
About Me
My name is Mary Burney
Wild Blue Travel is a full-service travel agency owned by me, and I am in my 20th year in business. We are located in Southside Virginia in the beautiful town of Clarksville!
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I am an experienced advisor and bring a level of expertise that the internet cannot replicate. Having personally visited over 50 countries, I can assist you with all facets of a trip. I continually educate myself on the changing face of travel and work to ensure that my clients obtain the getaways they demand. Additionally, I continue to learn, and renew, my knowledge of different destinations, travel exprierences and travel suppliers.
Certifications
As a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors), I have earned the VTA designation (Verified Travel Agent)
As a member of the Travel Institute, I have earned and maintained a CTA designation (Certified Travel Agent)
As a member of CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), I hold the MCC designation (Master Cruise Counsellor)
Our
Story
What possessed me to open a travel agency? Well, I started traveling at a very young age as my father was employed by the US State Department. Growing up, I lived in Liberia, Tunisia, Thailand, Ethiopia and Uruguay; which is where I graduated high school in a class of 12. Because many of the countries in which we lived were considered "hardship" assignments by the State Department, we spent a number of vacations here and there in Europe and also Greece. ​ But even before we started our travels, my mother was the true adventurer - leaving her home on Vancouver Island, Canada and traveling to Israel - where she met my father - both of them working for the US Consulate in Haifa. I guess its no wonder I inherited the travel bug! Later in life when I married, my husband and son became willing travel companions for me. We created wonderful memories traveling throughout the USA and also to much of the Caribbean. And my passion for travel hasn't ceased as I truly enjoy creating trips for my clients - whether they are novice travelers or world travelers who simply enjoy letting me handle all the details of their trips -- I love helping other people see the world!

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