I’ve been helping plan dream vacations for over 30 years – and in the course of my career have narrowed my passions down to three: soft adventure, river cruising and custom planned itineraries to some of the most exotic destinations in the world.
Travelling in a small group, in the company of new-found friends, is to my mind, one of the best ways to experience the world – one mile at a time. I’ve hiked the Inca trail in Peru, experienced the Mayan Trail in Guatemala and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, witnessed the majesty of the Norwegian fjords from an expedition ship with Hurtigruten , walked Italy’s famed Amalfi Coast, enjoyed unforgettable meals in Vietnam and Cambodia, stayed in Portugal’s picturesque pousadas – hotels in former castles, monasteries and palaces, smiled at my fellow travellers along the Mekong River in Laos and the Tambopata in Peru, marvelled at the wildlife of South Africa and, most recently, experienced the Galapagos Islands, Egypt, Jordan and a second visit to South Africa. As well as helping you with these destinations, I am a firm fan of European river cruising and can share many insider tips for your own river cruise. Or if you need someone to plan an outside-the-box hand crafted itinerary (perhaps from your bucket list?) I’m here to help!
Travel is more than my profession: it’s my calling, my favorite thing to do and I believe a wonderful way to connect with others. If you feel that way too, please contact me!
Direct Travel is proud to be among the 1% of the most elite travel agencies in North America. As members of the world’s most premier travel organizations, including Virtuoso, we are able to provide our clients with exclusive benefits and complimentary amenities. With an average of 20 years of experience, our advisors have traveled the world over to discover the perfect destinations and personalized experiences for every client.
Our advisors are specialists for all regions of the world, and can guide you to the best in hotels, tour guides, activities and dining venues in every city and every country. From family vacations to wellness retreats, we have advisors who specialize in all specific types of travel. We also work with a variety of companies that offer specific activities for travelers with an active lifestyle seeking a personalized adventure.
There is a cruise for every type of traveler- river cruising for a slower pace, ocean cruising for waking up in a new city each day without unpacking more than once, and even expedition cruising for exploring the best nature has to offer. With an array of cruise choices and itinerary options around the world, we have the specialists who have been onboard each ship and sailed each itinerary in order to provide our clients with the best cruise to suit their travel style. We also offer extra special amenities like additional onboard credits and private shore excursions exclusive to our clients.
As members of Virtuoso and several elite luxury hotel programs we are partnered with the best of the best hotels, villas, resorts, boutique properties, and more— many of which we have first-hand experience. Our handpicked selections deliver exclusive savings and amenities—like complimentary breakfast or a welcome gift upon arriving to your suite—thanks to our worldwide and personal connections with numerous properties.