Trusted Island Vacation Experts

As a Cozumel specialist since 2008, I offer over fifteen years of deep, authentic local immersion, transforming my passion for this slice of paradise into an unforgettable experience for you. I am your go-to resource for everything the island has to offer: from seamless hosting and personalized adventures to expert insights on local real estate and the best of Mexican culture. My commitment is to provide a dynamic, highly responsive hosting experience that also respects your privacy and your space to relax. I am not just a host; I am an active island cheerleader dedicated to constantly elevating your stay. In fact, I actively seek guest input, as some of our most celebrated features came directly from brilliant ideas shared by travelers like you. Let's make your Cozumel trip a blast. I'm ready to listen and deliver.

I'm Natalie Shuman, owner and operator of Sun Divers Roatan. My husband Shannon and I took ownership in January 2021 and transformed Sun Divers into Roatan's first-ever PADI Eco Center, proving that world-class diving and meaningful conservation go hand in hand. As a PADI instructor and coral ambassador trainer, I lead with a clear mission: deliver exceptional diving experiences while maintaining unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Our concierge-style service, small group sizes (maximum six divers per guide), and meticulous attention to detail remove all friction from a dive vacation so guests focus on unforgettable underwater adventures. I serve on the board of the Roatan Marine Park and hold the designation of Inland Ocean Ambassador. As co-founder of Roatan's Eco-Safe Sunscreen Coalition, I've helped drive regional policy changes that protect our reefs. These partnerships represent tangible action: over 500 coral fragments restored last season, monthly beach cleanups, routine Dive Against Debris events, and our ROA GIRLS DIVE! scholarship program providing local women and girls with scuba certifications. We've earned TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice honors eight years running and won the Golden Buoy Award every year since 2019 for raising the most funds for local nonprofits. Guests consistently tell us we stand out for professionalism, passion, and genuine conservation commitment. What drives me is creating a dive operation where safety, service, and sustainability define every experience. This isn't greenwashing. It's deliberate action backed by results. My goal: position Sun Divers as the beacon for eco dive centers globally, proving that concierge-style adventures and ocean protection aren't competing priorities—they're inseparable.

Sandals #1 US Travel Agency... Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Rivage Travel Consulting & www.BestCaribbeanResorts.com is a boutique travel consultant group owned by husband and wife duo, Jonathan and Angela Patton. As Sandals specialists with over 15 years of expertise, we have personally visited every resort and booked over 2,000 client trips to Sandals, earning recognition as the 2024 Top Sandals Travel Agency in the USA and ranking among the top seven travel advisors nationwide. Being in the top 1% of all US travel advisors, our Diamond Elite status with Sandals Chairman’s Royal Club means we have insider knowledge and experience when it comes Sandals & Beaches resorts. TRAVEL AWARDS & INDUSTRY RECOGNITION Sandals Resorts Awards 2026 Sandals Chairman’s Royal Club Diamond Elite 2025 Sandals Chairman’s Royal Club Diamond Elite 2024 Sandals Chairman’s Royal Club Diamond Elite 2024 Top Sandals Travel Agency – USA 2024 Top Sandals Travel Agency – South East 2024 Top Sandals Butler Elite Travel Agency 2024 Top Sandals Island Routes Agency - Worldwide 2024 Top 10 Independent Sandals Travel Agency – Worldwide 2024 Sandals Million Dollar Club 2023 Sandals Chairman’s Royal Club Diamond Elite 2023 Sandals Chairman’s Royal Club Platinum Elite 2023 Sandals Chairman’s Royal Club

I'm Alena Warfield, with Vincent Vacations and All Inclusive Weddings. As a dedicated travel advisor, I specialize in turning your travel dreams into reality. Whether you're looking for the perfect getaway to a dreamy destination, organizing an unforgettable group trip, or seeking a customized itinerary tailored to your unique preferences, I’m here to craft experiences that inspire and delight. Let’s make your next journey one to remember!

Addison Jaynes is the CEO and founder of Reliant Destinations, a luxury travel brand focused on helping travelers book the Caribbean’s most iconic all-inclusive experiences with confidence. He also leads Reliant Cruising, specializing in ultra-luxury sailings with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Jaynes currently runs the largest independent Sandals & Beaches YouTube channel, Mr. TraveLux - which focuses on resort tours, insider perspectives and industry news. With an Executive MBA from the University of the West of England, plus business and international studies degrees spanning St. Petersburg State University (Russia) to Texas A&M University, Addison blends global perspective with high-performance business strategy. He has personally visited 143 countries, giving him rare, real-world travel expertise and an eye for what truly elevates a trip from “nice” to unforgettable. Addison is a trusted voice in the Sandals & Beaches ecosystem, serving on the Sandals & Beaches Resorts Chairman’s Advisory Council, and is recognized for elite production and client service standards. His work has been featured in Travel Weekly, Forbes, the Sandals Palmcast, and other major outlets. Known for being both analytical and customer-obsessed, Addison brings deep experience in luxury sales, destination expertise, weddings & honeymoons, and travel industry trends, with a strong focus on value optimization, resort selection strategy, and white-glove client support. Some Recent Awards & Recognition include: • Diamond Elite – Chairman’s Royal Club (Sandals Resorts) • Top Global Weddings & Honeymoons Producer (Sandals & Beaches Resorts) • Best of the Best Travel Agency Addison is available for expert commentary on luxury travel, Sandals or Beaches Resorts, all-inclusive resort trends, destination strategy, weddings & honeymoons, high end cruising, entrepreneurship and the future of travel planning.

Since my inception into the travel business 45+ years ago, I have always had an unwavering passion for luxury travel experiences and making my clients happy. I derive the greatest pleasure in the feedback that I get from my clients. Beside my love of travel, I am romantic at heart. It is my unwavering passion for romance, travel, unique experiences that led me to create my business Honeymoon Islands, Inc. I think what separates me from other luxury travel advisors is my genuine love for what I do and making people happy. More important than the professional accolades, I live and breathe romance & travel and the finer things in life. I will go the distance to ensure that the travel experiences I put together for my clients creates memories for them that transcend lifetimes!

I am Sendy Raymond, Owner and Managing Director of Your Bali Wedding, a luxury destination wedding planning service based in Bali. With extensive experience in hospitality and event planning, I specialize in creating personalized, seamless weddings that reflect each couple’s unique vision. My focus is on delivering exceptional experiences through attention to detail, strong vendor relationships, and a commitment to client satisfaction. I am passionate about turning dream weddings into unforgettable realities while ensuring a stress-free planning process for couples.

Jared Sternberg is a passionate champion for the environment and its communities. With his company, Gondwana Ecotours, he has become a leader in sustainable travel. Raised in a home where sustainability was not only taught, but practiced, Jared understood the importance of preserving the environment around him at an early age. His awareness and appreciation for the world inspired a thirst for travel that began in his adolescence and continued into adulthood. At the University of California, San Diego, Jared pursued an International Studies and Spanish Literature degree. During his studies, he spent a semester abroad in Barcelona to immerse himself in the local language and culture. Following this, he backpacked across Europe, which solidified his belief in the transformative power of travel. Upon graduating, Jared left California again in search of meaningful travel experiences. His journeys led him to Africa, where he worked with locals in Ghana to build a vocational school. Inspired by their resilience and commitment to creating positive social change, Jared reflected more deeply on inequity, privilege, and his role in shaping a better world. As a result, between 2010 and 2013, Jared studied environmental and human rights law at Tulane University’s Law School in Louisiana, hoping to positively impact communities through legal action. During his studies, he continued broadening his perspective by working with locals in Ecuador, Cuba, Brazil, Panama, Nicaragua, Alaska, and more. During this time, Jared had a pivotal realization– working with local communities to improve the conditions of the places he traveled to provided a profound and direct impact on the world. While legal actions are a necessary piece of the puzzle, after observing the sustainable projects of ecolodges that he frequented and worked with, Jared began to see tourism as a powerful channel for redistributing resources and educating others. This realization sparked the vision of Gondwana Ecotours. Jared aspired to create a small, sustainable tour operation whose mission was to generate positive change for the destinations and communities it visited. The tours would emphasize nature, wildlife, and local culture to create unique experiences that foster genuine connections between the traveler and the places they explore. In 2013, he founded Gondwana Ecotours, dedicating to serving the communities he worked with, the destinations he cherished, and for you–the intrepid traveler seeking meaningful, sustainable travels off the beaten path. When he’s not working with his global team office or collaborating on-site with local vendors, Jared resides in Homer, Alaska, with his wife Ashley, son Levi, and dog Leeroy. In his spare time, Jared enjoys wildlife viewing and photography, playing and watching soccer, and practicing the drums and piano.

lifelong hotelier, worked in industry from Bellman to Area VP/GM. Managed Sheratons, Marriott, Hilton, Cambria in Resort, Airport, Downtown, Beach and Suburban markets. Specialize in community engagement and successful operations. Winner; Choice Hotels Community Champion for hurricane housing of 150 locals in evac situation. People Magazine Kindness Award winner, published story of double hurricane standing ground helping 150 locals in Tampa Bay under an evacuation. FoxWeather, ABC, NBC interviews on unique caring during trying times. Jennifer Hudson Show; Hurricane Hero Episode interviewed on set with story of beating odds in Natural disaster and providing comfort and safety for 150 locals who then lived 6 months in hotel. Personal story includes a 13 home Foster Care survivor from 6 months to 16 in Boston and finding solace in hotels and to this day; Earned; #1 Employee Satisfaction out of 800 Starwood Hotels and #1 in community engagement in Starwood hotels. Specialize in opening and motivating a team with driven empathy and am in Tampa Bay St. Pete area.

I graduated from the National University of Singapore, majored in Communications and New Media. I am passionate about marketing, public relations and events planning. Over the past few years, I have been actively looking for opportunities to gain invaluable experience in these fields and took on various initiatives to hone my soft skills. I have experiences in digital marketing, including social media marketing, paid advertising, content marketing, SEO, email marketing and marketing analytics. My portfolio: khanh1610.wix.com/khanhtran

Christina Gales is a luxury travel advisor and founder of Christina Gales Travel, a boutique travel consultancy specializing in European itineraries, Caribbean escapes, elevated family travel, milestone celebrations, and luxury ocean and river cruises. A Fora and Virtuoso-affiliated advisor based outside Chicago, Christina has planned hundreds of trips across 20+ countries and serves over 100 clients nationwide. With extensive destination training across Europe, the Caribbean, Iceland, Hawaii, and Mexico—plus specialist certifications in luxury travel, cruise planning, and ecotourism—she brings both breadth and depth to every journey. Her preferred status with 8,500+ hotels, resorts, and cruise lines globally allows her to secure exclusive perks and VIP experiences for clients. As both a travel professional and mother of five, Christina is frequently sought after for her expertise in family travel strategy, multi-generational trip design, and making luxury travel approachable for real families. She speaks regularly on European travel planning, destination trends, the psychology of travel, and the shift toward meaningful, purpose-driven travel experiences. Her itineraries favor local culture, boutique hospitality, and personalized experiences over mass-market tourism. Known for her warm, collaborative approach and concierge-level support, Christina helps travelers feel confident, connected, and inspired—from dream to departure to memories that last a lifetime

I am a general dentist providing trusted family and cosmetic dentistry for Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap. I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Washington in Cell and Molecular Biology and Finnish, then completed my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. After dental school, I served as a medical officer in the United States Air Force Dental Corps and completed advanced specialty residency training at Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center. This training included oral medicine, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry, giving me a broad clinical foundation and a comprehensive approach to patient care. I continue to serve as an active reservist in the Air Force and am proud to lead our practice as president of the Washington State Dental Association. I am committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while building lasting relationships within the community.

With a passion for travel that transcends physical barriers, I have been a dedicated force in the travel industry since 2007. As a seasoned travel agent and agency owner, I specialize in accessible travel, bringing a unique perspective to the world of exploration. Born without arms and shortened legs, I navigate the globe from the vantage point of a powered wheelchair, proving that wanderlust knows no bounds. My journey into the travel industry was fueled by a desire to make the world more accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. I travel with my wife and three daughters. Making family memories while we are out and about is our passion. Whether it is cruising the Caribbean or rolling through the streets of London, I've been all over this world in my powered wheelchair. And, there's still so much to see!

Nicola Evans is the founder of 6Teen Summers, a boutique luxury family travel advisory based in Newport Beach, California. She specialises in designing high touch family and multigenerational trips for busy parents who value ease, thoughtful pacing, and meaningful shared experiences. British born and now US based, Nicola brings a transatlantic perspective to family travel planning. With a background in executive leadership and marketing, she applies a strategic, detail driven approach to curating journeys across Europe, the USA, and beyond. Her expertise includes school holiday travel, multigenerational logistics, and selecting hotels and experiences that genuinely work for families rather than simply looking good online. Nicola is part of the Virtuoso consortia. Nicola is known for her honest, straight talking advice and her ability to filter through overwhelming options to recommend what is truly the right fit. Through long standing preferred partner relationships with leading luxury hotel brands and destination partners, she secures added value, upgrades, and insider access for her clients. She regularly advises on trends in luxury family travel, common planning mistakes parents make, and how modern families are prioritising time, connection, and ease over deal hunting. Her work reflects a forward thinking view of luxury travel that is intentional, personal, and grounded in real family needs.

My name is Kristen and I have traveled, lived and worked all across the globe for over a decade. In 2013, after nearly a decade building a career in corporate marketing in NYC, I left it all behind to travel solo across 3 continents and 26 countries. From there I became a scuba diving instructor, and spent the next 10 years living and working in Thailand, Mexico, St. Croix and Florida. In 2017, I was voted PADI's Inspiring Woman Diver of the Year. Beginning in 2024 I joined Fora as a luxury travel planner and have launched my own travel brand and blog, Dear Destination Travel, so that I could help inspire others to make their travel dreams and goals come to life. I have now traveled to 6 continents and over 35 countries. My website, deardestinationtravel.com, is a complete travel resource and inspiration hub.

I am an innovator with a storm of disrupted ideas in the luxury travel industry. I have 15+ years of experience with UHNWI/F and I am truly passionated about Real Estate and UHNW travel experiences. Ncg Experience offers SY Assistance, Luxury Homes & Private Islands Rentals and unsurpassed experiences in the Dominican Republic, Italy, Mykonos, Ibiza, St Tropez, St Barths. “Sensational memories for life. Dreams are never big enough” AD X

I'm a mom of 2, and travel often with my husband and kids. I've travelled to nearly 40 countries and lived in 7. My website, Tiny Footsteps Travel, reaches tens of thousands of readers each month. Drawing on nearly a decade as a public school teacher, I create thoughtful, eco-conscious travel guides on my site that are family-friendly, for kids of all ages. I create itineraries, videos, and resources that make meaningful travel accessible for parents and their children. I primarily cover the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America, Scandinavia (especially Sweden, Denmark and Iceland) and the British Isles. I ensure that my readers have a true picture of what their trip entails through honest feedback based on real personal experiences.

In the boat charter industry for over 25 years I have a wealth of knowledge not just on boat charters in the Florida Keys but globally.

As a Luxury Travel Advisor and founder of Awaken Travels, I believe travel is more than just a vacation – it's a transformative journey that opens minds, changes perspectives, and awakens the soul. With nearly a decade of experience crafting exceptional travel experiences, I lead a team of specialized travel advisors who share my passion for creating meaningful journeys. * My approach to travel planning is deeply rooted in my background of serving and advocating for others. Whether I'm designing a multi-generational family adventure, coordinating a destination wedding, or arranging a luxury cruise, I bring the same dedication to understanding each client's unique story and dreams. At Awaken Travels, we specialize in: * Luxury Travel Design Destination Weddings Transformative Group Travel Cultural Immersion Experiences Cruise & Resort Vacations Beyond travel planning, I serve as Vice President of ASTA's Chattanooga Chapter and actively contribute to my community as Executive Director of Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful. This dual commitment to global exploration and local engagement allows me to create positive change through both travel experiences and community initiatives. As a certified specialist in multiple destinations and travel styles, I combine deep industry knowledge with personal care to ensure each journey exceeds expectations. My mission is to help you explore the world in ways that inspire personal growth and create lasting memories. Let's connect and explore how I can help create your next extraordinary journey: awakentravels.com 541-944-0563 cindi@awakentravels.com #LuxuryTravel #TravelAdvisor #DestinationWeddings #TravelPlanning #LuxuryLifestyle #TravelExpert