Sammy Chandhok, Travel Agent in Madison, WI

Sammy Chandhok

Madison, WI Travel Agent
Super Agent

Sammy Chandhok

Madison, WI · 3 Years of Experience

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
4.9
(21)
100% Recommended
We had a different trip fall through at the last minute and contacted us to quickly help us set up a trip to Anchorage and Seward,... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

New Zealand, Alaska, USA, Costa Rica, Thailand

Interests:

Adventure, Bucket List, Sustainable Travel, Eco-Tourism, National Parks

Suppliers:

Alexander & Roberts, G Adventures, Globus, Holland America Line, UnCruise Adventures

About Me

Soft/Active Adventure & Bucket List Travel Agent

“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” I believe this wholeheartedly. Travel has the potential to open minds and expand horizons. I would love to help plan a trip for you that embodies all your wants and needs. Through personal experience and specialist trainings, I have expertise in soft and hard adventure travel to both unique and popular destinations. With a multitude of resources available to me, I can create a tailor-made itinerary to check off something on your bucket list or find an escorted tour to suit your travel style and interests! River and ocean cruises allow you to get a taste of many destinations in a relatively short amount of time, and are a great experience in and of itself.

My Travel Specialties

Bucket List and Adventure Travel Specialist

Bucket List and Adventure Travel Specialist
I have different types of both domestic and international travel experiences, including but not limited to adventure, small group, cruising, and all-inclusive.  The world is full of beautiful landscapes, interesting nature and wildlife, different ways of life and cultures, exciting adventu...Read More ▶

Adventure Travel Specialist

Adventure Travel Specialist
Adventure travel encompasses a lot of types of travel and levels of activity. Adventure, to me, is exploring different destinations, learning about the culture and environment of an area, and experiencing new things. This can be "soft adventure" where you don't need to rough it or need pre...Read More ▶

Bucket List Travel Expert

Bucket List Travel Expert
Do you have a list of places you would love to visit, but haven't had the right time yet? Me too! Well, the time is now!   My goal is to take the pressure off of planning a vacation so you can better enjoy the process and stay excited for the trip. I understand that everyone seeks differen...Read More ▶

Sustainable Travel

Sustainable Travel
There are a number of global environmental challenges the world is facing and travel can potentially add to that. But it doesn't have to! There are certain suppliers that are dedicated to sustainable travel, some methods of travel are more eco-efficient, some companies that will donate materials ...Read More ▶

REVIEWS

Rating: 4.9
21 reviews
100% Recommended
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Alaska with our grandchild
Reviewed By Cathie - Madison, WI | Traveled to Alaska | USA
We had a different trip fall through at the last minute and contacted us to quickly help us set up a trip to Anchorage and Seward, Alaska. She talked with us about the kind of trip and activities interested us, offered a variety of great suggestions, and then booked them for us. Once on the trip, the travel app used by the agency made keeping track of details really easy. And when one of our booked activities needed to be cancelled due to weather, she called us to make sure we knew what was going on and could get connected to the activity provider. In short, we were very pleased to have worked with Sammy.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Best. Honeymoon. Ever
Reviewed By Elise - Centereach, NY | Traveled to Punta Cana ~ Dominican Republic ~ Caribbean
Easy to communicate with. Prompt. Helpful. Worked with our wants for this trip and made them happen! Made sure we had everything we needed pre travel. Gave us suggestions on what to pack. Was always available for a phone call to go over travel documents, etc.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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So many Mexicos
Reviewed By Willy - Sauk City, Wisconsin | Traveled to Mexico
Sammy arranged such diverse and rewarding experiences for us - from an all inclusive stay in Los Cabos where we watched wales from our breakfast table and made a day trip to Todos Santos to volunteer at a sea turtle hatchery, to busy Mexico City where we loved the vibrant art scene and culinary delights.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our Trip to Guam
Reviewed By Teresa - Lodi, WI | Traveled to Guam | South Pacific
Sammy did an excellent job our planning our recent trip to Guam. She listened to what we wanted and executed the plans flawlessly. She did the work so that we could sit back relax and enjoy.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Family Adventure
Reviewed By FamilyOfFour - Madison, WI | Traveled to Punta Cana | Dominican Republic | Caribbean
We are not well seasoned travelers--a family of four with two girls (tween and teen). Sammy helped us with everything from identifying where in the world we should go and how we would get there, to helping prompt all the details like a packing list and international travel information. She was responsive and never made us feel like any question was too insignificant. In the end, we had an amazing time with no regrets! We will call on her again for our next adventure!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
TRACKS (Rocky Mountaineer Specialist)
Hurtigruten Expeditions Certified Agent
Hurtigruten Expeditions Certified Agent
Viking Expert
Viking Expert
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Holland America Line Academy Specialist
Globus, G Adventures, VAX Specialist Certs
Rocky Mountaineer, Rail Europe Certs
Iceland, New Zealand, Alaska Specialist Certs
Alexander & Roberts, Micato Safari, CIE Certs
unCruise Adventures, Disney Certs

My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

My Photo Albums and Videos

Hawaii - Maui and Kauai, October 2023
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    My Travel Stories

    Family Celebration on Maui & Kauai

    To celebrate my mom's 60th birthday and promotion at work, we flocked to this bucket list location in October 2023!  Maui Only a couple main roads to go between towns, so it is easy to navigate around the island. We stayed at the Andaz in Wailea area. A beautiful property with ocean-facing rooms, 3 levels of infini...
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    Hogwarts at Night

    Universal Orlando - Harry Potter World

    If you are as big of a Harry Potter fan as I am, the Universal Parks in Orlando are a must! In February 2022, my mom surprised me with a trip to Universal for my birthday - I was so excited! Universal Endless Summer Resort, Dockside Inn and Suites had everything we wanted: elevators, breakfast options, a coffee shop in the lobby, and – be...
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    Grand Teton National Park

    National Parks Explorer

    Do you know how satisfying it is to get a stamp in your National Parks Passport? I sure do! I love visiting different national park lands, learning about our nation's history and how the natural geology was formed. I can help with destination knowledge, important information for traveling in national parks, find private and small group tours/act...
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