Easing the Way: Travel Agent Recommendations

For help arranging air transportation, pre- and post-trip hotels, rental cars or rail tickets in conjunction with your Backroads trip, we suggest you work with your own travel agent or contact one of our recommended travel agencies. Please note that it is customary for travel agents to charge a fee for their consulting services.

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Dimensions In Travel

A long-time friend of Backroads, Dimensions in Travel offers expertise in arranging pre- and post-trip travel arrangements for Backroads guests. Call 888-800-5099 to complete your Backroads vacation plans with Dimensions in Travel today.

Carol Farnworth

Carol Farnworth

In travel since 1991

Dimensions in Travel
350 Ignacio Blvd., Suite 201, Novato, CA 94949
Phone: 888-800-5099, ext. 150
Email: carol@dimensionsintravel.com

Carol Farnworth has been with Dimensions in Travel for 27 of her 30 years in the travel industry, and has provided travel services to numerous Backroads guests since 1995. She thoroughly enjoyed her two Backroads vacations: a walking trip in Eastern Canada and a biking trip in Louisiana. A Scotsmaster agent certified by the Scottish Tourism Board, Carol has visited Great Britain more than 30 times and traveled in Germany, the Czech Republic, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Belgium, Turkey, Holland, Austria, Hungary, France, Italy, Russia as well as Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.

Jill Romano

Jill Romano

In travel since 1987

Dimensions in Travel
350 Ignacio Blvd., Suite 201, Novato, CA 94949
Phone: 888-800-5099, ext. 204
Email: jill@dimensionsintravel.com

Jill Romano is the co-owner of Dimensions in Travel and has worked at the agency since 1987. Holding a degree in art history from the University of the East Anglia, Norwich, England, Jill has traveled extensively and tries to visit a new destination each year. Her over 20 years of experience, along with personal visits to so many Backroads destinations—France, Ireland, England, Scotland, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Turkey, Morocco, the Dalmatian Coast, China, Thailand, the Canadian Rockies, Hawaii and Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks—makes her a perfect fit for helping guests with a variety of pre- and post-travel plans. She has made travel arrangements for Backroads guests since 1995 and has traveled with Backroads to Bali and Cinque Terre. Though Jill's specific areas of expertise and personal favorites are the U.K., France and Italy, she loves the challenge of something new.

Wynette Brecher

Wynette Brecher

In travel since 1987

Dimensions in Travel
350 Ignacio Blvd., Suite 201, Novato, CA 94949
Phone: 888-800-5099, ext. 222
Email: wynette@dimensionsintravel.com

Wynette Brecher has been with Dimensions in Travel for six years and has provided worldwide travel services to numerous Backroads guests. She got her start in the travel industry as the Travel Coordinator for Rolling Stone Magazine in 1987. Wynette's areas of expertise are the USA, England, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Costa Rica and family travel. She has one son so she knows all about the joys of traveling with kids. Wynette has done the Backroads California Wine Country Biking trip and hopes to do a multisport trip next.

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ProTravel International

loretta carson

Loretta Carson, ATC

In travel since 1979

515 Madison Ave., 10th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: 800-227-1059 x9539 or 212-409-9539
Email: loretta@protravelinc.com

Area(s) and destinations of expertise: Europe, U.S., South America, Asia, the Caribbean, family vacations, honeymoons and spas.

Backroads trips taken: California Wine Country Biking

Classic World Travel, Inc. - A Virutoso Member

sylvie eldridge

Sylvie Eldridge, CTA

In travel since 1995

Independent Agent, in affiliation with Valerie Wilson Travel, NYC
56200 Bay Hill Court, Greensboro, NC 27410
Phone: 336-605-4660
Email: sylvie-classic@triad.rr.com

Area(s) and destinations of expertise: Japan/Orient, Europe (I am from Switzerland and I lived in Japan and Italy)

Named in the "A-List 70 Travel Super-Agents" in Travel + Leisure magazine

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Brownell Travel

Rebecca Falkenberry

Rebecca Falkenberry, CTA, ATC, DS

In travel since 1998

813 Shades Creek Pkwy., Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35209-4459
Phone: 727-954-8252
Email: rebeccaf@brownelltravel.com

Area(s) and destinations of expertise: Alaska, Tahiti, South America (Amazon, Peru, Ecuador/Galápagos, Patagonia), American West national parks, Canadian Rockies, Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa), Tibet and Nepal

Backroads trips taken: Tuscany Biking, Switzerland Multisport.

Listed in Condé Nast Traveler as One of the 100 Best Travel Agents in the U.S., recognized by Travel+Leisure as Top U.S. Travel Agent and named One of the Best Travel Experts in the U.S. by National Geographic Traveler.

Century Travel

Chris Hammond

Chris Hammond

In travel since 1979

100 Glenridge Point Pkwy, Suite 125, Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: 800-533-6336 or 404-478-8888
Email: chris@centurytvl.com

Area(s) and destinations of expertise: Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and the Americas

Backroads trips taken: Canadian Rockies, Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket, Loire Valley, Czech Republic & Austria and Bordeaux.

Sterling Brownell Travel

Susan Sparks

Susan Sparks

In travel since 1988

320 Silverlode Dr., Aspen, CO 81611
Phone: 970-925-5855
Email: susan@poitraveler.com

Area(s) and destinations of expertise: Active travel, adventure travel, hiking, biking—Asia, Europe, South America

Backroads trips taken: Veneto Biking

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Alpine Travel of Saratoga

Lynda Turley

Lynda Turley Garrett, CTC, DS

In travel since 1980

Quito Village Shopping Center, 18798 Cox Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: 408-379-3853
Email: lyndat@alpine-travel.com

Area(s) and destinations of expertise: hiking, walking, biking, white water, family travel, and food and wine specialist and wildlife

Voted One of the Top 125 Travel Agents in the USA by Travel+Leisure.

Travel Dynamics Group

Doris White

Doris White, CTC, DS

In travel since 1989

7590 Fay Ave., Suite 204, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-551-4560
Email: Doris@doristrips.com

Area(s) and destinations of expertise: upscale leisure and active adventure, walking & hiking, biking, skiing, spas, food & wine, luxury properties and small ship cruising. Switzerland specialist with extensive knowledge of the European Alps (France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland) as well as Portugal and New Zealand.

Backroads trips taken: Provence, Patagonia, Nepal and Hungary, Slovakia & Poland.

Betty Maclean Travel, Inc.

Debby Denham

Debby Denham, CTC, DS, ACCS

In travel since 1989

800 Laurel Oak Drive, Suite 200, Naples, FL 34108-2713
Phone: 800-865-8111 or 239-513-0333
Email: Debby@BettyMacleanTravel.com
web:    http://www.BettyMacleanTravel.com

Area(s) and destinations of expertise: Luxury and Adventure Cruises, Private Jet Journeys, Galapagos, South Africa and Botswana, Sea of Cortez, Alaska, Tahiti, Argentina and Chile.

Backroads trips taken: Hoping to experience Bali and South Africa & Botswana.

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