Media and Press InformationKen Diaz 800-644-7814 Ext 501 Private Shore Trips, a division of “Travels with Friends LLC”, is a US based travel company founded in 2001. Travels with Friends LLC was originally created to sell small group European travel lead by the company founders Steven Hurley and Roger Tinsman. In 2007, the Private Shore Trips website was created to focus on selling private tours in Europe. Private Shore Trips now offers flexible and customizable tours in over 30 countries in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Steven Hurley, Partner and Founder  Steven Hurley is a Partner and the Founder of Travels with Friends LLC. Before creating Travels with Friends, Steven was a key Travel Consultant at a multi-state full-service travel agency. He has earned the CTA -Certified Travel Associate designation, as well as France Destination Specialist, Bavarian Ambassador and Portugal Specialist. Ken Diaz, Partner  Ken Diaz is a Partner for Travels with Friends LLC. Before becoming a partner, Ken worked for the Brookstone Corporation and managed their Corporate Sales Department. He was responsible for creating and administering their Consumer Promotions, Customer Loyalty and Performance Programs. Ken brings over 20 years experience in customer service and program management.  .jpg) Recommend.com - "Different Routes to Southeast Asia" by Deserae del Campo http://www.recommend.com/themes/tour-ops/different-routes-to-southeast-asia/ Travel Pulse - "5 European Flower Destinations You Must See" by James Ruggia http://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/5-european-flower-destinations-you-must-see.html Trusted Luxury Cruises: Private Shore Excursions http://www.trustedluxurycruises.com/private-shore-excursions/ Luxury Travel Magazine - Private Shore Trips Announces New Shore Excursions in Asia http://www.luxurytravelmagazine.com/news-articles/private-shore-trips-announces-new-shore-excursions-in-asia-23369.php Home of Wealth - "Minimalist Travel - Private Shore Trips" by Tracy Freese http://www.homeofwealth.com/blogs/minimalist-ecosystem/14781157-minimalist-travel-private-shore-trips Living There - "3 Top Shore Excursion Companies" http://www.livingthere.org/the-3-top-shore-excursion-companies/ Recognition Blog "Shore Excursion Guides at Private Shore Trips" http://re-cognition.info/travel/shore-excursion-gu... Wanderful Experience by Ellen Bernardino http://www.wanderfulexperience.info/2014/04/review-private-shore-trips-private-port.html#more OSSN Article "Your Passion, Your Niche" by Steven Hurley http://www.ossn.com/newsletter/2008mar/passion_niche.asp Poshbrood Article "Royal Caribbean’s Western Mediterranean Cruise: Liberty of the Seas" by Susan Quinn http://www.poshbrood.com/destinations/detail/royal... USA Today "Tours of Ostia From Civitavecchia, Italy" by Lisa Mercer http://traveltips.usatoday.com/tours-ostia-civitav... USA Today "Messina Sicily Tours" by Rob Wagner http://traveltips.usatoday.com/messina-sicily-tour... Côte d'Azur Vacations Guide Article "Côte d'Azur Vacations Packages" http://cotedazurvacationguide.com/cote-dazur-vacat... FRANCE FIRSTS – My First Day on the French Riviera by Christie Jordon http://shipsandtripstravel.com/lagniappe/france-firsts-my-first-day-on-the-french-riviera/ Mediterranea cruises: Florence Introduction and basics http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/cruises/3145987/Mediterranea-cruises-Florence-Introduction-and-basics.html Go Magazine "Wonders Never Cease in Malaga, Spain" by Dulci Pitagora http://www.gomag.com/article/wonders_never_cease_in_ma/ USA Today "French Riviera Shore Excursions" http://traveltips.usatoday.com/french-riviera-shore-excursions-111301.html Travelling Guide 101: Benefits Of Taking Private Shore Excursions During Cruises http://ezinearticles.com/?Travelling-Guide-101:-Benefits-Of-Taking-Private-Shore-Excursions-During-Cruises&id=8573756 |