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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

Professional Affiliations

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