Keith Baldwin

Keith Baldwin

I began my journey in the travel industry unofficially many years ago. Some would say I’m "experienced," but I prefer to think of it as having a wealth of stories to share. My passion for travel was ignited by my father's advice to "do it while you can," and I took that to heart. As I traveled, friends and family were inspired to join me, and I couldn't say no. It wasn’t long before I found myself planning trips simply because I loved doing it. Helping others discover the joy of travel has become my calling.

I have explored numerous states in the U.S. and ventured to countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, and the Caribbean for both business and pleasure. One of my favorite family trips was hiking the national parks of Zion, Bryce Canyon, the Grand Canyon, and Sedona in the Southwest, with a memorable side trip on a houseboat on Lake Powell, sleeping under a canopy of stars. I’ve also hiked the Badlands and the Black Hills to take in Mount Rushmore, toured the scenic coast of California, and savored the wines of Napa Valley.

Among my personal travels, touring Italy stands out as a favorite, visiting Venice, Florence, Tuscany, Rome, and the stunning Amalfi Coast. Business travel has taken me throughout China, where I marveled at Hong Kong’s harbor lights, Shanghai’s skyline, and Beijing’s Great Wall. I’ve also visited the DMZ in Korea. As an avid golfer, I have played at some of the world’s best golf courses, including Pebble Beach, Pine Valley, Sawgrass, Royal Portrush in Ireland, and Kingsbarns in Scotland. One unique experience was a tee time in Anchorage, Alaska, at 9:30 at night.

I’ve led diverse adventures, from safaris in South Africa to river cruises on the Rhine, Danube, Nile, and Seine Rivers, as well as ocean cruises to Alaska, the Caribbean, the Galapagos, and the Hawaiian Islands. I am a certified Princess Cruise Line Commodore and an AMA Waterways River Cruise Specialist. My travels have also included the splendor of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, landing on a glacier at the base of Denali in a prop plane, hiking the Isle of Skye in a kilt, and sharing a pint with locals in Dublin. I love creating commemorative Shutterfly photobooks for my travelers as keepsakes of our adventures.

I officially became a travel advisor for Mayfair Travel in  January 2023, adding another "first" to my list. I am also a published author of “A Leap Year of Firsts” (www.KeithBaldwinFirsts.com), documenting a year of doing something new every day in 2020. My quest for firsts continues, with future travel plans including Antarctica and Vietnam. Being part of Mayfair Travel is an honor, and I would be delighted to help you plan your ideal vacation or adventure, creating special memories of firsts that you will cherish for a lifetime.

In my spare time, I serve as the Chief Relationship Officer at Spike’s Trophies, Ltd.

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