with Trish to coordinate and arrange a trip for my Mom and I to Cambridge and then southern France. My mom and I were a bit all over the place in the early stages of planning this trip and Trish really helped us focus on one region in France so we could truly enjoy ourselves and maximize our stay. My mom wanted to take the train all the way from Cambridge to the south of France - it was so seamless and easy and I know neither my Mom nor I could have handled all those logistics on our own. Also, we had the most amazing hotel in Avignon, France that I still cannot get over - it was perfect. Our trip to the Provence Region of France was amazing! My Mom and I have now decided to visit Portugal in May and Trish is helping us plan that trip as well!
Sara Kate - Avignon ~ France ~ Europe
Trish provided excellent recommendations and exceeded our expectations on following up with each hotel before arrival making sure all the details were taken care of. From the planning, booking, and execution of the trip it all went smooth. We could not have done it by ourselves.
Boedie - Germany ~ Europe

Certifications & Awards

AmaWaterways Specialist
AmaWaterways Specialist
Windstar Star Specialist
Windstar Star Specialist
World Azamara Academy
World Azamara Academy
Avalon Waterways Specialist
Avalon Waterways Specialist

Additional Certifications

  • AMA Waterways River Cruise Specialist
  • Uniworld River Cruise Specialist
  • Germany Specialist
  • Switzerland Advisor
  • Catalonia Spain Specialist

My Places

Abercrombie & Kent
AmaWaterways Cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Avalon Waterways
Azamara Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Celestyal Cruises
Crystal Cruise Line
Cunard Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line
GLOBUS Tours
Holland America Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Oceania Cruises
Princess Cruise Line
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Riviera Travel
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Seabourn Cruises
Silversea Cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises
Virgin Voyages
Windstar