Founder and Lead Advisor
All specialties, with a focus on custom itineraries and small ship cruising
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Specialists, Not Generalists
Meet the Team
Anything is possible when you have the right people for the job. Each advisor on the Exemplary Travel team is an independent travel professional with deep expertise in a specific travel category. Scroll to meet them.
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Founder and Lead Advisor
Patty Zesut
Patty founded Exemplary Travel Advisors in 2019 after more than twenty years of international travel across four continents. She leads the team and works personally with clients on custom itineraries and small ship cruising.
The Advisors
Find the specialist for your trip
Associate Advisor
Amanda is an ocean cruise expert in addition to being a luxury travel afficionado.
Associate Advisor
Carolyn specializes in animal-centric travel, safari itineraries and expedition cruises.
Associate Advisor
Ciara specializes in Hawaii and Polynesian island vacations of all types.
Associate Advisor
James specializes in golf getaways, Ireland and Portugal adventures, wine and whiskey experiences, luxury couples' escapes, and unforgettable family vacations.
Associate Advisor
Jennifer specializes in cruising and family travel and is an expert at Disney destinations.
Associate Advisor
Malikah specializes in Disney Cruise Line and parks, multi-generational travel, Israel and more.
Associate Advisor and Explorer in Residence
Pat specializes in small ship and river cruising, road trips and exploration for our group.
Associate Advisor
Tisbeth is an expert in authentic and immersive European, Mexican and Caribbean itineraries.
Adventure, Golf and Sports Travel Advisor
Rob is an ex-collegiate athlete and current fan of sports of all kinds. He is also our agency's certified golf travel professional.
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