I have been planning and enjoying international travel for 40 years and now make this my vocation: designing thoughtfully-crafted travel experiences for people who, like me, cannot wait to discover the world and all of its wonders. I love to vision and plan the memories of a lifetime, from fascinating driving routes through Europe, to a slower roam along a coastal region, or tracking history with a specialized itinerary. I offer my own travel experience of visiting over 70 countries on six continents and thousands of cities, towns and villages. I bring over 20 years in the air travel industry, including roles as the leader of customer experience development and responsibility for a major airport.
My personal style of travel is to go off-the-beaten path, to savour local architecture, art, history, food and wine and engage with the local atmosphere. Whether you seek personalized, independent travel or something with more accompaniment, I strive to build the most meaningful fabric of memories at every point in the journey. I am committed to listening to your needs and desires and, in turn, will customize the end-to-end journey.
If this sounds like the way you'd like to travel, I very much look forward to hearing from you!
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.