Advisor - Deborah McDonald

Deborah McDonald

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    Based in Birthplace of Rock n' Roll: Cleveland, Ohio

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    Speaks English

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Food & Wine
Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel
Hidden Gems in Italy
Greece
Spain
Japan

My Story

I love how travel brings people together. I'm married and a mom of four grown children (grown but never too old for family vacations). Travel has always been our way of staying close. I genuinely enjoy helping people plan their trips because I know firsthand the joy and fulfillment that comes from a thoughtfully planned journey.

My Travel Style

Growing up in Spain for several years instilled in me a deep passion for travel from an early age. Since then, I have seized every opportunity to study, live or work abroad. While I appreciate visiting popular destinations, I find the most fulfillment and energy from exploring smaller, lesser-known locations. The immersion in local culture and the meaningful connections I make in these off-the-beaten-path places continually draw me back. Often, my trips are inspired by a distinctive local experience or a unique hotel, around which I plan the rest of my itinerary.

My reviews (20)

a month ago

Deborah was so easy to work with and the special perks she could offer made the visit extra special. Our room was amazing! I cannot wait to use Deborah for our next trip!

2 months ago

We had never used a travel agent before, but after hearing glowing reviews from friends about Debbie, we decided to give it a try — and she absolutely exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, Debbie took care of every detail of our Italy vacation. She listened carefully to what we wanted, made thoughtful recommendations, and was always available when we needed her. Her ability to pivot and adjust plans as needed was incredibly helpful and reassuring. Debbie’s professionalism, responsiveness, and genuine care made the entire experience seamless and enjoyable. I honestly can't say enough good things about her. I've already recommended her to friends and would work with her again in a heartbeat!

2 months ago

It was a wonderful experience working with Debbie. From beginning to end, she was knowledgeable and attentive. She recognized the needs of our travel group and put together a perfect itinerary. Her guidance led us to the right accommodations, tours and restaurants. Thanks to Debbie, we had such fun travel adventures. Can’t wait to be the next trip!

4 months ago

Debbie was incredible to work with! On very short notice she arranged a fabulous trip to Italy that we enjoyed so much! She is knowledgeable, detail oriented and truly cared about making our trip special. She checked in to make sure things were going smoothly once we got there and along the way.

I would highly reccomend Debbie! We’re so grateful and look forward to having her plan another trip for us!

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Elizabeth M.

5 months ago

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