Christina Ortalano

Christina did a great job choosing Lied Lodge for us. I never would have found or thought to stay at this property and it ended up being one of the pleasant surprises of our trip. The hotel was clean and comfortable, we had a patio where we could relax outside, and the restaurant was good.

This is exactly why having Christina plan any trip will make such a difference. She finds unique places in towns that people know very little about. Lied Lodge was much more than we expected to find in a small Nebraska town.

Christina was absolutely phenomenal! She made the trip stress free, it felt like vacation started before we even left home. Upon landing and while on the trip, we continued to have excellent communication with her. I would 100% book again with her.

Christina planned an incredible 17-day road trip for us that took us through multiple states, with everything from cities and small towns to national parks, scenic drives, and some truly memorable hotels along the way.

What impressed me most was how much thought went into the overall route. This wasn’t a typical vacation where you book one hotel and stay put. We were constantly moving, and Christina figured out how to fit in all the places we wanted to see without making the trip feel like we were spending the entire time in the car. She found great places to stay along the way and was able to adjust our plans as we traveled, which made a huge difference on a trip like this.

We experienced an amazing variety of places, including the Texas Hill Country, the Ozarks, the Iowa State Fair, the Badlands and Black Hills, Devils Tower, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and so much more. The hotels throughout the trip were well chosen for their location, comfort, and convenience, and several became part of the experience rather than simply somewhere to sleep.

The trip ended in North Dakota with me reaching all 50 states, which made it even more special and memorable. It was an ambitious itinerary, but Christina made it all come together seamlessly.

If you’re planning a complicated road trip or a vacation with a lot of moving pieces, having someone like Christina who understands routing, hotels, and all the little details that make a trip work is invaluable. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Five stars!

I recently used Christina Luxury Travel for a business trip, and the experience was seamless. They saved me hours of planning, maintained excellent communication throughout, and provided a fantastic, detailed recap of the trip. The best part? The pricing matched what I usually find on Expedia, but the service went far beyond that of an online agency. They even took care of booking my airport parking. Thank you, Christina, for the top-tier service.

We wanted a completely customized shore excursion from the Marseille cruise port that avoided tourist crowds, city centers, and typical wine tours, and Christina delivered exactly what we were looking for. She designed a seamless itinerary that maximized our time experiencing Provence instead of sitting in traffic.

Our private Mercedes van was waiting for us at Gate 4 when we disembarked, making for an effortless start to the day. The experiences she selected were exceptional: a morning tasting of award-winning artisan olive oils at the historic Moulin à Huile des Costes in Pélissanne, followed by a spectacular drive along the dramatic sea cliffs of the Route des Crêtes.

One of the highlights was lunch in Cassis, where Christina secured us a terrace table at Le Bistrot de Nino overlooking the harbor. We enjoyed fresh Mediterranean seafood with breathtaking views of Cap Canaille and the coastline beyond.

Everything was thoughtfully planned, perfectly timed, and completely stress-free. We returned to the ship with plenty of time to spare and felt like we had experienced the very best of the region in a single day. If you're looking for a travel advisor who truly listens and creates experiences tailored to your interests, I highly recommend working with Christina.