With a lifetime of travel experience and a passion for exploring the world, Spence is excited to help you plan your next adventure! Growing up as the child of a U.S. diplomat, he had the unique opportunity to live across the Middle East, Africa, and the Far East, sparking his love for travel from an early age. And flying to these far-flung places on Pan American World Airways during its glory years cemented his passion for aviation and flying that has made so much of the world so quickly accessible!
After college, Spence pursued this passion by attending U.S. Air Force pilot training. Earning his wings, and subsequently flying throughout North and Central America, Asia, and Europe, he then became a pilot and Captain for a major airline, and recently concluded a 40+ year career, flying the Airbus A-330 to Europe and the Far East. Spence wasn't done globe-trotting after airline retirement, and continuing his love of all things travel by becoming a franchised Cruise Planners Travel Advisor was an easy decision!
Spence has gained a deep understanding of global destinations and travel logistics. He has also enjoyed many, many adventures on land and sea, including more than two dozen cruises (ocean & river), and numerous land vacation packages. And with over 23,000 hours and 10 million miles logged as an airline and military pilot sitting in the pointy end of airplanes, he is intimately familiar with the do's and don'ts of getting to and from your vacation destination!
Spence's extensive background in and enthusiasm for travel, coupled with unmatched search technology and pricing power that Cruise Planners offers, allow him to create exceptional vacation experiences tailored to your desires. He is dedicated to making your travel dreams a reality and looks forward to the opportunity to work with you and help you plan and enjoy a trip you will remember happily for years to come! Give him a call!
