Kristy Contreras
Based in Las Vegas, Nevada
English
Chronicle & Compass Travel
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Our Story
I am a globetrotting travel advisor (and history buff) specializing in luxury group trips, off the-grid travel, and cruises. I don’t like to sit at home for very long. I try to check out a new locale every month. Large trips/small road trips make me happy. Throw in a museum and I am in heaven. I love to research the history of all the places I visit so that I can discover the story, culture, and cuisine. I like to explore nooks and crannies and have traveled throughout the United States, Europe, and Mexico. I live in Las Vegas and I lived for many years in Chicago, so I am an expert in those cities, as well. When I am not on a road trip or jet-setting, I am on a cruise. I would love to share my passion for travel with you and curate unique itineraries that will make you the envy of your friends.
Travel Style
I like to travel to learn about or experience things. Panning for gold in Alaska, flying on a trapeze in Sarasota, absorbing the art in the Sistine Chapel, finding Vivaldi's Museum in Venice, a luau in Maui, tapas in Barcelona, and snorkeling in Honduras are just a few of the of the things that I have experienced. I research everything that there is to do in that location. I research the best places to learn about the place, meet the residents, experience the culture (both current and past), and then I research the off-the-beaten-path places. My husband and I have a saying that when looking for a restaurant, we take two lefts and a right. We prefer to eat where the locals eat.
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Reviews (2)
Scott D.
travel to Tennessee
12 days ago
Kristy is awesome. I have never used a travel agent before this trip. Kristy helped us coordinate through weather delays and took care of our modified hotel and rental car issues. She communicated with us daily and did everything to make sure we were taken care of.
Charity G.
travel to California
3 months ago
Kristy was so helpful in finding places to stay for a last minute road trip. I gave some simple requests and a general location; each time she chose a unique place to stay that made our trip even more special and meaningful.
Scott D.
travel to Tennessee
12 days ago
Kristy is awesome. I have never used a travel agent before this trip. Kristy helped us coordinate through weather delays and took care of our modified hotel and rental car issues. She communicated with us daily and did everything to make sure we were taken care of.
Charity G.
travel to California
3 months ago
Kristy was so helpful in finding places to stay for a last minute road trip. I gave some simple requests and a general location; each time she chose a unique place to stay that made our trip even more special and meaningful.
Travel ideas (1)
A Local's Guide to the Las Vegas We See
Most people go to Las Vegas to gamble, see the lights on the strip, see a show, or to elope. Many people do not realize that actual people live in Las Vegas and (gasp) they only travel to the strip when someone comes to visit them. So, what do locals do and where do they do it?
A Local's Guide to the Las Vegas We See
Most people go to Las Vegas to gamble, see the lights on the strip, see a show, or to elope. Many people do not realize that actual people live in Las Vegas and (gasp) they only travel to the strip when someone comes to visit them. So, what do locals do and where do they do it?
A Local's Guide to the Las Vegas We See
Most people go to Las Vegas to gamble, see the lights on the strip, see a show, or to elope. Many people do not realize that actual people live in Las Vegas and (gasp) they only travel to the strip when someone comes to visit them. So, what do locals do and where do they do it?
A Local's Guide to the Las Vegas We See
Most people go to Las Vegas to gamble, see the lights on the strip, see a show, or to elope. Many people do not realize that actual people live in Las Vegas and (gasp) they only travel to the strip when someone comes to visit them. So, what do locals do and where do they do it?
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