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Cindi Sanden, Travel Agent in Soddy Daisy, TN

Cindi Sanden

Soddy Daisy, TN Travel Agent

Cindi Sanden

Soddy Daisy, TN · 11 Years of Experience

Awaken Travels, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
4.8
(23)
100% Recommended
The arrangements were very well organized and made the trip and wedding relaxed for all the travel and event. Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Alaska, Caribbean, Fiji, Puerto Vallarta, Argentina

Interests:

Luxury, Bespoke Travel, Destination Weddings, All Inclusive, Cruises

Suppliers:

Hurtigruten, Classic Vacations, Viking, AmaWaterways, Sandals and Beaches Resorts

About Me

Hi, my name is Cindi, and I’m the proud owner and manager of Awaken Travels.

Our agency is dedicated to crafting exceptional travel experiences for clients around the globe. When you connect with us, I make sure you’re matched with the best agent for your particular trip, drawing on our team’s expertise to deliver a personalized and seamless experience. Whether it’s myself or another specialized agent, you’ll always be working with someone who has in-depth knowledge and a passion for making your travel dreams a reality.

Personally, I specialize in luxury small ship cruises, river and expedition journeys, adults-only vacations, and bespoke travel experiences. I’m especially fond of Virgin Voyages and Viking Cruises for their sophisticated, adult-focused atmospheres and top-tier amenities. While I have a special love for Fiji, which I’ve visited twice, my passion now lies in curating luxurious and exclusive travel options that allow our clients to explore the world in style.

At Awaken Travels, our team’s expertise spans all types of travel, including Destination Weddings, Corporate and Group Travel, and so much more. We pride ourselves on our ability to book the world, handling everything from romantic escapes to large-scale corporate events and family vacations. The only type of travel we don’t handle is flight-only bookings, but for everything else, we’ve got you covered.

Since founding Awaken Travels in 2015, I’ve remained committed to ongoing education, regularly attending conferences and industry events to stay at the forefront of travel trends.

My team and I are dedicated to providing the latest insights and best options for every kind of trip.

Based in Tennessee, I live with my husband Nate, our daughter Toria, and our beloved collection of fur-babies and chickens. We look forward to helping you discover the world in a way that’s uniquely tailored to you!

Our 20th Anniversary Trip was MAGICAL!

Cindi did an AMAZING job at putting together our 20th Wedding Anniversary Trip! We so appreciated her taking over the planning for us. All we had to do was show up to each of the special meals and events that she scheduled for us. We had an absolutely Magical time and couldn't have done it without Cindi! We will use her every time!!!!

Reviewer: Katie
Location: Mesa, AZ
Travel Date: October 2015

REVIEWS

Rating: 4.8
23 reviews
100% Recommended
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Reviewed By Dad - Happy Jack Az | Traveled to Cancun ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
The arrangements were very well organized and made the trip and wedding relaxed for all the travel and event.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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She Took Care Of Everything
Reviewed By Sean - Chandler, AZ | Traveled to
We wanted to go to an All Inclusive - Adult Only - Resort in Jamaica. Way too many options for a non traveler like me to know what is good & real vs. a touristy rip off. Not only did she show us the "Good Places"... But she got EVERYTHING lined up. She got us freebies, and discounts, and most importantly: She monitored our travel. We were never "alone" during our transition into and then out of complete and total relaxation! Well done Cindi!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My Key to a Great Vacation
Reviewed By No Nickname - Arizona | Traveled to
I am a do-it-yourselfer but that no longer applies to my vacation plans. After spending over a week trying to find a workable combination of airfare, hotel, car and Disney Land tickets I finally cried uncle and set out to find a travel agent. I reached out to 10 agents and no one came near the responsiveness and understanding of exactly what I was looking for except for Cindi Sanden at Awaken Travels. Cindi gave me many opportunities and wound up saving me over $1,200 (in addition to a lot of headaches) for my trip. She is now my one and only travel agent. I will never try to do it on my own again with her in my corner!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Bucket List
Reviewed By Jacque - Gilbert, AZ | Traveled to Hawaii ~ USA
Cindi helped our family plan several bucket list trips this year due to a medical diagnosis. She was/is always very attentive to our needs and makes sure that each of our vacations are truly once in a lifetime memorable. Cindi's level of customer service is impeccable!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Honeymoon to Jamaica
Reviewed By Stacie - Virginia | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Cindi was very responsive and helpful. She helped us plan our honeymoon to Jamaica. The only down fall from the trip was not having seat assignments together on the flights.
Cindi Sanden responded
"Thank you so much for taking the time to review our services Stacie. I am sorry to hear you were disappointed that you were unable to sit together on your flight. Because of your budget for the trip your reservation was for Basic Economy Flights and unfortunately when you book these budget flights you are unable to pre-select your seats. It was my true pleasure helping you plan your Honeymoon to Jamaica and I wish you joy and happiness in your marriage and life. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
A Honeymoon Wishes Agent provides the only full service honeymoon registry for couples that expect a higher standard for their wedding.
Sandals Certified Specialist
University of WOW Expert
Princess Commodore
Mexico Travel Expert
Merlin North America Specialist

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.

Client Testimonials

First Overseas Honeymoon Made Easy
Having never been overseas, my husband and I turned to Awaken Travels for help planning our honeymoon to Italy. Vijal and Teresa worked together to make sure we had a great itinerary and always was willing to answer any questions we had. Everything from our transfers, to our hotel stay to our tours went seamlessly. Teresa answered any questions via text despite the time difference and being across the world. Teresa even answered a question I had on Christmas night when my husbands name was incorrect on his boarding pass! Then her and Vijal had a one on one call with me the day before we left to go over any and all questions we had. We missed our connecting flight due to delays and Teresa called the transfer company on behalf of us to make sure we would still have a ride at midnight. We would definitely use them again to plan our next trip because they take so much of the stress and planning off of you!
Allyson S., Phoenix, AZ
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