I recently got back from Belize, which was a wonderful tropical excursion! I am especially grateful to my sponsor, Memorable Belize for curating a personal, beautiful, and informative time in Belize. I was struck by how knowledgeable everyone was, and their commitment to and love for their country. Monday – Arrival I arrived in Belize […]
Read MoreI recently returned from a trip around southern Africa, and it is a bucket list destination for good reason! My sponsor, Trans Africa Safaris, is a family-owned company that crafted a magnificent trip for me. I am incredibly grateful for their personal touch and the opportunity to travel alongside their president, Jennifer Paterson, and her […]
Read MoreLast week, I had the privilege of touring Norway with a small group of fellow travel enthusiasts. I have long admired Norwegians’ love of the outdoors and willingness to find adventure in all places and all seasons. After a week of hopping around the country, touring properties with management, test-driving incredible experiences, and eating all […]
Read MoreSignature Travel Network welcomed its members onboard the grand AmaMagna for an active week of cruising the Danube and exploring, from Vilshofen to Budapest. Hitting 5 countries in 7 days, this itinerary offered something for everyone, with two-three levels of excursions included in every port. The ship itself is double the width of traditional river […]
Read MoreThe merged travel management teams of Maupin Travel and Hess Corporate Travel announced their next chapter: unified branding and operations under the new name Sequel Travel. Building on a combined eight decades of experience, Sequel Travel is a new brand for the new landscape of business and vacation planning. Sequel Travel is led by Trevor […]
Read MoreWhen the opportunity to join Rocky Mountaineer on the First Passage to the West was presented, I was excited to experience not only the destination, but the train itself. However, after committing to it, a little hesitation set in. I am a very active person, how would I do on a train for two full […]
Read MoreAhh, Springtime in Paris. What could be better? How about a side trip to London? Add in five-star accommodations and you have the stuff a travel advisor’s dreams are made of. This is the situation I found myself in late March when I was invited by one of my favorite travel partners, Classic Vacations to […]
Read MoreMaupin Travel, a branch of Tzell Travel, is excited to announce that it is assuming operations of Hess Corporate Travel, also a branch of Tzell Travel. Hess Corporate Travel was established 37 years ago by Alan and Carol Hess. Over the years, Hess Corporate Travel has become a leading US travel management company, growing both organically and through acquisition. Hess Travel acquired […]
Read MoreAll aboard! Louanne Warren, a long time Maupin Travel Advisor, recently journeyed out West to experience the beauty of our National Parks and the Rocky Mountaineer train from Moab to Denver. She is back and ready to share the highlights! Louanne arrived in Moab a day early to explore with Adrift Adventures. She took a […]
Read MoreTell us a little bit about yourself: Hi! My name is Logan Pollak, and I live on the east coast with my husband, Pete, and our five children. We use Maupin Travel several times a year to plan vacations like our family ski trips out west, and special getaways together. Pete and I have converted […]
Read MoreWe are seeing the light at the end of a (very long) tunnel. Vaccines are rolling out, restaurants are opening at higher capacities, and the travel world is opening. We know there are many road warriors out there who used to travel for work almost every week and are itching to get out of their […]
Read MoreSporting 101 | COVID Edition: It’s May 7th, 1989 the Chicago Bulls are down one point from Cleveland with three seconds left on the clock to win the game. Brad Sellers from Chicago has the inbound pass to Michael Jordan; the shot clock is ticking, 2 seconds left, Michael Jordan shoots: scoring at the buzzer […]
Read MoreIn January, The Jamaican Tourist Board welcomed eight travel advisors from the Southeast to visit the island for five days. Among the list of the invited guests were Maupin Travel’s own Lisa Burnham (Travel Advisor) and Mike Owens (Business Development). The visit allowed them to inspect properties in Ocho Rios and Montego Bay as well […]
Read MoreAs we wrap up our frontline hero giveaways, we are excited to offer one last staycation package to a deserving winner.
Read MoreAfter reviewing all of the submissions, we are pleased to announce the lucky winner of the weekend getaway to the Pinehurst Resort and Spa, Vonda Reives.
Read MoreMaupin Travel is thrilled to partner with Pinehurst Resort and Spa to award a weekend getaway to one much-deserving winner.
Read MoreFor many of us, Covid-19 is creating more questions than answers. Our goal is to give you useful, concise information to enable you to make the best decisions for your team.
Read MoreAs your travel advisors, we know you are worried about your family and your business team. While no one truly knows what to expect in the coming months, here is what we do know about travel.
Read MoreREAL ID is coming, a change that has a lot of people confused. Not everyone needs a REAL ID, and many are wondering whether the experience to get one is worth it. Find out more here!
Read MoreWinter weather may interfere with your travel plans, but we don’t want to let it ruin your vacation. Here is some helpful information about traveling.
Read MoreMaupin Travel owners Trevor and Jordan Smith went in November to Guatemala to live for a month. Jordan shares some thoughts about what worked and what didn’t when staying for that long and traveling with children.
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard of services to get you through security faster, and you might wonder which option is best for you. Here is a breakdown of the top security programs..
Read MoreMaupin Travel turned 40 years old this year! Our team of more than 30 Travel Advisors loves helping people plan their vacations and corporate meetings in Raleigh, Durham, and beyond.
Read MoreIt’s time for that long weekend getaway! The only problem is you spent so much time planning trips to the scene museum, coordinating drop off and pickup from summer camp, and back to school shopping that you forgot to plan your post-summer trip.
Read MoreOur travel advisor, Louanne Warren, just took a fantastic trip to the Amazon with International Expeditions! For seven days, Louanne explored the river and surrounding villages, taking in the local culture, fishing, and kayaking.
Read MoreOn June 1st, we had the pleasure of hosting our first Acton Children’s Business Fair in downtown Durham. Sixty-five young entrepreneurs, ages 6-14, sold their products and services at a one-day marketplace outside of our headquarters in Durham’s.
Read MoreWe have a brand new team member at Maupin Travel! Christine Damschroder comes to us from Michigan, where she started her career in groups and events. Christine has joined the Maupin team to spearhead OUR groups and events department, and we are so thrilled to have her. “I just came on as the events manager. […]
Read MoreLast month one of our senior advisors, Tina Woolbright, travelled to several Greek Islands with Classic Vacations. Tina had an excellent time wine tasting, touring hotels, and checking out the sights, and she’s written this summary of her trip with suggestions of what to do on your next trip to Greece!
Read MoreOne of our corporate clients, professor Mary Kirchner, at Methodist University, is truly walking the walk when it comes back to her personal, spiritual, and educational mission of giving back. Together with a group of her students, Professor Kirchner travels to Sololá, Guatemala, in the Sierra Madre de Chiapas Mountains, often bringing supplies, shoes, and […]
Read MoreMaupin Travel advisor Tina Woolbright traveled to Italy in November. She shares her thoughts about the trip and some top tips to consider if you’re heading to “Bel Paese” (beautiful country).
Read MoreIt is so wonderful to see how many acts of kindness our colleagues have completed as we head into our fifth month of our fortieth anniversary celebration! It has been such an enriching and humbling.
Read MoreWith its pedestrian-friendly layout and innovative urban design, Savannah serves as a balm for the senses. The city of Savannah inspires visitors with its emerald tree canopy, quaint cobblestone streets.
Read MorePeople often look forward to the holiday party as a chance to see coworkers in a more relaxed setting. But oops – what if you’re way behind to get yours organized for this year?
Read MoreAnyone who knows Julie Seneca, our Director of Accounting, knows she’s also our resident fitness queen. As a result, she’s been heading up many of our fitness based acts of kindness for our #40for40 campaign and we are so thankful to her for seeking..
Read MoreOur advisor, Michele, was extended an invitation to travel to Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam with our preferred vendor, Trails of Indochina, for two weeks this past June.
Read MoreSherry Mack, a travel advisor in our corporate office, shared an act of kindness she recently participated in with her Mom. Upon reflecting on this campaign, Sherry discussed how powerful and refreshing it is to see the amazing things our colleagues do every day simply because they can. Travel is a fast paced business, and we’re […]
Read MoreAustralia is a sought after tourist destination and clients come in with a lot of questions! We’ve gathered some practical advice for traveling to Australia in partnership with our friend and travel expert, Ignacio Maza. Let this advice ease your mind if traveling to the outback feels like a daunting task; with the help of a […]
Read MoreJulia Glover, our Direct of Operations, recently committed a personal act of kindness we’d like to celebrate! As part of our #40for40 celebration to complete 40 acts of kindness in honor of 40 years in business, we’ve asked all of our employees to complete a personal act of kindness throughout the year. It feels good […]
Read MoreJulie Seneca, one of the amazing accounting wizards who keeps us all together at Maupin Travel, suggested we do the Sola Hot Mini 5k as part of our forty acts of kindness, and we a great time participating in this year’s event! The Sola Hot Mini 5K celebrated its sixth year a couple of weeks ago, and […]
Read MoreCosta Rica is a beautiful, vibrant country that has recently gained some serious traction in the tourist world. Costa Rica extends majestically from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea, and its distance is barely 200 miles. Don’t let the country’s small size dissuade you; there’s a lot packed into those 200 miles! Whether you’re […]
Read MoreAs a local travel company we had many concerns about the government shutdown earlier this year and how it would affect not only our clients, but the folks who work so hard to ensure our local airport is safe and secure and travelers can get to their destinations efficiently and on time.
Read MoreMike Owens, our director of client development, worked with Tina Woolbright in our leisure office and just returned from his tenth anniversary trip to London. The couple stayed at The Milestone Hotel and Residences and had an amazing time and even spotted Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on their trip! Here’s what Mike had to […]
Read MoreThis year Maupin Travel is celebrating for years of business in the Triangle! It is an honor to serve the people of our community, both with their business/university and vacation travel needs. We have experienced a long and rich history in Raleigh and the surrounding areas.
Read MoreOne of our most senior travel advisors in our leisure office, Karen Garr, spends a lot of her days researching for and planning trips to Africa. She’s visited, taken a safari, and sends her clients there as often as she can with two of her favorite tour companies, Micato Safaris and African Travel! She’s become […]
Read MoreYou’ve booked your Alaskan cruise, you’re ready to see the calving glaciers, and now you have no earthly clue what to pack. The number one thing to keep in mind with a cruise-or any kind of trip- to Alaska is layers. The Alaskan cruise season runs from May to September, with sometimes drastic variations in temperature […]
Read MoreNot to frighten anyone, but Christmas is six days away. If you’re anything like us at Maupin Travel you’ve likely stayed busy and haven’t exactly finished your holiday shopping yet. While it may be too late to plan an all-inclusive, surprise European vacation for your loved ones, there are some fantastic last-minute gifts that all […]
Read MoreOne thing we encounter A LOT in the travel industry is folks who want to take a last minute trip for the holidays. With enough planning and time, Thanksgiving and Christmas travel can go off without a hitch, but the closer one gets to the holiday, the more money and luck is required to make..
Read MoreMarilyn Mondoux is one of Maupin Travel’s most senior reps and has been with the company for twenty years. Marilyn transferred to Maupin as part of a company merger, and absolutely loves working for Maupin. She believes in making travel accessible for everyone and excels in making her client’s..
Read MoreLisa Shupp has been a travel advisor with Maupin Travel for fifteen years this January! Lisa’s dedication to Maupin Travel began at the start of her career; when she was in travel school at Lucas Travel School in Cary, they spoke highly of Tony Maupin and she knew then his agency was where she wanted […]
Read MoreMichele Matcham has been in the travel business for going on ten years, but she’s been passionate about it her entire life. With a life-long love of exploring the world, there are few places Michele hasn’t been! New Zealand is a favorite spot, but each trip she’s taken has been special for her, with fond […]
Read MoreIf you’ve never used a travel advisor you might wonder what the use is in the first place. Why do travel advisors still exist and what do they do? And when did travel agents become travel advisors? There are several types of travel advisors; we can handle everything from your family reunion in the Ozarks to that 50+ group of folks for your annual alumni pilgrimage.
Read MoreThe staff in our leisure office is committed to bringing your travel dreams to life. As avid travelers ourselves, we understand the importance of a well planned trip. With seven travel advisors in our Cameron Village office and several independent advisors who work across the Triangle, we make it a company wide goal to explore as […]
Read MoreCharlottesville, Virginia is primarily known as a presidential incubator, but there is much beyond the city’s famous sons, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe. Consistently ranked as one of the best cities to live, Charlottesville offers a variety of vacation-worthy experiences. The best news? It’s right up the road from Raleigh so you won’t have to worry […]
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