A-List Maurice Smith T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | CENTRAL AMERICA 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 Whatever the destination, Smith is committed to sending clients to eco-conscious properties, such as Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection, on Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Lately, he is seeing new interest in the Gulf of Chiriquí, on the Pacific coast of Panama. Belize is also an area of focus for Smith. "A recent 8-day trip I planned started in San Ignacio, which is inland and a 2-3 hour drive from Belize City," says Smith. "Instead of utilizing ground transportation from Belize City to San Ignacio, we arranged a private helicopter which flew over rainforest, waterfalls, and ruins in route to the first resort. The helipad at this property is less than 50 yards from the villa accommodation, so this creates a VIP check-in experience." The client also visited the ruins of Xunantunich, and ended with a few days of snorkeling and diving at a small private island just off the coast of Ambergis Caye. Additional Specialties: the Caribbean, Italy, and Mexico, and sustainable travel Language(s) Spoken: English Average Daily Spend: $500 Trip Planning Fees: $499 per trip Contact Info info@eugenetoriko.com | 1-800-838-7405 | Atlanta, GA eugenetoriko.com facebook.com/eugenetoriko twitter.com/eugenetoriko instagram.com/eugenetorikotravel Itinerary Belize Sample Itinerary Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit