Region	Hotel	Promotion
CUN	Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	Save up to 40% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 40% plus $200 in resort coupons for travel through 4/30/26
RVM	Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
CUN	Riu Palace Costa Mujeres – All Inclusive	Save up to 68% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 68%, up to $1,520 resort credits and free exchange privileges with Riu Palace Las Americas, Riu Palace Peninsula, Riu Cancun, Riu Caribe, Riu Dunamar, and Riu Latino for travel through 3/31/26
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RVM	JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar – All Inclusive	Save up to 50% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 50%, up to $800 in resort credits, and complimentary private round‑trip airport transfers for up to 6 passengers for travel through 4/30/26
RVM	Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
RVM	Riu Palace Riviera Maya – All Inclusive	Save up to 66% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 66%, up to $1,460 in resort credits, free exchange privileges with Riu Palace Mexico, Riu Yucatán, Riu Playacar, Riu Tequila, and free round‑trip airport transfers included with Suite Jacuzzi Ocean View bookings for travel through 3/31/26
CUN	Grand Oasis Cancun – All Inclusive	Exclusive rates plus $200 instant savings for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 60% for travel through 4/30/26
CUN	Riu Palace Las Americas – All Inclusive	Save up to 61% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 61%, up to $1,460 resort credits, and free exchange privileges with Riu Palace Peninsula, Riu Cancun, Riu Caribe, Riu Palace Costa Mujeres, Riu Dunamar, and Riu Latino for travel through 3/31/26
CUN	Live Aqua Cancun – All Inclusive	Up to $300 instant savings for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 60%, one‑day complimentary cabana rental, one (1) 20‑minute foot massage, 2×1 50‑minute massage, and early check‑in & late check‑out (subject to availability) for travel through 4/30/26
CUN	Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets – Endless-Privileges®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
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RVM	El Dorado Seaside Palms, a Spa Resort – All Inclusive	$300 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
RVM	Hotel Xcaret Mexico – All Inclusive	Kids stay free for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 30%, non‑stop transfers included in rate, complimentary unlimited entrance to 9 eco‑theme parks, $150 romantic dinner credit, welcome amenity for travel through 4/30/26
CZM	Dreams Cozumel Cape Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
CZM	Secrets Aura Cozumel – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
PUJ	Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
PUJ	Secrets Tides Punta Cana – Unlimited-Luxury®	$400 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
PUJ	Dreams Flora Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
PUJ	Riu Palace Bavaro – All Inclusive	Save up to 64% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 64%, up to $2,086 in resort credits, free exchange privileges with Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Bambu, and free airport transfers are included with Villa Suite Jacuzzi bookings for travel through 3/31/26
PUJ	Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana – All Inclusive	Save up to 54% off plus kids stay free for travel through 4/30/26
PUJ	Zel Punta Cana	Save up to 40% for travel through 4/30/26
PUJ	Iberostar Selection Bavaro Suites – All Inclusive	Special Rates for travel through 12/31/25 OR Special Rates and up to $600 in resort credits for travel through 4/30/26
PUJ	Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana	Save up to 40% and $200 instant savings for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 40%, $200 instant saving, one (1) day complimentary cabana rental, and complimentary early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability) for travel through 4/30/26
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PUJ	Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
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POP	Emotions Playa Dorada Resort – All Inclusive	Save up to 25% for travel through 4/30/26
PVR	Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
PVR	Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
PVR	Riu Jalisco – All Inclusive	Save up to 48% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 48%, up to $630 in resort credits, and free exchange privileges with Riu Vallarta for travel through 3/31/26
PVR	Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Great Moments – All Inclusive	Save up to 51% for travel through 4/30/26
PVR	Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta – All Inclusive	Up to $250 Instant Savings for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 60%, one (1) day complimentary day bed at main pool, and early check-in & late check-out (subject to availability) for travel through 4/30/26
SJD	Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
SJD	Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
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SJD	Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Cabo – All Inclusive	Kids stay free for travel through 4/30/26
SJD	Grand Fiesta Americana Los Cabos All Inclusive Golf and Spa	Up to $350 Instant Savings for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 60%, $100 USD Spa Credit, and early check-in and late check-out for travel through 4/30/26
MZT	Dreams Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf and Spa Resort – Unlimited-Luxury®	$400 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
HUX	Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
ZIH	Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa – Unlimited-Fun®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
HUX	Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
MBJ	Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
MBJ	Secrets St. James Montego Bay – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
SLU	Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa – Unlimited-Luxury®	$400 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
CUR	Dreams Curacao Resort, Spa & Casino – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
OCJ	Bahia Principe Luxury Runaway Bay Adults Only – All Inclusive	Exclusive Rates for travel through 4/30/26
AUA	Secrets Baby Beach Aruba – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
AUA	Riu Palace Antillas – All Inclusive	Save up to 41% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 41%, up to $690 resort credits, and free exchange privileges with Riu Palace Aruba for travel through 3/31/26
AUA	Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino	$200 resort credit per room per stay on 5 night stays or more (non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash) for travel through 4/30/26
NAS	Riu Palace Paradise Island – All Inclusive	Save up to 52% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 52% plus up to $735 in resort credits for travel through 5/31/26
SJU	Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve PR	Free breakfast for all registered guests in room for travel through 4/30/26
SJU	San Juan Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino	Save up to 40%, $75 resort credit per stay, up to 20% off spa treatments daily, one $25 casino match play coupon per person per stay (must be 18 or older) for travel through 4/30/26
OCJ	Bahia Principe Grand Jamaica – All Inclusive	Exclusive Rates for travel through 4/30/26
OCJ	Riu Ocho Rios – All Inclusive	Save up to 55% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 55% plus up to $762 resort credits for travel through 3/31/26
SXM	Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino	Save up to 60% for travel through 4/30/26
MBJ	Riu Reggae – All Inclusive	Save up to 45% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 45%, up to $762 resort credits, and free exchange privileges with Riu Montego Bay for travel through 3/31/26
SJO	Riu Palace Costa Rica – All Inclusive	Save up to 65% for travel through 3/31/26
SJO	Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
SJO	Riu Guanacaste – All Inclusive	Save up to 53% for travel through 3/31/26
PTY	Dreams Playa Bonita Panama – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
CTG	Dreams Karibana Cartagena Beach & Golf Resort – Unlimited-Luxury®	$200 Instant Savings for travel through 4/30/26
MCO	Disney's Art of Animation Resort	Save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort Hotels for travel through 10/11/25
MCO	Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort	Save up to 25% for 3–7 night stays or up to 30% for 8+ nights plus waived resort fee for travel through 12/20/25
MCO	Rosen Shingle Creek	Every 3rd night free for travel 6/14/25 – 6/21/25 and 7/18/25 – 10/6/25
FLL	Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach	Complimentary continental breakfast for travel through 9/30/25
FLL	Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort	30% discount for travel through 12/18/26
MIA	Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Autograph Collection	Save up to 10%, daily continental breakfast for 2, and daily $25 resort credit for travel through 4/30/26
ANH	Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa	Save up to 20% on select stays for travel through 8/14/25
SEA	The Edgewater	$30 daily breakfast credit for travel through 4/30/26
HNL	Twin Fin	Discounted rate on breakfast above the beach and access to Coconut Club for travel through 12/23/25
HNL	Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa	Save up to 30% on select rooms for stays 4 nights or more for travel through 12/23/25
HNL	Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort	Save up to 35% plus kids stay free for travel through 8/31/26
HNL	The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki	Savings up to 35% or more for travel through 4/30/26
OGG	Andaz Maui at Wailea	10% off for travel through 4/30/26
OGG	Wailea Beach Resort	Savings up to 35% or more for travel through 4/30/26
OGG	Outrigger Kaanapali Beach Resort	Save up to 35% plus kids stay free for travel through 8/31/26
OGG	Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows	Daily discounted rate, daily breakfast for 2, and luau for 2 for travel through 12/15/25
KOA	Hilton Waikoloa Village	Special discounted rate and savings up to 25% for travel through 5/31/26
KOA	Outrigger Kona Resort	Save up to 35% plus kids stay free for travel through 8/31/26
LIH	Aston at Poipu Kai	4th night free for travel through 5/31/26
LIH	Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort	4th night free for travel through 12/20/25
DUB	Camden Court Hotel	Save up to 25% for travel through 4/30/26
FAO	Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort	Save up to 15%, upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability), early check-in/late check-out (subject to availability), 20% off spa, and $50 resort credit for travel through 4/30/26
AGP	Fairmont La Hacienda Costa del Sol	Save up to 15%, early check in and late check out (subject to availability), in-room welcome amenity, and welcome drink for travel through 4/30/26
LON	Ritz-Carlton Dubai	Save up to 20% plus breakfast included for travel through 4/30/26
MLE	OZEN LIFE MAADHOO	Complimentary late check-out (subject to availability) and 100 USD resort credit per room per stay for travel through 4/30/26
ROM	Hotel Diana Roof Garden	Save up to 10% for travel through 3/12/26
LIS	The One Palacio da Anunciada	10% off Jr. Suite for travel through 4/30/26
PMI	Dreams Calvia Resort & Spa - Unlimited-Luxury®	Save up to 40% for travel through 4/30/26
BOJ	Dreams Sunny Beach - Unlimited-Luxury®	Save up to 40% for travel through 12/31/25 OR Save up to 40% and $200 in resort coupons for travel through 4/30/26
TFS	Dreams Jardin Tropical Resort & Spa - Unlimited-Luxury®	Save up to 40% for travel through 4/30/26
TFS	Alua Tenerife	Save up to 40% for travel through 4/30/26
BOJ	Secrets Sunny Beach - Unlimited-Luxury®	Save up to 40% for travel through 4/30/26
PMI	Zoetry Mallorca Wellness & Spa - Endless-Privileges®	Save up to 40% for travel through 4/30/26
BOJ	AluaSun Helios Beach	Save up to 40% for travel through 4/30/26

Barbara Sophos

Biscayne Park, FL Travel Agent

SGB Travel and Tours

3 Reviews

100% Recommended

21 Years of Experience

Additional Languages

Specialized in Luxury Vacations and Bespoken Tours

My favorite travel quote is “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”(-St. Augustine).

Travel has been my passion for as long as I can remember, and I made it my profession. I am a 20-year veteran in the travel industry, who has worked as a destination developer and tour designer throughout the world, specializing in the cruise industry. I have a masters in Sustainable economics and tourism development, as I believe Sustainable Tourism is essential to preserve culture, nature, and history.

My circle came to a full closure when I decided to use my knowledge to create dream vacations for my clients. I am a specialist in individual and group custom trips to showcase each unique destination. Time is of value, and we don’t have too much of it, so trust your vacation to me to ensure that every detail will be taken care of.

I specialize in domestic trips, such as Alaska, New England, and the beautiful West Coast. My knowledge of Europe, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa is also wealthy, and I am happy to curate a grand trip for you. (P.S. I was born and raised in Austria, lived in various US States, Saudi Arabia and have family in South Africa).

I will assist you to find the right vacation, if this is on a guided tour or an independent created tour, it will fit your personality and your preferences.

You will come back with a new page written and memories to last a lifetime!

My Travel Specialties Reviews Certificates & Awards My Places Travel Stories & Media Itineraries

Areas of Expertise

Destinations:

South Africa

Alaska

Saudi Arabia

Hawaii

Interests:

Destination Weddings

Luxury

Luxury Cruises

Bespoke Travel

Celebration Travel

Cruises

Couples & Romance

Escorted Tours

Premier Concierge Services

Small Ship Cruises

Executive Corporate and Luxury Travel

Expedition Cruises

Solo Travel

Suppliers:

Abercrombie & Kent

Inclusive Collection – World of Hyatt

Celebrity Cruises

Sandals and Beaches Resorts

Marriott Hotels

Riu Hotels

Iberostar

Tauck

My Travel Specialties

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Royal Caribbean Cruise Liines

Cruise Expert

I have worked in the cruise industry for the past 15 years and was in charge of destinations and excursions. I have the in-depths knowledge of luxury and small ship cruise lines, but also the bigger cruise lines.
If you are looking for your first cruise and you are unsure where to go, call me. I can guide you to the right cruise company and itinerary. 
If you are a seasoned cruises and you would like to experience an expedition cruise, I can help you navigate between the different lines and also destinations to experience. 
My most favorite cruises are definitely Alaska and Europe cruises but if you have never been to New Zealand or Australia, I would recommend to do so.

Other Specialties

Luxury Vacation & Bespoken Travel Specialist

My favorite travel quote is “The world is a book and those who do not travel r...

Group and Individual Luxury Travel Specialist

Being in the Travel and Tourism Industry for over 30 years, I specialized in lux...

Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Expert

I love celebrating life and creating unforgettable memories. Take your special ...

Reviews

3 Reviews

Barbara's attention to detail is impeccable! Her constant follow up and sharing of every detailed ensured that we were able to leave for our amazing trip with a completely relaxed mind. It certainly helped that she was able to share many of her personal experiences in the regions we wanted to visit.

NCH - Europe

Barbara is an exceptional travel agent who made our cruise experience absolutely delightful. She expertly handled the booking process and took care of all our needs, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable trip. Her attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction truly set her apart. I highly recommend Barbara for anyone seeking a top-notch travel agent.

Max C - Bahamas ~ Caribbean

Very experienced, knowledgeable and personable. Hands down, best customized service ever.

TimS - Austria ~ Europe

Certifications & Awards

Additional Certifications

Certified Travel Associate
MS In Global Tourism And Sustainable Eco. Develop.
BS In Tourism And Hospitality
AS In Tourism And Travel

My Places

Alaska, USA

Booked It 20 Times

Been There 35 Times

★★★★★

Barbara is an exceptional travel agent who made our cruise e...xperience absolutely delightful. She expertly handled the booking process and took care of all our needs, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable trip. Her attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction truly set her apart. I highly recommend Barbara for anyone seeking a top-notch travel agent. Read More Show Less

South Africa, Africa

Booked It 5 Times

Been There 2 Times

★★★★★

Saudi Arabia, Middle East

Been There 4 Times

★★★★★

Barbara's attention to detail is impeccable! Her consta...nt follow up and sharing of every detailed ensured that we were able to leave for our amazing trip with a completely relaxed mind. It certainly helped that she was able to share many of her personal experiences in the regions we wanted to visit. Read More Show Less

Hawaii, USA

Booked It 1 Time

Been There 1 Times

★★★★★

Australia, Australia & New Zealand

Booked It 4 Times

Been There 10 Times

★★★★★

Very experienced, knowledgeable and personable. Hands down, ...best customized service ever. Read More Show Less

New Zealand, Australia & New Zealand

Booked It 4 Times

Been There 10 Times