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I Help You Build Incredible Travel Memories (That Last Way Longer Than the Social Media Pics)

Hi I’m Heather Christopher, and I’m the expert travel advisor who’s going to eliminate your travel stress.

How?

By spoiling you with service (Can the Internet do that? Didn’t think so).

By taking care of all the little details. In fact, I don’t think of any detail as “little.”

And by giving you exactly what you ask for — with a few special surprises thrown in.

Ready to embark on luxurious, memory-making, dream vacation— WITHOUT pulling out your hair trying to plan it yourself? Let’s do this.

The Internet Makes It Complicated. I Make It Simple.

Step away from the dodgy Trip Advisor reviews … I’m here to give you a vacation from the vacation-planning process. So pour yourself a Mai Tai and discover what I can do for you:

Mistakes to avoid when researching your vacation online

From honeymoons to group getaways, river cruises to custom itineraries, I plan vacations that have “you” written all over them. Learn more about my planning process and prowess. — and what separates a Heather Christopher vacation from a “ho hum” one.

Learn More → about Mistakes to avoid when researching your vacation online

Meet Heather

I'm your logistics-loving, Hawaii-obsessed, hotel-bathroom-relishing, wife-to-one, momma-of-three, travel planning expert! Discover how my travel quirks + background can add up to one perfectly planned vacay for you.

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Rave Reviews

Heather has helped us for a opulent if vacations! She absolutely does everything to make you feel special! Our last vacation to Hawaii sent 2 birthday gifts to our room for my husband. She is always available to answer any questions or concerns you may have! Thank you Heather for the most amazing vacation to Hawaii!
Sandy & Steve
Travel Date: September 2019
Heather planned an amazing trip for me & my daughter to Australia. She heard everything we’d hoped for & delivered. Beautiful rooms ,expert travel guides in each stop. Tickets for performance at Sydney opera house were 4th row center two seats. Fortunately we had no problems but felt confident if we did Heather would respond quickly. I won’t plan another extended vacation without her help.
Sandy M
Travel Date: September 2019
We had a wonderful honeymoon trip! This would not have been possible without Heather and the services she provided. All the details were taken care of and this was really appreciated since we were planning our wedding and managing our day to day at the same time. Heather was also a great support while we traveling by answering any on the fly questions or helping with any encountered issues. This service is so worthwhile because we were able to enjoy the experience and not worry about the myriad of details. I highly recommend Heather and her team and hope to use her services in the future.
Heather + Rodney
Travel Date: May 2019
We felt VERY prepared for the trip with the paperwork and app that you shared. The app was so nice to use as a quick reference from day to day! All in all it was a phenomenal trip and it was so wonderful to simply enjoy it and not stress out about the logistics, guides, tickets, etc. We are so appreciative and thankful for all of your help in planning such a special time!
Sarah and Tom
Travel Date: May 2019
We wanted to send a THANK YOU for planning the most magical birthday trip imaginable. We had an incredible time and loved every element of it. It really was a dream and we both agree it was one of the best trips we've ever been on. Thank you and your team for everything - especially for taking on this challenge at the very last minute and being able to adjust and shift plans so seamlessly, you have a true talent!
Callie + Luke
Travel Date: May 2019
Heather, thanks so much for the planning. Everything went super smooth and we had just a great time.
The Rarrick Family
Travel Date: April 2019
Heather... it was a trip for a lifetime! Fiona and I could not have thought of a better way to kick start our lives together. Your really put us on the right path and we’re super flexible with our changes/requests. Can’t thank you enough. Memories made for the rest of our lives.
M + F
Travel Date: January 2019
I can’t speak highly enough about Heather! She and her associates have planned two large family (25+ people) vacations for our family and most recently a tour of Ireland for my husband and I to celebrate our anniversary. Every trip has been flawless and so well planned. There’s no way we could have ever experienced these vacations in such stress free and enjoyable way without her help. She is the absolute best and I will never go on another trip without her assistance again!
Alex + Sean
Travel Date: November 2018
We thought everything was on point. The transfers from the trains were very convenient. All of your recommendations were so helpful, and most importantly, you designed the ideal itinerary for us. We enjoyed walking and eating and the unscheduled freedom to do what we wanted when it suited us and the weather. I’ve already recommended you to three friends. And hopefully it’s not 12 years before our next trip. Ireland, Scotland, and English countryside/coast are calling my heart.
Sarah & Ken
Travel Date: October 2018
This was a trip we will remember for the rest of our lives and was one I didn't want to get wrong. There's no way we could have planned that trip ourselves. From beach recommendations to restaurants to lodging, everything was spot on. Thank you for all of your hard work on the trip.
Josh and Malynda M.
Travel Date: May 2018
Thank you so much Heather. We had a GREAT time and wouldn't have had the time to plan this on our own. Every activity you picked was spot on. The cooking class, trip to Tomar, car rental, airfare, and transportation all went off without a hitch!
Dana and Chad U
Travel Date: July 2018
Whenever we talk about our trip to friends and family and they ask how we planned it, we tell them they have to reach out to you! I believe some have even started following you on Instagram! Everything was seamless and easy, which ultimately made our trip more relaxing and enjoyable. Matt and I are thinking about another vacation this fall so we may be in touch again soon! Thank you again for all of your hard work! Matt and I had the best time exploring Europe! It wouldn't have been nearly as smooth without your assistance and we are truly grateful for that. We hope to work with you again soon! :)
Matt + Leanne
Travel Date: July 2018
Thank you so much for helping us plan our Hawaii vacation! Everything went perfectly and the vacation was absolutely amazing! We did go to some of the restaurants you recommended and we also found some sites to see base on the resort recommendation. It really was an unforgettable vacation and we hope to be back some day!
The Boyce Family
Travel Date: June 2018
You did an amazing job! We are already talking about where our next Europe trip will be and using you! :)
D + K
Travel Date: May 2018
Overall, it was wonderful to not have to plan all the little details, I am very grateful for your work in organizing our trip, and especially the details in helping to extend it when we just weren't ready to leave yet! And this trip was our first time using a travel agent, so it was a great learning experience for us on how do we communicate with YOU better about our travel style and interests. We are excited to think about what our next trip might entail! We know we must get back to Hawaii at some point, and are now curious about the other islands too! Thank you again for your help and execution on a wonderful honeymoon trip :)
K + R
Travel Date: May 2018
I would definitely recommend your services!! We want to do another cruise next year or the year after and we will be reaching out to you for help when we're ready!
The E Family
Travel Date: April 2018
I wanted to send you a message to say a huge thank you for all your help and planning our time in Amalfi! We had the most perfect time,thanks in big back to you!
Maureen + Rich
Travel Date: April 2018
We would definitely book with you again! It was so nice to take the stress of planning off our plates and just have a good time!
Megan + Phil Brown
Travel Date: December 2017
First of all, thank you SO MUCH for everything! Our honeymoon was absolutely perfect and so much of that was thanks to you, your planning, and your assistance during the week. We are so grateful.
Jessica and Kevin Dwyer
Travel Date: September 2017
Oh, my goodness, what a WONDERFUL trip! I can't tell you how many times we commented how happy we were to have had your planning.
D'Andra and Dave Walter
Travel Date: September 2017
Thank you for arranging our trip to California. there really were many moving parts, but you coordinated them so well that everything went very smoothly. I may have been able to put it together but not with the efficiency that you did.
Linda and Joe Sullivan
Location: California / Travel Date: September 2017
The process was enjoyable and stress-free, but we were able to spend two weeks traveling abroad without a single worry. You covered every detail that needed to be covered and thought through everything, leaving us to simply relax and be on "vacation", which was what we wanted for our Honeymoon!
Lauren + Mike Bown
Travel Date: July 2017
Thanks a million for arranging a great trip. It was our favorite so far!
R and E
Location: Manassas, VA / Travel Date: July 2017
We had the most superb honeymoon and we were really glad we decided to work with a travel agent and that we chose you. You did a wonderful job and we loved our time in New Zealand. Thank you so much!
Aimee and Scott
Location: New Zealand / Travel Date: May 2017
Your itinerary was fine and we would certainly recommend you to others. Phones, phone charging ATM cards, credit cards and all the logistics went smoothly. Thanks for you attention to detail so we could enjoy our vacation.
Nancy + Kurt K.
Location: Gettysburg, PA / Travel Date: May 2017
Thank you so much for all your efforts to make this trip a success.I would highly recommend you and have already done so to Gettysburg friends.
Mark and Criss
Location: Gettysburg, PA / Travel Date: January 2017
Our honeymoon was absolutely wonderful! Thank for you everything! We had no questions along the way since you planned everything and had it all so very organized. The welcome gifts were so incredibly sweet and thoughtful of you. You totally went above and beyond! We ate everything that was in the basket (waipouli resort) and on the plate (Fairmont Orchid) AND the delicious cookies that we received after we got home. You did way too much for us! We are so very thankful and would use you again in a heartbeat for our next trip.
Lindsay and Mark
Location: Virginia / Travel Date: November
You were amazing We are sooo happy we worked with you for our honeymoon.. it was the best decision. It was so great that I dont have any advice on how you could have improved... sorry ;-)
Michele & Stephen
Location: Fairfax, VA / Travel Date: November 2016
You did a great job nothing more you could have provided us with. Thanks for everything :) you went above and beyond even when a hurricane interfered with our plans
Logan and Jonathan F
Travel Date: October 2016
We had an amazing time! I almost e-mailed you while we were there to tell you how much fun we were having & what a great job you did planning it! Thanks again for all your help! It was an amazing vacation that we'll remember forever!
Julie
Location: Indiana / Travel Date: June 2016
We wouldn't have even known where to begin planning this trip, and you made sure everything was clear and taken care of for us, and we couldn't be more appreciative!
Steph & John B.
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA / Travel Date: June 2016
Heather took care of all the details for our trip! She thought of things that we hadn't even considered. I would highly recommend her as you plan your next vacation!
Kristine
Location: Washington, DC / Travel Date: July 2015
Always does the best for us. Heather always has our best interests in mind when we are planning our vacation travel. We can always count on her as well as Classic Travel to take care of all the little details. After planning a trip with Heather, we know all the details have been taken care and we can enjoy our vacation. We have using Heather as our travel agent for over 15 years.
Ztraveler
Location: Montclair, VA / Travel Date: December 2014
Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful!! Heather was a dream to work with! My husband and I were apprehensive about going through a travel agent to book our honeymoon, but were quickly swept up with how much easier the planning became. Heather went through the list of places we had looked into online and asked about our preferences in terms of location, activities we wanted to do and if we wanted an all-inclusive resort. Within a few email exchanges we were able to narrow down our search to three locations all of which Heather had visited and vouched for. After making our selection and asking about airline preferences and travel dates, she booked our trip and took our down payment. Being able to split up the payments definitely made our dream honeymoon more affordable then if we had gone online and booked it ourselves. Heather made her self available to answer questions and sent us email reminders all the way up to the day we left. Once we were back she was excited to hear how everything went. Heather definitely went above and beyond our expectations! We have since recommended her to friends and will book through her in the future!
CTrimboli
Location: Manassas Park, VA / Travel Date: March 2014
Safe and happy in Heather's hands. Heather is perfect for us. We give her either generalities or specifics and she takes it from there. We have traveled with her help for years and it has expanded our horizons and experiences because if she hadn't helped us plan and assured perfect execution we would not have adopted ocean and river cruising or destination vacations as a new way of life. Her attention to detail and developed insight into our preferences makes enjoying the vacations so easy; there are truly no worries. In an age when many people think that travel agency support is a thing of the past because of PC offerings, they overlook what a professional agent can provide. Not the least are a second set of eyes and a detail chaser. Heather brings us all of that and good ideas for our next adventures. She is the one we call in crises that require immediate travel and she is the one we think of when we are enjoying our trips.
Dan and Sally
Location: Northern Virginia / Travel Date: January 2015
She's there for you. Of all of the professionals I deal with in life, there is no one I would recommend more highly than Heather. In working with her she makes it seem as if she's there to have your back, and when I had a travel problem I discovered that she genuinely does. She went above and beyond to talk me through my options, calm me down, and help me fix the situation. Even though I'm one of dozens of clients, I always have the feeling that she cares about my enjoyment of my trip.
Keith J.
Location: Lake Ridge VA / Travel Date: December 2014
She listened and gave us exactly what we asked for! This is the 3rd trip that we have used Heather for. Every single time -- she has been able to listen, ask questions and then deliver on what we wanted. She always provided plenty of options within our target price range and we have never felt pressure to choose something that we didn't want. Her approachable demeanor is the single reason we come back. In the world of Customer Service -- Heather is Top Notch and would recommend her to anyone that was planning a vacation. Her process is simple, her style is amazing and I will use her again to book my next adventure.
AMAZING!!!!
Location: Woodbridge,VA / Travel Date: May 2015
Heather made our anniversary trip unforgettable! Heather helped us plan our 5 year wedding anniversary trip. She was very knowledgeable about the many different options available to us within our desired location and budget. We had a wonderful time on our trip and Heather's expertise and attention to detail helped make it possible!
Courtney
Location: Athens, GA / Travel Date: August 2014
Best vacations ever. Heather has been our travel agent for 11 years for a reason - she's exceptional! We are completely spoiled by the service she gives. We basically provide dates, indicate what we want to do and Heather takes care of the rest. If we are undecided about a cruise, vacation or other trip, she helps us sort it out because of her apparently unlimited knowledge of the travel industry, vacation spots, cruise lines, etc. She has never steered us wrong on a recommendation. She is also a joy to deal with - always upbeat, positive and fun! We wouldn't want to deal with anyone else.
Jeff
Location: Virginia / Travel Date: March 2015
Amazing Attention to Detail. Heather has an incredible personal AND professional approach to customizing your travel experience. It is a like a friend who knows you best, but is also timely, reliable, and thorough. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone seeking a straightforward, efficient, and comprehensive planner for their trip of a lifetime or long weekend get away.
SB
Location: Virginia/Idaho / Travel Date: October 2015
Best trip we've ever taken! Heather was amazing. She was easy to work with and planned the most amazing trip to Hawaii! It was for our 5 year anniversary. The first night she had champagne delivered to our room and the trip ran so smooth. I would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone!
AndreaE
Location: Linthicum, MD / Travel Date: July 2012
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Hey, I’m Heather! It’s nice to “meet” you Hey, I’m Heather! It’s nice to “meet” you 😉 
Here I am staring longingly at pre-2020 🤣

I’m the owner of HCTC and the almost 15 year veteran travel advisor who is tired-of-not-having-any-friends-in-low-places-like-the-CDC-to-give-me-a-five second headstart-on-what-travel-regulations-are-coming-down-the-pipe! 😬

To be honest, I’m never sure if I am coming or going on the ‘gram anymore. 
Places you can reliably find me: my website, my once per month email & my inbox!

While I don’t know anyone who can gimme the insider travel knowledge we *actually* need now, I do know a lot of the following:

•You don’t want to keep up with the ever changing travel guidelines.

•You don’t want to research every resort, destination or activity your friends suggested when you tried crowdsourcing your next trip or your honeymoon. (Your eyes will cross by the third one & you’ll be confused as to which one had what!)

•You don’t want to second guess if that promotion is actually a “deal” or their normal pricing splashed up with marketing words!

•You do not wanna drag your kids across the country to their first National Park & then spend 30 minutes fighting in the car with your spouse on which hike they could potentially do.

•You don’t want to argue with your partner every morning at breakfast on vacation because they keep asking, “so what are we doing today?!”.

BUT I *do* know that this small but mighty team backed by our hundreds of partners in all parts of this beautiful planet want to HELP YOU! (Or continue helping you #hctclients 😘)

We’re not perfect, we don’t know everything, we can’t plan every single trip, we’re usually behind on invoicing, tend to forget words & embarrass (myself) when recording trip proposal videos, but we love our #hctclients hard. 

Soo now that our new friends know a little more about me/us and by us I mean @meganhalberstadt @mcmyers @leahgoingplaces 

....anyone wanna share what passport stamp they’d like next? 
100% split between Croatia & Portugal right now over here!

PC @jamiefishercommercial
Ending the year the best way we know how, Helping Ending the year the best way we know how, Helping you get back to travel in ‘21!

@meghalberstadt and I have spent hours talking about marketing in the last year & how to better love on our loyal clients, too.

Your referrals mean the actual world to us, so as a way to thank you and spur that forward, we’re opening applications for HCTC & Meg Plans Travel ambassadors!

If you’re someone who:
-already loves our vacation planning service
- someone who has always wanted to use it
- someone who is active on the ‘gram everyday anyways sharing parts of your life
- Planning to travel in 2021 
Then you should apply!

We’ll be picking four people at the end of next week, so go to the link in my bio or DM me for the link to complete the quick application! 😁
In typical end of year fashion, let’s go through In typical end of year fashion, let’s go through the stats of this record breaking 😜year at HCTC!

17 - the number of trips we got out despite Covid! 
43 - number of trips Covid cancelled 🥺
37- ready to go in ‘21
12 - ready to go as soon as we get the word borders are opening!
3 - the number of times I said I was quitting 😉
1 - the number of passport stamps I got this year 😂

1,000,000,000 - the number of times I’ve been held up by my dear family, my resilient colleagues & YOU, my very patient, loyal & supportive #hctclients 

Let’s roll, friends! ✈️

I don’t have enough amazing travel photos to show you this year so family photo it is!! 😘
Merry Christmas, friends!! Love doing some life w Merry Christmas, friends!!

Love doing some life with you on this weird place on the internet! 😜
@heatherchristophertravel

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