Scotland Travel ProfessionalPrior to entering the travel field, I had always been personally excited by travel and the adventure of experiencing new destinations and cultures.

I became active in the travel industry in 1984, first working as a travel consultant in a brick a mortar store.  I soon found that facilitating travel experiences for others, based on their own unique interests and needs, was very satisfying.  For examp-le, arranging an out-of-the-way accommodation or experience, whether an unusual destination or popular, and helping clients to create unforgettable memories-these gave me a joyful feeling.  So, in 1988 I founded Wings Travel Services.

Over the years, the travel industry has changed profoundly.  To remain current with these transformations, my priority has been to pursue continuing education on an ongoing basis.  In addition, I have received certification, and/or recognition from tourist boards, as having extensive specialized knowledge of those destinations, including, but not limited to:

• Accredited Cruise Counsellor
• Aussie Specialist
• Belize
• Club Med Specialist
• Botswana Tourism Specialist
• Cape Town Tourism
• Copenhagen Cruise Specialist
• Curacao
• Trinidad and Tobago Destination Specialist
• Grand River Cruise Specialist
• Holland Travel Professional
• Irish Tourist Board-The Shamrock Club
• Italian Government Tourist Office-Certificate of Achievement
• Norwegian Cruise Line Specialist
• Portuguese Tourist Commission-Specialist & Regional Master Specialist
• Scotland Travel Professional
• Spain Specialist Program

As the travel industry continues to evolve, I continue to learn and enjoy providing the personalized service to my clients, some of whom I have worked with since my early years.