Why Choose Us?
"CV Travel has taught me the difference between a travel agency and a tour operator. Believe me, when you take a large group on a long trip, there are many advantages to using a tour operator that can handle the literally hundreds of minute details that crop up -obviously, it's a whole lot more than merely booking rooms and flights. And when you use a tour operator like CV Travel, you can actually relax and enjoy the trip yourself, because you can be totally confident all the details are all being professionally and competently handled."
Tom Cosby
Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce
"It is a pleasure to work with CVTravel as a wholesaler, group producer and international destination specialist for Delta Air Lines. By using international expertise they are able to offer value to custom group tours and individuals traveling to Europe, Latin America and Hawaii. Contact Voyage is a valued Delta partner."
Robert Thompson
Account Manager
Delta Air Lines
Atlanta, GA
Why CV Travel
Copyright 2009 CV Travel
Our company, and its history, is built on our mission/purpose statement:
The fulfillment of your objective is the measure of our success. We strive to help others meet their goal.
We invite you to learn more about our company by selecting the links below.
Who we are .....
- Established in 1983
- Wholesale Custom Tour Operator
- Destination Management Specialist
- $20,000,000 in Sales for Year 2000
- 15,000 Passengers for Year 2000
- Staffed by Well-Trained, Traveled Professionals
- Highly Experienced Customer Service Agents Dedicated to Meeting Your Objective
Letter from the President .....
In the spring of 1983, I stepped on a path that would become the most exciting adventure of my life. I decided to form a company specializing in international travel.
Today CVTravel (Contact Voyage Travel) is the fulfillment of my dream to encourage others to learn, to explore and to experience the wonders around us. My desire to help others go where they want to go and see what they want to see is coupled with my desire to build awareness and understanding as an important part of the journey.
Just as destination and desire are important, a good trip cannot be executed without serious emphasis on service. I am fortunate to have a dedicated staff of professionals who are in this business because they love to travel. This passion fuels their educational experience. Our staff makes every effort to offer you the best travel experience possible based on your request and your budget.
Norma Borella, Owner - CVTravel
Client Kudos .....
"CV Travel has arranged three student trips to Italy that I have led. CV worked hard to accommodate the complex itinerary that I had planned and all the participants were impressed with the excellent value."
Donald Sanders, Professor
School of the Arts
Samford University
"We have worked with CVTravel on multiple occasions. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and excellent customer service were several factors that attributed to the success of our programs. The overall satisfaction and the positive feedback given to us from the attendees after each event is another testament to the great service that CVTravel is dedicated to providing their customers."
Cathy Brown, Alabama Power
"During the past ten years, CVTravel has provided our company with over 35,000 round-trip flights to Europe and beyond, and has done so at unparalleled prices and with routings that are as close to perfect as we can expect these days.
What is not clear from just the numbers is the intense personal effort they expend, day-in and day-out, to find exactly what we need at prices we can afford.
The term "above and beyond" does not go far enough to characterize the level of support and personal service we have enjoyed from CVTravel for all these many years."
Maureen Monahan
Director of Flight Operations
"Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL provides every student with a travel experience for academic credit. I first worked with Norma in 1990 and am still working with her today. She is enthisiastic, conscientious, professioonal and a pleasure to work with while planning a trip for students or just myself. She and her staff know London and other European cities which makes a trip more successful."
Jane T WIlliams
Huntingdon College
"Hats off to the wonderful, efficient team at Contact Voyage! Samford’s department of World Languages and Cultures has enjoyed a long and happy relationship with CVT for our programs in Spain, Costa Rica, and other special events. It is always comforting to know that we are in the best of hands as we travel abroad with our students. In cases of emergency, they are there for us 24/7 to accommodate and adjust as needed. Who could ask for anything more?"
Myralyn F. Allgood, Ph.D
Professor of Spanish
Program Director, Samford in Costa Rica
Department of World Languages & Cultures
Samford University
"CV Travel has taught me the difference between a travel agency and a tour operator. Believe me, when you take a large group on a long trip, there are many advantages to using a tour operator that can handle the literally hundreds of minute details that crop up -obviously, it's a whole lot more than merely booking rooms and flights. And when you use a tour operator like CV Travel, you can actually relax and enjoy the trip yourself, because you can be totally confident all the details are all being professionally and competently handled."
Tom Cosby
Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce
"As conductor of the Internationally renowned A Cappella Choir for the past thirty four years, I have worked with many travel agencies. It was my good fortune a number of years ago to become acquainted with Norma Borella and CVT. One thing that distinguishes this company from all the others is that the entire staff shows a genuine personal interest in their clients. Norma and CVTravel have been the driving force in establishing knowledge, integrity and leadership in the travel area. Their professional reputation is recognized not only locally, regionally and nationally, but also internationally."
Dr. L. Gene Black, School of Music
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
"Our company has worked closely with CVTravel for the past thirteen years. Many of our employees travel internationally, as well as all over the United States and we have found CVT to be very knowledgeable and professional in their dealings with us."
Libby Dobbins
Continental Conveyor
Birmingham, AL
"It is a pleasure to work with CVTravel as a wholesaler, group producer and international destination specialist for Delta Air Lines. By using international expertise they are able to offer value to custom group tours and individuals traveling to Europe, Latin America and Hawaii. Contact Voyage is a valued Delta partner."
Robert Thompson, Account Manager
Delta Air Lines
Atlanta, GA
"CV Travel has been doing the flights for our program in London since well before I came to work in this office which was over 10 years ago. My office is always in need of flights at different times all year long and I feel like we get the prooduct we need and the best rates available.
CV Travel works day and night to get out flights out and monitors the situation until we are miles in the air. The employees that I work with are professional and friendly. Best of all they stay in touch with me and keep me abreast of what is needed from me and give me timelines to work with.
My first choice of travel is always with CV Travel."
Kathryn Gardner
International Studies Office
Samford University
"....we enjoyed our recent trip to Italy. It certainly met the excellent standard Contact Voyage has always set. When we came home, we really felt we had "done Italy". Stressa was truly a jewel and a new place for my wife and me. A morning with the Pope was very special and an unforgettable day. It was a thrill to actually enter the Blue Grotto. Our CVTravel escort is so efficient and professional we feel comfortable knowing she has everything under control. I know there is a myriad of details and some that can change in a flash, but she stays calm and cool and just "handles it". In addition to her travel proficiency, she blends with the group so well that we feel she is part of the family. She seems to enjoy everyone as much as they enjoy her. Thank you for a wonderful trip, we look forward to more in the future. Best wishes for continued growth and success."
Gene Thompson, CLU
NYLife Securities Inc
New York, NY
Company History .....
CVTravel (Contact Voyage Travel) is a custom tour operator and destination management company specializing in international travel since 1983. Wholesale contracts and consolidator rates with numerous airline companies and ground suppliers enable us to design group trips that are specific in nature, as well as plan travel for individuals and families.
Our custom design tours for common-interest groups such as museum patrons, bank travelers, corporate incentive, common-destination groups or adventure travel are planned down to the smallest detail by our product development professionals. Each tour is then executed by our destination management personnel. This same expertise and attention are given to your individual or family request by our experienced leisure agents. We give meticulous attention to service and detail, no matter the task or destination.
Whether your objective is to reward your client, motivate your staff, educate your patrons or spend quality time with friends and family we can help you accomplish your goal.
Industry Associations .....
- International Travel Agents Network
- American Society of Travel Agents
- Appointed Delta Tour Operator to Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, USA, Central and South America
- Appointed Tour Operator for Northwest Airlines, US Airways, Sabena and Swissair
- Appointed Representative for Gulliver's Travel/London As An International Hotel Broker
- Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce - Board of Trustees
- Better Business Bureau
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