Tours and Travel – Passionate Planning is Key
by Eryn Reddell Wingert
Sarah Denzer’s love of travel was instilled in her by her grandparents, from cruises to big family reunions and relaxing beach vacations to exploring America. As an adult, she garnered experience in public relations and hospitality and tourism industries.
When Denzer began helping her grandparents plan cruises and vacations, she homed in on important considerations, like budget and accessibility–wheelchair access and walking distance. “Limitations don’t mean limiting fun,” she says.
Denzer is the person behind Tours by Welcome Home RGV, drawing from her experience to meticulously craft enjoyable, stress-free experiences.
Denzer likes to create “wow” moments. When planning her own family vacations, she begins to research a destination–food, accommodations, attractions–months in advance. She says sometimes off-the-beaten-path makes for the most memorable vacations.
Denzer applies the same tenacity as Welcome Home RGV’s tour director. Since its inception, the Tours Division has hosted a multitude of opportunities. “We have something for every budget and ability,” Denzer says, referring to day trips like the historic King Ranch, coastal Corpus Christi, the informative Texas Gold Shrimp Co., and the illuminating Gelman Stained Glass Museum, as well as multi-day trips, like Fredericksburg, nestled in the Texas Hill Country.
With popular cruises and tours under its belt, Tours by Welcome Home is now broadening its horizons by adding true bucket-list opportunities: glaciers in Alaska and a fall foliage cruise in the northeast…for starters.
Tours are open to all travelers–locals, winter visitors, and even family and friends from outside the area.
“The benefit of having someone who is passionate navigate the ins and outs for you,” says Denzer, “is you’re getting the most out of the experience with the least amount of hassle.”
Denzer has a scratch-off map in her office; swing by and she’ll show you. She likes to pick places and scratch them off for her own family trips. She’s already making notes, pinning ideas, and researching travel tips for a future getaway.
Denzer puts the same effort, due diligence, and devotion into her job. “We never just show up somewhere, hoping it’s going to be great. We already know; we have everything worked out.”
To learn more about current and upcoming tour opportunities, visit welcomehomergv.com or call 956-687-5115.
