Featured Luxury Cruise Experts

Julian de Graaf is the co-founder of Elite Rentals Dubai, overseeing a fleet of high-end cars and yachts, including Dubai's exclusive Lamborghini Yacht. Since 2019, Julian and his partner Kristan have expanded their collection to more than 90 luxury vehicles and vessels. Julian is also known for transforming Dubai’s luxury real estate, flipping mansions into record-setting properties. Julian’s vision and dedication fuel the success of his luxury ventures.

Cassidy Newman is a seasoned marketing leader with over eight years of experience in the travel, tourism, and entertainment sectors. She currently works as Senior Marketing Manager at Pandaw Cruises, a luxury river cruise line offering immersive journeys through Southeast Asia. In her role, Cassidy oversees brand strategy, campaign execution, and content development, helping to grow Pandaw’s global reach while honoring its unique cultural storytelling. A digital nomad often busy exploring various corners of the world, Cassidy has led innovative B2B marketing initiatives across Europe and the Middle East with a strong track record in event planning, content marketing, and regional brand adaptation. She’s adept at managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and agency relationships to deliver results that align with both global and local business goals.

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Kristan de Graaf is the founder of Elite Rentals Dubai, known for its luxury cars and yachts, including Dubai’s only Lamborghini Yacht. He was named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30. Since 2019, Kristan and his brother Julian have built a fleet of 90+ luxury cars and yachts. Kristan also flips Dubai mansions, turning them into top-selling homes. Kristan’s work sets new standards in luxury.

Dana is an investment management executive with 20+ years of experience in product structuring, marketing, fundraising, investor relations and corporate communications. Before spending the last few years building LUXUS in WealthTech, Dana worked as a Managing Director at Blackstone, Harbinger and with other prominent hedge funds and family offices. She began her career as a lawyer at Schulte Roth & Zabel. Dana has a BA from the University of Vermont and a JD from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

Bespoke luxury travel & VIP concierge services. Creating extraordinary journeys worldwide with multiple certification programs.

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.

"Developing Concepts, Enhancing Growth, Establishing a Loyal Clientèle and Revenue Focus"SUMMARY: Dynamic, results-oriented and socially-skilled Professional with a consistent track record for handling fast-paced, quick service, casual, high-end, celebratory and upscale in hospitality for land and cruise environments. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills that provide achievable goals with accountability, budget success and team focus.CORE SKILLS:* Concept Development* Customer Experience and Service* Problem Solving/Critical Thinking * Process & Quality Improvement * Management Team Building* Budget Creation * Inventory Management* Partner Relationships* Networking/Social Interaction* Supplier RelationsSpecialties: Brand Management, Concept Creation, Consulting, Focus Groups, Inventory Management, Layout/Design, Networking, Organizational Skills, Process Engineering, Increasing Revenues

Amy Kilbreath is a luxury travel advisor and Virtuoso® affiliate with more than 15 years of experience, 35+ countries explored, and 30+ cruises under her belt. She is the founder of Port and Passport Travel, where she works with well-traveled adults — many of them empty nesters — who want vacations that feel better, not busier. Amy specializes in luxury ocean, river, and expedition cruising, including Antarctica, Alaska, Europe, and the South Pacific, along with European land travel. Her insight comes from being there herself — sailing the ships, walking the ports, and understanding what actually matters once the trip begins. A mom of five whose kids have mostly flown the nest, Amy understands the shift that happens when travelers have more freedom, fewer distractions, and higher expectations for how they spend their time. Her clients come to her when planning starts to feel like work — and they want someone who can take it from there. Amy is known for practical, plain-spoken insight on cruise strategy, travel timing, luxury trends, and what travelers often get wrong when booking on their own. She has been quoted in travel and lifestyle publications and enjoys helping people reconnect with travel that feels exciting, well-considered, and worth the effort. She is based near Seattle and works with clients nationwide. Amy frequently comments on: • Luxury travel trends and booking behavior for 2026–2027 • How travelers can cruise smarter — and avoid common (and costly) mistakes • The rise of small-ship, expedition, and experience-driven cruising • When working with a travel advisor actually saves time, money, or stress • How empty nesters are redefining luxury travel after years of family trips

Licensed, insured, and bonded professional travel agent. I love to travel whether it be for adventure or relaxation. I love to share my passion of traveling with others. I have experience in booking travel of all kinds.

I help couples, families, and busy professionals plan luxury travel without the stress. Specialties: destination weddings, honeymoons, all-inclusive vacations, and family trips. Based in Toledo, Ohio. My website is bit.ly/lisaschictravel

Having journeyed to all seven continents, consider Angela Adto your luxury travel aficionado. She’s summited Mount Kilimanjaro, scuba-dived with enormous manta rays in the Maldives, watched the humpback whales in Antarctica, para-glided in Cape Town, swam with sharks in the Galápagos Islands, and hiked Machu Picchu.Angela is very passionate about sharing her love of travel. She takes an incredible amount of pride in giving clients a personalized and meticulous travel experience, offering unparalleled service with impeccable attention to detail.Angela is a Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist for 2021 and has been featured in the Washington Post and Seattle Times.Aside from being a travel advisor, she leads yoga retreats as a certified RYT 500 yoga teacher to breathtaking destinations that she loves sharing with clients.AZA means space in Sanskrit, reflection in Swahili, strength in Hebrew, and comfort in Arabic. I hope AZA LUXURY TRAVEL will instill every aspect of these great qualities into your life.

Travel Agency Owner. Specializing in Cruises, Caribbean, and European markets. I craft customized itineraries for high end luxury clientele.

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

Builder of global alliances, partnerships and international operations. Experienced in Vertical B2B SaaS, International engineering and operations growth and expansion. Producer of memorable conferences, travel and event experiences. Startup strategy experience as a board director, mentor and consultant to founders, investors and non-profit accelerator growth programs supporting emerging markets.

Hi, Nazir here! I’m an SEO Specialist at Elite Rentals Dubai. I love helping businesses improve their websites and make money online. Feel free to reach out if you’re looking for advice or SEO services!

As the one of the Director of Travelosei, I have been providing the best tour guides to various hotels, resorts, MNCs, and embassies in India for over 14 years. I have a passion for making the guests' visits to the sights in India memorable and cherished, and I have received multiple appreciation certificates from prestigious clients such as the US Embassy, The Lodhi, and the UK Royalty.With a graduate degree in Microbiology and a license and certificate in Tourism from the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, I have a unique combination of knowledge and skills that enable me to offer high-quality and customized services to diverse and demanding customers. I specialize in working with corporate houses, multinational companies, embassies, and luxury hotels.

Bio Sarah Bonsall is the founder and owner of Latitude 21 Travel, an award-winning boutique travel agency known for high-touch vacation planning and realistic guidance. Since launching the agency in 2022, she has built a strong repeat and referral-based client base by focusing on personalized service and trusted supplier partnerships. She works closely with clients planning all-inclusive vacations in the Caribbean and Mexico, cruises, European itineraries, and milestone trips. Sarah is frequently consulted on pricing changes, hidden costs, resort differences, travel insurance considerations, and how travelers can navigate disruptions with minimal stress. Her perspective is shaped by daily, hands-on client work and firsthand destination experience, allowing her to offer practical insight rather than theory. She is known for explaining complex travel decisions clearly and helping travelers understand trade-offs so they can book with confidence. Sarah has been previously quoted in national travel publications including Frommer’s, TravelPulse, and Travel Market Report, and regularly advises on travel trends, consumer expectations, and the evolving role of travel advisors. Expertise Luxury travel planning, all-inclusive resorts, destination weddings, cruise travel, experiential vacations, travel trends, pricing transparency, travel disruptions, advisor-client relationships Credentials – Founder, Latitude 21 Travel – Diamond Elite Agency, ALG Vacations – NEST Elite Agency – Hyatt Privé Advisor – ASTA member, IATAN-accredited agency – Certified specialist with multiple luxury resort brands and cruise lines Topics Journalists Quote Me On – All-inclusive resorts: what’s included vs. what’s not – Luxury vs. mid-range travel experiences – Destination weddings and group travel logistics – Cruise vs. resort decision-making – Pricing fluctuations, refunds, and insurance – Travel advisor value vs. DIY booking – Managing travel disruptions Availability Available for written quotes, expert commentary, trend insights, and deadline-driven requests.

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!