Once again, Caravan-Serai Tours owner by Rita Zawaideh has received the prestigious honor of being named Top Travel Specialist from Conde Nast Traveler magazine.

2011 marks the ninth consecutive year in which Rita has received this recognition. In an annual survey of travel specialists, the magazine lists “The Top Travel Specialists” developed after exhaustive interviews, reference checking, and recommendations from other industry insiders.

Caravan-Serai Tours and owner Rita Zawaideh have been recognized for excellence and the depth and recent firsthand knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa, but particularly for the countries of Lebanon , Syria , and Jordan .

Also part of the equation is Rita’s strong relationship with local contacts, the high level of client commitment, a willingness to work with a range of budgets, and discriminating taste.

This year’s listing and more details on how the list was prepared can be found in the December 2011 edition of the Conde Nast Traveler Magazine.

Caravan-Serai provides expert travel services and tour organization to the Middle East and North Africa . The company caters to small and medium sized groups as well as independent travelers.

All inclusive, tailor-made tours blend both educational and cultural experiences with fun and adventure. Zawaideh adds that “travel is the only way to bring people together and build bridges of understanding”.

Caravan-Serai Tours, www.caravan-serai.com