Arleta Cosby
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ADVENTURE TRAVEL EXPERT
Are you an adventure traveler? If you desire to learn about, connect with, take part in physical activity and immerse yourself into a destination then YOU are an adventure traveler.
My name is Arleta G. Cosby and I am an Adventure Travel Expert. I specialize in planning adventure and sporting vacations. I provide advice, guidance, inspiration and simple booking services to make the entire travel planning process as easy as possible.
I enjoy connecting people with domestic and far-flung destinations through adventure travel. Whether you wanting to plan a ski trip to Vail, Colorado; a family vacation to the Galapagos Islands or an epic New Zealand adventure, I can assist you with your travel planning. My objective is to help you create the vacation you desire and take your trip to the next level, with my global connections.
I am passionate about adventure travel and enjoy working with clients to create customized travel itineraries providing them with unique, authentic and unforgettable moments during their journey. Below are some of the vacation experiences that I have arranged for clients at preferred hotels, resorts and destinations that offer unique settings, extraordinary service and excellent amenities.
- Once in a lifetime multigenerational family vacation to a luxury safari lodge in South Africa
- Ski vacation to Chamonix Mont Blanc in the French Alps
- Wine tasting in Tuscany
- Scuba diving trip to the Cayman Islands
- Food tours in Singapore
- Machu Picchu Honeymoon
- Cooking classes in Mexico
- Sport group travel to Frankfurt, Germany
- Customized private tours and excursions all over the world
I regularly travel on adventure trips to Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and North America. I feel it is important to learn about destination and product development through firsthand experiences. As a result, I am frequently checking out new hotels, resorts, lodges, villas and other unique accommodations, as well as adventure activities to ensure we are providing our clients with the best travel experiences.
Some of My Favorite Adventure Travel Experiences:
1. Skiing ANYWHERE
2. Safari Vacations in Africa
3. Exploring Copper Canyon, Mexico
4. Shark Cage Diving in South Africa
5. Food and Wine Tours in Italy
6. Hiking the Great Wall of China
7. Touring the Ecuador Amazon Rain Forest
In addition to owning a travel agency, I am a certified professional ski and snowboard instructor. I travel the world in search of epic days on snow. My firsthand knowledge of ski resorts and the snow sports industry allows me to assist in selecting the best ski resort for your next ski and snowboard trip.
Cosby Travel Consultants 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. In addition, I have specialist designations and professional relationships from many destinations, hoteliers, cruise lines and tour operators.
Whether you are seeking soft, high-octane or off-the-beaten-track adventures, it will be my pleasure to assist you with your next adventure travel vacation or trip.
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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.