Jim Strong + Nancy Strong

Known for: The Strongs know first impressions count: that’s why in Dallas, where Strong Travel Services is based, their VIP clients are brought to the airport in a customized Mercedes-Benz van decked out with a 32-inch television that plays a personalized video detailing their upcoming trip. Signature suites, top guides, and airport escorts are par for the course, all the product of understanding how to maximize every experience for people with limited time—what Jim Strong calls “sophisticated editing.” Consulting fee: $250.

Jim Strong is a T+L's Travel Advisory Board Member