In 1987 I earned my CTC certification; this certification can be likened to a Masters Degree program for Travel Consultants. As part of my never-ending quest to acquire knowledge, in 2012 I completed Imperial Tours China Expert Certification Program. Most of my clients have booked repeat business with me for many years; whether it be for an Upscale Active Vacation, High-End Resort or Spa stay, Educational, Culinary, Romantic or Multi-Generational Family travel; Exotic or Familiar destinations are areas in my wheelhouse.
I have orchestrated both family and private group travel to China with Imperial Tours. My most discerning clientele have found Imperial Tours travel programs a perfect fit for their taste for personalized service, customization and luxury experiential travel. As an award-winning photographer, I love to travel to beautiful, interesting and colorful destinations. Some of my favorite travels have taken me to East & Southern Africa, Thailand, Italy, France and Prague, all great subjects for photo-enthusiasts.
I have just returned from a long-awaited visit to China with Imperial Tours where I was able to ascend to photo-heaven! We visited Beijing (Great Wall), Xi’an (Terra Cotta Warriors), Hangzhou (West Lake), Shanghai (The Bund) and Chengdu (Pandas!) and each provided a unique perspective on China and her ever changing culture and economy. It is a most exciting time to go and visit and enjoy the fabulous cuisine, luxury accommodations, fun shopping and rich historical experiences. It would be my great pleasure to assist you with crafting your Imperial Tours journey.
Founded in 1984, PROTRAVEL INTERNATIONAL INC. is a full service dynamic retail travel company. It is an art and a skill to plan a trip specifically suited to the traveler. Perfection reigns when a PROTRAVEL agent fashions every detail of an individualized travel experience. They not only plan and execute the trip but act as your private concierge arranging everything from dinners to bungee jumping.
Linda Silver is the Travel Stylist… your personal concierge to the world. Are you truly passionate about how you travel? Do you want to live like the locals and dine like royalty? Would you like to perfect the art of getting lost deliberately? A Virtuoso specialist, Linda Silver is the Travel Stylist. An accomplished and passionate explorer, Linda has experienced the very best in world travel for over 20 years, and over 3 million miles around the globe, bringing the same passion and experience to special clients. Travel agents are planners… Linda Silver is a Traveler.
If it's true that one should follow their passion with regards to their profession, I feel I've truly succeeded at that. I have been to six of the seven continents (save Antarctica). My first-hand knowledge is the best asset I can offer my clients. Wherever your travels take you, allow me to plan it all from start to finish. I look at my clients' trips through my own travel eyes; as if I were taking the trip. Do I want my own trip to be perfect? You bet I do! It's a matter of professional pride to go over and above what clients might expect from a professional travel consultant.
Traveling isn't only my job, it is also my passion. I have been to 22 countries in the last 8 years and love to share what I have learned. I customize and create unique experiences and memorable journeys, especially with clients interested in adventure and luxury travel.
My love of China began 10 years ago with my first trip to this exciting and exotic country with Imperial Tours. Of course China has greatly evolved in these last 10 years as a major tour destination and Imperial Tours has evolved as well. I have wonderful memories of a beautiful luncheon on top of a quiet section of the Great Wall. Picture a lovely banquet with rose pedals on the floor, red roses in vases on linen table cloths. This is an example of Imperial Tours attention to details. The restaurants we enjoyed were to die for, the shopping was unique going to very high end by appointment only boutiques and the sights and guides in China were spectacular. No cookie cutter tours here. I have been a travel agent for 24 years, over 12 years at Altour and am currently an American Experss China Insider Specialist as well as an Imperial Tours Expert so I am well qualified to prepare a fabulous trip of a lifetime for you to China and beyond. Don't Wait – Please call or email me today so we can begin planning your very unique and exotic trip to China.
If you value on the ground, been there, done that, experience from your tavel planning professional — I have visited over 50 countries and over 340 cities/historical sites in over 45 years traveling the world — from youth hostels in Europe to Michelin 3 star inns and restaurants to 5 star hotels in Paris, Rome and Florence, private cooking classes in France and Italy, Luxury Ocean Cruising, and Family Cruises, — African Safaris and Galapagos Island Adventures – Central and South American cities and Aztec/Toltec ruins in Tikal, Copan and the Valley of the Moon, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley in Peru — Wellness Resorts and all inclusive multi-generation family holidays, Scandinavia and SE Asia — I am a China Expert, and I also know where to relax and restore in Hawaii and Tahiti. With input from my 5 adult children, their partners and my 10 grandchildren, and with my prior career as a physician and surgeon, I offer the experience, and the focus, to assist my clients in making their very best travel decisions. It would be my pleasure to share my knowledge and experience with you as we plan your next travel adventure together.
We have worked with and traveled with Imperial Tours in China. We are pleased to meet your individual custom travel requirements, family or group arrangements on luxury experiences to China & elsewhere throughout Asia. We can offer preferred rates on business and first class air transportation.
