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• September 7, 2023
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“Tully Luxury Travel: Are They Really the Ultimate Luxury Provider?”

• 1 Tully Luxury Travel: Are They Really the Ultimate Luxury Provider?
• 2 Holiday Inspiration: Where Dreams Take Flight
• 3 Turquoise Holidays: Where Serenity Meets Luxury
• 4 Snob Trips: Exclusivity at Its Finest
• 5 Krista Mayne Travel Agent: Your Personal Travel Concierge
• 6 Luxury Travel for Less: Budget-Friendly Options
• 7 Euriental Fashion: Where Style Meets Adventure
• 8 The Luxury Travel Expert: Unparalleled Expertise
• 9 Pinguino Viaggi Luxury Travel: A Global Network
• 10 Tully Luxury Travel: Elevating the Art of Travel

Tully Luxury Travel: Are They Really the Ultimate Luxury Provider?

When it comes to luxury travel, Tully Luxury Travel is a name that often comes up in conversations. They boast of being the ultimate luxury provider, offering unparalleled holiday experiences that cater to the most discerning travelers. But is Tully Luxury Travel really all that it claims to be? Let’s delve into what sets them apart and whether they truly live up to their reputation.

Holiday Inspiration: Where Dreams Take Flight

Tully Luxury Travel is more than just a travel agency; it’s a gateway to extraordinary travel experiences that are sure to inspire wanderlust in even the most seasoned globetrotters. Whether you’re dreaming of relaxing on the pristine beaches of Bora Bora, immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of Tokyo, or embarking on an epic adventure through the African savannah, Tully Luxury Travel has got you covered.

Turquoise Holidays: Where Serenity Meets Luxury

If you’re a connoisseur of luxury travel, you know that it’s not just about the destination, but also about the accommodations. Tully Luxury Travel understands this and ensures that every aspect of your trip is tailored to perfection. With partnerships with renowned resorts like Turquoise Holidays, you can rest assured that you’ll be indulging in the finest accommodations, from private villas overlooking turquoise waters to lavish suites adorned with the finest amenities.

Snob Trips: Exclusivity at Its Finest

For those seeking an exclusive and personalized travel experience, Tully Luxury Travel has established connections with the most prestigious hotels, tour operators, and cruise lines worldwide. Imagine sipping champagne on a private yacht as you sail along the French Riviera or being treated like royalty during a stay at one of the world’s most luxurious hotels. With Tully Luxury Travel, your every whim and desire will be catered to, ensuring a truly unforgettable journey.

Krista Mayne Travel Agent: Your Personal Travel Concierge

One of the standout features of Tully Luxury Travel is their team of dedicated travel agents, including the renowned Krista Mayne. With years of experience in the industry, Krista and her team are experts in curating bespoke travel experiences that exceed expectations. From recommending hidden gems off the beaten path to securing exclusive access to coveted attractions, their attention to detail ensures that your journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

Luxury Travel for Less: Budget-Friendly Options

Luxury travel doesn’t have to come with an exorbitant price tag. Tully Luxury Travel understands that everyone deserves a taste of the high life, no matter their budget. By leveraging their industry connections and expertise, they can offer cost-effective luxury travel options without compromising on quality. So whether you’re exploring the majestic landscapes of Utah or enjoying the vibrant music scene in Nashville, Tully Luxury Travel can make your luxury travel dreams a reality.

Euriental Fashion: Where Style Meets Adventure

For the fashion-forward traveler, Tully Luxury Travel has partnered with Euriental Fashion to create curated travel experiences that seamlessly combine style and adventure. From attending exclusive fashion events in Paris to exploring hidden markets in Marrakech, these fashion-focused itineraries are designed to immerse you in the world of high fashion while uncovering the hidden gems of each destination.

The Luxury Travel Expert: Unparalleled Expertise

With Tully Luxury Travel, you’re not just booking a trip; you’re gaining access to the expertise of the luxury travel industry’s most knowledgeable professionals. Their team of experts, including The Luxury Travel Expert, are well-versed in all things luxury travel and are always on hand to provide personalized recommendations and insider tips to enhance your journey. With their guidance, you can be confident that every aspect of your trip will be meticulously planned and flawlessly executed.

Pinguino Viaggi Luxury Travel: A Global Network

Tully Luxury Travel’s extensive partnerships extend across the globe, including a collaboration with Pinguino Viaggi Luxury Travel. This means that no matter where your wanderlust takes you, Tully Luxury Travel has the connections to ensure that your journey is seamless and unforgettable. From the pristine beaches of the Maldives to the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand, their global network ensures that you’ll have access to the finest experiences in every corner of the world.

Tully Luxury Travel: Elevating the Art of Travel

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Tully Luxury Travel: when “luxury” is defined by you

Mary jean tully’s story is fascinating. ceo of tully luxury travel, she established her company in 1987, and knew from ....

Mary Jean Tully’s story is fascinating. CEO of Tully Luxury Travel , she established her company in 1987, and knew from the tender age of nine that she wanted to work in the travel industry. Many decades of hard work later, her business is now recognized by Forbes and Condé Nast Traveller, and Tully has been named one of the most powerful women in her industry by Travel Agent Magazine. She proudly continues to employ her first hire from 32 years ago and has grown the business to a staff of more than 80 employees.

Tully Luxury Travel is more than just experiences. It’s about incredible, one-of-a-kind moments that are curated by Tully and her team. Just some of the highlights over the years include: organizing a meeting with a member of the Royal Family for high tea in London; organizing a dinner in an exclusive Bedouin tent under the stars in front of the Pyramids (including a private chef, musicians and belly dancers); discovering the secrets behind the renowned Sacher Torte recipe in Vienna; and participating in conservation and wildlife efforts to protect rhinos and elephants in Africa.

Tully herself also sits on advisory boards of many leading cruise lines, hotels and travel suppliers, and has received numerous accolades identifying her agency as one of the best luxury travel providers in the world. More importantly, she is committed to protecting the environment, and advocates for travel practices that are sustainable and respectful to nature. Ahead of World Elephant Day on Aug.12, she chatted with FAJO about luxury travel, her life and tips on how to have the ultimate unforgettable travel experience.

You’ve said in the past that, as a child, you had a neighbour who was a flight attendant and she inspired you to do what you do today. What was it about her that attracted you to the career in travel?

She changed my life! When I met my neighbour, who seemed to always be coming back from a new adventure, she encouraged me to become a global citizen. Despite not having the required experience, I took a chance, applied for a position at a travel agency and talked my way into an interview. Not only did I get the job, but I was promoted to a management position within eight months!

What, to you, is luxury travel?

“Luxury travel” is one of those phrases that means something different to every person. It could be the tranquility of a private beach, the adrenaline rush of an African Safari, a fabulous spa or exploring castles in the Loire Valley in France. The choices are endless! We say “luxury is defined by you” at our company and, for me, luxury travel can be as simple as turning off my phone and enjoying some uninterrupted downtime. Luxury does not have to be “expensive”, but rather something that saves you time, unnecessary expenses and enhances the overall quality of your experience.

London, U.K., is one of the many destinations that Tully works with.

When someone is planning a trip, where would you recommend they start?

We live in a digital space where we are overwhelmed with apps, information and social media. A person can find so many different ways to book their trip online, but what you need is someone to help put it all together. It is very time-consuming to try and do this all on your own, which is where a travel expert comes in, providing valuable insight that is greater than information posted on a website.

I always say “no one posts a bad selfie”—a hotel or tour operator, for example, is not going to share a bad photo or tell you that there is loud, intrusive construction happening next door. However, our travel designers will! We have inside knowledge and relationships around the globe, and can provide the most up-to-date, accurate insight into various locations and the benefits. While you might find, for example, a “third night free” promotion at a hotel online, we have the leverage to not only get you that promotion, but also apply extra amenities, such as a complimentary breakfast, spa credits and room upgrades. It is the small details and the special nuances that will enhance your trip.

You have been all over the world. What are some of your favourite spots?

My favourite place in the world is Africa and I travel there at least three times a year. I’ve been so lucky to travel all over the world, but Africa is the one place that I go back to time-after-time and that holds a little piece of my heart. It is where I have become a passionate conservationist and wildlife activist. I have participated in darting and releasing rhinos and, most recently, I assisted with a release from a probable poaching situation in South Africa, where we relocated the rhino to Botswana, allowing a much greater chance of survival. I have also collared elephants with the Singita Grumeti Fund to help save them from poachers, and I am also an active supporter of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust that operates the most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world.

One of my other favourite travel destinations is India—the culture and people are incredible, and it is a country that I always look forward to visiting. One of my favourite activities that I look forward to is the shopping! Whether it be for the beautiful silks, or the great cottons (especially the men’s shirts), India’s shopping is endless! The jewels that can be found in Jaipur are some of the greatest in the world. But what I really love most about India is the “organized chaos.” As you drive down the street, there is a man with a goat cart, or a camel walking on the side of the road, or a band of people celebrating a wedding. The streets are always filled with all sorts of chaos!

With World Elephant Day around the corner on Aug.12, what makes this day extra important to you? 

To be in the company of elephants is truly remarkable. These gentle giants are so very protective of one another, and they display such affection and respect in the most tender of ways.

Elephants are on the very top of everyone’s list when they travel to Africa, however, many travellers are not aware of the torture that these beautiful animals are put through in order to satisfy our vacation bucket lists (i.e. elephant riding).

Over the past decade, the elephant population has declined by more than 62% and they are facing extinction within the next decade. It is important for me to spread the word and encourage travellers to not support any location or excursion that allows elephants to stand on their heads, do tricks, have their faces painted or permits guests to ride on their back. At Tully Luxury Travel, we only partner with ethical companies committed to wildlife conservation, and will only support trusted elephant sanctuaries and excursions that protect and preserve the well-being of wildlife conservation.

Please share a little more about your work with The Giants of Africa Foundation.

Personally and professionally, I am honoured to support this incredible organization and share its passion for helping Africa and its communities. Co-founded by Toronto Raptors president, Masai Ujiri, The Giants of Africa Foundation created a pathway for youth through sport, and uses basketball as a tool to educate and enrich the lives of African youth to help them accomplish their dreams. Last December, I was honoured to attend the Foundation’s annual fundraiser, “Mandela 100” and show my support by purchasing an exclusive and unique work of art by Ajiri Ujiri. The evening celebrated the legacy of Nelson Mandela and marked his 100th birthday – something that I hold close to my heart, as I had the most wonderful privilege of meeting Nelson Mandela on two separate occasions, which I will always cherish and remember.

Masai Ujiri of The Giants of Africa Foundation and Mary Jean Tully.

Do you have any other advice for our readers?

Become a global citizen! At Tully Luxury Travel, it is a priority for us to educate our clients on ways that they can have a positive impact and not cause any harm to vulnerable species. Take risks and try something out of your comfort zone. If you truly have the passion and drive, you will succeed. Who knew answering a classified ad over 30 years ago would lead me to where I am today! Oh, the places you’ll go…

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Tully Luxury Travel is dedicated to sharing the world's most inspiring, life-enriching travel experiences with our discerning global clientele. Our expertise comes from first-hand knowledge of the destinations that we sell. Established in 1987, we have long-standing relationships with the finest travel and tourism suppliers, and offer world-class customer service through our three brands: Cruise Professionals, African Dreams, and Private Travel Designers. Founder and CEO Mary Jean Tully sits on the board of a number of luxury cruise lines and hotels. Her travel expertise is highly regarded, and she is often cited as an authority in various media outlets. Tully has been recommended by Condé Nast Traveler for 14 consecutive years and is a Preferred Partner of the Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, and Jumeirah, among others. We have been featured in various publications, including Forbes Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, and Departures Magazine. …

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Used them for years. There were constants problem, mainly the complete lack of understanding of what we needed and the inability to provide for our needs. Yesterday they informed us they no longer needed our business. I guess things are going well for them. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up, a conversation that would normally take 5 minutes with a professional takes over 30 minutes with them. incompetent and foolish staff.

So far i am not impressed with this service. I have sent an email twice and called three times in 3 days before I got a phone call back, that I couldn't answer because I was attending a funeral. I have since made two calls stating I already have cabins on hold and want to compare before making my deposit. Still no phone call. I am not expecting much, if anything will occur. Needless to say, I am not happy.

Apr 24, 2017

Please accept our sincere apologies for your disappointment with our service. This is certainly not the manner in which we conduct our business. Our numerous awards and accolades would prove otherwise. I would like to right this wrong and regain your faith back in our company. This is unacceptable and I do not blame you for feeling unhappy. Please call me directly to discuss. Aida Silva Executive VP 1.855.265.0890 Ext 6284

Recently had Tully travel arrange a driving trip around New Zealand...While NZ was wonderful, there were a few glitches with the Tully arrangements..we had requested a GPS for the trip, yet it was not available when we picked up the car.....Tully arranged side trips for us, but the time line was not always realistic, like when we had to leave one hotel at 545 AM to drive across the island for an 830 AM boat trip!...they advertised that we would get a $600 rebate on our trip when we returned home, but they sent the check to the wrong address! When we called them to say we never got the check, they found their mistake, reissued the check but charged me $35 to stop payment ( for their mistake!!!) so sent a check for $565 !! Kinda petty given the amount we paid for the trip..New Zealand is great, but there are many other options than Tully travel..we would not use them again.

Dec 18, 2018

We are always willing to prove our worth by correcting things when they do not go as they should. Please allow us an opportunity to discuss this with you and review the matter again, as it seems our original response is no longer posted. I have included a link below, you can see many reviews on our standard of service, which clearly was not what you experienced. We welcome the chance to work with you again as we are confident we will be able to restore your trust and faith in us. https://www.feefo.com/en/reviews/tully-luxury-travel?displayFeedbackType=SERVICE&timeFrame=YEAR, At your convenience, please feel free to contact me directly. Aida Silva Executive Vice President d. (905)-281-4451 | b. 1 855 265 0890 e. 6284 www.tullyluxurytravel.com

2 weeks in Africa, S. Africa, Botswana, Victoria Falls. 3 different Safari lodges, a few days in Cape Town, all planned and executed by in country partners that were excellent. The safaris were all different and provided us the Africa wildlife experience we were after, great food and accommodations, and a wonderful end to our trip in Cape Town. We will use them for our next adventure!

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People want meaning, they want human connection

and they're gonna value the micro

moment a lot more than the big picture.

[upbeat music]

Hi everyone. I'm Lauren DeCarlo.

I am the director of Strategic Projects

at Conde Nast traveler.

Today we're checking in with two

of our top travel specialists.

Mary Jean Tully founder and CEO of Tully Luxury Travel.

And Jack Ezon founder of Embark Beyond,

we just wanted to do a quick status check

and see what you all are hearing from your clients.

Well, they can't wait to go away.

I mean they are of course disappointed,

but they're still waiting to see what's gonna happen.

I think that they're looking at,

people aren't gonna give up

their God given right to travel,

but I think they're a little cautious obviously

of not knowing how long this is gonna last.

So, but they all are planning something

for next year already or even later into this year.

So I'm being very optimistic about things,

just unsure of what's happening in the world really.

But they wanna travel.

We've been doing personal reach out

to a lot of our clients one-to-one just

to see how they're doing because everyone's in

some kind of crisis mode,

whether it's figuring out how to still live

at home on month one and a half

with whoever you're living with.

And for many, the thought of travel,

while we won't promote it actively is that escape.

And I hear it over and over.

I can't wait till we could think

about planning our next vacation again.

And then the next question inevitably

as I wonder what that's gonna look like.

Maybe you guys can tell us,

in a normal world,

what is the role of a travel specialist

and how do you feel that has changed

in the last couple of months?

Getting out of this or getting into this,

our role was really significant in using

those relationships and advocating

for our clients to get people's money back,

to help them get home,

to help negotiate contracts they may have had

or money stuck in places.

It wasn't easy.

And for us it was trying to find a win, win, win solution

for everyone.

And really negotiating hard and using

those relationships we had at the very top

to be able to make things happen.

And I think right now it's not being a sales person,

not being like,

Oh, you gotta book for next year

because the space is gonna go.

Is to really align yourself with them and say,

I get it I'd be scared too, I'm nervous too.

And I'm hoping that this will end and let's try

to find a way that can ease this

or let's not rush into anything right now.

Because we always say our barometer

in direction is always doing the right thing.

It's not about the money,

it's about empowering our people to do the right thing.

And sometimes it's not easy to figure out

what the right thing is.

I would imagine, in the world before this happened,

we all know like a traveler.

We know how valuable you all are in planning trips

and executing trip.

And I can only imagine after this,

all of the things that you know are going to be even

more crucial to people taking trips.

Especially in a time uncertainty.

There are people that are booked online

with whatever brand X and they were unable

to get in touch with anyone.

They couldn't get their money back, a hotel,

we can't give you your money back.

We booked it through,

party X and there was stuck in a loop of, infinity.

And now when there's a lot of uncertainty,

people are really looking to us

for guidance to measure,

what safety standards places have

to really understand what the protocol is.

Getting in and out of countries.

It's gonna be a little bit more complication

and we're here to make it easier.

All of us in the community.

So, and I think one of the important things,

like you said, Mary Jean,

is remembering that we are all literally,

we're all in this together.

We're all experiencing this together.

And when we come out of it,

we're gonna be experiencing it together

and it's gonna be a whole new world

and we're gonna have to figure out what

that looks like and how we get back into it.

I'm curious to know,

how do you think we're going to ease back into it?

I think that, what's gonna be the new normal,

I mean, I know this has made and I always thought

that I was pretty good.

Like I care about conservation and I try

to travel with a purpose long before

this was the buzzword,

and doing things like this.

And I think people are gonna be open

to it more than ever before.

I mean it's wonderful staying at nice hotels and doing this,

but how about when you're at a hotel,

maybe the people that work around the villages

in the area that you could do something

as an experience with your family of giving back,

and making it more purposeful.

And we saw this trend happening before,

but I think it's gonna be amplified now.

and they're gonna value the micro moments a lot

more than the big picture.

I also see some observation that some of their observations,

has hesitation in movement,

concern about a new wave.

So I believe, travel is going to,

people have pumped up the band

and they're gonna wanna travel.

They're probably travels smaller mobile segments,

places they find or feel more comfortable.

And that's a personal thing.

A lot of people now for the first time were saying,

but what kind of medical facilities if something happened?

It's interesting having conversations

with people that it's like people are like,

should I go to Ireland this summer?

Is it safe for me?

And they're not looking at it from the other side.

Does Ireland want you because

they've got such, does New Zealand want you right now?

Another thing we're hearing is privacy

and we're hearing people talking about chartering planes,

taking Winnebagos, and taking over villas,

really to have experiences in a more private setting.

I wonder how environmental sustainability efforts

that have been such a big,

we've been focused so much on that in our industry.

Can we just talk a little bit about

how that comes into play in this post COVID world.

Before this crisis, we were all very concerned

about over tourism.

You cannot walk in Venice, you can't get through,

the shops that we say in Paris all over the world.

This isn't a remarkable opportunity for countries

that rely on tourism to restart,

in a way that'll help avoid the plagues of

over tourism while still driving dollars.

And maybe we can look at countries like Bhutan

or Botswana or Rwanda,

to see how they're able to do that,

bringing in the world,

but measuring it not tampering it so that it's preserved.

Well and what breaks my heart right now is

when you realize, you do all the studies

of how much tourism,

how many of these countries rely on tourism.

And you look at a country like, Croatia as an example.

The average, country relies on it about 10%.

A country like Croatia, it's 24%.

Alaska you look at all these people that are just,

if people don't start traveling again,

I mean the devastation.

And Africa is particularly vulnerable

because it's the engine that enables sustainability

and conservation.

And I know a lot we have a lot of friends.

I'm sure we have a lot of friends with common Mary Jean,

who are literally taking money out of their pockets,

millions of dollars to pay their staff,

even though they're closed for two months so they don't get,

don't go to the dark side and become poachers

because all of their efforts in conserving the rhinos

and the lions and the elephants will be obliterated.

I think that we have to point this out and I think,

when you look at Conde Nast traveler

and you look at all of these very reputable things,

we have to point this out all the time and drive it home

to people about doing the right thing

and how you go about that.

I think for so many of our readers

who are so eager to get back out there,

I will love to end on a note of hope,

Well, I really think that in spite of all

this negativity that's been surrounding us,

we've had a chance to reconnect with our families.

And I think a lot of us have realized

maybe what's important.

And you know what,

even if a small percentage of us change and become better,

it's more of a chance now than we had before

because we were all so busy and going on with our lives,

we didn't take a step back.

And I think this has given us a step back

and a time to really look and think,

how can we make a difference?

How can our kids make a difference?

Because nobody wants to come back to this again.

Nobody wants to revisit this.

So I think there is hope and I think

maybe it was mother earth's way of saying,

you know what guys mmh mmh.

It's really exciting to hear what,

people are thinking around the world,

how they wanna think better and different

and reinvent themselves to the better.

And I also think people are so eager to serve

and to connect right now that the experience,

the travel experience and the connecting experience

a local people and local communities is gonna be greater

and more impactful than ever.

Thank you so much, Mary Jean.

Thank you Jack, for joining us today.

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• SEP 20, 2022

Sailing into Uncharted Waters with Kate McCue, the World's First Female Cruise Ship Captain

In this episode, Mary Jean Tully chats with Captain Kate McCue, a true trailblazer in the cruise industry.When Kate was 12 she dreamed of becoming Julie McCoy from Love Boat, but she went a whole lot further and became the first and only American female captain of a large cruise ship. In an industry that is dominated by men, Captain Kate broke longstanding gender barriers when she took the helm of Celebrity Cruise’s new and largest cruise ship, Celebrity Beyond. This is a story about expandin...

• AUG 31, 2022

Back to the Blue: Freestyle Cruising with Frank del Rio

In this episode, Mary Jean Tully chats with Frank Del Rio, the president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise lines, who helped lead the cruise industry through its most difficult period in its history.In 2019, before the pandemic, over 2.7 million guests set sail with Norwegian. By mid 2020 there was no cruising. But, with cruising finally back on the agenda, we learn how Frank is steering Norwegian back into the red – or rather into the blue - and how you can enjoy Norwegian's signature hospitality....

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It is a city ingrained in our collective consciousness, a cultural mecca, a business powerhouse, and the center of the universe. New York is the intellectual, aesthetic, and artistic hub of a wheel turning in a million different directions at once. The art, music, and theatre are mind-blowingly world-class, the architecture iconic beyond words. The shopping is truly international, the dining scene scorching hot. Something new is happening in New York every second – and you should be in on it.

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