Episode 44

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3rd Sep 2024

044: Expert Travel Advisor: How To Plan an Unforgettable Trip with Lisa Gneo

Have you ever dreamed of transforming your ordinary travel experiences into extraordinary adventures? If you answered yes, then you're just one step away from discovering how to travel like a rockstar. In this episode of the Transform with Travel podcast, I sit down with Lisa Gneo, a luxury travel concierge at Rockstar Luxury Travel, to discuss what it truly means to journey with style, comfort, and unforgettable experiences. Here are the highlights from their enlightening conversation.

Lisa's mission at Rockstar Luxury Travel is to redefine the travel experience. With over 20 years of hospitality experience, she has curated a network of expert travel advisors dedicated to planning the perfect journeys for their clients. Lisa shared that her ultimate goal is to transform tourists into travelers by providing personalized, high-touch services.

According to Lisa, a competent travel advisor should be someone who has "walked the walk," with firsthand experience of the destinations they recommend. This ensures that clients receive authentic advice and exceptional service. She collaborates with trusted local travel advisors in Europe to provide accurate, up-to-date information and hidden gems off the typical tourist path.


Lisa shares her take on the hottest travel destinations for 2024, and shares her parting advice, which is simple yet profound: "Get out and travel. Don't wait. Time is so precious and we don't know what our future holds." She encourages everyone to seize the opportunity to explore new places and create lasting memories, regardless of the budget or destination.


As you plan your next adventure, whether near or far, consider the insights shared by Lisa Gino. Traveling like a rockstar isn't just about luxury; it's about experiencing every moment fully and creating memories that will last a lifetime. So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and keep on exploring!


We talk about:


  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:27 Meet Lisa Gneo: Luxury Travel Concierge
  • 02:44 Lisa's Journey in the Hospitality Industry
  • 05:02 The Importance of Unique Hotel Experiences
  • 17:19 The Role of a Travel Advisor
  • 23:13 Advice for Aspiring Travel Advisors
  • 24:10 Local Knowledge Matters
  • 26:35 Exploring Like a Local
  • 27:59 Transforming Tourists into Travelers
  • 32:09 Hot Destinations for 2024
  • 34:09 The Importance of Traveling Now


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About the Podcast

Transform With Travel
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Welcome to the Transform with Travel Podcast, where we share stories of personal transformation and life lessons through our experiences of traveling and exploring the world. We believe travel has the power to transform your life, one trip at a time. So we bring on every day adventurers to tell their stories of inspiration, as well as Industry Experts to enhance and optimize your travels. I’m your host - Kelly Tolliday, Founder of Transform With Travel - and it’s my mission to inspire you to live life to its fullest, travel with an open-mind & Heart, and let the world show you a new perspective.

About your host

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Kelly Tolliday

Kelly is the Founder of Transform With Travel, with over 11 years in the travel industry. She's a Wellness Travel Expert, Retreat Facilitator, Travel Advisor & Podcast Host.

She's also a 500-Hr Registered Yoga Teacher & an Accredited Continued Education Provider for the Yoga Industry.

She's traveled to over 45 countries and lived across 4 continents. Now, it's her mission to inspire and support you in stepping outside of your comfort zone and into the life of your dreams.

She's passionate about immersive and transformational travel. She believe when you travel with intention, by combining wellness, adventure & cultural enrichment, you can truly transform your life, one trip at a time.

She's now based in South Florida, and she's married to her husband Sam with 2 beautiful daughters & 2 crazy dogs.