Beginning her career as an outside travel consultant for a local Staten Island agency just before 9/11/2001, Valarie worked concurrently as an insurance broker for a large commercial brokerage firm which had been located in the World Trade Center. After relocating to the brokerage firm s Parsippany office while still working simultaneously as a travel consultant, she made the decision to open her own agency and did so in February 2005.

She worked concurrently for several years after that, and just recently (March 2008) left the insurance industry to commit 100% of her energies to her business. Given the economic climate, it was a very tough call, but she is certain that she made the right move.

Valarie holds the designation, CTA, Certified Travel Associate, a professional certification program in the travel industry. She has traveled extensively to parts East and West, including Hong Kong, Japan and Western Europe, North America, the Caribbean and Mexico. Cruising is also a special interest, having sailed on more than a half dozen ships.

Proud of her designation as a Hawaii Destination Specialist, Valarie has earned specialist titles with Vegas, Disney and Sandals/Beaches, just to name a few.

Acting as a host agency for other outside sales agents, she recruited and is currently providing mentorship to one of her clients who realized being a travel professional was in her blood .

Valarie is always up for a challenge and enjoys researching those locations she has not yet had the pleasure of experiencing for herself. She prides herself on continually educating herself through various venues such as seminars, webinars and online education, utilizing that knowledge to assist her clients needs. She is committed to service.

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