A Little About Me
Hello, my name is Krystal and prior to joining Awaken Travels I was a Physical Therapist, but decided I wanted more freedom and left the clinic to be a travel advisor, retreat host and travel content creator. When I am not traveling I live on a 30 acre farm with my husband and a slightly concerning and growing number of animals! In my free time I enjoy riding my horse, reading a good book, and spending time with my farm animals.
I have always loved travel and am a firm believer that if there is a trip you have been wanting to do, just book it! We get one chance in this world, we are never promised tomorrow and we can't take anything with us when we go, so take the trip!
What Travelers Say About Krystal
Real reviews from Google and Yelp that mention Krystal by name, in the travelers' own words.
Krystal is incredible! I waited too long to book a room for a Chattanooga wedding I'm attending and the prices had nearly doubled from the original block rates by the time I looked (and I had no luck when trying to call the hotels directly to ask if they would honor the block rate). She was listed as the travel advisor on the wedding website, so I reached out to her. She was quick to respond and reached out to the hotels on my behalf, and they agreed to honor the rates, which will save me $400-500. Would highly recommend given her professionalism, quick response time, and clear connections within the city.
The Little Things
A Favorite Trip
My most favorite trip was a horseback riding trip to Egypt.
Trip Ideas to Start From
Every trip is planned around you. Pick one of these as a starting point and Krystal will make it yours.
Sunrise at the Pyramids: Riding Arabian Horses at Giza
Ride Arabian horses out into the desert behind the pyramids of Giza at sunrise, away from the crowds, for golden light over all three great pyramids.
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10 of the Most Unique Horseback Rides on Earth (No Nose-to-Tail Trail Rides, I Promise)
For weeks my Instagram feed was nothing but horses - people cantering next to giraffes, galloping white horses through the surf, swimming their horses...
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A Taste of Tuscany: From Chianti Vineyards to Truffle Hunts
8 Days / 7 Nights
Florence, Chianti Classico Region, Umbria
See the sample itineraryLet's Plan Your Next Adventure
Ready to turn your travel dreams into a perfectly designed reality? I'd love to hear about the adventure you have in mind.
Krystal is part of our Chattanooga, Tennessee office.