I am a Travel Advisor with Roaming Travel Co., an affiliate of Departure Lounge, as well as a travel blogger. Departure Lounge is an innovative travel agency which doubles as a wine bar/coffee shop, in addition to being an event space. Owner Keith Waldon has been in the travel space for over 25 years and knows everything there is to know about travel. Departure Lounge has independent consultants all over the world, including myself with Roaming Travel Co, located here in Denver.  I have planned trips to Europe, Africa, United States, Central America, Asia and South America. My specialty is family and couples travel.

“The Lounge” has really been making a name for itself in the travel industry and has been featured in Forbes, Travel Weekly, Modern Luxury, and The Wall Street Journal.

How does it all work?  You check out my website at Roaming Travel Co and  contact me at mdownham@departurelounge.com or 303.506.4324 and we discuss your travel needs and wishes. I will put together a fantastic itinerary for your family and you confirm the trip with me – it’s that simple. Why use me as your travel advisor?  Roaming Travel Co. and Departure Lounge are Virtuoso affiliated agencies. When you plan and reserve your trips worldwide through me, you access a world of insider access and special privileges including:

— complimentary upgrades, daily breakfast and special amenities at 1,200+ five-star hotels and resorts (better than the Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts program). We are preferred partners with Four Seasons, Rosewood Elite, Belmond Bellini Clu, Hyatt Prive, Hilton Luxury Impressario, Rocco Forte and Stars Marriott Luxury Brands to name a few.

— complimentary shore excursions with gourmet meals, exclusive cocktail receptions and dedicated hosts on 400+ luxury cruise sailings per year

— special savings or upgrades on business- and first-class international air fares with 70+ top airline carriers

— destination-based experts to serve as your guides and local concierge service for insider experiences

— a professional who is always there to correct any issues that may arise during your travel

I don’t charge fees for travel planning, so the price is the same that you would have paid directly. But the experience that I deliver is typically an upgraded experience, secured through personal connections and the $16 billion buying power of the Virtuoso luxury travel network.

You can reach me at mdownham@departurelounge.com to plan the perfect family vacation.