About Martha

Martha Wetzel

Martha Wetzel

Many travel experiences simply provide a good itinerary and a measure of customer service; Martha provides an amazing atmosphere that enlivens all the senses and beckons you never to leave.

With both parents having been in the travel and tourism industry, it’s no wonder Martha’s enjoyment of travel and love for exploration come naturally. Her travels have taken her throughout the Continental United States, Hawaii, Canada, Central America, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Caribbean. At home in any region, Martha enjoys sharing cultural experiences with others, whether she is introducing a group of travelers to a new destination or sharing the iconic locales of the world that entice you to return time and again.

Martha’s deep affection for people and the places she visits will be apparent from her initial warm welcome to her fond farewell and each moment in between. From the time you arrive, you will feel like you are joining old friends who have gathered to enjoy a fabulous adventure!

Over the years, Martha’s involvement in the tourism industry led her to serve as tourism director of a New England National Heritage Corridor, board member of the Northeast Connecticut Visitor’s District, and proprietor of a quintessential New England Bed & Breakfast. Additionally, Martha has organized various events from intimate art gatherings to large cultural affairs. Martha has been recognized for her successful involvement in tourism initiatives, including the production of a well-respected regional, bi-state visitor’s guide. Recently, Martha received a tourism award for outstanding leadership and excellence in her field.

Martha has a deep appreciation for the arts and believes in celebrating and promoting everyone’s creative potential. For several years she owned and operated a unique traveling art gallery that sold original works of art by some of New England’s finest artists and artisans. Her love for art also led her to partner with like-minded entrepreneurs to create a festive art venue in Pomfret, Connecticut, Celebrations Gallery and Shoppes. Acclaimed by Yankee Magazine and Connecticut Magazine as a fabulous place to shop for beautiful gifts of art, Celebrations is a must-visit destination.

Whether you are a leisure traveler eager to see the world or an artist destined to capture the beauty of it all, Martha blends her passion for travel, art, and hospitality into creating a personalized and memorable travel experience.