(51 Reviews)
100% Recommended

Dralene "Red" Hughes

Montverde, FL
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 be...
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Certified Ocean & River Cruise Specialist

Enjoying a beautiful day in Cabo
Enjoying a beautiful day in Cabo

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 of travel - you only unpack once and you are taken to the destinations to enjoy - whether from ocean port to ocean port -or- cruising through the destination via rivers.

I am a member of the CLIA (Cruise Line International Association) and I have completed the training to be certified agent - as a ACC : Accredited Cruise Counsellor.

I stay up-to-date in my cruise training and I am certified at the highest levels with most ocean & river cruise lines; keeping up-to-date on their destinations, new ships, information, cruise safety & health protocols and standards. Every cruise line has a specific niche, which fits different personalities ... I have the knowledge & experience to know the best options for you to enjoy! Cheers!

My Travel Albums

Christmas Market AmaWaterways River Cruise 2021
Amsterdam - De Zaanse Schans - Red & Wooden Shoes

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:

  • Mediterranean
  • Caribbean Sea
  • Vail/Eagle
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean

Travel Specialist:

  • Cruises
  • River Cruises
  • Culinary & Foodie
  • Theme Parks
  • Adult Only

Top Travel Partners:

  • AmaWaterways
  • Virgin Voyages
  • Royal Caribbean
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Rocky Mountaineer

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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