I began my career in the travel industry 35 years ago after my husband pointed out an advertisement for travel school. I actually signed up on a whim, not realizing that travel would become a lifelong passion.
That passion has taken me from historic cities across Europe to idyllic beach towns in the Caribbean and across the US and the Pacific to Hawaii. Whether it's meandering through the picturesque streets of Copenhagen or strolling across the sun-drenched promenade deck of a cruise ship, I love exploring both on land and at sea.
A native of Newfoundland, I delight in introducing my home province to my clients and make a point of visiting there as often as I can. If I'm not visiting "Newfie", I'm trying to get to Alaska, my second favorite destination.
When I'm not visiting for myself, I sit at my desk and travel the world vicariously through my loyal clientele. In addition to attending seminars and keeping up with the latest industry trends, I make a point of carefully listening to feedback from every client in order to ensure I'm providing excellent service and accurate recommendations.
I'm a Certified Vacation Consultant, a Regent Seven Seas Expert and an authorized BritAgent. I havebeen honored to appear on Travel + Leisure's Top Travel Super-Agent list for five consecutive years.
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.