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Hedy Travel is a boutique travel agency specializing in crafting tailor-made adventures around the globe. We pride ourselves in getting to know our clients so that we can curate highly personalized and unique experiences that far exceeds expectations. Our knowledge comes from our first-hand experiences, long-standing relationships with preferred suppliers, and ongoing dialogue with leading experts in the travel industry. We know how overwhelming and stressful it can be to plan a trip on your own. We’ll take the guesswork out of travel planning. Collectively, we have traveled to 42 countries on 5 continents and have planned trips for clients with budgets ranging from a few thousand dollars to over $100,000.

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Why Hedy Travel?

  • Guaranteed perks: Free room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, and resort credits at over 1,500 hotels worldwide.

  • In-the-know expertise: We know where to go, what to do and can connect you to the world.

  • Peace-of-mind planning: Leave the logistics to us. We will be with you every step of the way.

  • Personalized service: The authentic experiences you want (and those unforgettable moments you didn’t even know were possible) tailored to your interests.

  • VIP treatment: Exclusive amenities and insider access. Want to see the Sistine Chapel after hours or skip the line at Angkor Wat? No problem.

  • Sustainability minded: We are committed to helping travelers explore the planet responsibly and in a way that protects the places and people visited for generations to come.

  • 24/7 support: Last-minute cancellations, border closures, unexpected changes – we’ve got you covered.

Hedy Marks, Founder

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My love for travel started as a child. Before graduating high school, I toured the sunny coast of Spain (in the rain), rocked the Kasbah in Morocco, walked the Bible in Israel, and peeked inside a newly discovered Egyptian pyramid under a full moon. My parents loved to travel and thankfully, they took their three daughters along. I continued traveling in college, touring Europe on a bike and the world on a ship and then settled down – got married, had children, and worked as a journalist for over 20 years.

Africa has always held a special place in my heart. I studied wildlife conservation and anthropology in college and wrote my thesis on the positive impact tourism can have on conservation and community development. In 2016, I returned to Africa with my family, including my three young children. I wanted this trip to be an opportunity to not only share Africa’s magic with my family, but to allow them to experience it in a more personal way through community outreach and philanthropy. After learning of the need for computers at a local school we visited, we embarked on a fundraising effort to raise enough money to supply computers for the school. What made our trip even more special was that we were able to visit the school and meet the students who received the computers!

Computer learning center in Africa with volunteers

The computer center with the kids using the computers we helped supply and our family outside the computer center during our visit.


“Travel is a gift that infuses the soul with love, awakens the spirit with adventure, and shifts our perspective on the world”

— HEDY MARKS


This extraordinary experience made me realize just how impactful travel can be not only to the traveler but also to communities around the world. This is why I became a travel advisor. My goal is to help others have extraordinary experiences when traveling like the one my family had. It was the best decision I ever made. Every day I get to help my clients realize their travel dreams. It doesn’t matter where they go. Be it a western adventure in the Rockies, a family trip to the Caribbean, or trekking to see mountain gorillas in Rwanda, every trip fills me up because I know I am helping my clients reconnect with themselves and their loved ones, while experiencing the world in a way they never thought possible.   

The Hedy Travel Team

Hedy Travel is an independent affiliate of Cadence Travel, a Virtuoso© agency. Each advisor brings a different area of expertise to the business, but our core value is the same: we are passionate about travel, service, and people. We hear our clients’ desires and deliver experiences that far exceed expectations.

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Vanessa Frank

Travel Advisor

  • Growing up in Cape Town, South Africa, I was surrounded by the immense beauty of nature and culture. After moving to the USA, I missed the rich melting pot of Africa and had the desire to explore the world. This is where my journey began. 

    I have been in the customer service industry for 23 years. Sharing information is something I love. With a background in healthcare, as a registered nurse, I know how to take care of people and listen. Combining my extensive experience of personal travel and customer service, becoming a travel advisor is a dream come true. My connections through Virtuoso provide my clients access to the world’s best luxury hotels, tour operators, cruise lines and more. These amenities are exclusive to our clients. 

    I am honored to be a mother of three girls. I understand the importance of making memories filled with valuable experiences. Seeing the world through my children’s eyes is the icing on the cake. I want my client’s vacation to start before they leave, the anticipation of the trip is where their journey begins.

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Gina Hill

Travel Advisor

  • I grew up in a small Tennessee town where travel mostly meant a trip to Myrtle Beach or Gatlinburg. In 5th grade, I won a random drawing for a week stay at the legendary Fontainbleau Miami Beach. I felt like I had been dropped right into a movie set and was blown away by the fact that places like that even existed! It was there that my love of travel was born.

    While there weren't many opportunities to scratch my travel itch in subsequent years, I more than made up for it when I did a semester abroad in college. What an eye-opener! Getting out of one's bubble is a goal that I've tried to pass along to my own son, and we aspire to travel as often as possible as a family -- the farther away, the better!

    After graduating from the University of Tennessee with a degree in communications, I spent a decade at CNN. Much of my job involved planning logistics and travel for reporters and camera crews. That kind of organizing got into my blood, and now I love planning trips almost as much as actually taking them!

    Picking my ideal travel destination is like choosing a favorite child. But I'd have to say the Caribbean holds a special place in my heart, especially the Bahamas. For me, it's all about that water. The lighter the blue, the better. Europe is a close second. A week in Paris, London or Rome followed by a week in the countryside is a perfect combination!

Becca Craig

Travel Planner

  • From an early age, I’ve had an affinity for exploration and foreign places. As a native Floridian, my family loved to camp and visit The Florida Keys (still one of my favorite destinations) but when we weren’t traveling the Southeast or visiting the Conch republic, we would go on one big trip each year. I was fortunate to spend my 16th birthday in Hawaii and was instantly hooked! I’ve since visited the Aloha state eight times and love the laid-back lifestyle. It’s become one of my favorite destinations for dishing out recommendations. 

    A pivotal moment for me was spending six months living and working in Australia during college. It gave me a new freedom to travel how I wanted and while I was there, I set out to explore as much of the country as possible and also took a trip to New Zealand. I love getting outside and exploring the scenery both above and below the water during my travels. As an avid scuba diver and former editor of Scuba Diving magazine, prior to joining Hedy Travel I spent the last decade diving all over the world — from the Caribbean to Indonesia and Fiji. I’m drawn to aquatic vacations but also appreciate a European getaway to visit Christmas markets or indulging in South Africa’s wine country. I am excited to share my passion and knowledge of travel in a different way now as a Luxury Travel Planner and I look forward to helping you curate your next one-of-a-kind getaway.

Maddie Ryan

Travel Concierge

  • My love of travel and the world began in sixth grade when I took my first French class. I was instantly captivated and consumed as much French and European content as possible. It was not until I took my first trip to France, towards the end of high school, that I knew that travel and all things French would be part of my life forever.

    I was fortunate to study abroad in Strasbourg, France, during my college years. There, I had the opportunity to live with a French family and immerse myself in the local culture, taking courses alongside local students. During that semester, I also traveled to Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Monaco, and Spain, exploring the similarities and differences between these neighboring countries. To top it off, my now-husband visited me during my Spring Break, and he proposed to me during his trip, which only deepened my love for France! He and I later spent our honeymoon on a road trip around the country's northern region.

    Following my honeymoon, I realized how much I enjoyed the trip-planning process and would love to do the same for others. To me, organizing a trip is like putting together a puzzle - finding the perfect pieces to create a complete picture. And there's nothing more satisfying than seeing that picture come to life!

We’ve been honored to serve hundreds of travelers who have loved their experience with Hedy Travel.

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