Keith Waldon
Departure Lounge, Austin, Tex.
Phone: 512-750-1012
Email: kwaldon@departurelounge.com
Waldon began his career at Rosewood Hotels before working as an executive for the Virtuoso luxury travel network. Thanks to a survey tool he created called Travel Persona, he’s an expert at detecting and addressing compatibility issues that might arise on a trip. His tailored, food-centric itineraries reflect a balance of traveler interests and usually build in alone time. He’s also the owner of the Departure Lounge in Austin, Texas, a wine and coffee bar that doubles as a Virtuoso-member travel agency.
Special Booking: Eat (and get around) like locals in Ho Chi Minh City on a progressive dinner Vespa tour. With an expert at the wheel, you’ll zip between stops for Vietnamese coffee, pho, and fresh spring rolls, and end the night at a back-alley speakeasy known for its live music.
Specialty: Food and wine