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Nancy Yale

Independent Travel Advisor - Direct Travel Stamford
203-254-3225

My passion for cruising and travel led me to open my own agency 26 years ago. I had 3 young children and started my business when my youngest went to kindergarten. I was previously a Speech Pathologist.

I am an expert in worldwide travel and especially planning trips for families and honeymoons. I know from firsthand experience what a great educational and bonding time those trips can be, and I encourage families to make travel together a priority. As I raised my children, we traveled every year to destinations such as Australia, Europe, Alaska, Costa Rica, Peru and Africa (both south and east Africa). I consider an African safari to be the best trip for families with kids 12 and older and I credit my family’s two Africa trips with giving me the best memories and experiences.

I have planned exotic trips for photographers, culinary experts and created honeymoons to Asia, India and New Zealand. One of my favorite trips to combine with an African Safari is gorilla tracking in Rwanda. That adds only 3 nights to a safari trip and is an opportunity and experience of a lifetime. Honeymoons to Hawaii, Italy and Greece are also very popular and now seem to replace the Caribbean as destinations for couples who are seeking culture with relaxation.

Cruise & World Travel has been a Virtuoso member since 2001 and I have won several Virtuoso top travel awards.I was elected to the Virtuoso Cruise Committee in 2007 and have been on it for 12 years. I have received numerous honors within the industry including being recognized in 2008 by Travel + Leisure Magazine as an A-List Top Travel Expert and in 2011 as a Top Agent with Travel Agent magazine. I named as one of the world’s top culinary travel experts by Saveur Magazine and Bon Appetit where I served on the advisory board. In addition, I received an Entrepreneurial Excellence Award from Working Woman Magazine. I have been quoted in travel articles published in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, AARP Magazine, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine,Family Circle and Bride’s Magazine.

 

Personalized Experiences

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.

Unique Destinations for All Types of Travel

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.

Cruise Travel Specialists

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.

Exclusive Hotels & Resorts

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.