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Mary Yost, Travel Agent in Atlanta, GA

Mary Yost

Atlanta, GA Travel Agent

Mary Yost

Atlanta, GA · 7 Years of Experience

Mary Yost, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
5.0
(28)
100% Recommended
Mary approached our trip to Italy with creativity and a keen appreciation for our preferences. She was extremely responsive when there was a need to change... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Aruba, Saint Lucia

Interests:

Luxury, Solo Travel, Small Ship Cruises, Culinary & Foodie, Cruises

Suppliers:

Leading Hotels of The World, Tauck, Abercrombie & Kent, Belmond, Europe Express

About Me

Mary Yost Travel specializes in designing unique, upscale leisure travel experiences to create lifelong memories.

Growing up in a small Midwestern lake community, I learned about the essence of life through my strong faith background, passion for people, and enchantment with seeing the world. Today, I apply these basic principles to my role as a luxury travel designer, specializing in unique travel plans that are personalized for the independent traveler.

As a seasoned traveler, I have visited many countries on five continents over the past 30 years, gaining valuable insights into the various elements that create meaningful experiences. From stepping into a world of sensory inspiration in the spice markets of Margoa, India to rolling up my sleeves to experience a day of cooking alongside an Italian chef in the heart of a kitchen in Tuscany, my mission as your travel designer is to create unique and upscale luxury travel experiences that create lifelong memories. Through my expertise, my goal is to allow my clients to linger in cultural influences and experiences that forge lasting connections with the uniqueness of each destination. 

When at home from my own travel journeys, I adore family time with my husband and family, and 90 lb lab Chester. My greatest delights in life include spending time with my 2 grandsons, gourmet cooking, volunteering, entertaining, writing, reading, shopping and spending time with friends.

I invite you to step into one of my uniquely designed adventures to enjoy memories that last a lifetime. I welcome solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups to begin the journey today.

What are you waiting for?  Let's go! 

 

Mary Yost Travel designs unique & upscale luxury travel plans to create lifelong memories.

 

Referred to Mary by a friend

We were referred to Mary by a friend and it was clear early on that she was the right choice. We'd had very little experience with International travel and needed significant help putting a trip of this scope together.

From helping us plan locations to lining up private tours and drivers, to choosing the best hotel fits and making dinner reservations--Mary was spot on. Although we've never met Mary in person, we feel as though she's now a friend. Through calls and Zoom meetings, she "got us" right away and offered sound counsel relative to all aspects of our trip. 

If you should need any assistance with travel arrangements in the future, we would highly recommmend Mary Yost. ~David & Amy

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
28 reviews
100% Recommended
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Awesome trip!
Reviewed By Susan - Atlanta, GA | Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Mary approached our trip to Italy with creativity and a keen appreciation for our preferences. She was extremely responsive when there was a need to change plans, both before the trip and during. A pleasure to work with!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Mary, best trip of our lives! We want to work with
Reviewed By Bob & Leeann - Alpharetta, GA | Traveled to Austria | Europe
Mary, bottom line at the top: our trip was fabulous! Problem:We were lied to by incapable BA employees on many occasions, after standing in lines which were processing at a rate of one customer every 20 minutes. Solution:One call to Mary, and she handled that! You arranged our connecting flight and all we had to do was get our boarding pass printed. (In London, agents were still handing customers 1 per 20 minutes ... and there were still 300 angry passengers who no longer had connecting flights). Problem: Ship had to disembark at a different port Solution: Mary contacted them to re-route the driver. They were extremely reliable!Our day tours with local contacts were a positive experience. They always were there waiting and overall the experiences were superb under stressful conditions. Mary, we had a wonderful time! Thank you for your help. We want to work with you again!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our Grand Adventure in the Nordic North!
Reviewed By Denise and Daughters - Big Canoe, GA | Traveled to Reykjavik | Iceland | Europe
Thank you for organizing such a wonderful trip to Iceland and Norway. We were very pleased with the detailed planning, the hotels, and the guides. Of course, we were delighted to see the Northern Lights three times in Iceland and two times in Norway! Given the complexity of the itinerary, we have a few specific comments to share. Our guide, Atli, was outstanding. His passion and dedication to the group were evident throughout the trip. We were very happy with the accommodations, meals, and activities. Atli also did a great job navigating road closures during a snowstorm to keep us on track. Norway Our guide, Reidar, was very knowledgeable about Tromso and the Northern Lights. We loved Tromso and found the dog sledding tour to be a highlight. The provider was patient and encouraging as Emily and Elissa learned to mush. Thank you for arranging such a positive experience. We also thoroughly enjoyed the Sami reindeer experience with Johnny; it was great fun. Again, we had a fabulous time and your hard work planning the trip and attending to so many details was the key to our grand adventure!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing trip of a lifetime!
Reviewed By SusieG - Atlanta, GA | Traveled to London | England | Europe
We had a fantastic family vacation to London for the week of New Year's- Mary did all the planning. I simply gave her a few ideas of what we wanted to see and do. She set it all up, organized the itinerary, contracted the tour guides and transportation. Everything went smooth as silk and was absolutely top notch. Hope to do it again next year!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Totally Enchanted!
Reviewed By Deb K. - Alpharetta, GA | Traveled to Sedona | Arizona | USA
My daughter and I enjoyed our first mother-daughter get away guided by Mary’s expert planning and suggestions. From the beginning of the process through the start of our trip, Mary kept us informed and shared suggestions for what would make the experience all we hoped for. She certainly delivered! The pacing, selection of activities and dining venues were all spot on. Knowing that she was available to call upon for assistance if needed was also a great comfort. We definitely want to make a mother-daughter trip an annual event. Mary was marvelous!
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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IATA Accredited Agent
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My Places

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