Independent Travel Advisor · Richmond, Virginia

Your next trip, planned by someone in your corner.

I'm Russ Smith, and I started Possibilities Travel out of a passion for finding the best places to relax, explore and learn. I help you choose the right trip, take care of the details, and stay in touch from planning until you're home.

What I Plan

Trips worth getting right

From a first family trip to Disney to a long-overdue weekend away with friends, I'll match the trip to the people taking it.

Colorful swing ride at a theme park

Disney & Universal

Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line and Universal Orlando, with help on resorts, tickets, dining reservations and a park plan that fits your family's pace.

Cruise ship docked at a turquoise Caribbean beach

Cruises

Caribbean, Alaska and Europe on Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages, Princess, Explora and more. The best way to save on a cruise is to book early, and I'll check for agency perks before you do.

Seacademy Gold Certified
Resort pool deck with lounge chairs and umbrellas by the sea

Caribbean All-Inclusives

Aruba, Cancun and the Riviera Maya, the Dominican Republic, Sandals and Beaches Resorts and more. I'll help you pick the resort that fits your crowd, then hand you an insider guide for dining, excursions and must-dos.

Aruba Certified Expert
Group of friends with arms around each other enjoying a view

Group Getaways

Family reunions, friends' trips and themed weekends like the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. One planner keeps everyone on the same page.

Two decorated wedding chairs on a lawn by the water

Honeymoons & Celebrations

Anniversaries, milestone birthdays and honeymoons, with special touches requested ahead of time so the trip feels like the occasion.

Historic European town street with flowers

Tours & Custom Itineraries

Personalized trips across the U.S., Alaska and Europe, including guided tours with CIE Tours and Tauck. If you're not sure where to start, that's exactly where I can help.

Russ Smith, owner of Possibilities Travel
Russ Smith · Owner, Possibilities Travel
Meet Your Advisor

Hi, I'm Russ.

I founded Possibilities Travel because I love finding the best places to relax, explore and learn, and helping other people find theirs. I've traveled across North America for work and for fun, joined mission trips in Central America, and I'm in Florida or the Caribbean several times a year. I also run at least one destination marathon a year.

When I plan your trip, I lean on my travel partners and a professional network of fellow advisors to build an itinerary that fits you. And I stay in touch the whole way: planning, booking, getting ready to go, and after you're home.

ArubaCancunDominican RepublicPuerto RicoNew Orleans (a favorite!)National ParksAlaskaEurope
4+
years planning trips for clients
Gold
Seacademy cruise certification
✓
Aruba Certified Expert
1
destination marathon trip, every year
Travel Partners I Work With
Sandals & Beaches ResortsDisneyHiltonCIE ToursTauckRoyal CaribbeanVirgin Voyages
How It Works

Simple from start to finish

You make the decisions. I do the legwork.

Tell me about your trip

Who's going, when, your budget and what kind of trip you're hoping for.

Review your options

I'll bring you a few good choices and the trade-offs, so deciding is easy.

Get your itinerary

Once you book, you'll get a detailed itinerary with confirmations, tips, dining ideas and excursions.

Travel with backup

If something goes wrong on your trip, I'll help sort it out with the resort, cruise line or supplier.

Get Inspired

Where will you go next?

Diver swimming beside a school of yellow fish
Dive and snorkel the Caribbean
The pyramid of El Castillo at Chichén Itzá
Explore Chichén Itzá from the Riviera Maya
Northern lights over snowy hills
Chase the northern lights in Alaska
Why Use a Travel Advisor

Honest advice, real help

Planning a trip yourself takes hours of research, and it's hard to know which reviews to trust. I've already done much of that homework, and I can tap a network of fellow advisors who know destinations firsthand.

Here's what you can count on:

  • Time saved, and fewer decisions on your plate
  • Advisor-only details on resorts, restaurants and excursions
  • A custom itinerary built around your trip
  • Someone to call if your plans go sideways
  • Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Will it cost more to book with you?

Usually not. Most of my pay comes as commission from the resorts, cruise lines and tour companies, not from you. Friends and referrals get my planning for free.

Can you save me money?

Sometimes, and I'll always tell you straight. I can't beat every online price, but I have access to suppliers and perks you may not, I know the timing tricks, and I often find options you wouldn't have seen. It's always worth checking with me first.

What about flights?

Many clients book their own flights. If an air-and-hotel package would save you money, I'll show you, and you decide.

Let's Plan

Where are you dreaming of going?

Reach out by phone, text or email. Tell me a little about your trip and I'll get back to you quickly.

Russ Smith, Owner · A WorldVia Travel Quest Network Independent Agency