AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado - 23
ADVISOR SPOTLIGHT
From TWA to AAA
BY SANDY SCHAACK MASINTER
Born in New York City, and raised in Norfolk and Quantico, Va., AAA Travel Advisor
Dawn Plate in Fort Myers, Fla., grew up in a military family. She knew she wanted a
career in travel, but it was a conversation with her stepmom that helped point the way.
WHAT WAS YOUR STEPMOM'S JOB ADVICE?
She used to work for TWA back in the day, so she suggested I go to travel school.
In 1994, I went to TWA Travel Academy and worked for two years as a TWA
capacity control specialist in Kansas City, Mo. After that, I worked for another
company for a year doing corporate travel before joining AAA. I've now been
here for 25 years.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
I like interacting with people and love that every day is different. I also like the
challenge of putting all the details of a client's vacation together and seeing how
it comes out.
For example, I once organized a trip for a family of 15 people-adults and
kids-to Australia and New Zealand. They didn't want an escorted tour or a
cruise. So, I put a day-by-day package together for them for a month with
trains, planes, automobiles, hotels and everything in between, and it turned
out great! It was like putting a puzzle together.
WHAT DESTINATIONS DO YOU SPECIALIZE IN?
My specialties are the Caribbean, Alaska, Ireland and Italy. I'm knowledgeable on
cruise lines and tour operators, as well as many U.S. destinations like Las Vegas
or New York City.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PERSONALIZE A TRIP?
I always try to incorporate a local restaurant or local sightseeing activity. I
think it's important to connect people with local vendors. I don't want my
clients to go somewhere else or try and book things on their own. That's why I'm
here! I'm a one-stop shop, and to provide a nice, seamless experience.
WHAT'S BEEN YOUR FAVORITE DESTINATION TO VISIT?
I found Alaska to be amazing. I'm not an outdoorsy person. I don't even like to
camp! But I thought Alaska was so magical. I did 14 days-seven-day land and seven-day
cruise-with Tauck Tours and Princess Cruises. It was pristine and beautiful.
Dawn Plate
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AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado
AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado
Inspiring Journeys
Lots to Love about All-Inclusives
Oceans of New Options
Places We Love
Your Story
Cruise the Five Most Storied Rivers
Advisor Spotlight
Scenic Route
Trip Notes
Florida: The Vacation State
Switzerland by Rail
Idyllic Islands
The Road Less Traveled
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AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado - Inspiring Journeys
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AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado - Lots to Love about All-Inclusives
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AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado - Oceans of New Options
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AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado - Places We Love
AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado - Your Story
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AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado - Cruise the Five Most Storied Rivers
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AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado - Advisor Spotlight
AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado - Scenic Route
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AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado - Trip Notes
AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado - Florida: The Vacation State
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AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado - Idyllic Islands
AAA Traveler Feb/Mar 2022 Colorado - The Road Less Traveled
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