A-List Keith Waldon TRAVEL ADVISORY BOARD | ITALY SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 13, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Courtesy of Respective Travel Advisor Contact Departure Lounge Austin, TX kwaldon@departurelounge.com 512-750-1012 departurelounge.com instagram.com/departureloungetravel Waldon prioritizes meaningful, family-focused experiences — made possible by his insider connections. A 16-year executive at the travel-advisor network Virtuoso, Waldon has since founded his own agency of more than 150 advisors, specializing in luxury trips that deliver unforgettable moments and top-notch service. He likes showing clients less popular destinations and booking them at his favorite hotels, including the elegant 15th-century Palazzo Portinari Salviati, in Florence. Waldon, who serves on the advisory boards for Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Waldorf Astoria, and other luxury hotel brands, is a dad and has a passion for family travel that engages family members with other cultures, traditions, and natural wonders worldwide. He splits his time between Texas and Tuscany. Additional Specialties: The U.K. and the U.S. Languages Spoken: English and basic Italian Average Daily Spend: $750 Trip Planning Fees: $250-$500