About Us
Colleen Ladwig --- Travel Awards (2004-2010)
2009 Best Wedding Vendor –The Knot, International Wedding Internet Site
2008 Best Wedding Vendor – The Knot, International Wedding Internet Site
2009 Winner of San Diego CCVB award – Barona Resort & Casino, All Inclusive Package – Luxury Travel Expo ‘09
2009 Winner of MGM Grand award – Aria Hotel & Casino CityCenter Las Vegas Package – Luxury Travel Expo ‘09
2008 Winner of Australia knowledge competition – Travel 2/V-Australia Air – Luxury Travel Expo ‘08
2007 Winner of Cruise Line knowledge competition – Azamara Cruise Line - Cruise a Thon ’07
2004 National Limousine Operator of the Year – National Limousine Association & Limousine Digest
Certifications and Trainings/Cruise (2003 -2010)
MCC, Master Cruise Counsellor – CLIA, Cruise Lines International Association - 2009
CLIA Advanced Training toward ECC– 2009
Certified Niche Cruise Specialist – 2006
Bachelor of Fun CCL – Carnival Cruise Lines - 2009
FC, Freestyle Certified Advanced Specialist/SILVER– Norwegian Cruise Line – 2009
Small Ship Partner Travel Professional – Cruise West – 2007/08/09
Advanced Travel Training – The Yachts of Seabourn– 2007/08/09
Advanced Travel Training – Regent Seven Seas Cruises – 2007/08/09
Advanced Travel Training – Royal Caribbean Cruises – 2006/07/08/09
Advanced Travel Training – Princess Cruises – 2006/07/08/09
Certifications and Trainings/Non-Cruise (2003 -2010)
CTP, Certified Travel Professional – STARS, Service, Training, Achievement, Recognition & Support - 2009
Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Specialist – Travel Agent University - 2010
Culinary Specialist – Travel Agent University - 2010
Lufthansa - India Specialist – 2009
Certified Sandals Destination Specialist – 2008
Apple Vacations Destination Specialist - 2008
Alaska Certified Expert (via State of Alaska) – 2008
KIWI Certified Specialist - 2008
Super Clubs Destination Specialist – 2006
Advanced Travel Training – Travel Networks – 2006
Advanced Travel Training – Travel Works International – 2003
Note #1: The title of “Destinologist” was given me and accepted based on the extensive amount of awards, certifications and trainings I have already achieved and continue to accumulate.
Note #2: Wedding/Honeymoon Consulting, Specializing in Wedding & Honeymoon Destination Travel, 1972-2010
(10 years as Assoc of Bridal Consultants “ABC” 6-state Traveling Regional State Coordinator, Lecturer and Educator to Businesses)