The Team
Who We Are
Dagiana A Mercia
Founder & Luxury Travel Advisor
What began as a personal passion for exploring cultures, landscapes, and ways of life became the vision of Dagiana Mercia, a founder determined to elevate how travelers experience the world. With a multicultural background and years spent living and traveling across the globe, Dagiana developed an instinctive understanding of what makes a journey feel authentic, seamless, and deeply memorable.
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Her global experiences, ranging from immersive cultural travel to exploring world class hotels, remote regions, and distinctive styles of travel, shaped the foundation of States of Travel. She approaches each destination with curiosity and intention, drawing on firsthand knowledge that goes far beyond guidebooks or trends.
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Dagiana built States of Travel with a simple philosophy: travel should feel personal, thoughtfully designed, and shaped by someone who truly understands the world. The brand reflects her commitment to crafting journeys that honor each traveler’s style, pace, and sense of discovery.
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Her expertise includes a deep understanding of European culture and logistics, Caribbean luxury, experiential travel throughout Asia, and the cruise industry, from expedition style journeys to distinctive river cruising experiences. This breadth of real world knowledge gives States of Travel a foundation of insight that informs every itinerary the agency creates.
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At its core, States of Travel is an invitation to explore the world with authenticity, to experience destinations with depth, and to travel in a way that feels special long after the journey ends.
Tammy Mandelbaum
Luxury Travel Advisor
Tammy Mandelbaum is a luxury travel advisor with a passion for creating meaningful and personalized journeys. Born in Colombia and raised in Canada, she draws on her communications experience to design itineraries that feel immersive, organized, and thoughtfully tailored.
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She believes travel should be more than a change of scenery. It should spark curiosity and joy. That is why she gravitates toward destinations that offer a mix of beauty, culture, and a little adrenaline, from the calm beaches of the Caribbean and the rich landscapes and food of Europe to the adventure filled energy of Hawaii, Japan, and Dubai.
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Tammy loves crafting itineraries that invite travelers to truly experience a place, not just pass through it. If the plan includes a hidden beach, parasailing over iconic coastlines, or an activity that requires signing a waiver, all the better.
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Tammy specializes in weekend escapes, island getaways, and activity filled trips that help clients check off bucket list experiences. Whether you are craving relaxation, culture, adventure, or a blend of all three, her mission is to create travel that feels memorable, the kind of journey that leaves you inspired, refreshed, and already dreaming about your next escape.
Korina Espejo
Luxury Travel Advisor
A luxury travel advisor with a global soul and a passion for meaningful, beautifully curated experiences. After living in Hawaii, Europe, and the Caribbean, this perspective shapes a signature approach to travel design that feels both elevated and deeply personal.
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Specialized in uncovering hidden gems, from intimate 5-star boutique hotels with exceptional personalized service to local restaurants and under-the-radar experiences that travelers rarely discover on their own. There is also a genuine love for planning cruise journeys, adding another dimension of exploration for those who enjoy discovering the world by sea.
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Every itinerary is crafted with intention and tailored around who the client is: whether they love local food, gourmet dining, adventure-filled days, cultural immersion, or slow, relaxing escapes, the trip is adapted to match their style and pace. No two journeys are ever the same.
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With a background rooted in hospitality and years spent exploring the world, the focus is simple:
to create travel moments that feel authentic, special, and tailored to every client—where luxury is not just seen, but felt.