My wife Barbara and I have owned Leisure Travel Experts since 1994. We have visited 32 countries, taken over 100 cruises. Every trip is an experience we are able to share with our clients to furnish them with as much knowledgeable information as we can for their special trip.

This past year we welcomed our daughter, Danielle into our business. She used to work with me many years ago but took time off to raise her family and ia now back in the game and ready to take our travel business to the next level. Every year we escort tour groups to destinations all over the world. In May we escorted 45 people on a fully guided tour of Italy, visiting Rome, Assisi, Venice, Florence, and Amalfi. I actually have family from Italy, my Mother and Father were both born here. I love to return yearly to offer my knowledge to my clients.

Barbara is a wedding planner and Danielle and I have been awarded acclamations for our wedding planning services. We provide a complete educational program for nuptial families including price comparisons and free wedding offers. Having lived in Mint Hill, and as Past President of the Chamber of Commerce, I have made a second career of helping people. My legacy will be the many memories we helped create in our service to our clients

It's not just an award...

Wine Tasting along the Rhine

I have studied specialties for certification at Sandals Luxury Resorts, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, AM Resorts all inclusive, RIU resorts all inclusive and Starwood Hotels Worldwide. In addition to these certification classes Danielle and Phil regularly visit resorts to gain in person knowledge. In May of this year we visited 8 Karisma Resorts and received our DIAMOND LEVEL GIVC Award, presented to only a few select agencies that have learned Karisma products, attained a very high level of sales of Karisma products and, most important, receive positive reviews as feedback from those clients.