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The women of
Viagio Travel LLC
228.871.5071 www.viagio.net
What would you like our readers to know about your business? We care so very much about your travel dreams! Team Viagio is able to create
a seamless top-notch itinerary
for you, so that you are worry free. You never have to spend hours researching on the internet doubting yourself, we will make a perfect plan for your honeymoon or family vacation.
What do you like best about what you do? I received an email just this week from a client during their Ireland vacation. They stopped their vacation to send
me the most heartfelt thank you, telling me that we are very much exceeding their expectations and dreams. That is what I like best about what I do! Our Virtuoso connections create the most incredible travel experience ever.
What sets your business apart from others in the same field? We are all so dedicated to the attention of every detail, from the time you book through every day of your travels. Viagio has incredible relationships with luxury cruise lines and resorts, and offers tremendous value.
As a child, what did you dream of becoming when you grew up? A nurse. Thrilled to be accepted into the program, I was hit by a drunk driver shortly after and had to withdraw from the nursing program. With a two-year wait list to reapply,
I had to find something else I loved to do. I found my calling in the travel industry. Although I never became a nurse, I have the ability to provide just the right prescription for my clients by fulfilling their souls with the perfect travel remedy.
Marie Fajersson, Travel Advisor & Manager marie@viagiotravel.com
What would you like our readers to know about your business? After 24 years with Bell Travel in downtown Gulfport, I have gotten to know so many wonderful people. When the Bells retired this year, my new position with Viagio Travel is just what I was looking for. I can’t imagine not working in the travel industry.
What do you like best about what you do? I really enjoy making positive travel memories for my clients. People will remember vacations for years, and being a small part of that is very fulfilling.
What sets your business apart from others in the same field? We are extremely client oriented. All of our efforts are focused on the satisfaction our customers experience while they are traveling.
As a child, what did you dream of becoming when you grew up? I really thought I would be a teacher. I came from a family of academics. History and literature were my favorite subjects, and the stories of far-away places inspired my interest in travel. When I had the opportunity to be part of the travel industry, it was the best of both worlds.
Tell us about one valuable lesson you learned along the way: Take nothing for granted. The travel business is constantly evolving. Destinations fall in and out of popularity, as well as what clients want to do on their vacations.
Debbie Griffith, Travel Advisor debbie@viagiotravel.com
IN BUSINESS
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