You deserve fond vacation memories created by Certified Travel consultants just for you.
Welcome to Turner, Trichel & Associates (TT&A TRAVEL) ..."Destination Specialists for the Discriminating Traveler".
We pride ourselves on finding the right travel experience for our clients.
We are so much more than just a travel service! Whether you are planning a vacation, a honeymoon, or are a frequent business traveler, TT&A TRAVEL provides the expertise to make your journey a memorable one.
We know you have many questions. We can provide the answers, because we have been certified by most European National Travel Agencies. We constantly attend many travel events in all areas of the world to find new experiences for our clients. All our clients are repeats or referrals...that tells it all!
Keywords: Destination; Specialists; Certified; unique experiences; Europe; Germany; Switzerland; Austria; Italy; France; Holland; Scandinavia; UK; Ireland; Cruises; River Cruises; Tours; gourmet; cooking schools; Cultural; B&Bs.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1998. President and COO has been in travel business over 30 yrs.
What is your primary product or service?
International Destination Specialists, whether by plane or ship.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I had traveled extensively both within the US and overseas due to being in a military family and having roots in Germany. I started in sales of charter airline services and let tours to the old Soviet Union. Desiring to get more involved in helping people plan their vacations more efficiently and economically, I became a Travel Agent
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
After using travel agents who knew very little about vacation destinations, I decided to start my own travel destination company. Through study and travel I developed both the knowledge and the important international "contacts" that make my services at TT&A TRAVEL unique. I became a Travel Agent and eventually a travel agency Manager. Now as a Certified Travel Consultant, I am certified as Destination Specialist by most national travel agencies in Europe.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Due to technology, I need only one home office with my Associates in other locations operating via the Internet tied to the home office.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Personal appointments can be arranged by calling (703) 360-1999.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, wire transfers, and most major Credit Cards.
Which areas do you service?
We have clients World-wide for whom we provide travel-related services.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Turner, Trichel & Associates Inc. is a Virginia Corporation doing business as: "TT&A TRAVEL".
President and Chief Operating Officer: Ellie Turner
Vice President: Kathy Trichel
Treasurer and Director of Tour Development: Andy Turner
What are your hours of operation?
10am-5pm, Mon-Fri; By appointment at other times.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"Thank you for planning our trip of a lifetime! We especially enjoyed the dining and sightseeing suggestions as well as the amenities you arranged for us."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Without a Travel Agent, you are on your own!"