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Ms. Deirdre Swinson, VTA
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Enlighten Excursions
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Enlighten Excursions
8403 Colesville Rd Ste 1100
Silver Spring, MD 20910-6346
UNITED STATES
301-384-1519
ds@enlightenexcursions.com
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Travel Specialization
Adventure Travel, All Inclusive, Beach Vacations, Cruising/Cruise Lines, Customized Travel, Destination Weddings, Group Vacation, Honeymoon, Leisure Travel, Minority - African American, Resorts, Reunions, Senior/Mature Adult, Tours, Women's Travel
Destination Specialization
Africa, Australia/New Zealand, Caribbean, Central America, Egypt, Europe - Northern, Europe - Western, Pacific Islands - Tahiti, Fiji, Bali, etc., South America, Spain, U.S. - Hawaii
Languages Known
English, French
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An MBA with a passion for people, planning, languages, and travel, Certified Cruise Counselor, Certified Honeymoons & Destination Wedding Specialist
About me
I'm a management & planning expert that is very passionate about how authentic travel changes perspectives & lives.
Why I love my job
We learn so much when we travel if we open ourselves to new experiences. My goal is to help people realize their dreams and also get beyond just seeing the sights to have authentic experiences that will last them a lifetime.
Favorite Destinations
I have traveled to France often. Just like the US there is so much there to discover-- from Monet's gardens at Giverny, the Loire Valley castles and Vineyards, and the Roman footprint in Lyon to of course the beauty and vibrancy of Paris where I lived and studied.
About my most memorable vacation
We just got back from Egypt and it was the most unique travel experience I have ever had. We didn't just see the Pyramids, which are taken alone astonishing. We did yoga while sailing in a felucca on the Nile, we watched the sunrise over the Valley of the Queens in Luxor, we dined with an Egyptian family and played with the village children. We rode donkeys and camels and got real citizen's opinions on politics, economics, love, ambition and community. Even now I am processing the impact of this trip on my life.
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