TRAVEL SPECIALISTS

When I first stepped foot on the African continent in 1998 my passion for sub-Sahara Africa has brought me back to it 14 times, either alone to see new safari lodges or escorting small groups.  Africa can rejuvenate the mind, body and soul by its purity of life, the beauty of its nature and the warmth of its people.  Africa’s contrast from the 1.3 million animals viewed during the great migration in Kenya to superb, sophisticated cuisine in Cape Town is part of its vast charm.  Accommodations ranging from mobile canvas tents to air-conditioned suites with private plunge pools are part of this great contrast also.

Allow me to assist in planning your next adventure to Africa by arranging the best itinerary to achieve your dreams of a great safari.  Email Allen

Becky has been named by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine as one of the "Top 128 Agents" in the country for FIVE consecutive years. Condé Nast Traveler magazine is the number one national travel publication and receiving this award is quite an achievement!  

She has been selected for her extensive knowledge and expertise in arranging Caribbean Vacations from small intimate island hideaways to luxury all-inclusive resorts as well as all types of Cruises.  Her love of the islands is obvious. She travels to the Caribbean several times a year and makes it a point to experience many resorts first hand.   Becky’s journeys have taken her to Mexico as well as all the major Caribbean islands and remote Cays.   In June she was off to St.Vincent and the Grenadines.  She has planned numerous weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, family reunions and corporate incentive travel for individuals from all across the country,.  Her expertise is not limited to the Caribbean.  She has planned hundreds of trips all over the world!

Much of her travel knowledge comes from her extensive personal travel to a wide range of destinations including hot air ballooning over the Swiss Alps and cruising on a canal barge through the French Wine Country.

Becky has acquired many certifications and the following are just a few examples of her dedication.  CTA-Certified Travel Associate, DS- Destination Specialist Caribbean, Virtuoso Accreditation, CSS-Certified Sandals and Beaches Specialist, ACE- Aruba Certified Specialist, US Airways Vacation Specialist, and a Disney Specialist.  She has been quoted in national publications such as the New York Times, and Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel.   Email Becky  www.beckyveithtravel.com

I have enjoyed 22 years in the Travel Industry.  My favorite “destination” always involved a cruise. I've sailed on over 30 cruises to destinations such as Greece, Europe and Amsterdam, Alaska, Caribbean, the Panama Canal, and Hawaii.

I have completed the Princess and Cunard Cruise training program and have, Commodore Status with both Cruise lines.  I have sailed  and crewed on a 32 ft. Sailboat and a 42 ft in Tortola, and am familiar with the British Virgin Islands, both as a 1st mate and as part of a 4-man crew.  

Sue has been in the travel industry for 11 years. She has achieved the prestigious Certified Travel Counselor designation, the pinnacle certification for sales professionals in the industry, awarded by The Travel Institute. She is also a cruise industry certified Accredited Cruise Counsellor. She has earned numerous destination specialist designations from The Travel Institute and tourism boards worldwide. She is a very active participant in the luxury travel network, Virtuoso, and is recognized by them as an Accredited Virtuoso Sales Consultant. As such she is qualified to participate in educationals worldwide, has access to the top training opportunities that the industry has to offer and has connections to travel suppliers worldwide that can assist her in creating travel experiences for her customers that will fulfill their travel dreams.

Sue has been traveling all her life. She has traveled extensively throughout the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), the Caribbean and Western Europe. She is a veteran cruiser having sailed on over 25 cruises on a number of different cruise lines. Adventure travel has been a new interest of hers. She has experienced an African safari and a biking trip through the California wine country. Her husband has recently visited the Peruvian Amazon region staying in rustic lodges. She looks forward to learning and experiencing much more of the world from an Adventure Travel perspective in the years to come.

Travel is much more than a job to Sue, it is her passion. She prides herself in working with her customers in creating special experiences that will fulfill their travel dreams. She doesn’t just book trips…she plans life experiences. Put Sue’s passion and expertise to work for you in planning your next travel life experience.  Email Sue

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Luxury and Incentive Travel

I have been a travel agent for 21 years.  During and before that time I was a High School math teacher in Baltimore County, Maryland.

I have been a Tahiti specilaist for 10 years, and it is my all time favorite destination, for its beautiful azure waters, its serenity, and those wonderful over the water bungalows one finds no place else.  The Tahitian people are warm and friendly, and the food is exquisite.  There is something in the Tahitian Islands for everyone.  I have visited all of the Society Islands as well as all of the Tuamoto Islands.  One must try a mix.  However, the favorites of first timers seem to be Bora Bora and Moorea.

Sharon Andrade is an expert in luxury travel.  She has over twenty years of experience in assisting her clients with individual, family, group and business incentive travel.  One of 75 exclusive agents in United States for luxury travel for the clientele of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.  A Virtuoso Agent, providing clients with exclusive upgrades, complimentary pre or post night accommodations.  Based on my personal travel and industry expertise, I have been published in Virtuoso’s ‘Best of the Best’ Publication.  Accredited cruise counselor for small, medium and large cruise ships.  Specializing in exotic cruise destinations, luxury cruise lines, and private yacht sailings.  Destination Specialist for the Caribbean, Vail Resorts, Western Europe, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, Walt Disney Vacations, Sandals, Snow Skiing, Greece and Turkey Email Sharon or call 1-800-274-2544 ext 323

Irene has been a premier agent for over 32 years. Not only was she the office manager for NFT Travel in East Aurora, NY until the closing in 2003 due to the acquisition by The Travel Team, but also was the agent of choice for her many corporate clients. Irene’s travels, experience, thirst for knowledge and continuing education allows her to find not only the best pricing, but also the best in traveler-experience/satisfaction. Once a traveler has worked with Irene, they are “hooked” on her service. Irene is also eager to push the limits on traveler offerings by associating with a group of expert agents whose common goal is to “make every trip special”.  Email Irene

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Customer Service: That is why you work with a travel agent. Having been an instructor in customer service at a college, and a consumer, I know that customer service is a dying art and I do my best to be sure I keep it alive. My goal is to always exceed your expectations.

Alaska: I am a "sour dough" at heart. Having traveled to Alaska for the past 10 years, I can craft your Alaska experience to meet your personal needs. I specialize in intimate customized small group adventures, away from the large group excursions available from the cruise lines. Whether cruising the Inside Passage, or exploring the Alaskan interior, I will help you plan an experience of a lifetime.

Cruising: Cruising is my passion. I have done clipper ships, river barges, small luxury lines, paddleboats, and large mainstream cruises.

Rail: My husband and I have traveled extensively by rail in the US, Europe and the Far East and would love to help you have a great train adventure.

Groups: I have planned and escorted groups within the Southeast US, and to Alaska, Canada, the Caribbean, the Mayan Riviera, and to Europe. If you want it trouble free, I am the person to contact.

My association with Virtuoso allows me to continue as one of only 75 agents nationwide to work with the Neiman Marcus InCircle and CouTour Travel clientele. I enjoy arranging exclusive, innovative travel products which offer the special amenities and value that my clients have come to expect and appreciate. I have had the privilege of arranging trips that span from Concord and Private Jet Around-the-World, private motor yachts and sailing vessels in the Caribbean and Mediterranean to a weekend stay at a luxury resort stateside.  Email Nancy

I have been working in the travel industry for over 25 years – starting with the airlines and moving to the agency side. My college degree is in business and I knew early on that I loved sales and travel. So now, I can combine both of those “loves” and spend my days doing what I really enjoy. Working in the travel industry affords me an opportunity to travel the world every day as I am always planning wonderful adventures for my clients.

Realizing the value of experiencing places and things, I spend as much time as possible traveling the globe. I also realize the value of education and have continued to study earning my CTA and CTC and am currently working on several destination specialties. I am also a Virtuoso Specialist and enjoy the many educational trips I have experienced. The Caribbean is one of my favorite areas and since I live so close, I usually make at least 4 trips annually to the region. It is always such fun for me to plan destination weddings in the Caribbean so this has become one of the biggest areas of business.  Email Cookie

My dedication to providing discerning travelers with the ultimate in luxury travel experiences has also led to my being selected as one of Travel + Leisure magazines “A-List  Agents – The Top 125 Agents in the US” for the past five years. Email Tammi

Specialty Destinations  (Islands) 
Caribbean Islands 
Beaches of Mexico 
Hawaiian Islands 
Tahiti 
Fiji 
Maldives 
Seychelles 
Beaches of Thailand
Private Islands 
Private Jet Service 
Private Yachts 
Selected Luxury Cruises       

I am founder and president of Honeymoon Islands, Inc. an Affiliate of Travel Experts.  I am a seasoned honeymoon planner with a geographic focus on the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji and the Maldives although my repertoire extends to other islands around the world.  My business model is predicated on representing the finest, one-of-a-kind, luxury properties for the most discerning clientele.  Please feel free to visit my website www.honeymoonislands.com to see the some of the properties I have first-hand knowledge of.  Some of the “private island” options are not listed on my web site for many reasons.  I was featured on The Travel Channel on the show, "Great Escapes" for unique honeymoon ideas, and have the excerpt featured on my website for viewing. Additionally, I was selected to participate in the American Music Awards luxury getaways giveaway, which has netted me celebrity clientele as a result.  Email Teresa

Over the past 14 years I have planned incredible and memorable vacations for my clients.  I have enjoyed traveling extensively through out the years which affords me the ability to offer my clients exciting reviews of some of the most unique destinations in Europe and beyond.  I have created a Travel Journal of my most recent excursions to share my first hand knowledge and personal experiences to many of these wonderful destinations which is posted on my website. Please visit  www.tvlcorner.com and click on Travel Journal to view my travels.

My company motto is “Excursions to any corner of the world” and Italy is by far my favorite. Throughout the past eight years, I have developed a passion for this country not only because of my heritage but simply for the diversity and old world charm that it offers.  Clients choosing to visit this ancient country will be quite pleased to follow in my foot steps through out the hilltop towns, canals, countryside, islands and so much more! 

I pride myself in planning my client’s vacations with the utmost attention to detail and a client can be assured that they will be treated as a Virtuoso VIP by booking with “The Travel Corner”. Email Patty

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Sports Teams & Germany
Alaska Expert

Little did I know that the first trip for twenty-three seniors would become not only an avocation and but also my ultimate profession. In 2003 after teaching for thirty-four years at West Chester Henderson High School, I retired to pursue my "avocation" fulltime. As an at-home agent, I combine my years of teaching experience, my graduate degrees in literature and writing, and the penchant to see and to experience the myriad cultures of the world.

As I became more involved with the travel industry, I began to cull multi-generational groups who traveled under the auspices of the West Chester Wanderers. In the eighties, I found myself immersed in travel for elite youth sports teams. Having founded the USA/USSR Baseball Exchange in 1980, I sent high school teams to Moscow and St. Petersburg every other year until 1990; in the odd numbered years, teams from Moscow and St. Petersburg would home stay for two weeks with the US teams who had traveled the preceding year. A ‘graduate” of Henderson and the USA/USSR Baseball Exchange Program enlisted me to assist Coach Robert Babb of Johns Hopkins University to begin the Bluejays participation in international baseball competitions. The first trip took us to Cuba and set in motion a series of international, intercultural sports ventures.

NCAA rules allow teams to partake of one international trip every three years; to date, the Bluejays have played in Moscow and St. Petersburg [the first university team to do so], in the Czech Open [held in Prague], the German Baseball Open [held in Regensburg, Germany, as the preliminary to the Olympic Games], in the Melbourne Cup and the Sydney Open, and in the Italy Cup. The team, accompanied by at least sixty family members and alumni, enjoys the camaraderie of the competitions as well as the cultural and historic elements of each host country. In 1996 Nike selected me to coordinate its first Memorial Day Youth Soccer Tournament; the Nike Cup attracted 240 elite soccer teams [boys and girls, 14-18] to Philadelphia from twenty-seven states.

In the thirty-four years I have arranged travel for family, friends, alumni groups, and corporate clients, I have had the privilege and the pleasure of taking one-hundred and thirty two cruises. My seaworthy adventures have assisted my clients in choosing the most suitable ship and itinerary.

Some of my fondest memories of the classroom directly relate to the myriad times I incorporated the sights and sounds of my travels—many times with the students—to the places about which I taught. Because I taught literature and writing, I stress to my clients of all ages that travel serves as man’s best learning experience.

Robert Frost's words echo within, for I never tire of traversing the road less traveled. Email Rich

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Luxury Travel

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Luxury Travel, specializing in Europe

Dick has been recognized for his expertise in SWITZERLAND six years in a row by Wendy Perrin, travel writer for Conde Nast Magazine in her articles on the top travel agents in the country.  In Wendy's words  "Shiels has hiked, trained and driven all over the country during his 30 trips there, uncovering hidden-gem Alpine villages and country inns."  Dick is also our resident expert on the European rail system and can print your rail passes in our office.