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Athena Petrou, Travel Agent in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Athena Petrou

Fort Lauderdale, FL Travel Agent
Super Agent

Athena Petrou

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 11 Years of Experience

GMH Travel, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
5.0
(28)
100% Recommended
We have been using Athena for more than 3 years. Each time, she out does herself. She’s plans everything for us, we just... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Africa, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Namibia

Interests:

Safari, Executive Corporate and Luxury Travel, Luxury, Luxury Hotels, Nature

Suppliers:

Abercrombie & Kent, Four Seasons, Tauck, National Geographic Expeditions, Small Luxury Hotels

About Me

Africa captures the heart like nowhere else. The golden light, the quiet thrill before a lion sighting, the warmth of a local smile—it’s both adventure and awakening. I create custom safaris that range from ultra-luxury lodges to affordable glamping adventures, always with a focus on authenticity and comfort.

My travelers choose from brands such as &Beyond, Singita, Wilderness Safaris, Micato Tours, Tauck, and Kensington, and I complement these journeys with city stays in Cape Town, Nairobi, or Zanzibar. Through Classic Travel, every stop includes Luxury Perks benefits at partner hotels—Aman, Auberge Resorts and Residences, Belmond Bellini Club, Capella, Classic Travel, Couture by Langham, Forbes Travel Guide Star Rated, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Four Seasons Private Jet, Hilton for Luxury, Hyatt Prive, IHG Destined, Jumeirah Passport to Luxury, Kempinski Club 1897, Leading Hotels Leaders Club, Mandarin Oriental FAN Club, Marriott-Stars-Luminous, One & Only Resorts and Villas, Pan Pacific Reserve, Preferred Platinum, Relais & Châteaux Preferred PP, Rocco Forte Knights, Rosewood Elite, Shangri-La Luxury Circle, Six Senses Resorts, SLH withIN, Virtuoso, Virtuoso IHG Luxlife.

Each itinerary is handcrafted: sunrise hot-air balloons over the Maasai Mara, wine tasting in the Cape Winelands, or gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Families, honeymooners, and solo travelers all find their rhythm here, and I make sure logistics—flights, visas, guides—are smooth from start to finish.

Booking through GMH Travel ensures that even in the most remote corners of the continent, your accommodations, transfers, and experiences carry the assurance of world-class hospitality. Safari luxury is about space, connection, and the privilege of witnessing the wild responsibly—and I bring that to every traveler, every time.

Additional Languages
Greek

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
28 reviews
100% Recommended
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Multiple International Vacations
Reviewed By Mark M - Plantation, FL | Traveled to Europe
We have been using Athena for more than 3 years. Each time, she out does herself. She’s plans everything for us, we just show up at the airport and embark on our adventure. Athena treats us like family, she is the most caring and sympathetic person we ever met. My wife and I truly love planning our trips with her. During our trips, she will check in on us and make sure every is going as planned. She even has upgraded our plane tickets without any cost to us. She tells us which hotels, tourist attractions and restaurants are must sees. She’s also warns us with any current threat assessments issued by the State Department. We never travel without Athena!!
Athena Petrou responded
"Mark and Elaine, I truly appreciate you both for trusting me with so many trips and for referring countless friends and relatives to my agency. You two are very special to me and I look forward to each trip you trust me with. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness. Sincerely, Athena"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Every detail taken care of!
Reviewed By SKian - New York | Traveled to Portugal | Europe
Athena was amazing right from the beginning of our planning. She took the time to understand what we wanted in a vacation, what mattered to us most, likes, dislikes and of course budget. Our travel packet contained every detail we needed to know while traveling, easy to follow and understand. Athena even checked in with us while on our trip. Absolutely amazing!!
Athena Petrou responded
"Thank you so much for your kind words! I love seeing my clients create so many memories on their dream trips. Your love for adventure and the outdoors also helps me learn about new places and want to go there myself as well. I am very grateful for your trust in me and look forward to booking future trips for you. Sincerely, Athena "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Truly the best trip ever of my life and even my 15 year old teenager loved it
Reviewed By Ghebrial boys - Lima Cusco rainbow mountain | Traveled to Peru | South America
Well thoroughly thought out from day by day hour by hour and even every thing from transport, guides staff, choices of hotels, BUDGETS, and even downtime for rest in between excursions
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Everything was programmed very well.
Reviewed By Peru - Peru | Traveled to Peru | South America
The tour guides were extremely on time
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Excellent Experience of a Lifetime x 2!!
Reviewed By JWalker - Miami, Florida | Traveled to Peru | South America
This is the second trip that I've had that Athena has coordinated. Both have been amazing!! The attention she pays to detail, step-by-step, is well thought-out and it shows! It is my intention to have her plan more of our family vacations.
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.
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