My name is Christine Pappin. I've always had a passion for travel on land and on sea. When we were married, we planned to take at least one vacation each year alone and another with our child. We have kept to that plan and have also added our grandchildren to our yearly trips.

In June 2005, I decided to take my passion for travel and turn it into a business. I began my Adventure in the Travel Industry with the World Travel Holdings (WTH) family and, never looked back. I’ve been an Independent Vacation Specialist with Cruises Inc. since that time and couldn't be happier.

My husband, Gary, has been a silent partner in my business since 2005. In October 2021 we decided to take the next step and move to the other side of the Company to become a Franchise Owner with Dream Vacations (A CruiseOne Company) so more people would know that it isn't only Cruises we excel at; but, ALL Travel (from Hotels, Resorts, All-Inclusive Packages, Airfare, Car Rental, Rail, and more). 

We have established a large network with our travel partners and co-agents over the last 17 years. If we haven’t personally experienced the travel supplier’s product or destination, we can call on our network to provide you with expert advice.

My Name is Gary Pappin. My wife and I have been on 15 different cruise lines, more than 50 countries, and more than 60 cruises. Our cruises took us to all over the world including exotic destinations like Tahiti, Hawaii, Galapagos Islands, and the Caribbean as well as the Panama Canal, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Europe. We've sailed on small vessels like a Windjammer ship, to river boats, to the largest state of the art cruise ships and everything in between. On land we’ve been to hotels, resorts, theme parks, national parks, tours, and more.

When asked about our favorite cruise, we find it difficult to answer that question. Several cruise ships and destinations stand out, such as the Celebrity Xpeditions cruise to the Galapagos Islands, a Panama Canal full transit on Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas, and the Tahitian Princess Cook Islands and Polynesia cruise. We love cruising out of Europe especially when I am able to extend my cruise a couple nights in London. Seeing the Northern Lights in Norway or half a million Penguins in South America are other memories that we’ve been fortunate to have.

For the last 14 years I’ve helped share our memories in our blog and other social media. I love sharing our experiences and expertise with others. Our local village holds an annual summer celebration where we’ve had a booth for every year except the last two since the event was cancelled due to the pandemic.

My professional background is in software technical support where I solved complex problems. I’ve applied that experience to our business helping behind the scenes. But more importantly, I love helping people. What better way to help someone than to plan a Dream Vacation?

Memberships & Certifications

Memberships

American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA)

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Bartlett Chamber of Commerce (Bartlett, IL)

Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce (Hoffman Estates, IL)

Streamwood Chamber of Commerce (Streamwood, IL)

• Past President & Board Member
• 2007 Businessperson of the Year

Certifications

Master Cruise Counselor (MCC) from CLIA, the cruise line industry's professional association. This certification is earned through experience onboard ships, meeting a certain number of bookings, and completing continuing education.

Other Travel Industry Training & Certifications (Click Here)

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We have had the opportunity to meet and learn from many knowledgeable people in the Cruise & Travel Industry.  We look forward to bringing our Excitement, Experience, Knowledge & Expertise of Travel to you... meeting your needs, expectations & budget.

Give us a call today and we'll work together to find the perfect Cruise or Land Vacation or, combine both into one amazing experience!

We look forward to hearing from you soon to assist in finding your Dream Vacation of a lifetime!!!