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Bettie Harding Lee
Owner of Woodlake Travel since 1980
Email: bettiehl@woodlaketravel.com
Certifications
Interests & Specialties
- Custom trips worldwide
Safaris
Villa and apartment travel
Expert Bio
- 30 years of experience as a leisure and corporate travel consultant
Travel to 106 countries and all 50 states
Extensive cruise travel
Widespread travel around Asia
Extended stays in many European countries
7 African visits
Recent Trips
Annually, I like to spend most of September in the United Kingdom. Our latest trip includes the Ritz in London and continuing on to enjoy other Virtuoso properties in Devon and Cornwall. The trip ends on a very high note with several days at Chewton Glen, one of the premier country house hotels in England. It is located on the southern coast east of Bournemouth and is also a Virtuoso property.
Africa is the very best travel experience! We enjoyed visiting Botswana on an Abercrombie & Kent safari. Our first two Sanctuary camps, Stanley’s and Chief’s, are both permanent tented camps. The animal watching was suburb and so unique since many of the animals adapt themselves to the Okavango Delta flood waters that come into Botswana from Angola. Next it was on to Chobe Chilwero, a Sanctuary lodge near Chobe National Park and the Chobe River. This offered the best bird watching that I ever have seen with an incredible variety of species. This trip ended at Victoria Falls with our staying on the Zambia side at the Royal Livingston Hotel.
Contact Bettie at 713-499-7108 or bettiehl@woodlaketravel.com
Linda de Sosa
Email: lindad@woodlaketravel.com
Certifications
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Certified Travel Consultant (CTC)
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Master Cruise Counselor (MCC)
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Graduate of Disney’s College of Knowledge
Interests & Specialties
- Australia, Russia and Asia
Singles Travel
Cruises, Family Travel, Ski Resorts
Honeymoons & Destination Weddings
Expert Bio
- Linda has traveled to 107 countries on six continents, plus all 50 states
15 plus years in the travel industry
Linda has traveled extensively to Europe, South America, Central America, Africa, Australia and Asia, as well as the Caribbean, Canada, Hawaii and Mexico
Linda just completed her 25th cruise
Recent Trips
I have enjoyed exploring the world and recently visited my 107th country, Jordan. Petra is amazing. I also recently explored the fascinating backroads of Spain and Portugal.
Since I love adventure travel, I really enjoyed my recent visit to the Canadian rainforest. I went “glamping” at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, where one stays in luxurious tents with 5 star service. It reminded me of my many trips to Africa, my favorite continent, and the marvelous safaris I have taken.
You can contact Linda at lindad@woodlaketravel.com or call 713-499-7105
Karen Bavoso
Email: karenb@woodlaketravel.com
Certifications
- Cayman Islands Specialist
Mexico Tourism Specialist
Disney College of Knowledge
Interests & Specialties
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In depth knowledge of all areas related to sun and fun, especially Mexico, Caribbean, Hawaii and cruises
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Weddings and honeymoons
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Group and incentive travel specialist
Expert Bio
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Over 19 years in the travel industry
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Karen has traveled to Europe, South America, Mexico, the Caribbean and is looking forward to a trip to Botswana in November, 2010
Recent Trips
Argentina and Brazil - this trip began in Buenos Aires where I toured the oldest part of the city called San Telmo, dotted with many historical buildings and churches. We also visited the colorful, quaint quarter of La Boca as well as the most sophisticated area, Recoleta with its many luxurious mansions and shops. We also took a day tour to the Estancia Santa Susana, a gaucho farm 70 km from Buenos Aires. The highlight of this portion of the trip was learning to tango at the famous Esquina Carlos Gardel.
A trip to Rio de Janeiro would not be complete without seeing Ipanema Beach, Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Rain Forest and Christ the Redeemer.
Italy – with Trafalgar Tours as my guide, I visited the most romantic cities in Italy – Rome, Venice and Florence. In Rome, I visited the Forum, Colosseum, St. Peters Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. I took a private launch on the Canal in Venice, visited St. Marks Square, the Bridge of Sighs and of course a Gondola ride. The Duomo, Signoria Square and the famous Baptistery were sights in Florence.
Call 713-499-7101 or email karenb@woodlaketravel.com
Bette Prochaska
Email:bettep@woodlaketravel.com
Certifications
Interests & Specialties
- Bette has planned literally hundreds of honeymoons and destination weddings. She brings professional guidance to one of the most significant events in a couple’s life.
By traveling extensively with her children, Bette became an expert in family travel.
Expert Bio
With over 20 years in the travel industry, Bette has visited Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Croatia, as well as Hong Kong, India, Costa Rica, Canada, Hawaii, Caribbean and most of the United States.
Recent Trips
On a recent trip to incredible India, Bette experienced firsthand the royal treatment that our clients receive from our luxury hotel and tour partners – magnificent palace hotels in Mumbai, Udaipur and Jodhpur, as well as a luxurious safari lodge in the Pench National Park where she photographed a leopard.
An oceanfront luxury villa with a private chef and butler was home for a few days in June 2010 in fabulous Los Cabos. This destination is convenient, safe and a great value for luxury travel in Mexico.
You can contact Bette at bettep@woodlaketravel.com or call 713-499-7116
Sandra Ortiz
Email: sandra@woodlaketravel.com
Certifications
Interests & Specialties
- Leisure travel, including cruises, guided tours and custom travel utilizing our wonderful Virtuoso partners all over the world
- Family Travel
- Spa and Honeymoon Vacations
Expert Bio
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Over 15 years experience
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Extensive travel in Europe, Australia, Fiji, Mexico, Caribbean and the United States
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An expert travel planner for leisure and corporate travel
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Se Habla Espanol
Recent Trips
At the end of 2009, my family and I enjoyed a Christmas like no other as we set sail on the Disney Wonder. Both Disney World and the Disney Wonder were filled with the Yuletide spirit, from the beautiful decorations to the attentive crew members who tended to our every need. A stop-over at Disney's Castaway Cay was a wonderful opportunity for some beachside R&R. At the park, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights was an unbelievable experience that we will never forget. The incomparable Natalie Cole serenaded a capacity crowd at Universal Studios' Music Plaza with a wide selection of Natalie's many hits and holiday classics. Through the miracles of technology, Natalie joined her father for a rendition of their timeless classic; this was the crown jewel of a truly "Unforgettable" show.
On the Fourth of July weekend, I headed north, to beautiful Beaver Creek, Colorado and stayed at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa. There is no better place to get away from the summer heat than Colorado: the temperature never got above 65 degrees! We made the most of our short three night stay with an exciting slate of activities, including fly fishing, hiking, and white water rafting. For those who enjoy fishing, the fly fishing excursion is a must. Hiking or biking the numerous mountain trails around the hotel is a great opportunity to take in the stunning beauty of the Rocky Mountains. And the Level III white water rafting was a thrilling joy ride courtesy of the Arkansas River's speedy rapids. We capped off the weekend with Hyatt's fireworks show, a red, white and blue celebration that we enjoyed from the comfort of our room's balcony.
You can contact Sandra at 713-499-7107 or sandra@woodlaketravel.com
Dolly McGarrah
Email: dollym@woodlaketravel.com
Certifications
Interests & Specialties
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Worldwide luxury cruises – Crystal Cruises, QE2 and the Queen Mary
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International destinations including Asia and the Middle East
Expert Bio
Recent Trips
Sailed aboard the luxurious Crystal Symphony through the Panama Canal recently. Enjoyed the two on-board “specialty” restaurants, as well as the expert lecturers on board.
Disney family cruise to the Bahamas – to the delight of her grandchildren who enjoyed the Disney characters on board, as well as wonderful children’s programs on a big, beautiful ship.
You may contact Dolly at dollym@woodlaketravel.com or call 713-499-7103
Beverly Fish
Email: beverlyf@woodlaketravel.com
Interests & Specialties
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Italy, France, Switzerland, Scandinavia, the British Isles, the Middle East and the Orient
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Luxury cruises and tours
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Specializes in custom individual holidays, designed especially for each client’s interest
Expert Bio
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30 years in the luxury leisure travel business
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Beverly has sailed on all of the 5 star cruise lines numerous times with destinations to the seven continents, including an expedition cruise to Antarctica. She has experienced the ultra deluxe tour operators – five Travcoa tours and three Abercrombie & Kent excursions.
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Beverly has visited all seven continents, with extensive traveling around the world, experiencing first hand all aspects of high end travel
Recent Trips
Spending the holiday season in Munich, Salzburg and Lucerne was one of the magical times of my recent travel experience. There is nothing that can top the gaiety and enchantment of this part of the world during Christmas and New Year’s…. and Paris, the City of Lights, during this season is breathtakingly beautiful and beyond description.
You may contact Beverly at beverlyf@woodlaketravel.com or call 713-499-7106
Joe Galloway
Email: jgalloway@woodlaketravel.com
Interests & Specialties
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Extensive travel including living in Santiago, Amsterdam, London, Jakarta and Mumbai as well as New York and Houston
Expert Bio
Recent Trips
A recent trip to England found us at Virtuoso preferred properties – the Lucknam Park near Bath which is a grand country house with a Michelin star restaurant and a modern state of the art spa; then off to the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London – a great hotel in a great location.
Next, a cruise around the Black Sea on Silversea’s Silver Wind which is one of the top rated small luxury cruise lines today. After a pre-cruise stay at The Grande Bretagne in Athens, also a Virtuoso hotel, our cruise ended in Istanbul.
Most recently, after a stay at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, we boarded the Silversea’s Silver Whisper for a cruise to Hong Kong with stops in Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City among others.
You can contact Joe at jgalloway@woodlaketravel.com or call 713-499-7102
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