Traveler, Travel Planner and Aviation Nerd!

My name is Mark Anderson and I am a travel advisor and a traveler. I also love planning travel almost as much as the actual traveling. I have been to nearly 60 countries on 4 continents (I need to get to Australia and Antarctica!).

Some of my best memories are the unexpected encounters we have when we travel, whether it's an unexpected connection with a guide, finding something so beautiful you can't believe it's real (I see you Taj Mahal) or finding the best ice cream in the world (it's in Buenos Aires).

I've loved traveling with friends and my nieces both received amazing trips for their high school graduation. But, I'm also a fan of traveling alone giving me a chance to connect with myself along with the world.

Luxury means different things to different people and that's perfectly ok with me. If you want to stay at an Aman resort with butler service and private experiences I'd love to book you to the Amanjiwo with exclusive sunrise access to the stunning Borobudur temple on Java.

Perhaps luxury for you means doing very little at the beach. The St. Regis Punta Mita in Mexico will spoil you!

Perhaps you like to mix a bit of beach with some jungle adventure. You could combine the Andaz Costa Rica on the beach and the Il Silencio resort and spa in the cloud forest for an amazing vacation. 

In Europe and Asia there are limitless opportunities to explore luxury your way. Just let me know what sounds exciting to you!

As a Virtuoso agent, I have access to special offers at some of the best hotels in the world. This can include updated rooms, free breakfast, and special credits for your stay. Many of these extras are exclusive to Virtuoso.

I've learned that traveling off the beaten path can bring greater joy as it pushes your comfort zone and helps you to truly experience something different and unique in the world. See the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India; Tiger's Nest in Bhutan; chimpanzees in Uganda or Iguazu Falls in Argentina. I've personally been to these places and would love to help you see them as well. 

Next on my bucket list are the silk road (Samarkand, Bukhara and Almaty), Petra in Jordan, the Egyptian pyramids and Greece. What's next on your bucket list?

Cruise through some of the most beautiful waterways in Europe, Egypt or the Mekong delta on some of the finest river ships available. Alternatively try a romantic transatlantic crossing or oceanic cruises all over the world.

I can book most any cruise line out there but I am certified on some of the world's best: Cunard, Princess, Seabourn, and Celebrity for Ocean cruises. Amawaterways, Avalon and Viking for River cruises. Or, if you want to try a kid free Virgin Voyage you can shake your phone anywhere on the ship and Champagne will magically appear!

Love traveling for free? Me too! I've been able to travel to many places "in the pointy part of the plane" for free. If you're interested in maximizing your credit card portfolio for free travel I'm happy to coordinate a trip that includes a mix of paid and points travel for you. Flying First and Business class is attainable with a little planning!

I can offer mileage consultation as a stand alone service or along with a booking a larger trip. I'm happy to work with you to meet your needs.