Specialties: Travel Styles: Art & Culture Adventure Cruise Family Groups Romantic Sun/Beach Wedding Travel Destinations: Africa Asia Caribbean Europe Mexico Middle East South Pacific Central America North America South America

Bio:

I am an industry veteran of over three decades. I worked for several airlines in many capacities before honing my skills as a vacation Travel Consultant.

My ideal client is one with a bucket list.

I am well-traveled and have experienced many styles of travel including luxury. My expertise lie in African safaris, luxury hiking and biking, river cruises, luxury cruises, coach tours and customized vacations. Over the years, I have worked with many families and I am at the service of my clients. I work strictly on a referral basis so my clients’ needs are of the utmost importance. I will take the time to listen to your wishes and assist in selecting the vacation that best suit your needs and budget.

When I am not working and traveling, I enjoy ballroom dancing, wellness, cooking and entertaining friends and family. My passion is all things travel, food, friends and loved ones. Combining all of these is a very satisfying and rewarding experience.

Specialists in the following:
Sandals Certified specialist, Abercrombie and Kent, Butterfield and Robinson, River Cruises, Kenya master specialist, Ensemble Hosted cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Oceania Cruises, Four Seasons hotels and resorts, Paul Gaugin Cruise Accredited Pearls Specialist - Tahiti and her islands.

MY TRIPS
Europe, Asia, Africa, Mexico, Caribbean, Australia, Mediterranean, United States and Canada, Brazil, French Polynesia: Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, South America, Thailand.

Memories of Oceania Vista.
My inaugural cruise aboard the Oceania Vista was nothing short of wonderful. Innovative ship design, "finest cuisine at sea", culinary centre, exquisite accommodation, this ship has it all.

Iconic Sicily! Surrounded by the Ionian and Mediterranean seas, medieval towns perched on top of mountains, sweeping views of the seas, Mt. Etna in the backdrop, Sicily is truly a gem. Ancient Roman and Greek ruins and world renowned tenor, Andrea Bocelli at the Greek Amphitheatre made for many unforgettable experiences.
"White Lotus" anyone?

Memories of my "amazing Thailand" adventure.
Thailand is a destination that is enriched in many ways.
- Sukhotai - Unesco world heritage site
- Adventure seekers - be a mahout for a day in Chiang Mai at Petara Elephant Conservation
- Beach lovers - choose your island
- Food enthusiasts - cooking school
- Exquisite hotels, wellness and spa
Above all, Thai nationals are creative, kind, warm and welcoming. Kap kun kap Thailand!

UPCOMING TRIPS

Azamara cruise - Immersive Spain Apr 2024
Eastern Canada - Maritimes - Sep 2024

Testimonials:

We had such awesome times on our recent adventures in Morocco, and our cruise with Princess to Italy, Montenegro and Greece, and all because of you!
You created a package for us that made our trip effortless and with that we didn’t have to worry about one thing. Our days were filled with exciting tours, fun dining and of course beautiful views surrounded us every moment. All of the hotels were perfect for us and within walking distance to some spectacular historical places.
It was definitely a worry free vacation and we can’t thank you enough for your efforts in putting a phenomenal package together for us.
Thank you again Akeela for your hard work in making this trip one of our best trips to date. You’re our number one travel agent, and would definitely recommend you to anyone who wants to travel.

Veronica K and Paul S

Akeela Raman has been our Travel Agent for more than 15 years. What sets her apart from the pack is that she is willing to work with a variety of Tour Providers (when asked) to customize our trips and design the itinerary we want, for the price we are willing to pay!

From packaged all-inclusive beach holidays and cruises, to customized private tours of Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, China, Iceland, India, Vietnam and Cambodia, she has arranged some amazing trips for us.
Akeela took the time to get to know our travel style and preferences. We consider ourselves fortunate to have her as our Travel Agent and would (and do) recommend her to others.

JJS Keller

Akeela Raman at Tier One travel has made my trip to Hawaii so memorable. We trusted her expertise and she guided us every step of the way. I was confident that my family was in good hands. Her service is above and beyond what I would have imagined. Akeela was able to rectify a problem involving the airline even before I was aware of it. I am going to refer Akeela to everyone I know.

Ophie D.

Thank you so much for arranging the best holiday we have ever had. Everything…thanks to you was perfect. All the transfers were seamless. The hotels beautiful. Orest and I are amazed at how busy it was in Florence. The people were everywhere. Our room there was so stunning, and right in the action so it was perfect. In Sorrento we did upgrade our room to one with a balcony, but the hotel itself was beautiful. Positano again…beautiful and so close to the beach. I hope we can work with you again in the future. You did a fabulous job.

Thanks Jill and Orest.

My wife and I wanted to get away somewhere warm for a winter vacation. I am the kind of person that likes to research various places on line, trying to find the best deal possible. I never really thought of using a travel agent but Akeela came highly recommended.

Akeela's services did not cost a penny more than booking the trip myself on a discount website, yet she offered suggestions, guidance and peace of mind. We were assured that there was someone back home available to assist us should something go wrong while we were out of country. Akeela is very professional and has a wealth of knowledge and experience. She really is an expert in the travel industry and I highly recommend Akeela when planning your next vacation.

Jamie L.

Just wanted to let you know we had an amazing trip! We so enjoyed seeing all the different animals on safari and the chance to learn about new cultures. It really was the trip of a lifetime!

The camps were excellent and we really enjoyed our guides at all the various locations. My husband commented how well everything went, considering there was a lot of logistics involved. I think we decided we enjoyed Little Machaba the best - the small size and the large number of animals made it really special.

I will certainly recommend you to any friends who want to take part in a safari. You did an excellent job planning it all out for us. Thank you again so very much for everything. You really did create a memorable experience for our family. Take care.

S.K.

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