Mary Ann Ramsey, CTC, DS, is a nationally recognized travel consultant who specializes in small ship luxury cruises, multigenerational family travel, and customized safaris to Africa and India.
Whatever the destination, Mary Ann uses her expertise as a consultant and fellow world traveler to plan every trip with her clients.
Awards and Recognition
- Travel + Leisure Magazine 'The A-List of Travel Super-Agents 2002 - 2026
- Virtuoso member agency since 1993
- American Society of Travel Agents’ Travel Agent of the Year 2003
- Cover story of the Luxury Travel Magazine, March 2006
- Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. recognized as a top-performing agency among the Virtuoso's network of agencies
- Virtuoso Community Adventure Travel Winner 2025 and 2026
- Virtuoso Family and Celebration Winner 2024
- Virtuoso Cruise Icon 2025 and 2026
Appointments and Committees
- Forbes Traveler 400 Board Member, appointed 2008, 2006
- Virtuoso Member Advisory Board, elected 2007
- Cambridge Beaches Advisory Board, appointed May 2007
- Virtuoso Ethics Committee, appointed 2007
- Condè Nast Traveler Magazine ‘World’s Top Travel Specialists’ 2000 - 2012 Specialty Multi-generational travel
- Virtuoso member agency since 1993
- Selected as a Finalist for Godmother of Royal Caribbean International's Liberty of the Seas 2007
- American Society of Travel Agents’ Travel Agent of the Year 2003
- Cover story of the Luxury Travel Magazine, March 2006
Credentials
- CTC (Certified Travel Counselor) since 1984
- Accredited Destination Specialist (DS) in Europe, Africa, India, and the South Pacific
Media Appearances
- Guest on WGCU 90.1 FM Gulfcoast Live! Radio Show
- Guest on Wall Street Wrap Up television program
- Guest on local NBC News, WINK News, and ABC News Television
- WGCU (PBS station) – Expressions magazine travel columnist
