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Dralene "Red" Hughes
Dralene "Red" Hughes

Dralene "Red" Hughes

Montverde, FL Travel Agent

AddVenture Travel

51 Reviews
100% Recommended
8 Years of Experience
Additional Languages
English

Adventure, Cruise, Safari, Theme Park Specialist

I love to travel and sharing my experiences with others to amazing travel destination adventures. I believe in creating travel experiences for you to enjoy the unique beauty of each destination's; culture, cuisine, and people. Travel has always been a highlight in my life and I always look forward to experiencing new adventures, along with visiting places I love and feel at home in.

I am a trained & certified CTA (Travel Institute's Certified Travel Advisor), member of ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors), CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association - with a MCC; Master Cruise Consellor certification), Trusted Travel Advisor, Book with Confidence Agent, and other various travel organizations, suppliers & destinations. 

I have lived/worked within several destinations around the world, cruised on several different types of cruise lines and traveled to various destinations around the world - giving the insight to what fits well with my guests' personalities & travel desires. I have enjoyed African Safaris, dog sledding on an Alaskan Glacier, helicopter ride over the Hawaiian islands, traveling/touring in St. Petersburg, Russia and so many other wonderful world adventures & experiences.

I welcome sharing my travel experiences and knowledge with you. By getting to know you - I can provide you with a personal made-for-you custom travel experience. I want to make your next travel destination adventure an amazing travel experience - full of wonderful lifetime memories!

Let's start booking Your "Must Experience These Destinations List!"

I love Creative Amazing Adventures!

Explore : Experience : Enrich : ENJOY!

 

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

Germany
At Sea, At Sea
At Sea, Mediterranean
Florida, Walt Disney World
France
Switzerland
At Sea, Caribbean Sea
United Arab Emirates, Dubai
California, Napa Valley
China
Italy
Colorado, Vail/Eagle
Spain
At Sea, Atlantic Ocean
At Sea, Gulf of Alaska
Scandinavia
At Sea, Pacific Ocean
Hawaii, Hawaii Island

Interests:

Adventure
Cruises
Arts & Culture
Family Vacations
River Cruises
Safari
Adult Only
Culinary & Foodie
Disney Vacations
Rail
Christmas Markets
Theme Parks
Food & Wine

Suppliers:

Adventures By Disney
AmaWaterways
Europe Express
Micato Safaris
Rocky Mountaineer
Virgin Voyages
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Rail Europe
Royal Caribbean
Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations
CIE Tours
Disney Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Disney

My Travel Specialties

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Europe via Land, River or Sea

On top of the world - enjoying the Swiss Alps

Europe via Land, River or Sea

<p>Europe has so much to offer. Each country is unique in culture, sights, cuisine, history and more. I love to travel to Europe and I have experienced several countries there:<br /><br />• Austria, Germany & Switzerland - mountain scapes, amazing train rides, making pretzels and Steiff teddy bears, great wine - beer - chocolates & cuisine, festive Christmas markets, river cruising through the countries, castles (even staying in a castle), festivals,and the wonderful people & culture.<br /><br />• Spain - exceptional architecture, wines - tapas - cuisine, beaches, nightlife, culture<br /><br />• Denmark, Sweden, Finland, the Baltic - castles, beautiful gardens, the original theme park (Tivoli Gardens), visited & had an amazing meal at a sustainable farm, markets, cuisine</p>
<p>• Italy - visited the Royals private summer island home, where we walked the gardens with their white peacocks, dined on unique fisherman's establishments and other amazing restaurants with amazing food - wine - and music<br /><br />These are just a few of the amazing European experiences I have had, and I continue to learn about more everyday; helping me in assisting you - in selecting the best destinations and custom experiences to make your European adventure truly amazing.</p>

Other Specialties

Custom Adventures, Cruises, Safari, Specialist

I love to travel and sharing my experiences with others to amazing travel destin...

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Certified Ocean & River Cruise Specialist

My husband and I have enjoyed several amazing cruises around the world; in the B...

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Exotic Destinations & Safari Adventure Specialist

I have had the honor to visit some of the most unique and exotic destinations in...

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Adventures by Disney Specialist

Looking for a safe, unique travel experience with a small group? Adventures by D...

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Theme Parks Specialist

With my various theme park trainings and certifications - I can assist you in ge...

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Reviews

51 Reviews
Red has made planning a trip an enjoyable experience. Her knowledge of destinations along with being certified with a diverse number of cruise lines made out trips wonderful experiences. As we cruise a lot, having Red plan out trips has made our decisions easy as everything is taken care of.<br/>
TDH - Baltic Sea ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
I have to say you are an amazing guide and we are so lucky to have the chance to connect with you!
Douglas C. - Paris ~ France ~ Europe
Being the Global Reservations &amp; Business Development Manager for the Waldhotel Fletschhorn Saas-Fee, Switzerland hotel, it was wonderful to receive a prompt response from a travel advisor, not to book a trip ... but Red was very responsive to my communications. So I know she is a great agent for those looking to book a vacation.
Lori Maloney - Switzerland ~ Europe

Certifications & Awards

Additional Certifications

  • Adventures By Disney Certified
  • African Travel Specialist + Other Africa Suppliers
  • Certified : All Disney Destinations Courses
  • Trained Certified : Travel Institute CTA, CLIA-MCC
  • AmaWaterways & Viking Cruise Line Specialist
  • AmaWaterways River Cruise Line Specialist
  • DubaiExpert+, And Other Worldwide Destinations
  • Certified : Virgin Voyages, MSC, American, More
  • Masters : Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Viking, More
  • Masters Certification : Royal Caribbean, Norwegian
  • Europe Express Travel Specialist
  • All Disney Destinations Certifications
  • Certified : AmaWaterways, Viking Cruises, More
  • Certified : AmaWaterways, Viking, MSC, Virgin
  • Virgin Voyages Gold Tier First Mate
  • Specialist : AmaWaterways, Virgin Voyages
  • Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Master Of Adventure
  • Certified : Universal Parks&Resorts, Sandals/Beach
  • Certified : Universal, Disney, Rocky Mountaineer
  • Expeditions : Atlas Ocean Voyages, Tauck, More
  • Hawaiian Islands & Alaskan Travel Specialist
  • Los Cabos Specialist, Aussie Specialist
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Masters Degree
  • Commodore-Platinum : Princess & Holland America
  • Certified : Africa, Dubai, Europe, Australia, More

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