BOUNTIFUL, Utah — Planning a vacation has just become a lot easier for community members in Utah with the opening of a new Expedia Cruises location – the second in the State. Located at 551 W 2600 S in Bountiful, the new location will be hosting a Grand Opening Event on June 6.

As a full-service leisure travel agency franchise backed by one of the most powerful travel brands in the world, Bountiful community members now have a go-to resource for all their travel needs professionally tailored to today’s traveler.

Join the Expedia Cruises Bountiful team for the Grand Opening Event on June 6, 2025! Here are the highlights:

  • Enjoy an afternoon of celebration from 1–4 PM, including a ribbon cutting, refreshments, giveaways, and the chance to win a cruise for two with airfare.
  • Hear from Princess Cruises expert Dana McCullough during a special live presentation at 2:00 PM.
  • Take advantage of an exclusive Princess Cruises 3-Day Sale happening June 12–14, featuring up to $1,200 onboard credit, $99 deposits, free upgrades, and free 3rd/4th guests.
  • Discover dream vacations to Alaska, Europe, and beyond, plus bonus Expedia Extras like a $50 onboard credit.

The Bountiful location is owned and operated by local husband-wife duo, Garimirka and Ramon Chaparro, who have a team of professional and well-traveled Vacation Consultants on site working to book travelers’ perfect vacations.

The Chaparros share a deep passion for travel, which led them to open their first Expedia Cruises location. As Ramon approached retirement, Garimirka organized a group trip to an all-inclusive resort and realized how much she enjoyed planning vacations. With extensive travel experience across Europe, Canada, South America, and Mexico, the Chaparro’s bring first hand travel knowledge to their business. The center is additionally equipped to handle all your planning requirements in Spanish.

Garimirka, with a background in Marketing, previously specialized in selling all-inclusive vacations in the Dominican Republic, while Ramon worked as a Finance Manager in the mining industry. Leveraging both their own experiences travelling and their professional backgrounds, they are excited to help others create unforgettable journeys on Air, Land or Sea through their Expedia Cruises franchise located in Bountiful, Utah.

“As avid travelers ourselves, we know that the journey is just as important as the destination,” said Ramon. “We’re thrilled to offer our community personalized services that turn dream vacations into reality. From cruises to resort vacations to tours, we will provide tailored experiences that ensure every detail exceeds expectations and create memories to last a lifetime.”

Expedia Cruises – part of the Expedia Group family of brands – offers air, land, and sea vacations through its 260+ locations across North America. Customers can choose from numerous vacation possibilities including luxury and expedition travel, river cruises, land tours, safaris, all-inclusive resort properties, and insurance – all at Expedia prices with no additional fees. In addition to the research and booking features available on their local website, the Chaparro’s and their team offer personal vacation consultations in-person, through email, or over the phone, so customers always have the freedom to book when, where, and how they choose!

Expedia Cruises Vacation Consultants are provided with extensive training and marketing support which allows them to become navigators of spectacular vacation experiences. For more information, or to research vacation options, visit https://www.expediacruises.com/en-US/Bountiful or call (385)732-1501.

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group, Inc. brands power travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, Expedia Group™ helps people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. They provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers.

The Expedia Group family of brands includes Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.

For more information on Expedia Cruises, visit www.expediafranchise.com.