Ralph Iantosca

I am Ralph Iantosca, passionate about travel! I cater to the serious traveler, not the tourist. When designing a trip, my three favorite ingredients are authenticity, Innovation, and, most of all, Memorable.

I entered the travel industry in 1990 and have never found anything else more exciting. My career started with the International Travel Academy in Vancouver, then with Alaska Airlines subsidiary Horizon Air., I paid my dues and worked for 2 big agencies, learning about all types of travel; I've learned to sell the travel I enjoy- High-end Luxury, Active, and Adventure! AAA 1993-1998, American Express Travel until 2005. In 2006, I founded Gogirl Travel and closed it in 2017 to become independent. I have credentials from the Travel Institute, CTA (Certified Travel Associate; LS- Lifestyle Specialist, and DS-Destination Specialist. I won 2003 and 2004 A-list by Travel and Leisure magazine for top agents in the Nation, and D-Magazine for top honeymoon specialist in 2005. Virtuoso Member from 2010. Conde Nast Traveler Top travel specialist since 2020. Iantosca Travel is a proud affiliate with Travel Experts, one of the largest agencies in the prestigious invitation-only Virtuoso Network. I have traveled to over 88 countries around the world.

Specialties/My Expertise & Passion: African safaris (20+ years), and I have been to over 110 lodges and camps: Expedition Cruising, Private Jet Expeditions, Luxury Lodges, and Active Vacations for the Culturious. If you want new, meaningful experiences, I will help you design the perfect bespoke itinerary.

Antarctica, Amazon, Argentina- Patagonia, Antarctica (I’ve been 5 times), Arctic Regions, Australia, Bhutan, Brazil Pantanal, Canada- Heli Hiking, Luxury Lodges in BC, Polar Bears. Chile, Cuba, Ecuador & Galapagos, Egypt, Jordan, India, Indonesia, Iceland, Japan, Lapland, New Zealand, Norway-Svalbard, Peru, Rwanda, South Pacific, Svalbard Norway, Turkey, SE Asia- Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam

Expedition Cruises: A Favorite Passion, go REMOTE! Aurora, Aqua, National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions, Scenic

Luxury Rail: Andean Explorer, British Pullman, Britannic Explorer, Eastern &Oriental, Venice Simplon Orient Express, Royal Scotsman, Hiram Bingham,

Small Cruise Expertise, focus: Private Yacht Charter, Belmond Les Bateaux, Emerald Yachts, Scenic Yachts, Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection

Mid Size Cruise: Explora Journeys

River Cruise/Barges: Amazon, European Rivers, Nile

Europe: Villas, Biking, Hiking, Custom Bespoke itineraries: Private guides/Drivers: Baltics, Croatia, Czech, Denmark, France, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Slovenia, UK,

How I work: Annual Travel Subscription, by invitation, from $ 10,000 annually. Non-subscribed who seek bespoke/custom: upfront planning fee starting from $2500, which includes 10 hours to plan and manage the trip. Pre-organized itineraries from cruise companies, expedition companies, or tour operators, from $250 per hour. I do not offer work on partial itineraries. Loyalty programs with frequent flyer awards or point redemption must be done directly by the client.