Founder and Owner
What drew you to the travel industry?
I was 21 years old and knew I loved to travel, but now I realize this is more about helping people and building relationships.
Where's your favorite travel destination?
Cartagena, Columbia
What's on your bucket list?
Galapagos and Tahiti
Administration
What drew you to the travel industry?
Growing up, I had an aunt who traveled a lot and I loved seeing her photos and hearing all about the places she visited. I couldn’t get enough of learning about all the cool places to visit all over the world.
Where's your favorite destination?
London is my favorite place. It is such a great city, with so much to do and see while being super easy to navigate.
What's on your bucket list?
The two big ones on my list right now are New Zealand and Antarctica.
Travel Advisor
What drew you to the travel industry?
I love traveling! I traveled a lot by myself when I was younger and later in life with my family. I want to help people create once-in-a-lifetime memories.
Where is your favorite destination?
Africa! Nothing compares to the nature and wildlife experiences on this amazing continent.
What's on your bucket list?
Explore more of South America.
Travel Advisor
What drew you to the travel industry?
The very first time I left the country, I was amazed at how many different ways there are to live and experience the world. I love traveling and helping others travel in order to get new perspectives on our own lives and the lives of others.
Where's your favorite destination?
I love Central America and the warmth and vibrancy of the culture. Also, rain forests have always captivated me with their biodiversity and importance to the world at large.
What's on your bucket list?
A visit to the Galapagos Islands!
Group Specialist
What drew you to the travel industry?
My happiest childhood memories were always during our vacations. Fast forward to my freshman year of college in 1998 when I gathered my first group to go on Spring Break. I haven't stopped since then!
Where's your favorite destination?
I am obsessed with the Azores -called the Hawaii of Europe the beauty and purity of these Portuguese islands is hard to beat!
What's on your bucket list?
Walking the Camino de Santiago, seeing the Northern Lights, picking olives in Italy, riding a camel in the dessert, an African Safari....and much much more!
Travel Advisor
What drew you to the travel industry?
From the age of 3 I traveled by car from New York to Georgia to visit my Grandparents each year. I was fascinated looking out the window seeing the sights and wondering what was beyond. I began planning my own adventures when I finished high school and then my families and friends. It led me to where I am today having been a travel advisor for 38 years.
Where's your favorite destination?
Earth - Preferred mode of transportation - River Cruises
What's on your bucket list?
I haven't been everywhere yet - but it's on my list!
Travel Advisor
What drew you to the travel industry?
My Mom was a "travel agent" since I was a young girl. I remember going into Birkmayer Travel's office and looking at all of the brochures and wishing I someday would visit many of these destinations. I worked with her for many years before she retired at Birkmayer Travel.
Where's your favorite destination?
My favorite destination would be Aruba. It's special to me because this is where I went on my Honeymoon in 1983 and revisited in 2016 to the same resort.
What's on your bucket list?
Many places on my bucket list but I guess #1 would be Grace Bay Beach, Turks & Caicos
Cruise Specialist
What drew you to the travel industry?
Helping people explore the world.
Where's your favorite destination?
Caribbean
What's on your bucket list?
Europe - I am going this March and next May!
Group Specialist
What drew you to the travel industry?
My interest in ancestry, history, architecture, culture and the arts led me to some of the great cultural centers of Europe and the USA. After my early retirement in 2014, my zest for travel led me to exploring and starting a new (fun) career in the travel industry.
Where is your favorite destination?
River cruising has become my favorite mode of travel. It's fun, it's luxurious, and most importantly, it is one of the best ways to explore inland Europe visiting cities, towns, and villages.
What's on your bucket list?
Iceland, Scandinavia and Prague. Such intense beauty and history in those parts of the world.
We cater to discerning clients who value exceptional travel experiences and seek personalized service and attentive care.
We know that travel planning can be confusing and overwhelming. With over 30 years in the industry and strong vendor relationships as Virtuoso members, we are able to offer an elevated approach to travel planning.
Our process starts with a consultation to understand your unique travel needs, followed by crafting a customized itinerary and providing ongoing support.
Call (518) 477-4700 to schedule your free consultation!
Exceptional Service!
"George, Rachel and his crew have designed 3 vacations for me and I will never use anyone else or try to plan a a vacation myself again. I took my parents on the Rocky Mountaineer with separate excursions through Blue Skies after COVID. We ran into some issues with flights and transport but Blue Skies handled everything making it the best vacation my parents have ever had. They still talk about it today. I had George arrange my long delayed honeymoon. Together we came up with a riverboat cruise on the Rhine with time before and after. The trip didn’t meet, it exceeded our expectations by leaps and bounds! They are creative, work within the budget you provide them and make traveling a 1st class experience. If you want a memorable vacation without the anxiety, worry and doubt look no further."
Dennis Mucenski
"I had never worked with a travel agent before and at first I was nervous about what to expect. Dealing with George and his team has been great. I used him a few times over the last few years and him and his staff amazed me with their professionalism and knowledge. He goes out of his way to give you the best details on what to expect and if he doesn't have an answer always gets back to you promptly. He is over 150 miles away from me, yet I get treated like I am his neighbor. Every trip that I take now gets booked through him. During the pandemic, the crew there worked hard to cancel one trip and plan our honeymoon. And everything went down without a hitch. Talk to them about your next trip and you won't be disappointed."
Tom Brown
"If you need a travel agent and everyone should, then definitely this is the place to start your travels."
Dale Reamer
"I've used this travel agency for several years. They go beyond to help you. On one of our trips , we were delayed do to the weather, they rebooked our resort and checked our flights to make sure everything was in order. Everyone thinks they can book there own vacation, I could also, but I rely on professionals to do it for me. Things can happen, they can take care of it, I don't want the hassle to deal with it. Blue skies travel are the best."
Doreen Clemons
2 Pittsfield Avenue
North Greenbush, NY
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