Brenda Thomas

Brenda's passion for travel ignited early in life during her Pennsylvania upbringing, marked by cherished family trips to the Jersey Shore, Canadian camping adventures, and journeys up and down the U.S. East Coast.

Her wanderlust has since led her to explore 48 countries across five continents and visit 43 U.S. states. Brenda thrives in diverse settings, whether bustling metropolises, serene mountains, or tranquil beaches, and she is a dedicated advocate for America's National Park System. Among her favorite global cities are Prague, Cusco, Ljubljana, and New Orleans.

An avid enthusiast of live theater, Brenda makes an annual pilgrimage to New York City's Broadway scene. She holds a deep affection for plays like Picnic and The Elephant Man, and musicals such as Hedwig and the Angry Inch, American Idiot, Kinky Boots, and Cabaret.

Residing in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, Brenda finds joy in attending concerts, theater productions, and visiting museums, alongside indulging in local wine tasting and uncovering Southern California's hidden gems. When not globe-trotting, she cherishes moments with her husband, two adult children, and their five cats.

Brenda thrives on designing custom experiences, working closely with her clients to move beyond cookie-cutter itineraries. Off-the-beaten-path adventures are her specialty. She has helped clients craft unforgettable journeys, including idyllic escapes to the Maldives, chasing the Northern Lights in Lapland, exploring remote Svalbard in search of polar bears, frolicking with orangutans in the jungles of Borneo, and standing face-to-face with the majestic gorillas of Uganda.

Brenda’s favorite destinations to plan include French Polynesia, Northern Europe, the Middle East, and India – particularly regions beyond the Golden Triangle. She holds specialist certifications in these and many other destinations, including Alaska, Hawaii, Colombia, Mexico, and East Africa.

A Certified Travel Associate through The Travel Institute since 2019, Brenda is committed to continuous learning. Whether it’s traveling to far-flung corners of the world for firsthand experience or diving into immersive study programs, she believes that staying current is essential in today’s ever-changing travel landscape.