Ryan Hilton, co-proprietor of Sarasota-based Admiral Travel International and the agency’s sister tour company Authentescapes, has been named a Top Travel Specialist for the 14th consecutive year as part of Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 List of Top Travel Specialists. The annual list recognizing the world’s finest travel companies honors Hilton as a “Travel Specialist for Southern Africa,” a designation awarded to only six agents internationally. Hilton’s experience referenced by Condé Nast Traveler includes the photography workshops he has planned in the bush, ability to connect travelers with anti-poaching teams and coordination of a 10-day, 62-mile walking safari through raw wilderness. Top Travel Specialists are chosen based on a combination of specialized knowledge, first-hand travel experience, local connections, user-friendliness and value. Every year, hundreds of applicants undergo a rigorous screening process that includes a detailed application with sample itineraries, client references and phone interviews.

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