Dan's Story
I got my start in travel while in college, setting up the USC Student Travel Service in the ‘70s. While getting my MA in Russian Studies, I created and operated my own annual tour to what was then the USSR. Since leaving USC, I’ve worked for tour operators and managed the cruise division for the AARP. I joined TravelStore’s team in the ‘90s.
My commitment to travel has always been heightened by an awareness of tourism’s role in promoting understanding and peaceful relations between peoples of different nations and cultures. Every destination offers insights and delights if you travel with an open and inquisitive mind. (Though the more faraway the destination, the more compelling the trip!)
As exciting as it is to visit places for the first time, it’s also wonderful to return to those I’ve been to. How can anyone tire of visiting cities like London or Paris? At home, we have a world map on the wall, with colored pins identifying where we’ve been. It’s a daily reminder of how many places there are yet to experience!
I am a Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) and Master Cruise Counselor (MCC), and have taken over 40 cruises. I enjoy the serenity of days at sea. I also engage on various advisory boards, including Travel+Leisure, Signature Travel Network, Travelbound, and the Travel Corporation.
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