Ria Maratheftis
Ria Maratheftis
The Travel Nook® -- Travel & Tours
Born to Greek immigrant parents and a mom who is blind, my entire life has revolved around guiding & hospitality. We traveled a lot growing up. Each road trip was about exploring & sharing. As I grew older, each journey got longer, more intricate & more memorable than the last.
This passion continued & I've been committed to providing travelers with peace of mind, quality service & amazing memories professionally for over 20 years. I launched The Travel Nook® in 2014 & am very fortunate to work with the most reputable hoteliers, airlines, cruise lines, tour providers & transportation suppliers. This is especially important as now travel has changed forever. I am privileged to work with amazing global teams & continuously research, educate myself & inspect destinations to bring you the most current developments, travel trends & best product for your travel needs.
Some of my highlighted services include:
- Refined vacations in far away & inspiring destinations
- Ocean & River Cruising, Events at Sea
- Customized small groups
- Multi-generational & family trips
- Students, seniors, music & sport event trips
Don't see your destination or have special need or request? Just ask! I have a great team & we'll make it happen seamlessly! So whether you're the family decision-maker, a group leader, traveling solo or with your organization -- You'll receive the care, attention & a remarkable travel experience from the early planning stages to well beyond your return. Every step of the way.
Why I do what I do?
Imagine the delight when my busy day is interrupted by a phone call or media share from clients thanking me, while still away? How about the joy of booking a child's trip, their college venture, honeymoon & then new family trip? How wonderful to be part of a family's history as they grow! Our guests are well informed & are taken care of throughout their entire journey. That's something NO online service provides. This peace of mind sets us apart & keeps them coming back. I love what I do. And although I may never be a millionaire, my passion for making memories has made me rich.
Areas of expertise
Certificates & 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.](/images/asta.webp)
![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.](/images/cts_bwc.webp)