Jonathan
Phillips

I am a destination and cruise specialist, with having visited over 76 + countries and all seven continents, and cruised on nearly every cruise line.

Originally from London, United Kingdom, I now reside in beautiful Phoenix Arizona, and have called America my home for the past 30 years, proudly becoming a US citizen in January 2006.I constantly strive to improve my relationships with my suppliers and industry partners, therefore offering my clients first-hand knowledge of an incredible and a vast array of travel experience.

I love what I do with a passion and could not think of any other path that I would have followed. Having worked in the cruise industry for many years for some of the world’s best cruise lines, I have an insider’s knowledge of how the cruise industry works, and that relates in how I relate with managing my clients’ expectations.

People often ask me where I see myself in the next 5 – 10 years, and I tell them, exactly where I am today, doing what I care about with a passion!

Why work with me?

Please visit my ratings and reviews to see what my clients are saying about me.

Our team is made up of experienced travel advisors/consultants who truly advise you on the best options for you and your criteria. Buying travel today is vastly more complicated than it was even five years ago. I help you make the best possible decisions for your needs. I help you make the most of your budget.

Being part of Virtuoso (a consortium or network of what many consider to be the-best–of-the-best travel agencies). That means, we leverage an extraordinary worldwide network of exclusive relationships with excellent hotels, guides, tours, cruises, and more to offer you the outstanding experiences, amenities, and values for your travel dollars.

This year I was nominated for top Virtuoso Voyages production.

As a member of the Virtuoso Elevate team, I’m a cut above the rest when it comes to designing the best cruise experience for you. I was chosen to be a part of Elevate by Virtuoso and Silversea because of my existing expertise and my passion for the industry. With the support of these two esteemed companies behind me, I’ve gained the insider knowledge that allows me to create an experience that’s truly one-of-a-kind.

I have served a 4 -year tenure to sit on the "Seabourn Advisory Board"

I am also privileged to be a member of the "Explora journey’s" Virtuoso advisory board, and Explora Journeys Travel Advisory Circle member and am committed to being an Explora Journeys Brand Ambassador.

In 2019 I was nominated by Virtuoso for the most admired travel advisor in the USA, along with the most innovative cruise advisor in cruise sales, of which I was fortunate to have won.

In 2022 I was recognized by the Virtuoso Network for my commitmentto the Ultraluxe community, and was nominated for “Luminaries, Legends, and Leaders” Award

I also have the title of “Cruise Icon’ I have maintained revenue in the top 1% of Virtuoso cruise sales since 2007

My 2025 travel plans are:

January – QM2 transatlantic crossing from NYC to Southampton

March – Extensive exploration of Sicily

April – Naming ceremony of “World America” Miami

April Cabo San Lucas - Four Seasons Costa Palma

June The presidents cruise on Sea Cloud Spirit from Monte Carlo to Rome

June Japan, Tokyo (Mandarin Oriental), Yokohama (Hyatt Regency) and Kyoto (St Regis)

August – The best travel exposition in the world, “Virtuoso Travel week” Las Vegas

August - The big island of Hawaii - Mauna Lani - an Auberge Resort

September - JW Marriott San Jose del Cabo

November Seabourn Montreal to Miami

My 2026 travel plans are:

January 11-18th Sea Cloud - sailing on Sea's cloud Spirit

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