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About Trav-ellen's Founder

Ellen Winchell Goldman

In 1997, after a seven year detour as an attorney, I returned to my travel roots as a leisure travel consultant. My parents introduced me to travel with numerous trips across the United States and Canada.  They encouraged my study abroad in Spain and England.Since those early beginnings, I have been fortunate to travel to all 7 continents. My love of travel remains unabated.  My most precious trips have been spent in the company of my husband and three children. Despite my detailed planning, my favorite experiences have been serendipitous. 

My travel philosophy is encapsulated in the phrase, “Sure, why not.” My job is to listen carefully to my clients and turn what they want into reality. The “want” is unique to each individual and varies over time and circumstance. I specialize in my clients versus particular geographical destinations. My personal travel quests have taken me to more than 60 countries and Antarctica, the best trip I never knew I wanted to take.

I graduated with Distinction from the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University and earned my J. D. from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to earning numerous destination specialist certifications, I have served on the Virtuoso Active and Specialty Travel Planning Board and the Virtuoso Baby Boomer Advisory Team.  I chaired the first four years of the the Largay Travel Independent Contractor Advisory Board. Additionally, I authored an article on Colombia for Luxury Travel Advisor.

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My Affiliations

Trav-ellen' Inc. is affiliated with Largay Travel, a Forbes Travel Guide Endorsed agency and A Proud Member of the Virtuoso© Network. Virtuoso is an elite, invitation-only luxury travel network featuring the world’s best travel providers and destinations worldwide. The powerhouse Largay Travel/Virtuoso combination allows me to curate elevated travel journeys tailored to a traveler’s specific interests and needs.  It also grants my clients access to complimentary upgrades, VIP amenities, and exclusive events and experiences worldwide. 

Largay Travel

Virtuoso

Forbes Travel Guide

Exclusive Benefits & Insider Access

How It Works

I am fortunate to have a world of resources at my fingertips, thanks in large part to my partnership with Largay Travel and  Virtuoso, an organization of the top travel agencies, travel providers, and destinations worldwide.

My Process & Services
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