Adler Travel
Adler Travel
2323 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
Phone: 203-288-8100 · Toll Free: 800-598-2648
E-Mail us: info@adlertravel.com
Adler Travel believes in operating at the highest professional level. Our mission is to provide you with the best vacation value and most professional knowledge in the sales of vacation packages, tours, cruises, airline tickets and other travel-related products.
“The BEST travel VALUE for the dollar†summarizes our travel service philosophy. We offer many exclusive travel packages at rates not found elsewhere. And with our agents having more than 200 years of combined travel experience, you'll feel confident in our knowledge and advice.
About our professional, knowledgeable, and downright FUN staff!
John Weinstein, President
John followed in the footsteps of his great uncle Walter Adler, taking over the family business in 1985. He continues his uncle’s mission of specializing in vacation travel and is very grateful for all the friendships he has made through his years of service for the people in the community.
His own personal favorite vacations include eco-friendly places such as Costa Rica, Panama and most recently Peru, where he climbed to the top of the "Lost City" of Machu Picchu, nestled high in the mountains of the Andes. John has also traveled quite extensively throughout both Western and Eastern Europe and claims both France and Italy as his favorite countries. And you can count on John to make a yearly visit to some tropical island.
Dan Donahue, Manager
Dan joined the Adler Travel family of vacation experts in 1988 after several years experience with a Caribbean tour company, gaining extensive knowledge in more than 20 islands of the Caribbean. However, Dan's favorite islands are those found in Hawaii. He's been there so many times that he was awarded a certification from Hawaii’s tourist board as a Hawaii Destination Specialist - a title achieved by a very select group of travel professionals.
Dan's expertise and more than 25 years experience in the travel industry go way beyond the tropical islands and you can count on his knowledge throughout most of the world. He’s been to every major national park out west, including frequent visits to Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Canyonland and the list goes on.
Ann Bontempo, Assistant Manager
Ann came to Adler Travel in 2005 with more than 25 years experience in travel planning. She is a resident of Branford making her daily journey across the Q-Bridge a travel experience in its own right. Ann has traveled extensively across the world and China is, which she visited in 1982, is still her all-time favorite exotic destination. “Standing on the Great Wall just took my breath away,†says Ann.
Our Sandals & Beaches “Expert of the Experts,†Ann visits at least one of its resorts each year. “After all those stressful months of planning a wedding makes relaxing at an elegant Sandals Resort a very special honeymoon.â€
Donna MacPhail, Travel Consultant
Donna has been with Adler Travel since 1986 and has quickly earned the reputation as the Diva of Group Travel. "I'm proud of the fact that I've enriched the lives of so many people by taking them to other parts of the world where they can experience different cultures," says Donna. Southern Italy is one of her favorite corners of world, because of the charm of its small towns and her own family heritage. When she's not escorting her groups through Europe, Donna still likes to visit exotic beaches, like Bora Bora, where she can sink her feet into the sand and just relax.
Tammy Linsky, Travel Consultant
Tammy has been with Adler Travel since 1982 earning her the “I’ve Been Here Longer Than You†Award. She is also our resident Disney expert, having been to Walt Disney World so many times that she is actually showing signs of growing Mickey Mouse ears. Her other favorite destination is Beaches Resorts in Turks & Caicos. Those who know Tammy are familiar with her abundance of energy and efficient work ethics. When not planning vacations, Tammy likes to volunteer her time and be of service to the elderly.
Tobi Fineberg, Travel Consultant
Tobi began her travel agent career in 1977 and over the past 30 years, she has traveled extensively over the globe and has seen many amazing sights. Recently, while in the Galapagos, she witnessed the birth of a sea lion. She specializes in planning independent travel adventures in different parts of the world, making great use of her personal travel experience in places like most of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, China and other parts of Asia.
As for the United States, Tobi is drawn to the Southwest and its national parks, including Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Canyonlands and Yosemite. She’s also a frequent visitor of Sante Fe and in 2006 experienced its famous Indian Market.
Marcia Weis, Travel Consultant
Marcia Weis has been in the travel business since 1977. She has lived in many states, Canada and various CaribbeanIslands. Marcia originally joined Adler Travel back in 1989. She has taken over 60 of various lengths, including one that was 25 days long. She loves Germany and travels to Europe extensively. Her favorite cruise was to the SouthChinaSeas, which is why her son now lives in Thailand.
Marcia was nominated for the Godmother of the Liberty of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean ship.
Ronnie Sgambato, Travel Consultant
Ronnie is another of our veterans, having been with Adler Travel since 1987. People know “Aunt Ronnie†as someone who always makes herself available to anyone who needs assistance. Ask her about Longboat Key in Florida and you’ll see her eyes light up with excitement. “Its beaches are like those that you find in the Caribbean and there are so many lovely boutiques and superb restaurants in St. Armands Circle,†says Ronni
Danielle Santal, Travel Consultant
Danielle is a native of Paris, France. She has traveled all over the world, for many years, following in her globetrotting father's footsteps. Four of her favorites venues while traveling are food, art, history and shopping.
As an art and history lover, she suggests you visit the small provincial museums and she helps the people that she serves find out details such as which opera is playing at La Scala or Opera Bastille, which jazz musicians will be performing at a club in Paris or Prague and on what days you should visit particular museums. As an inveterate shopper, Danielle is also eager to recommend the best stores to find clothes, antiques, toys, books and so on
Rosemarie DiRienzo,Travel Consultant
Rosemarie owned her own travel agency, Westbridge Travel, for many years before eventually finding a home at Adler Travel. She had lived in Italy for three years, during which time she had the good fortune of becoming exceptionally familiar with most of this beautiful country and loved every part of it. She has also traveled throughout most of Europe and has taken many groups all over the world, including Israel, Greece, Croatia, England, Ireland, and of course, Italy.
Susan Buxbaum, Travel Consultant
Susan started her travel career in 1988 and has enjoyed every minute of it. A world traveler, Susan especially loves Italy and will soon be returning to Umbria for her fifth visit. One of her favorite travel memories was on her very first at-sea experience – onboard a Windstar Cruise sailing around the Tahitian Islands.
Susan is also quite drawn to nature and eco-adventure travel. After her first visit to Costa Rica, she was motivated to visit Australia and Tasmania, where she still talks about its breathtaking scenery, especially from the top of Cradle Lake, nestled high in the Tasmanian wilderness
Melissa Way, Travel Consultant
After many years as a bank manager, Melissa decided to follow the path of her true passion - travel. She joined us in 1998 after graduating from school. Even prior to her academic program in travel, Melissa had an impressive world travel background. She especially loves the beach and at one time lived in the Caribbean. She loves introducing vacationers to Sandals resorts. Not only is she sassy, but she's dedicated to giving great service and is a joy to be around.
Ellie Gaetano, Travel Consultant
Ellie has been with Adler Travel since 1986. She has planned vacations for clients from Alaska to China and from the North Pole to Antartica, and everywhere in between. “I love showing clients new and wonderful destinations,†say Ellie. She also loves to travel with family and friends and hosts a lot of group cruises for this reason. Ellie also specializes in honeymoons.
Bea Civitello
A Division of Adler Travel
Bea joined forces as a division of Adler Travel on May 1, 2008 after more than 25 years as owner of Bea's Travel in New Haven. Her well known saying, "travel, it will paint your globe with human faces," says a lot about Bea’s love for people and the benefits of learning about new cultures that people gain through the experience of travel. She has personally visited many corners of the world. A thirst for adventure and the opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds make travel for her a responsibility to learn.
And the rest of your dedicated staff:
Susan Buxbaum
Thelma Fritzell
Veronica Sgambato
Rosemarie DiRienzo
Patty Altavilla Helen Perry
Cindy Howard
Diana Peck
Gaye Cybart
Bill Jacobs
Diana Peck
Helaine Lender
Lisa Willadsen
Pat Crisco
Joanne Brooks
Carol Brignola
Marcia Reiter
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