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Sammy Chandhok, Travel Agent in Madison, WI

Sammy Chandhok

Madison, WI Travel Agent
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Sammy Chandhok

Madison, WI · 3 Years of Experience

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
4.9
(20)
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, Thailand, USA, Caribbean

Interests:

Adventure, National Parks, Family Vacations, Escorted Tours, Sustainable Travel

Suppliers:

G Adventures, Holland America Line, Insight Vacations, Globus, Universal Parks & Resorts Vacations

About Me

Mountains above the clouds in Glacier NP
Mountains above the clouds in Glacier NP

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 adventures, and more! I love to learn about the environment and natural history of the areas I visit as I studied wildlife biology and natural resources in college. Cultural immersion through experiences, food, and talking with locals makes travel even more special and interesting. 

I have been fortunate to have been able to travel since I was a baby. I got bit by the travel bug early in life and have been hooked ever since! There are endless beautiful places to see within the United States and territories - so if you don't have a passport, don't worry, I can still plan an amazing vacation for you! Internationally, I have been to 5 of the 7 continents. You can see some of those adventures in my additional bios and photo albums.

I am excited to either plan a tailor-made vacation or find a tour or cruise that fits your vacation wants best! 

My Wanderlust Experiences


  • I have lived and traveled all over the United States – it is my dream to visit all 50. My current count is 46 states!

  • I love visiting National Parks and experiencing our natural world.

  • India has a special place in my heart. I have family in southern India that I try to visit every few years.

  • I studied abroad in New Zealand and fell in love with the country and Maori culture.

  • I learned about Thai culture through exploring towns and markets, a historical park, and some nature parks while on a group tour.

  • A trip to South America to experience the Amazon, Machu Picchu, and the Galapagos is one of my favorites - lots of wildlife and culture.

  • Other travel experiences include: Andros, Bahamas; Costa Rica; United Kingdom; Australia; and Paris, France.

REVIEWS

Rating: 4.9
20 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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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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Family trip to Vancouver
Reviewed By Jen - Madison, WI | Traveled to Vancouver | British Columbia | Canada
Sammy planned us a fantastic trip to Vancouver. It was so easy to plan back and forth via email, including planning multiple excursions. She was very responsive and proactive. All we had to do was show up on our trip!
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 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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