Dream Destinations
Silicon Valley Travel specializes in six regions: Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, ocean cruises, European river cruises, and Germany. Gretchen Ode has flown each route personally and inspected the resorts featured on every destination page below.
Hawaii
Hawaiian Airlines flies nonstop from SJC to Honolulu, Maui, and Kona in about 5.5 hours. Silicon Valley Travel matches Bay Area families to Oahu, Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island based on trip goals, then books Outrigger and Marriott resorts with Signature Travel Network perks.
Tahiti and Society Islands
Air Tahiti Nui flies SFO to Papeete direct in about 8 hours. Gretchen plans Bora Bora, Moorea, and Taha'a itineraries around inter-island ferries and Air Tahiti flights, with overwater bungalow selection at the Four Seasons, InterContinental, and Conrad.
Fiji
Fiji Airways flies SFO to Nadi direct in about 10.5 hours. Silicon Valley Travel matches Mamanuca and Yasawa island resorts to family, honeymoon, or adults-only trips, with Tourism Fiji Matai Specialist credentials backing every recommendation.
Ocean Cruises
Gretchen holds certifications from Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival, and Disney Cruise Line covering Alaska, Caribbean, and Mediterranean itineraries. Silicon Valley Travel picks the right cabin category, explains dining fees, and pre-books shore excursions before they sell out.
European River Cruises
Silicon Valley Travel compares Viking, AmaWaterways, and Uniworld honestly on cabin size, included excursions, and dining. Gretchen has sailed the Rhine and Danube personally and books the Douro and Rhône routes for repeat cruisers.
Germany
Gretchen holds Germany.travel Sales Agent certification and plans Bavaria, the Romantic Road, Rhine wine towns, Berlin, Nuremberg Christmas markets, and Munich Oktoberfest trips with a Bay Area traveler's calendar in mind.
Silicon Valley Travel plans well beyond this list. Ask Gretchen about Ireland, Italy, the Caribbean, Punta Cana, and multi-generation family trips. Start the conversation →
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