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March 22, 2024 | Adventure Experts

Every year, the Condé Nast Travelers annual list of Top Travel Specialists is a highly coveted accolade that recognizes the best luxury travel advisors across the globe.

In this 2024 edition, 3 MT Sobek travel experts have been recognized as Top Specialists!

These travel experts work hard to turn travel dreams into reality, from epic safaris in Africa to custom adventures in US National Parks, Costa Rica, Iceland and beyond.


View the list of winners below!


1. Nicole Russo


Nicole Russo gets awarded top award from Conde Nast Traveler's Top Specialists List

“Our guests return to us repeatedly for more safaris because we capture that feeling of intrepidness with respectful connections to local communities and conservation efforts.”


Read Nicole Russo’s complete Condé Nast profile here.


2. Lou LaGrange


Lou LaGrange gets awarded top award from Conde Nast Traveler's Top Specialists List

“Want a guided 10-mile hike to a secret waterfall in Costa Rica? I’ll make it happen.”


Read Lou LaGrange’s complete Condé Nast profile here.


3. Mike Augustine


Mike Augustine gets awarded top award from Conde Nast Traveler's Top Specialists List

“The forever pivot I’ve made is expecting that travelers want an exclusive experience away from crowds, which is exciting and challenging, but perfect for adventure travel.”


Read Mike Augustine’s complete Condé Nast profile here.