I left the corporate world over 30 years ago to follow my absolute passion for travel and became a leisure travel consultant. I have been to 164 TCC countries and to all continents and US states. I have been to all European countries, Caribbean islands except Cuba, and am an Aussie and New Zealand specialist. I love Africa and have traveled there over 15 times. I go to Great Britain at least once a year to explore, and London is my favorite city in the world. Although, I must say Barcelona and Bratislava are close in the running...
One other specialty is cruising - I have been on 53 river as well as ocean cruises. I also have been involved with adventure, ancestry, and history travel for many years.
I am very proud to be in the first class of advisors trained on the WANDERLIST bucket list generator program. Since I have been all over the world, I am perfectly set up to help you decide where you want to go and then design a special experience for you!
I was one of the first travel agents to earn the new VTA certification from ASTA. I have my MBA from Stanford, my MLS from Rice, and my PgD from the University of Edinburgh. The only thing that approaches my passion for travel (besides my kids and beautiful granddaughters) is history. In fact, I am currently working remotely on my PhD in Genocide and Holocaust studies at Gratz College. My primary specialty is European history, especially the UK, and Holocaust/genocides, but I present at history symposiums on many topics and love to teach people where to go to make history come alive!
Credentials
WANDERLIST - trained advisor
Named one of the top 25 agents in US 2x -Travel Agent Magazine
Houston Chronicle Ultimate Travel Agent
Elite Cruise Counselor (ECC)
Certified Travel Associate (CTA)
Verified Travel Advisor (VTA)
Graduate - Disney College of Knowledge
Been to 164 countries, 50 states, and 7 continents
Alaska 3x and Hawaii 7 times
53 cruises, both river and ocean
Extensive travel in Europe (1-4 times/ year), every country including many you have never heard of
Widespread travel around Asia/Africa (10/15)
Caribbean (all but Cuba)
Mexico (extensive)
Australia (5) and NZ (2) specialist
Many visits all over Canada
Central/South America (12)
Destinations: United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, China, France, Germany, Italy, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Thailand, Ireland, Poland
Interests: Adventure, Culture, History & Arts, Safari, Independent Tours, River Cruising