Would you like to:

• Cruise along Russian waterways from Volgograd to Moscow, while the Russian National Orchestra entertains you onboard and at some of the most beautiful theaters and philharmonic halls in the world?
• Spend 14 days experiencing the wine and culinary wonders of Greece in Athens, Paros, Santorini and Crete?
• Or perhaps you'd rather catch the best waves of your life surfing Nicaragua like a local?
• Or immerse yourself in the local culture by trekking in Kenya's last indigenous rain forest and staying with villagers from the Luo tribe?

Bellhops & Backpacks delivers you that kind of intelligent luxury and uncommon adventure. With every detail covered, from luggage handling and visa coordination to the best lodging and dining recommendations, you will have the kind of seamless vacation experience that makes every trip with Bellhops & Backpacks the trip of a lifetime.

Bellhops & Backpacks is owned by two sisters, Lane Mangum and Bonnie Braudway. Lane and Bonnie have both always loved to travel, and to plan travel. Bonnie organized her first trip while still in high school, taking her sisters and mom to the Bahamas.

Bonnie (left) and Lane (right) in the Bahamas, 1998

Bonnie is the adventurer of the pair, always looking for exotic destinations and authentic experiences. Most recently she has traveled with Gap Adventures on a 14 night trek through Africa.

Bonnie & Dustin with San bushmen in the Kalahari Desert of Ghanzi, Botswana, December 2008

Lane is the opposite side of the coin. She might camp, but only if there are hot showers. She loves traveling to cities and visiting art museums and historic sights. She loves wine tasting and fine dining. Her most recent trip was a 7-night southern Caribbean cruise with Royal Caribbean.

Lane and Jeff enjoying Dom Perignon on their 16th anniversary, Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas, May 2009

While the sisters' avocation is travel, they are fortunate to have vocations that allow them the flexibility to enjoy travel and serve their clients with both speed and proficiency. Bonnie is an attorney, with solo practice The Law Office of Bonnie M. Braudway, PLLC. Lane owns The Concrete Countertop Institute with her husband, and travels to many U.S. cities for conventions, in addition to luxury leisure travel.

Lane and Bonnie offer the amazingly wide world of travel to their clients. The possibilities are endless. You can't find this kind of trip on the Internet, nor plan all the details to make all your trips the trip of a lifetime.

If you’re smart, fun, hip, adventurous and want to experience the world with intelligent luxury or uncommon adventure, contact Bellhops & Backpacks today.