Business Spotlight: FORA TRAVEL

Business Spotlight: FORA TRAVEL

In today’s fast-paced world, planning the perfect trip can feel overwhelming—endless research, comparing user reviews, and coordinating logistics all take time that most people simply don’t have. As a luxury travel advisor, FORA Travel takes stress out of travel planning by curating personalized experiences tailored to your preferences, saving you countless hours of research while ensuring every detail is thoughtfully arranged. From securing exclusive perks and upgrades to navigating complex itineraries and offering expert destination insights, FORA Travel provides a level of service and expertise that no online search bar can match. Whether you’re looking for a seamless business trip, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, or a relaxing getaway with your dogs, FORA Travel handles the details so you can focus on enjoying the journey.

Traveling with your dog should be fun and stressfree, but finding pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, bars, and local dog parks can be time-consuming and overwhelming. That’s where FORA Travel shines! As a luxury travel advisor with a passion for pets, FORA’s owner, Angela Cieplevicz, manages all the details, designing the perfect itinerary so you and your dog can enjoy a worry-free trip. Whether you need a hotel that welcomes large breeds, a restaurant with a dog-friendly patio, or the best local spots for off-leash play, Angela has you covered. She states, “With my expertise, you can focus on making memories with your pup while I take care of the rest.”

Angela is a dedicated luxury travel advisor, leveraging a deep passion for global exploration, culture, and history, to create exceptional travel experiences. She’s also a devoted animal advocate and is working toward launching a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dog rescue, using proceeds from her travel business to fund rescue efforts. Angela has donated to various rescues such as Rosie Rescue in Charleston, and MAD (Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue), Shy Wolf Sanctuary, Husky Haven, Big Cypress GSD Rescue and more. Her involvement doesn’t end there - she personally drove 13 hours earlier this year to save a GSD who had spent his entire life on a chain, transporting him to Myrtle Beach and his amazing new home! Angela intends to further support rescues by donating commissions from her bookings.

At home, her life is shared with two beloved rescue dogs, Layla and Zizi, whose stories have inspired her mission to give more dogs a second chance. Layla is from a GSD rescue and Zizi from a wolf rescue, both in Florida.

Some of Angela’s favorite dog-friendly destinations are in the Asheville NC area. She usually books a dog-friendly Airbnb on a creek so her water-loving girls can swim. She has also rented a dog-friendly pontoon boat on Lake Jocassee since the pontoons are all dogfriendly too! The mountain towns also offer many dog-friendly vineyards such as Point Lookout Vineyards in Hendersonville.

Costa Rica tops Angela’s list of must visit destinations. The perfect blend of luxury and adventure, Costa Rica offers high-end resorts, boutique eco-lodges, and thrilling outdoor experiences – it’s also a very pet-friendly country where you can easily bring your own dog with proof of vaccines.

So, the next time wanderlust begins to take hold, contact Angela and let her get started planning the paw-fect trip for you! ■