TINA FORD/Owner of The Grand Getaway Travel Agency

I was born and raised in Columbia, SC. I married my wonderful husband in 1991. We now have 2 boys (MEN- ages 23 & 19). I was a stay at home Mom for over 15 years until 2012, when I became a home based travel consultant & founded The Grand Getaway Travel Agency. I have been so passionate about traveling for as long as I can remember. I enjoy planning my family's memorable vacations so much that I decided I wanted to help plan vacations for a living! It is extremely rewarding to me to hear clients relate their travel experiences. The key for me is simple. I listen carefully to people to learn what they want to experience and ask them qualifying questions, then offer them the best value for that, saving them time & money. I truly love what I do! I can't wait to help you make memories that last a lifetime!

Knowledge & Accreditation: Accredited by IATA, "Disney Destination Genius", Celebrity Cruises 5 Star Academy, Royal Caribbean's University of WOW, Platinum Glove in Azamara Cruises World Academy, Certified Sandals Specialist, Princess Commodore, Accor Ambassador Certified, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Specialist, Jamaica's One Love + More! 
As always, I will continue to educate myself on the best products for you.
 

Major Specialties- Romance (Destination Weddings, Honeymoons & Two People in Love), All-Inclusive Caribbean Vacations, Family Vacations (Disney, Beach Destinations, Domestic), Cruises, Europe Vacations and Sun, Fun & Beach

Other Specialties- Group & Corporate Travel, Leisure Hotel & Air, Escorted Tours, Home Rentals + Much More!

Personal Interests- Traveling (if I'm not traveling, I love to just TALK travel), Family nights watching movies, playing cards or board games, Watching my boys play baseball & transforming into young men, Food & Wine, Fun in the sun, Relaxing in the sun

Travel Experience: I have had the extreme pleasure of being able to travel to so many wonderful destinations and experienced a donkey ride up to the town of Fira in Santorini to watching the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen in the backdrop of an authentic Hawaiian Luau to the Eiffel Tower in Paris to sitting my tush in the sand relaxing with a dirty banana (highly recommended) in hand, watching the Caribbean sea. I have made memories that will last a lifetime!

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Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern Time
Saturday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
24/7 emergency contact when we have made your travel arrangements

Telephone:
1-803-407-8520

E-mail:
info@thegrandgetaway.com

Physical Address
The Grand Getaway Travel Agency
251 Thornhill Rd.
Columbia, SC 29212