Clarkstown Travel Services

What Clarkstown Travel Services does

Clarkstown Travel Services, Inc. is a privately held, sole-proprietor travel agency founded in November 2003 by Carolyn Marra and operated from a P.O. Box in Mount Pleasant, SC. The firm functions as a traditional, owner-managed leisure travel agency with no online booking platform, mobile app, or self-service technology — all client interactions are conducted by phone and email directly with the owner. Its core products are occasion-based: honeymoons, exotic honeymoons, and destination weddings, supplemented by ocean and river cruises, bachelor/bachelorette trips, group travel, escorted tours, customized itineraries, airline and rail tickets, limousine services, and travel insurance.

The business model is commission-based: the agency earns fees from wholesalers, airlines, resorts, cruise lines, and travel insurance providers and does not charge clients additional service fees. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and referral-driven; the owner acts as the primary relationship manager, leveraging over 50 years of industry experience and personal travel to more than 25 countries to deliver customized, one-on-one trip planning and emergency support during travel. The single disclosed commercial partnership is a reseller/agent relationship with AmaWaterways for river cruises. Customer segments are primarily consumer: honeymoon couples, destination wedding couples, group travelers, and general leisure travelers — predominantly reached through word-of-mouth from prior destination wedding and honeymoon clients.

Operationally the company is a lifestyle-scale enterprise: effectively one employee (the owner) with no disclosed funding, no other staff, no proprietary technology stack, and no AI/ML components. The legal entity is incorporated in South Carolina, though historical operating ties and current phone area code (845) suggest the customer base is concentrated in the Northeast US.

Name

Clarkstown Travel Services

Legal name

Clarkstown Travel Services, Inc.

Website

https://clarkstowntravel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clarkstown Travel Services is a sole-proprietor, commission-based travel agency in Mount Pleasant, SC, owned by Carolyn Marra, providing personalized honeymoon, destination wedding, cruise, and leisure travel planning for US consumer clients via direct phone and email contact.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Agency Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAKABAA

Leisure & Generalist Retail Travel Agencies

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Traditional/Retail Travel Agencies

SECONDARYTHAEAFAB

Cruise Travel Agencies & Specialist Cruise Consultants

Travel & Hospitality/Cruises & Maritime Leisure Travel/Cruise Booking, Shore Excursions & Port Services

SECONDARYTHAKAFAA

Luxury Travel Agencies

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Specialty/Niche Travel Agencies (Luxury, Adventure, Honeymoon, etc.)

Keywords

• Travel agency services
• Destination wedding planning
• Honeymoon travel packages
• Cruise booking services
• Custom vacation itineraries

Headquarters

HQ city

New City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Travel Agency Commissions: Earns commissions from wholesalers, airlines, resorts, cruise lines, and travel insurance providers. No additional fees charged to clients for using the agent service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Clarkstown Travel Services is a personalized, owner-operated travel agency that plans and books honeymoons, destination weddings, cruises, group trips, escorted tours, custom itineraries, airline/rail tickets, limousine services, and travel insurance for individual consumers. The agency earns commissions from wholesalers, airlines, resorts, cruise lines, and travel insurance providers and does not charge additional fees to clients for the agent service.

Product overview

Clarkstown Travel Services is a traditional travel agency operated as a single, owner-managed business focused on personalized travel planning services. The core offering centers on occasion-based travel services including Honeymoons, Exotic Honeymoons, Destination Weddings, and Cruises, with supplementary travel services including Bachelorette/Bachelor Trips, Group Travel, Fully Escorted Tours, Customized Itineraries, Airline & Rail Tickets, Limousine Services, and Travel Insurance. The agency positions itself on personalized one-on-one service, leveraging the owner's 50+ years of industry experience and personal travel to provide customized vacation planning rather than automated booking platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Honeymoons Personalized honeymoon travel planning covering romantic destinations including Caribbean islands, Mexico, Hawaiian Islands, European destinations (Italy, France, Greece, England, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary), US destinations (California, Las Vegas, Florida, Grand Canyon, Charleston, Savannah), Alaska cruises, and Costa Rica rainforest adventures. Targeted at newlyweds and couples seeking curated romantic getaways.
• Exotic Honeymoons Premium exotic destination planning for far-flung romantic getaways including Tahiti and Fiji Islands, Australia and New Zealand, African safaris with South Africa and Victoria Falls, Ancient China tours, and Southeast Asia exploration covering Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, India, Indonesia, Korea, and Myanmar. Targeted at couples seeking longer-haul, high-end honeymoon experiences.
• Destination Weddings Full-service destination wedding planning coordinating beach ceremonies, European castle weddings, cruise ship weddings, and multi-day wedding events. Services include travel arrangements for the couple and their guests, resort coordination, and personalized wedding day customization. Targeted at engaged couples hosting their wedding at a non-local, often international venue.
• Cruises Ocean and river cruise booking services including Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, Southern Caribbean, and European river cruises on the Rhine and Moselle Rivers via AmaWaterways. River cruise offerings include complimentary 24-hour room service, spa services, dining, entertainment, and activities such as rock climbing, water slides, and casino gaming. Targeted at leisure travelers and honeymoon/destination wedding clients seeking cruise-based vacations.
• Group Travel Organized group travel services including family reunions, women's getaways, singles travel, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and other coordinated group itineraries. Targeted at families and friend groups planning shared travel experiences.
• Fully Escorted Tours Guided tour packages with professional escort services for various international and domestic destinations. Targeted at leisure travelers who prefer structured, guided group tours.
• Customized Itineraries Tailored travel itinerary planning services creating personalized vacation experiences based on individual client preferences, travel styles, budgets, and desired activities. Targeted at travelers seeking bespoke trips rather than off-the-shelf packages.
• Airline & Rail Tickets Booking services for domestic and international airline tickets as well as rail travel arrangements. Targeted at clients needing point-to-point transportation booked through the agency.
• Limousine Services Ground transportation arrangement services including luxury limousine transfers. Targeted at clients seeking premium airport or event transportation.
• Travel Insurance Travel protection and insurance coverage services including medical/dental coverage, baggage loss or damage protection, travel delays, missed connections, and coverage options for terrorist attacks at listed destinations. Targeted at agency clients seeking to insure their vacation investment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 23 years in business with returning clients and referrals

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AmaWaterwaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClarkstown Travel Services is an agent for AmaWaterways river cruises, with a dedicated booking link on their website. The agency books river cruises for clients interested in European and other river cruise destinations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Avoya Travel: Host agency model for independent travel advisors with lead-generation and technology support. Comparable as an alternative operating structure that independent agents like Clarkstown's founder could join to access scaled capabilities.
• Fora Travel: Modern travel advisor network that has professionalized the independent agent model with training, supplier relationships, and technology. Comparable as an emerging alternative structure that competes for the same pool of experienced independent travel advisors.

Direct peers

• SmartFlyer: Luxury boutique travel advisory specializing in honeymoons and bespoke leisure travel. Comparable on niche focus (honeymoons, experiential travel) and personalized service model targeting similar high-AOV consumer segments.
• Cruise Planners: Cruise-focused travel agency franchise network with a similar commission-based retail model. Highly comparable given Clarkstown's AmaWaterways partnership and core cruise booking service line.
• Tzell Travel Group: Luxury and corporate travel agency with strong emphasis on personalized advisor service and high-end leisure clients. Comparable on the white-glove, single-advisor service model for affluent leisure travelers.

Broad incumbents

• AAA Travel: Established US retail travel agency serving leisure members with cruise, tour, and vacation packages. Comparable traditional brick-and-mortar agency model serving US consumer travelers with full-service booking capabilities.
• Delta Vacations: Supplier-affiliated vacation package provider offering packaged flights, hotels, and car rentals through agent and direct channels. Comparable as a competitor for leisure package bookings Clarkstown arranges for clients.
• Travel Leaders Network: Large retail travel agency franchise network offering leisure and corporate travel services. Comparable as a host-agency / retail network model that Clarkstown could affiliate with to access supplier contracts and operational support.
• American Express Travel: Broad incumbent in travel services offering leisure and corporate booking through multiple channels including online and agent-assisted. Comparable as a scaled, multi-channel travel services provider with consumer-facing brand and supplier relationships.
• Liberty Travel: Large US retail travel agency chain where founder Carolyn Marra previously worked in the in-house agent program. Comparable traditional retail travel agency model serving leisure clients with multi-destination offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Clarkstown-Travel-Services-1049640435084888
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clarkstown-travel-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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