Accreditations
You bring the vision.
We’ll bring the Connections.
It's not just what you know, It's who you know
When a trip unfolds beautifully, with doors that open a little wider, a local contact who treats you like a friend of a friend, and the small touches and insider access that turn a good stay into a memorable one, you feel the difference.
Behind every Epic Sands Travel journey is a foundation most travelers never see: recognition earned among my peers, the backing of our respected host agency, our membership in the consortia that quietly open doors, and a circle of partners we trust to care for you the way we would ourselves.
What you can't book online is a network, and that's exactly what we bring to your journey.
Anyone can book a hotel online.
This page is where you'll meet them. Because choosing the right advisor isn't only about finding someone who knows the world's most beautiful places. It's about finding someone those places know right back.
Every partner you'll find here has been personally vetted and handpicked, chosen because we trust them to care for you the way we would ourselves: with genuine service, meaningful access, thoughtful amenities, and a true sense of place.
Travel Leaders Network
Travel Leaders Network is one of the most respected travel organizations in North America, a powerful consortium representing thousands of advisors and relationships with the world's finest travel suppliers. Epic Sands Travel is proudly affiliated with Travel Leaders Network through my host agency, WorldVia, and that connection is one of the most meaningful advantages we bring to your journey.
Through their SELECT/Internova Hotels & Resorts program, we can welcome you into a curated collection of more than 1,600 of the world's most distinguished hotels and resorts, where exclusive amenities await guests who arrive as my clients.
These are the kinds of added touches you simply don't receive booking on your own. They're reserved for travelers who plan through a member advisor, which means the moment you work with us, the door to them opens.
WorldVia Travel Network
Epic Sands Travel is a member of the host agency WorldVia Travel Network, a respected, U.S.-based network that has spent more than 25 years supporting independent travel advisors.
Through WorldVia, I'm connected to leading industry organizations including Travel Leaders Network, ASTA, and CLIA, along with a carefully built roster of preferred suppliers spanning luxury hotels, luxury river cruise lines, tour operators, and more, all of which my clients gain access to through our partnership. Because of WorldVia's longstanding, well-established relationships with these suppliers, our clients are positioned for added care and attention, and if anything needs sorting out along the way, those connections mean it's handled quickly. Every supplier in the network is thoughtfully vetted and held to a high standard of consistent client satisfaction, so the partners we bring to your journey are ones we can trust.
Multi-year winner of The Monarch Agency of Excellence: A Recognition of Excellence in Travel Planning
A Multi-Year Award-Winning Travel Business
We're honored to be a multi-year recipient of the Monarch Agency of Excellence award from WorldVia Travel Network: one of only 30 agencies recognized annually across the entire Network of over 6,000 advisors.
This recognition celebrates travel advisors and agencies that demonstrate outstanding excellence across sales performance, high levels of customer service, community engagement, advanced technology adoption, and a genuine commitment to elevating the travel industry. For us, it's more than an accolade: it's a reflection of what we promise to you every single day.
Reliability:
Multi-year recognition demonstrates consistency. We don't just have great years; we sustain excellence. When you entrust us with planning your vacation, you're working with advisors who've proven their dedication to helping busy professionals, families, and couples travel with confidence and ease.
What This Means for You
When you work with our award-winning travel agency, you're partnering with advisors who are invested in continuous growth and innovation. Here's how that translates to your travel experience:
Community & Collaboration:
Monarch recognition acknowledges our active participation within the travel advisor community. This means we're constantly learning from peers, sharing best practices, and building relationships with top suppliers: all of which benefit you through better rates, insider knowledge, and priority service.
Advanced Tools to make travel easier:
We leverage cutting-edge technology and industry programs to streamline your planning process, access exclusive supplier relationships, and secure benefits you won't find booking on your own. Your travel is smoother, smarter, and more personalized because we invest in the best resources available.
Expert Knowledge & Growth:
We are constantly attending live trainings, partner updates, product advancements, and receiving real-time feedback from trusted supplier partners in destination. This keeps our guidance current and deeply informed. It also gives us access to preferred contacts, insider resources, and proven best practices across the industry, so our clients benefit from expert knowledge that goes far beyond what they could find on their own.
Accreditations & Memberships
Destination Specialist Certifications
Italy National Tourist Board, Italy Specialist
Greece Tourism Board, Greece Specialist
Switzerland Travel Expert Certified
German National Tourist Board Certified
Turismo de Portugal, Portugal Specialist (including the Algarve) Spain Specialist Program Certified
Visit Iceland, Iceland Specialist
Visit Scotland Academy, Scotland Specialist
Tourism Ireland Certified
Atout France “France Connaisseur” certified
River cruise certifications & Brand Partnerships
- AmaWaterways
- Avalon Waterways
- Viking
- Scenic
- Tauck
- Uniworld
- Riverside
Delta Airlines
Delta is my airline of choice, and living in the Delta hub of Atlanta, Georgia near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, I know it inside and out.
From the smartest Delta routings to making the most of your SkyMiles and growing your Medallion status. The loyalty side is its own art, and it's one I love helping clients master, so the way you travel keeps rewarding you trip after trip.
Whether you fly Delta or have another favorite airline, I can help you work with all major carriers to make sure getting there feel as effortless as where you're going.
