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Meet the Team
At The Savvy Traveler, we've always believed that the best journeys are shared ones. That belief doesn't just apply to our clients — it shapes the team we are building around them. Every member of The Savvy Traveler team brings something genuinely personal to the table: real travel experience, real relationships, and a real commitment to making your trip something you'll never forget.
We don't build our team by posting job listings. We build it the way the best travel experiences happen — organically, through connection, shared adventure, and a mutual passion for getting it right. Our team members aren't colleagues we met in an office. They're people we've traveled with, laughed with, and trusted with the things that matter most.
That's the foundation every client relationship is built on. When you work with any member of our team, you're not getting a transaction — you're getting a travel partner who is personally invested in your experience from the first conversation to the moment you return home.
We are proud to introduce the people behind The Savvy Traveler Experience:
Meet Our New Rep
Dorothy Benson
I have spent my entire career in the hospitality industry, beginning with more than eight years at Disney, followed by roles with Marriott and InterContinental Hotels. When my husband joined the U.S. Foreign Service, our family had the opportunity to live abroad in Cairo, Egypt; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Helsinki, Finland; and Dhaka, Bangladesh. These experiences allowed me to travel extensively and engage with diverse cultures while representing the United States overseas.
After returning to the United States, I transitioned into the golf industry, taking on roles in sales and marketing, food and beverage event management, and private club membership. I continue to work in the golf sector today as an office manager for a golf management company, supporting operations across 22 courses and more than 300 employees.
In my new role, I would love to help you plan your travel adventures!
Let the fun begin!
Sam Brown
Some people discover a passion for travel later in life. Sam Brown was born into it.
Growing up watching his grandparents David and Arlene build The Savvy Traveler from a shared love of exploration into a full-service travel agency, Sam developed an early appreciation for what it means to truly experience the world — not just pass through it. Last year, he joined them on an immersive trip through the UK and Ireland, deepening a firsthand connection to the destinations that are among The Savvy Traveler's greatest specialties.
At 19, Sam brings something genuinely rare to the team: the perspective of a traveler who represents the next generation of explorers. He understands how younger travelers think, what they value, and what inspires them to book. That insight, combined with a sharp analytical mind — he began trading currency markets as a high school sophomore — means Sam approaches travel planning the way he approaches everything: with curiosity, precision, and enthusiasm.
Currently completing his professional training to become a fully certified travel advisor, Sam will be working alongside David, Arlene, and Dorothy to help clients discover their own version of the journey. Whether you're a first-time traveler or a seasoned explorer looking for something new, Sam's energy and dedication to getting the details right will make the planning process as enjoyable as the trip itself.
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