Member Spotlight

FTA Advisor Spotlight: Tara Jones – Luxura Travel Design After more than a decade in the travel industry, Tara Jones recently decided to found her own company, Luxura Travel Design. Jones is passionate about bringing a warm approach, meticulous attention to detail, and insider knowledge of the world’s most captivating destinations. She says travel isn’t…

FTA Advisor Spotlight: Michelle Shumate – Fairy Godmother Travel Since 2016, Michelle Shumate has been planning dream vacations with Fairy Godmother Travel, helping her clients create magical memories that last a lifetime. She understands the importance of well-planned, stress-free trips that cater to all ages, and has been blessed to work with hundreds of families…

FTA Member Spotlight: Kensington Tours Based in Toronto, Kensington Tours has been creating personalized trips for nearly 20 years. They offer a wide range of experiences, from a specific family-focused collection to their custom and privately guided cruises, wildlife & safari adventures, fully tailored villa experiences, and concierge services offering insider access and seamless assistance…

FTA Advisor Spotlight: Lilian Mitchell of Wishlist Travel Collective With many years of personal travel and countless journeys under her belt, Lilian Mitchell brings a unique, personal touch to every trip she plan. She believes every trip is an opportunity to create memories that last a lifetime, and she thrives on the planning process—researching, organizing,…

FTA Advisor Spotlight: Lara Dorman — 2 Moms Travel When Lara Dorman started her blog, 2 Moms Travel, LGBT travel with kids wasn’t as prevalent as it is today. But her passion and expertise led to such popular itineraries, Dorman turned it into a travel company. Dorman’s passion for travel began when she was young,…

FTA Member Spotlight: Discover Corps A vacation with purpose goes beyond sightseeing—it’s about traveling in a way that enriches both the traveler and the destination. That’s what Discover Corps is all about. The mission of this purpose-driven travel agency is to inspire travelers to become advocates for our planet’s natural wonders, cultural treasures, and local…

FTA Advisor Spotlight: Gunes Hopson — Luxe Travel by Gunes From a young age, Gunes Hopson has been traveling with her family, beginning with an international trip as a toddler on a transatlantic flight to Turkiye. She has since visited 41 countries (and counting!), as well as 46 states (including Alaska and Hawaii), plus countless…

FTA Advisor Spotlight: Jessica Griscavage – Runway Travel Jessica Griscavage has been in the travel industry for 20 years, turning her company Runway Travel into a leading boutique agency known for highly personalized experiences. Runway Travel Co. is a full-service, luxury travel agency specializing in customized travel itineraries and personalized service—as well as a proud…

Supplier Spotlight: OARS OARS has been perfecting family adventures since 1969, providing the trip of a lifetime for more than 1,000 families every year on the rivers of the West. OARS understands you want your kids to have the time of their lives. You also want to be able to kick back, relax and soak…