President

gene@centurytvl.com 

Gene began his adventure in the travel business in 1985 with the creation of Century Travel.  Over the years, the business has prospered and Century Travel has emerged as one of the leading and most successful agencies in the Southeast United States.

To be successful as a leading travel consultant in todays world, Gene believes that nothing beats personal experience.  His travels have taken him around the world. When traveling to new and exotic destinations, you will find Gene visiting and exploring quaint inns, luxurious hotels, and wonderful restaurants so that he can assist clients in creating their dream trips.

Gene has visited almost every continent on over 75 cruises with all the major luxury cruise lines.  He is a specialist at placing clients on the perfect ship to meet their expectations and desires.  He serves on several cruise lines advisory boards.

When he isn't cruising the world, you might find Gene biking in Europe, skiing in Colorado, hiking volcanos in Chile or scuba diving off the islands of Tahiti (one of his favorite dive sites).  He loves to host his friends on South African safaris - one of his favorite trips ever!

Gene has been honored to have been named one of Travel and Leisure's top 100 travel professionals - for the past 5 consecutive years.  He loves his job and he loves to assist his clients with "seeking life's pleasures"!

Vice President

peter@centurytvl.com 

Peter has always had a love of travel.  From his first trip abroad he realized what a wonderful life changing experience travel can be for those who embrace it.

Peter has sailed on over 80 luxury cruises throughout the world.  He knows the details that make each ship unique and he enjoys assisting clients in choosing the ship that best suites their lifestyle.  Peter's cruise experience has led to his appoinment to the advisory boards for several luxury cruise lines, as well as to the Virtuoso Cruise Committee.

First hand knowledge about properties all over the world allows Peter to tailor the trips for clients to ensure they are always experiencing the most enriching aspects of travel - wherever they go!   From bicycling trips through Eastern Europe, trekking in South America to diving in the Maldives, Peter knows where each client can create their perfect experience.  Combining exotic experiences with luxury travel is his forte!

Peter is passionate about travel and when asked about his favorite destination - the normal answer is the last place he visited! 

Manager/Partner

belinda@centurytvl.com 

Desiree began her career in the hospitality industry in 1989 working for the Ritz Carlton Buckhead in Atlanta.  She quickly moved into Central Reservations as a supervisor.  In 1994, she changed her focus and began working as a Travel Counselor for Thomas Cook Travel.  While at Thomas Cook, she was assigned to work as an onsite agent for Hewlett Packard.  

In 1996, Desiree joined Century Travel. She became the lead agent and main contact for the Georgia Tech Athletic Association.  She handles all of their individual travel, recruiting travel, and the team travel for the all the different sports teams at Georgia Tech.  Desiree not only works with Georgia Tech, but she has many other corporate accounts to keep her busy.  When not booking Georgia Tech or one of her corporate accounts, you might find Desiree helping one of her group management companies move their attendees to and from meetings they may host.   She has built close relationships with all of her travelers and she loves the variety of her business -  no two days are ever the same!

Desiree was promoted to Assistant Manager with Century Travel and she credits her success with her beginnings at the Ritz Carlton Company (How may I assist you??)   She feels that the Ritz Carlton has the best customer service training in the business and Desiree credits her former boss for the great foundation she developed for the excellent customer service she provides for her customers on a daily basis.

Corporate and Leisure Agent

jamie@centurytvl.com 

A native of Atlanta, Jamie has traveled avidly her whole life, including trips throughout the United States, the Caribbean and Western Europe. She has worked in the travel industry for 13 years, inspired by her love of travel and experiencing new places. Working as an independent travel consultant, Jamie strives to listen to each client’s unique needs, interests and travel dreams in order to orchestrate their desired trip, whether a physically active trip for an individual or couple, or an enjoyable  family-friendly vacation with children.  As the mother of a young daughter, Jamie has a unique understanding of the proper planning necessary for successful – and reduced-stress – traveling with children.

Group cruise and leisure specialist

dick@centurytvl.com 


Dick spent his early working career with the Honeywell Corporation traveling as a division sales manager.  Then in 1992 he took an early retirement to pursue his love for foreign travel which he started doing in 1975.  Over  these 30 years he has been to nearly every corner of the earth.

He works with groups as well as individuals sharing his vast knowledge  of our ever shrinking world.  While cruising is his first love he has taken groups on safari in Africa, to the diverse terrain of Australia & New Zealand, exploring Egypt, the Greek Islands, the Baltic and through out Asia.  Hong Kong is one of his favorite spots.

Dick's favorite location in Europe is Italy and he has spent a great deal of time traveling from Sicily to the Dolomite mountain ranges of the north and all the historic sites in between.
 

Fell free to contact Dick who will be happy to share his experience with you.

It was inevitable that Jessie's career path would lead her to the enticing world of luxury travel. As a result of her father's work in international banking, this California-born global nomad has experienced an international upbringing in exotic countries of Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Caribbean.

Jessie's entrée into luxury travel came by way of villa rentals and concierge services; summers in the south of France and winters in St. Barths. Although a France specialist at Century Travel, the world is her playground and she covers the globe with a certain savoir faire.

Jessie's love for France blossomed at an early age while vacationing in la belle France. French schooling in Casablanca further paved the way for travels to our favorite Mediterranean destinations; Spain, Cyprus, Greece, and Italy and other wondrous locations including Egypt, Kenya and Lebanon. Prior to moving to Atlanta in 1995, Jessie lived in London and France for 8 years. This proved an opportune time to explore the regions and gain first hand, in-depth knowledge that, unbeknownst to her at the time, serves her very well today. Her dog-eared Relais & Chateaux book and her Guide Michelin are a true testament to her love of exploration and discovery - of divine restaurants, villas and hotels très magnifique, wine expeditions and private art collections, to name a few.

Her ease with languages enables Jessie to communicate clients' requests directly with suppliers. The ability to offer authentic flavor coupled with a good understanding of her clients’ preferences has not only opened many doors, but proven to be the perfect combination in creating memorable trips for clients.

So, what are you waiting for? "I know the perfect place for you ....".

Active Travel Specialist; Caribbean; Italy, France & Exotic Independent Travel

Leisure Agent

chris@centurytvl.com 

Leisure Agent

elisabeth@centurytvl.com 

Elisabeth was born and raised in Southern Germany and is fluent in German. Always an adventurer, she began her travel career with American Express in Munich. Her first visit to California was soon followed by a permanent stay in the US.

Elisabeth returns to her native Germany several times a year and always includes visits to other European countries. This enables her to personally inspect hotels, restaurants, meet local tour guides, and discover new areas and activities to recommend to her clients.

She also travels extensively throughout the world, most recently to the Netherlands, Italy, Russia, Turkey, Argentina, Chile, and the Galapagos Islands. For the past five years Elisabeth has been selected as a hostess to represent Virtuoso on several Silversea, Seabourn, Radisson – Regent Seven Seas, and Crystal Cruises which have sailed to Tahiti, Scandinavia, Russia, and throughout the Mediterranean. These hostess opportunities not only afford her first hand knowledge of the individual cruise ships and excursions, but also offer her the detailed information needed to meet the high expectations of the affluent traveler.

Elisabeth’s main joy is working closely with her clients to plan extensive and personalized itineraries throughout the world. Whether she is working with an individual traveler, or a large group like the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s visit to Berlin, she takes even the smallest request into consideration.

Elisabeth has been a Travel Consultant for over 30 years, the last seven of those years with Century Travel. She is the Germany-Austria- Switzerland Specialist whose clients include The Consulate General of Germany, the Goethe Institut, Germany's Cultural Organization. Elisabeth was featured in the luxury Market Travel Magazine, is a Neiman Marcus Travel Consultant, and has been named by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of the best travel consultants in America for the past three years.

Leisure Agent

 
carlittell@aol.com

Carolyn Littell has been with Century Travel for over 10 years, specializing in adventure travel and cruises. She is a Certified Travel Counselor.

She feels life’s experiences are greatly enriched by traveling the world and gaining an understanding of different cultures, their history and lifestyle. Friendships can be formed around the world that are lasting and that becomes an added bonus!

“How my busy clients spend there vacation time is so important to them – they want to come back knowing they’ve learned something new and had some unique experiences.” Century Travel’s affiliation with Virtuoso provides the connections to make those unique experiences a reality.

“What better way to see the world than from the verandah of your cruise ship stateroom. There’s a cruise itinerary and ship for anywhere you’d like to go, whether alone, with a spouse or friend, or a family reunion. And the excellent lectures onboard prepare you for each stop along the way.”

Her personal love – adventure travel – has certainly led to unique experiences in the U.S. and abroad. A cattle drive at a dude ranch in Montana, heli-hiking in British Columbia, active adventure spas in Utah and Arizona, hiking and biking in the San Juan Islands, rafting the Salmon River and hiking in Tuscany to name a few.

Travel is Carolyn’s passion and she delights in helping clients plan a memorable trip. You can definitely benefit from her attention to detail.

Leisure Agent

susan@centurytvl.com 

Love of Travel – Nature or Nurture?

Susan believes that every human being has the genetic disposition to be curious about what’s out there – across the street or the country, on the other side of the river or the ocean. This is what propelled our forefathers to cross the vast oceans to settle America, to conquer the Appalachians and the overwhelming Rockies.

There’s a basic need to escape everyday life in search of knowledge about other people’s everyday lives. We also wonder – are the Great Wall, the Taj Mahal, the Pyramids at Giza as spectacular in person as we imagine?

How does the travel gene get amplified? One culprit – your travel agent. Susan would like to share her world with you. . . .

In Italy experience sensory overload of the best kind along the Amalfi coast. Positano hangs 1000 feet above the sea. Three centuries after its founding, Amalfi was a busy trading port until a violent storm and earthquake in 1343 dumped most of it into the sea. Nearby Ravello, a powerful medieval village, is today a treasure chest of art.

Capri? Magical. Mandatory. A floating Garden of Eden and the getaway for Roman Emperors to escape the heat of Roman summers. And don’t miss seeing where Tiberius made a sport of disposing of those who bored him. A moment in 79 AD was captured forever by Vesuvius’ ash and lava. As you gaze directly into the bedrooms, the baths, and the brothels of victims caught unaware, you might blush.

Goethe wrote “Sicily is the clue to everything.” There are certainly wonders to see and do in Italy’s historic outpost. The emperors and great leaders of the world all conquered Sicily at one time or another and all left their civilizations, culture and history – Romans, Greeks, Byzantines, Normans, Muslims. Even Hollywood stars have left their mark as well.

And then there’s glorious Venice. Byron swam in the Grand Canal – we don’t advise it. Instead explore canals, paintings by Canoletto, cross bridges, enjoy a cappuccino, peak into a secret garden of a villa on one of the many canals, glide in a gondola while a charming Venetian sings to you.

Don’t get Susan started on her favorite place – Austria where she has spent as many as 6 months at a time exploring every little nook and cranny of this magnificent country . . alphorns, cowbells, majestic Alps, warm happy people, good wine – the charm of Salzburg, the classic beauty of Vienna, the oom-pah bands of Innsbruck, the rolling green hills dotted with onion-domed steeples of the Salzkammergut. Can you taste the weiner schnitzel now.?

Susan is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with degrees in geography and English, so being a travel agent was an inevitable career path. Having been a luxury travel agent for the past 30 years, and operating and escorting group tours all over the world, she now concentrates on creating that magical travel experience for her individual clients creating memories to last a lifetime. Susan has seen and done it all. Ask her to share her world with you.

Corporate and Leisure Agent

beverly@centurytvl.com 

Leisure Agent

mrosenbloum@bellsouth.net 

Leisure Agent

claire@centurytvl.com

Claire believes that travel is the best opportunity we have to expand our horizons. Whether visiting a destination for the first time or returning to a well-loved place, each trip offers something new.

Claire has traveled extensively throughout Europe. She visits her beloved England and Scotland several times each year, but has also explored many other countries as well. Her travels have taken her to Belgium, Luxembourg, Iceland, France, Italy and Turkey. She has walked along the Great Wall of China, sailed down the Nile and cruised throughout the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.

Her love of travel is a lifelong affair and she enjoys sharing her enthusiasm with her clients. Claire specializes in planning unique luxury trips to England and Scotland, but enjoys planning trips to many other destinations as well.

Claire has been a travel consultant for 15 years---nearly 10 of those years with Century Travel. She is a Certified Travel Consultant and an Accredited Cruise Counselor. Claire has been named by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of the best travel consultants in America for three consecutive years.

 judy@centurytvl.com 

Global Luxury Travel Specialist for individuals, groups of friends or for multi-generation family travel. Hand tailored European travel to exotic travel experiences, including soft adventure, developing countries, villa rentals.

Leisure Agent

diane.wilkinson@earthlink.com 

Diane Wilkinson has been in the travel business since 1968 when she joined Pan Am as an international flight attendant. Having lived in Europe for several years, she knows it intimately, especially France and Italy. She loves sharing with her clients the all important details necessary for a great and highly customized trip - from the most scenic countryside drives and markets, to the best rooms to book in her favorite inns, to the best private guides.

Whether she’s planning a nearby getaway weekend, a theatre jaunt to New York, a week in Tuscany, an African Safari or sailing the Agean on her favorite cruise ship or a private sailing ship, Diane’s detailed knowledge and enthusiasm can turn any ordinary trip into an extraordinary experience. She’s an expert on restaurants, having studied at the Cordon Bleu in Paris. As a scuba diver, she knows islands from St. Barts to Fiji. And as a lover of ‘soft’ adventure, she has explored the world from Morocco and Botswana to Bhutan and Vietnam.

All Time Favorite Trips:

Asia: especially Bhutan, Laos, India

South America: especially: Peru, Galapagos, Chile’s Atacama desert

Every African trip – from Morocco to Botswana to Namibia!

European Villa Rentals with 3 generations of my family in Ireland, France, Spain

provider@inforamp.net 

provider@inforamp.net

Leisure Agent

sara@centurytvl.com 

youre.invited@sympatico.ca 

jenny@cruisediscounters.com 

bstutz@aol.com