Cheryl Bowie

If you are looking for an experienced partner who will work directly with you to create a memorable vacation experience, you have come to the right person. My name is Cheryl Bowie, your Travel Advisor! I enjoy working with my clients to satisfy their individual travel needs and desires. I am dedicated to bringing my love of travel, passion for people, and detailed planning to your special vacation.

My initial training began in 2003 at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, California, where I studied Travel Marketing. During this chapter in my life, I realized it was high time for a career change, and I knew the travel industry would be part of my next move. Having lived in Paris, France, for a little over two years, and after visiting countries like England, Egypt, Tanzania, Kenya, Jamaica, Antigua, Barbados and Holland, traveling and exploring new places held a special place in my heart. Ultimately, I decided to leap off the corporate train to embark on a new adventure I knew I would love. In 2011, my life was forever changed when I began In-Joy Travel.

Certifications

I am committed to providing excellent and ethical customer service and am dedicated to improving my skills and increasing my knowledge of the travel industry. In 2016, I studied and received two certifications I am thrilled and honored to possess. The first is the Certified Travel Associate (CTA) from The Travel Institute. It took a year of intensive studying for this exam, and it was not an easy feat! With this certification, my clients can be confident that their travel plans will be handled with integrity and a high standard of professionalism. The second certification is Tour Director from the International Tour Management Institute. The in-depth, hands-on training I received enhanced my skills in escorting tours. Now equipped with these two internationally recognized certifications, I am more than ready to plan your ideal vacation. But my training doesn’t end there. I continue to take courses to maintain my CTA and learn about other travel products.

I have thought about focusing on river cruising for some time because it seemed to provide my clients with the exact travel experience I wanted to offer. I have taken river cruises, completed training and received certifications from several top-tier river cruise companies, and my earlier suspicions have been confirmed! In-Joy Travel’s newest niche is providing boutique river cruise vacation packages.

Group Tour Director

I have personally escorted tours to London, Paris, South Africa, Zambia, Dubai and a mission trip to Haiti. There will be more opportunities to travel with me in the future. Stay tuned!

Affinity Group Vacations

If you have a group that is interested in traveling and having a uniquely meaningful experience, I would be honored to create a customized, total package for your group.

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