The prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist list features forty-four SmartFlyer travel advisors, doubling its previous representation.
NEW YORK, NY (March 11, 2025) – Forty-four SmartFlyer affiliate agents have achieved the esteemed recognition of Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist 2025, doubling the brand’s representation on the annual list. Condé Nast Traveler’s editors proudly celebrate those recognized for their expertise and proven track record as exceptional travel professionals.
“We are looking for travel professionals who have deep knowledge about their areas of expertise and who are able to pull together amazing, interesting, life-changing trips for their clients.”
Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists are those “who are curious and passionate about travel,” said Rebecca Misner, Senior Features Editor at Condé Nast Traveler, “We are looking for travel professionals who have deep knowledge about their areas of expertise and who are able to pull together amazing, interesting, life-changing trips for their clients.”
SmartFlyer’s comprehensive representation underscores its community’s ability to craft bespoke travel experiences that don’t just meet but exceed client expectations. With the largest number of specialists on this coveted list, SmartFlyer continues to set the benchmark for luxury travel space at large, ensuring each journey booked is backed by expert knowledge and its global network of trusted partners.
“This achievement not only highlights the exceptional talent within our network but also reinforces our shared dedication to travel,” said Erina Pindar, COO and Managing Partner of SmartFlyer. “For 35 years, SmartFlyer has been at the forefront of the luxury travel industry, and this recognition–the largest agency foothold yet–reaffirms our commitment as a community of passionate professionals who dedicate their careers to crafting exceptional travel experiences.”
In the April issue, which arrives on newsstands today, Condé Nast Traveler delves into the compelling reasons to plan your next adventure with a trusted travel specialist. The magazine explores the extraordinary experiences curated by these experts—not only to showcase the incredible range and skill of their work but also to emphasize the value of having a trusted advocate when the unexpected occurs on the road.
Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists 2025, in alphabetical order, include:
- Addie Bell, Jetset & Travel (Park City, Utah)
See Addie’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Albert Valera, Everything Travel Guy (Miami Beach, Florida)
See Albert’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Allison Kobasky, Over The Moon Vacations (Boca Raton, Florida)
See Allison’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Amanda Poses, Poses Travel Co. (Austin, Texas)
See Amanda’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Amy Zebala, AZ Travel (Chicago, Illinois)
See Amy’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Ash Chin, Sojourns Of (Sydney, Australia)
See Ash’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Beth Washington, Getaway Guild (Washington D.C.)
See Beth’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Betsey Brown, Betsey Brown Travel (St. Louis, Missouri)
See Betsey’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Betsy Polatsch, SmartFlyer (Westchester, New York)
See Betsy’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Christina Middleton, C|M Luxury Travel Design (New York, New York)
See Christina’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Courtney Beaver, CTB Travel (Dallas, Texas)
See Courtney’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Deborah Director, SmartFlyer (Boca Raton, Florida)
See Deborah’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Elena Borrero, SmartFlyer (Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey)
See Elena’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Elisa Brown, MAPPS (Southport, Connecticut)
See Elisa’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Emily Brillanti, Vita Brillanti Travel (New York, New York)
See Emily’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Erin Trager-Kusman, ETK Travels (Louisville, Kentucky)
See Erin’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Haley Covel, Cove Travels (Norman, Oklahoma)
See Haley’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Heidi Burke, Heidi Burke Travel (New York, New York)
See Heidi’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Jacqui Weidman, SmartFlyer (New York, New York)
See Jacqui’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Jennifer Terra Halberg, Jen Terra Travels (Weston, Connecticut)
See Jennifer’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Joanna Kuflik, Marchay (New York, New York)
See Joanna’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Judy Stein, The Stein Collective (New York, New York)
See Judy’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Julie Palo Hayes, Ramble + Vine (Boston, Massachusetts)
See Julie’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Kara Slater, SmartFlyer (Los Angeles, California)
See Kara’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Katie Jacobson, Katie Jacobson Travel Design (Newport Beach, California)
See Katie’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Kimberly Gavin, Canvas Travel Co. (Newport Beach, California)
See Kim’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Kristina Watkins, KW Lux Travel (Marin County, California)
See Kristina’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Kyle Seltzer, KAX Lifestyle (Miami, Florida)
See Kyle’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Lauren Benson, Benson Bespoke (Sydney, Australia)
See Lauren’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Lauren Saiger Machowsky, SmartFlyer (New York, New York)
See Lauren’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Lena Nielson, Prestige Travel Designs (Snowy Mountains, Australia)
See Lena’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Melissa Rosenbloum, SmartFlyer (Atlanta, Georgia)
See Melissa’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Michelle London, Away We Globe (Los Angeles, California)
See Michelle’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Michael Holtz, SmartFlyer (New York, New York)
See Michael Holtz’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Michael Schertz, Imperial (Miami, Florida)
See Michael Schertz’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Phyllis Polaner, SmartFlyer (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida)
See Phyllis’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Rachel Braylovsky, SmartFlyer (New York, New York)
See Rachel’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Reagan Jamail, Reagan Jamail Travel (Austin, Texas)
See Reagan’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Rebecca Alesia, Wanderology (New York, New York)
See Rebecca Alesia’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Rebecca Bullen, Rebecca Bullen Travel (New York, New York)
See Rebecca Bullen’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Robert Merlin, SmartFlyer (St. Louis, Missouri)
See Rob’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Samantha Nick, SmartFlyer (Westchester, New York)
See Samantha’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Sarah Yarmuth, SAY Travel (Louisville, Kentucky)
See Sarah’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here - Suzy X Dodd, SmartFlyer (New York, New York)
See Suzy’s Condé Nast Traveler recognition here
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