Every couple of months we feature a profile on one of our clients. To view past featured clients, click here.
Featured Client for Spring 2008
Travel Muse
Cristina Herrera, owner of Travel Muse, is a woman after our own heart. Instead of being a travel agent who simply books tickets, Cristina helps her clientele craft their trips specifically to their interests and preferred experiences.
Your Name and Title:
Cristina Herrera, Owner of Travel Muse
Where are you located?
Austin
Why Austin?
The University of Texas drew me here and gave me a good education. In over thirty years of living here I’ve grown and evolved along with Austin, and now its cosmopolitan uniqueness just fits me like a glove. I travel all over the world and still love to come home to Austin.
How many people does your company employ?
Just me.
What does your company do?
Travel consulting and vacation planning.
Who are your clients/customers?
Just about anyone who likes to travel, particularly overseas.
What has been your greatest success?
Endurance in the face of competition like the internet.
Where do you find inspiration?
During my own travels, in literature, in trade publications, from the travel experiences of my clients and colleagues.
Where do you want to be in five years?
Still living in Austin, still providing travel services to a faithful client base. I would like to have more time for personal travel.
Why did you choose Creative Suitcase?
I liked the name and the business card. I like the look of the web site and was impressed with the projects listed on it. I was very impressed by Creative Suitcase's promptness and professionalism. I was offered a price I could afford for professional and high quality web design.
Top 5 items in your suitcase (your favorites):
Travel destination: Paris and Buenos Aires (my home town)
Take home souvenir: Christmas ornaments
Web site: www.vaxvacationaccess.com
Logo/campaign/tagline: :
Logo for Crystal Cruises (2 seahorses and a crown - www.crystalcruises.com)
Tagline for Windstar Cruises: 180 Degrees from Ordinary
Austin original: Manuel's on Jollyville Rd, Umlauf Sculpture Garden
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