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Knowledgeable & Experienced
Travel Planner

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Welcome to TET!  I am Chris Rakes, travel enthusiast  and owner of Total Experience Travel.  I love being in the happiness business and helping clients get the best experience and value on vacation!  River, Luxury Ocean & Expedition Cruises, Land Tours, and All Inclusive Resorts are my specialty.   Honeymoons,  Incentive Groups and Milestone Celebration Trips are my favorite to plan.  I provide personal, professional, accessible  planning services to those who want to save themselves the time and hassle.  Or, simply want a consultant in their corner!  I research, recommend, and coordinate all the details so, you don't have to.   Work with me to help you GO on an easy DREAM vacation! 

Why me?

I help discerning travel lovers get the best experience and value on vacation.  Forget spending countless hours weeding through the minutia, agonizing over decisions, and worrying about details.   Leave it to a expert!  I have been to the places and done the things I recommend.   

Vacation time is precious.   I will take time to listen and research itinerary options in order to customize a luxury trip that is perfect for you.   I am an independent contractor and not tied to any particular supplier, therefore you can depend on me to act as your advocate from research through return.  My only vested interest is in YOUR BEST INTEREST.  

​As an experienced and trained travel professional,  I save you time and worry, validate things you already knew,  offer reminders of things you forgot, and turn you on to new things.  I believe in the benefits of travel and want to share in the joy it brings others.   My goal is to find the highest quality package that fits your budget and IMPROVE YOUR SATISFACTION overall! 

- My personal planning services are FREE.  Suppliers pay me and I do not charge any fees :)
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Matching clients to the best vacations is my true calling and what I do best.

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Phone: (919) 589-2437  
Email: info@totalexperiencetravel.com
Hours: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri or by appointment
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No fees are charged to clients, as we get paid by suppliers when clients travel.  The only exception to this is when clients cancel after bookings are confirmed with deposit and assistance has been provided.  In this case, a service fee of $250 will be charged for individual reservations  or $500 for groups.  

  • Home
  • Meet Chris
    • Client Reviews
  • Viking &
    • Viking River Cruises
    • Viking Ocean Cruises
    • Ports of Call
  • Tours & More
    • Worldwide Activities
  • Sandals / Beaches
    • Group Travel
    • Caribbean Activities
    • Mexico Activities
  • Live_Fun
    • Travel Resources
    • Travel Specials
  • Contact
    • Small Group Travel Sign Up