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WHAT WE DO

HOTwtf.com is an online travel community that provides guests with insider access, expert knowledge, and exclusive travel deals on the world’s greatest luxury vacations. We have direct relationships with the hotels, tour operators and cruise lines that we feature right here on our blog and sister site http://www.houseoftravel.net

Our philosophy is that travel should be fun, easy, exciting and head-ache free. Join our community to become a HOT Insider! As a HOT Insider, you will receive exclusive deals and be eligible for luxury giveaways. Start living the HOT life today.

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Need someone to talk to? Call us at 305.931.3002 to speak to one of our experienced travel agents today.

TEAM HOUSE OF TRAVEL

Speaking of experienced travel agents, meet our team:

Jerry Lang and Doris Bigio-Lang, Owners: As owners of House of Travel, Jerry and Doris have been in the travel industry for over 25 years. Not only have Jerry and Doris built House of Travel into what it is today, but they have started a new project, Before the Knot – an upscale destination bachelorette party planning company.  This dynamic duo reminds us and our clients that traveling, whether for pleasure or business, should be fun and stress-free. Thanks to Jerry and Doris, House of Travel agents love what they do and it shows. Specialties: Corporate travel, luxury leisure travel, honeymoons, travel to Asia, travel to Latin America, African safaris, travel to Europe, travel to England, travel to North America.

Daniela Mandowsky, VP of Corporate Sales: After 17 years at House of Travel, Daniela definitely knows how to handle the unexpected. Master of 5 languages (English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portugese), Daniela believes in the mantra, “see and experience to plan and recommend.” House of Travel corporate clients know they are always in good hands. Specialties: Corporate travel, travel to South America, travel to Central America, meeting planning.

Maria Cascante, VP of Corporate Sales: The Queen of multi-tasking, this VP of Corporate Sales is always going. Maria has a talent for truly listening to the client, building and maintaining industry relationships and providing superior customer service (this probably comes from her 27 years of industry experience). She is even a Space Tourism Specialist for RocketShip Tours. Did you know travel is in Maria’s blood? Maria’s mother was one of the first females to own a travel agency in Cali, Colombia. It’s no wonder Maria is so good at what she does. Specialties: Corporate travel, travel to South America, travel to Colombia, meeting planning, incentive trips, tours in Colombia.

Michelle Lang, VP of Before the Knot: At a young age, Michelle was exposed to the luxury travel industry through her time at House of Travel. Inspired to translate the value of a travel agency into terms that younger generations could understand, Michelle, along with Jerry and Doris, created Before the Knot. From start to finish, Michelle helps bachelors and bachelorettes have the time of their lives in locales such as South Beach, New York City and Las Vegas. Specialties: Corporate travel, leisure travel, travel to Miami, travel to New York, travel to Las Vegas, travel to London, meeting planning.

Carmen Sanabria, Meetings and Incentives Manager: Travel has always been Carmen’s thing. With 7 years of experience at House of Travel and a degree in hospitality, Carmen knows the ins and outs of each department. Moving her way up to corporate travel, Carmen’s specialty is not only meetings, but also the Latin American market. The craziness of meeting planning is a walk in the park for Carmen. Specialties: Corporate travel, meeting planning, incentive trips, travel to South American, travel to Panama, travel to Miami, travel to New York.

Gary Oakley, Director of Quality Control: Gary is House of Travel’s problem solver. As Quality Control Manager, Gary is responsible for special requests, troubleshooting, keeping our technology up-to-date and booking corporate and leisure travel. After 11 years in the travel industry, Gary does it all. Originally from Jamaica, Gary enjoys exploring new hotspots on Miami Beach, but his ultimate vacation would be to relax in the Seychelles. Specialties: Corporate travel, leisure travel, travel to Las Vegas, travel to Miami, travel to New York, travel to Italy.

Julio Guerrero, Cruise Manager: If you have a cruise question, Julio is your man. As our Cruise Manager, Julio lives and breathes cruises. Whether you are interested in a quick trip to the Bahamas or a 21-day repositioning cruise across the Atlantic, Julio knows how to maximize your trip through his extensive cruising experience and stellar relationships with the cruise lines. Specialties: Leisure travel, Cruises, cruises to Mediterranean, cruises to Caribbean, Royal Caribbean cruises, Oceania cruises, Seabourn cruises,Regent Seven Seas cruises, Crystal cruises, MSC cruises, Carnival cruises.

Jorge Duarte, CTC, Account Executive: With his humor, wit and 20+ years of experience as a travel agent, Jorge will dazzle you with his knowledge of leisure and corporate travel, as well as cruises and consolidated air. Jorge, a Certified Travel Counselor, may have been born and raised in Miami, but he certainly knows where to go and what to do around the world. Specialties: Corporate travel, leisure travel, travel to Caribbean, travel to Dominican Republic, travel to Grand Cayman, travel to Jamaica, travel to Mexico, travel to Puerto Rico, travel to U.S. Virgin Islands, travel to Key West.

Cynthia Cohen, Account Executive: This corporate and leisure Account Executive believes the key to success is being completely devoted to what one does. Cynthia’s devotion to travel certainly shows in her pride for her work, utmost care for her clients and persistence in getting things done. Fluent in three languages – English, French and Creole – Cynthia is an expert in travel and specifically travel to Israel. Specialties:Corporate travel, leisure travel, travel to Israel, travel to Europe, travel to Paris.

Nora Howfield, Leisure Account Executive: Get ready to be amazed…Nora has over 35 years of experience in the travel industry! A speaker of both English and Spanish, Nora knows leisure inside and out. Outspoken and enthusiastic about travel, Nora can tell you about all the hot places to go. Tip from Nora: right now, vacations to Europe and Mediterranean cruises are in, along with honeymoons to Thailand. Specialties: Luxury leisure travel, travel to South America, travel to Latin America, travel to Europe, travel to Miami, travel to New York, Napa Valley tours, travel to West Coast of California (Pacific Coast Tours).

Zahava Landman, CFO: Enjoying anything to do with numbers, our CFO, Zahava, is responsible for all of House of Travel’s accounting tasks. Originally born in Lima, Peru, Zahava has been with House of Travel for 15 years (she actually remembers the date she first started here). Zahava speaks English, Spanish and Hebrew and continues to motivate House of Travel to keep in shape and join her at the gym after work. Specialties: Accounting, travel to Peru.

Maureen Winer, Office Manager: After 11 years here, Maureen certainly knows how to keep House of Travel running in tip top shape. In charge of Visa and Passport procedures, along with completing reservations and administrative tasks, Maureen does it all. If Maureen had time to do more, she would trot around Italy, where she enjoys great food and sees something new every time. Specialties: travel to Colombia, travel to North America, meeting planning.

Teresa Mendez, Logistics: Teresa is the woman behind House of Travel’s reporting requirements and pretty much any behind-the-scenes activity that makes a business function. Teresa, bilingual in English and Spanish, was born in Lima, Peru. This vivacious Peruvian as been a part of the House of Travel family for 13 years. Specialties: processing reports, travel to Peru.

Heather Bernstein, Marketing Manager: From public relations to promotions and advertising, Heather is our resident marketing guru. She not only ensures that our clients and contacts have up-to-the-minute information about House of Travel’s exclusive rates, recommendations for hotels and restaurants all over the world and are entertained through HOTwtf.com, but also continues to giveaway fabulous gifts to HOT Insiders (sign up here!). Specialties: marketing, travel to Las Vegas, travel to Miami, travel to New York, travel to Atlanta, travel to Europe, travel to Thailand.

David Schloss, Online Marketing Strategist: As a self-professed “online marketing junkie,” David strategizes, executes, and monitors many of House of Travel’s online marketing efforts. He ensures the website is running smoothly, the blog is updated constantly, and that House of Travel is socially engaged with its clientele. He loves to read posts from TravelResearchOnline.com to keep his travel mind fresh. If David had free time, he would take a culinary tour of Italy and enjoy all the finest Italian food he could handle. Specialties: website marketing, social media marketing, organizing email campaigns.