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MEET ALLISON
Travel has always been more than a career for me—it's been a lifelong passion and the foundation of my professional life.
For the past decade, I have worked full-time as a luxury travel advisor, designing bespoke journeys for travelers who expect exceptional service, thoughtful planning, and unforgettable experiences. As a Top 10 Sales Producer with Departure Lounge and a 2026 Virtuoso Cruise Icon—an honor awarded to an elite group of the world's highest-performing luxury cruise advisors—I bring both expertise and unparalleled industry relationships to every itinerary I create.
Before entering the luxury travel industry, I spent much of my professional career curating private art collections for collectors around the world. That experience refined my appreciation for craftsmanship, authenticity, attention to detail, and highly personalized service—qualities that now define the travel experiences I design for my clients.
Originally from New York City, I now divide my time between Charleston and Dublin, Ireland, where I live with my husband while our daughter enjoys college life in New York City. I travel extensively throughout the year to personally experience luxury hotels, resorts, yachts, and destinations while meeting face-to-face with general managers, hotel owners, cruise executives, destination experts, and trusted local suppliers. These firsthand experiences allow me to confidently recommend not only the right destination, but the right room category, the hidden gem restaurants, extraordinary local guides, and the authentic experiences that elevate a vacation from memorable to extraordinary.
Whether you're planning a milestone celebration, an unforgettable family adventure, an expedition cruise, or the journey you've dreamed about for years, my goal is simple: to provide an elevated planning experience and create travel that is seamless, personal, and truly exceptional.
Departure Lounge is one of the world's premier luxury travel agencies, built on a simple philosophy: exceptional travel begins with exceptional advisors. Rather than focusing on hobbyists or part-time sellers, Departure Lounge is home to full-time travel professionals who have built successful careers through expertise, firsthand destination knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to client service.
As a proud member of the prestigious Virtuoso® network, Departure Lounge provides clients with exclusive access to preferred rates, VIP amenities, complimentary upgrades (when available), and insider experiences at the world's finest hotels, cruise lines, resorts, and destination partners. Advisors are encouraged to continually travel, experience destinations firsthand, and cultivate meaningful relationships with luxury travel partners around the world—ensuring every recommendation is based on real experience, not simply online research.
The result is a level of personalized planning, advocacy, and insider access that transforms a vacation into a truly exceptional travel experience.
