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- Hotels
- Ocean Cruising
- River Cruising
- United Kingdom
- France
- Italy
- English
My Background
Valerie Ann Wilson, Founder, CEO, and Owner of Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. started the firm in 1981 when she could not find a travel agency that met her needs and expectations. Both Valerie and Valerie Wilson Travel have earned a reputation for discerning advice and impeccable customer service. VWT is a proud and active member of Virtuoso since 1998, and she is Chairman Emeritus of the Virtuoso Member Advisory Board.
She is the recipient of numerous travel industry awards such as Travel + Leisure's "A-List," as one of the top "Power Brokers" year after year since 2003, and "Most Powerful Women in Travel" by Travel Agent Magazine, as well as receiving two Lifetime Achievement Awards, respectively from Luxury Travel Advisor and Travel Weekly. Valerie serves on numerous travel advisory boards including The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Luxury Board of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, and Abercrombie & Kent USA.
Under Valerie's leadership, with her two daughters, Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg and Kimberly Wilson Wetty, Co-Presidents and Owners, Valerie Wilson Travel is one of the largest women owned and family managed travel consulting firms in the United States. Every year since 1998 the agency has been counted among Travel Weekly's "Top 50 Travel Agencies" and most recently as the 25th largest in the United States.
As a self-proclaimed “Frustrated Hotelier” she published the second edition of Valerie Wilson’s World…The Top Hotels & Resorts, Second Edition as a milestone of the 30th anniversary of VWT. Valerie is passionate about travel, particularly when she is sharing her knowledge, expertise and stories with clients.
Places I Have Traveled
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By: Mitzi
Reviewed on: 29 Dec 2013
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Reviewed on: 07 Jan 2014
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Reviewed on: 07 Jan 2014
Highly recommend
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Reviewed on: 12 Jan 2014
They are the best
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Reviewed on: 16 Jan 2014
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Reviewed on: 10 Feb 2014
Exceptional trip, great service
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Reviewed on: 14 Feb 2014
Emily Prentiss Rocks!
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Reviewed on: 14 Feb 2014
Perfect Honeymoon Has Been Planned!
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Reviewed on: 20 Feb 2014
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Reviewed on: 06 Mar 2014
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Reviewed on: 16 Mar 2014
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Reviewed on: 17 Mar 2014
Unsurpassed Quality and Customer Service
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Reviewed on: 09 Apr 2014
Highly recommended. We use Lorenzo & he's the best!
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Reviewed on: 12 May 2014
well-coordinated trip
By: Jara
Reviewed on: 02 Jul 2014
Unbelievable Honeymoon Thanks To VWT & Emily Prentiss!
By: AllisonBob
Reviewed on: 10 Aug 2014
Unflagging attention to every detail
By: Steve C
Reviewed on: 31 Aug 2014
perfect trip
By: Lauren
Reviewed on: 02 Sep 2014
WOW vacation
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Reviewed on: 28 Sep 2014
First Class Professional Service
By: Bill
Reviewed on: 19 Sep 2014
Elizabeth is great
By: Ed
Reviewed on: 20 Oct 2014
good service
By: lassie
Reviewed on: 01 Nov 2014
Hotel Londra Palace in Venice is perfect
By: steve
Reviewed on: 25 Oct 2014
Superb in every way!
By: Bea
Reviewed on: 25 Oct 2014
Excellent Cruise
By: Billie
Reviewed on: 09 Nov 2014
Outstanding helpfulness!
By: Rolf77
Reviewed on: 05 Nov 2014
Fabulous!
By: Linda
Reviewed on: 15 Feb 2015
Fantastic experience
By: janie23
Reviewed on: 29 Mar 2015
Expert professionalism
By: Richard
Reviewed on: 29 Mar 2015
The land of Cheese and Chocolates!
By: Nancy and Carlo
Reviewed on: 05 Dec 2014
Wonderful trip! Seabourn Legend will be the end of a ship dynasty.
By: Ellie
Reviewed on: 20 Dec 2014
Top Notch Service!
By: Katie
Reviewed on: 06 Jan 2015
trip to Atlantis
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Reviewed on: 08 Jan 2015
Beating the Snow---Timing is Everything
By: Bill & Peggy
Reviewed on: 12 Feb 2015
Just Right
By: Philippe
Reviewed on: 13 Feb 2015
Emily Prentiss rocks!
By: Joe Pro
Reviewed on: 13 Feb 2015
Another Terrific Experience
By: The DC Z's
Reviewed on: 05 Apr 2015
mayflower grace overview
By: george
Reviewed on: 23 Jun 2015
Stockholm and St Petersburg
By: sally
Reviewed on: 01 Jul 2015
Beautifully planned and executed
By: MDW
Reviewed on: 12 Jul 2015
great
By: mariu
Reviewed on: 02 Aug 2015
daughters Birthday trip
By: Melissa167
Reviewed on: 06 Aug 2015
Miami trip
By: Zuly1218
Reviewed on: 24 Aug 2015
Excellent service & expertise
By: Bill & Peggy
Reviewed on: 19 Sep 2015
Expert service all around!
By: Bea
Reviewed on: 22 Sep 2015
Another great trip by VAW!
By: Madodaman
Reviewed on: 09 Oct 2015
A very well designded trip
By: Cristina
Reviewed on: 23 Oct 2015
Alaska
By: Jara
Reviewed on: 10 Jun 2019

Southwest trip
By: Jude
Reviewed on: 10 Jun 2019
Absolutely the BEST experience I've ever had !
By: LIDave
Reviewed on: 21 Oct 2015
Great knowledge of sites and trips
By: Bea
Reviewed on: 25 Oct 2015
Full service travel advisor
By: Kathleen
Reviewed on: 30 Oct 2015
Excellent
By: Robbie
Reviewed on: 30 Oct 2015
Australia
By: Daniel
Reviewed on: 30 Oct 2015
The best ever!
By: Nancy and Carlo
Reviewed on: 07 Dec 2015
Saint Lucia
By: Carolyn
Reviewed on: 07 Dec 2015
excellent service
By: zuly0608
Reviewed on: 01 Feb 2016
expert advice from agency, well planned
By: Billie
Reviewed on: 30 Dec 2015
Highly Recommend
By: Monique212
Reviewed on: 19 Jan 2016
Excellent Service
By: Yvonnemaf
Reviewed on: 27 Feb 2016
Fast, friendly, professional service!
By: Susan
Reviewed on: 16 Mar 2016
Punta Mita Paradise
By: LA/NYC
Reviewed on: 21 Mar 2016
ZA060812
By: ZULY
Reviewed on: 04 Apr 2016
Phenomenal Attention to Detail with Superior Service
By: The DC Z's
Reviewed on: 17 Apr 2016
well worth the investment
By: Doobs
Reviewed on: 10 Apr 2016
Wonderful resort to stay in. The suite rooms are terrific.
By: Ellie
Reviewed on: 09 May 2016
Terrific!
By: Happy from Connecticut
Reviewed on: 10 Jun 2016

Great Advice for Italy
By: Jo
Reviewed on: 30 May 2016
Disappointing service
By: KarenR
Reviewed on: 04 Jun 2016

Great service!
By: Joe27
Reviewed on: 12 Jul 2016
Well done
By: VA
Reviewed on: 11 Jul 2016
AMAZING UNIQUE FANTASTIC
By: Liz
Reviewed on: 19 Jul 2016
African Adventure
By: JanieB70
Reviewed on: 16 Jul 2016
Favorite Dallas Hotel
By: AJT3
Reviewed on: 02 Aug 2016
expert friendly service
By: mandy12891
Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2016
We had great service and a great time!
By: Kyle0825
Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2016
Wonderful Paris Vacation
By: NickandJenny
Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2016
Family Trip to France
By: Acon
Reviewed on: 14 Aug 2016
Awesome
By: Barbara55
Reviewed on: 18 Aug 2016
So thankful for Emily!
By: BrownieBrittle
Reviewed on: 22 Aug 2016
Baltic/Northern Europe
By: DHL
Reviewed on: 12 Sep 2016
Expert Friendly Service
By: SDT
Reviewed on: 19 Sep 2016
Great All Round
By: Alistair
Reviewed on: 21 Sep 2016
Your System
By: Tom
Reviewed on: 26 Sep 2016
The Ritz Hotel
By: Ellie
Reviewed on: 23 Oct 2016
Expert trvl consultant and wonderful Paris hotel reccomendation
By: Louis and Tony
Reviewed on: 23 Oct 2016
Such a Beautiful Place
By: Julie
Reviewed on: 15 Nov 2016
The best!
By: Nancy
Reviewed on: 01 Dec 2016
Wonderful Stay in San Francisco!
By: Heather
Reviewed on: 09 Jan 2017
Jumby Bay
By: Bill
Reviewed on: 20 Jan 2017
India 2017
By: Betsy Swindell
Reviewed on: 07 Apr 2017
india
By: anonymous
Reviewed on: 04 Feb 2017

Trip to Chile
By: JP
Reviewed on: 20 Feb 2017
Great travel!
By: Bea
Reviewed on: 25 Feb 2017
Turks & Caicos
By: Nancy
Reviewed on: 16 Mar 2017
Wonderful experience
By: LoveBirds
Reviewed on: 21 Apr 2017
Barbados
By: Bill Atwell
Reviewed on: 19 Mar 2017
The best travel agent
By: Jeff V.
Reviewed on: 03 Apr 2017
Great trip
By: Tammie
Reviewed on: 02 Apr 2017
A HAPPY TRAVELLER
By: Richard
Reviewed on: 10 Apr 2017
Dreamy Italian Honeymoon
By: Kate & Ed
Reviewed on: 06 Jun 2017
Incredible Experience
By: Nikki & Garland
Reviewed on: 13 Jun 2017
Alaskan trip
By: Ellie
Reviewed on: 26 Jun 2017
Emily Prentis
By: Italy 2017
Reviewed on: 29 Jun 2017
Amazing Experience
By: Matt
Reviewed on: 09 Jul 2017
Cancun trip
By: Marie
Reviewed on: 12 Jul 2017
Emily
By: Barbara
Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2017
Windstar
By: M
Reviewed on: 20 Jul 2017
Costa Rica
By: Cheese
Reviewed on: 31 Jul 2017
Vegas
By: Mariu
Reviewed on: 12 Aug 2017
Norwegian dream
By: Aim
Reviewed on: 22 Aug 2017
Joy in La Jolla
By: Hiral Shah
Reviewed on: 28 Aug 2017
Greece trip
By: Tommy
Reviewed on: 11 Sep 2017
Review of Waldorf Astoria hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Reviewed on: 01 Oct 2017
Normandy/Cotswolds
By: Ceilidhs Mom
Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2017
South Africa
By: Belize
Reviewed on: 22 Oct 2017
Italy honeymoon
By: GTL
Reviewed on: 06 Nov 2017
Toronto
By: Lloyd
Reviewed on: 20 Nov 2017
Best Advisor, Best Vacations
By: Natalie D
Reviewed on: 26 Dec 2017
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
By: Orlando
Reviewed on: 01 Dec 2017
Review
By: Ellie
Reviewed on: 10 Dec 2017
Always helpful and lovely to work with
By: Jennifer Walker Waggoner
Reviewed on: 15 Dec 2017
trip review
By: louise
Reviewed on: 08 Jan 2018
Germany
By: Leslie
Reviewed on: 07 Jan 2018
Perfect trip, perfectly relaxing
By: at the beach
Reviewed on: 16 Jan 2018
New York
By: Jtd
Reviewed on: 01 Feb 2018
Two wonderful cruise lines.
By: Ellie
Reviewed on: 07 Feb 2018
Outstanding Service
By: Carolyn
Reviewed on: 16 Feb 2018
Agent Rachel
By: Sandy
Reviewed on: 02 Mar 2018
Great
By: Kerry
Reviewed on: 24 Feb 2018
Africa
By: Rochester
Reviewed on: 05 Mar 2018
Belize
By: Belize
Reviewed on: 16 Mar 2018
aspen trip
By: sporty
Reviewed on: 17 Mar 2018
Bangkok and Vietnam
By: Nick
Reviewed on: 05 Apr 2018
great work as always
By: occasional traveler
Reviewed on: 04 Apr 2018
Great Experience working with Diane
By: Rachel_Rosen
Reviewed on: 14 Apr 2018
Wonderful Trip to Rome
By: LJK
Reviewed on: 05 May 2018
Italy
By: TS
Reviewed on: 10 May 2018
Italy Trip
By: Rick
Reviewed on: 17 May 2018
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By: xxxx
Reviewed on: 22 May 2018
Perfect Trip: Normandy and Paris
By: Lippa
Reviewed on: 26 Jun 2018
Trip to Bahamas
By: Leo
Reviewed on: 25 Jun 2018
France biking
By: Phil T
Reviewed on: 10 Jul 2018
Scotland
By: Susan
Reviewed on: 05 Jul 2018
I love working with VWTI
By: John Thomas
Reviewed on: 14 Jul 2018
Italian Honeymoon! 2018
By: Nick S
Reviewed on: 27 Jul 2018
Best luxury travel agent in the country
By: Jeff V.
Reviewed on: 02 Aug 2018
Amalfi Coast 2018
By: Scott Kuzmic
Reviewed on: 01 Aug 2018
Awful Experience
By: Greece123
Reviewed on: 18 Aug 2018

Already have
By: Felipe
Reviewed on: 12 Aug 2018
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By: Echo echo
Reviewed on: 13 Aug 2018
Ocean ZCourse
By: Ocean Course
Reviewed on: 13 Aug 2018
Awesome Alaska cruise!
By: Alaska Admirer
Reviewed on: 26 Aug 2018
VWT is the best
By: DAT
Reviewed on: 14 Sep 2018
Superb Service
By: Richard
Reviewed on: 10 Sep 2018
Mycations- Melissa Roth
By: Pam
Reviewed on: 24 Sep 2018
Milan & Lake Como
By: Bill Atwell
Reviewed on: 27 Sep 2018
Trip of a Lifetime
By: Dmont
Reviewed on: 25 Sep 2018
VWT Travel
By: Sandy
Reviewed on: 28 Sep 2018
Great travel agent
By: Bea
Reviewed on: 14 Oct 2018
Windstar Cruise
By: Alice
Reviewed on: 19 Oct 2018
Provence
By: Diane
Reviewed on: 04 Nov 2018
Sue Shiffman is a miracle worker!
By: Dr. Carol
Reviewed on: 07 Nov 2018
Island Paradise
By: JBird
Reviewed on: 07 Nov 2018
Diane
By: Phil
Reviewed on: 20 Nov 2018
Week in Portugal
By: L
Reviewed on: 07 Dec 2018
The best travel agent!
By: Jane
Reviewed on: 13 Dec 2018
Excellent service
By: Cb
Reviewed on: 14 Dec 2018
Thank you
By: musicintheair
Reviewed on: 19 Dec 2018
Traveling
By: Yvonne
Reviewed on: 20 Dec 2018
Great 2 week trip in Peru
By: lacrosse26m
Reviewed on: 30 Dec 2018
Top trip adviser
By: Bea
Reviewed on: 14 Jan 2019
Majestic Hotel
By: l
Reviewed on: 07 Jan 2019
Christmas in Vienna trip
By: Louis M
Reviewed on: 18 Jan 2019
trip planning made easy
By: Ri-ri
Reviewed on: 10 Jan 2019
Chile
By: John
Reviewed on: 24 Feb 2019
Turks and Caicos
By: Tiffany hsia
Reviewed on: 09 Mar 2019
Barbados
By: Bill
Reviewed on: 19 Mar 2019
Another wonderful trip!
By: Dee Napolitan
Reviewed on: 30 Mar 2019
Florida trip
By: Jim Kenny
Reviewed on: 10 Apr 2019
Wonderful experience
By: JLD
Reviewed on: 16 Apr 2019
a great trip, excellent arrangements
By: rich k
Reviewed on: 22 Apr 2019
How did we ever travel anywhere without Sue Schiffman!
By: drcarol
Reviewed on: 29 Apr 2019
Holy Land
By: Holy Land
Reviewed on: 28 Apr 2019
Smooth as always
By: Florence
Reviewed on: 02 May 2019
Cruise 2019
By: Amy & Heather
Reviewed on: 03 May 2019
Japan
By: EFG
Reviewed on: 13 May 2019
Kentucky Derby
By: Marie
Reviewed on: 13 May 2019
Outstanding Travel Advisor
By: bfk711
Reviewed on: 25 May 2019
Biking and more in Portugal
By: Phil
Reviewed on: 30 May 2019
One of the best trips ever
By: Jorge
Reviewed on: 25 May 2019
Trip to Iceland
By: Corey
Reviewed on: 29 May 2019
WONDERFUL - Travel Agency
By: jeepgirl
Reviewed on: 30 May 2019
Travel perfect
By: Mary L
Reviewed on: 17 Jun 2019
Virtuoso
By: LettuceBH
Reviewed on: 08 Jun 2019

NY Trip
By: Terry
Reviewed on: 23 Jun 2019
Saved, once again!
By: Elle
Reviewed on: 03 Jul 2019
Greece-cruise-Venice
By: Marie
Reviewed on: 08 Jul 2019
Bermuda
By: Beaches28
Reviewed on: 12 Jul 2019
Turks & Caicos
By: BWJ
Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2019
Special Family Vacation
By: Ann
Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2019
Multigenerational Family Trip to London and Paris
By: Tran
Reviewed on: 26 Jul 2019
Arctic Cruise Review
By: Ed Geller
Reviewed on: 15 Jul 2019
A wonderful visit to Italy
By: th
Reviewed on: 17 Jul 2019
Greatest Travel Agent
By: Luxury Travel
Reviewed on: 15 Jul 2019
Excellent
By: Robbie
Reviewed on: 18 Jul 2019
Coordinating Italy and Berlin family flights
By: Laura D
Reviewed on: 29 Jul 2019
Great trip to Bar Harbor!
By: FES
Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2019
Amazing Italy
By: Punk
Reviewed on: 09 Aug 2019
Baltic cruise trip
By: Carol
Reviewed on: 11 Aug 2019
xxxxx
By: dandm
Reviewed on: 17 Aug 2019

Excellent advice
By: Traveler
Reviewed on: 19 Aug 2019
Great time
By: J
Reviewed on: 24 Aug 2019
College Buddy trip to vegas
By: College Buddy Trip to Vegas
Reviewed on: 01 Sep 2019
Personal Review
By: Yvonne Dadoo ader
Reviewed on: 29 Aug 2019
Another perfect adventure
By: Ellen
Reviewed on: 15 Sep 2019
Italy Trip
By: Rick
Reviewed on: 03 Oct 2019
Last minute trip
By: Always wanted to go to Maine
Reviewed on: 10 Oct 2019
Trip to France
By: Bastideman
Reviewed on: 20 Oct 2019
California trip
By: Happy traveler
Reviewed on: 04 Nov 2019
Excellent
By: Jane
Reviewed on: 12 Nov 2019
Jamaica
By: Chicky
Reviewed on: 22 Nov 2019
Japan travel 2019
By: Susans
Reviewed on: 23 Nov 2019

Xmas river cruise
By: Jps
Reviewed on: 20 Dec 2019
Great cruise
By: Bonnie
Reviewed on: 20 Dec 2019
Diane Race is excellent
By: Diana
Reviewed on: 15 Jan 2020
Bahamas
By: Marie
Reviewed on: 13 Jan 2020
Paris London 2020
By: Andy
Reviewed on: 11 Jan 2020
Jumby Bay
By: Wlatwell@gmail.com
Reviewed on: 25 Jan 2020
Review
By: Felipe
Reviewed on: 02 Feb 2020
Fabulous Service
By: travel
Reviewed on: 27 Jan 2020
Diane is the best!!!
By: Amy & Heather
Reviewed on: 26 Jan 2020
Another great experience
By: Elle
Reviewed on: 07 Feb 2020
Chile
By: John
Reviewed on: 17 Feb 2020
Trip to Atlantis
By: Gman
Reviewed on: 17 Feb 2020
Jamaica
By: Ingrid
Reviewed on: 21 Feb 2020
Guided our family to Paradise
By: EKL
Reviewed on: 24 Feb 2020
Hawaii
By: Hawaii
Reviewed on: 29 Feb 2020
easy planning
By: rich k
Reviewed on: 09 Mar 2020
Diane
By: Duck
Reviewed on: 04 Mar 2020
Glenna is top notch
By: Marie
Reviewed on: 04 Mar 2020
Exceptional travel advisor
By: Demanding traveler
Reviewed on: 03 Oct 2020
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