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Andrea Francoso, Travel Agent in Scottsdale, AZ

Andrea Francoso

Scottsdale, AZ Travel Agent
Super Agent

Andrea Francoso

Scottsdale, AZ · 25+ Years of Experience

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
5.0
(49)
100% Recommended
We have booked several cruises with Andrea as well as some complex flight itineraries... Andrea is always up to date on the nuances and the details... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, Australia

Interests:

Family Vacations, Private Travel

Suppliers:

Kensington

About Me

Visit Your Family Roots
Visit Your Family Roots

With three decades of travel expertise, I am a passionate Ancestry Travel Specialist dedicated to transforming genealogical research into profound, lifechanging journeys across the globe. My mission goes beyond traditional travel—I help you reconnect with your roots, uncovering the rich tapestry of your family's historical narrative in destinations worldwide.

Through our strategic partnership with Ancestry.com, we craft meticulously personalized heritage experiences that transcend typical tourism. Whether your ancestors originated in the misty highlands of Scotland, the sundrenched villages of Greece, the bustling streets of Mumbai, the remote landscapes of New Zealand, or the historic towns of Eastern Europe, we design immersive itineraries that breathe life into your family's story.

Our approach is comprehensive and deeply personal. We don't just book trips; we curate transformative experiences. By combining advanced genealogical research, local historical insights, and intimate knowledge of global destinations, we create journeys that allow you to walk in your ancestors' footsteps, visit their original homes, explore local archives, and connect with distant relatives.

Each heritage journey is a unique expedition, tailored specifically to your family's narrative. We understand that your ancestral story is not just about locations, but about understanding cultural context, historical nuances, and the personal experiences that shaped your family's legacy.

From obtaining historical documents to arranging meetings with local historians, from identifying significant family landmarks to creating meaningful cultural encounters, our service ensures a deeply authentic and emotionally resonant travel experience.

Our global network of local experts, genealogists, and travel partners enables us to offer unparalleled insights and access. We don't just show you places; we help you understand the context, the struggles, the triumphs, and the cultural landscape that shaped your family's journey.

Whether you're seeking to trace Irish roots in County Cork, explore Jewish heritage in Eastern Europe, uncover Indigenous connections in Australia, or discover familial links in the Caribbean, our worldwide expertise ensures a comprehensive, meaningful, and lifechanging ancestral exploration.

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
49 reviews
100% Recommended
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Makes each trip worry free
Reviewed By The journey is the Adventure - Prescott, Arizona | Traveled to Mediterranean ~ At Sea ~ At Sea
We have booked several cruises with Andrea as well as some complex flight itineraries... Andrea is always up to date on the nuances and the details to make each trip a success.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Great Adventure
Reviewed By Ralph - Prescott, AZ | Traveled to Alaska ~ USA
Andrea is a true professional. She knows the industry and always ahas great insight on destinations. She works a lot of options in on our vacation planning_
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Testing this out
Reviewed By Drea - Queen Creek, AZ | Traveled to Croatia ~ Europe
Amazing
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Amazing Vacation
Reviewed By Monique - Pomona CA | Traveled to Puerto Vallarta ~ Jalisco ~ Mexico
Andrea was so helpful putting our package together exactly how we wanted it.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My forever dream destination fairy godmother
Reviewed By Kissbesos - Los Angeles, CA | Traveled to Europe
I’ve been using Andrea for my world travels for some time now. She’s so efficient in helping me plan and make the right choices for my trips. Andrea is very knowledgeable and has great customer service skills, she’s good at making excellent recommendations .. Andrea is available for all my questions and concerns. I always refer her to all of my acquaintances. I just wish I had more time available to travel more.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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My Places

When it comes to travel planning, real-world experience makes a huge difference. Check out the map below to see all the places I have personally visited or booked for my clients. I know these destinations well and can give you reliable guidance.

Client Testimonials

Our Iceland Trip!
I’m realizing that we never thanked your or sent you an update about the trip to Iceland you booked for us! IT WAS AMAZING!! ?????? We loved trekking across Iceland! We made it all the way around the snaefellsnes peninsula and the amazing sites there (found a GREAT restaurant called the “House of Food” up there!), down through landmannalaugar (we loved the hike in the middle of nowhere and the f-roads!), through Vik (and the volcano worries!), and to the glacier lagoon (breath taking!)!! We saw so many waterfalls, insane landscapes, glaciers, and mountains it was all so amazing! Truly a once in a lifetime trip! We are so very appreciative of you all setting it all up for us!! We are also very appreciative of the flowers you left us in our Reykjavik hotel and they travelled from hotel to hotel with us as well! 1200 miles of fun!! Thank you again for everything you put together for us!
Lee and Kelly T, Calif
Sri Lanka Wonderful
Andrea, We had the most amazing time in Sri Lanka. The hotels were amazing….the tour guide was over the top and the activities were fantastic…..it is a very unique and special place….you nailed it for us, and it was exactly what we wanted to do. Thanks so much and I can’t wait to book my next vacation with you.
P Kaufman, Miami Florida
Smooth and Relaxing Amalfi
It was a great trip! Very relaxing! Well, the area we all know is beautiful. The hotels in Positano and Capri were great. They were not stuck right where the action was, but they had shuttles available. For us, this was a good thing because the towns were very crowded and after roaming around we got back to a beautiful tranquil oasis. But I suppose other people might prefer the noise… Everything went smoothly. All the drivers came on time. No issues. We were happy to go to Pompei. It was super interesting and it was good to have something cultural besides beautiful scenery and beaches.
Mariana F, Key Biscayne, FL
Vietnam has been wonderful!
I want to let you know how our travel in Vietnam has been going. Our time in Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue and Hoi An has been wonderful: remarkable accommodations, very professional and friendly tour guides, sites and monuments we will never forget. And the food! Last but not least, to have somebody picking us up at the Ho Chi Minh City airport was very helpful. And we even successfully “navigate” a flood in Hue. Now we joined our friends for the rest of our tour, currently navigating the Mekong River to Phnom Penh, but I wanted to let you know that we are happy and you did a very good job. Again thanks. I’ll call you in person when I am back.
Maria P, Westhampton, NY
Poland was great!
I’m back from Europe and just wanted to let you know that Poland was fabulous, including the hotels, and especially the food tour (Michal, the guide who took us on this food journey was absolutely fabulous!) and Chopin recital (the pianist was amazing!) in Warsaw. Every guide and driver was on time, super knowledgeable, and courteous. Sometimes the information is a bit overwhelming, of course, with all the names and dates the tour guides rattle off but I’m always impressed by the amount of knowledge they have. THANK YOU for another fabulous trip! I can’t wait to book the next one!
Georg Krammer, Berkeley, CA
France in October was amazing!
Hi Andrea, Just had to write and tell you what a fabulous trip to France you organized for our 50th wedding anniversary. Every detail was flawlessly planned as usual. I do want to let you know that all of our accommodations were wonderful and full of surprises. Your recommendation of the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris was exceptional. We had to add an additional night as we didn’t want to leave. I’d really like to acknowledge the two tour guides we had in Nice and Cannes, Frank and Simon. They were so knowledgeable and such delightful companions. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with them. I hope you will pass that on to their superiors. Once again Andrea, thank you for making our travels so effortless and creating such great memories. We are your biggest fans. Until next time, David and Judy Perry
Judy Perry, Lafayette CA
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