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We make dreams and cement lifelong memories by offering truly unique and once in a lifetime travel experiences.
Our world-wide reach and in-country contacts allow our travel advisors to custom tailor your vacation experiences to anywhere you wish to go. We are proud to have been to every corner of the world with all of our agents combined!
You can find a travel advisor in the area of your interest to work with you step-by-step to make sure your trip is exactly what you are looking for.
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Senior Travel Advisor
I've been a trusted Berkeley travel agent for the last thirty-five years. It's been a wonderful experience to help neighbors and strangers alike to create unforgettable experiences without a hitch.
Raised in a small town in Northern Norway, I've lived all over the world including New Zealand, Brazil, Austria, Bulgaria, and the United Kingdom. I've traveled extensively in India, China, Southeast Asia, South America, Europe, Africa, and Eastern Europe with my family.
Nothing makes me happier than drawing on my vast experience to arrange unforgettable vacations and adventures for my clients.
Whether it's for a once in a lifetime cruise, to explore ancient cultures, roam the great cities of Europe, experience the wonders of an African Safari, or even to escape on a romantic beach getaway — I'm always thrilled to help get you there.
Favorite destinations: I've been everywhere, so it would be impossible to choose!
Travel specialty: Leisure Travel — all sorts
Additional languages: Norsk
Senior Travel Advisor
I've spent 34 years in hospitality, and I still feel passion and enthusiasm for the travel industry. My years as a travel agent have trained me well in many areas, including luxury vacations, cruises and destination events, group programs, and everything in between.
I’ve worked in the Travel Department at NBC Burbank Studios arranging news crews on assignment in the field, and for entertainers as guests on the Tonight Show (with Jay Leno). I arranged travel for famous musicians on concert tours elsehwere in the industry.
My experience has taken me both on the client side working on corporate travel, like Oracle Corporation’s VIP desk, and on the agency side, working with leisure travel clients. So I fully understand what works best for both leisure and business clients.
Born and raised in NYC, I lived in Israel and Los Angeles before making my way to the Bay Area where I’ve made Berkeley my home base for the last 28 years. My travel experience runs the gamut: by backpack/tent through Europe and staying in a bedouin tent in the Negev to luxury trips such as in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, and five of the Hawaiian islands. The world is a big place waiting for us to explore and I’m happy to support people’s desires and needs to travel.
Favorite destinations: Cuba, Jamaica, Israel, and Rarotonga
Travel specialty: Jamaica packages and wherever you would like to go next!
Travel Advisor
With over a decade of experience in the travel industry, I’m skilled at managing complex travel plans, solving problems, ensuring everything goes smoothly and providing top-notch customer service.
Travel is not just my profession, but my passion. Born in Kenya, raised in Sweden, and now living in the US, I bring a unique, global perspective to everything I do. Fluent in English and Swedish, with a strong understanding of Danish and Norwegian, I’m well-equipped to assist a diverse range of clients.
Throughout my career, I’ve explored new destinations, cultures, and people. While it’s hard to choose a favorite place, my travels have taken me across Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, and beyond.
Whether it's a complex itinerary or a spontaneous getaway, I’m here to help you craft your next unforgettable adventure.
Favorite destinations: Where you can watch the sunset, enjoy the food, adventurous and culture
Travel Specialty: Corporate & Leisure Travel, International Air, Cruises
Additional languages: Swedish
Senior Travel Advisor
I'm a modern day hybrid in the travel business — ready to help corporate clients and individuals alike. Having lived and traveled all over the globe I truly understand how the travel world works.
I've spent decades developing the skills to make corporate travel efficient and comfortable, and to make your leisure travel comfortable and flawless. I can help you take the perfect trip and have all of your travel needs met.
I've traveled extensively having incredible experiences all over Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, Central and South America, the South Pacific and Mexico. In fact, I'm a certified specialist in many of these destinations.
Most recently, I've taken trips to Turkey, South Africa, Honolulu, Dominican Republic, Singapore, Vietnam, Cancun, Cabo, and Puerto Vallarta.
I earned a Bachelor's degree in History at San Diego State University (Go Aztecs!) and I've had the good fortune to have called Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, and Scotland home at some point in my life.
Favorite destinations: All 7 Continents and the Islands In between
Travel specialty: Corporate & Leisure Travel, International Air, Land & Sea Travel Profile Manager
Additional languages: Português / Español
Travel Advisor
The travel industry is such a gem. What drew me into the hospitality industry a decade ago was the travel arrangements I had to do for a school. The trip I had to plan and book for the students and the school district really opened my eyes into what a detailed and organized person I would have to be to be successful in this field—and I loved it!
Since then, I have gotten more involved with booking corporate travel and incentive travel programs, as well as planning leisure travel trips for travelers going to all corners of the world. I thoroughly enjoyed the planning and coordinating process with clients and with vendors, whether they are a quick weekend getaway or in-depth multi week vacations overseas.
I was born and raised in Alaska, and I’ve spent much of my youth exploring the land and cultures around me. I’ve always enjoyed learning new things, now as a travel advisor, I thrive on learning about each new destination. In fact, I am a proud certified specialist in New Zealand, Ireland, Qatar, Mexican Riviera, Switzerland, Hawaii, Tahiti and Alaska!
What I look forward to the most is when my travelers come back and can’t wait to share with me the stories on their adventure that I had carefully crafted for them.
Favorite destinations: Europe, Australia and New Zealand!
Travel Specialty: Leisure Travel and Corporate Travel
Travel Advisor
I have been in the travel industry since 2015 and have extensive knowledge in planning incredible and memorable vacations.
Having worked for a language translation center in my younger adult years and making friends with people from all over the world who speak languages varying from Arabic to Zulu, I developed a special interest for learning about other cultures. My longing to learn about other cultures and eagerness to try new foreign foods grew to an obsession. It didn't take long for the travel bug to bite, and I had to see wonders of the rest of the world and was hungry to experience them.
Now, I love sharing my knowledge and expertise to create customized Itineraries to help my customers embark on unforgettable adventures, experience the world, take in the most breathtaking sights and scenery the journey has to offer.
From planning custom fit getaways to arranging adventure tours and family trips, I'm committed to creating immersive experiences for trips that are tailored to your individual tastes. Whether you like traveling with a tour, cruise, or want to customize your own trip, or combine both experiences together, I can help you plan a trip you will never forget. So Let me help you with the planning part and I'll be your "Go to Travel Guy"
Favorite destinations: Hawaii, Europe, Mexico, Bahamas
Travel Specialty: Leisure Travel, European Rail Travel
Travel Advisor
I’ve been a travel agent for 8 years and I’ve had the pleasure of curating journeys that cater to the young and the young at heart.
My experience has led me to focus on helping corporations with their corporate travel, planning adventures across the United States for people who want to stay close, and assisting people who want to escape to the Caribbean islands to sunbathe at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico. Not to mention, luxury travel is kind of my jam as well.
People say traveling keeps you young, and I couldn’t agree more!
So, are you ready to start your next adventure? Don’t just dream about it—let’s explore the world together. Contact me today, and we’ll create a travel experience that exceeds your wildest dreams.
Whether you’re into adrenaline-pumping adventures or serene getaways, the world will be your oyster!
Favorite destinations: Caribbean Islands and Mexico
Travel Specialty: Leisure Travel, Corporate Travel, Luxury Travel
Travel Advisor
I have a thorough background in the travel industry, with experience managing logistics from land to sea. I gained vast insight with complex logistical planning writing shipboard letters for a luxury cruise line. I was in charge of communicating information between the ship’s captain and officers and the carrier’s booking agents throughout the world.
Travel is a global experience, expanding our world view, connecting us to faraway places, and in turn, finding ourselves on the journey. To travel is to discover ourselves and those we share the adventure with, creating lifelong memories abroad with one another.
As a vacation creative, my passion is to make your dream vacation become a reality. Whether you’re booking your honeymoon or visiting a once-in-a-lifetime destination, my expertise is to provide concierge service for smooth take-off and landing. Personalized planning is my signature and the vacation variables are limitless on the map.
Going above and beyond is our bread and butter here at Going Places Travel. As a boutique agency, it is our delight to provide travel services to members of our local communities. Our excellent customer service is reflected in the passion of our agents, strong relationships with trusted guides, and our commitment to serve our guests. We’re here for you, anticipating your next adventure on the horizon!
Favorite destinations: Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico,Ireland, and the Yucatan
Travel Specialty: Worldwide cruises, luxury vacations, and off the beaten path adventures
Senior Travel Advisor
After several years of working in a government job, as well as in the legal field,I decided it was time to do something that I had a real passion for. After being bitten by the travel bug, I knew exactly what I wanted to do!
I began my travel career in late 2000. The next year proved to be a challenge, with the horrific attack that brought our country to its knees. Still believing in what I was meant to do, I focused on building my customer base, and now I am happy to say that I have clients who have been with me through the years, and reach out for every trip they make. It’s wonderful to have clients who have become friends along the way.
I especially enjoy creating once-in-a-lifetime dream trips, and infusing your journey with unique experiences that you might not have thought about. I also enjoy giving a gentle nudge to my clients to try going a little bit outside of their comfort zone—which can bring so many pleasant surprises and enrich life so much.
It's hard to say which is my favorite destination, as I always return home with a newly discovered sense of how diverse and interesting the world is.
I invite you to call or come by the office, so we can chat about where you'd like to go next. Let's see how we can create a wonderful adventure for you and make that dream a reality!
Favorite destinations: Italy, France, Greece, Kenya and European River cruises
Travel specialty: Leisure travel around the world
Senior Travel Advisor
I bring you over 3 decades of travel advisor experience, and my number one priority is my customers! I always look out for my clients' best interest, making sure all of their travel details meet expectations — going above & beyond to ensure all of my clients are happy travelers.
I have long standing relationships with various hotels & resorts around the world, allowing me to provide you with exceptional value and exclusive amenities not found on-line.
My corporate travel experience includes arranging small to large size groups, both domestic & internationally. Negotiating group airfares, and group hotel contracts offering you special discounted rates & amenities you won't find on-line.
I have extensive group experience with many universities, including campus & athletic travel. Team athletic travel included negotiating airline & hotel group contracts, finding private charter flights, bus charters etc. Other corporate group experience includes, Aerospace and all types of incentive travel, over-looking all of the details before & during each trip.
I take great pride in my work & really look over all of the travel details. Rest assured, all of your plans will be handled with great care!
Favorite destinations: Mexico, Hawaii, Caribbean, France, Italy, Spain, Greece
Travel specialty: Ocean & River Cruises
Senior Travel Advisor
Love and travel go hand and hand and I fall in love with travel over and over again with each new destination and trip! I truly fell head over heels when I spent a month traveling through Europe in 1982. I was enamored with the new surroundings and developed my wanderlust plus a mission to see, taste and experience as much of the world as possible. That's when I knew I wanted to be a travel counselor.
My most treasured trips are the ocean and river cruises I've taken, such as the Mediterranean cruise from Venice to Athens, with stops in Croatia, Turkey, Ukraine, and Greece. I also cherished the river cruises on the Rhine. I also loved the river cruises all across the United States—including Alaska and the fabulous Hawaiian Islands.
One of my favorite things about being a travel agent is that I get to live vicariously through my clients as I plan their trips and rejoice hearing about their adventures all over the world!
I am also quite good at researching, organizing, and understanding people, plus skillful at creating memorable experiences that last a lifetime. I now specialize in small group luxury travel, especially US and European river cruises. With careful planning I make trips seamless and enjoyable down to every tiny detail so my clients can make the most of their time away without any stress.
Favorite destinations: France, Croatia, Italy, IrelandAlaska, Canada, Hawaian Islands and South Pacific
Travel specialty: Destination Specialist for Hawaii, Alaska and Europe
Travel Advisor
Passionate about France and all things Europe, I love to craft just the right vacation for you by discovering the “why” behind your upcoming travels.
I have 16 years experience in the travel industry, mostly in leisure travel and a few years being a dedicated on-site corporate travel consultant in the tech industry. I have been lucky to have traveled around the U.S. including Alaska & Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Tahiti, and around the Caribbean Islands.
I love what I do because in the end for me it is about building that solid working relationship with a client & together creating a dream come true vacation experience—one for the highlight reel.
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Travel Advisor
I have been a travel advisor for 10+ years. What I truly enjoy is sharing knowledge with travelers and helping them create their own travel experiences.
What inspires me the most in traveling is the cultures, the food, and the experience of interacting with people from all over the world.
My career really started when I started planning trips for my friends and family, eventually I wanted to be fully immersed in the industry and became a professional to help people travel the way they desire.
As a travel advisor, I have helped my clients experience major cruise lines, take in the culture in Europe, and book customized land/air packages—along with inclusive resorts in the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and Mexico.
Personally, Hawaii is my absolute favorite destination in the world—hands down! India (the place I grew up with an amazing culture and heritage) and Dubai are close seconds. One of the best road trips I’ve taken is driving on the Hana Highway in Maui, Hawaii.
Where would you like to go? Let’s explore some options together!
Favorite destinations: India, Hawaii, Dubai, Mexico, Bahamas
Travel Specialty: Leisure Travel, All- Inclusive Packages , Honeymoons, Luxury cruises, Island Travel
Additional Languages: Hindi, Malayalam, Punjabi
La Jolla Branch Manager
I have had the pleasure of working in many facets of the travel industry for over 35 years—from helping celebrities and high-end luxury clientele to create customized vacations to working major corporations to plan group travel. I take pride in creating spectacular experiences that turn into unforgettable memories.
My experience in the industry, combined with my knowledge and skills have given me the opportunity to make every trip seamless and efficient for any client. I understand the importance of customer service and strive to provide a white glove experience for every travel reservation.
Europe is one of my top destinations. While London is my favorite, I also love Paris, Amsterdam, and all of Germany. Music is an important part of my life and I love landing in a new country and exploring the music scene, culture, and restaurants there. My love for the ocean has taken me all around Southern California and exploring the Caribbean and Mexico. As an avid fisherman, scuba and free diver, paddle and boogie boarder, I’ve had the pleasure and excitement of experiencing these activities in my daily life as well as during my travel experiences. Every spring, summer, and fall you'll find me at my cabin in Utah.
After raising my children, I find myself working with a company that has brought back passion and fulfillment for an industry I’ve always loved. I’m ready to explore the world through my clients’ travel experiences along with my own. Are you ready to travel?? Let’s go somewhere!
Favorite destinations: Europe, Caribbean, North America
Travel specialty: HIgh-end Luxury, VIP, Corporate, Vacation and Group Travel.
Senior Travel Advisor
I have been a travel advisor for 20+ years. Although I specialize in certain areas, I am trained in all aspects of corporate and leisure travel.
I love working with my corporate accounts and saving them time and money for all of their needs with air, cars and hotels. But I really love setting up the perfect tour, luxury cruise, or honeymoon! I specialize in customer service and tailor each trip to my clients needs.
Some of my favorite trips have been the ones with the most unique experiences. I've walked in the cave where the apostle John wrote the book of revelations and walked in the footsteps of Cleopatra & Caesar. I once got a hickey from a large stingray that stuck onto my side while snorkeling in Belize. I've walked through lava tubes on the Big Island of Hawaii and drove into a volcano in St. Lucia.
It's my wish to make travel magical for you and your family. Let me help take the stress out of the planning and maybe even suggest things you might not have thought of. You deserve to travel the world and I look forward to getting to know you!
Favorite destinations: Hawaii, Mexico, CaribbeanTravel
Specialty: Honeymoons, Luxury cruises, Island Travel, Beach destinations
Certifications/Awards: Uncruise Specialist, Outrigger Specialist, Riu Hotels Specialist, Club Med Specialist, Cayman Islands specialist, Hyatt resorts specialist, Marriott Specialist, and many more!
Senior Travel Advisor
Travel is in my blood. In fact, as a Sagittarius, I have the astrological sign known as “the traveler.” I got my first taste of travel at ten years old and started what would lead to a life-long passion. My parents took me to Italy to meet my relatives and then onto Greece. I still remember every detail of that trip... down to how the linen sheets felt!
I am enthusiastic about every aspect of the travel experience for my clients. If I recommend a hotel to you, I have been to that hotel and inspected every feature firsthand—maybe even the room you are staying in. I have a great love for Italy and my knowledge of this beautiful country extends from the smallest hill towns to Mama Netti's tiny restaurant in Ravello.
I've traveled all around the world and find joy in sharing my knowledge. I want to make every experience a memory you will hold close to your heart.
I have countless recommendations for any destination you choose to visit in the regions of Italy, Mexico, and the Caribbean. While I focus on luxury travel, I can also work within any budget you have and make your dreams come true. Additionally, I've spent years in corporate travel and incentive group travel, so I’m no stranger to managing corporate accounts if that’s what you need.
I look forward to sharing my experience with you and creating that perfect journey in your book of memories.
Favorite destinations: Italy is my absolute favorite, it offers so much history and great beaches. I also love Spain, London and Ireland.
Travel Specialty: Luxury & Leisure Travel
Travel Advisor
I have been working in the travel industry for over 25 years. During college I strapped on a backpack and headed to Europe and my love of travel was born. After college I moved myself to Mexico to enroll in a language school and immerse myself in the culture, and later spent 3 months traveling around the country. My passion for immersive, unique and experiential travel remains strong until this day.
Some of my most cherished travel experiences include hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, trekking the jungles of the Amazon, exploring the amazing diversity of wildlife in the Galapagos and getting an up close and personal look at Cuba, the people and its history. I have traveled much of Europe, Mexico. Guatemala, Belize, Costa Rica and Panama. I have also traveled to Caribbean and Asia. I strive to keep my thumb on the pulse of what’s the next up-and-coming travel destinations and sharing those with my clients.
I enjoy working with individuals and families but also have extensive experience with groups, helping to create itineraries that are well thought out and seamlessly flow to accommodate all groups dynamics. I take great care in planning all my client’s travel as if I were traveling myself. Whether it’s a trip for two or 200, it’s not just a trip but a memory of a lifetime.
I take pride in my customer service and responsiveness. Let me take the guesswork and hassle out of planning your next travel adventure to create a tried and true travel experience!
Favorite destinations: Italy, Costa Rica, Cuba, and Galapagos
Travel specialty: Group Travel, Experiential Travel
Travel Advisor
My love for travel started at a young age as both my parents worked for Trans World Airlines (TWA). We often took quick trips, flying via the "stand-by" benefit of their work, to visit Hawaii, Arizona, Albuquerque, and Missouri.
Fast forward to my college years, where I enjoyed exploring and living in England for 3 months and while there, enjoyed visiting France, Spain, and Portugal.
Over the course of my adulthood, I have held many different jobs before landing my career as a travel advisor: public school teacher, project manager, personal assistant, and bookkeeper at a travel agency; where I quickly learned the trade and started assisting with travel planning. I realized that my passion and excitement for travel and my attention to detail would easily translate into becoming a travel advisor—my favorite role of all.
Whether you are ready to travel now or in the future, I’m available to offer travel advising, custom event travel, and booking services. I have many years of both event and travel planning experience and I’m committed to completing your vision of the perfect event or dream vacation for you and/or your family!
Favorite destinations: Thailand, Italy, Japan, Hawaii, Costa Rica
Travel specialty: Family, Multi-Generation, Group and All Types of Leisure Travel
Travel Advisor
My love for travel started at a young age as both my parents worked for Trans World Airlines (TWA). We often took quick trips, flying via the "stand-by" benefit of their work, to visit Hawaii, Arizona, Albuquerque, and Missouri.
Fast forward to my college years, where I enjoyed exploring and living in England for 3 months and while there, enjoyed visiting France, Spain, and Portugal.
Over the course of my adulthood, I have held many different jobs before landing my career as a travel advisor: public school teacher, project manager, personal assistant, and bookkeeper at a travel agency; where I quickly learned the trade and started assisting with travel planning. I realized that my passion and excitement for travel and my attention to detail would easily translate into becoming a travel advisor—my favorite role of all.
Whether you are ready to travel now or in the future, I’m available to offer travel advising, custom event travel, and booking services. I have many years of both event and travel planning experience and I’m committed to completing your vision of the perfect event or dream vacation for you and/or your family!
Favorite destinations: Thailand, Italy, Japan, Hawaii, Costa Rica
Travel specialty: Family, Multi-Generation, Group and All Types of Leisure Travel
