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Take Your Trip from Enjoyable to Extraordinary!
Leslie creates fresh ways to discover a country’s most popular sites (who can say no to drinks with a sunset view overlooking the Mediterranean?) and get clients excited about less-visited destinations. Top on her list are some of the ancient castles and water falls in the south of Lebanon: the ancient Crusader Castle, Beaufort Castle, city of Nabatieh, and the mountainous oasis of the waterfalls of Baakline in the Shouf district.
When it comes to traveling in the Middle East, Leslie will be the first to tell you that they all share something in common where meal time, music through song/dance, knowledge and stories are shared, from visiting the red sands of Wadi Rum sipping tea with the bedouins as the sun sets on the horizon in Jordan to riding a camel over the sand dunes of Qatar making your way to the coast with the tastes of a traditional Qatari dinner in a Bedouin tent… have you ever tasted camel by the way?
Not Just a Middle East Specialist,
Leslie plans unique and extravagant trips where cultural experiences introduce travelers to local customs, history and traditions. On a two week journey to Malaysia expect to see the clearest waters on Perhentian Island and learning about how to protect its’ diverse sea life and reefs by staying at the Alunan Eco Resort. Enjoy the evening on the shore gazing at the night sky above and partaking in the exciting fire dance show. Excitement follows wherever she goes she’s arranged private trips across Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, France, Monaco and Malaysia to name a few!
Additional Specialties: Tailor made VIP travel experiences, Adventure and Multigenerational Travel
Language(s) Spoken: English and basic Arabic
Safety Certifications + Training: American Red Cross: Adult, Child and Baby AED/CPR and First Aid
She goes just about everywhere!
Top 3 Questions
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I hear this all the time from folks, honestly I feel so alive and safe when I travel to a new place. People are the same wherever you are in the world. Give them your time and respect and they will do th same for you.
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Outside of North America…. Lebanon. I’m half Lebanese so after college I decided to travel there and learn more about my roots. I literally kept a sketch book at my side because I didn’t know the language. I’d sketch the object, use sign language (my own that is) then phonetically sound out the words they were saying. Talk about a crazy adventure, but well worth it!
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Oh, where do I even begin? The food, music, language, hospitality, the simplicity of life and meeting new people, learning about their culture and history. It’s all so fascinating to me and I want to share that experience with you!
that everyone seems to want to know.
Creating Lasting Memories
DREAM, CREATE + GO