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Lisa

Giles

6 years of experience
Atlanta, Georgia
United States of America (USA)

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Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.

About

I am a “Southern Peach” located in middle Georgia.

My favorite childhood past time was playing “school” and teaching my make-believe students. I feel that is what led me to pursue a career in education. Whoever thinks middle school students are a nightmare, must not have spent much time with adolescents. Each day was a new day and no two days were ever the same. Always a ray of sunshine on a stormy day! Throughout my teaching career, I always thrived on finding places I could take students to explore. My favorite destination to take students was our Nation’s Capital. This passion and my keen sense to details, opened up many doors for myself. After retirement from teaching, I began to think “what can I do now.”

I continued planning trips for various school groups, family members and friends. It was through these planning events that I decided I wanted to venture out and attend professional education/training for this passion. In the Fall of 2019, I graduated from ITMI. While participating in this Tour Director Certification Course, I was introduced to “TripSchool.” Since completing my certification with ITMI, I have participated in several trainings with TripSchool and look forward to many more. I even survived the East Coast Megatraining with Mitch and Alan! Not once, but twice!!

Student travel had always captured my attention due to my educational background. However, my natural instinct to accommodate as many people as possible, has led to my desire to enter into the adult travel world. Traveling with fellow tour guide friends and listening to their experiences has increased my desire to work with adult tours too. Most recently, I have enjoyed working with a performance group tour operator.

Always eager to learn and am looking forward to many more adventures! When not on the road for a tour, or on the road visiting our kids/grandkids, you will find me looking for the next organizing challenge. I love to organize!

My happy place is being with others and finding things that bring people joy. I look forward to seeing old friends and making new friends on the road!

 

 

Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge

Bus ToursExperience HostGeneral Walking ToursLarge Group ToursLocal GuideMulti-Day Tour Director/LeaderPerformance Group ToursPrivate ToursStudent Tour Director

Student tours and private adult tours to destinations listed.  I love showing people new places!   I have knowledge/experience of tours in the destinations listed, but I ALWAYS love to learn new areas.

Nation's Capital highlighting the National Mall, Government Institutions, and all the intriguing sights DC has to offer.

North Georgia Mountains, Atlanta, Savannah, and all areas of Georgia.

Yellowstone National Park and Grand Tetons National Park encouraging the enjoyment of the great outdoors.  

The Great Smoky Mountains including Gatlinburg and Cades Cove.  Always like to include a drive to Asheville, NC to visit Biltmore Estate.  Let’s not forget the great music city of Nashville.

Disneyworld, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, and Kennedy Space Center

John Deere historical site, as well as numerous John Deere Manufacturing Plants. 

Fun Fact!
I drive John Deere tractors.
Hobbies & Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, reading, shopping, and learning new ideas. The most important thing I enjoy is spending time with my family and exploring new places with friends.

Testimonials

“Lisa was the most interactive course leader that we have had and was very flexible with our schedule. We missed an entire day due to flight delays, and she was able to move our schedule around so that we only missed a couple of sites! If you ask most of the kids what they will miss the most about D.C. they will tell you "Lisa"!

“I can not say enough about Lisa! She goes above and beyond for the PL, students bus driver and every person we interact with. I would not have continued this trip for 11 years if I had not met and had Lisa 3 years ago. The way she connects with students and her knowledge is unbelievable. The way she is so flexible to knowing what I like and what I like to see during the day and night is able to work out our itinerary if we run into a time constraint or weather situation.”

“Great job, just the right amount of guiding with looking. We had rain in the forecast and she did everything possible to get us out of the rain and switched up the itinerary to keep us as dry as possible and see as much as possible. She was Awesome!”

"We had the pleasure of traveling with Lisa Giles in Washington, DC.  She made sure every detail was covered and helped us make the most use of the time that we had in our Nation’s Capital.  She was more than willing to answer any questions about the area and her knowledge greatly enhanced our trip.  Lisa was also in the perfect place to capture my son’s favorite picture from the trip.  A throw from Dansby Swanson that Drew caught at the Nationals vs. Braves game.   Time spent making memories traveling is time well spent.  Travelers are in great hands with Lisa Giles!"

"Lisa went above and beyond our needs to make us feel at home. She never scoffed at a request and always took it a step further. I couldn't imagine anyone better at their job than her."

"Absolutely loved interacting with Lisa! She is a true professional and was highly organized and on top of details and logistics."

"Lisa was extremely accommodating, friendly and thoughtful when approached about our group's needs. She was willing to problem solve with me and the parents when issues or concerns arose. She was the epitome of hospitality. We are so lucky she was able to work with our group. I was most impressed by her availability to answer questions and respond appropriately to circumstances and situations."

Details

Gateway Airport(s)

ATL

Licenses

Washington, D.C.

Training

ITMI Certified and TripSchool Graduate

Language(s)

English

Additional Education

TripSchool Graduate

TripSchool MegaTraining East Coast

TripSchool Technology

ITMI Tour Director Course

ITMI Entrepreneur Course

DC Guild of Professional Tour Guides--Guild Guide

DC Licensed

MSEd in Quality Schools

BSEd in Middle Grades Education

 

General Availability

Accepting tours for the 2026 season

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