Credentials & Recognition
Affiliations you can verify. Designations that took work.
Anyone can call themselves a travel advisor. These are the things that mean something in this industry.
Affiliations & Status
Virtuoso
DPP Travel is a member of the Virtuoso network (as a member of Gifted Travel Network), an invitation-only affiliation of the world's leading luxury travel agencies. It gives my clients room upgrades, credits, amenities and on-the-ground access that can't be booked directly.
Verified Travel Advisor (VTA)
Designation earned through ASTA, the American Society of Travel Advisors. It's a professional standard, not a weekend course.
Million-Dollar Agency
DPP Travel reached Million-Dollar Agency status in 2024 and has held it every year since.
Recognition
Lowcountry's Best 2026
Gold Winner, Travel Agency
DPP Travel was named the Gold winner in the Travel Agency category for The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette's Lowcountry's Best 2026 awards. Gold is the highest category winner.
Specializations
European Destination Specialist
Formal specialization in European travel.
Africa Focused
Safari and Africa planning as a core specialty.
Certified Cruise Specialist
River and ocean cruise expertise.
Hawaii Specialist
Islands, resorts and inter-island logistics.