Hidden Gems: Meet Maria Poole of Maria Poole Travel

Today we’d like to introduce you to Maria Poole.

Hi Maria, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I am a passionate travel planner and Specialist in the Art of Travel. Even though I am a designer by trade, I am a traveler at heart. I traveled to over 40 countries. When I’m not traveling the globe, I am at home with my family. I’m a mom, wander lusting foodie, wine lover, an adventurer, and a joyful purveyor of travel.

An Independent Affiliate of Virtuoso, one of the most well-respected consortia in the luxury travel busines, I am a top producer and preferred partner with most of the world’s best hotels and resorts, tour operators, and cruise lines. Because of this, I have personal contacts around the Travel World.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I started my business 10 years ago. It took almost 1.5 years to see real results. I kept hustling, traveling, and bringing back a wealth of knowledge globally within the travel market. Within a short time, I saw my business take off to where I am now!

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
I specialize in bespoke travel & dream honeymoons. As an experienced travel planner, I deliver extraordinary experiences and access to very special places around the globe with seamless planning to get you wherever in the world you’re heading next..

In addition to our contacts, I also collectively spend hundreds of hours learning more each year visiting new destinations, attending webinars, reading news, listening to podcasts, and personally touring or experiencing dozens of the properties I most often recommend.