Carlson Wagonlit  Vista Travel Ltd. 

Ivan Woit:

Ivan W. Woit is one of the founding members of Vista Travel Ltd in March 1974 and today, along with his wife Patricia, they are the sole owners of the company.  The past 36 years in business has offered him the opportunity of visiting over 45 countries and participating in over 35 cruises.  Ivan & Patricia participate annually in an escorted cruise or tour to an exotic destination.  Ivan is a past president of the Red Deer Kiwanis Club, has served on committees with the Red Deer Chamber of Commerce, The Westerner and currently serves on the Leisure Advisory Council with Carlson Wagonlit.

Contact Ivan at iwoit@shaw.ca

Neil Walls -

Neil started his career with Vista Travel in October of 1979. Not only is Neil one of our most experienced & senior sales agents, he is our office sporting event enthusiast. In 1991 he did a golf tour of a lifetime to Scotland and has also been escorting groups to NFL games around the USA. Having been to many amazing places such as Brazil, Fiji, Switzerland and Germany, Neil is here to answer any of your travel questions from Nascar packages to luxury honeymoons. He has enjoyed the many relationships that have been made with all his clients over the years, and looks forward to the years to come.

Contact Neil at nwalls@vistatravelltd.com

Sherry Hainsworth -

Sherry has been delivering service with superior quality for CWT/ Vista Travel for 27 years. Northern Africa, Australia, the Caribbean, and numerous cruises are only some of the fantastic holidays Sherry has taken. She enjoys helping plan custom vacations, and adventure travel, as well as assisting families in their dream getaways. Most importantly Sherry’s past experiences should give you the utmost confidence that you have a highly organized, dedicated agent of integrity working to ensure your vacation is flawless.

Contact Sherry at sherryh@vistatravelltd.com

Anita Banks -

Anita is currently on leave of absence.

Jennifer Grauman -

Jen has been with CWT/Vista Travel since 2006. Her passion for travel and adventures has taken her to over 25 countries around the world. Her most memorable trips have been backpacking through Europe and South East Asia, trekking through the jungles of Costa Rica and cruising through the Caribbean & Mediterrean.

Contact Jenn at jgrauman@vistatravelltd.com

Jo Worthington -

Jo is our resident "Brit” and has been with us for over 3 years. Not only does Jo have an amazing background for European travel ideas, she also makes a great cup of tea! Disneyland, The Maldives, & New York being her favourite vacations so far, Jo keeps our main level kiosk board fresh & new, with up to date specials at the best prices.

Contact Jo at jworthington@vistatravelltd.com

Lisa Woit -

A new addition to the team as of 2008, Lisa is joining  CWT/Vista Travel with her great travel experience and zest for customer relations. Lisa worked onboard Carnival Cruise Lines for 5 years, and has been a travel consultant for over 5 years. Her travel profile is extensive, including such destinations as Africa, Croatia, Alaska, Spain,Peru and many of the Caribbean Islands. Looking after last minute specials and website updates are just a  part of the great customer service Lisa is helping us provide our customers.  

Contact Lisa at lwoit@vistatravelltd.com

or bookit@vistatravel.com

Colleen Fonkalsrud -

Colleen has a genuine interest in helping others, and she daily exhibit’s poise, perfection and professionalism in the office. Having been with Vista Travel for 8 years, she has been great in helping us be an active member of the community. Any business owner or manager will tell you what a crucial part the reception role is in their business performance. We are lucky to have her as part of our team.

Contact Colleen at vista1@shaw.ca

Darlene Tucker -

Darlene Tucker is one of our two outside sales agents here at Carlson Wagonlit/Vista Travel. Darlene has been a vital part of the business since 1999. Having lived in Germany and travelled extensively around Vienna, Paris, Prague and many more of the surrounding European countries, Darlene’s travel dossier is hard to beat. Several cruises, Mexico, China and Indonesia are also just some of the destinations this well travelled and experience agent has explored. Darlene is a great choice if you are looking for exotic backpacking or family travel ideas.

Contact Darlene at darkels1@xplornet.com

Kathryn Plaudis – O’Connell -

Kathryn's love of travel began with a six month back-packing tour of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific islands. Joining Carlson Wagonlit/Vista Travel in 1989 Kathryn is the extremely valuable and professional outside sales agent. Her love of exotic destinations has taken her to South Africa, Tanzania, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, and very recently fascinating Morocco. A certified scuba diver, Kathryn has dove on the Great Barrier Reef, the reefs of Belize, Cozumel, and several of the other Caribbean Islands. Contact Kathryn for your any of your specialized vacations needs.

Contact Kathryn at kplaudis@yahoo.com

Who We Are:

Carlson Wagonlit/Vista Travel is located in the Parkland Mall in Red Deer serving Central Albertans for over 35 years for all their travel requirements for business or vacation.

Locally owned and operated by Ivan and Patricia Woit, we have 7 travel consultants, besides being very knowledgeable in all aspects of travel - also specialize in many areas such as sports travel, family travel, cruises, honeymoons, adventure and group travel.