The only thing better than meeting expectations is exceeding them. Yampu Co-Founder, Monica Irauzqui had the honor to sit down for an interview with keynote speaker, Tony Winyard who hosts the Podcast Exceeding Expectations. Each episode of Exceeding Expectations features an interview with a person that loves their work and tries to far exceed the expectations of their clients. […]
Authentic Travel with Monica Irauzqui Woman business owner, mother, and world traveler, Yampu’s Monica Irauzqui has visited over 50 destinations during her lifetime where she has gained an exceptional level of expertise in nearly all things travel. In an interview with esteemed speaker, Chris Smit of Culture Matters, Monica shared her travel knowledge with excellent insights on how to be […]
Paraty; a Charming, Cobble Stoned Gem. General Sales Manager, Karolina Guilcapi shares her favorite spot in Brazil. I have been selling Paraty for 10+ years. It is a small fishing village, that is reached by a narrow coastal road 4 hours from Rio. I have been intrigued by it for a long time, and right before I left for my […]
There are so many great and inspired employees at Yampu Tours who work behind the scenes to dream up the amazing, custom-made tours we offer our clients. Meet one of our teammates, Lance, an experienced traveler and photographer with in-depth product know-how, in the Q&A below! Name: Lance Caron Title: Marketing Coordinator Hometown: Eden Mills, VT. Time at Yampu: Almost 3 years! […]
Name: Kay Webster Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL Time with Yampu: Since February 2018. Q: What is the best vacation you’ve been on? A: Definitely my three month trip around Europe! It sparked my desire to travel and explore the world. Q: When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A: I wanted to be a […]
Yampu’s general sales manager, Karolina, has been making the dreams of Yampu travelers come true for more than ten years. A true world traveler, she inspires her colleagues and clients with her firsthand knowledge and fun-loving and adventurous spirit. As a veteran tour consultant and experienced traveler, she is always happy to help anyone on the Yampu team. Learn more […]
Name: Meghan Holly Hometown: Crystal Lake, IL Time with Yampu: Since May 2017. Q: Before working at Yampu Tours, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had? A: I spent two summers in Alaska warding off ill-tempered grizzly bears and overly rugged mountain men. Ok just kidding (sort of). I worked for two different cruise lines based in […]
This month we would like to give props to Yampu’s Air Coordinator, Linda; the lady behind the scenes who makes sure travel plans aren’t just left up in the air! Name: Linda Gardner Hometown: Boston, MA Time with Yampu: Since July 2012 Q: Would you say you are messy or organized? A: It depends on the circumstances. I am totally OCD with cleaning my house […]
Learn all about our lovely tour designer, Michelle, who is an essential part of making clients’ dream travel plans come true! Name: Michelle Dorval Hometown: Sutton, Massachusetts How long have you been with Yampu? 10 months! Q: What advice do you have for prospective travelers? A: Go with the flow! You will be surprised just how many life long memories can […]
In the summer of 2016, Yampu decided to take more concrete steps toward growth and implemented a tour designer training program, which required trainees that would help to shape Yampu’s growing company culture. Maggie was one of the first people to complete the program and to be promoted to join Yampu’s tour consultant team. Now, she uses her creativity to […]