Have you started thinking about your Summer travel plans? Whether you are staying around town or traveling abroad our speakers have a wealth of knowledge to share.
OUR GUEST PRESENTERS
Kristy Mosolino As owner of and Concierge Specialist for Wishes Travel, Kristy sets the vision and the high-bar of excellence that has come to be expected from her clients. With a focus on family travel, she assists Moms, Dads, and grandparents in building dream getaways with their children and grandchildren.
While her passion for travel can be traced back to her high school years living in Southern Italy, her attention to detail and planning comes from her past work with the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management where she was responsible for developing and implementing Disaster preparedness plans.
When she’s not on the phone or in a zoom room, Kristy loves to explore and find new favorite places to send clients (and travel to). Some of her favorite destinations are London, England; Naples, Italy; Oaxaca Mexico; Colombia (South America) and the Caribbean island of St. Lucia.
She works in tandem with her husband, Sam who manages the romance and adults-only side of the business and loves nothing better than taking her family with her on a her next adventure! Her 3 Basset hounds, however, do stay at home!
Verna Gates is the author of 100 Things to Do in Birmingham Before You Die. She has worked as a travel writer for 20 years, circling the globe. She also worked for five years with Alabama Tourism to bring journalists to Alabama as a tour guide who crafted itineraries with the goal of getting our state good publicity. For outdoor lovers, she founded and serves as executive director of Fresh Air Family. She has led hikes, cave adventures, canoe trips, and many other adventures throughout Alabama. From Mardi Gras to the Walls of Jericho, Verna has explored Alabama, along with other Southeastern attractions.
A career journalist, Verna was on the founding crew of CNN that launched the network. She also worked for TIME Magazine, Reuters, The Guardian and NPR. She has written travel for Desoto Magazine and the now-shuttered Birmingham Magazine, among others. She has a radio show on Troy Public Radio called the Wacky Tacky Traveler.