Yes it can be...

Although these days a travel professional is often key to making that happen

​When I am asked about my profession people typically respond with, "do travel agents even exist any more?"  

My response is - Yes - followed up with -
a. I am a travel advisor (there is a difference), and
b. While everyone could use a travel advisor to help them plan their trips and vacations - not everyone should.

If you are a person who loves to plan and take charge of your experiences, to delve into all of the nitty, gritty details, to find the best pricing available - then you should probably be managing your own travels. 

If you are time limited, fully engaged in other aspects of life, lack knowledge of your destination, and worried or nervous about travel then working with a travel professional is a good idea. It will ease your concerns and allow you to have  stress free and enjoyable travels. 

Please read more about my services and refer to my FAQ.​

Like any other
professional service;
​my clients realize that
a personal ​travel advisor
makes ​so much sense
please see my services 

How can I help you? 

Would you like to know the best time of year to travel to specific destinations? 
Make travel plans with this information. 

Do you want to take the family on an African Safari?
Click here to see a Safari itinerary. 

Maybe renting a vintage car and cruising through Tuscany, Italy?   
Click here for this trip. 

Or sunning and sipping cocktails on the beach in Positano.  

How about setting out at sunrise for a quite, reflective tour of the Taj Mahal in India.
See an opportunity to do so here.  

How about eating delicious food in Tel Aviv, Israel one day and climbing to the top of the Treasury in Petra, Jordan the next day?

Or a fabulous river cruise on the Danube? 
Click for that itinerary and other river cruises. 

Perhaps you dream of visiting the Great Pyramids of Egypt and sailing the Nile River. 
This is the one cruise I recommend; feel free to ask me why.   

What about the Rocky Mountaineer train in either Western Canada or Utah? 
I can share my own experience with you. 

I have explored each of the travels listed above....and more. Check out travels I have designed for clients. 

Your travel possibilities are endless.  Your travels can be endlessly enjoyable.
Wherever you want to go. Whatever you want to do.  Whoever you want to be with.

​It's what I do.

​Travel should be enjoyable.  
​And it can be.  In the right hands and with the right perspective. ​

I will be candid with you about your travel expectations and your travel investment. Because that's what it is. An investment in memories.  I truly believe that time is our most valuable, non-renewable resource. 

Time is our most valuable non-renewing asset. If you believe otherwise think about the people we love who are suffering from a debilitating or chronic illness and the time we lost together.  I'm speaking from personal experience. ​

​So make memories. Life changes and often all too quickly. Identify and commit to time together.  ​

I work with a select number of clients each year. I have to because of the time that is necessary to research, design and manage each trip that my clients enjoy.  I am a 5 Star Travel Agent according to client reviews; I'm thankful my clients feel that way about my work. 

I am a Conde Nast Top Travel Specialist​

I am a Conde Nast Top Travel Specialist. What exactly does that mean for you as my client? 
​
It means that I am one of 500 travel professionals - in the entire world of travel agents, travel advisors, travel specialists - that have been recognized for my professional excellence with clients. 

I encourage you to schedule a chat with me. It's complimentary and we can see - in just 30 minutes - if we are a good fit to work together.  
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The link to my calendar is below.  Before scheduling a chat please review my services and my FAQ. 

Click to Chat Travel With Me

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