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    Barbi Partlow

    More About Barbi Partlow – Vacation Travel Advisor

    CERTIFICATIONS:
    • Certified Travel Consultant (CTC)
    • Accredited Cruise Counselor (ACC)
    • Virtuoso
    • Adventure Travel Consultant
    • Tahiti Specialist
    • Fiji Matai
    • Hawaii Akamai
    • Bermuda
    • Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
    • Paul Gauguin Cruises Pearls
    • Pleasant Pro Academy Ambassador
    • Silver 100% Pure New Zealand Specialist
    DESTINATION FAVORITES:
    • Bermuda
    • Fiji
    • Hawaii
    • Tahiti
    • Caribbean
    • Europe
    • Australia & New Zealand
    SPECIALTIES:
    • Honeymoons
    • All-Inclusive Resorts
    • Adventure Travel
    • Cruises

    My Travel Highlights

    My journey with travel officially began in 1991.  Ever since I can remember, I’ve been enamored with the South Pacific and its’ people.  For years I dreamed of Bora Bora and I knew that one day I just HAD to go there.  Amazingly, my dream has come true many times over.

    Because my passion is for the South Pacific, I’ve earned specialty designations for Tahiti (Tiare Agent), The Hawaiian Islands (Akamai), and Fiji Islands (Matai).

    There’s something compelling about the South Pacific and the Islands of Tahiti that draws me in over and over. “Mana”, is the spirit that pervades the people and culture of the “Maohi” or Polynesian people which means that “The power of the elemental forces of nature embodied in an object or person.”  If truth be told, I can feel and identify with the spirit of the people I meet in these islands and can hear the drumbeat of their hearts.

    In addition to the South Pacific, my travel experience is diverse. I’ve traveled to Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Central America, Australia, and the South Pacific as well as the United States and Canada. Plus – I have experience with planning customized itineraries, escorted tours, small groups, and ocean and river cruising.

    In Costa Rica, I recently had the opportunity to stay at W. Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal for the first time. Our resort was in Guanacaste province, which is situated on the north Pacific coast of this diverse country. Costa Rica means “rich coast” in Spanish, and it certainly is rich in plant and animal life, as well as having some of the friendliest people in the world. Overall, my experience at W Costa Rica Reserva Conchal was great and I would recommend it to clients. Read more about my Costa Rica trip on our travel blog.

    When not planning travel for my clients, I am active with missions and healing ministry in my church. I enjoy reading, outdoor activities, acting in community theatre, and cats!

    Barbi did an Excellent Job Arranging our Thailand Trip

    Our agent Barbi and her team did an excellent job of arranging travel to Thailand for my wife and me. She was always responsive and went above and beyond in arranging tickets and took into consideration our special needs. I highly recommend Covington.
    – James Darlack

    Our Hawaii Trip Was One to Remember

    Kenny and I would just like to say a huge ‘Thank You’ for organizing our recent ‘Bucket List’ trip to Hawaii. Every aspect of the trip was just perfect. We could not have been more pleased. It is easy to see why you are called the Hawaii Specialist. Your experience and knowledge of the Islands, where to stay and what to see were such an asset! It was a great relief not to have to worry or fret about all the individual details … rental cars, scheduling inter-Island flights, etc. Thanks again for making our trip one to remember.
    – Kenny and Barb Lindsey

    Wonderful Cruise Experience

    Royal Caribbean Bahamas Barbi Partlow booked my husband, our eldest granddaughter and myself on a 4-night Royal Caribbean cruise to Key West and Nassau. I did NOTHING except provide her our travel dates and the kind of experience we were seeking. I sat back and Barbi did all the rest! Flights, cruise, luggage tags – you name it, we got it!! We had a most wonderful experience – our granddaughter loved cruising and can’t wait to go again. My husband and I have always enjoyed cruising and I guarantee our next trip will be planned by Barbi and Covington! She is amazing!
    – Yolande

    Wonderful Hawaii Family Vacation! 

    Hawaii Helicopter Tours Aloha! We were very pleased with all of the arrangements for Oahu, The Big Island, and Kauai. Our girls kept us busy with activities and sightseeing adventures. We enjoyed the food and hospitality at the various accommodations—and especially enjoyed the trips to Pearl Harbor, the live volcano on The Big Island, and the fantastic helicopter ride in Kauai! There is too much to list here but we have abundant memories of our experience. We are blessed that we could share this with our girls. A very big Mahalo nui loa for your assistance in making this a successful and pleasant experience. We will be in touch when we plan our next big adventure. Again, Mahalo nui loa!
    – Judy, Don, Christy and Lindsay

    First Time Cruisers: Hooked on Regent Seven Seas

    Until we went to Alaska, we took many land tours until and the cruise was only part of the trip. Since then we’ve been hooked on Regent because of the suite size and their all-inclusive policy. We’ve also been pleased with the service, the entertainment, and the itineraries. And last, but not least, we enjoyed the food and the people we’ve met.
    – Ben and Jan McKeel
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