Folsom Gains New Travel Resource as Expedia Cruises Franchise Opens Under Local Ownership
A new Expedia Cruises location in Folsom, operated by experienced local travelers, provides personalized vacation planning and exclusive deals to address the overwhelming complexity of modern travel booking.
The Folsom community now has access to comprehensive travel planning services with the opening of a new Expedia Cruises franchise at 705 E Bidwell St, Suite 12. Owned and operated by local residents Lisa and Shawn Yahrling, this brick-and-mortar location addresses the growing challenge consumers face when navigating the complex landscape of online travel options.
Lisa Yahrling, who built her career in marketing with Caesars Entertainment, and Shawn Yahrling, who worked in the table games department before becoming a stay-at-home dad, bring substantial hospitality industry experience to their new venture. Their extensive personal travel background, including trips to Alaska, Canada, the Caribbean, US National Parks, Costa Rica, England, and multiple European countries, positions them to understand diverse vacation preferences and needs.
The opening fills a significant gap in the local market, as no Expedia Cruises location previously served the Folsom area. As part of the Expedia Group family of brands, the franchise offers air, land, and sea vacations through more than 260 locations across North America. Customers can access numerous vacation possibilities including luxury and expedition travel, river cruises, land tours, safaris, all-inclusive resort properties, and insurance—all at Expedia prices.
"There are so many ways to book a vacation these days, but it can be overwhelming to sort through all the options and feel confident you are getting the best deal," said Lisa Yahrling. The physical location provides travelers with expert guidance, personalized recommendations, and access to exclusive deals that might not be available through online channels alone.
The Yahrlings and their team of Vacation Consultants offer personal consultations in-person, through email, or over the phone, providing flexibility in how customers choose to book their travel. These consultants receive extensive training and marketing support to become navigators of spectacular vacation experiences. For research and booking, customers can visit https://www.expediacruises.com/en-US/900330 or call the dedicated phone number.
This expansion reflects Expedia Group's broader mission to power travel for everyone through its global platform. The organization operates through three pillars: Expedia Product & Technology, Expedia Brands, and Expedia for Business. The 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.
The new location represents more than just another travel booking option—it provides local employment opportunities and contributes to the community's economic landscape while offering personalized service that digital platforms cannot replicate. For travelers seeking confidence in their vacation planning and access to expert advice, the Expedia Cruises franchise offers a solution to the modern challenge of information overload in travel booking.