You’re invited to
Explore with Us.

Prepare to mentally escape during our exclusive OCEAN, RIVER, LAND, RAIL, and EXPEDITION Event. Hosted by Travel Concierge by Jeff Lavender, join this special gathering in partnership with our elite suppliers.
Mingle with like-minded travelers over cocktails and hear from top travel experts on curated journeys for 2022 and 2023. Experience the service, attention, and care that make these travel partners stand out from the pack. They’ll discuss where to go, when to go, and how to get there with your safety and well-being as top priorities.
We’re honored to welcome our elite parnters.
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Audrey Corso, Silversea
AREA SALES DIRECTOR
Audrey has been with Silversea for 5 years as the Area Sales Director. She is passionate about travel and is grateful for the opportunity to work for the best cruise line in the world. She thrives on working to ensure Silversea is delivering an outstanding cruise experience to its clients. Audrey has been in many roles with some top travel companies throughout her career, all of which have paved her way to the great home she has with Silversea. For Audrey, this journey has been a gift, “It’s all for the love of travel, the people I get to work with, and for the travel dreams and memories, we help create”.
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Karl Kannstadter, Silversea
DIRECTOR OF EXPEDITION SALES
With over 30 years of experience in the travel industry on both land and at sea, Karl has witnessed the evolution of adventure and expedition travel. He has been responsible for developing itineraries and introducing them into the marketplace, and he’s led trips all over the world. He’s managed a dive lodge in Fiji, and spent three months in Papua New Guinea. His extensive travel industry career has taken him to over 70 countries, and his Expeditions have taken him to the North Pole, Antarctica, the Galapagos, Yemen, Uzbekistan, and the Faroe Islands, to name a few.
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Jeff Caesar, Rocky Mountaineer
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Jeff Caesar has been working for Rocky Mountaineer for 8 years and has been in the travel and tourism industry for more than 20 years. Before Rocky Mountaineer, Jeff worked for Norwegian Cruise Line for 15 years. In his first 5 years, he worked on their ships, he then worked up to the position of Cruise Director, then Business Development Manager where he oversaw the Midwest refion. Jeff is now a Business Development Manager for Rocky Mountaineer overseeing the Southeast region and Cruiseline and Host agency partners. Jeff has lived and traveled all over the world; travel is a true passion for Jeff.
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Diane Horan, AmaWaterways
DIRECTOR, PARTNER NETWORKS
Diane began her career as a retail travel agent, then worked her way up to a travel agency manager. In 1984 she moved into a Sales Position representing Avis Rent a Car and from 1988 to 2010 she founded Creative Travel Marketing Inc., a multi-line service representing prestigious travel suppliers. She joined AmaWaterways in 2008 and since has worn many hats, including her latest role as Director, Strategic Partner Networks. Diane’s love of travel came from her many family vacations and is a passion that has continued with her to this day. Working with travelers that share her passion is the “icing on the cake!”

Around the world by sea, river, rail, or land.
We’re ready to take you places!
Connect one-on-one with Jeff and some of our elite suppliers, who will share some of the most unique travel experiences in their collection. Discover how paradise is within reach, as they take you around the world by sea, river, rail, or land. No matter how big your travel dreams, they’ve got you covered.
Take advantage of this rare opportunity for a private consultation with travel professionals who will answer your questions and help guide you to your next destination. This is one event you don’t want to miss!
When: Saturday, April 30th
Time: 2:00 to 5:00pm
Where: Bella Collina Country Club, 15920 County Road 455, Monteverde, Florida 34756