Travel + Leisure A-List honors newly minted SmartFlyer advisors and highlights Erina Pindar’s leadership as a T+L Advisory Board Member.
NEW YORK, NY (February 14, 2025) – SmartFlyer is thrilled to announce the induction of three of its most highly specialized advisors in the coveted 2025 edition of Travel + Leisure’s A-List. These placements mark SmartFlyer’s largest representation on the list, an exciting milestone for its community. Further bolstering this achievement, Erina Pindar, Managing Director and COO, is beginning her third year as a member of the Travel + Leisure Advisory Board, a nod to SmartFlyer’s positioning as a leader in the luxury travel space.
This year marks the 23rd edition of the Travel + Leisure A-List, a definitive guide that spotlights the most knowledgeable outstanding trip-planning experts worldwide. This year’s honorees are recognized for their unparalleled expertise in Family Travel, the United States, Hawaii, and Destination Celebrations—each bringing a distinctive approach that turns travel dreams into reality.
“This is a celebratory moment for our entire SmartFlyer network,” shares Pindar. “Our advisors don’t just book trips—they craft complex itineraries into seamless journeys with expertise that makes the seemingly impossible possible. These accolades underscore the collaborative spirit and commitment to innovation that drive everything we do at SmartFlyer.”
The March issue of Travel + Leisure puts the spotlight on the pivotal role travel advisors play in crafting unique and memorable trips. This acknowledgment of how the role of an advisor remains more relevant than ever energizes SmartFlyer’s mission to create extraordinary opportunities for clients, advisors, and the travel community at large. Together, they are forging a path toward a future where every aspect of a trip feels more intentional, inclusive, and inspiring.
Travel + Leisure A-List 2025, in alphabetical order, include:
- Erina Pindar, SmartFlyer (New York, New York)
See Erina’s Travel + Leisure recognition here - Katie Lee, SmartFlyer (Palo Alto, California)
See Katie’s Travel + Leisure recognition here - Kristin Songy Diehl, SmartFlyer (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
See Kristin’s Travel + Leisure recognition here - Lucy Williams, Lucy Williams Travel (Charlotte, North Carolina)
See Lucy’s Travel + Leisure recognition here
ABOUT SMARTFLYER
Since 1990, SmartFlyer has helped its clients see the world differently. As a full-service luxury travel agency built for curious travelers, SmartFlyer travel advisors specialize in creating exceptional experiences around the world through curated recommendations and continuous boots-on-the-ground research activated by decades of trusted relationships. The SmartFlyer platform supports over 250 travel agents, many of whom have developed their own brand identity within the agency’s ecosystem, one that has continually evolved throughout the company’s thirty-four-year history.
