Local Program Directors
BRING YOUR DESTINATION TO LIFE WITH A UNIQUE LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
Whether you travel on our River Cruises or Land Vacations, you can count on our experienced Program Directors to be with you every step of the way. These caring individuals are not just“ guides,” they’ re your teachers and friends who love sharing the culture of their homelands, and know how to bring a destination to life. Our group size gives more“ one-on-one” time with your Program Directors, who will give you a unique perspective that only a true local expert can.
Juan Jose Perez Vazquez 36 Years with Grand Circle
Resides in Malaga, Spain Spain & Portugal in Depth
92 % of Grand Circle travelers rated Juan Jose as " excellent "
I love that Grand Circle offers our travelers not just a regular trip, but a true experience to discover my country. Our travelers are very curious people. Learning about the places they visit is their priority and showing them Spain and Portugal is my passion. Whenever there is any special event, parade, procession, or fair— and believe me, there is always something like that happening in Spain and Portugal— I always offer myself to accompany my travelers to enjoy these unique experiences.
Margo Starr 2 Years with Grand Circle
Resides in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Canadian Maritimes: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & Prince
Edward Island
93 % of Grand Circle travelers rated Margo as " excellent "
My family has been in Nova Scotia since the late 1700’ s so I have deep roots in the community— I am a very proud“ Bluenoser.” I feel blessed every day that I get to fulfill my two passions: My love for the Maritimes and its people, and the ability to showcase this part of the world to new travelers. My favorite part of my tours is to take people off the beaten path to the small community where I grew up called Antigonish. It is a rural university town that has been called“ Canada’ s Harvard.”
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