Ralph Iantosca CTA, DS, LS

My Background

I am Ralph Iantosca, I cater to the serious traveler, not the tourist. My 3 favorite ingredients when designing a trip are to be sure the trip is Authentic, Innovative and most of all Memorable.

I entered the travel industry in 1990 and have never found anything else more exciting. My career started with the International Travel academy in Vancouver, then with Horizon Air. From 1993-1998 worked for AAA Travel, 1998-2005 American Express Travel. I went independent in 2006. I have credentials from the Travel Institute; CTA (Certified Travel Associate; LS- Lifestyle Specialist; DS- Destination Specialist. Accolades I’ve won over the years, 2003, 2004 A-list by Travel and Leisure magazine for top agents in the Nation, D-Magazine top honeymoon specialist 2005. Virtuoso Member 2010 until today. Conde Nast Traveler Top travel specialist (Rwanda, Gorilla Trekking) for 2020. Iantosca Travel is a proud affiliate with Travel Experts, one of the largest agency’s in the prestigious invitation only Virtuoso Network.

World Traveler: I’ve been around the globe many times, multiple expeditions to Antarctica, African Safari Specialist for over twenty years, Gorilla Trekking Specialist (I have been many times) Galapagos specialist, and expedition specialist. Adventure lodges, trekking, Heli hiking and more. I am a certified Virtuoso Wanderlist advisor. (Management of your bucket list). Not only do I specialize in Active and Adventure travel, I also have knowledge in private jet expeditions, bespoke private guided itineraries worldwide and love to take my clients behind the scenes with insider access others would only dream of. I love to custom tailor itineraries, use a private airplane from place to place if the scenic drive is too long or not worth it. My portfolio consists of very luxurious Villas, Homes, small boutique hotels, large hotel suites, incredible destinations that are very difficult to get to. I have flown FIRST class and Business class on all the luxury focused airlines; Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Qatar etc. I understand and set up private planeside meet and greet to skip lines with custom formalities, saving time and aggravation both arriving and departing internationally. I love train travel and have been on the Venice Simplon Orient Express, Royal Scotsman, Hiram Bingham and work very close with the luxury trains around the globe. I believe that traveling is a luxury, not a commodity. Travel is about new experiences, cultures, foods, scenery and so many more things. Travel is to be cherished and ejoyed with those you love. I believe travel is the only thing that will make you richer. In over 30 years I have never forgotten I work for my clients, not for my suppliers, my clients and their needs come first.

How I work: let’s set up an interview to see if my exclusive portfolio of destinations and products is what you are looking for. I charge fees depending on the complexity of the assignment from $250 an hour to design the itinerary or I have an annual access fee that could be better for you with no itinerary design fee that might be better for you. Let’s talk.