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Charlie Brown's Goodtime Travel

LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR

GABBY LOPEZ

BASED IN LOVELAND, CO
TRAVELSAVERS/NEST MEMBER · IN-HOUSE ADVISOR · 40 years of relationships

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT GABBY

I grew up on a ranch in Black Forest, Colorado  — riding horses, tearing around on dirt bikes, and spending most of my childhood outdoors. My family traveled all over North America and we stayed at so many beautiful locations. With my dad being a Navy Captain, and my mom working for United  – we flew a lot. 

That’s probably why my two favorite kinds of trips sound like opposites: a five-star resort with a beach I never want to leave, and a hike in Yosemite that leaves my legs sore for three days. Turns out you don’t have to choose. That’s the whole idea behind how I plan trips.

I specialize in two things: luxury stays and adventure vacations. I think the best trips are usually both — a beautiful property to come home to at the end of the day, and something outside that actually gets your heart rate up.

I’m not planning your trip from a brochure. I’m planning it from what I’ve actually done, seen, and would genuinely tell a friend to book.

How it works

Planning your trip should feel exciting— not overwhelming.

Here’s what you can expect when working with Gabby.

Schedule a Call

In this complimentary call, we’ll learn about where you want to go, the accommodations you prefer, and how you love to travel.

No sales pitch – just a genuine conversation.

Your Itinerary

After your call, you will receive a custom itinerary designed around you.

Once approved – your agent begins the booking process – you get to sit back and relax.

Pack Your Bags

30 Days before you travel, you will speak with your agent to verify details. 

All you have to think about is what you want to pack.

“When working with Gabby, she made the process seamless, thoughtful, and (dare I say) fun—so I could focus on the trip and not the details.”

LET'S TALK ABOUT TRAVEL

Plan your journey with Gabby Lopez

It's always a good time to start planning your next dream getaway. Let us know how you like to travel and we'll put together your perfect journey.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions about working with our advisors

Four advisors and a director of finances. The team is lead from Colorado Springs and Loveland, Colorado. Every advisor specializes in different areas rather than covering everything. 

Designs the whole journey with your wish list in mind. One advisor takes you from the first conversation to the flight home: they learn how you travel — the pace, the standard, the reason for the trip — then build the itinerary, hold the reservations, and answer the phone if something moves at three in the morning in another time zone. You are not passed between departments, and you never explain deal with a robot or automation. 

Since 1985 – we have forty years of creating unique experiences across more than 100 countries. With that history, we have built strong relationships with the best suppliers around the world. These connections are worth their weight in gold and make the difference between a good vacation and a great one. 

Charlie Brown’s Goodtime Travel is a part of a consortium (fancy word for travel club) that gives us access to the stays you won’t find on Google or ChatGPT. Our partnership with NEST, Travelsavers, and the American Marketing Group allows us to give you premier access to the finest hotels, cruises, transfers, tours, cuisine, and more. 

Once we know what type of trip or destination you’re looking for – we match you with the advisor that specializes in that area. You can also ask for a specific advisor by name. 

The majority of our team is in Colorado Springs, while our advisor, Gabrielle Lopez, lives further north in Loveland, Colorado. 

Yes. Ask for them by name when you get in touch and you will be introduced directly. If you have no preference, we match you to the advisor whose ground your trip is — which usually produces a better itinerary than picking a name from a page.

Start by booking a free consultation with your destination, dates, and party size. The call carries no obligation, it’s a conversation, not a checkout. Our advisors will give you their best estimate of the cost your trip may be if you’re looking to budget for a trip down the road. Whether you’re traveling in three months or three years, it never hurts to get the outline of what it looks like to work with us. 

The more time, the better. For full itinerary planning, we ask for a minimum of 90 days’ notice to deliver the level of detail and service our clients expect. Keep in mind that popular destinations—like European summer vacations and African safaris—often book up 9 to 15 months in advance. Early planning means better availability, better rates, and first pick of the best experiences.

Yes, while you travel, you will always have access to an agent. We also have an emergency line when you purchase travelers insurance that can help with anything. This is to ensure you have support in case something happens during travel. We are here to answer questions and make sure you’re taken care of.