Forty-five SmartFlyer agencies have been named the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist recognition, reflecting consistency, expertise, and client trust.
NEW YORK, NY (March 10, 2026) – SmartFlyer is proud to announce that forty-five agencies from its network have once again been named Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists for 2026. In an ever-shifting world, having trusted advisors to guide and advocate for travelers has never been more important—and this continued recognition reflects the depth of expertise and client trust SmartFlyer advisors have built over time.
“…the role of a trusted travel advisor has never been more critical. The advisors on our Top Travel Specialists list represent the industry’s foremost experts—professionals who bring not just access, but judgment, advocacy, and the kind of expertise that transforms how people experience the world.”
Erina Pindar, COO and Managing Partner of SmartFlyer says: “SmartFlyer advisors operate as true editors of the travel experience, they’re not simply booking trips, instead they’re curating highly personal journeys with the discernment, access, and perspective that come from deep expertise and trusted relationships. These recognitions reflect both the strength of our advisor community and the platform that allows them to deliver exceptional travel year after year.”
Rebecca Misner, Senior Features Editor at Condé Nast Traveler says: “In today’s travel landscape, where options are endless and information is overwhelming, the role of a trusted travel advisor has never been more critical. The advisors on our Top Travel Specialists list represent the industry’s foremost experts—professionals who bring not just access, but judgment, advocacy, and the kind of expertise that transforms how people experience the world.”
In the April issue, which arrives on newsstands today, Condé Nast Traveler releases their annual list of Top Travel Specialists, considered to be the world’s foremost experts in luxury travel, selected through rigorous evaluation based on expertise and service excellence.
The forty-five SmartFlyer agencies recognized on this year’s list represent that caliber of expertise—professionals who understand not just where to send clients, but how to design journeys that feel seamless, personal, and worth every moment.
Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists 2026, in alphabetical order:
- Jetset & Travel, Addie Bell, (Park City, Utah)
See Addie’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Everything Travel Guy, Albert Valera (Miami Beach, Florida)
See Albert’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Poses Travel & Co., Amanda Poses (Austin, Texas)
See Amanda’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - AZ Travel, Amy Zebala, (Chicago, Illinois)
See Amy’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Sojourns Of, Ash Chin (Sydney, Australia)
See Ash’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Getaway Guild, Beth Washington (Washington D.C.)
See Beth’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Betsey Brown Travel, Betsey Brown (St. Louis, Missouri)
See Betsey’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - SmartFlyer, Betsy Polatsch (Westchester, New York)
See Betsy’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - C|M Luxury Travel Design, Christina Middleton(New York, New York)
See Christina’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - CTB Travel, Courtney Beaver (Dallas, Texas)
See Courtney’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - SmartFlyer, Deborah Director (Boca Raton, Florida)
See Deborah’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - SmartFlyer, Elena Borrero (Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey)
See Elena’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - MAPPS, Elisa Brown (Southport, Connecticut)
See Elisa’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Vita Brillanti Travel, Emily Brillanti (New York, New York)
See Emily’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - ETK Travels, Erin Trager-Kusman (Louisville, Kentucky)
See Erin’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Cove Travels, Haley Covel (Norman, Oklahoma)
See Haley’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Heidi Burke Travel, Heidi Burke (New York, New York)
See Heidi’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - SmartFlyer, Jacqui Weidman (New York, New York)
See Jacqui’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Jen Terra Travels, Jennifer Terra Halberg (Weston, Connecticut)
See Jennifer’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Marchay, Joanna Kuflik (New York, New York)
See Joanna’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - The Stein Collective, Judy Stein (New York, New York)
See Judy’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Ramble + Vine, Julie Palo Hayes (Boston, Massachusetts)
See Julie’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - SmartFlyer, Kara Slater (Los Angeles, California)
See Kara’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Katie Jacobson Travel Design, Katie Jacobson (Newport Beach, California)
See Katie’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Canvas Travel Co., Kimberly Gavin (Boca Raton, Florida)
See Kim’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - KW Lux Travel, Kristina Watkins (Marin County, California)
See Kristina’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - KAX Lifestyle, Kyle Seltzer (Miami Beach, Florida)
See Kyle’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Benson Bespoke, Lauren Benson (Sydney, Australia)
See Lauren’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Lauren Grubbs Travel Co., Lauren Grubbs (Newport Beach, California)
See Lauren’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - SmartFlyer, Lauren Saiger Machowsky (Chappaqua, New York)
See Lauren’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Prestige Travel Designs, Lena Nielson (Snowy Mountains, Australia)
See Lena’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - SmartFlyer, Melissa Rosenbloum (Atlanta, Georgia)
See Melissa’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Away We Globe, Michelle London (Austin, Texas)
See Michelle’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - SmartFlyer, Michael Holtz (New York, New York)
See Michael Holtz’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Imperial SmartFlyer, Michael Schertz (Miami, Florida)
See Michael Schertz’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - SmartFlyer, Phyllis Polaner (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
See Phyllis’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - SmartFlyer, Rachel Braylovsky (New York, New York)
See Rachel’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Reagan Jamail Travel, Reagan Jamail (Austin, Texas)
See Reagan’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Wanderology, Rebecca Alesia (Lattingtown, New York)
See Rebecca Alesia’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Rebecca Bullen Travel, Rebecca Bullen (New York, New York)
See Rebecca Bullen’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - SmartFlyer, Robert Merlin (St. Louis, Missouri)
See Rob’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - SmartFlyer, Samantha Nick (Westchester, New York)
See Samantha’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Travel Couturier, Sarah Halpern (Westport, Connecticut)
See Sarah’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - SAY Travel, Sarah Yarmuth (Louisville, Kentucky)
See Sarah’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - SmartFlyer, Suzy X Dodd (New York, New York)
See Suzy’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here
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