Arleta Cosby
Arleta Cosby
DESTINATION WEDDINGS, LUXURY AND ADVENTURE EXPERT
Destination Wedding Planning Made Simple!
My name is Arleta G. Cosby, MCC and I am CEO of Cosby Travel Consultants a full-service travel agency, selling world-wide travel specializing in Safari, Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, Luxury, Adventure, Cruise and Group Travel. As a Travel Expert, that is passionate about travel and enjoys working with my diverse clientele to create customized travel itineraries utilizing my global connections to provide them with unique, authentic and unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Travel experiences that I have arranged for clients at preferred hotels, resorts and destinations that offer unique settings, extraordinary service and excellent amenities include:
- Destination Wedding in the Caribbean Islands
- Honeymoon in Tahiti
- Once-in-a-lifetime family vacation to a luxury safari lodge in South Africa
- Ski vacation to Chamonix Mont Blanc in the French Alps
- Reunion group for 250+ in North America
- Girlfriend getaway to the luxurious Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos
- Group vacation to Asia
- Romantic getaway to Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Multi-generational family vacation to Disney
- Scuba diving trip to the Cayman Islands
- Sport group travel to Frankfurt, Germany
- Cruise vacation to Alaska
- Incentive trip to One & Only Ocean Club in Nassau, Bahamas
- Yacht charters in Europe and the Caribbean
- Customized private tours and excursions all over the world
Our agency is a member of International Airlines Travel Agent Network (“IATAN”) and Travel Leaders Network. I am a Master Cruise Counsellor, Cruise Line International Association (“CLIA”); Charter and Advisory Board Member, Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialist Association (“DWHSA”); Member, Adventure Travel Trade Association (“ATTA”) and Professional Ski Instructors of America, Certified Alpine Level II Instructor.
Destination Weddings Travel Expert
Tell me your dreams and I will create a customized experience which is unique and special that will surpass all your expectations and make this occasion perfect in every way. I am your advocate and partner throughout the entire wedding planning process. I make wedding planning simple!
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Kenneth, it was great working with you on this customized trip to Italy. We stride to select the best hoteliers and destination specialists in the regions that our clients are traveling to, so that you will have an extraordinary vacation experience.
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Thank you Bruno for your kind words. I enjoy working with you on your ski vacations and look forward to assisting you with future trips.