TRAVEL EXPERTS

Bio of Andrea King

Favorite place in the world
I love to travel and experience all the wonders of the world.  At the end of my travels, whether it is for business or pleasure, I realize what a wonderful country I live in and I am reminded of the greatness of just being home with my loved ones, my friends and my dog.  There is no place like home!
 
Travel tip
If you have never been to a foreign country and believe yourself to be shy, spend the extra money and prebook a private transfer from the airport to the hotel.  A private transfer will pick you up in a nice car, be well dressed and it's a great comfort to know that you don't have to worry about trying to find transportation in a country that English is not the first language. Aside from a private guide, I consider this a necessary indulgence. 
 
Things I wish all my clients would do
SLOW DOWN!!  I realize that Italy is a fantastic country and travelers want to fit in as many cities as possible. You will have a much better experience when you just relax and spend 10 days between 2 cities with a nice day trip to a surrounding area.  Italy is addictive; a return visit is inevitable. 

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Bio of Yuki Okamura

I have been fortunate to live in two very different countries, Japan and the US. This experience has taught me to appreciate other culture, history and people.  For that reason, I have been a traveler all my life. My first big trip was when I was 3! My family traveled the entire west coast of the US including Alaska and Hawaii from Japan.  So far, I have been to more than 10 countries in the world. My goal as a traveler is to visit all the National Parks of the US and to visit many of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the World. My list of places to go keeps growing no matter how much I travel! So I will travel on...

Travel tip
Make copies of your important documents! You never know what can happen when you are in a foreign country. Keep a copy of your passport, social security card, medical insurance, credit card, etc in a safe place or even back home with your family. Also write down your passport number and credit card number (including the three digit security code in the back), expiration date and the toll free number for customer service so that in case something is to happen, you know all your important information. 

Favorite place on earth
I have been to many wonderful places and seen many great things. And there are many more that I haven't seen yet so it's really hard for me to decide on just one place. But my two home cities, Tokyo and Seattle are definitely at the top of my list.  With that said, here are some of my other favorite places: Mont Sant Michelle in France; Orsay Museum in Paris; Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain; Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto, Japan; Great Wall of China; foot massage in Taiwan; Grand Canyon in Arizona; Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam; and food courts in Singapore.

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Bio of Jacqueline Glass

Jacqueline has been passionate about travel her whole life and was very fortunate to come from a family that liked to travel and who would take her with, since she was an infant.   Jacqueline has traveled extensively through out Europe, the Caribbean, the United States, Mexico, Canada, Central American, and the South Pacific.  

Travel tip
I think it is very important to have a plan.  Don’t under estimate having a great planner assist you with your vacation as it is money well spent. 

Favorite place on earth
My favorite place on earth.  Well, I love to travel, but I would have to say I am also a homebody and love my two cats and dogs so my absolutely favorite place would be my home.  Some other favorites, Keystone Mountain in Colorado, Rome, Prague, Santorini Greece, St. John, on overwater bungalow in Bora Bora, Costa Rica, Joshua Tree National Park, Cabo, Park La Brea in Los Angeles and Seattle.  

Things you wish all clients would do
When traveling international you need to remember that you are not in the United States so things aren’t going to necessarily be like they are in the United.  It is nice to embrase these cultures differences.  You will learn and experience things you will never forget. 

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