Hi, I'm Leslie.

Teacher. Traveler. Bucket-List Travel Advisor.

I've explored all seven continents and specialize in helping busy professionals turn bucket-list dreams into unforgettable vacations.


Travel Specialties

  • Hosted Group Travel
  • Cruises
  • Bucket-List Adventures
  • Luxury Resorts
  • Adventure Travel
  • Scuba Diving
  • Custom Vacations
My Story

Travel didn't just show me the world—it changed how I see it.

I didn't become a travel advisor because I enjoyed planning vacations. I became one because I discovered how life-changing travel can be.



I've learned that the smallest details often make the biggest difference.

As an award-winning middle school band director in Texas, planning, organization, and attention to detail have always been at the heart of what I do. Whether I'm preparing students for competition or designing a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, that same mindset guides every itinerary I build—thoughtfully planned, personalized, and designed so you can travel with confidence.



Growing up between two cultures shaped the way I travel.

I was born and raised in Mexico and proudly hold dual U.S. and Mexican citizenship. Growing up between two cultures taught me that travel is about more than seeing new places—it's about connecting with people, embracing different perspectives, and creating memories that stay with you long after you return home.



Adventure has taken me places few people ever get to experience.

I'm an SDI Divemaster, and diving has allowed me to explore another world beneath the surface. From swimming with great white sharks off Guadalupe Island to drifting over vibrant coral reefs in the Red Sea, I've experienced destinations from perspectives most people never get to see. Those experiences help me recommend destinations, resorts, and itineraries with firsthand knowledge—especially for divers and adventure travelers.



Today, I have the privilege of helping others experience the places that have shaped me, inspired me, and created memories I'll treasure forever.

Over the years, I've been fortunate to explore all seven continents—from watching penguins in Antarctica to relaxing in an overwater bungalow in French Polynesia and hiking Peru's Sacred Valley.


Every destination has reinforced one simple belief:

The best trips aren't just vacations—they become part of your story.



That's why every itinerary I create is thoughtfully planned, customized, and built around what matters most to you. 


My goal is simple: I take care of the details so you can focus on the moments you'll remember for the rest of your life.


A Few Fun Facts

🌎 Explored all 7 continents


✈️ Visited 27 countries and 8 territories (and counting!)


🦈 SDI Divemaster who has swum with great white sharks, hammerhead sharks, and bull sharks


🤿 Completed 200+ dives—the equivalent of more than 6 days underwater


🇲🇽 Born and raised in Mexico • Proud dual U.S./Mexican citizen

Why Anda, Your Travel Pal?
More than a name—it's an invitation to begin your next adventure.

Friends often ask where the name comes from. In Spanish, anda is an encouraging expression meaning gocome on, or let's go. It's an invitation to take the first step toward something new.


After exploring all seven continents, I've learned that the first step toward many unforgettable journeys is simply deciding to go.


My goal is to make planning feel effortless.


Whether you're planning your first cruise, your dream honeymoon, or the bucket-list adventure you've always dreamed about, I'm here to help you go.