About Me...
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I believe that traveling is something very special, something that is very individual and that awakens all of our senses. By immersing ourselves in new places, new cultures, it builds bridges that connect us as one people in this very large and complicated world of the 21st century. The focus of my destination planning is just that to originate it with each and every person. There are no cookie cutter trips or packages here, only customized artisan plans. Hand crafted for each, so you will return home with a new sense of wonder and memories that will last you a lifetime.
The commitment to each and every one starts from the moment we begin planning this journey together and will last long after you return home. I have the background to efficiently and effectively arrange like no other since my destination experience and expertise are all from years of being fully immersed and committed to this career of leisure travel. Traveling and investigating properties and destinations is crucial and has been part of my background for over 23 years now. Having up to date information on countries, customs, and requirements is key in an ever changing world and industry. You can be sure that all recommendations are coming to you from direct experience in that country . My first 3 years working were in a privately owned agency , 19 combined years with American Express Travel Related Services and an American Express Representative office winning their prestigious Pacesetter and Trend setter Awards and the other years with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. I have also been awarded the prestigious Travel and Leisure magazine top 125 travel agent award on seperate occasions. I have been a passionate traveler since birth and was fortunate enough to have a mother and father with the same penchant for travel. They were the ones that introduced me to travel and ignited my passion for it. Even though that travel wasn’t too far or too wide, it gave me the beginnings of a way of life that only continues to grow each year. The insight those early years of travel gave me was instrumental in shaping the type of specialty travel I arrange now. It is not only with a huge budget that one can experience these journeys, quite the opposite anyone can, it just has to be built together to properly tailor those requirements. Since I travel extensively with my husband and our three children ages, 17, 11 and 8, who have been traveling since birth, I know firsthand what a family traveling together needs and work tirelessly to make sure all those needs are met and met impeccably. My commitment to you is unparalleled and unwavering.
I am not selling a trip, my goal is to craft an experience for you, to relay that expertise and years of leisure travel industry experience to create a one of a kind itinerary with you. We will work together to create this. With long hours and many various components this itinerary will be crafted and along the way, I will make sure all adjustments that this itinerary needs is perfected. I put together the most authentic hotels along with private guiding that is crafted to your needs, this sometimes requires two guides, we will then build alongside of those elements some unique experiences on the ground that no other can provide you with. I have direct relationships on the ground with people in the countries I sell and those aren’t just names that I have. These are very strong relationships built through years of working together that allows me to share them with you. You will never be left alone or without a person to reach if you need them to change your itinerary or if there is something urgent that needs to be taken care of immediately. I have a proven track record with hundreds of clients that have firsthand experience with this. A recent customer, see quote below, on her recent travel to Turkey
Burcu arrived and was very patient with our timing this morning. She is wonderful and now has my older two kids finishing our outing as my youngest became very ill during our tour. We are in great hands with her. Thank you -Christine
This is my vision and my contract to you, a seamless journey created with authentic deluxe hotels, fantastic age specific/specialty specific guides, spectacular gulets-if applicable, and directs contacts on the ground to blend all of these into an effortless adventure. You and your family have only one requirement; to get out there and experience all of it, enjoy the best of everything at your fingertips. Let start planning your dream and make it a reality.