Raymond Giles, owner of Regal Luxury Travel, does not simply plan vacations. His work helps people hold on to time by creating memories before they slip away, like items never checked off the bucket list. He understands that moments are fleeting and that waiting for "next time" can lead to missed opportunities. That perspective is what shaped Regal Luxury Travel.
Raymond began aboard a fast-attack submarine in the U.S. Navy, and that experience changed the way he viewed the world. He went on to spend years traveling internationally, and Raymond jokingly describes himself as a former college failure before he eventually joined the Navy to enter the nuclear power program. The experience quickly humbled him, but it also became one of the most defining chapters of his life. Military service brought perspective and travel abroad. He remembers taking a train into Paris for the first time and standing beneath the Eiffel Tower after walking through streets layered with history, sparking a fascination with travel within him.
Over time, his work enabled him to live in three countries and visit more than 40 countries. Raymond found himself drawn to experiences that reshaped his worldview and taught him how connected people truly are despite distance, language, or geography. That understanding grew in 2024 after his father suffered a severe accident that required emergency brain surgery.
While balancing everything from work to helping manage his father's recovery, Raymond found himself reflecting on years of conversations about taking another trip. His father, who also loved traveling from his own Navy years, always believed there would be another opportunity for the two of them to travel to Europe together. The accident forced Raymond to confront how fragile time really is and how easily meaningful experiences can be postponed indefinitely, leading to memories never getting the chance to be made.
Out of that realization came Regal Luxury Travel. Raymond created his business to help people stop waiting for the perfect moment. His approach is a turnkey service. He focuses on reducing stress for his travelers. He handles the complex details so clients can remain present in the happenings all around them. Adventure is out there, and he emphasizes that his duty is to remain in service and care for his clients throughout their trips.
Regal Luxury Travel, in Raymond's view, is not about being over-the-top extravagant; it is about comfort and a sense of peace of mind when stepping into a place that broadens one's perspective. Some of his most meaningful moments have come from wandering with his wife, Catrina, whether that's enjoying a Christmas market in Europe, sitting quietly in cafés, or discovering vibrant neighborhoods beyond the tourist stops. His own lived experiences shape how he books travel, and how he helps others experience the world is exactly how he would walk through those sites himself.
Raymond has a passion for encouraging everyone to take the opportunity to travel and make memories because it is not about escaping life; it's about fully participating in it. Just imagine yourself being ten toes in somewhere fantastic, all thanks to Regal Luxury Travel.
Because somewhere between submarines and suitcases, Raymond figured out the secret to life. It's that we have the unique opportunity to experience the world, all while choosing to live in it.