Condé Nast Traveler just released its 2025 Travel Specialists list, and we’re thrilled to be part of it. The famed list features 24 Fora advisors — including Fora co-founder Henley Vazquez — all with specialties ranging from sports travel and African safaris to luxe Caribbean escapes and family-friendly France.
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Henley Vazquez: As co-founder of Fora, Henley brings her close industry relationships to inform each itinerary, making client experiences truly unforgettable. Specialties include the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Mexico, European cities and family travel.
Claire Herzog: A lover of foodie culture, Claire loves infusing client trips with culinary stops to get an authentic taste of each destination. Specialties include honeymoons, South Africa, dude ranches and Italy.
Gaya Vinay: A Boulder-based advisor, Gaya enjoys planning family and outdoor travel, making connections between clients and their destinations. Specialties are family and luxury travel.
Swaylah Faroqi: A modern and curious traveler, Swaylah is always searching for bespoke unique stays in unknown destinations. Specialties are the UK, Japan, Mexico and Europe for groups.
Chirag Panchal: Chirag is the founder of Ensuite Collection and puts his meticulous planning skills to work planning luxury getaways. Specialties include the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, honeymoons and multi-gen travel.
Anna Tretter: Based in DC, Anna brings an obsessive level of discernment for tailoring experiences and itineraries to each of her clients. Specialties include NFL games, London, France, Italy and family travel.
Pamela Murphy: Born and raised in New York, Pamela loves turning research into expertly curated itineraries for her clients. Specialties include Europe, Japan and the US.
Sarah Wilcox: A travel industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, Sarah uses her critical industry insight to plan her clients’ trips. Specialties include Mexico, Spain, Italy and family travel.
Gray Grandy: Gray brings that "oldest daughter energy" to all aspects of travel planning to create her clients’ travel itineraries. Specialties include Florida, the Caribbean, Europe and family travel.
Lindsay Burkhead: With over 20 years of travel experience, Lindsay is passionate about planning extraordinary vacations that clients will cherish forever. Specialties include Palm Beach, Antigua, family travel, Greece and Spain.
Nadine Fedorenko: One of Nadine’s favorite destinations is Italy, staying in elegant villa-style hotels that evoke a sense of home. Specialties include safaris, Japan, Europe and couples’ travel.
Brooke Tuchman: With a love for group travel, Brooke plans itineraries for clients who want to discover new places and experiences. Specialties include Italy, the Caribbean, Cabo and Southeast Asia.
Emmanuel Perez: A curious traveler, Emmanuel brings a culture-driven approach to planning travel. Specialties include solo travel, food and wine trips, arts and culture travel, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Nancy Deane: A self-proclaimed professional wanderer, Nancy is drawn to hidden gems and experiences that create lasting memories. Specialties include family travel, California and boutique travel.
Kaitlan Leonard: A lover of food and wine, Kaitlan infuses her trips with adventure and luxury. Specialties include safaris, Europe, Southeast Asia, Antarctica and Greece.
Stephanie Cavazuti: Stephanie is an adventure seeker with a knack for luxury, planning getaways that always have a culinary influence. Specialties include couples’ travel, the Caribbean, Europe and the US.
Natalie Kurtzman: Natalie understands the unique challenges (and advantages) of traveling with kids. She is passionate about wellness and prioritizing self-care, and thrives on crafting these kinds of trips. Specialties include family and luxury travel, Europe and the Caribbean.
Rachel Meyers: A San Francisco native and lifelong Francophile, Rachel is a design-hotel junkie and lover of all things food, wine and local. Specialties include luxury travel, boutique hotels, Europe and gastronomy.
Claudia Riegelhaupt: Claudia, a mom of two, is a lover of good design, good food and beautiful experiences, building these into her trips. Specialties include family travel, off-the-beaten-path travel and Europe.
Amna Ismail: While luxury travel is Amna’s expertise, she loves a flexible approach. For her, travel is about experiencing destinations in a way that feels right for you. Specialties include family travel, Europe, the US and the Caribbean.
Melanie Pink: Melanie seeks out geological and architectural wonders when she travels, infusing her itineraries with each destination's unique offerings. Specialties include the Caribbean, retreats, family travel, off-the-beaten-path experiences, adventure, North America and Europe.
Louisa Vann: Louisa has a knack for boutique, authentic travel experiences that feel luxurious — and don’t break the bank. Specialties include the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and boutique hotels in the US.
Nhu Lam: Nhu has a knack for luxury, insider gems. Go to her for the best finds that fly under the radar. Specialties include the US, France, Italy, Mexico and the UK.
Caryn Ruocco: Caryn helps people go beyond tourism and experience the world more creatively, planning trips with an eye for luxury, adventure and exploration. Specialties include family travel, Mexico, France, Italy, Spain and Portugal.