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Luxury Cruises and Cultural Journeys for a Personal Transformation
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Avis Renae Duncan, MBA, CEO
I am a leadership, travel, and culture coach that curates group trips for African American women looking for cultural and ancestral connections through unique travel experiences.
I've connected with my culture through ancestry and DNA and connect African American women to the Black experience through travel worldwide.
Specialization
Transformative Retreats & Tours crafts personalized luxury cruises focusing on heritage, wellness, and cultural immersion. We aim to create journeys that connect you with your roots and provide deep insights into your personal story.

Cruises
Luxury Cruising on Small Ships, River Cruises, Expeditions / Adventures, and Private Yacht Experiences

Educational
Family history, Ancestral, Lineage, DNA and Genealogical Travel Experiences

Group Travel
Affinity Groups, Family Reunions, Themed; Solo Travel – African American women, 45+. Traveling solo, but not alone

Retreats
Curate transformative international retreats focusing on energy and sound healing to raise vibration and regulate nervous system to reclaim their ancestral power

Travel Coach
Curates travel experiences that align with clients’ deeper life goals, such as healing, self-discovery, or overcoming specific life challenges. This may also include coaching sessions before, during, and after the trip to ensure the experience has a lasting impact.

Other Services
Leadership Development and Coaching Services for Travel & Tourism Industry Professionals
Upcoming Cultural Experiences

Ghana and Senegal
December 2026
10 Days / 9 Nights

Ghana, Togo, & Benin
January 2027
10 Days / 9 Nights

AmaWaterways
May 2027
The Soulful Experience
Colombia and Panama






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