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Amanda Bates - Frog since August 2005
I work in the travel industry because:
AFTER COmPLETING my INTERNsHIP AT WALT DIsNEy
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WORLD in 2002 I felt my time there wasn’t over. I
loved talking with people while they were on vacation.
The questions from guests seemed endless about
where to eat and what to do. During my time at Epcot I
would pass along my advice and likely never see those
people again. However, once I moved to the Polynesian
Consultant Favorites from 2008...
Resort I was able to talk to the same guests
throughout their vacation. I was getting ready to move
2008 Moderate & Luxury Hotels
back to Florida when I saw an opening at Peace Frogs
moderate= 3-4 stars, Luxury= 5 stars
Travel. Working here has satisfied my desire to help a
client plan their entire vacation. The ultimate goal is
Rochelle DeBaun
to put together such an amazing trip that I get to plan
Moderate:
all their future trips as well. When you don’t have to
1. Grand Case Beach Club in French st. martin
ask a client about particular preferences because you
2. Jackalberry Lodge in the Thornybush Private Game
already know them, you know you’re doing a good job.
Reserve outside Kruger National Park
3. Ramada Plaza New yorker in New york City
Rochelle DeBaun - Frog since Fall 1995
The best part of being a travel consultant is:
Luxury:
1. Hotel Relais santa Croce in Florence, Italy
HELPING PEOPLE sEE THE WORLD, share their
2. Paraiso de la Bonita, Riviera maya, mexico
stories and adventures, but most of all helping to
3. Fairmont Olympic Hotel seattle, Washington
create memories that will last a lifetime. I’m in
Rhonda Valko
the job of HAPPy and that’s a pretty great perk. I
Moderate:
1. Balmoral in Barcelona, spain
2. Iberostar Del mar, Riviera maya, mexico
The Soapbox
3. The Carambola Beach Resort, st. Croix, UsvI
ONE THING ABOvE ALL – TRAvEL LIGHT! No matter where I am traveling
Luxury:
or for how long, I make it a rule to only bring carry-on. yes, this has taken
1. Katikies and Canaves II in Oia, santorini Greece
some practice, but I have learned you can have a terrific vacation without
2. George v in Paris, France
10 pairs of shoes and life does not end without a blow dryer. This is even
3. Grand Wailea in maui, Hawaii
more of a godsend when a flight has been delayed or changed. you can
just grab your bags and run! It is very comforting to know that no matter
what travel hiccups you encounter, all of your luggage will be with you
“If you look like your passport photo, when you reach your final destination. -rV
you’re too ill to travel.” -Will Kommen
15 years in the Charlottesville community has given Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters a lot to be thankful for - in
return we’ve donated back to the community in several ways. We’ve given over $24,500 for a Peace Frogs Travel study
abroad scholarship administered by the University of Virginia Department of International Studies. In addition we donate to a variety of
local charities and organizations annually resulting in a 15 year give of over $75,000 in cash donations, products and trips.
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