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CRICKET CRUISE & TRAVEL, LLC
(NEST / Travel Savers Affiliate Agency)
Creating Extraordinary Memories...Since 1994
We’re here to support you every step of the way—before, during, and after your trip. With flexible consultation options available in person, by email, or over the phone, plus convenient direct booking through our website, you have complete freedom to plan your travel on your terms.
The value of an experienced travel consultant goes far beyond the cost of your trip or cruise. We bring expert guidance during the planning process, coordinate with resorts and cruise lines ahead of your arrival, and recommend personalized enhancements and excursions to elevate your experience. Our goal is to anticipate and smooth out any potential issues before they arise, ensuring your journey is effortless and enjoyable.
At Cricket Cruise & Travel, LLC, we are dedicated to making your vacation seamless and unforgettable—treating you like the VIP you deserve to be.
Since 1994, we have proudly helped couples, families (including multigenerational groups), solo travelers, friends, and organized groups create exceptional travel experiences tailored to their needs.
Today, our team of independent travel specialists each bring unique expertise and passion to their niche:
* Rita – Cruises, Luxury Travel
* Carla – Cruises, specializing in Royal Caribbean
* Laura – All Cruises (Ocean & River), All Inclusive Resorts, Air/Land Packages, Hotels
* LeAnne – All Cruises (Ocean & River), Escorted Group Travel (Guided Tours, Cruises)
* Deborah – Cruises and Hotels
* Jana – Cruises, All Travel
* Darby – All Cruises and Disney Travel
* Lesley – All Cruises
* Emmett – Cruises, specializing in Royal Caribbean
* Gail – Cruises, specializing in Royal Caribbean
* Mark – Escorted, Guided Land Tours (worldwide), All Cruises
* Kimberly – Cruises, specializing in Royal Caribbean
* Ashlyn – Air/Land Packages
* Jamie (part-time) – All Cruises (Ocean)
Please note: We do not sell independent airfare. Travelers can easily book airfare directly through airline websites.
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR STANDING WITHIN THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY:
Our team is committed to excellence through ongoing education, regularly participating in training to maintain current certifications and stay up to date on the latest travel trends and offerings.
We are a certified Sandals & Beaches Resorts agency, with several of our advisors individually recognized as Sandals Certified specialists—ensuring expert knowledge of these premier vacation experiences.
We are also ???? proud to be recognized among the top-rated agencies for Royal Caribbean International within the North/Northwest Houston to Bryan/College Station territory, standing out among hundreds of agencies in the region.
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TRAVEL INDUSTRY AFFILIATION: Proudly Affiliated with NEST / Travel Savers
TRAVEL INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIPS:
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association)
ARC-VTC (Airlines Reporting Corporation - Verified Travel Consultant)
ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors)
[Formerly a member of NACTA (National Association of Career Travel Agents) = organization now defunct]
2026-27 COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIPS:
CHAPPELL HILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Texas)
WASHINGTON COUNTRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Texas)
2026-27 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:
CHAPPELL HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Texas) -- Business Member
BLINN COLLEGE ALUMNI & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION (Texas) -- Lifetime Member
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO (Texas) -- Lifetime Member
HARRIS COUNTY FAIR & RODEO (Texas) -- Lifetime member
Our business is not built on competing with other agents or simply offering the lowest price. Instead, our focus is on delivering the best overall value—combining competitive pricing with expert guidance to create the right vacation for you, just as most professional travel advisors strive to do.
We are compensated for our time, experience, and knowledge only when clients choose to book with us. We believe in treating others the way we would want to be treated, which means operating with honesty, respect, and integrity in every interaction.
We’re grateful to have built a thriving business while staying true to these principles. At the same time, we understand that not every travel advisor is the right fit for every traveler—and that’s perfectly okay. Finding the right match is an important part of creating a great travel experience.
We appreciate all of the kind words, referrals and repeat business that have come our way, and the opportunity to serve you.
♥ We could not do it without you. ♥
LeAnne Rigsby, M.Ed., MCC (Owner/Manager)
Rita Fuglaar, MCC, SWS
Carla Knoop, A.A.
Laura Deike, M.Ed., CCC
Deborah DiPaolo
Darby Jordan
Lesley Davis
Jana Crowe
Emmett Lewis
Kimberly Thompson
J. Gail Smith
Mark Alberthal
Ashlyn Willcox, B.S.
Part-time: Jamie Rigsby Herridge, B.S.
Continuing Education Certifications through CLIA, ICA, Travel Agent Academy, Travel Agent University, CITC & The Travel Institute, Certified Sandals Specialist, Certified Sandals Wedding Specialist, Disney College of Knowledge, Cancun Tourism Institute (CTI), Mexico Tourism Board, And Jamaica Tourist Board.
- CLIA Master Cruise Counsellor™ (MCC): LeAnne Rigsby & Rita Fuglaar
- CLIA Accredited Cruise Counsellolor™ (ACC): Laura Deike
- CLIA Certified Cruise Counsellor™ (CCC): Laura Deike & Carla Knoop
- ICA Certified Cruise Consultant™ (CCC): LeAnne Rigsby
- Celebrity Cruises® Celebrity Learning Certification™: LeAnne Rigsby & Laura Deike
- Royal Caribbean International®, Royal Caribbean University™, Master of Adventure (formerly Expert-Plus under University of WOW™): LeAnne Rigsby, Rita Fuglaar & Laura Deike
- Royal Caribbean International®, Royal Caribbean University™, Certified Royal Weddings Professional™: LeAnne Rigsby & Laura Deike
- Norwegian Cruise Line® Freestyle Certified Agent™ & Bronze Level™ Post-grad: LeAnne Rigsby (Graduate of NCL University's first graduating class, 2009)
- Princess Cruise Line® Academy Specialist™, Commodore Level: LeAnne Rigsby & Laura Deike
- Holland America Line®, HAL Academy Graduate™: LeAnne Rigsby & Laura Deike (Silver rank)
- Virgin Voyages®, SEACADEMY Graduate™: Laura Deike
- American Cruise Lines®, Certified Advisor™: LeAnne Rigsby
- Disney® COLLEGE of DISNEY KNOWLEDGE® Graduate: Jana Crowe (2023, 2024 continuing education),
- Club Med® Expert Agent: LeAnne Rigsby
- ALGV PRO Graduate: Laura Deike
- Destination Wedding Specialist™: LeAnne Rigsby & Rita Fuglaar
- Honeymoon Specialist™: LeAnne Rigsby & Rita Fuglaar
- AMResorts® Master Agent (Dreams, Secrets, Sunscapes, Zoetry Wellness Resorts & Spas): LeAnne & Jim Rigsby
- Hilton® Hawaii Master Agent™: LeAnne Rigsby
- Marriott Fam-tastic Training™: Laura Deike
- Antigua and Barbuda Specialist™: Laura Deike
- Jamaica Specialist™ (Jamaica Tourist Board®): LeAnne & Jim Rigsby
- Cayman Islands Master Specialist - Family Travel™: LeAnne & Jim Rigsby
- Cayman Islands Dive and Nature Master Specialist™: LeAnne Rigsby
- Italy Specialist™ (Alitalia Airlines®): LeAnne Rigsby
- Crown Paradise Club® Specialist: LeAnne Rigsby
- Golden Crown Paradise Club® Specialist: LeAnne Rigsby
- Playa Mazatlan Specialist™: LeAnne Rigsby
- Official Cancun Counselor™ (Cancun Tourism Institute/Mexico Tourism Board®): LeAnne Rigsby
- Mazatlan Specialist™ (Mexico Tourism Board®): LeAnne Rigsby
- Certified Sandals Specialists™: All agents in the agency
- Certified Sandals Wedding Specialist™ (SWS Accreditation): Rita Fuglaar, MCC, SWS
- Collette Vacations® Collette Specialist: LeAnne & Jim Rigsby
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Collette University™ Advisor Learning 101 Certificate of Achievement: Laura Deike
Non-Travel Industry Degrees --
Associate's Degree:
- Carla Knoop, A.A. (Associate of Applied Science, Ball State Univerity®)
Bachelor's Degree:
- Ashlyn Willcox, B.S. (Arts & Sciences, Texas A&M®)
- Jamie Rigsby Herridge, B.S. (Interdisciplinary Studies, Sam Houston State University®)
Master's Degree:
- LeAnne Rigsby, M.Ed. (Curriculum & Instruction, Texas A&M®)
- Laura Deike, M.Ed. (Curriculum & Instruction, Texas A&M®)
