Dralene "Red" Hughes

Montverde, FL

Adventure, Cruise, Safari, Theme Park Specialist

I love to travel & share my experiences. Travel is a highlight in my life & I look forward to experiencing new adventures. I welcome sharing my experiences & knowledge with YOU. By getting to know YOU - I can provide YOU with custom travel options, to experience destination's beauty, culture, cuisine & people. I have enjoyed African Safaris, Alaskan Glacier dog sledding, Hawaiian island volcano helicopter rides, St. Petersburg's Hermitage Museum private tour & many other unique travel experiences. Giving me insight into what cruises & travel suppliers fit YOUR travels best. I am a member, trained & certified with: American Society of Travel Advisors, Cruise Lines International Association, Accredited Cruise Counselor, Trusted Travel Advisor, Book with Confidence Agent, ocean & river cruise lines, custom individual & group travel, safaris, rail journeys, theme parks, other world destinations & travel organizations. Let's Explore : Experience : Enrich : ENJOY!

My Travel Specialties

Custom Adventures, Cruises, Safari, 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...
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Exploring the world ... on a wildlife safari

Europe via Land, River or Sea

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:

• Austria, Germany & Switzerland - mountain scapes, amazing train rides, making pretzels and Steiff teddy bears,...
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On top of the world - enjoying the Swiss Alps

Certified Ocean & River Cruise Specialist

My husband and I have enjoyed several amazing cruises around the world; in the Baltic, Alaska, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Seasonal, Mediterranean, European...all leaving us with beautiful memories (some experienced through hurricanes.) Cruising is by far one of the most relaxing and enjoyable forms...
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Enjoying a beautiful day in Cabo

Exotic Destinations & Safari Adventure Specialist

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

I have worked in China and experienced day to day living, along with the many of China's spectacular travel destinations.

I am certified as a Dubai Specialist and visited this amazing...
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Enjoying our African Safari

Adventures by Disney Specialist

Looking for a safe, unique travel experience with a small group? Adventures by Disney is a perfect choice. I have enjoyed several of these small unique travel adventures around the world, on land and sea -or- both! Disney brings is high quality of unique destination experiences, one-of-a-kind/behind...
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Enjoying our German Castles Adventure by Disney

Theme Parks Specialist

With my various theme park trainings and certifications - I can assist you in getting the most out of your experiences at all of these amazing theme parks and destinations within the USA & worldwide : Disney World, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Universal Orlando, Universal Hollywood, SeaWorld, and...
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Private Tour @ Muppets Studios making new friends

My Travel Albums

Discover Kenya : Safari Camps & Adventure

Mara - Last AM Game Drive, 10 Lions Outside Camp

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Alpine Magic : Adventures by Disney trip

Tom & Red at Matterhorn, glaciers in background

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Dubai & World EXPO 2022

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Christmas Market AmaWaterways River Cruise 2021

Amsterdam - De Zaanse Schans - Red & Wooden Shoes

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Customer Testimonials

Added Perks for Batchelor Party Celebration Cruise

I appreciate you checking in on my upcoming Bachelor Party Celebration Cruise! I saw how many onboard credits you gave all of us! Absolutely incredible and tremendously appreciated! ? I don’t think we need to buy a bar tab after seeing all that! I appreciate all the support you’ve been providing, especially for my bachelor cruise coming up soon. All my friends have had very wonderful things to say about you, and have appreciated your communication and thoroughness! Thank you!

Brian's Bachelor Group

Added Perks for Batchelor Party Celebration Cruise

Brian's Bachelor Group

Family Royal Caribbean Cruise : Birthday Cheers

Red, You rock! Thank you so much for your help! Ximena, Millo, Nico & Aria Aldea -------------------------- I (Red) cancelled another cruise for this family (that was not working out well for this family to board & enjoy) and booked them on this Royal Caribbean cruise in a suite at a better price/perks - to celebrate Nico's birthday. I ordered a birthday cake and informed the cruise line of Nico's birthday also - to make it a special day for all.

Ximena Rojas Aldea

My Reviews

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Red was very responsive to my communications

Being the Global Reservations & 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.

By Lori Maloney from Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Traveled to Switzerland ~ Europe

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Dralene "Red" Hughes responded:
Thank you again Lori, it is my pleasure to have you as a travel supplier and I look forward to working with you. I will definitely keep your beautiful hotel in Switzerland, in mind for my guests to enjoy! Thank you again for being a valued connection. Best Wishes Always!

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3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Fabulous, Thanks for the cruise fare discount

Hi Red!
I hope you are doing well!! I had a fabulous time on the Royal Caribbean cruise in June out of Long Beach.

We are currently looking at booking a Virgin Voyages cruise for my birthday.
Can you apply the same type of benefits as we received with Royal Caribbean, where if the price goes down - we get an adjustment on the cruise fare? Thanks and I hope you’re doing well!
Brian

By brkane from Houston, Texas
Traveled to Mexico

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Dralene "Red" Hughes responded:
So happy you had a fabulous cruise. I am always happy to find & apply any perks and/or discounts I can find to your booked travels. Always want to get you the best offers to enjoy! Thank you again for being a loyal and great traveler, looking forward to booking your next adventure - Cheers! Red Hughes / AddVenture Travel

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3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Multi

Thanks so much, Red! Woohoo!
-Adam

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Red checked with the “Best Price Guarantee”with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line for our upcoming cruise … and applied an OnBoard CREDIT for our booking in the total amount to-date of $361.00 … Enjoy -Red

By Adam & Karlin from San Diego, California
Traveled to Pacific Ocean ~ At Sea ~ At Sea

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Dralene "Red" Hughes responded:
Good Day Adam & Karlin I am always so glad to add an extra bonus/perks to your travel adventures, and will always keep an eye out for any additional services, information, offers, and/or perks I can add to your travel adventures. Wishing you all the Best Always & I look forward to hearing from you again. Cheers! Red Hughes / AddVenture Travel

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4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Party of Nine...Perfectly Planned

my goodness. Red was awesome. She took care of all the arrangements for a party of nine.

By Cataline and Ensenada.... from Las Vegas, Nevada
Traveled to Ensenada ~ Baja California Norte ~ Mexico

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Dralene "Red" Hughes responded:
Thank you so much Ruth, Joyce, Brian, Chelsie, Adam, Karlin, Cori, Christopher, & Chavon (plus, so sad you could not go Dennis.) It was my pleasure to work with all of you and get to know all of you. You have an amazing family and wishing all of you all the Best Always, and all the Greatest Adventures in life. I look forward to hearing from you again soon. Take care and Enjoy Life! Wishing All of You, Amazing Adventures, Red Hughes / AddVenture Travel

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11 of 20 people found this review helpful

Looking forward to next time.

We decided last minute to join friends on a Panama Canal cruise. Red was able to not only get us booked but found a balcony room for us . Questions were answered quickly and professionally. She is extremely easy to work with. Unfortunately because of the Covid-19 shutdown the cruise was cancelled. We have rebooked the same cruise through her and look forward to going.

By Carole P from Montverde, Florida
Traveled to Panama Canal ~ Panama ~ Central America

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends

Dralene "Red" Hughes responded:
Thank you so much for your trust in my travel assistance, it is always a great pleasure working with you and providing you with travel that fits your desires and will make your adventures memorable. Thank you again and I look forward to hearing all about your Panama Canal cruise and creating more amazing adventures for you in the future! Enjoy and Wishing You Two all the Best Always! Enjoy Exploring the World!

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Destination Expert:

Germany
At Sea
Mediterranean
Walt Disney World
Africa
France
Switzerland
Caribbean Sea
Dubai
Napa Valley
China
Italy
Vail/Eagle
Spain
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Alaska
Scandinavia
Pacific Ocean
Hawaii Island

Travel Specialist:

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

Certifications/Awards:

CTA
Trained Certified : Travel Institute CTA, CLIA-MCC
Masters : Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Viking, more
Specialist : AmaWaterways, Virgin Voyages
Certified : Universal, Disney, Rocky Mountaineer
Certified : Africa, Dubai, Europe, Australia, more

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