Praise to our Travel Adviser Russ for An Amazing Trip to Africa

Russ, We returned home yesterday from a fantastic trip to southern Africa. In a nutshell, it was essentially perfect. I thought I would give you our brief de-brief for whatever help it may be in your planning for future trips….

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Vendor of the Month August 2017 – The Travel Designer

ABOUT US With a prudent understanding of our clients’ wishes, professional experience and knowledge not only in travel, but also research, hotel and hospitality management, services and consulting, The Travel Designer is equipped and dedicated to creating and planning your…

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Vietnam, Bangkok and Koh Samui, by Sarah Matier

I had the privilege of joining an educational familiarization trip co-hosted by Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts and Trails of Indochina from June 10-20, 2017. We visited the countryside of Central Vietnam (we stayed in Lang Co, about 2 hours…

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Hotel Eden – Vendor of the Month July 2017

The Eden proudly commands a central location between the Spanish Steps and the Borghese Gardens. When entering the newly restored Eden you will breathe, live and feel Rome.  Reminiscent of an elegant private home, sophisticated and elegant, all rooms and…

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Philippines Islands, by Russ Wagenaar

PHILIPPINES TRIP REPORT MANILA/BORACAY ISLAND   While maybe not on too many “bucket lists” the Philippines consists of over 7000 islands and you are bound to find at least ONE that is enticing enough to recommend. This stay on the…

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Four Seasons Hong Kong & Bali, by Caroline Chandra

I have traveled several times to Hong Kong, I was happy to jump into this FAM trip as Hong Kong is one of my favorite destination to visit.  Many would agree, locals in particular, and experienced travelers in general, that…

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Barcelona, by Russ Wagenaar

So this past weekend I was back on the AA 788 flight from ORD to BCN with the great flight crew that the previous purser from NRT to ORD had told me would be working this flight.  They did not…

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Querido Properties Tour France & Italy

Oh, what a trip…starting in Provence with the most impeccable stay at Terre Blanche hosted by our amazing Rachel David! The first night we had a wonderful dinner in a local old Moulin converted into a restaurant that eased us…

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Abercrombie & Kent Vendor of the Month June 2017

  A&K East and Southern Africa A&K East and Southern Africa offers a combination of over 55 years of experience in Africa.  We are a one-stop travel shop for the region which includes South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique,…

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Imperial China Tour, by Mary Levine

                                                CHINA – IMPERIAL TOURS – MARCH 2017 The trip of a lifetime! That is how my husband, Michael and I approached our trip to China with Imperial Tours.  And we were not disappointed. We flew American Airlines, non-stop from…

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Imperial Tours – Vendor of the Month May 2017

  Exclusively China, entirely luxury, Imperial Tours creates handcrafted itineraries that are individually fashioned to match each guest’s unique traveling style. Our distinctive, creative and hands-on approach to luxury travel makes Imperial Tours unmatched in quality and service throughout China….

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Russ Wagenaar Celebrates 40 years with Paul Klein Travel

Russ was only 19 when he landed his first and only job interview at Paul Klein Travel.  With a freshly signed certificate from the Evelyn Echols Travel Agent School located on Michigan Avenue, he accepted the job as a Travel Agent.  When I asked Russ what his…

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