Travel Advisor
Lance M. Gilliam
After a career in public service, Lance turned his lifelong passion for travel into a second calling, planning travel since 2023 and speaking English and Spanish. He has been to London fourteen times, Birmingham twelve, Amsterdam five, Edinburgh five, and Tbilisi four — chasing culture, cuisine, and festivals across Europe from the Baltic to the Black Sea. His own voyages have taken him from Wadi Rum at sunset to the Maldives, Dubai, Tokyo, Reykjavík, and the ancient ruins of Petra, and he brings every mile of that experience to your itinerary.
Where Lance Shines
Areas of Expertise
European Culture & History
Food, Wine & Festivals
Eastern Europe & Baltics
Get to Know Lance
A Few Questions
What is your favorite destination and why?
"Georgia — the country, not the state. Tbilisi is unlike anywhere else: ancient churches, incredible wine, and a hospitality that humbles you. I have been four times and it is the next great discovery. London I have been fourteen times and it still surprises me."
What is your travel philosophy?
"My goal with every client is to make sure each trip is thoroughly planned and executed so you can focus entirely on the experience. I have learned through my own voyages the profound impact travel can have on life, well-being, and perspective."
Most memorable travel moment?
"Wadi Rum at sunset. The desert turns gold, then red, then purple. I stood there and understood why people have been drawn to it for thousands of years. Petra, just up the road, is every bit as moving."
What do clients say about working with you?
"That I think of everything so they do not have to. Whether it is adventure or relaxation, I want your experience to be a positive one — and peace of mind is the real luxury."
The All World Difference
The Virtuoso Advantage
When you book with Lance, you are not just booking a trip — you are tapping into the world's leading luxury travel network.
Exclusive Amenities
Room upgrades, daily breakfast, resort credits, and early check-in — privileges reserved for Virtuoso guests at the world's finest hotels and cruise lines.
Insider Access
Private shore excursions, behind-the-scenes tours, and local guides who open doors you simply cannot book on your own.
Seamless Planning
Every flight, transfer, reservation, and contingency handled — so the only thing you have to do is be present for the journey.
A Network Built Over Decades
Forty-five years of relationships with the planet's best operators means the impossible becomes routine — and the routine becomes remarkable.
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