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Our team of travel experts is driven to not just meet but exceed your inner expectations. We always want our clients to feel their travel experience was completely top notch. That means, we are research and detail obsessed. We look into every aspect of every trip before anyone leaves their home. If it is a group excursion, we even bring the group together before the trip for information nights where we introduce your fellow travellers so you can start to build relationships and gather knowledge way ahead of the actual trip dates. We get to know each and every client – so there are no surprises. We know what you want, and we are committed to delivering unimaginable experiences in the world’s most unusual and exotic locations. How do we accomplish that? We do it with a distinctive and accomplished team, of course.

OUR TEAM OF

ARTISAN TRAVEL SPECIALISTS

The founder and visionary behind Artisan Vacations, Shamin has built a talented team for over a decade, opening her doors in 2011. Before that she worked for two decades for many luxury travel agencies. Her longevity in the business is a testament to her love for her clients and her love for travel. She says her personal goal is to: “Gather accurate information, remove all the internet clutter, inject a distinct personality and transform ordinary vacations in to extraordinary artisan vacations.”

Today, Shamin has a team of seven loyal travel experts that work diligently behind the scenes to handcraft artisan vacations. Their dedication, knowledge and expertise are the engine that drives her unique artisan travel speciality.

OUR HAND-PICKED

ARTISAN TEAM

Owner

Shamin Shariff

Area of specialty

Cruises, Eco Expeditions, Destinations Weddings, Incentive Group Travel, all-inclusive vacations.

DESTINATION SPECIALIST

Kenya, India, Egypt, Italy, Tanzania, South America, Tahiti, Jamaica, Bhutan & Burma, Pakistan.

CERTIFIED SPECIALTY

5-Star Academy Celebrity Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, Taj Hotels & Resorts, Certified Sandals Specialist, AMResorts Master Agent, and Azamara World Academy Platinum Globe Travel Professional.

Travel Consultant

Yasmin Ker

Area of specialty

Corporate travel, Groups and Events and Cruises.

DESTINATION Specialist

South Africa, Italy, Spain, Greece, San Francisco, Turkey, Egypt and Dubai, UAE.

life EXPERIENCE

Yasmin has lived in Tanzania, Israel, and England. Living in Israel was one of the most fascinating cultural experiences, visiting a kibbutz, learning Hebrew, and the customs of the local people. Aside from travelling, Yasmin enjoys yoga, gardening, and Gastronomy.

Travel Consultant

Nargis Gercke

Area of specialty

Cruises, All Inclusive Packages, Group Travel and Tour Guiding. Celebrity, Oceania, Silversea, Crystal Cruises, Princess and Cunard cruises.

DESTINATION Specialist

Montreal, Africa, India, South America, South Africa, Dominica Republic, Australia and New Zealand.

CERTIFIED Specialty

5-Star Academy Celebrity Cruises, 5-star Cruise Specialist for Holland America Line, South Africa and Uniworld River Cruise Specialist.

Travel Consultant

Joan Hammond

Area of specialty

Cruises, River Cruises, Private Yacht & Charters, and Barging.

DESTINATION Specialist

Puerto Vallarta and Maui.

CERTIFIED Specialty

Azamara World Academy Platinum Globe Travel Professional.

Travel Consultant

Farah Kassam

Area of specialty

Cruises, All-inclusive vacations, Groups.

DESTINATION Specialist

India, Mexico, Europe, Middle East.

CERTIFIED Specialty

AMResorts Master Agent, TICO.

Travel Consultant

Parviz Popat

Area of specialty

All inclusive vacations, cruises, exclusive small group river cruises in Europe and other destinations, group travel, destination weddings.

DESTINATION Specialist

Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Turkey, Mexico, Portugal, China, specialized and personally organized tours of India.

life Experience

Having lived in the exotic part of the world, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and the western world and with the cultural experiences of both. I am well prepared to organize an unforgettable life experience for my clients!!

Travel Consultant

Parin Kassam

Area of specialty

All inclusive destination travel package or a cruise, an African Safari or to the Australian outback, a wedding group to a sun destination, or a honeymoon.

DESTINATION Specialist

India, China, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Europe and the Mediterranean.

life Experience

Have taken over 30 cruises, many to the Caribbean and Panama, Alaska, Mexican Riviera, the Mediterranean, Australia to Asia for 22 days which took me to Vietnam, Bali, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong just to name a few.

Travel Consultant

Riyaz Mithani

Area of specialty

All inclusive vacations, cruises, exclusive small group river cruises in Europe and other destinations, group travel.

DESTINATION Specialist

Europe, Africa & South America

life Experience

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the landscape of Salkantey trails at Machu Pichu in Peru, Mount Blanc in the Swiss alps, Annapurna Circuit (Nepal) one of the best hikes in the world.

Travel Consultant

Leslie Bomford

Area of specialty

River and Ocean Cruises, Land Tours, All Inclusive Vacations, Group Travel, F.I.T., Safari (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda)

DESTINATION Specialist

England, Italy, Spain, France, Australia, U.S.A., Canada, Mexico

life Experience

Commodore for Princess Cruises, C.L.I.A. ACC Accredited.

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