With a passion for curating unique journeys, Flying Giraffe Travel specializes in luxury travel, from exquisite cruises to independent and escorted premium tours that promise adventure and wellness.
Having explored all seven continents, the staff leverage their first-hand knowledge and professional certifications to design unforgettable trips. After years in entertainment marketing, co-owner Mathy Wasserman realized a love for travel and event planning. Now she has been around the world, doing headstands along the way.
What inspired you to become a travel advisor?
When I was in marketing for entertainment, I loved event and trip planning with an exacting attention to details, zest for conquering new and unexplored destinations, and delivering unique opportunities for clients. The transition to agency principal and travel advisor was seamless and I am gratified to surprise and delight families traveling together.
What are your travel specialties or areas of expertise?
Luxury, Multi-gen on land and sea, Safari, Adventure, Cruises, Independent and Guided Vacations, and Customized dream journeys. I have traveled to all 7 continents and as a fun hobby, I do headstands all over the world.
What is your most popular travel destination among clients?
Safari, Europe (Spain, Portugal, Ireland France, Iceland, and Greece), Australia and New Zealand, Tahiti, Costa Rica, Japan, Mexico/Caribbean, and Antarctica.
What’s your most valuable tip or trick for family travel?
The most valuable tip or trick someone has shared with me that makes planning family travel easier: let the kids decide and let the grandparents pay!
What is one tech tool you consistently use?
Signature Travel Network preferred partners, peer insights, supplier reps, and expert training.
Photos courtesy of Mathy Wasserman.
