WELCOME TO TOTAL EXPERIENCE TRAVEL

MEET OWNER AND TRAVEL ENTHUSIAST CHRIS RAKES

EXPERIENCED
Certified 
​EXPERT

I love being in the happiness business and helping clients take their bucket list trips! I am an independent contractor and not tied to any particular supplier, so you can rely on me to act as your advocate from research through return. I will offer honest opinions and tell you when I think something is worth it and when its not. I have been to the places and done the things I recommend. I collect feedback from every client and have a large peer network from which to draw upon when something is in question. In short, I am here to help you have the best time possible on your hard earned vacation.

Matching clients to the best vacations is my favorite thing to do and what I do best.

Why Work With My Agency?

At Total Experience Travel, you are guaranteed to receive personal, professional, accessible, and reliable trip planning services. From your initial contact through your trip return, you have an advocate and consultant in your corner looking out for your best interests.
If you are looking for an experienced objective travel professional who will make expert recommendations, save you time and worry, validate things you already knew and offer reminders of things you forgot - you found her!
KNOWLEDGEABLE & EXPERIENCED TRAVEL PLANNING

VACATION with EASE

With a passion for travel, desire to help spread joy through my work, impeccable organizational and planning skills and history of planning great trips for family; I started Total Experience Travel in 2012 and have been in full throttle since. I'm a Personal Travel Advisor who works with you one-on-one to make sure your vacation dreams, become reality. River Cruises, small to mid-sized ship Luxury Ocean Cruises and Sandals Resorts are my specialties. Mostly, because those are the trips I enjoy best and take most frequently! If you are like me and prefer being pampered and not having to worry about logistics on vacation, these all inclusive luxury trips are ideal.

My personal planning services are FREE to you, as suppliers pay me & I do not charge any fees.

Get the best experience and value
​on ​your next vacation!
RIVER, SMALL SHIP CRUISES, AND ALL-INCLUSIVE SPECIALIST 

I work with you from research through return to ensure you have a dream vacation and a great experience.

CHRIS RAKES
Personal ~ Professional ~ Accessible​​​
[email protected]
(919) 589-2437
​8am-5pm Mon thru Fri or by appt