Meet Our Staff

Esther Alvarez

Travel Consultant

Areas of Expertise: Caribbean | Europe | South America |

Born and raised in Venezuela, Esther began her travel career in 1980 at one of the most prestigious travel agencies in Caracas, Venezuela before relocating to Naples, Florida in 1993. Esther is very involved in the Spanish Community in Naples, writing in the D'Latinos Magazine and appearing on the D'Latino television show.

With Esther's vast knowledge of Venezuela, South America, the Caribbean and Spain, she can provide you with local history, language and customs to help you have a very memorable holiday. Esther is an expert in arranging custom itineraries to paradors in Spain, chateaus in France, and river cruises throughout Europe. Her favorite historic Parador is in Santiago de Compostela, "Hostal Los Reyes Catolicos", considered to be the oldest and most luxurious hotels in the world.

Click here to see the latest video clip from Esther's D'Latinos travel television segment.

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Linda Aubel

Travel Specialist

Areas of Expertise:

Starting off her career in the New York headquarters of 'Scandinavian Airlines', Linda was recruited to work with the sales and development team as a supervisor at 'Alitalia Airlines' and was there for 9 years.

Then, interested in starting her own company, she and a colleague started a motor coach and self-drive company of escorted tours through Europe. Their business grew extensively and included the accounts of a large Dutch tour operator, and the representations of several European airlines, operators, transportation and hotel companies.

Relocating to Naples, Fl. in 1988, Linda moved her business operations to southwest Florida. She graciously sold her flourishing business eight years later. After only a year of trying retirement, Linda was recruited by a well respected retail agency.

Linda has enjoyed traveling extensively through Europe, especially France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Germany, and the U.K. She has also journeyed through Switzerland, Austria and Greece.

Linda has cruised the Danube on riverboats including the Saone and Rhone in France, the Rhine and the Moselle in Germany.

Her many travels have taken her to Belgium, Holland, Russia and Uzbekistan and Ireland. She has traveled to Brazil and Argentina, as well as Central America, Mexico and many numerous islands in the Caribbean.

Linda has traveled through South Africa and experienced an East African safari. Linda has also visited Egypt and Israel, and toured Morocco.

Some of her most exciting and fun trips have been on numerous cruises they have planned on Holland America, Carnival, NCL and Royal Caribbean.

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Manfred Baehr

European Specialist

Areas of Expertise: Business Travel | Cruises | Europe | Europe - Central | Europe - Cruises | Europe - Western | Family | Luxury Cruises | Mediterranean | Sport |

Manfred's career has encompassed a combination of wonderful travel agencies, tour operators and airlines. He has traveled very extensively throughout the world, and has specialized in planning tours and vacations to nearly every country in Europe. Manfred's clients value his expertise, wealth of insider information and numerous industry resources.

Manfred's greatest skill is creating individual and group custom itineraries. Born and raised just north of Frankfurt, Germany, Manfred has traveled extensively throughout the world. He has skillfully executed travel for groups of 50 to 1800 including pharmaceutical and healthcare conferences, sporting and musical events with particular attention to important details.

Manfred can plan your tour of Germany, Spain, France, Italy or England. Allow him to help you plan a glorious drive through the beautiful countryside of Ireland, Norway or Poland. Leisurely cruise the Rhine, the Moselle, the Danube, the Rhone, the Volga, or the Norway coast. Visit Europe's historical cities of London, Paris, Rome, Florence or Prague. Manfred, with his valuable resources, knowledge and passion for arranging custom European packages, will help you to see, feel and experience the world at its best!

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Diane Becker

Cruise Specialist

Areas of Expertise: Bahamas | Caribbean | Cruises | Cruises - Canada | Europe - Cruises |

For over 25 years, Diane has been selling and delivering specialized cruises to a wide variety of upscale travel destinations. She will put together a collection of worldwide destinations customized to enhance your travel experience.

Diane takes pride in having cruised to The Mediterranean, The Mexican Riviera, Canada, New England, and the Panama Canal. Also, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the beautiful eastern, western and the southern caribbean islands.

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Karen Berger

Senior Travel Specialist

Areas of Expertise: Adventure | Africa | Alaska | Australia | Caribbean | Central America | Cruises | Europe | Groups | New Zealand | South America |

Karen has been in the travel industry for over 30 years, providing travel arrangements for both leisure and business clients. She has visited 6 continents and traveled to more than 30 different countries. She is an expert at planning customized personal travel around the world. She previously owned her own travel agency, and managed other agencies throughout her career. With Karen's experience and attention to detail, she delivers the trip of a lifetime, time and time again! When not traveling, she enjoys Florida and its wonderful nature, kayaking and camping or just staying in Naples enjoying her family and granddaughter.

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Kathy Borelli

Agency Concierge / Trade Show Coordinator

Areas of Expertise: Bermuda |

Kathy oversees the daily operations at the front desk to assure that clients are given the highest degree of service possible, while providing a professional company image.

She serves as liaison to support outside and traveling sales agents. She is also responsible for scheduling vendor presentations for staff training.

Kathy brings her design background to "Preferred Travel" as their creative tradeshow coordinator. Working with many vendors, she supports them in creating a wonderful presentation at show. She is also a Bermuda Dept. of Tourism specialist who knows and loves the island from her many travels there.

Kathy has sailed aboard 'Crystal Cruises' to Rome, Portofino, Florence, Mykonos, Athens, Nice and Monte Carlo. She has experienced the best of California with 'Insight Vacations' including beautiful Napa Valley. She has also traveled to Aruba, Hawaii, Jamaica, Canada, and the Cayman Islands.

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