Diane Michael

High Point, NC

Authentic Experiences for the Luxury Traveler

With every vacation I plan, I first help my clients find the perfect destination and then work to provide unique enriching experiences that will create unforgettable lifelong memories. While I specialize in Hawaii, Alaska, river and luxury cruises, I have planned all types of vacations all over the world. My sole desire is to make the planning process so easy that all my clients have to do is enjoy their vacation. I would be honored to have the opportunity to help you create your next adventure!

My Travel Specialties

Authentic Experiences for the Luxury Traveler!

As the owner of Luxury Travel Destinations in Winston Salem I help my clients plan extraordinary and unforgettable vacation experiences. Every traveler has a picture of what his or her dream vacation looks like. My job is to make that dream a reality!

Having been a travel consultant for over 23...
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Pompeii...Bucket List Destination!

Luxury and Small Ship Group Cruise Specialist

As a travel agent for the past 23 years, I’ve enjoyed helping clients take many types of vacations. Luxury Cruises always generate rewarding experiences for my clients. My philosophy on travel is that there are so many varieties of cultures, animals and scenery around the world, we need to take in...
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Cunard Queen Victoria "Roaring 20's" night

Alaska & Hawaiian Islands Destination Specialist

I am an Alaska and Hawai’i destination specialist as well as a luxury cruise specialist. And I want to send you on the vacation of your dreams! What can you experience in Alaska? I’ve visited Alaska more than 20 times and recently took a flight-seeing trip with K2 Aviation, where I flew above Denali...
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Iditarod Headquarters Wasilla AK

My Travel Albums

Cunard Queen Victoria

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Rome & Pompeii

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Alaska Adventures

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Customer Testimonials

Princess Alaska Cruise

This is the first cruise that Diane has helped me with. It went so smoothly that I would never consider booking another cruise without her help. She was available anytime I needed her, and eased anxiety that I had about traveling.

Connie & Ron

25th Anniversary in Hawaii

Diane, I just can't thank you enough for all you did to make our Hawaii trip wonderful. I've been telling everyone about how you met with us a year in advance to help us plan & make sure our 25th anniversary celebration was spectacular! I wasnt sure about doing a cruse but The Pride of America was definitely the way to go!!! The private tours you helped us book made our trip so much more enjoyable and we both are looking forward to returning one day. As always, great job! Please be sure to send me a supply of your business cards to share with my family & friends. Thanks again!

Jill & Todd - NC

Privately Guided China Tour

My daughter Erin and myself had the chance to visit Beijing this past May. Once again, Diane at Travel Leaders came through with a wonderful tour from "Trails of IndoChina". We had a personal tour guide and driver to help us through the language and cultural differences in China. Our guide, Linda, was truly wonderful - she helped decipher, bargain and recommend! I don't know what we would have done without her. Since it was a personal tour we also had flexibility in scheduling. This allowed us to avoid crowds . We were also able to see two parts of the Great Wall: The Badaling and less touristy Mutianyu. The Great Wall was magnificent!! The entire trip could not have gone smoother.

Patti - Pennsylvania

Ireland Chauffeur Driven Tour

I just wanted to thank you for helping us have the vacation of a lifetime. We had the most awesome time and CIE was fantastic. Thanks again and hope to travel again soon. If so, we will certainly be contacting you.

Maryellen - NC

Viking River Cruises Dream Trip

Diane Michael was a true professional in organizing the Grand European Tour on a Viking longship for my son and me. She made sure all our questions were answered promptly and that all necessary documents were in our hands before departing. It was a wonderful trip and Diane was responsible for it being so stress free. Thanks again, Diane!!!

Jeanne - NC

Custom Italy Dream Vacation

Many thanks to Diane on helping us plan the dream vacation to Italy. We were handed off to 4 destinations without a glitch. The tour guides and staff were most friendly and very knowledgeable. Will definitely be using Diane again in the future.

Greg - North Carolina

Viking River Cruises Grand European Cruise

Amazingly just yesterday we shared your name with our friends as to what a super travel agent you are. All of our questions were answered before our trip so we knew what to expect. Also when we ran into a slight snag we called you and within a very short period of time everything was resolved. Thank you Diane for wonderful planning and a great trip.

Steve & Sara Howlett - Virginia

Destination Wedding Success!

Diane helped my husband and I plan our destination wedding in Mexico and she was very helpful with our wedding guests! She was like my second wedding coordinator and without all of her help. I may not have made it all the way to the wedding! Having a travel agent is my number one recommendation for planning a destination wedding now that I've made it through the whole process! And I would definitely recommend Diane to anyone planning a destination wedding or any travel!!! We plan to use Diane again for our planning our trip next year for our 1st anniversary!

Chelsea - California

Honeymoon - Couples Swept Away

Everything was wonderful! The resort was just beautiful. It will be hard to take another vacation anywhere! The service was absolutely impeccable! I have attached a couple of pictures for you! Thank you so much for everything!

Carrie - North Carolina

Cunard & Seabourn Cruises

Diane Michael is a true joy to work with. She has booked all our trips on Cunard and Seabourn flawlessly. Her attention to detail and dedication to customer service is exceptional. We have recommended her to all of our friends and family. Diane knows the business and how to interact with the line to secure the best accommodation’s and fares. She keeps abreast of fare adjustments and other offers the average traveler would never benefit from. Diane is the best and most dedicated travel professional we have ever known.

Bill and Anne Alexander - Virginia

Viking River Cruises Grand European

In October of 2014 we took a long anticipated trip to Europe through Diane Michael. We told her what we were hoping for and she arranged a trip of a lifetime for us. She booked us on the Viking River Cruises from Amsterdam to Budapest and it was truly what we were hoping for and much more. Diane made suggestions for extended stay in Amsterdam and a tour package which turned out to one of the high lights of our trip. From beginning to end our travel, arrangements and tours were perfect. Diane worked hard and provided for us more than we ever expected. Thanks to her we will always remember our experience as a trip of our lifetime.

Barbara & Bruce Waynesboro, VA

My Reviews

19 of 30 people found this review helpful

Our Alaska Cruise was fantastic!

We had a great experience with a Diane. She is knowledgeable and very easy to work with. We look forward to booking our future travels with her. She’s a real professional!

By Joyce from Winston Salem, NC
Traveled to Alaska ~ USA

I would recommend this agent to my family and friends