Specialty Travel Advisors
The best trips come from advisors who go deep, not wide. Specialty advisors focus on one lane — cruises, luxury, adventure, honeymoons — and know it cold.
A generalist can book anything; a specialist masters one thing. Specialty travel advisors focus on a niche — ocean or river cruising, luxury and villas, adventure and expedition, honeymoons and destination weddings, family or multigenerational travel, group trips, or accessible travel — and bring firsthand knowledge and supplier relationships you won’t get elsewhere. Tell us your niche and we’ll match you with the right expert and up to 5 free quotes.
Why Choose a Specialist?
Deep, not shallow
Mastery of one kind of travel.
Insider access
Niche supplier relationships & perks.
Better recommendations
They know the ships, lodges & rooms.
Fewer mistakes
Experience avoids the pitfalls.
Specialties We Match
Cruise & river
Ocean, river, expedition & luxury lines.
Luxury & villas
Five-star resorts and private villas.
Adventure & safari
Expeditions, safaris & active trips.
Weddings & groups
Honeymoons, destination weddings & groups.
Popular Travel Specialties
- Cruise & river-cruise specialists
- Luxury & honeymoon advisors
- Adventure, safari & expedition experts
- Family & multigenerational travel
- Group, reunion & accessible travel
Ready for a specialist who knows your kind of trip?
Tell us your niche and we’ll match you with the right specialty advisor. Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes.
Match me with a specialist!Why Smart Traveler?
Smart Traveler is a service of the travel division of Best of the USA, Inc. Entrust your trip to seasoned professionals specializing in cruises, tours, vacation packages, all-inclusive resorts and international airfares. With over 50,000 travel advisors in our growing database, we’re sure to have the experts right for your travel needs!
50+ years of expertise
Five decades fine-tuning the art of travel — every journey a masterpiece.
Online pioneers since 1995
Tradition blended with technology — book your dream trip with a click.
Exclusive proprietary rates
Insider access to rates and partnerships unavailable to the average traveler.
Specialty Travel Advisors — Frequently Asked Questions
What is a specialty travel advisor?
An advisor who focuses on a niche — such as cruises, luxury, adventure, honeymoons or group travel — rather than booking a bit of everything.
Why does specialization matter?
A specialist knows the ships, lodges, rooms and timing cold, unlocks niche perks, and avoids the mistakes a generalist might make.
How do you match me?
Tell us your niche and trip, and we match you with vetted specialists in that area, then send up to 5 free quotes.
Does it cost more?
Usually not — most advisors are paid by suppliers; specialists often save you money through expertise and perks.