Certified Cruise Expert Carnival Expert – Diamond Level & Sandals Elite Advisor Online Training Course (2025)
About

About Travel by B & T

Travel by B & T is a Ridgeway, Virginia-based travel agency focused on practical, well-planned travel: cruises, all-inclusive resorts, Europe itineraries, and group trips — with real support before, during, and after.

Local Roots, Global Itineraries

We live and work in this community, serving clients from Ridgeway, Martinsville, Henry County, and beyond. When you book with Travel by B & T, you know exactly who you’re working with — not just a call center somewhere with a ticket number.

Our goal is simple: help you pick the right trip at the right time, make the logistics manageable, and be available when you have questions. No hype, no pressure, no hidden agendas.

Independent Affiliate of Gateway Travel

Travel by B & T operates as an Independent Affiliate of Gateway Travel. That relationship gives us access to preferred suppliers, training, and industry support while keeping the service highly personal and local. You get the benefits of a larger network with the accountability of a small business.

How We Work

  • Start with a simple conversation — no pressure, no obligation.
  • Confirm your dates, preferences, budget, and must-haves.
  • Research realistic options that match how you actually travel.
  • Walk you through the trade-offs so you can choose with eyes open.
  • Handle bookings, confirmations, and key reminders.

Advisor Experience

  • Hands-on experience with cruising and all-inclusive travel.
  • Formal supplier training, including Carnival Expert – Diamond Level Graduate and Sandals Elite Advisor Online Training Course (2025).
  • Ongoing supplier and destination training through Gateway Travel.
  • Backgrounds rooted in service, operations, and community leadership.
Advisors

Meet Your Travel Advisors

Travis - Travel Advisor at Travel by B & T

Travis – Travel Advisor & Co-Founder

Cruise & itinerary planning • Group coordination • Europe & Caribbean focus

Carnival Expert – Diamond Level Graduate
Sandals Elite Advisor Online Training Course (2025)

Travis is detail-oriented and process-driven, with a strong background in public service and operations. He focuses on making complex trips feel manageable by breaking them down into clear steps and realistic options. As a Carnival Expert Diamond Level Graduate and Sandals Elite Advisor, he combines real-world travel experience with current supplier training so you’re not guessing your way through a booking.

Email: tpruitt@travelbybt.com
Text: 276-226-0409

Buzz - Travel Advisor at Travel by B & T

Buzz – Travel Advisor & Co-Founder

All-inclusive stays • Group & celebration travel • Cruise planning

Carnival Expert – Diamond Level Graduate
Celebrity Cruises Learning Program – 2026

Buzz brings a practical, people-first approach to travel planning. He’s focused on matching trips to real budgets, schedules, and comfort levels — not marketing hype. From friends’ trips and family vacations to group cruises, his goal is simple: trips that are enjoyable, not exhausting.

Email: bcuster@travelbybt.com
Text: 276-224-5660

Trust & Credentials

Professional Training. Local Accountability.

Travel by B & T combines supplier certification, host-agency backing, and local community ties — so you know who you’re working with and what they stand behind.

Carnival Expert Diamond Level Graduate

Carnival Expert
Diamond Level Graduate

Sandals Elite Advisor 2025

Sandals Elite Advisor
2025 Graduate

Gateway Travel

Independent Affiliate
Host Agency Partner

Cruises & Groups

Cruises • All-Inclusives
Group & Custom Travel

Serving Ridgeway, Henry County & Surrounding Areas

We know what it takes for local travelers to get to ports, airports, and destinations smoothly from this part of Virginia. We understand the schedules, the drive times, and the realities of taking time off — and we plan with that in mind.