OUR EXPERTS
Lila Ford, CTC, President/Owner of Gallery of Travel is a native of Athens, Greece and has been in the travel industry for over 29 years. Her international background and extensive travel experience are invaluable when putting together groups or planning individual trips. She is a Certified Travel Consultant, a Destination Specialist for Europe, Caribbean, and South Pacific as well as a Certified Cruise Consultant. The travel business is her "passion" and she is currently one of nine elected board members of the American Society of Travel Agents, a worldwide travel association.

A. Michelle Popeck, CTC, is a graduate of Niagara University in Travel and Tourism and has been with Gallery of Travel since 1985. She is a Certified Travel Consultant, a graduate of The College of Disney Knowledge, a certified Specialist for Cruise West Co, and golf specialist. She works both with leisure and corporate clients who think highly of her as she has an eye for details--a great asset in this business.

Dorothy Appel, is a 20-year veteran of the travel industry. She has extensive experience in leisure travel and likes exotic destinations like Australia and Asia. Dorothy keeps up her skills by attending seminars and workshops and by traveling around the world. You will find her easy to work with and her smile is contagious.


Ed Fenster has been working in the travel business since 1984. He previously worked at Pierre’s Travel With Flair (which recently was taken over by Gallery Of Travel) for 20 years and his travels have taken him to Alaska, Florida, Caribbean, New Zealand, Italy, Israel and Far East. He has also been on numerous cruises. He specializes in working with corporate travelers, but he has also planned countless memorable honeymoons and family vacations. Ed travels frequently with his family and understands the needs of family travelers of all ages. His knack for details is a great asset, making sure that every aspect of your vacation is hassle free.