2025's Top-Achieving Luxury Travel Advisors
Celebrating the undeniable strength of our community sits at the very core of everything we do at Cadence. Planning a truly spectacular vacation requires much more than simply booking a flight or picking a hotel. It demands profound expertise, relentless attention to detail, and a genuine passion for connecting with people.
This year, we are absolutely thrilled to honor the incredible achievements of our travel advisors who have earned recognition in our prestigious Cadence Elite, Trailblazer, Select, and Legacy categories. This recognition highlights remarkable talent, unwavering dedication, and a fierce commitment to creating extraordinary travel experiences for clients worldwide.
These accomplishments tell a beautiful story of ambition, passion, and diligence. They honor the individuals whose daily work inspires not just their peers, but absolutely everyone who dreams of travel as a way to connect, explore, and create lifelong memories.
The Magic Behind the Accolades
What exactly does it take to earn a spot on this list? Here is a closer look at what makes each of our 2025 achievers so special, and why we are so proud to celebrate them.
Cadence Elite: Elevating the Standard | The Cadence Elite accolade celebrates our absolute top achievers. This award honors the top 10% of our advisors who consistently deliver exceptional, mind-blowing results and continuously elevate the standard of the travel experience. These are the advisors who completely shatter expectations. They leverage their vast global networks to secure VIP perks, exclusive access, and seamless itineraries that you simply cannot find on your own. When you work with a Cadence Elite advisor, you tap into a deep well of expertise that guarantees your travel experience shifts from a simple getaway to a truly unforgettable journey.
Cadence Trailblazer: Inspiring Change | Travel is a dynamic industry that never stops evolving, and neither do our Trailblazers. The Cadence Trailblazer recognition honors those in the top 20% of our network, known far and wide for their creativity and forward-thinking approaches. These advisors are our trendsetters. They are the early adopters who inspire change across our entire community. Whether they are scouting the next big up-and-coming destination or finding clever new ways to streamline the planning process for their clients, Trailblazers keep the spirit of adventure feeling fresh, exciting, and deeply relevant.
Cadence Select: Driving Growth and Culture | Growth is fantastic, but growing with intention and heart is what truly matters most. The Cadence Select designation honors advisors driving exceptional results through the highest year-over-year business growth, or by deeply exemplifying the Cadence culture through their profound commitment and care. This award goes beyond the numbers. It recognizes those who lift up their peers, share their knowledge freely, and tackle every single challenge with a positive, can-do attitude. They are the essential glue that keeps our community thriving, connected, and endlessly supportive.
Cadence Legacy: A Foundation of Excellence | You cannot build a bright future without a rock-solid foundation. The Cadence Legacy accolade celebrates advisors who have been with us for over 15 incredible years. This recognition honors their lasting impact and their vital role in shaping our culture of connection and excellence. These seasoned veterans have navigated decades of industry shifts. Through it all, they have remained steadfast advocates for their clients and invaluable mentors to our newer advisors. Their enduring passion for travel is nothing short of deeply inspiring.
Meet Our 2025 Top Achieving Luxury Travel Advisors
We invite you to join us in loudly and proudly celebrating the 2025 Cadence Elite, Trailblazers, Select, and Legacy honorees. Their steadfast dedication represents the very best of travel.
(Note: The names below represent our incredible community of achievers, carrying forward the momentum of our top performers into 2025!)
Cadence Elite, in alphabetical order, include:
The names in bold represent new additions to our Elite group!
Alyson Nash, Cloud 10 Travel (Montclair, New Jersey)
Ben Rosenkrantz, Cadence (San Diego, California)
Beth Justus, Wandering Heart Travel (Rancho Santa Fe, California)
Bitsy Clayton, Clayton Vacations (San Diego, California)
Carol and David Porter, The Roaming Boomers (Scottsdale, Arizona)
Diane Sherer, Beyond Traveled (Los Angeles, California)
Fred Robbins, Aspire Travel Advisors (Wayne, Pennsylvania)
Gina DeSantis, Esoterra Travel (Balboa Island, California)
J.J. Todd, TravelWealth (Henderson, Nevada)
Jeff Lavender, Travel Concierge by Jeff Lavender (Vista, California)
Jennifer Kutzner, Cadence Travel (San Diego, California)
John Beeler, Altitude Luxury Experiences (Beverly Hills, California)
Julie-Ann Skalko, Cadence Travel (La Jolla, California)
Justyna Smith, Two Nights In (Los Angeles, California)
Kristin Bodin, Acadiana Travel (Lafayette, Louisiana)
Leigh Rowan, Savanti Travel (Berkeley, California)
Les Burger, Ladera Travel (Los Altos, California)
Lisa Buros-Hutchins, Your World Experience (West Sussex, United Kingdom)
Lisa Freeburg, Travel å La Carte (Omaha, Nebraska)
Luke Breaux, DCM Travel (Lafayette, Louisiana)
Nina Miles, Miles 2 Travel (Santa Monica, California)
Sheri Gottschalk, Sheri Gottschalk Travel Group (Coto de Caza, California)
Stephanie Conchuratt, Vibe Travel Co (Los Angeles, California)
Susan Whitson, Susan Whitson Travel (Washington, District of Columbia)
Traci Kraus, Kraus Travel Studio (Chicago, Illinois)
Cadence Trailblazers, in alphabetical order, include:
The names in bold represent new additions to our Trailblazer group!
Barbara Henkel, Henkel Travel Services (Carlsbad, California)
Bonnie White, Cadence Travel (La Jolla, California)
Colleen Petre, Cadence (San Clemente, California)
Desiree Norman, ONĒRA Travel (San Clemente, California)
Elissa Goldman, Attache Ninth Floor (New York, New York)
Heather Groswald, Two Nights In (Saint Louis, Missouri)
Hedy Marks, Hedy Travel (Atlanta, Georgia)
Isabel Sobel, Two Nights In (New York, New York)
Janet Theriot, Acadiana Travel (LaFayette, Louisiana)
Joan Lovell, Cadence Travel (San Diego, California)
Jodi Green, LeisureLuxe Travel (Boynton Beach, Florida)
Joyce Krichman, Travel With Joyce K (San Diego, California)
Karyn Farr, Cadence Travel (San Diego, California)
Katie Dillon, La Jolla Mom (La Jolla, California)
Leah Kirgis, World of Luxury Travel (San Diego, California)
Melita Hein, Fleetridge Travel (San Diego, California)
Michelle Olsen, Global Travel Management (Phoenix, Arizona)
Nancy Burger, Ladera Travel (Los Altos, California)
Patrick Leiato, Cadence (San Diego, California)
Sage Jansen, Two Nights In (Piedmont, California)
Sinem Brown, SS Gold Travel (Los Angeles, California)
Steve Kuriga, Cadence Travel (La Jolla, California)
Susan Morley, Journeys Around the World (Cornville, Arizona)
Top 3 highest year-over-year growth in 2025, in alphabetical order:
Emily Lutz, Lutz Travel (Los Angeles, California)
Meredith Riley, Meredith Riley Travel (Richmond, Virginia)
Kathleen Wahab, Cadence (La Jolla, California)
Cadence Ambassadors, in alphabetical order:
Jane Rosenkrantz, Cadence (La Jolla, California)
Renae Kyle Jones, Scouted Travel (Denver, Colorado)
Cadence Legacy, in alphabetical order:
The names in bold represent new additions to our Legacy group!
Angela Polidor, Cadence (La Jolla, California)
Beth Justus, Piazza Travel (San Diego, California)
Bitsy Clayton, Clayton Vacations (San Diego, California)
Colleen Petre, Cadence (San Clemente, California)
Deanna Grozen, Piazza Travel (Rancho Santa Fe, California)
Debbie Wiseman, Dream Destinations by Debbie (El Cajon, California)
Don Berkebile, Cadence (San Diego, California)
Doris White, Cadence (La Jolla, California)
Francine Mellon, Cadence (San Diego, California)
Gina DeSantis, Esoterra Travel (Balboa Island, California)
Irma Rios, Travels By Irma (Temecula, California)
Harvey Rosenkrantz, Cadence (La Jolla, California)
Jane Rosenkrantz, Cadence (La Jolla, California)
Jasmine Folden, Folden-Diaz Private Travel (Miami, Florida)
Jennifer Kutzner, Cadence (San Diego, California)
Jo Capito, Cadence (La Jolla, California)
Joan Lovell, Cadence (San Diego, California)
Joyce Krichman, Travel With Joyce K (San Diego, California)
Judy Schwartz, Destinations by Judy (Bradenton, Florida)
Julie Ann Skalko, Cadence (La Jolla, California)
Karyn Farr, Cadence (San Diego, California)
Kathleen Wahab, Cadence (La Jolla, California)
Leslie Garber, Cadence (San Diego, California)
Leslie Phelps, Piazza Travel (Rancho Santa Fe, California)
Liliane Merrill, Island Travel (Flagler Beach, Florida)
Marilyn Macrate, Cadence (La Jolla, California)
Merle Datnow, Cadence (La Jolla, California)
Michael Siddall, Cadence (Oceanside, California)
Mimi Mulligan, Mimi's Travel (Del Mar, California)
Nancy Green, Cadence (Henderson, Nevada)
Pat Gregory, Piazza Travel (Rancho Santa Fe, California)
Pat Horvath, Cadence (San Diego, California)
Rochelle Lira, Cadence (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Ryan Diaz, Folden-Diaz Private Travel (Miami, Florida)
Steve Kuriga, Cadence (La Jolla, California)
Susan Davies, Cadence (Santee, California)
Susan Morley, Journeys Around the World (Cornville, Arizona)
Terry Golden, Cadence (San Diego, California)
Follow Along!
One of the ways we celebrate our Elite & Trailblazers is on a fabulous trip to wow-worthy destinations - complete with unforgettable experiences, the best hotels & resorts, and memories to last a lifetime.
Follow along on Instagram and Facebook, as we will be highlighting their visits this summer!
Here is what is on the agenda:
Mid 2026 | Reward trips with Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection to Alaska; a Ponant Cruise on the Mediterranean; and stays at Oetker Collection "Masterpiece" luxury hotels in London, The Lanesborough, Paris, Le Bristol Paris, and Baden-Baden, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa