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Bermuda’s Alicia Lister Honored By Condé Nast Bermudian travel advisor Alicia Lister has been named to Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2025 Top Travel Specialists list. A spokesperson said, “Condé Nast Traveler, the gold standard in travel journalism, has named Bermudian travel advisor Alicia Lister to its prestigious Top Travel Specialists 2025 list. This marks Lister’s first time receiving the honor, awarded to just a select group of travel experts worldwide whose work sets the standard for excellence, creativity, and client satisfaction. “As an independent travel advisor with the Travel Edge Network [New York office], Alicia is celebrated for designing high-touch, immersive journeys for clients who seek more than a vacation: they want transformative experiences that restore, inspire, and connect.” Her recognition follows a year of standout achievements, including a 2024 Best of Bermuda Award. Travel Edge Network’s Vice President of Member Engagement noted, “I have full confidence that she will not only continue to excel but also play a significant role in shaping Bermuda’s travel landscape.” A spokesperson added, “For Alicia, travel has been a lifelong calling. She began exploring the world at age nine, embracing linguistic exchange programs, voluntourism, and often enjoying the role as navigator on family trips. Her path, from studying in the Netherlands, to being hired as a British Airways mixed fleet flight attendant, to managing vacation rentals and a local tour company, reflects her deep, lived understanding of how travel shapes identity.” “Travel has been part of my story for as long as I can remember,” Alicia Lister says. “It’s not just about where you go, it’s about how you feel while you’re there. My greatest joy is watching my clients be fully present on their trip, rested, happy, and making memories that last forever.” A spokesperson added, “Through her company, The Travel Guru, Alicia offers bespoke itineraries, group travel, and personal concierge services that take the hassle out of planning. Her specialty: curating luxury trips for families, couples, and solo travelers, with a particular passion for helping Black women, an often overlooked demographic reclaim rest, joy, and exploration through personalized, stress-free journeys. “If you’re dreaming about your next escape, now is the time to start. By joining The Travel Guru’s Waitlist, you’ll receive first access when new booking windows open, personalized travel inspiration tailored to your interests, and insider updates designed to help you travel smarter, earlier, and with ease. Think of it as your VIP pass to stress-free, luxury travel planning, curated just for you.”
