Carrie Rester, Travel Agent in Gulfport, MS

Carrie Rester

Gulfport, MS Travel Agent

Carrie Rester

Gulfport, MS · 6 Years of Experience

Rest or Travel, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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My Travel Specialties
Certificates & Awards

Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Croatia, Europe, Italy, Greece, Spain

Interests:

Beach Vacations, Luxury, Disney Vacations, Escorted Tours, European Culture

Suppliers:

Azamara, Classic Vacations, Oceania Cruises, Disney, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations

About Me

Building Beautiful Journeys, One Detail at a Time

I specialize in creating thoughtfully designed travel experiences that balance luxury, authenticity, and ease. My areas of expertise include European travel, family vacations, group journeys, yacht charters, and luxury cruises. Having explored 38 countries, I bring firsthand insight and creativity to every itinerary I design. I often compare building an itinerary to building a house—it starts with a vision, a solid foundation, and evolves as the details take shape. Sometimes you realize you don’t need that extra “room,” or that something needs to move to make the whole plan flow better. I love that process—refining, reimagining, and shaping each trip until it feels just right. I work comfortably within a range of budgets, always striving to deliver thoughtful details, smooth logistics, and experiences that feel deeply personal. I approach each journey with care, creativity, and a genuine love for helping others see the world.

My Travel Specialties

Meet Carrie Rester, Owner of Rest or Travel

Meet Carrie Rester, Owner of Rest or Travel
Travel has always been more than a passion for me—it’s a way of life. Over the years, I’ve had the joy of exploring 38 countries (and counting!) and turning my love for travel into a career helping others see the world. For the past five years, I’ve been fortunate to work professionally in the tr...Read More ▶

Travel Specialist

Travel Specialist
While growing up my family would take what we would describe today as "Griswold vacations." My parents would load up our station wagon and we would be off. We traveled everywhere, seeing most of the United States and parts of Canada. I believe these experiences created a love in my heart and soul...Read More ▶

Certifications & Awards

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