Travelers Choice, established in 1989, is a leader in providing customized group travel as well as individual travel. Initially, as part of the Empress Travel Network, Travelers Choice established itself as one of the top agencies in the 200 plus agency system. Our position emerged from the careful attention to our clients' travel plans and the first hand destination knowledge that Travelers Choice staff brings to each trip. We have been there...even to Antarctica!

American Express purchased the Empress Travel Network in 2000 and invited select agencies to join the American Express travel family. Travelers Choice was among the first to be invited, and we were pleased to join the American Express Network. We believe that our affiliation with American Express enables us to offer our clients more services and better values.

The strength of our agency comes not only from our affiliation with American Express and the years of agency experience but from our staff. We collectively offer more than 150 years of travel-related experience. Your trips are the result of conversations among the office staff, so that we draw everyone's experience in order to provide the best possible trip for you. Our commitment is to provide you with the most enjoyable and problem-free journey as possible.

Phyllis and Stephen Kaufman have gained a wonderful following based upon the trips that they lead. Most recently a trip to Beijing and Xi'an, China sold out within 72 hours. Many people who join them on this group adventures are now repeat travelers, and, in many cases, friends. Their love of travel and the destinations they visit is infectious. Join the trips and catch the fever!

We also rely greatly upon our partners in travel-the cruise lines, airlines and tour operators. Over the years we have developed outstanding relationships with select travel partners so as make certain that we offer the best possible trips at the best possible prices.

Anytime that you are in the Whitehouse area, you are welcome to stop by to meet with us.