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 | Heather Costello
Email: heather@finevoyages.com
Expert Bio
A veteran of 17 years with Cruise Masters / Concierge Travel advisors, Heather completed the training and testing to become a Certified Travel Agent. During a brief stint working for Nike's corporate travel division, Heather inspected hotels in Hong Kong as well as at a number of locations in the United States.
Heather managers our staff and interfaces with many of our suppliers. Through her endeavors, you often receive extra benefits that come from her negotiations and relationships.
Heather has negotiated, worked with and hosted large groups (over 500 guests), our Signature Journeys (under 20 guests) and thrives on creating travel arrangements that bring you wonderful experiences. During her free time, Heather enjoys cooking, entertaining and her new baby.
My Recent Trips
Heather has traveled throughout the world including Hong Kong, Mexico, Bermuda, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal as well as throughout the Aegean and Scandinavia. She plans travels to Hawaii this spring.
|  | Angie Aguilar Pease
Email: angie@finevoyages.com
Interests & Specialties
Angie particular enjoys the culture and beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula as well as Mexico's Mayan Riviera, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta and Baja California.
Angie is passionate as well about travel in South Africa, whether its exploring the cities or experience the regions's magnificent wildlife up close on safari.
Angie is justifiably proud of her amazing photography that brings Africa's wildlife and natural beauty to life. During her free time Angie likes to prepare great tamales, work on her photography, read and, of course, travel.
Expert Bio
During her six years with Cruise Masters / Concierge Travel Advisors, Angie has become a world class travel advisor. She has created wonderful travels for her travelers on countless cruises, African safaris, archeological visits to the Yucatan, extended travel through South America, round-the-world adventures by private jet, helicopter flights over Sicily and much more.
Raised in southern Arizona, Angie has trveled through Mexico for more than 20 years. Based upon her studies, extensive testing and travel experience, the Travel Institute recently named her as a Certified Destination Specialist for Mexico. In addition the Mexico Tourist Board recently named her to their elite 16-member team of professional travel consultants -- a great honor.
Recently Angie spent considerable time exploring beatiful Cape Town (South Africa) follwed by inspection of several 5-star safari camps. She remains brimming with passion for Africa, its people and the safari experience.
My Recent Trips
In addtion to extensive travel in Mexico, Angie has cruised on a number of occasions and has inspected a number of ships. Also Angie has enjoyed great travels in South Africa, Alaska and Canada. She plans to travel throughout Europe in 2010.
|  | Nanette Padero
Email: nanette@finevoyages.com
Expert Bio
Raised in Idaho, Nanette began her travel career with Cruise Masters/Concierge Travel Advisors in 1995. She soon emerged as one of our most popular travel specialists based upon her knowledge and the personal care she devotes to each traveler.
Nanette has hosted groups in Alaska and throughout the Aegean. She (together with her husband) has received warm accolades for their role as hosts for our exclusive Signature Journeys.
Based upon her experience and testing, Nanette has earned industry status as a Certified Travel Agent.
My Recent Trips
Nanette has cruised extensively on Holland America, Princess Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Regent Seven Seas and Cunard. She particular enjoys the Mediterranean and the Aegean countries. She and her family visit Hawaii regularly.
|  | Paul Niskanen
Email: pauln@finevoyages.com
Interests & Specialties
Safari travel in Southern and East Africa
Insider experiences not available to the traveling public
European cruise ports of call -- has visited most ports, some of them many times
River cruising in Europe -- has cruised on most river systems
Scandinavia, St. Petersburg and the Baltic ports
South American cruise destinations
Group travel
Expert Bio
Planning travel for individuals and groups since 1973
My Recent Trips
Oct 2009 Organized Signature Journey in Jordan and Egypt including Petra, Amnan, Cairo and Nile
Sep 2009 Organized cruise on Seabourn around Southern Italy to Croatia, Slovenia and Venice
July 2009 Organized Grand Family cruise on Royal Caribbean to the Western Caribbean
Jun 2009 Organized Signature Journey to Switzerland and a Rhine cruise from Basel to Amsterdam
Jun 2009 Visit to Brussels and London
May 2009 Organized convention group cruise for 750 participants to Alaska on Holland America
Oct 2008 Organized Signature Journey cruise from Singapore to Bali and around Australia to Sydney
Aug 2008 Organized Signature Journey cruise through the Baltic to Scandinavia and St. Petersburg
Jul 2008 Organized Grand Family safari to Cape Town and South African game camps
Jun 2008 Organized Signature Journey to Burgundy and Provence, France with luxury villa
Mar 2008 Organized Signature Journey to Costa Rica and cruise through the Panama Canal
|  | Christine Niskanen
Email: christine@finevoyages.com
Interests & Specialties
Family travel
Special interest travel with insider experiences
Spa travel
African safaris
India and China
Luxury travel in international destinations
My Recent Trips
Oct 2009 Organized Signature Journey in Jordan and Egypt including Petra, Amnan, Cairo and Nile
Sep 2009 Organized cruise on Seabourn around Southern Italy to Croatia, Slovenia and Venice
July 2009 Organized Grand Family cruise on Royal Caribbean to the Western Caribbean
Jun 2009 Organized Signature Journey to Switzerland and a Rhine cruise from Basel to Amsterdam
May 2009 Organized convention group cruise for 750 participants to Alaska on Holland America
Oct 2008 Organized Signature Journey cruise from Singapore to Bali and around Australia to Sydney
Sep 2008 Organized group visit to Miravel Spa
Aug 2008 Organized Signature Journey cruise through the Baltic to Scandinavia and St. Petersburg
Jul 2008 Organized Grand Family safari to Cape Town and South African game camps
Jun 2008 Organized Signature Journey to Burgundy and Provence, France with luxury villa
Apr 2008 Organized special value cruise from San Diego through the Hawaian Islands to Vancouver, BC
Mar 2008 Organized Signature Journey to Costa Rica and cruise through the Panama Canal
Feb 2008 Organized Signature Journey cruise from Hong Kong to Kobe, Japan
|  | Emily Wilson
Email: emily@finevoyages.com
Expert Bio
Raised in Salem, OR, Emily came to Cruise Masters/Concierge Travel Advisors with over 5 years of customer service experience and a variety of personal travel adventures.
Growing up, Emily took many trips with her family to Canada, Hawaii, London and Germany. As a student at University of Portland, Emily spent 6 months living abroad in Milan, Italy. During this amazing experience she also spent time visiting Paris, Greece, Amsterdam and other destinations throughout Italy. While in Milan, Emily loved to visit the city’s magnificent cathedral, the Duomo, in the center of the city to visit her favorite gelateria and to see all the famous Italian designers’ shops and homes. This even included a special “field trip” planned by an Italian professor to the Armani Café!
Before coming to Cruise Masters/Concierge Travel Advisors, Emily worked for Nordstrom as a sales associate where she learned the importance of creating great relationships and providing excellent customer service. In her free time Emily loves to shop, travel, entertain friends, and visit family.
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