Dave Hershberger

Cincinnati, OH
Corporate, Leisure and Adventure Travel

During my 30 plus years in the travel industry, I have been privileged to travel to hundreds of great destinations and work with thousands of individual and corporate travel customers. At our agency, we pride ourselves on our attention to detail a...
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Corporate, Leisure and Adventure Travel

"Not all who wander are lost."

During my 30 plus years in the travel industry, I have been privileged to travel to hundreds of great destinations and work with thousands of individual and corporate travel customers. At our agency, we pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our ability to help you through the maze of options that are available today. We do the hard work to provide you with the trip you want to have—and more. As a Certified Travel Consultant (CTC) and Certified Business Travel Specialist, I offer a breadth of experience. I’ve planned and participated in a variety of travel activities: everything from DIY-Europass-type of trips to fully-escorted luxury tours; from hiking Machu Picchu to cruising around the world; from being intensely active to sitting on a balcony and watching the world go by. My travel resume boasts a range of accommodations, as well, including camping with guides in wilderness areas and being pampered at 5-star hotels. I’ve also eaten local cuisine from street vendors and dined in the finest restaurants. My favorite destinations are places where I can view natural beauty—National Parks, Hawaii, Alaska, Scotland, and the Caribbean, to a name a few. But I’ve sent people and been all over the world, including Europe, Asia, and South America. Whenever people ask me, “What’s your favorite destination?” I always say, “The next place I’m going to.” I call myself an “experience collector,” because every place is so different and each has something really valuable to offer. What you learn about history, culture, humanity by going to someplace, you cannot learn from TV or a book. You can’t understand the beauty and the majesty of the Cliffs of Moher from a photograph; you have to be there. The natural features of Yellowstone change every hour, every minute, when a cloud goes by. A woman living in a corrugated tin hut in El Salvador is honored to serve you soup made from one of her ten chickens while her children eat only leftovers; she is so happy to share whatever she has with you. In the Caribbean, each island has its own culture and flavor—even though they’re only two miles apart from each other. The people in Cuba are amazingly resourceful; they aren’t allowed to “own” or “sell” anything, but they will go through a long, convoluted bartering process until they get what they want or need. The vastness of the Alaskan wilderness makes your ordinary frustrations appear tiny. I have learned so much, seen so much beauty, when I’ve traveled. This is what I seek to provide for our customers. Mark Twain said, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness…” Another quote I like I saw on a sign somewhere that said, “Travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer.” I truly believe that.

My Travel Albums

Antarctica
RVing the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska
Fishing ain't easy!  Katmai National Park

My Travel Stories

River Cruising

There is nothing like a river cruise to experience the true flavor of your travel destination! You get to visit smaller, cities and towns and view them in ways not available from land.Read more.

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My Reviews

66 of 121 people found this review helpful
Fantastic
I have been a client of Prestige travel for many years. I have found their service and response to issues and questions from Dave and his staff to be excellent. The agents at Prestige are attentive to my traveling needs and go above and beyond to assure that I get most value for my money.
By  Altair  from  Mason, Ohio
Traveled to  Yellowstone National Park ~ Wyoming ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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64 of 120 people found this review helpful
My Only Call for Travel Planing
Having traveled widely himself, Dave is well versed in all the factors that are essential to any traveler's successful and enjoyable journey. I have been on numerous trips with Dave, and he has insured an optimal experience while keeping a keen eye on cost and value. And the customer-first culture Dave has built with his team mean that I can trust all my travel planning to them and get the same great outcomes. No-worry travel, why would I go anywhere else ?!
By  DB  from  Nashville, TN
Traveled to  Yellowstone National Park ~ Wyoming ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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63 of 121 people found this review helpful
Over 20 years of travel with Dave
I have been using Travel Leaders/Prestige Travel for over 20 years. Dave Hershberger is the main reason for this. He delivers what he promises and works to make sure you are getting the best value for your money. However his entire staff are very helpful and accommodating.
You can make your arrangements by phone, email or in person.
With Dave's experience and travel, he is a wealth of knowledge. He can make several suggestions to make your trip a great time and life long memories.
My last cruise he arranged will always be special to me as it was the last trip I took with my father, who passed way last Oct. We had a great time and memories with him, my mom, my sister, and my wife that will stay with us forever.
I will continue to use Travel Leaders/Prestige Travel and I would recommend them to anyone.
By  Barry  from  Mason, Ohio
Traveled to  Bahamas ~ Caribbean
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Say "YES" to new adventures with Prestig
Dave Hershberger and his dedicated team at Prestige Travel went far beyond our expectations to ensure my wife Amy and I had a trip of a lifetime!!

My wife and I had always wanted to take a trip to Yelowstone and the Grand Tetons but we felt overwhelmed and lost when it came to planning the trip this big ourselves. We didn't know where to begin and this was too important of a trip to mess up.

Dave and his team were friendly, courteous and full of suggestions to ensure all of our needs for this trip was not only met , but exceeded. They helped us overcome rescheduling hurdles when Covid and life hit us with planning obstacles with professionalism second to none.

Dave and his team were always available when we had questions and gave us the peace of mind to not have to worry about a thing.

We HIGHLY recommend Dave and his team at Prestige Travel to help you plan your your next great vacation. You certainly won't regret it!!

Gene and Amy Blount
By  Amy and Gene  from  Beavercreek, OH
Traveled to  Yellowstone National Park ~ Wyoming ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Our retirement dream trip!
Dave gave us choices and he found the perfect vacation for us.
By  Judy  from  Milford Oh
Traveled to  Yellowstone National Park ~ Wyoming ~ USA
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends
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Destination Expert:

  • Alaska
  • Black Hills
  • South Dakota
  • USA

Travel Specialist:

  • Adventure
  • Hiking & Backpacking
  • National Parks
  • Photography
  • Scuba

Certifications/Awards:

  • CTC
  • Golden Apple Agency

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