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Allison

Miller

9 years of experience
Tennessee
United States of America (USA)
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"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."

Wayne Dyer, Motivation Author

About

In 2026, I’ll celebrate my 10th season as a Tour Director and Guide! In November 2013, a friend said something at the end of a girls’ trip that changed my life forever: “You are a great tour guide.” She had no idea that I was desperately searching for a new career path, and her words struck me like a bolt of lightning! When I returned home, I immediately searched “how to become a tour director” and found ITMI. By spring 2014, I had earned my certification—and my tour calendar was full.

Career experts often say you should do what you loved as a child. During my summers, I was always off to camps, activities, and adventures. I’m still that same kid at heart—exploring the world, only now I bring a motorcoach full of people along for the ride!

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursCultural/Specialty ToursGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursLocal GuideMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderMuseum DocentPerformance Group ToursPrivate Tours
  • Led Tours in 35 States & Eastern Canada 
    (Northeast, East Coast, South, Midwest, Southwest, California, National Parks, Alaska)
  • Visited 50 States (All are great—I'm looking at you, North Dakota. Seriously, go there!)
  • Hiked in 32 US National Parks (Okay, some were only nature trails!)
  • Traveled to 6 Continents (Antarctica, I'll see you in 2027!)
  • Lived in Sweden-Greater Copenhagen Region (Experienced Scandinavian culture!)
  • Spent 6+ months in France (Love everything about it! It's my dream to guide there!)
  • Guided People From All Over The World (Connect with guests. Aussies are my mates!)
  • Met Talented & Smart High School Students (Performance Groups are my Jam!)
  • Planned/Participated in FAM Tours (Promoted/Learned about many cool places!)
  • Founder, Red Cat Vacations (FIT Tour Operation Start-up, mainly for friends and family!)
  • President, East Tennessee International Group (Plan socials for newbies to find a network.)
Fun Fact!
Things that only happen growing up in Memphis, Tennessee: Elvis asked my grandfather to paint his Cadillac pink. My father played drums for Johnny Cash one night during a local fair. I heard Jerry Lee Lewis play piano in The Peabody Hotel several times. I'm guessing that's how those ducks learned to waddle down that red carpet with a pep in their steps!
Hobbies & Interests
I'm a Big Music Lover! I can find a song and turn it into fun for any destination—even Chicken, Alaska! Try doing "The Chicken Dance" on a motorcoach. Or listen to a classic—"Fishin' For Chicken" by Hobo Jim, Alaska's official balladeer. You'll never guess what I play going to North Pole's Santa Claus House? Hint: It's not about a grandma or her reindeer, but it does involve a moose!

Testimonials

Guest Quotes from Alaska Land Tour Comment Cards, 2025 season
- "Allison is friendly, kind, helpful, organized...everything I want in a tour director."
- "She added so many personal touches that really expanded the tour and made it exceptional."
- "It's easy to see that Allison loves her job! She is organized, detailed, knowledgeable and fun. Directions and suggestions were always clear and specific."
- "What stands out most about Allison is how much she cares about everyone in the group and does everything she can to give us every opportunity to get the most out of our trip."
- "We have had really good tour directors in the past, but Allison is one of The Best!"

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

TYS (Possibly ATL, BNA)

Licenses

Training

ITMI Tour Director/City Guide Certification - December 2013

Language(s)

English

Additional Education

Certified: National Parks Leave No Trace Program
Certified: CPR/First Aid
Previous City Licenses in DC and NYC

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
MS, Human Resources, Training & Development
BS, Communications, Journalism & Public Relations

General Availability

For the past two travel seasons, I have enjoyed working for a great Tour Operator in one of the world's most wild and wonderful destinations — Alaska!
Open to future Tour Operator contracts/employment.

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