As a Concierge Travel Planner, Niki offers personalized consultations to understand each client's unique preferences. She evaluates and recommends destinations tailored to their needs, manages every detail of the booking process, from securing accommodations and transportation to arranging activities. Niki meticulously organizes all logistics, ensuring seamless itineraries for stress-free vacations. With her extensive network of exclusive partnerships and affiliations, she is equipped to curate bespoke experiences uniquely tailored to your preferences, which might be unattainable through standard channels. Niki's commitment to excellence is bolstered by her proactive approach to staying informed—she personally explores destinations and resorts to keep abreast of changes and new features. Additionally, she stays updated through weekly webinars, trade shows, and industry news.

 

Niki's personal and professional journeys have spanned 36 countries, with Thailand, Turkey, and Kenya among her favorite international destinations. Her extensive experience with cruises, sparked by family vacations, enables her to recommend them as an ideal option for families seeking diverse and carefree travel experiences. Domestically, she has explored 30 U.S. states, with creating cherished memories in Hawaii and Alaska.

 

Before establishing Via Travel Service, Niki honed her skills with two of the largest travel agencies in the U.S., managing travel arrangements for notable clients such as RJ Reynolds Tobacco, major furniture industries in North Carolina, and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation in Chicago.

 

Niki is a proud member of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), the world's largest association of travel professionals, where she completed the Verified Travel Advisor program. She has also earned the Certified Travel Associate (CTA) designation from The Travel Institute, a prestigious certification that recognizes her comprehensive industry knowledge and commitment to the highest standards of professionalism. Niki is affiliated with Travel Experts, Inc., a member of the exclusive Virtuoso network.