Michelle Andersen

Michelle grew up in Chicago and spent her summers on the beaches of Lake Michigan. “There, she says, "I developed a love of the sun and sand and of being active in golf and tennis." Although she enjoyed winter sports and spent a great deal of time partaking in them, her real love has always been the water.

“Throughout my 35-years working in the Travel Industry, I have been fortunate to travel to nearly every country on the map, garnering extensive knowledge of Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. I also feel at home on any of the Hawaiian Islands indulging in the wonderful Aloha Spirit. I've stayed in a fabulous over-water bungalow in Bora Bora, watching the fish feed right before my eyes. Oh, and bare boat chartering in the crystal-clear waters of the British Virgin Islands...THAT was fabulous. Last year’s highlight was flying on board the Crystal Skye, a private 777 to London which is an experience that will last a lifetime.”

The Emerald Isle is also a land dear to her heart. "The Irish are so warm and friendly." Although Michelle knows all the best properties and locations throughout Ireland, she encourages her clients to get the real scoop by tipping a pint with locals.

Michelle specializes in custom exclusive experiences that typically can only be arranged through private connections, and she has plenty of them. She is recognized for her expertise by top travel companies, such as Orient Express and Abercrombie & Kent. Michelle has also been recognized the last three years as a Virtuoso Cruise Icon - an award given to the top 1% of agents in the Virtuoso Network! She notes that “Cruising is simply a wonderful way to view the world, unpack once and go!”

In her leisure, she’s an avid boater. Active couples, especially those who golf and ski, will benefit greatly from her expertise in active experiences at home and abroad.

As Director of Admiral Travel's Private Client Group, Michelle is dedicated to working with esteemed guests creating memorable private experience including multi-generation travel, chartering yachts, and amazing special entrances to places around the world. In this capacity, Michelle fulfills a wide range of requests from emergency dental exams to private villas and jets. “My role is really quite simple,” she says. “Travel is supposed to be fun. I enjoy making dreams come true, and I love when my clients say I’ve exceeded their expectations.”