“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine

The global reach of Expedia plus personal service from experts in your community. That powerful combination can give you a vacation that fulfills your dreams and fits your budget.

You might want relaxation or adventure, a romantic holiday or a family trip, cultural immersion or communion with nature. We can mold an experience just for you.

Our goal is for you will be so satisfied that you will let us help you dream, plan and go – year after year.

You can search Expedia Orange County to get up to speed on the amazing variety of choices, and talk with a consultant in Orange County when you have questions or need guidance. Or even book Expedia hotels, flights, cars and activities yourself on our local site.

Local owner-partner Chris Meyer is a lifelong Orange County resident who spent 30 years as a journalist for the Register. I have traveled far and wide. In writing about my adventures, I try to provide information to help readers see if a destination was for them. You can read some of my work on this site.

Now I want to provide custom guidance, tapping my personal experience and the resources of a global travel giant to help you experience more of the world. Check out the possibilities, enter to win a free cruise and sign up for a monthly email newsletter at chrismeyer.cruiseshipcenters.com

My qualifications include my travels around the world. I have been to Hawaii nine times and I’m certified as an expert by the Hawaii Visitor’s Bureau. I have visited places throughout America on vacation, trekking its natural wonders, and in service to local residents after disasters of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina.  I have examined Europe on tour, by settling in for a time in places like Dubrovnik and Mallorca, and with a road trip from Germany to Croatia. I explored China and its economy as part of UC Irvine’s Executive MBA program. I am a Princess Cruises Commodore, a Royal Caribbean Expert, a Celebrity Cruises Five-Star Agent and a Seabourn Expert.

But our travel center is much more than me. A team of travel experts with global perspectives and complementary backgrounds provides strength and depth:

• Jane Shobe, a native of England, brings a European expertise. She’s hosting a tour of Britain in May 2013.
• Ann Ronan, a transplanted Rhode Islander and Mission San Juan Capistrano docent, adds historic perspective and specializes in planning dream honeymoons..
• Jerry Kelly, a professional photographer, leads classes and cruises on taking better vacation photos.
• Shar Fernando seeks to open the wonders of her Sri Lankan homeland to others.
• Rose Hawke mixes travel with service by helping to organize church mission trips.
• Tom Gordon’s Pepper Project is helping to re-establish Cambodia’s pepper fields and tourism trade.
• Steve Pierce is organizing cruise groups for those with a passion for bridge.
• Michelle Meyer is using her experience backpacking through Central America to excite clients about adventure travel.

Read the UCI Paul Merage School of Business Alumni Q&A with Chris.