If vacations are for unwinding and relaxing, then why is the planning process so stressful? There are so many moving parts to coordinate for the perfect vacation, from transportation to lodging, meals, and even excursions. For Crissy Parikh, owner of Dream Vacations by Crissy Parikh, her passion is planning travel for clients. She specializes in all-inclusive, luxury Caribbean getaways. 

Crissy has lived in Bossier Parish for over 13 years. 

“My husband, Roger, and I love our community here,” she said. “It’s such a friendly place with a small-town feel but so much opportunity to connect, grow, and give back.” 

This travel planning venture for Crissy began over seven years ago after she planned trips for her family and friends for fun. She then decided to become an independent franchise owner under one of the most trusted names in the travel industry to create her own agency, Dream Vacations by Crissy Parikh where she helps plan vacations full-time.

“This partnership allows me to offer my clients the best of both worlds, exclusive access to top-tier travel brands and pricing, combined with personal, boutique-level service that comes from working one-on-one with a dedicated travel professional,” she said. 

Each trip Crissy books, she customizes with care, passion, and attention to detail from start to finish. 

“I’m very hands-on,” she explained. “I take care of everything from start to finish, including flights, accommodations, transfers, excursions, and even special touches like private dinners or spa experiences.” 

The best part of having Dream Vacations by Crissy Parikh book your travel experience is that all of her services are completely free! In fact, clients pay the same price when booking directly on their own, but without the personal guidance and service throughout each stage of the vacation planning process. 

Crissy is here to make sure clients feel that support and care from the moment they decide to book a trip until they’ve returned from a magical vacation. 

“My absolute favorite trips to plan are honeymoons,” she mentioned. “There’s just something so special about helping couples celebrate the start of their forever.” 

In addition to her booking agency, she recently opened Destination Turquoise, an extension of her agency that is built specifically for group travel experiences, destination weddings, and bachelorette getaways. Here, she can bring in that extra care and personalization to those big milestone celebrations.  

“My favorite part is seeing my clients’ happiness, whether it’s honeymoon photos, family memories, or the text that says, ‘This was the best trip of our lives! ‘” she explained. “Knowing I played a small part in creating that joy is incredibly rewarding.” 

Throughout this journey of opening her agency, she’s felt like the people of Bossier Parish have supported her every step. They make life special and create the community she gets to offer her skills to. 

“Being close to so many clients, friends, and local couples who love to travel makes it even more special,” she said. “There’s nothing better than helping people from right here at home, see the world!”

Whenever you’re ready to book that luxury Caribbean getaway, contact Crissy Parikh with Dream Vacations by Crissy Parikh by email at cparikh@dreamvacations.com or you can follow her on Instagram @dreamvacationsbycrissyparikh. Thanks to Crissy, you can see the world and still support local!