Your Travel Advisors
Meet Marnie Williamson
"Very pleasant and extremely effective. I recommend Marnie highly as a Travel Advisor." - Bob C.
The travel bug "infected" Marnie after exploring Europe while studying abroad in Geneva, Switzerland. Since then, Marnie has traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad during her husband's career on the PGA Tour. Marnie’s favorite destinations include the Bahamas, Hawaii, Switzerland, Italy, and Africa.
She is passionate about presenting clients with exciting travel opportunities to check off their bucket list or introducing them to places they've never dreamed of with exclusive benefits that make for an extraordinary experience. When curating a trip for her clients, Marnie listens carefully to discover their needs and desires, and then creates a custom itinerary. Her goal is to exceed her clients' expectations and turn their trip into a memorable experience. Marnie firmly believes that travel is an investment in yourself and much more than the "seeing of sights"; rather it is about creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Her specialties include multi-generational family travel, cruises, honeymoons, family safaris, beach getaways and, of course, golf journeys and deep sea/fly fishing trips.
In her free time, Marnie enjoys spending time with her three children and her husband and is always up for an adventure! She also love’s to fly fish and play golf.
Meet Polly McManus Bade
"Working with Polly is so effortless and it just gets faster and easier every time we work with her. We feel she understands our needs and preferences and we really trust her recommendations. She is thoughtful about the little things that end up making the experience better than expected. We really can’t imagine ever booking without her.” - Bridget W
Polly started working in travel as a way to pursue her passion for helping plan and execute travel dreams. After working in the field of finance for a decade while helping plan her friends' trips and dishing out travel advice on the side, Polly decided to turn her travel obsession into a career.
She believes that travel is all about self-discovery and finding new ways to inspire and to be inspired. Polly meticulously crafts each individual itinerary with YOU in mind because just as no two people are alike, neither are two vacations. With great organizational skills and an eye for detail, Polly will ensure that no aspect is overlooked when planning your trip.
Her specialties include multi-generational family travel, cruises, honeymoons, family safaris, beach getaways and more.
In her free time, Polly loves injecting her adventurous spirit into family time with her husband and children. She also loves a healthy lifestyle and is always on the lookout for new things to do and explore.
Meet Ellie Connell
Ellie's passion for travel ignited at a young age, fueled by a desire for adventure. Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri she yearned to explore the world beyond her familiar surroundings. Her love for travel wasn't just about visiting new places; it was about immersing herself fully in each destination, appreciating the nuances of different cultures and savoring unique experiences. Ellie approaches each adventure with curiosity and wonder.
Travel became more than a hobby for Ellie—it was a means of personal growth, self-discovery, and forging connections with people from all walks of life. Ellie's expertise extends beyond her personal travels; she is also a detail-oriented travel advisor who excels at bringing bucket-list dream vacations to life. With a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for crafting unforgettable experiences, Ellie is adept at tailoring itineraries to suit her clients' unique preferences and desires.
Whether it's a luxury escape to a tropical paradise, an adventure-packed journey through rugged landscapes, or a cultural immersion in vibrant cities, Ellie's wealth of knowledge and attention to detail ensure that every aspect of the trip is carefully curated to exceed expectations.
As a seasoned traveler herself, Ellie understands the importance of seamless logistics, immersive experiences, and personalized touches that elevate a trip from ordinary to extraordinary. With Ellie as your guide, you can trust that your dream vacation will be meticulously planned and flawlessly executed, leaving you free to relax, explore, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Why use a travel advisor?
It’s simple. You juggle the world in your every day and sometimes balls can drop. But for your vacations be it here or abroad, be it a spa weekend or safari, it’s a lot harder to pick the balls back up on your own. You need a partner to get the best of what’s out there and to make sure it goes according to plan.
We have connections. We have partners. We make a difference.
As Virtuoso travel advisors we have access to amazing deals you can’t get on your own and have partnership benefits that pay dividends daily on your trips.
We travel. We tour. We plan.
Many times we will have first hand experience wherever you are going. And if we don’t, it will come highly recommended by our global network.
We craft. We tailor. We deliver.
It starts by listening and tapping into the way you want to feel on that particular vacation; be it romantic, business or family. As your needs and desires evolve we will bring new ideas that help you take advantage of who you are constantly becoming.
We connect. We troubleshoot. We fix.
We try to take the challenges out of traveling, but with so many details and interactions, things can sometime go wrong. That is where advocacy comes in. We are on call 24/7 to make sure when you are on your trip – you are taken care of.