Ellen LeCompte has more than 20 years experience in the travel industry. She has been recognized by Travel + Leisure magazine as the top Great Britain travel specialist in the nation 9 years running. She is regularly called upon by other national publications such as The New York Times and Travel Agent Magazine for her expertise. Ellen specializes in group travel and has worked extensively with special interest groups including antiques, architecture, art, gardens, history and literature. Her destination specialties include Britain, Africa, Scotland, Alaska, Canada, Caribbean and the America West. "The most important part of my relationship with clients is listening. The idea is for them to have the trip they want that doesn't just meet their expectations, but surpasses it!"

Every travel consultant asks “Where do you want to go?" Very few ask, “Where have you been and how did you like it?” and fewer still “What do you want to accomplish with this trip?”

Ellen believes starting each trip with this knowledge helps create exceptional experiences for her clients. She enjoys making each trip special – adding the fun bits that off the shelf tours and traditional travel agents don’t think of such as sheep herding in Yorkshire, picnicking in Big Sur, treasure hunting in the islands… it is not about the money, just the imagination! "The most important part of my relationship with clients is listening. The idea is for them to have the trip they want that doesn't just meet their expectations, but surpasses it!"