Travel & Leisure Best Travel Agents

Travel + Leisure (T+L) just released its "A-List": a comprehensive list of the 137 Top Travel & Leisure Best Travel Agents for 2011.“Whether you’re looking to plan the trip of a lifetime, secure a great guide, or snag a hotel upgrade, booking with an expert beats the click of the mouse any day” said T+L.T+L “evaluated thousands of agents to come up with this highly selective list of the best in the business.”Here are a few of our favorite travel destinations and the corresponding best travel agents:

China – Mei ZhangExcited About: A lack of infrastructure had slowed travel to Diqing, in Yunnan province, but a road completed last spring is already creating a spike in tourism to its newly unesco-designated Three Rivers region.Years as Agent: 11.Other Specialty: Tibet.Fee: From $400.

Galápagos - Brian MorganExcited About: The new eco-conscious cruise regulations, which will help protect the area’s natural wonders. The standards stipulate that no operators may offer tours of longer than 15 days.Years as Agent: 12.Other Specialty: Peru.Fee: $400.

Adventure - Mollie FitzgeraldSpecial Booking: Fitzgerald planned an around-the-world trip that included camping in Antarctica and gorilla trekking in Uganda.Years as Agent: 26.Other Specialty: India.Fee: From $250.

When thinking about traveling "off-the-beaten-path", whether a trip to the Galapagos or China adventure travel, you can trust these leaders in travel to provide you with an unforgettable experience.