Meg McGriff North Executive VP / Travel Advisor
Phone: 205-414-1653
Fax: 205-414-7195
Certifications: CTC, ATC
Destination Specialties: Canada, Cambodia, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos
Travel Specialties: Adventure, Family, Safari
Meg McGriff North is widely recognized as one of the very best travel advisors in the industry. She has more than 20 years experience planning unforgettable experiences for her clients. Meg's enthusiasm and commitment to the industry has earned her listings as one of the top travel advisors in the nation by Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines more than 6 years running. She was also named one of the "Most Powerful Women in Travel," by Travel Agent magazine. Virtuoso, the top industry consortia awarded her the first ever "Role Model Award" in 2005 for her high standards of professionalism and excellence. Virtuoso has also given Meg a permanent position on the Virtuoso on-site committee in the role of "Emeritus Member.""My joy is creating memorable and life-changing travel experiences for you -- my client!"
Meg believes the trip is in the details. An example of an "extra" Meg is able to provide for clients include arranging for Santa Claus to surprise a family cruising the Chagras River in Panama during Christmas. Santa arrived alongside the yacht in a small boat - bearing gifts for the children.
Meg serves on the following advisory boards: Abercrombie and Kent, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Orient Express, Classic Vacations, Rosewood Elite, Orchid Hotels & Resorts, Ritz-Carlton President’s Roundtable, Cambridge Beaches, Board of Preferred Hotels, Entrée Destinations, IC Bellagio, Seabourn, Saveur Magazine, SKI Magazine Travel, Starwood, TRAMS and Conde Nast magazine. She is a past chairperson of the Virtuoso Advisory Board.