Favorite quote
People will forget what you said; people will forget what you did; but people will never forget how you made them feel.
About
I discovered my love for travel when I spent a college semester abroad in Australia. It was my first time on a plane, first time visiting a foreign country, first time swimming in an ocean, and so many other new experiences. it is still one of the highlights of my life and ignited my passion for travel, adventure, and exploration. After college, I discovered the career of Tour Directing and was fortunate to lead group tours both domestically and abroad before stepping away to get married and raise a family. In 2019, I began to enthusiastically prepare for re-entry into the tourism and hospitality industry with ITMI re-certification, Trip School destination trainings, FAM trips, and Symposium/hiring events. But then....(the year that shall not be named)... I am emotionally intelligent, adventurous, organized, and a quick-study. I have over 20 years of customer service-related experience, which has allowed me to develop strong diplomacy skills, the ability to de-escalate tense situations, and to recognize the value of a quick smile and a sense of humor. By being a tour director, I get to help others discover their love for new places, encourage them to meet new people, experience different cultures, try new things, and ultimately learn more about themselves. My goal is to create an amazing and memorable travel experience for every guest.
Hobbies & Interests
Give me a day of sunshine with a good book or live music and I'm a happy camper! I'm renowned - at least among my friends and family - as an excellent baker; chocolate chip cookies and bundt cakes are my specialties (but don't ask me to cook dinner). I also enjoy roaming small boutiques, antique & vintage markets, and artsy bookstores.
Fun Fact
I've never met a roller coaster I didn't love.
Destination Experience
Colorado, Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, San Francisco, Chesapeake Bay, Colonial Virginia, Washington DC, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Antelope Canyon, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Las Vegas, Woodstock VT, Littleton NH, Kennebunkport ME, Boston, Bellagio, Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Rome, Amalfi Coast, Australia, New Zealand, Lucerne, Lugano, Bern, Black Forest, Mt. Pilatus