This directory is organized in alphabetical order by first name.
| Ann Barassi Direct line: 617-497-8160 Toll-free: 800-370-7400 x60 abarassi@tvlcoll.com My wanderlust started at age 6. I feel very lucky to have had a great passion for travel at such an early age. Now, with over twenty years of amazing travel experiences I am delighted to share my knowledge with my clients. I have a special fondness for the Mediterranean countries of Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy for their art and history and the islands of the Caribbean for their beauty. I want every detail of your trip to be perfect from start to finish and look forward to your thoughts on your return. “We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.”—Hilaire Belloc |
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| Ann
Castucci Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 83 Direct line: 617-497-8183 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 83 Fax: 617-492-3720 apc@tvlcoll.com Mi amore Italia! Yes, Italy is my first love, but I'm happy to introduce you to the discoveries I've made at many other destinations in Europe. Or how about a ski holiday, a sunny Caribbean interlude, or a safari into the exotic? Over the last 20 years, I've done it all and more. |
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| Barbara
Forté Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 35 Direct line: 617-497-8135 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 35 Fax: 617-503-8335 forte@tvlcoll.com Coming from a traveling and skiing family, I've skied all over North America and Europe. In warmer weather, I travel to adventure destinations and Europe, especially Italy. Ask me about any destination you covet, and see what I can dream up for you! |
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| Barbara
Zudeck Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 27 Direct line: 617-497-8127 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 27 Fax: 617-492-3720 bz@tvlcoll.com One of the most important things about having your own business, is believing that what you have to offer is valuable. This unshakeable belief is why The Travel Collaborative continues to thrive through the challenges we face now and into the future. After more than 20 years of travel industry changes, our clients are still choosing us over the web. Clearly, having a travel expert in your court is a valuable commodity. |
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| Buddy
Gorman Buddy Gorman Travel Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 40 Direct line: 617-497-8140 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 40 Fax: 617-492-3720 BuddyG@tvlcoll.com In 1984, I closed the doors to my shop in Provincetown, and moved back to Boston—home of my youth, innocence, alma mater, and my beloved Beacon Hill. I originally went into travel as a transitory career. Twenty years later, it is still transitory, but now until retirement. I can't imagine wanting to do anything else. I treat every travel arrangement I make as if I myself am getting on that plane or that cruise, staying at that hotel, or picking up that rental car. That is the kind of attention to detail that all my clients expect and deserve. My interests are travel, skiing, sailing, diving, and slot machines. I am an adult competitive ice skater. |
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| Carol
Pine Phone: 617-497-8141 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 41 Fax: 617-503-8341 triplets@tvlcoll.com In the last few years, I have traveled to Tibet, Botswana, the Galapagos Islands, Sicily and Cleveland. I'm willing to make any sacrifice to find that perfect destination for my clients! |
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| Catherine
Carr The Travel Center Phone: 617-497-8124 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 24 Fax: 617-492-3720 carr@tvlcoll.com My specialty is corporate travel. I enjoy the fast- paced, creative planning necessary to arrange complicated itineraries for business travelers who may need to visit several countries or cities in as many days. When I want to slow down and unwind, I escape to the museums of Europe or the beaches of the Caribbean. |
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| Cheryl
Shevelin Myers Travel Savvy, Inc. Phone: 781-721-7620 Toll-free: 888-SAVVYME Fax: 781-721-7619 cheryl@travelsavvy.com "There's no place like Rome, there's no place like Rome". Just think of me as the wizard and you'll be wherever your heart desires! It only takes a few 'clicks' (on my computer keys) and you don't even need red slippers! |
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| Chris
Regan Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 73 Direct line: 617-497-8173 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 73 Direct fax: 617-503-8373 Fax: 617-492-3720 chrisgs@tvlcoll.com I've been in travel for 23 years, but every day has something new and exciting to offer. I love meeting great clients and planning their travel for business and pleasure. It's also wonderful to be able to tap into the extensive travel knowledge of everyone at The Travel Collaborative — what a resource! |
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| David
Reid O'Brien Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 37 Direct line: 617-497-8137 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 37 Fax: 617-492-3720 reid@tvlcoll.com My favorite places? Sri Lanka, Jordan and Mauritius. Stockholm in August and Quebec City in February. Capetown, Rio and Sydney anytime. And wherever there is a Winter Olympics: Albertville, Lillehammer, Nagano… and on to Salt Lake and Torino. |
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| Dianne
Bonaccorsi Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 18 Direct line: 617-497-8118 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 18 Fax: 617-492-3720 DianneB@tvlcoll.com As a child while reading Marco Polo, I used to pretend that I was aboard his ship sailing for unknown places seeking treasures. I have realized my dream of traveling the world exploring different cultures. I bring this extensive experience and an intense attention to detail to help fulfill your dream. Whether it is a tropical getaway, an exciting adventure, or a business trip I am here to help you make informed choices. |
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| Dimitra
Milas Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 43 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 43 Fax: 617-492-3720 triplets@tvlcoll.com I have been in the Travel Industry since 1984 — after all these years I am still thrilled with the adventure. To think, you can hop on a plane in Newark and 14 hours later jump off in TOKYO!! Now that's cool! Whether it is corporate or leisure travel, we are here to make your journey as seamless and enjoyable as possible. Give me a call for your next adventure. |
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| Donna
Kavjian Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 65 Direct line: 617-497-8165 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 65 Fax: 617-492-3720 donna@tvlcoll.com I've been a travel agent since 1986, and what I still like best about my job is the personal relationships I've formed with my clients —most of whom I've never met face-to-face! Getting to know about people's families and interests helps me to plan the best trip for their individual needs. I also give free parenting advice, particularly for "surviving the teenage years," which I'm happy to say I've done. |
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| Ed McCourt Cell: 781-325-2553 Fax: 617-492-3720 EdMcCourt@tvlcoll.com With more than thirty years of travel industry experience and with the ability to draw upon the incredible professional resources of my Travel Collaborative peers, I work closely with my clients to consider their options and to plan successful travel experiences … After all these years, I continue to be drawn to European travel; I have a particular affinity for designing special itineraries of Ireland and other Celtic lands … With a personal commitment to life-long learning, I emphasize cultural experience and learning through service in the tours I regularly plan and develop for small groups to First and Third World destinations. |
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| Ellen
Berrios Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 28 Direct line: 617-497-8128 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 22 Fax: 617-492-3720 EllenB@tvlcoll.com My first trip out of the U.S. was at age 19 to do volunteer work in Ghana. It sparked a lifelong passion in me for experiencing other cultures that has taken me to the far corners of the Earth. While I am a Specialist in New Zealand, Peru, Israel, and Egypt, I have 14 years of experience helping people fulfill their travel dreams all over the world. Because agents at the Travel Collaborative share their expertise with each other, you will have access to firsthand information and resources for almost any destination on the globe. Whether you are planning an exotic honeymoon in paradise or looking for a quick escape, I look forward to helping you find your perfect destination. |
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| Gail
Strand Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 47 Direct line: 617-497-8147 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 47 Fax: 617-492-3720 gail@tvlcoll.com Friends' houses surely are the best accommodations. The view out my friend's guestroom window, overlooking Magen's Bay on the island of St. Thomas, is an incredibly beautiful image that will stay in my mind (and on travel brochures) forever. Then again, there was that view of the Matterhorn from the balcony of my corner suite at the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof…and they had room service. |
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| Gigi
Pakradooni Aston Loyd Travel Phone: 617-969-8080 Toll-free: 877-969-8080 Fax: 617-969-8737 astonloyd@comcast.net I started Aston Loyd Travel in 1994 but have been involved in the travel business for over 30 years through my parents' award-winning cruise-only agency, Floating Fantasy Tours in Philadelphia. My goal is to be available and helpful to my clients whether they need a custom-designed itinerary through Europe or a simple best-value package to the Caribbean. Leisure and corporate, domestic and international, groups and cruises...we do it all! We'll help you make the right travel plans for you! |
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| Ginny
Dorne Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 55 Direct line: 617-497-8155 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 55 Fax: 617-492-3720 ginny@tvlcoll.com My vocation is travel. My avocation is travel. I enjoy the nuances and details of working with individual travelers — I hope to know you so well that I can end your sentences. When I'm not in the office, I might be bathing on the beaches of Bali, delighting in the fabulous food and wine of France, or being wowed by the beauty of Tibet. |
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| Joanne Grollman Direct line: 617-497-8150 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext 50 Fax: 617-503-8350 joanne@tvlcoll.com Even as a child, I dreamed of traveling the world and knew I would someday be involved in the travel business. I take pride in fulfilling all my clients' requests and getting to know their individual needs...whether for a honeymoon, that special anniversary celebration, family vacation or their business travel. I strive to find the best accommodations within their budgets at the best pricing available. I believe my clients would agree that I treat all their corporate and leisure travel as if it were my own. Service is what this job is all about...something that the internet doesn’t deliver, but I do. After 33+ years of being a travel consultant, I love it just as much today as I did when I first started! |
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| Judy
Oshansky Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 16 Direct line: 617-497-8116 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 16 Fax: 617-503-8316 JudyO@tvlcoll.com I’ve been in the business since May of 1980, and have weathered all the storms the travel industry has experienced. After 30 plus years, I still absolutely LOVE the business, and look forward to work every single day! My niche is corporate travel, and I take great pride in the number of years my accounts have been with me. In this new wired world, I can work from absolutely any place and be connected to my clients. If you call me in the cold winter, you might find me in magnificent Maui! Up at 4am and done by 1pm, with my afternoons free and the sun still shining! |
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| June
Doliber Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 53 Direct line: 617-497-8153 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 53 Fax: 617-492-3720 jd@tvlcoll.com As a child I traveled the world through the pages of National Geographic, my favorite magazine. Now I travel the world in person, all the time. I've been nearly everywhere, and I would be happy to send you anywhere, anytime. I guess I'm still a child at heart in my curiousity and love of adventure, and I want you to have a wonderful adventure and indulge your curiousity about the world, too. |
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| Kimber
Leivi Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 63 Direct line: 617-497-8163 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 63 Fax: 617-492-3720 kimberl@tvlcoll.com I've been in the travel industry for over 28 years and though my passion is the Caribbean, my global clients enjoy the ultimate in professional and personalized service. I'm a Certified Travel Consultant (CTC), a Caribbean Destination Specialist, a Certified Sandals Specialist, PADI dive certified, Yoga RYT and member of the Advisory Council Board of Caribbean Tourism Organization. Due to my intimate knowledge of the Caribbean , I can suggest not only the perfect island for you, but also the perfect resort, from the all- inclusive to a private luxury villa. I work hard behind the scenes for my clients so that their dream vacations are effortless. |
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| Leeanne
Locke Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 39 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 39 Fax: 617-492-3720 locke@tvlcoll.com I've been fortunate to have traveled to every continent and seen most wonders in this world. My most memorable trip was a camping safari to Africa. I reached a place most travelers never see. I was astounded at how the nature evolved right around me… |
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| Lesli
Gordon Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 33 Direct line: 617-497-8133 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 33 Fax: 617-492-3720 lsg@tvlcoll.com Getting people what they really need from their vacations is my favorite challenge. I often interview clients about their vision of how to spend a perfect day, not the place itself. Then I arrange everything that will give them what they're dreaming of. Often, it's not where they originally thought they wanted to go, but for the last 10 years, I've been batting 1.000 on picking "the perfect place for them," right down to the best room in the house. |
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Doherty Travel by Betty Doherty Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 64 Direct line: 617-497-8164 Toll-free: 888-923-9333 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 64 Fax: 617-492-3720 lindad@tvlcoll.com Since my mother owned a travel agency, I have been fortunate to experience all facets of the travel industry. Things are never dull. I especially enjoy discovering the perfect spot for clients' dream vacations, within their budget, leaving them with enough money to have their pictures developed. For me, bliss is lounging on the deck of a luxury cruise ship. But if your pleasure is to sail an icebreaker on the Arctic, I've got your ticket, too! |
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| Lisa Regis Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 15 Direct line: 617-497-8115 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 15 Fax: 617-492-3720 LisaS@tvlcoll.com Everyone deserves an escape! Maybe your favorite get-a-way is visiting big city art museums. For me, it's a warm destination and relaxing on the beach. Traveling is so exciting. I like the rush of it all…airports, planes, cruise ships, trains! Whether on vacation or working with clients, the relationships that I build along the way are the highlight of my job. I enjoy meeting new people and seeing exciting new places. |
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| M.J.
Kietzke Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 51 Direct line: 617-497-8151 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 51 Fax: 617-492-3720 mj@tvlcoll.com www.thetravelspecialists.biz As a leader in the responsible travel movement and founder of The Travel Specialists, I want travelers to make a positive difference when they travel. I also believe it's important to make a positive difference in your own community. My partner and I founded Eagle Eye Institute, a nonprofit environmental education organization that provides hands-on learning about the environment for underserved urban youth. |
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| Maryella
Blundo Dream Come True Travel Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 32 Direct line: 617-497-8132 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 32 Fax: 617-492-3720 mblundo@tvlcoll.com A veteran travel planner for over 20 years, I have traveled extensively and thrive on planning the perfect business trip or the exotic honeymoon of your dreams. I pay attention to detail and pride myself on finding the best fares, or matching your own fare creations, working with the internet as well as our airline computer system. I love matching wits with the internet! Working with The Travel Collaborative, I have the resources of a large agency to offer my clients and an invaluable support network that every agent desires. It’s a perfect match for me and my clients! |
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| Pauline
Rose Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 72 Direct line: 617-497-8172 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 72 Fax: 617-503-8372 prose@tvlcoll.com With 20 plus years in this crazy business, I've seen many changes and challenges, including the Internet. It's not the competitor you might think. There are many circumstances when a client needs and wants to talk to a travel expert. I am here to make your travel experience as pain-free and pleasurable as possible, whether you're traveling for business, a romantic honeymoon, a spa weekend with the girls or a family vacation. Personally, when it's time for me to get away, I head straight for the beach! |
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| Renate
Newmark Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 31 Direct line: 617-497-8131 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 31 Fax: 617-503-8331 renate@tvlcoll.com I consider myself an advocate for my clients. I have provided personalized services to corporate travelers for twenty-two years and I still thrive on the details — whether business, vacation, or family travel. I appreciate that my clients have an irreplaceable commodity — their time. I look forward to the opportunity to assist you worldwide. |
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| Robin Leggett Direct line: 617-497-8144 Direct fax: 617-503-8344 Toll-free: 800-370-7400. ext. 44 robin@tvlcoll.com Creating exceptional vacations and travel experiences for my clients is a true pleasure. With more than twenty years as a Leisure Travel Consultant, I have the knowledge and skill to fit the right pieces together for each client to make the perfect trip possible. I am a Bermuda Specialist and a Luxury Travel Specialist but I welcome the opportunity to work within any travel budget and take personal care of all of your travel needs. Just a sample of what’s out there for you... |
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| Robert McCoy Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 54 Direct line: 617-497-8154 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 54 Fax: 617-503-8354 Skype: robertm.tvlcoll iChat: robert.mccoy robertm@tvlcoll.com Doesnít it seem as if the pace of business only gets faster and faster? Corporate travel is no different. I used to be in your shoes traveling for business more than half the year on round-the-world odysseys. Hong Kong for breakfast, Tokyo for dinner anyone? Now I specialize in keeping up to your pace with effortless travel solutions, whether it be for a simple business trip or a complex multi-continent itinerary. I put the human-touch on your travel itinerary as if I were traveling with you ... looking at every detail from flights to car rentals to hotels. |
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| Rody Denise World Holidays Travel Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 22 Direct line: 617-497-8122 Toll-free: 800-358-7361 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 22 Fax: 617-503-8322 rody@tvlcoll.com Growing up as the daughter of an avid sailor on the Great Lakes, I developed a love for travel and adventure which, after taking a back seat to raising two active boys, resurfaced over 20 years ago when I began my career with World Holidays Travel. Adventure has been the keyword for me over the years as I explored many parts of the world including Western Europe, Greece, Turkey, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Ecuador, Mexico, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Cuba, Croatia and Slovenia as well as most of the U.S. When my clients ask, “Have you been there?” I can say “Yes!” and am able to design a travel adventure for them based on personal experiences. River trips and ranches, kayaking and cruises, sailing and skiing, spas and villas…I have done them all and I would love to help you design your next travel adventure! |
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| Rosanne
McGoldrick Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 81 Direct line: 617-497-8181 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 81 Fax: 617-503-8381 rmm@tvlcoll.com One of the most enjoyable aspects of working as a travel agent over the past 23 years has been sending a family with small children on their first trip to Disney. Ten years later, I'm sending those same kids off to college! |
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| Roy
Palmeri Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 45 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 45 Fax: 617-492-3720 roy@tvlcoll.com My recipe for the perfect travel experience? Take one roomy, first class window seat on a train in Europe, preferably Switzerland. Choose something luscious from the dining car and add a glass of local wine. Finally, order one beautiful, sunny day. Voilà! |
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| Scott
Nason Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 26 Direct line: 617-497-8126 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 26 Fax: 617-492-3720 scott@tvlcoll.com I've always been fascinated with airplanes and airports…I knew that I was meant to be in this industry. I remember the first trip I booked in March 1980 — Portland, ME to Syracuse, NY — and I remember thinking what a good job I did. To this day, I still get excited knowing that I contribute to making my client's business trip a success. The perfect vacation for me: A secluded beach for most of the day, some sightseeing, and a romantic sunset dinner, enjoying the "local flavor" at night, wherever I may be. |
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| Sharon
Sabbagh Aston Loyd Travel Phone: 617-969-8080 Direct line: 617-497-8193 Toll-free: 877-969-8080 Fax: 617-969-8737 astonloydtravel@comcast.net I've always loved traveling, and being the mother of four children makes me an expert when it comes to the needs and desires of traveling families. (Little did I know when I got my degree in psychology how it would prepare me for my daily work in the travel business!) Our affiliation with the Travel Collaborative now brings us the resources of a much larger agency while allowing us to keep our small-agency customer service approach. |
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| Shelley
Koch Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 29 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 29 Fax: 617-492-3720 triplets@tvlcoll.com I am privileged to work with very good people, most of whom I've known for more than 25 years. What I don't know from my own travel experience, mostly done with my kids in tow, I will no doubt find out from one of my co-workers. We have quite a variety of tastes and pocketbooks in this office. One trait we do share is a sense of humor…thank goodness! |
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McGonagle The Travel Specialists Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 51 Direct line: 617-497-8151 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 51 Fax: 617-492-3720 susan@tvlcoll.com www.thetravelspecialists.biz My favorite time to travel is the off-season. There are fewer crowds and it's the best time to explore without a schedule. After 18 years of working and traveling, I still love my work. Life is too short to stay home…. |
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| Susanne Leo Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 86 Cell: 617-257-1373 Direct line: 617-497-8186 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 86 Direct fax: 617-503-8386 SusanneL@tvlcoll.com "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do… Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain. I love to explore, dream and discover while traveling and to experience the culture, history and food of the places I go. I have a very long list of places I have yet to explore. I love helping people plan their travel and finding just the right fit for them. I also enjoy planning family reunions, destination weddings, honeymoons and group travel. I am Past President/ Advisor of the New England Caribbean Tourism Organization which promotes and supports charities in the Caribbean. I have a special passion to help and sustain the Caribbean Islands that we promote for travel. I am here to help turn your vacation dreams into dream vacations. Give me a call. I'd love to help. |
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| Suzanne Doherty Phone: 617-497-7400 ext 38 Direct line: 617-497-8138 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext 38 Fax: 617-503-8338 Doherty@tvlcoll.com In 1996, I left my old life behind when travel became my second career! The ensuing years have provided me with exciting and challenging times! I am fascinated by the unique demands of corporate travel. When I'm not planning a business trip for my clients, I long to be on the ocean or very close by. |
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| Thom
Mulhern Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 49 Direct line: 617-497-8149 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 49 Fax: 617-492-3720 tam@tvlcoll.com I see myself as part advisor, part concierge and part traveler. My favorite destinations include Australia, Ireland and Sicily. And if you're looking for a place that hasn't changed over the last millennium, the Serengeti. |
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| Tim Hennigan Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 34 Direct line: 617-497-8134 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 34 Fax: 617-492-3720 Direct fax: 617-503-8334 Tim@tvlcoll.com "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." —Mark Twain It takes courage to take the first step towards a dream, and helping clients get there is the most rewarding part of my job. As a member of the Travel Collaborative, I have years of collective experience and knowledge to offer as safe harbor, and I've made it a point to scout out a lot of the planet and make the connections that ensure that even in the middle of your discovery, friends are within easy reach. Every traveler reaches for something vital. It's hard enough to pursue a goal. Why go it alone? Catch the trade winds. Let me worry about the bowlines. |
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Loyd Travel Phone: 617-969-8080 Toll-free: 877-969-8080 Fax: 617-969-8737 astonloyd@comcast.net Aston Loyd Travel is a full-service agency known for our high level of personal service. We remain a small agency but have grown steadily since our inception in 1994. It has been especially satisfying to see most of our growth come through new client referrals from our existing corporate and leisure clients. And with each new booking we add to our knowledge of worldwide destinations and to our ability to best serve our clients! |
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| Buddy
Gorman Travel Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 40 Direct line: 617-497-8140 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 40 Fax: 617-497-3720 BuddyG@tvlcoll.com Travel by Buddy Gorman was founded in 2003 when I moved to The Travel Collaborative after 19 years in the travel business. As a part of this company, I can offer you all the travel services you can get anywhere. The personalized service and wealth of experience that you receive from me is enhanced by having a powerful group of agents and support behind me. I pride myself on the high level of service that I provide my customers and on my long term business relationships. If you need cost savings reports, recommendations on the best restaurant in Paris, a fast Business Class ticket to London or a the best price on a 5-day business trip to Dallas, I can do it and do it well. I travel, too. I understand the business of travel and know how to make trips work — no matter what the trip might encompass. I can be counted on to help you in a crisis or plan a celebration! |
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Come True Travel Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 32 Direct line: 617-497-8132 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 32 Fax: 617-492-3720 mblundo@tvlcoll.com Dream Come True Travel is a full service agency specializing in corporate and vacation travel. Today’s corporations need creative corporate planning, and that means using every resource available for finding the lowest fares for cost savings. We provide corporate reporting and tracking, a resource that is lacking with today’s online bookings. But, you also want the personal touch. We can provide that atmosphere for you. For vacation travel, I have traveled extensively in Hawaii and the South Pacific and have sought out private Caribbean Hideaways and exotic destinations for your honeymoons. As a single parent, with a 6 year old son, I research and assist families with first hand information on the best methods of traveling with young children. Attention to detail and finding the perfect fit for your vacation is my forté. The goal of Dream Come True Travel is to keep your travel budgets reasonable, provide the human touch, and manage your employees' business and vacation travel within the same organization. One stop shopping is what I prefer, don’t you? |
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Travel Center Phone: 617-497-8124 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 24 Fax: 617-492-3720 carr@tvlcoll.com The Travel Center specializes in international and domestic corporate travel arranging. Our staff is committed to providing our business travelers with the immediate, expert service necessary to maintain their busy schedules. We offer customized reports, detailed profiles and aggressive cost-saving techniques. And when it's time to take that much needed break, we have the resources and knowledge to assist with all of your vacation plans. |
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Travel Specialists www.thetravelspecialists.biz Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 51 617-497-8151 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 51 Fax: 617-492-3720 mj@tvlcoll.com or susan@tvlcoll.com The Travel Specialists is a full-service travel company whose mission is to promote understanding and cooperation among people through travel. M.J. Kietzke and Susan McGonagle are experts in international itineraries and work with consolidators to make sure you find the best value for your travel dollars. We publish an annual newsletter to help educate our clients about how to be more responsible travelers. |
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Cotton, General Manager Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 17 Direct line: 617-497-8117 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 17 Fax: 617-492-3720 cotton@tvlcoll.com Click those red shoes together! Watch the scarlet macaws sail over the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. Stroll by I.M. Pei's pyramid at the Louvre. Marvel at the Milky Way in the Outback. Travel is grand…. |
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Tang Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 77 Direct line: 617-497-8177 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 77 Fax: 617-492-3720 angela@tvlcoll.com I love to travel, especially with my family. Working at The Travel Collaborative, I have the added benefit of getting great advice from my co-workers in planning my vacations! |
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| Henry
Davis Business Development Phone: 978-526-4535 Fax: 978-526-9715 app.heruda@verizon.net I love working with companies and organizations to identify and solve their business travel needs. There are many opportunities today to realize considerable savings for your travel budget. On the personal side, I enjoy exploring the cosmopolitan capitals of the world — London, Hong Kong, Tokyo and New York, to name a few. Next stop — Shanghai! |
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| Jason Van Den Berghe Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 75 Direct line: 617-497-8175 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 75 Fax: 617-492-3720 JasonV@tvlcoll.com Beyond the visceral experience of discovery, the extraordinary effect of travel is intellectual — travel without spawns travel within. I love coming home with a fresh perspective. And I can always smuggle my new self through customs! |
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| Jillene
Smith Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 14 Direct line: 617-497-8114 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 14 Direct fax: 617-503-8314 Fax: 617-492-3720 Jillene@tvlcoll.com Throughout my 19 years in the travel industry I’ve had many interesting opportunities. Among the best: travel to Europe and to my favorite destination…the Caribbean. I've also escorted many groups — which was especially satisfying because I saw firsthand their appreciation for the hard work that goes into planning and operation. |
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| Kathryn
Kinder Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 19 Direct line: 617-497-8119 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 19 Fax: 617-492-3720 Direct fax: 617-503-8319 kinder@tvlcoll.com May is the best month to travel just about anywhere in the world. If you don't know where to go, go to Paris! |
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| Maria Zacharakis Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 95 Direct line: 617-497-8195 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 95 Fax: 617-492-3720 maria@tvlcoll.com I started with the company in 1996 with the intention of only staying temporarily (in between jobs) & here I am 9 years later! This is an incredible place to work! |
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| Megan McGoldrick Phone: 617-497-7400, ext. 13 Direct line: 617-497-8113 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 13 Fax: 617-503-8313 MeganM@tvlcoll.com I began working at The Travel Collaborative in March, 2006. As the youngest employee, this eclectic group of agents has taught me a lot about the importance of travel and exploration. Whether it's a tour of Ireland to explore my roots, a cruise to Bermuda to relax or a family trip to New York City at Christmastime, there are so many choices! I don't want to miss out on any and I can't wait to see where this job will take me next in the world! |
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| Renee Perry Phone: 617-497-8111 Toll-free: 800-370-7400, ext. 11 Fax: 617-492-3720 ReneeP@tvlcoll.com I haven't had a chance to travel much…yet. I've made some progress though. With an Irish/Italian/Portuguese heritage, I've been to England, Ireland and Italy on a family vacation. I especially liked Italy — the places I stayed, the food. Even the driving was exciting. Who knew that even the Vespas weave and pay no attention to the speed limits? I have a list of places I'd like to visit and that list has just gotten larger since I've been working at The Travel Collaborative. I organize the travel brochures here and now I know I have to add Tahiti to my list and stay in a thatched hut on stilts in the clear blue water. Looking at more brochures may be an expensive proposition. |
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Travel Agents
Ann Barassi
Ann Castucci
Barbara Forté
Barbara Zudeck
Buddy Gorman
Carol Pine
Catherine Carr
Cheryl Shevelin Myers
Chris Regan
David Reid O'Brien
Dianne Bonaccorsi
Dimitra Milas
Ed McCourt
Ellen Berrios
Donna Kavjian
Gail Strand
Gigi Pakradooni
Ginny Dorne
Joanne Grollman
Judy Oshansky
June Doliber
Kimber Leivi
Leeanne Locke
Lesli Gordon
Linda Doherty
Lisa Regis
M.J. Kietzke
Maryella Blundo
Pauline Rose
Renate Newmark
Robin Leggett
Robert McCoy
Rody Denise
Rosanne McGoldrick
Roy Palmeri
Scott Nason
Sharon Sabbagh
Shelley Koch
Susan McGonagle
Susanne Leo
Suzanne Doherty
Thom Mulhern
Tim Hennigan
Aston Loyd Travel
Dream Come True Travel
The Travel Center
The Travel Specialists
Administrative Staff
Betty Cotton, General Manager
Angela Tang
Henry Davis
Jason Van Den Berghe
Jillene Smith
Kathryn Kinder
Maria Zacharakis
Megan McGoldrick
Renee Perry
MAILING ADDRESS AND GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
The Travel Collaborative
120 Beacon Street
Somerville, MA 02143-4369 USA
Phone 617-497-7400
Toll-free 800-370-7400
Fax 617-492-3720
info@tvlcoll.com
From Downtown Boston
Take Storrow Drive West.
From the left lane, exit at the Longfellow Bridge to Cambridge/Kendall Square.
At the end of the ramp, turn right and cross the Longfellow Bridge to Cambridge.
As you come off the bridge, bear right on Broadway toward Kendall Square.
Just beyond Kendall Square, go through the traffic light and cross the train tracks, noting the raised pedestrian bridge that connects two office buildings.
Immediately after the pedestrian bridge, bear right (45 degrees) onto Hampshire Street.
Follow Hampshire Street as it passes through Inman Square.
At the Cambridge/Somerville city line, Hampshire Street becomes Beacon Street.
Continue along Beacon Street to the corner of Washington Street.
120 Beacon Street is the last building on the left before the Washington Street intersection, with a video store at the ground level.
Two-hour on-street parking is available on Beacon Street.
From the North/Route 93
Take Route 93 South to Exit 28, Sullivan Square/Charlestown.
Bear right on the long exit ramp.
At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto Broadway at the traffic light.
Stay to the right, and turn right at the first light (at Wesley's Bistro) onto Cambridge Street, which becomes Washington Street.
Take Washington Street for 2 to 3 miles, following the signs as the street jogs left and then right around Union Square.
As you approach the intersection of Beacon Street, watch for the Wine and Cheese Cask on the near right corner and Panini on the near left corner.
The Travel Collaborative is at 120 Beacon, the four-story red brick building on the far left corner of the intersection, with a video store at the ground level.
Two-hour on-street parking is available on Beacon Street.
From the West/Route 90
Take the Mass Pike/Route 90 to Exit #20, Allston/Brighton and Cambridge.
Follow the signs to Cambridge, which will take you to River Street.
Take River Street approximately 1 mile to Central Square, where it intersects with Massachusetts Avenue.
At the traffic light, proceed straight across Massachusetts Avenue; at this point River Street becomes Prospect Street.
Follow Prospect Street to the fourth light and turn left onto Hampshire Street at the Hess gas station.
Follow Hampshire Street as it passes through Inman Square.
At the Cambridge/Somerville city line, Hampshire Street becomes Beacon Street.
Continue along Beacon Street to the corner of Washington Street.
The Travel Collaborative is at 120 Beacon Street, the last building on the left before the Washington Street intersection, with a video store at the ground level.
Two-hour on-street parking is available on Beacon Street.
By Public Transit
- From Harvard Square or Sullivan Square, take Bus #86 to the corner of Washington and Beacon streets. (Or, from Harvard, stroll through Harvard Yard to Kirkland Street —which becomes Washington Street at the Somerville city line —and walk 7 blocks to the corner of Beacon).
- From Porter Square or Central Square, take Bus #83 to Washington
Street near the corner of Beacon.