A-List Ashton Palmer T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | EXPEDITION SHIPS SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Respective Travel Advisor Having worked as a naturalist, photographer, Zodiac captain, and trip leader, Palmer knows the best ships for navigating polar regions and warm-weather spots where adventure, wildlife-watching, and scientific research intersect. He recently arranged a number of custom trips to Alaska and the Galapagos Islands. "My area of focus is expedition-style cruising, smaller ships that visit some of the most remote and spectacular regions on the planet," he says. Recently, he helped four generations of one family travel to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. "The trip resulted in the grandparents saying they spent the most quality time with their children and grandchildren than they had in years, while lifelong college friends, now in their mid-80’s, were able to explore Alaska’s Inside Passage," he adds. ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES: Alaska, Antarctica, the Arctic, the Galápagos Islands Languages Spoken: English and Spanish Average Daily Spend: $1,700 per person Trip Planning Fees: $300 Contact Info ashton@expeditiontrips.com | 206-204-1872 | Seattlewww.expeditiontrips.com facebook.com/ExpeditionTrips instagram.com/expeditiontrips Testimonial "Since 2006 we have relied on Ashton Palmer and the team at ExpeditionTrips.com to help us explore the world from Svalbard in the north to Antarctica in the south and everywhere in between. Their knowledge and expertise has ensured that the 40+ trips we have booked have consistently exceeded our expectations. They are extremely responsive and always eager to help with any questions or issues that may arise. We have also referred numerous friends who have been extremely satisfied with their planning and expertise."- Bob S. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit