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 […]
Want to travel with flair? Veteran tour consultant, Wendy, is well-traveled and uses her firsthand knowledge to put a special spin on travel for her clients. Get to know our Elite Tour Consultant, Wendy, in her Q&A below! Name: Wendy Murray Title: Elite Tour Consultant Hometown: South Side Chicago Time at Yampu: Six-year Anniversary is fast approaching! Q: Before working at Yampu […]
Yampu’s sales staff radiates creativity, fun and adventurousness in all that they do. They will make your trip amazing because they’ve done the coolest things out there! One of our most inventive veterans is our Regional Sales Manager & Group Coordinator, Stephanie. She just returned from Namibia and South Africa armed with even more great travel ideas for her clients. […]
Great tours don’t just happen with the snap of your fingers, they are the result of the collaboration and ideas of many team members working together to create imaginative, tailor-made experiences for our travelers. Of all those working to make these adventures possible, our tour designers are responsible for building the foundation that the rest of a tour’s details can […]
The travel industry is one where perfectionism and the ability to “go with the flow” converge. Our tour consultants and tour designers know better than anyone what it means to work hard and play hard, especially Yampu’s Vice President and Co-founder, Monica Irauzqui. Monica works hard to create perfect experiences for Yampu clients, building life-long relationships and instilling confidence in […]
Many Yampu travelers return from their tours with rave reviews on how tailored and authentic their experiences are. Yampu president and co-founder, Jose Irauzqui, and his wife and Yampu co-founder and VP started Yampu with a desire to share the magic of travel experiences that depart from mainstream tourism. Expert travelers who have seen the best countless countries have to […]