by Andrea Bennett

In this age of information overload, when destinations, flights, and hotels are a click away, turning to a specialist to help plan your trip is essential. On the following pages you’ll find T+L’s 2005 A-List: 125 travel super-agents, arranged by area of specialization, and their ultimate dream trips. Nearly a quarter of these agents are new this year, a result of our intensive search for experts who have insider knowledge and who go the extra mile for their clients. In addition, we’ve highlighted trends that are on their radar—a preview of where we’ll all want to go in the coming year.

CHINA GUY RUBIN Dream Trip

Visiting the contemporary-art centers of China—Including the prestigious Sichuan Academy of Arts, where some of the country’s most renowned artists were trained—whit ample time allowed for exploring Shanghai’s and Beijing’s up –and-coming galleries. Years as Agent 6 Consulting Fee $150.* Imperial Tours, Beijing:86-10/8440-7162(or call U.S. director of sales Margot Kong at 888/888-1970 );web_inquiry@imperialtours.net

© September 2004, TRAVEL & LEISURE