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Carla Martinez, Travel Agent in Magnolia, TX

Carla Martinez

Magnolia, TX Travel Agent
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Carla Martinez

Magnolia, TX · 8 Years of Experience

The Vacationeer-Carla Martinez, an independent agent with Travel Leaders Kissimmee, FL
5.0
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Destinations:

Alaska, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Icy Strait, Juneau

Interests:

Adventure, Cruises, Escorted Tours, Rail, Family Vacations

Suppliers:

Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruises®, Norwegian Cruise Line

About Me

Just living my best life!
Just living my best life!

Exploring Alaska from the deck of a cruise ship is a breathtaking immersion into wild beauty and awe-inspiring scenery. As you sail the Inside Passage, misty fjords, coastal rainforests, and tidewater glaciers like Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier drift by—massive walls of ice that occasionally calve with thunderous impact. Rangers often come aboard to highlight wildlife and glaciology, and spotting humpback whales, sea otters, bald eagles, and seals is a frequent thrill. Large ships typically offer visits to towns like Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan with curated shore excursions such as walking on glaciers, zip-lining, or riding the historic White Pass Railway.

If you’d prefer to go deeper inland, an escorted land tour can complement or replace your cruise. Denali National Park features vast tundra, towering mountain peaks (including North America’s highest, Denali), and abundant wildlife—grizzlies, moose, caribou—often spotted on narrated bus safaris. The experience continues aboard scenic train routes like the Denali Star or Glacier Discovery, winding between Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Talkeetna, offering day-long travel through Alaska’s interior backcountry and opportunities for hiking, rafting, or flightseeing.

Combining both—a cruise plus an escorted land package—offers the best of both worlds. You’ll enjoy the ease and panoramic coastal highlights of a cruise, then gain the immersive, active side of Alaska on land. Land tours can include lodging, transportation, some meals, and guided excursions, though meals and premium activities like rafting or flight tours may be additional. Many travelers recommend doing the land portion first for an energetic start and then relaxing into the cruise segment—an approach that adds flexibility and balance to your

Are you dreaming of glaciers and grizzlies, cruises and rail journeys? I’d love to help plan your perfect Alaska getaway. Let’s chat and create your custom adventure—just send me your dates and preferences, and I’ll take care of the rest. –?Carla?Martinez

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
47 reviews
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Wonderful Trip!
Reviewed By Jean - Hutchinson, MN | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
Thank you Carla for all of your help. We had a wonderful trip
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Successful trip!
Reviewed By JordanH - Midlothian, TX | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
We had a blast! Another successful Disney trip, thank you for everything.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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We are so excited!
Reviewed By AndyD - OPELOUSAS, LA | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
You have been so awesome to work with. We definitely appreciate you making yourself available to us, your professionalism and accuracy as we questioned everything ??! We could not have planned this without you.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Universal Studios and Disney World!
Reviewed By TaylorSydney - Fredericksburg, VA | Traveled to Walt Disney World | Florida | USA
This is the second time Carla has helped us with our trip. My husband and I love Halloween and did the Halloween Horror Nights 2 years ago. This time we did both Halloween parties at Disney and Universal. Carla just keep it all easy and stress free!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Disney Halloween on the High Seas
Reviewed By DuranDuran - Arvado, CO | Traveled to Bahamas | Caribbean
Carla helped us with our cruise this month and we had a great time. We had never booked a themed cruise before and it was so much fun. She explained everything and even gave on board credit! I highly recommend Carla!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

Alaskan Cruise Specialist with Royal Caribbean

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

River Rafting in Talkeetna! :)

Beyond the Ship Exploring the Wild Heart of Alaska

Anchorage to Denali: From City Vibes to Mountain MajestyWe started in Anchorage, where our land tour guide (shoutout to Sarah, a glacier-sculpted ball of energy) welcomed our small group with warm smiles and insider tips. From there, we boarded a deluxe motor coach and headed north along the George Parks Highway. Driving through the Alask...
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