Our Company
World Vista Travel, LLC is owned and operated by Heather McDonough. Heather holds a B.A. in International Studies and a post-graduate certificate in International Business from Virginia Commonwealth Unviersity. She is fluent in French and enjoys music, reading, traveling (of course!) and spending time with her young son Killian, her husband Jay and their Boxer dog, Manny. She was born and raised in Glen Allen, Virginia, graduating from Hermitage High School in 1994, and attending Randolph-Macon College and Virginia Commonwealth University. She and her family are die-hard Red Sox fans, and love watching sports of all sorts, attending games, going to concerts, exploring Richmond's vibrant dining scene and entertaining friends and family in their Glen Allen home.
World Vista Travel, LLC is a registered vendor in eVA, Virginia's electronic state and local government procurement system, and is certified by the Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise as a small, woman-owned business.
You can reach World Vista Travel, LLC by phone or email anytime:
Phone: (804) 502-7306
Email: worldvistatravel@gmail.com
| World Vista Travel, LLC & Travel Journalist Burt Wolf Partner on European River Cruise Series to Benefit Local Public Broadcasting Travelers to Enjoy Complimentary Perks, Insider Destination Access While Supporting PBS (Glen Allen, VA, July 31, 2009) – World Vista Travel, LLC, an Ensemble-affiliated travel agency and well-known travel, culinary, and cultural journalist Burt Wolf today announced details of a new series of European river cruises to benefit Public Broadcasting. For each confirmed booking made through World Vista Travel, LLC, a significant donation will be made to help support the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) in our community. World Vista Travel, LLC is able to offer the series of nine river cruises personally hosted by Burt Wolf because of its membership in Ensemble Travel Group, a professional organization of nearly 900 travel agencies in the United States and Canada. Ensemble Travel Group was selected by Burt Wolf as the exclusive agency distribution channel for Wolf’s 2009 cruises aboard Avalon Waterways. Wolf will accompany all nine guaranteed departures, warmly sharing his in-depth knowledge of each intriguing port and its culture and customs. All boats in Avalon Waterways’ fleet average just two years in age and offer the largest staterooms of any European river cruise operator. The fleet varies from 50 to 80 cabins per ship, each with an English-speaking crew. “I’ve spent the last 30 years traveling the world and during that time I’ve learned where to go, what to do, and what not to do, and that’s what I’ll be sharing on these trips,” says Wolf. “And the fact that our cruises help support Public Broadcasting makes the experience even more enjoyable.” Wolf will actively host each departure, with lively daily discussions of the history, food and drink, and customs of the particular region. On shore, guests will have the opportunity to visit Wolf’s favorite places, have a beer or a glass of wine with friends who own unusual pubs and famous vineyards, taste the regional delicacies, and generally "hangout" with people who have been in his television programs. “Burt is the ultimate host,” says (NAME OF AGENCY OWNER, TITLE). “He is literally with the guests 24/7, sharing his insider knowledge of each destination. The many ‘extras’ that he treats his guests to – the chocolates, cheese, beers and wines, and much more – are valued at more than $2,000 per person. And that, added to the give-back to our local PBS, well it’s an experience you can’t get anywhere else.” 2009 Burt Wolf Cruise departures on Avalon Waterways: • Tulip Time Cruise (Holland and Belgium); March 28-April 5 • Rhine River Cruise (France, Germany, and Holland); April 18-26, August 22-30 • Cruising Through France (Nice to Paris); May 24-June 4, July 11-22 • Cruising the Danube (Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany Czech Republic); June 18-July 1, July 29-August 9, August 12-23 • Christmas Time Cruise (Austria, Germany, Czech Republic) December 10-19 Prices start as low as $2,934 for the nine-day river cruise of Holland and Belgium. For more information, call World Vista Travel, LLC at (804) 502-7306, or contact the agency by email at worldvistatravel@gmail.com. About Burt Wolf Since 1982, Burt Wolf has written and produced over 4,000 segments for Cable News Network (CNN), 800 segments for ABC (the American Broadcasting Company), 125 half-hour programs for the travel division of The Discovery Channel, 26 half hours for the Family Channel and 250 half hours for Public Broadcasting. During his 30 years as a journalist, he has written or edited more than 60 books and for a number of years authored a weekly column for The Washington Post. He has been nominated for two Cable Ace Awards and a national Emmy in connection with cultural history. Burt's shows have been translated into Russian, Polish, Mandarin and Korean and reach a worldwide audience in Europe, Latin America and Asia. Burt's relaxed and personal style make both his programs and his role as "host" informative and entertaining. For additional information about Burt Wolf, visit: burtwolf.com. |
World Vista Travel LLC holds specialist certifications in the following destinations and brands:
Yokoso! Japan Travel Specialist
Visit Britain Specialist
Princess Cruises Academy Commodore
Cunard Academy Commodore
Luxury Travel Specialist
Premier Spas Specialist
Destination Wedding/Honeymoon Specialist
South Africa Specialist
Bermuda Specialist