Sybil Ford
- Destination Weddings
- Honeymoon
- Meeting & Incentive Travel
- Ocean Cruising
- Safari
Travel Experience
For Virtuoso Agent Sybil Ford, travel planning is a matter of the heart. Every itinerary she creates at the direction of her clients is infused with genuine care and concern for their experience. With a focus on voluntourism, luxury and soft adventure travel, Sybil enjoys tailoring once-in-a-lifetime dream vacations that linger in the minds of her clients for years. She draws upon a wealth of personal and professional connections to see to it that anyone for whom she’s reserving travel gets star treatment. Ms. Ford taps into every resource imaginable to transform her clients’ travel-related dreams from just a thought to a very tangible reality.
Second only to her clients’ satisfaction is personally experiencing the destinations and properties she recommends to her clients. Throughout her travels, Sybil has crossed the Serengeti and Masai Mara by hot-air
balloon, gone diving in the Great Barrier Reef, bargained for silk in the streets of Bangkok, barged along the banks of the Seine, hugged the curves of the Amalfi Coast on a Ducati, and has witnessed the rising sun at Angkor Wat. She has traveled to over 30 countries, 5 continents, and countless cities. She has sailed aboard vessels listed among Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best and has been a guest at some of the finest hotels and resorts on the planet.
First-hand knowledge of a country, cruise ship, hotel, or villa allows Sybil to establish credibility with her clients. She can confidently make recommendations to clients with special needs or requests based on her own observation of a cruise line’s or property’s capabilities. Having established strong working relationships with property owners and managers, Ms. Ford works to provide each client with a unique experience customized to fit his or her interest, while personal attention from property staff.
Catering to corporate and leisure clients, she’s arranged travel for honeymooning couples, senior groups, church groups, corporate incentive groups, and solo travelers.
Sybil holds a Master of Science degree from New York University with a concentration in Hospitality Industry Studies. She co-authored a scholarly paper published in the Journal of Business Ethics that explored the role of tourism and sports in promoting peace and acceptance of persons with physical and mental challenges. She has contributed to women’s publications, and provides summaries of her experiences on her websites, http://www.causemetotravel.com and http://www.causemetotravelblog.com.
Sybil resides outside of New York City, and meets with clients by appointment only where it is most convenient for them – at home, at the office, at the park, at a café, or over the phone.
Languages
English French Spanish
Destinations
Antigua & Barbuda Bahamas Caribbean Turks & Caicos Islands
What Clients Say
Perfect election of planes, hours and airports. Exactly what I wanted and asked for.
The plane and the flights were exactly what I asked for; type, time and prices!!
All the trip was planned carefully and satisfactorily, there was a little change in the schedule of one of the flights (airlines fault) and she contacted me as soon as possible to let me know the change. Thanks!!!
Flights tickets and hotels accommodations were according to our request and expectations. Sybil service is excellent.
It was extremely professional and an excellent experience. Much appreciated.
Working with Sybil made my trip all the more interesting. I was bumped up to Business class all because of her. She booked the most perfect layover, made sure that my frequent flyer miles were included in my booking. Couldn't have asked for anything more than what she gave me. Purely perfect!!!
Working with Sybil was veey comfortable. She was very thorough, answered all my questions.
Had a very good experience working with Sybil Ford. Professional, Helpful, Thorough. Everything went like clockwork. All tours scheduled were timely, secure and fore filling,
She was excellent and I have already told people about her. IShe made me very welcome and it was as though I had been knowing her for a long time. She was very professional and such a delightful person. This is the best vacation I have been on. This vacation exceeded all of my expectations.
It was a pleasure having Sybil Ford as our travel advisor. The itinerary was on point and everything that she had planned was handled with professionalism. Even when the weather wouldn't cooperate she had a back up plan that was very interesting. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would look forward to traveling with her in future.
Excellent. Sybil always gave you values on her travels proposals
Working with Sybil was excellent . It was very good.
Delightful!! She was so good and kept us all informed The trip was great!!
Working with Sybil was wonderful! She was very patient, and took the time to answer each and every question I had no matter how many times I asked. She maintained professionalism throughout our trip, she made going through the airports quick because of the systems she put in place. Everyday of the trip was well organized which made for a truly enjoyable experience in both Dubai and South Africa.
Made my travel experience from booking my tickets to the actual travel so much easier. Would recommend her to friends. Thank you so much
Had a great time in South Africa earlier this summer! Sybil was very helpful in finding the most economical package (flight, transportation and hotel). I enjoyed my time there and would definitely recommend her to other travelers.
My first impression was: Why the questionnaire, I just want to go on vacation !!,, But as soon as I started to receive the digested details of our activities, I started to pay a little more attention. Thanks Sybil, now I see that you only asked for whatever was needed to asked! Every other detail you were already on top of it. Stating with the summary of all activities all the way to the selection of the best seats possible on the planes. Always the right hours, not too early not too late. Personalized tours always with the Best guides we could have ever imagine, plus transportation always ready and on time.
Efficient and Excellent. Our program was duly organised and complety fulfilled. In spite of our short period of time to visit 3 countries, everyone enjoyed and felt relaxed.
The best travel agent that I ever worked with Always there to help with anything you need
Working with Sybil Ford was the best. We had the option of being in the city very close to the night life and right outside of our hotel was the metro. She provided us with great accommodations !
She's very professional and helpful. Thank you for everything