Brownell Travel Consultants Named Best in the World for the 7th Consecutive Year

Birmingham, AL (August 2007) Brownell and Sterling Brownell travel experts fill out the Conde Nast Traveler list of 130 of the worlds leading travel consultants. This marks the seventh consecutive year consultants from the company have been named to this exclusive list.

In the August issue of Conde Nast Traveler, Wendy Perrin, celebrated travel researcher and guru, announced her carefully compiled list of the top 130 travel specialists throughout the world. With more than 18 years of interviewing travel professionals, Perrin has created the ultimate "go to" rolodex of travel consultants for any destination imaginable. Each consultant was scrupulously chosen based on an extensive application process, sample itineraries, extensive interviews, client references and proven success.

Ms. Perrin proclaims these consultants to be "the best combination of specialized knowledge, insider connections, user-friendliness and value." Brownell and Sterling Brownell were honored with having six such travel specialists hand-picked for inclusion in the 2007 list, more than any other travel company in the world:

• Caroline Bach Wood - The Rockies
  
• Linda Allen MBA, MCC - Cruises: Affordable Large Ships
• Margret Propper CTC, MCC, DS - Alaska; Alaska: Small Ships; European River Cruises
• Marion Harbison DS - Germany
• Martha Gaughen CTC, ATC - Caribbean; Family Travel: Trips with Young Children; Recommended Generalist
• Meg McGriff North CTC, ATC - Panama; Recommended Generalist

These consultants, along with the entire Brownell and Sterling Brownell team make it their utmost priority to provide the ultimate travel experience to each and every client. They take great pride in providing a seamless journey enhanced by special touches, such as private luxury transfers, a helicopter ride overlooking the stunning mountains of South Africa, a relaxing spa afternoon or dinner for two in a hilltop chateau. Personalized itineraries have been the hallmark of Brownell since it hosted its first tour in 1887 and the tradition continues today.

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