I was fortunate to have lived in Central Europe for the bulk of my teenage years, and caught the travel bug early.  By the time I was 18, I had been all across Europe, and to far flung places like Samarkand in Uzbekistan, and Tunisia in North Africa.  Experiences like that are impossible to shake, and I've been an avid traveler ever since.

Throughout my time in the military, and then during a successful career in the software industry, I could never silence the voice in the back of my head telling me I needed to focus my energy on travel.  I finally could no longer ignore that voice, and I joined the Dream Vacations team as the owner of All Travel Advantage, based in Beaumont, Texas, serving clients throughout the Golden Triangle, the rest of Texas, beyond to the entire United States, and indeed the World.

My specialties are:

• Cruises:  As part of the Dream Vacations and World Travel Holdings family, I can leverage relationships with cruise lines that are unparalleled in the industry.  You’ll notice the difference!
• Luxury travel: If you’re like my wife, and love to be pampered, you’ve come to the right place.  Whether it’s a luxury cruise, 5 star accommodations, or a trip where your every need is catered to, I have you covered.
• Europe: If there is a place in Europe I haven’t been, I know someone who has.  You won‘t find anyone with more experience with European travel to help plan your dream vacation.  
• Adventure travel: Fancy an African safari, or a mountain trek?  This type of trip is a passion of mine, and my insights will insure your exotic experience is unique and memorable. 
• Resorts: whether it’s a sun-drenched all-inclusive, a spa destination, or a family Disney trip, we’re your go to resource.

In addition to my personal travel experience, much of my expertise stems from education: I studied International Relations at Florida State University, and Russian Language at the Defense Language Institute.  I am a Certified Travel Associate, a member of Cruise Lines International Association, and the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce.  I have earned my Masters of Adventure from Royal Caribbean University, as well as having reached the highest tier certification available for Virgin Voyages. I am a Pleasant [Holidays] Pro Academy Certified Travel Advisor, a Rail Europe Rail Expert, a Discover Central Europe Specialist, and a Peru Agent.  I continually increase my knowledge through supplier and professional organizations training.

Testimonials

Watching an elephant family in the Serengeti

“knowledgeable about European travel... followed up with us regularly... We really appreciated him always being available for any questions and advice.” – April B., Scotland trip

“knows how to navigate the complexities of travel because he's been there before. He asks all the right questions.” – Adam K., Hawaii trip

“when Rob found out there were some issues with our car rental he [got] us a partial refund.” – Christine R., Greece trip

“We had to cancel our initial trip... because of Covid! Rob made the process smoothly for us, getting us an extra excursion” – Michelle K., Jamaica trip

"let us know there was a price drop, and was able to get us a free upgrade to an Aqua Class Cabin—I didn’t know that could be done."- Alex P., Celebrity Cruise